The people, the price and the promise By Jack W. Gravely
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A worship experience was why they were there. Racism would not allow them to leave alive. I have never seen the power and dignity of a people so draped in pain and blood that they could rise above such a murderous moment that engulfed them. The people from Mother Emanuel are really who we are. Walter Anderson once wrote, “Bad things do happen;
how I respond to them defines my character and the quality of my life. I can choose to sit in perpetual sadness, immobilized by the gravity of my loss, or I can choose to rise from the pain and treasure the most precious gift I have — life itself.” Nine families of Emanuel AME Church, the community and the nation paid a high price for the acts of a coward. African-American people have paid a high price to be who Please turn to A4
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When race, politics, history and religion meet at the social intersection that we all negotiate at different periods in life, changes can pull you down a road that you never thought was possible. The nine beautiful people who lost their lives at Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, S.C., are a true portrait of dignity, strength, grace and faith that really colors who we are as a people. We are at that intersection today.
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Charleston church massacre spurs removal of racist symbols
Dylann Roof
We shall overcome By Jeremy M. Lazarus
The nation is still reeling from the bloodbath in a historic African-American church in Charleston, S.C. — evidence of the racial hatred that lies just below the surface. In one of the most deadly domestic terrorist hate crimes in recent years, a white supremacist spent an hour in Bible study last week and then pulled out a gun and began blasting those who had welcomed him into their midst at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church. He killed nine people, including the pastor, the Rev. Clementa C. Pinckney, 41, a much admired
and long-serving South Carolina state senator who fought for the underserved. Six women and two other men, ranging in age from 26 to 87, also died in the rampage. The perpetrator, 21-year-old Dylann Storm Roof, was captured a day later, on June 18, more than 100 miles away in Shelby, N.C., after a sharp-eyed florist in the small town spotted him and his car. President Obama expressed the feelings of many when he said, “There is something particularly heartbreaking with (this) happening in a place in which we seek solace and we seek peace.” Please turn to A4
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The Confederate battle flag, a symbol of racial hate, ironically waves Wednesday over the horse-drawn carriage bearing the casket of beloved African-American minister and state Sen. Clementa C. Pinckney to the South Carolina State Capitol in Columbia, where he will lie in state.
Portrait of civil rights giant in Governor’s Mansion By Jeremy M. Lazarus
Oliver W. Hill used the law to battle segregation and to promote justice and equality in Virginia in schools, in the workplace, the courthouse and a host of other areas. Now the portrait of the civil rights giant graces a spot in the Executive Mansion — one of the first African-Americans to be showcased in the house where Virginia governors have lived since 1813. Gov. Terry McAuliffe and his wife, First Lady Dorothy McAuliffe, unveiled the portrait Tuesday to happy applause from more than 100 invited guests, including members of the Hill family, friends and admirers. Among them was Mr. Hill’s son, Dr. Oliver W. Hill Jr., an experimental psychology professor at Virginia State University, and Henry L. Marsh III, a former law partner of Mr. Hill.
The governor said after his family moved into the mansion, the couple immediately noticed a lack of diversity in the portraits hanging in the various rooms. Their first step was to hang a painting of an African-American worker. This was the second step — and appropriate, the governor and his wife said. “Mr. Hill was a trailblazer like no other,” Gov. McAuliffe said of Mr. Hill, who died in 2007 at age 100. During the administration of Gov. Mark R. Warner, the Old Finance Building on Capitol Square was named for Mr. Hill, the first African-American to be so honored. The building houses the offices of the lieutenant governor, the state Agriculture Department and the state Compensation Board. Tuesday’s ceremony unveiling Mr. Hill’s Please turn to A5
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Gov. Terry McAuliffe, right, and his wife, Dorothy McAuliffe, are joined by Oliver W. Hill Jr., as they unveil a portrait of his father, legendary civil rights attorney Oliver W. Hill, at the Executive Mansion.
School Board votes 4-2 to back Bedden’s ‘leveling’ plan By Joey Matthews
Are arts and music programs and foreign language classes now an endangered species in some Richmond Public Schools? That’s what some School Board members, students, parents and supporters fear in the wake of Monday night’s 4-2 vote by the board to back Superintendent Dana T. Bedden’s “leveling” plan. His administration is asking about 24 RPS teachers to accept reassignment to other schools or to divide their time between two schools in the district. Dr. Bedden and his leadership team say the moves are necessary to help achieve his goal of having an average student-to-teacher ratio of 22 to 1 in core classes throughout the district. He said no teachers would lose their jobs in
the plan. On the flip side, the changes would eliminate many elective courses, including some in choir, band, foreign languages, music and the arts, according to School Board member Mamie L. Taylor, Dr. Bedden 5th District, who was not present at Monday’s meeting. Charlotte Hayer, president of the Richmond Education Association, lamented that such a discussion was even necessary. “For me, the real sad, sad thing is that our school system is not funded at a level by the city where we can offer all of those electives and courses that have made our children well rounded,” she told the Free Press on Tuesday.
“If no one ignites their spark for music, for drama, technology and other things they might otherwise be exposed to, then those children might never know what their calling is for a career.” Board members voted in May in favor of a 2015-16 budget that is about $9 million higher
than the current year’s, but about $15 million shy of the $24 million Dr. Bedden originally requested. Dr. Bedden said there isn’t enough money in Please turn to A4
McAuliffe expands rights restoration By Jeremy M. Lazarus
Eric Branch still owes the state government more than $9,000 in court costs and fees from a 1988 felony conviction that sent him to prison for nearly five years. But that debt no longer will keep him from voting. In a major policy change, Gov. Terry McAu-
liffe is lifting the money barrier that has kept released felons like Mr. Branch from regaining the right to vote and having their other civil rights restored. Going far beyond any other Virginia chief executive, Gov. McAuliffe announced Tuesday he would restore the rights of such people to cast Please turn to A4
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Moves being made in area health systems Going … For more than 30 years, the Belvidere Medical Center has been a beacon of health care at the intersection of Belvidere and Leigh streets on the edge of Jackson Ward. Tens of thousands of patients have poured through its doors to see the African-American doctors, dentists and podiatrists who teamed up to create the building in the early 1980s. “The goal was to provide modern office space,” said Dr. Frank S. Royal, a retired family physician in Church Hill, who served as the developer for the 12 medical practitioners who were joint owners of the building. In its heyday, the building housed 17 medical practices, a pharmacy and more than 30 physicians. No more. Only seven practices are listed currently as operating in the building, and all must move out by early September, the Free Press has learned. They are making arrangements to move. For example, Drs. Lloyd Bonner and Roderick Haithcock, who have practiced together at the building for decades, are moving to the Bon Secours medical space at the Washington professional football team’s training center. Bon Secours now owns the doctors’ practices. Once the building is vacated, the owners are planning to put it on the market. A new owner will decide its future use. According to information on the city assessor’s website, the building and 2.6 acres of prime property it sits on are valued for tax purposes at $3.8 million. — JEREMY M. LAZARUS
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A portion of the sidewalk on the south side of Broad Street is closed to pedestrian and bicycle traffic as work progresses on the new Quirk Hotel. The development also will contain a new home for the Quirk Art Gallery. The 75-room luxury hotel is going into the nearly 100-year-old building at 201 W. Broad St. that originally was a department store. The gallery, now located a block west, is to fill 207 W. Broad St. The hotel-gallery is a project of Ted and Katie Ukrop. The hotel is projected to open in September.
Coming … A Jackson Ward office building soon may provide expansion space for the VCU Health System. The current owner of the four-story Jackson Center has indicated it is in talks with Virginia Commonwealth University about renting a large part of the building at 501 N. 2nd St. for clinic space and medical offices. The building’s current owner is the United Network for Organ Sharing, which manages the nation’s human organ transplant network. UNOS bought the building four years ago. Richmond City Council lifted a barrier to the talks earlier this month by allowing medical uses in the building. Medical, dental and other such services had been barred since the building was constructed in 1991. For years, the building’s main use was home to the state Department of Housing and Community Development. VCU has yet to confirm or deny an interest in opening medical or dental clinics in the building and in using it for offices for physicians associated with its system. The disclosure was included in the information that UNOS’ law firm attached to the application seeking city approval for the building to be used for medical services. According to that information, UNOS is in talks with VCU about leasing part of the first floor and the third and fourth floors of the building for medical or dental uses. If the talks are successful, the move would bring more people daily into Jackson Ward and could provide a boost to restaurants and other stores on 2nd Street, once the business, retail and social heart and soul of Richmond’s black community. — JEREMY M. LAZARUS
New face … Dr. Marsha D. Rappley will be the new medical leader for Virginia Commonwealth University, a major health center in the state. VCU announced the choice of Dr. Rappley on June 16. She is a renowned pediatrician and veteran dean of Michigan State University’s College of Human Medicine. Her selection appears to signal that VCU plans to put more emphasis on children’s health care in its own operations. It also comes just weeks after pulling out of a community effort to create an independent children’s hospital locally. Dr. Rappley, who is to start at VCU on Aug. 15, will succeed Dr. Sheldon Retchin as the vice president for health sciences at VCU and chief executive officer of the VCU Health System. Dr. Retchin is now at Ohio State University. Dr. Rappley, who will be the first woman to head health operations, will have wide responsibility for VCU’s hospitals for children and adults and its outpatient clinics. She also will oversee the education of new physicians, nurses, dentists, pharmacists and other health specialists, as well as other key elements of VCU’s health system, including the Massey Cancer Center and its participation in the Medicaid health plan. During her 10 years at MSU, she led the expansion of the school’s medical operations across Michigan and the growth of federal research awards. She also chairs the board of the Association of American Medical Colleges. “I am very pleased that we have recruited such an inspirational, deeply experienced leader, clinician and educator who is prepared to join an exceptionally strong team at VCU,” Dr. Michael Rao, president of VCU and of the health system, stated in the announcement. — JEREMY M. LAZARUS
New addition … Dr. David S. Wilkes has been named the dean of the University of Virginia School of Medicine. He is the first African-American to be appointed to the post. The announcement was made by U.Va. Rector George Keith Martin, who has worked to expand diversity in leadership roles and on campus at the university in Charlottesville. Mr. Martin’s term as rector and his tenure on the university’s Board of Visitors ends June 30. Dr. Wilkes provides “an outstanding role model for future and existing black students,” Mr. Martin told the Free Press. A board-certified specialist in pulmonary disease and critical care medicine, Dr. Wilkes currently is executive associate dean for research affairs at Indiana University School of Medicine. His five-year appointment as U.Va.’s dean begins Sept. 15. He succeeds Dr. Randolph J. Canterbury, who has served as interim dean since November 2014. During the past year, the university also has hired an AfricanAmerican chief executive officer at its hospital and a general counsel who is African-American. “It sends a message to all students that U.Va. appreciates the importance of diversity and inclusion,” said Mr. Martin. — JOEY MATTHEWS
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Dr. Reavis to retire as seminary president By Jeremy M. Lazarus
Fifteen years ago, Dr. Ralph Reavis Sr. went to Lynchburg to save his alma mater, Virginia University of Lynchburg. Now the former Richmond pastor is preparing to step down as president of the historically black Baptist college and seminary that he believes has been restored to full health — with more than 10 times the enrollment than when he started. “When I got here, there were only 32 students on campus,” Dr. Reavis said. Today, more than 400 students are taking courses on the campus, online or in a satellite program on the Northern Neck in Eastern Virginia. During his tenure, the school’s buildings have been renovated and the library has been expanded. He noted that a record 142 students are enrolled in orientation classes this summer. He credited dedicated staff and faculty and the support of numerous friends, including William Laslett, a Richmond area architect, and Dr. Allix B. James, a past president of Virginia Union University, with helping him turn the school around.
and Schools. The accreditation VUL was born in 1886 as allows its students to secure the Lynchburg Baptist Semifederal loans and grants. nary and was long known as Dr. Reavis said the school Virginia Theological Seminary spent too much money trying & College. The school adopted to get its sports programs goits current name in 1996. ing, particularly football. VUL Dr. Reavis, who will be 75 on also owed money to a private July 3, said he would officially company that was operating its step down after the May 2016 dorms. TACCS put the school on commencement ceremony at probation out of concern about the private school. its financial stability. Dr. Reavis said he already He said Mrs. Reavis helped has turned over day-to-day Dr. Reavis save the day by providing a operations to the provost, Dr. Kathy C. Franklin, and the vice president of $100,000 loan that enabled VUL to pay its bills finance, Donald Leslie, and is focusing more when money grew short. “She did that on her own,” he said. on strategic goals and raising money. He said that the accreditation problem was He said the death in May of his wife, Marion E.L. Reavis, a major supporter of the school, resolved after the school cut spending and rewas an important impetus for his decision. “And ceived a bequest of more than $1.2 million from I think I have accomplished most of what I set a Northern Virginia supporter, Fleetah Jones, following her death last year. TACCS lifted the out to do.” His decision also comes after the school university’s probation last October. The school also was able to settle with the weathered serious financial problems in 2013 and 2014 that jeopardized its accreditation with the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges
City names North Side park for the late Walter Gaines Jr. By Jeremy M. Lazarus
Walter Gaines Jr. was the unofficial “mayor” of the Providence Park community on North Side for nearly 45 years. A gregarious man known for his positive attitude, Mr. Gaines worked to improve public safety and promote neighborliness. Among other things, he helped bring a Boys & Girls Club to the community to improve resources for young people as president of the Providence Park Civic Association. He helped start the association in the late 1960s and led it until his death. “He was the eyes, ears, mouth and nose of the community,” said Everett Gray, who succeeded Mr. Gaines as president after his death in 2013 at 77. Outside the neighborhood, Mr. Gaines was long active in promoting voter registration, pushing for housing for people with low incomes and ensuring Richmond employees received due process in his service on the city’s Personnel Board. Now Richmond is saluting Mr. Gaines as a role model by naming a city park in his honor. The newly named Walter Gaines Memorial Park is a triangular city property located at the intersections of Woodrow and Lamb avenues and Ivanhoe Street in the heart of Providence Park.
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Councilman Chris A. Hilbert, 3rd District, who represents the community, won unanimous support from his council colleagues Monday night to name the park for Mr. Gaines. Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson, 6th District, added her name as a patron of the ordinance. Mr. Gaines served in the Air Force after graduating from Armstrong High School and carried the mail for 35 years for the U.S. Postal Service.
In a resolution the General Assembly passed in 2014 to honor his life, Mr. Gaines was cited for giving “his time, resources and talents to many organizations,” including the neighborhood civic group. He also served for years on the board of Richmond Metropolitan Habitat for Humanity, where he was engaged in building houses for low-income families in Providence Park and other areas of the city. He also was a much-honored past president of the Astoria Beneficial Club, a nonprofit men’s civic group, and a longtime member of the Richmond Crusade for Voters. He also served for six years as a member and chairman of the city’s Personnel Board, which reviews administrative disciplinary actions involving city workers. He was chair of the board of trustees at Mount Tabor Baptist Church, where he was a member.
Correction David M. Lambert, who is running as an independent candidate in the July 21 special election for the 74th House District seat, is the owner of a retail optical company. Because of an editing error, his occupation was misidentified in an article published in the June 18-20 edition of the Free Press about the special election. The Free Press regrets the error.
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private firm running the dorms and to hire new athletic program leaders who have made the program self-supporting. Dr. Reavis, who was born into a farm family of 17 children, served as pastor at seven Baptist churches in Virginia during a four-decade career as a minister, including nearly 27 years at Riverview Baptist Church in Richmond. He retired from Riverview in 2000 to return to VUL, where he earned his undergraduate degree in 1962. He also holds a master’s degree from Union Theological Seminary and earned his doctoral degree in religious studies from the University of Virginia. The author of five books, he also served on the faculties of Howard University, The College of William & Mary and most notably in the seminary at Virginia Union University, where he taught church history and other courses for 21 years. As president, Dr. Reavis also has taught courses in VUL’s graduate ministry programs. VUL is supported by the Virginia Baptist State Convention and the Progressive National Baptist Convention.
VSU working on accreditation issues By Jeremy M. Lazarus
Virginia State University is hustling to correct the issues that led the school to be placed on warning by its accrediting agency, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools’ Commission on Colleges. “VSU has engaged in a very productive dialogue with SACS,” interim President Pamela V. Hammond stated in the official response to the accrediting body’s finding that the school failed to meet five standards. “We are confident that this continued communication, along with a very thorough plan,
will serve to rectify the issues that led to this action,” Dr. Hammond stated. “We understand the process and are committed to expeditiously addressing these issues,” noted Dr. W. Weldon Hill, VSU provost. VSU is required to submit a report to SACS in September to document how the university will address the issues and ensure compliance with all 17 standards. The SACS board would lift the warning if the report shows the school is in compliance. Meanwhile, VSU remains fully accredited. Accreditation is important in allowing students to receive federal loans and grants.
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC OF AN APPLICATION BY VIRGINIA ELECTRIC AND POWER COMPANY FOR REVISION OF A RATE ADJUSTMENT CLAUSE: RIDER W, WARREN COUNTY POWER STATION CASE NO. PUE-2015-00061 On June 1, 2015, Virginia Electric and Power Company d/b/a Dominion Virginia Power (“Dominion Virginia Power” 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 with respect to the Company’s rate adjustment clause, Rider W (“Application”). Through its Application, the Company seeks to recover costs associated with the Warren County Power Station, a 1,342-megawatt (summer net) natural gas-fired, combined-cycle electric generating facility and associated transmission interconnection facilities in Warren County, Virginia (“Warren County Project” or “Project”). On June 3, 2015, the Company filed a corrected Schedule 46 D, Statement 2. In Case No. PUE-2011-00042, the Commission approved the development of the Warren County Project. In conjunction with its approval of the Project, the Commission also approved a rate adjustment clause, designated Rider W, which allowed Dominion Virginia Power to recover its costs associated with the Project, including projected construction work in progress and any associated allowance for funds used during construction. In its Application, the Company states that the Warren County Project became fully operational on December 10, 2014. In this proceeding, Dominion Virginia Power has asked the Commission to approve a Rider W for the rate year beginning April 1, 2016, and ending March 31, 2017 (“2016 Rate Year”). The Company is requesting a total revenue requirement of approximately $117,928,000 for service during the 2016 Rate Year. The two key components of the total revenue requirement 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 $115,089,000 and an Actual Cost True-Up Factor revenue requirement of $2,840,000. Dominion Virginia Power utilized a rate of return on common equity (“ROE”) of 11.00% for purposes of calculating the revenue requirement in this case. This ROE is comprised of a general ROE of 10.0% approved by the Commission in its Final Order in Case No. PUE-2013-00020, plus a 100 basis point enhanced return applicable to a combined-cycle generating station as described in § 56-585.1 A 6 of the Code. If the Commission approves the proposed Rider W for the 2016 Rate Year, the impact on customer bills for service would depend on the customer’s rate schedule and usage. According to the Company, implementation of its proposed Rider W on April 1, 2016, would decrease the monthly bill of a residential customer using 1,000 kilowatt hours per month by approximately $0.16. The Company has calculated the proposed Rider W rates in accordance with the same methodology as used for rates approved by the Commission in the most recent Rider W proceeding, Case No. PUE-2014-00042. 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 in this proceeding that, among other things, scheduled a public hearing on November 17, 2015, at 10 a.m., in the Commission’s second floor courtroom located in the Tyler Building, 1300 East Main Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219, to receive testimony from members of the public and 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 and the Commission’s Order for Notice and Hearing are available for public inspection during regular business hours at each of the Company’s business offices in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Copies also may be obtained by submitting a written request to counsel for the Company, Lisa S. Booth, Dominion Resources Services, Inc., 120 Tredegar Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219. If acceptable to the requesting party, the Company may provide the documents by electronic means. Copies of the public version of the Application and 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 August 27, 2015, any person or entity may participate as a respondent in this proceeding 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 Joel H. Peck, Clerk, State Corporation Commission, c/o Document Control Center, P.O. Box 2118, Richmond, Virginia 23218-2118. A copy of the notice of participation as a respondent also must be sent to counsel for the Company at the address set forth above. Pursuant to Rule 5 VAC 5-20-80 B, Participation as a respondent, of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure, any notice of participation shall set forth: (i) a precise statement of the interest of the respondent; (ii) a statement of the specific action sought to the extent then known; and (iii) the factual and legal basis for the action. All filings shall refer to Case No. PUE-2015-00061. 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 October 6, 2015, each respondent may file with the Clerk of the Commission, and serve on the Commission’s Staff, the Company, and all other respondents, any testimony and exhibits by which the respondent expects to establish its case, 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 set forth above. Respondents also shall comply with the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure, including, but not limited to: 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. PUE-2015-00061. On or before November 10, 2015, any interested person wishing to comment on the Application shall file written comments on the Application with the Clerk of the Commission at the address set forth above. Any interested person desiring to file comments electronically may do so on or before November 10, 2015, by following the instructions on the Commission’s website: http://www.scc.virginia.gov/case. Compact discs or any other form of electronic storage medium may not be filed with the comments. All such comments shall refer to Case No. PUE-2015-00061. The Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure may be viewed at http://www.scc.virginia.gov/case. A printed copy of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure and an official copy of the Commission’s Order for Notice and Hearing in this proceeding may be obtained from the Clerk of the Commission at the address set forth above. VIRGINIA ELECTRIC AND POWER COMPANY d/b/a DOMINION VIRGINIA POWER
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The outrage over Mr. Roof’s racially motivated attack has given new energy to longstanding efforts to eliminate symbols of the hate he embodies, most notably the Confederate flag. Proposals to remove the flag from statehouses, state license plates and store shelves are winning wide support in numerous states. The atrocity immediately stirred memories of the outrages of the Civil Rights era. Most cited — the Ku Klux Klan bombing of a Birmingham, Ala., church. Four little girls were killed and dozens of other worshippers and passers-by were maimed and injured. The purpose of these acts: To terrorize African-Americans and halt their civil rights efforts. The shooter in Charleston began a racial rant as he fired on the unsuspecting church members. A survivor, who said Mr. Roof spared her so she could tell what happened, reported him saying: “You rape our women, and you’re taking over our country. And you have to go.” This new act of domestic terrorism comes on the heels of the “Black Lives Matter” campaign — prompted by police killings of unarmed black men. One took place in early April in North Charleston, a few miles from the AME church whose founders included Denmark Vesey, who plotted a slave uprising that ultimately failed nearly 200 years ago. For many, the outrageous attack was more than a hit against peaceable people engaged in expressing their faith; this was a hit against a symbol of black freedom. “That’s why so many folks are so upset. This is a church that represents so much about the rich history and tradition of AfricanAmericans,” said Dr. Robert Greene, who teaches the history of the 20th-century South at the University of South Carolina. The saving balm from this horrific slaughter has been the almost universal reaction of grief, support, unity and love — clearly not what the murderer hoped for. He told authorities he wanted to trigger a “race war.” Instead, in Richmond and elsewhere, he has sparked vigils and conversations about faith and forgiveness. The families of the martyrs helped make it happen. At a time when fear, religious doubt and the desire for revenge might have been expected, the response to Mr. Roof’s hate was love. “I forgive you,” Nadine Collier, daughter of slain church member Ethel Lance, told Mr. Roof when he was arraigned Friday, typical of the views of family members. “I will never hold her again. But I forgive you, and may God have mercy on your soul.” “Lots of folks expected us to do something strange and break out in a riot. Well they just don’t know us,” the Rev. Norvel Goff preached Sunday in leading the reopening of the church.
“We have shown how we, as a group, can come together and pray and work out things.” More incredibly, is the resolve Mr. Roof has created to banish the most notorious symbol of racial hatred — the Confederate battle flag — the symbol of the Southern fight for slavery during the Civil War, of the Klan’s efforts to stomp on black freedom during Reconstruction and beyond and the Jim Crow fight to maintain white supremacy through separation of the races. Just a few social media images of Mr. Roof posing with the infamous Stars and Bars has been enough to swiftly change attitudes about the flag and regenerate talk in Richmond and elsewhere about removing statues and other symbols of the Confederate and Jim Crow periods. From Virginia to Alabama and beyond, governors and other state leaders are hustling to remove the Confederate flag from license plates and take it down from public flag posts to show support for the Charleston church martyrs and their families. Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe announced Tuesday he would join three other states in eliminating the Confederate flag from vanity license plates, though he rejected calls to get rid of the huge statues of traitorous Confederates inside and around the Capitol who sought to dismantle the Union in an effort to protect the buying and selling of human beings. Alabama’s governor just removed the flag from the Capitol in Montgomery; Mississippi is considering eliminating the Confederate symbol from its flag. Even South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, who previously rebuffed NAACP calls to remove the flag from the statehouse in Columbia, now wants this symbol of hatred removed from public property. She is winning support in the state legislature for such action. Two-thirds of the South Carolina House and Senate would need to approve the removal. Meanwhile, giant retailers are rushing to distance themselves from the Confederate flag that they previously profited from
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selling. Walmart, Amazon, Sears, Google, eBay and a host of others are pulling the symbol of hatred off their shelves and Internet sales sites. And flag manufacturing companies, north and south, are promising to stop making replicas of the flag, now viewing the banner as a symbol of hatred and division to be eradicated. Still, fringe groups are angry, including the Sons of Confederate Veterans and the Virginia Flaggers, who eagerly flaunt the flag. But most people who once embraced the flag as a symbol of “heritage, not hate” suddenly have been forced to recognize how the Confederate flag is seen through others’ eyes. Many have seen the light, transformed in part by the attitude of the Charleston victims’ family members. The ripples from this tragedy, though, will only travel so far. Neither Virginia nor Richmond’s government is likely to tear down any Confederate statues. Nor is the Richmond School Board likely to replace the names of Confederate leaders on school buildings. The majority-black policymaking body has never considered such action. President Obama wants to see the outrage over the Confederate flag provide fuel to power changes in gun laws, though he has few expectations that will happen. In his remarks about the Charleston massacre, he said that he has had to speak too often about multiple murders during his tenure. As was the case before, he said, “We do know that once again, innocent people were killed, in part, because someone who wanted to inflict harm had no trouble getting his hands on a gun. “Now is the time for mourning and for healing,” he said. “But let’s be clear. At some point, we as a country will have to reckon with the fact that this type of mass violence does not happen in other advanced countries. “It doesn’t happen in other places with this kind of frequency. And it is in our power to do something about it.”
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we are and just live in this country. Even in a social context, a people must determine and analyze the price they pay for progress, acceptance and violence perpetrated against them. The massacre in South Carolina reminds me of the terrible price we have paid in America. In his book, “The Debt,” Randall
Robinson tells us in no uncertain terms “what white America owes blacks and what blacks owe themselves.” When history thrusts upon us a lifechanging event like Charleston, we must and should make promises that we will not allow this to happen again. We must promise ourselves that we will protect and defend our community. We must promise ourselves that we will
build businesses, schools and institutions that lift and reward us. We must promise ourselves that we can live our lives in such a way that would do honor and justice to the nine who died at Mother Emanuel. Death where is your victory? The writer is interim executive director of Virginia State Conference NAACP.
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the budget to continue those classes. School administration officials estimated they could save up to $1.7 million by implementing Dr. Bedden’s plan to cut certain classes and reassign teachers and improve the studentteacher ratio in certain schools. Assistant Superintendent Ralph Westbay estimated it would cost the district up to $1.4 million if the leveling plan were shot down because more teachers would have to be hired. The biggest outcry against the leveling plan came from those students, staff, parents and alumni at the city’s smallest high schools — Open High and Richmond Community High — where students benefit from much smaller class sizes. After a series of community demonstrations against the plan — which many of the affected teachers only heard about on June 12, the final day of classes — the board had passed a motion from Ms. Taylor a week earlier to seek more community input and learn more specifics about the plan before voting on it. The two dissenting board members in Monday’s vote were Shonda HarrisMuhammed, 6th District, and Glen H. Sturtevant, 1st District. Mr. Sturtevant offered an unsuccessful motion to back the leveling plan to reduce class sizes, but to find the money to fund electives slated for elimination. “I have full confidence that this administration could over the next two months get this done and find a solution,” said Mr. Sturtevant. Abe Jeffers, who oversees sixth through 12th grade education for RPS, said his staff has worked since February to craft master schedules for the 201516 school year. He said it would be all but impossible to make new schedules by the time school starts again if the board rejected the leveling plan. Dr. Bedden said the delay already had caused some teaching candidates to withdraw and take positions elsewhere. He said a delay also could cause chaos similar to last year when the administration had to shuffle teachers around well into the school year. “We moved 19 teachers in the
beginning of the school year in October, which was disastrous and highly emotional,” he said. “We’re trying to get ahead of it.” He said it was the first time RPS had finalized its master schedules before the end of school in several years. He said the purpose was to prevent scenes like in past years when some returning students would sit in auditoriums with no schedules for weeks on end.
Jeff M. Bourne, 3rd District, recalled those scenes as “so chaotic, so messed up, with a kid not knowing whether to go to lunch or go to class.” Vice Chair Kristen N. Larson, 4th District, said she thought it would hurt those students and teachers who meet in overcrowded classrooms “to push pause” on the leveling plan. She said she received a letter from a Huguenot High School teacher who was “happy” about the change because she had
more than 30 students in some of her classes. Kimberly B. “Kim” Gray, 2nd District, said she was torn on whether or not to back the leveling plan. “It almost feels like ‘Sophie’s Choice,’ ” she said of the classic movie, in deciding between keeping the arts and music programs intact or keeping core class sizes manageable. After a respectful debate, Mr. Bourne, Ms. Gray and board Chair
Donald Coleman, 7th District, backed a plan from Ms. Larson for the administration to move forward with the leveling plan, while working within the budget to try and offer the electives and to work with the board “on district core values” related to the arts. In addition to Ms. Taylor, two other board members — Dr. Derik Jones, 8th District, and Tichi Pinkney Eppes, 9th District — were not present at the meeting.
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a ballot, run for office, serve on juries and become a notary no matter how much they still owe. Estimates suggest that up to 350,000 Virginia adults are barred from voting because of felony records, with the largest share unable to get their rights restored because they have unpaid court debts, including fines, court costs, fees and restitution to victims. “These men and women will still be required to pay their costs and fees,” the governor said, “but their court debts will no longer serve as a financial barrier to voting, just as poll taxes did for so many years in Virginia.” In addition, he will offer those whose rights are restored the option to have a notation of that action added to their criminal records. The governor’s new policy, which drew immediate bipartisan praise, embraces a recommendation that the Virginia affiliate of the American Civil Liberties Union advanced to ensure swifter restoration of rights of felons. Levar M. Stoney, the member of the governor’s cabinet who oversees the restoration of rights program, said the governor found the change warranted after realizing that felons are the only group whose debts can keep them from voting. “People who owe back taxes can still vote,” said Mr. Stoney, who serves as secretary of the commonwealth, and so can others who have debts and judgments to the governent. He said the policy change could result in an avalanche of applications from people who want their rights restored. “I may need more staff,” he said, “but that’s a good thing.” Virginia is among 12 states with the most restrictive laws governing the restoration of civil rights for felons and has the fourth highest rate of felony disenfranchisement in the country, according to the governor’s office. Only the governor is empowered to restore rights. The governor’s policy shift comes as close as
a governor can come to automatically restoring rights of felons without first changing the state’s constitution. Like his predecessors, Gov. McAuliffe has not been able to win General Assembly approval for automatic restoration of rights of felons upon the completion of their sentence, including supervised probation or parole, although that fight is expected to continue. While the next governor could throw out the new McAuliffe policy, that would not impact anyone whose rights Gov. McAuliffe restores. The policy change expands the governor’s already aggressive approach to restoring rights and builds on the efforts to streamline the process that began under his predecessor, former Gov. Bob McDonnell, who began the push to provide felons a second chance. Since taking office 17 months ago, Gov. McAuliffe already has restored the rights of 8,250 people — more than any other governor in state history, including Mr. McDonnell. He has continued the McDonnell process of making rights restoration virtually automatic for nonviolent felons, but went further in classifying drug offenders as nonviolent. He also has reduced the waiting period from five years to three years for felons classified as violent to apply for rights restoration. He also cut the 13-page application to one page, “ending the bewildering tangle of red tape.” Mr. Branch, who operates a landscaping business in Chesterfield County, learned he still had court debts when he tried to apply for restoration of his rights a few years ago and was rejected. The governor restored Mr. Branch’s civil rights and those of two other people when he announced the policy change at a news conference at Boaz & Ruth, a faith-based Richmond nonprofit that provides job training, housing and other services to people who have served their time and are trying to rebuild their lives. His announcement was greeted with shouts and applause from the several dozen activists and others
gathered for the news conference in Highland Park on North Side. A few people shed tears. An emotional Mr. Branch thanked God and said the restoration of his rights means he will be able to “move forward without having to look in the rearview mirror.” Richard Walker, who previously had his rights restored and now leads a felon advocacy group called Bridging the Gap in Virginia, said the governor’s announcement was a surprise. “I’m ecstatic,” he said. Mr. Stoney said his office immediately will begin reconsidering applications that were rejected since Gov. McAuliffe took office in January 2014. Others whose applications were rejected for failure to pay court costs, fines and fees before January 2014 would need to send in a new request, he said. Hampton Democratic Sen. Mamie Locke, chair of the Virginia Legislative Black Caucus, is among those who publicly applauded the governor “for taking aggressive action to put Virginia at the forefront” of restoring rights. The caucus unsuccessfully has championed automatic restoration of rights. Henrico Sen. A. Donald McEachin, chair of the Senate Democratic Caucus, also commended the governor for keeping his campaign promise to champion restoration of rights. “Individuals who have paid their debt to society and are working to be constructive, productive members of their communities should have the opportunity to be full participants,” Sen. McEachin said. Republican Sen. Jill Holtzman Vogel of Loudoun County also praised the governor and those whose rights he restored for their “courage and hard work in pursuit of this opportunity.” Henrico Republican Delegate Peter Farrell also cheered. “The importance of participation in voting and civic engagement cannot be undervalued,” he said. “It is a good thing for the commonwealth that many of our citizens are being granted a second chance after serving their debt to society.” For more details, go to https://commonwealth. virginia.gov/judicial-system/restoration-of-rights/
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Left, worshippers sing “We Shall Overcome” at the unity rally at Third Street Bethel AME Church in Downtown last Friday to honor the South Carolina shooting victims. Right, people gather Monday in Chimborazo Park in the East End to participate in a prayer vigil for the nine people who were murdered in Charleston, S.C.
By Joey Matthews
More than 200 people from Richmond and beyond packed the sanctuary floor and balcony last Friday evening at Third Street Bethel AME Church in Downtown at a unity rally to honor the South Carolina shooting victims. At one point, they stood side by side — black and white, young and old — singing “We Shall Overcome” as they held hands lifted upward, swaying from side to side, to convey the message that love is stronger than hate. They gathered in the wake of the June 17 killings of nine African-American worshippers during a Bible study at historic Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston S.C., by a lone white gunman. “Even though evil had its way, evil will not win,” declared the Rev. Reuben Boyd, pastor at Third Street Bethel. The unity service was one of a half-dozen vigils held around Richmond following the shooting. On Monday, a group of pastors coordinated simultaneous unity vigils at four sites throughout the city. Remembrance services were held at First African Baptist Church on North Side, First Union Baptist Church on South Side, Second Baptist Church in the Randolph community and in Chimborazo Park in the East End. Second Baptist Church also hosted a vigil last Thursday to remember the Charleston victims. Absia Bara of Henrico County attended the unity vigil at Third Street Bethel, where pastors from various religious denominations participated
Richmonders show unity, seek healing at area vigils in the hourlong service. “My heart goes out to the people in South Carolina,” she said. “It’s like a part of me is aching inside. I wanted to come out and touch hands with my brothers and sisters and heal this aching that’s inside me.” Interim Minister Walker Clark and 26 other members of First Unitarian Universalist Church in the West End arrived early wearing yellow shirts that read: “Standing on the Side of Love.” “Our congregation has created a pledge to fight against racism in Richmond,” Minister Clark said. “We wanted to show support not only for the AME community, but for the black community in general. It’s absolutely tragic” for Dylann Roof, the 21-year-old who has been charged in the massacre, “to be so polluted by hatred of another race.” Rev. Boyd spoke of how the Rev. Clementa Pinckney, pastor of the South Carolina church, and his congregation welcomed Mr. Roof — a complete stranger — into their Bible study with
open arms. “Pastor Pinckney and his flock did what any people of love would do, and the evil force of hatred and racism came in and abused it,” Rev. Boyd said. “In their love, they died following the greatest commandment of God. They died loving their brother.” The Rev. Robert Brownell of St. Peter Catholic Church in Downtown, vowed, “We will not allow it to reduce us to despair. We weep, but that doesn’t end there. That has to power us to go forward, for people to reach out and hold hands.” In a prayer for unity, the Rev. Kathryn LesterBacon, associate pastor of Second Presbyterian Church, asked God “to show us that violence and hatred will not have the final word.” The Rev. Melanie Mullen of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church said the shooting made her recall other violent acts, including bombings and shootings, perpetrated upon other African-
American churches. “Something else is greater than fear,” she said, and that’s the power of God’s love. “I will not serve God behind bulletproof glass.” As the service concluded, church officials lit nine candles to honor the dead in South Carolina as Dr. Boyd read their names. “Brothers and sisters of the AME church, we feel their loss,” he said. Dr. Boyd then noted that a 10th candle represented Mr. Roof. “We pray for him as well as the nine … that God will change his heart and remove the hate and racism and put love in his heart.” On Tuesday afternoon, the Baptist Ministers’ Conference of Richmond and Vicinity remembered the shooting victims at a vigil at Great Hope Baptist Church in Church Hill. Its purpose was “for clergy, community, community leaders and the community collectively to mourn those who were murdered” and to “seek God’s peace, love, healing, strength and guidance that will enable them to find comfort to make this world a better place,” said Dr. Marlon Haskell, pastor at Chicago Avenue Baptist Church and the president of the ministers’ conference. Dr. Haskell said the 200-member ministers’ conference, which represents predominately black churches, is “encouraging all churches and pastors to pray for the victims, their families, Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church, the perpetrator and his family, the city of Charleston and the state of South Carolina that embraces the Confederate flag, which is a reminder of deep-rooted racism.”
Forums deliver security tips to church leaders By Joey Matthews
Richmond area faith leaders and congregation members are on heightened alert following the mass killing of nine worshippers at a historic Charleston, S.C., church last week and a frightening incident that followed at a church in South Richmond. More than 200 religious leaders, congregation members and others gathered Saturday at the Richmond Police Training Academy on North Side at the Places of Worship Safety & Awareness Forum for a discussion on how to keep their congregants safe. They heard tips from police, security specialists and faith leaders on how to respond to shootings in houses of worship, how to handle persons with mental illness, measures to ensure crowd control and staffing during events and how to prepare for other emergency situations. RPD officials scheduled the forum prior to the horrific June 17 killings of Pastor Clementa Pinckney, a South Carolina state senator, and eight members of historic Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston as they attended a Bible study at the church. Richmond Police Acting Deputy Chief Steve Drew and others at the forum observed 20 seconds of silence at the start to remember the Charleston victims. They then listened to speakers, watched videos and discussed strategies designed to help prevent further incidents like that in South Carolina. “What we do here today may not prevent an incident from occurring. But we believe the more prepared you are, and the more planning there is, you can decrease the probability of an event like this from happening and can prevent some of the carnage,” Deputy Chief Drew said. Those in attendance agreed. “Awareness, I think, is critical,” said the Rev. Calvin Duncan, pastor of Faith and Family Church in Chesterfield County, who attended the forum. “You want to be welcoming to people, but you still have to be mindful. These are just the days we are in.” Rev. Duncan said his church pays a police officer to sit in a marked vehicle during both of the church’s worship services to ensure safety and to guide cars onto the street following services. The importance of security in churches,
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Above, Richmond Police Officer Dean Waite talks about security to faith leaders Saturday at the Places of Worship Safety & Awareness Forum. About 200 people attended. Location: Richmond Police Academy next to the campus of Virginia Union University. Below, a sign at Cedar Street Baptist Church in the East End exemplifies the heightened interest in safety of worshippers.
mosques, synagogues and other places of worship was brought closer to home a day after the South Carolina massacre when police confronted a white man outside the predominately black United Nations Church International on South Side. He was beating on a door outside the church, yelling racial slurs and threatening the congregation during a church event, police said. A police officer working security at the church in the 5200 block of Midlothian Turnpike pointed a gun at the man, thinking he had a knife. The man actually had a long piece of plastic he used to bang on the door, police said. He was taken into custody and transported under an emergency commitment order to Tucker Pavilion at Chippenham Hospital to be evaluated. Police have not released his name. Police said at the public safety forum that the incident is under investigation and charges may be pending. Also at the forum, Richmond Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney Janae Craddock said Virginia law allows people to carry guns into places of worship as long as they have the necessary permits. She said religious leaders can ban guns from worship services, but would have to implement strategies such as bag searches and pat-downs
to ensure they are kept out. Other tips RPD offered for safety at places of worship included: • Do security checks prior to services and other church functions. • Regularly check locks and alarms. • Have parking lot security to welcome worshippers and look for anything that might be out of the ordinary. • Have an evacuation plan ready. • Train church leaders in how to deal with unruly people. • Trim bushes to help eliminate any hiding places for potential robbers. Other churches ask those closest to the pastor — including family, friends and church leaders — to sit in rows close to the pulpit, to serve as a buffer between the pastor and possible trouble. Separately, more than 20 pastors from predominately black churches met last Friday at World Overcomers Family Church in the East End, where church security was among the chief topics. The church’s pastor, Dwayne Whitehead, who is the president of the James River Chapter of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, said he carries a handgun at times, but it’s more for personal safety than church security. “The first measure we have is to pray for the safety of the members and visitors who come to the church,” he said. “Next, we have people who help walk other people to their cars to ensure their safety, and we have people who keep on an eye on the parking lot.” He said he considers the shooting in Charleston to be an isolated event. “I think the positive response of the people from Charleston and around the country, where people came together, will have a powerful effect and will minimize the chances of this happening again. I don’t think this young man accomplished what he was trying to,” he said. The Rev. Tyrone E. Nelson of Sixth Mount Zion Baptist Church in Jackson Ward also weighed in. “We have a security group that watches over the inside and outside of the building during worship services and Bible study,” he said. “The mass killings make us conscious, but we are not changing anything.”
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portrait at the mansion was held just hours after Gov. McAuliffe took several actions that he felt would have pleased Mr. Hill, including banning the Confederate flag from Virginia license plates and making it easier for felons to get their rights restored. During the ceremony, Dr. Hill helped the governor remove the blue cloth that covered his father’s portrait. He said the inclusion of his father’s portrait fit with Mr. Hill’s philosophy that “we are all human earthlings” and must work to end racial and other divisions that prevent people from working together. Before the ceremony, Dr. Hill said the first couple’s decision
to put up a portrait of his famous father “came out of the blue.” The portrait, completed in 2003 by Richmond artist Elaine Blankston, is on loan from the University of Richmond School of Law. It was commissioned by UR’s Black Law Students Association and has hung in the school’s rotunda for 12 years. Now graduates with legal careers, Reis Alsberry and Thor Hoyte led the BLSA effort that raised nearly $2,000 to cover the cost. Mr. Alsberry, who was at the ceremony, said he and the other students were encouraged by UR law professor Jonathan K. Stubbs, a biographer of Mr. Hill, to help properly honor Mr. Hill with a portrait. Mr. Hill attended the original unveiling back in 2003, Mr. Alsberry said.
The portrait will remain on view at the mansion at least until January 2018, when the governor’s term will end. This is the second time that a portrait of Mr. Hill has been showcased at the mansion. In 2007, following Mr. Hill’s death, Gov. Tim Kaine brought Mr. Hill’s body to lie in state at the mansion. By the casket was Richmond artist S. Ross Browne’s portrait of Mr. Hill. Mr. Browne, who attended the unveiling, expressed disappointment that his portrait of Mr. Hill was not the choice. He said his painting is the only one Mr. Hill ever sat for. He said he was told the mansion’s staff was apparently unaware of his work when they began their search to find an appropriate portrait.
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First steps From the horrific massacre last week in a South Carolina church, the nation is witnessing a historic sea change in attitude regarding the chief symbol of racial hatred that has helped divide this country for so long — the Confederate flag. The flag was used on Civil War battlefields during the bloody four-year fight to keep black people enslaved. More than 150 years later, the offensive flag continues to be waved today by people such as the 21-year-old white gunman who sat for an hour with an African-American Bible study group before unbelievably whipping out a gun and taking the lives of nine people ranging in age from 26 to 87. His racist rant at the scene, as well as his anti-black manifesto posted to a website with photos of him with the Confederate flag, were met with the unearned grace of forgiveness by the families of his victims. The entire episode has pricked the hearts and conscience of the nation. Within the past 48 hours, we have witnessed a seismic shift across the South, with swift efforts to remove Confederate flags and other symbols of the Confederacy from state capitol buildings, public spaces and the inventory of national retailers. Among them: • In Alabama, where federal troops had to be brought in in 1963 to curb segregationist Gov. George Wallace, the Confederate flag was ordered to be taken down from the Capitol Wednesday in Montgomery by Gov. Robert Bentley. • In Mississippi, Republican House Speaker Philip Gunn said Monday the Confederate emblem on that state’s flag is offensive and needs to be removed. • In Kentucky, U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell, the Republican majority leader, said Tuesday that the statue of Jefferson Davis, the president of the Confederacy, needs to be removed from the state Capitol’s rotunda. • In South Carolina, Republican Gov. Nikki Haley, joined by U.S. senators and other elected officials, called for the divisive symbol to be removed from the flagpole outside the state Capitol in Columbia. One of those officials is state Sen. Paul Thurmond, son of the late segregationist U.S. Sen. Strom Thurmond. The younger Thurmond, a Republican who represents Charleston in the state legislature, said Tuesday: “It is time to acknowledge our past, atone for our sins and work for a better future. That future cannot be built on symbols of war, hate, and divisiveness.” • In Tennessee, Republican and Democratic lawmakers called for a bust of Nathan Bedford Forrest, a Confederate general
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Sydney Lester of the Virginia Flaggers carries the Confederate battle flag during his group’s protest last Saturday in front of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts on the Boulevard. The museum has removed the symbol of hate from the Confederate Chapel located behind the museum. When the Virginia Flaggers were spotted, Camille Rudney and members of Justice 4 RVA arrived with their own signs in solidarity with Charleston, S.C., calling for the flag to be put away.
and leader of the Ku Klux Klan, to be removed from an alcove outside the Senate chamber in the Statehouse. • In Virginia, Gov. Terry McAuliffe ordered the removal of the Confederate battle flag from state license plates. Three other states, Maryland, North Carolina and Tennessee, are starting the process to remove the Confederate flag from specialized license plates. We applaud Gov. McAuliffe’s action. And we challenge him to go further by eliminating the Lee-Jackson state holiday observed in January, just days before the national holiday for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. In addition to needlessly expending taxpayer money for state workers to take a holiday, it sends the wrong message — particularly to young people — by continuing to honor Confederate Gens. Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson because the state has adopted the revisionist notion that these men were heroes. They were traitors who waged war against the United States, and they went into battle to maintain a way of life that denied the humanity of black people. We also call on Gov. McAuliffe and Richmond Mayor Dwight C. Jones to seek ways to turn over the maintenance of the Confederate statues on Monument Avenue and elsewhere in the city to private groups. Rather than spending taxpayer dollars for their upkeep, the statues can be maintained with the donations of those who claim to be so proud of this part of their heritage. Make the heritage mean something by requiring them to keep up the statues. To be certain, the changes we are seeing are remarkable because they are happening almost overnight when, ironically, scores of marchers, protesters and activists have spent decades trying to achieve them. While eliminating the symbols of hate would be a big step toward healing and reconciliation, make no mistake, it will not eliminate racism and deep-seated racial animosity in this country any more than the historic election of President Obama means that we live in a “post-racial” society. By removing these symbols of hate, we can move on to the tougher work of eliminating the barriers that deny equal opportunity in employment and education. Federal statistics for May continue to show the large gap in employment between black and white people nationally. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the unemployment rate for African-Americans was 10.2 percent in May, compared to 4.7 percent for white people and 5.5 percent overall. Additionally, Pew Research data for 2013 shows the median net worth of white households is $142,000, or 13 times higher than that of black households at $11,000. The root of much of the disparity lies in segregationist public policy that is pervasive still, experts say. It’s time to address these policy issues in Virginia and across the nation that have even more damaging consequences than Confederate flags and statues.
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Freedom from a long-lost cause Could this, at last, be the end of the Civil War? Or, as some fans of Southern heritage call it, the War Between the States? Or the War of Northern Aggression? That question came to mind as I watched South Carolina’s Republican Gov. Nikki Haley do what I thought I might not live to see a South Carolina governor do. She called for the removal of the Confederate flag that still flies on the state capitol grounds. Standing with her were the state’s two Republican senators, Tim Scott and Lindsey Graham. All three had migrated over the weekend from positions of passive support to outright opposition to the flying of that flag over the birthplace of the rebellion that it represents. Sadly, it took the massacre of nine people in Charleston’s historic Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church to shock them and other leaders of goodwill to take this step, longurged by African-Americans
and others who see the flag as little more than a symbol of racism. That’s an old fight that threatens once again to be an issue in the current presidential
Clarence Page race. But if anything helped trigger a widespread change of heart after the horror at Mother Emanuel church, I think it was the stunningly heartfelt sentiments of the victims’ relatives who spoke directly to the accused gunman at his first court appearance and offered their forgiveness. One by one, those who chose to speak offered him forgiveness and said they were praying for his soul and hoped he would repent, even as they described the pain of their losses. How many of the rest of us, I wondered, would have the internal fortitude to show such grace in the face of immeasurable loss and injustice? Memories of Nelson Mandela, who during his 27 years as a political prisoner in South Africa befriended his jailers, helped put forgiveness into perspective for me. “As I walked out the door toward the gate that
would lead to my freedom,” he said, “I knew if I didn’t leave my bitterness and hatred behind I’d still be in prison.” Old resentments helped bring the flag of the Confederacy back into official display on state flags in the South in the early 1960s, not so much to commemorate the Civil War as to signal a new rebellion against the Civil Rights Movement. The political power of those old resentments explains why even Gov. Haley, the state’s first Indian-American governor, Sen. Scott, its first AfricanAmerican senator, and Sen. Graham, its current presidential hopeful, all tried to tiptoe around the flag question until an unspeakable tragedy struck at one of the oldest black churches in the South. If anything unites Southern culture, as my late Birmingham uncle used to tell me, it is reverence for the church and good, law-abiding churchgoers like those who were murdered in, of all places, a Bible study class. I was reminded of a strikingly similar tragedy, the bombing by Ku Klux Klansmen of Birmingham’s 16th Street Baptist Church, killing four black girls on a Sunday morn-
The buoyancy of hope The Rev. Clementa Pinckney and his fellow congregants of Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, S.C., gathered as usual in the historic edifice June 17 for their Wednesday evening Bible study. They came, as always, to refresh their religious faith, to testify and bear witness to the importance of living a life of righteousness and to extend to all, including the stranger in their midst, their welcome and their trust. How could they know that he represented a monstrous evil that would consume them? So, once again, American society has been wounded by the dangerous forces of hatred and violence that have always shadowed the gleaming idealism of the American Creed. President Obama gave voice to “the heartache and the sadness and the anger” the massacre provoked in decent people when he said, “We as a country will have to reckon with the fact that this type of mass violence does not happen in other advanced countries …
with this kind of frequency. And it is in our power to do something about it. The politics in [Washington] foreclose a lot of those avenues right now. But it would be wrong
Lee A. Daniels for us not to acknowledge it. At some point, it’s going to be important for the American people to come to grips with it, and for us to be able to shift how we think about the issue of gun violence collectively.” In those words the president spoke, substitute for “gun violence” the words “slavery” and/ or “racism” and you have why, for many black Americans, the terrorist attack at Emanuel AME scourged a profound historically rooted pain. Yet even in this moment of grief, we ought to recognize the several truths that offer “the buoyancy of hope,” said the president, quoting Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. One truth lies in our learning something of the very people — a cross-section of the American people — who were gunned down. Their being lost to the whirlwind of evil shouldn’t be allowed to obscure their fun-
damental goodness and commitment to Christianity’s most cherished precepts as shown in their families’ heart-rending declarations of forgiveness toward their killer. The tragedy has also underscored the real and symbolic meaning to black Americans of the black Church. An armory where black Americans forged and buffed to a luminous shine both their civic faith in the American ideal and the weapon — nonviolent protest — they would use to demand the full measure of their American citizenship. Another bright gleam the tragedy cannot extinguish was the immediate rush of people of all backgrounds to stand in solidarity with the congregants of Mother Emanuel. That was most dramatically illustrated by the actions of Debbie Dills and Todd Frady, two white North Carolinians whose call to a local police officer in the morning of June 18 directly led to Dylann Roof’s capture. That shining compassion, sense of kinship and determination to redeem a terrible wrong both illustrate and justify the buoyancy of hope that has always fueled black Americans’ faith in America and in their march toward the future.
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ing in 1963. As that church’s current pastor, the Rev. Arthur Price Jr., told a CNN reporter after the Charleston shooting, “The emotional impact, whether you’re talking about the black community or the white community, is it happened in a church, in a place that is out of bounds.” Before the flag can come down, South Carolina’s state legislature will have to decide to do it with a two-thirds vote in both houses. That’s a big challenge for Gov. Haley and her allies. But changing times and the state’s need to attract business offer new incentives for South Carolinians to modernize their image — and to free themselves from the prison of a long-lost cause.
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What should we do in response to the Charleston massacre? We should let this tragic, traumatic massacre serve this generation of Africans as the generation that lived through the tragic lynching and execution of Emmett Till in Money, Miss., and the four little girls in Birmingham, Ala., were served by those events. Those brutal killings were among a series of tragic events that inspired a generation and nation to action. We must become actively involved in the struggle to create a society that lives up to its pronouncements. We must join existing organizations or create new ones that will work to ensure that we are treated humanely and civilly. We must speak up, stand up and speak out. That act of terrorism was meant to instill fear in us. We must not allow the perpetrator to be successful. We must be successful and determined to lift our voices against all injustices. Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. My phones have been ringing with people asking how can they become involved in the struggle. Instead of causing a civil war or race war, the assassin has incited an awakening among African people. Each of us must make a contribution to create a new paradigm that all human life has value. The onus is on us! KING SALIM KHALFANI Richmond The writer is a former executive director of the Virginia State Conferecne NAACP.
Examine racism from within
The recent violence perpetrated upon Emanuel AME Church in South Carolina was sickening. It seems as though our country is constantly regressing instead of progressing. Acts such as these continue to pour salt on the gaping gash of racial tension. Individually, we must ask ourselves if we are the ones “buying the salt” to pour on the wound. Indeed, this particular act was racially motivated. But all of us must bear in mind that evil is colorblind. When tragedies such as this occur, many of us console ourselves saying it was “only by grace that it was not me” or someone we knew. But have we ever said to ourselves, “It is only by grace that I was not the perpetrator?” Have we ever said, “It is only by grace that it was not someone I knew or thought I knew who was the perpetrator?” Just as evil is colorblind, racism — a type of evil — does not isolate itself with one ethic group. Hate is hate, regardless of the pigmentation of the person it is coming from, directed to or the reason from which it originated. And while I find what this young man did deplorable, disgusting and despicable, I also find those — of any race — who perpetuate racism by stereotyping, innuendo and other vile acts just as reprehensible. All of us should take an objective examination of ourselves concerning racism. Many of us will find that we need to do more to help ease racial tensions. Simply tolerating each other will not solve our racial issues. I also know that not openly, truthfully and civilly discussing the issue will only further exacerbate the wound. And I know that as long as people in one ethnic group continue to blame the other while exonerating their own and others’ bigoted behavior, we, as individuals, as a community and as a country, will never truly progress in a positive manner. WILLIAM C. ARCHER Ashland The writer is pastor of Mount Carmel Baptist Church in Doswell.
ARTHUR L. MACKEY JR. Roosevelt, N.Y. The writer is senior pastor of Mount Sinai Baptist Church Cathedral in New York.
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‘Stay strong’ Martese Re “Survivor: U.Va. honor student talks arrest, future,” June 18-20 edition: Thanks, Free Press, for the very informative story on Martese Johnson. It gave a different version of this young man. He seems to be a very brilliant young man, with a good head on his shoulders. Free Press writer Joey Matthews should be given kudos for compiling this in-depth story. A lot of people judged Mr. Johnson from what they heard and saw on the news. This story shows a different version of him and where he is headed in the future. I like seeing that he would like to help others. We need more people who think like that. I see he is also the vice polemarch (vice president) of
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U.Va. honor student talks arrest, future Mr. Johnson was charged with By Joey Matthews public intoxication and obstruction Martese Johnson still has two of justice — both misdemeanors scars on his forehead and one under — after his violent takedown on his left eye. March 17. Prosecutors announced The rising fourth-year University on June 12 that they were dropping of Virginia honors student also bears the charges. deep emotional wounds, for which Charlottesville Commonwealth’s he has undergone counseling. Attorney Dave Chapman said The scars are reminders to Mr. Wednesday that he dropped the Johnson of what can happen to charges after determining Mr. African-American males when they are Johnson “had done nothing wrong” confronted by white law enforcement before ABC agents confronted him officers in what would seem to be even to determine if he was using a fake the most routine of circumstances. I.D. or was intoxicated. Three months after he was He said he could have charged Bryan Beaubrun/Associated Press slammed face first onto the pavement Mr. Johnson with resisting detention, during a questionable arrest by three Bloodied University of Virginia student Martese Johnson but decided that trying to slap the white Virginia Alcoholic Beverage is held down by an ABC agent after being slammed to young man with a criminal record Control officers outside a Charlot- the ground March 17 outside a Charlottesville pub. would “not be right.” tesville pub, memories of that night still haunt him. Mr. Johnson, who turned 21 Wednesday, spoke from Wash“I don’t think I’ll ever fully get past it,” Mr. Johnson told the ington, where he is completing an internship this summer with Free Press on Tuesday. “I think it will last the rest of my life. the Center for American Progress, a progressive think tank. He “Regardless of what I do, someone will always know me for this incident, personally or professionally,” he added. Please turn to A4
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teacher of cuts, Kappa Alpha Fraternity at U.Va. Asover a member this New cityPsifinance chief fraternity sincemayor’s 1985, I know the fraternityreassignments believes in serv#4 under tenure ing mankind. Good luck, Brother Johnson, on your future endeavors. And never forget your past, which I am sure you won’t. Stay strong and continued success. Ms. Reid
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Rachel Dolezal has become the talk of the nation. The once obscure NAACP leader in Spokane, Wash., jumped into the spotlight in recent days when her estranged family publicly called into question her claim to be a black woman in newspaper and TV interviews. The tale of a white woman who insists on being regarded as a black woman touched a nerve and quickly went viral on social media — sparking widespread discussions about racial identity.
officer for finance and administration, or chief financial officer. Mr. Butts brought an impressive resumé to Richmond after a long tenure as the Town of Leesburg’s finance director. But when he resigned last week, the city’s annual financial audit still was incomplete for the 2014 fiscal year that ended June 30, 2014. He also left uncertainty as to whether the city is prepared to begin the audit for fiscal year 2015 that ends in less than two weeks on June 30. Richmond now ranks with Hopewell and three other local governments as localities that “do not have the internal or systems to support the timely preparation of both their (annual) financial statement and the comparative report information,” Martha S. Mavredes, state auditor of public accounts, reported to the General Assembly. On Mr. Butts’ watch, Richmond failed to meet the Nov. 30 deadline to submit financial information for inclusion in the state report that Ms. Mavredes produces that compares local spending. Despite his failure, Mr. Butts is set to receive three months’ severance pay as provided in the contract he signed with the city when he was hired in May 2014. His starting pay was $165,000 annually. Ms. Reid’s starting pay will be $160,000 a year, or $5,000 less. Still, Ms. Reid will be making more
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As the former Suffolk city manager, Selena Cuffee-Glenn went through five people before she found the right person to serve as chief financial officer. But it only took Ms. Cuffee-Glenn a few weeks as Richmond’s new chief administrative officer to get the person she wanted. Her choice: Lenora Reid, who served as Ms. Cuffee-Glenn’s financial right arm for
three years in Suffolk and who will have the same position in Richmond. A certified public accountant, Ms. Reid is to start July 1. Ms. Reid is at least the fourth person to hold the city’s top financial post since Mayor Dwight C. Jones began his first term in 2009. Mayor Jones made room for Ms. Reid by getting rid of Norman D. Butts Jr., who resigned with a record of failure after just one year as deputy chief administrative
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By Joey Matthews Teachers, students, parents and supporters mobilized via social media when they learned Richmond Public Schools officials began instituting cost-cutting changes affecting the jobs of some of their most beloved teachers. “Please help!” read one urgent Facebook post. They said they were incensed that RPS officials notified about 24 teachers last Friday — the last day of school — that they would have to either accept reassignments to other schools or teach part time at two schools instead of full time at one. The community effort galvanized, with people protesting the changes that Superintendent Dana T. Bedden calls “leveling.” The changes would eliminate many elective courses, such as choir, band, foreign languages, music and the arts, according to Please turn to A4
Police incidents a ‘great awakening’ Re “Survivor: U.Va. honor student talks arrest, future,” June 18-20 edition: It’s interesting that around the 50th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act and equal opportunity legislation, some of our federal representatives began calling for an end to the protection that these acts afforded minorities. The inference was that in two and a half generations, we had surpassed the need for those protections. About the same time, isolated racial incidents popped up across the country involving police overreacting to people of color. The result in each incident has been the unjustified beating or death of
July 21 to the plight of our own indifference minority people, mostly at theSpecial hands ofelection for 74th House District citizenry! law enforcement officers. It took 164 years after Gabriel nailed While it is emotionally hard to be a witness of each of these incidents, and, the first plank on Dr. Martin Luther King’s worse, to be the victim, they have served platform to enact the Civil Rights Act. Uplifting last day It has been another 50 years to arrive at as a great awakening to each of us. We, the people, have fallen asleep this juncture in our cultural evolution. We over the last 50 years and become in- need to stand up as a people and act as different to the fact that, although we one before the next 50 years pass. have changed some of our racial bias, Let’s pray that we don’t have to ofwe have not changed enough. fer up the sacrifice of any more martyrs The events of the past year, and now before we accept their message. Enough the church massacre in Charleston, S.C., is enough! have rudely shaken us awake! Two and a half generations have not changed the ERIC W. JOHNSON roots of our cultural bias, mistrust and Richmond By Jeremy M. Lazarus
Voters in the 74th House of Delegates Mr. Bagby District will be going to the polls twice. First, there will be a special election to fill the district’s vacant House of Delegates seat Tuesday, July 21. And then there will be a general election Tuesday, Nov. 3, in the majority-black district that includes big hunks of Central and Eastern Henrico County, a small slice of Richmond and all of Charles City County. The same candidates are expected to face off in both elections — Lamont Bagby, a Henrico County School Board member who is running under the Democratic banner, and David Lambert, an optometry business owner who is running as an independent. The election was spawned when former Delegate Joseph D. “Joe” Morrissey, who represented the district, moved into Richmond in the spring to challenge Democratic Sen. Rosalyn R. Dance in the 16th Senate District. His new home is located outside the 74th House District. He is now running as
an independent to challenge Sen. Dance in November. Last Friday, Gov. Terry McAuliffe called Mr. Lambert the special election in an apparent effort to ensure the seat in the largely Democratic district is filled in case a special General Assembly session is called to carry out a federal court order to redraw Virginia’s congressional district boundaries. The special election, in effect, could install Mr. Bagby in the General Assembly months sooner than he might have anticipated. No Republican candidate has filed to run in the district’s special election or the November general election. The governor’s action setting the special election took place just days after Mr. Bagby won 80 percent of the vote in the June 9 primary election to claim the Democratic nomination in the 74th. He blew away two other candidates, including former Please turn to A4
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A smiling Aniyah Rajab, 11, attracts attention as she jumps to wave goodbye to office staff at Linwood Holton Elementary School last Friday — the final day of public school classes in Richmond. All dressed up and ready to go, the fifth-grader, who will head to middle school this fall, was among the more than 23,000 city students who streamed out school doors into summer vacation.
Why Morrissey has black community support RE “Morrissey should ‘stay out of the public eye” letter to the editor, June 4-6 edition: A Richmond newcomer questioned black political support for Joe Morrissey. The gentleman asked, “Why does Joe Morrissey seem to have such support in the black community?” As someone who has quietly observed Joe Morrissey in both the courts and the community for nearly three decades, I think I have the answer. I am an African-American resident of Henrico County. For 24 years, I have served Richmond as a deputy sheriff, rising to the No. 2 position as chief deputy in the 1990s. Also, I am extremely involved in my community. Black people know one undying truth about Joe Morrissey. Whether it’s the courtroom or General Assembly, Joe fights passionately for the underdog, the oppressed and the common man. Everywhere I go, at work, at my church and in my social circles, I constantly hear one refrain — Joe Morrissey has done more for the black community than any other politician out there! It’s as simple as that. I see Joe as someone who is targeted because he refuses to quit and, when knocked down, he has the audacity to get right back up and say, “I’m still standing”! Believe me, the more Joe is attacked by his haters, the quicker the black community is to
Mouthing off is unacceptable behavior Re “Bad cop registry” editorial, June 11-13 edition: Your editorial about the situation in McKinney, Texas, stated that “the officer’s unwarranted actions were pitted against children — unthreatening innocents who, according to the video, were doing nothing more than mouthing off.”
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down in this horrific tragedy. They are modern day Christian martyrs in the movement for civil and human rights in America. America is all too often moving in the wrong direction. Now is the time to move forward — and make a difference — and not backward into pure hatred and racial bigotry. The struggle continues! Black Lives Matter because every
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I pray for help for the people’s pain at the historic Emanuel AME Church of Charleston, S.C., and especially for the families of the victims and for the deeply wounded souls of the people of Charleston and America. I pay homage to the life and legacy of South Carolina state Sen. Clementa Pinckney, the church’s pastor, and all of the victims gunned
Based on the video footage, the officer’s actions appear overzealous and unwarranted. However, mouthing off, under any circumstances, is unacceptable behavior. Mouthing off is rude and disrespectful. Mouthing off to parents, teachers, police officers and other authority figures has become more prevalent in today’s soci-
ety. However, mouthing off should not be tolerated. The wording in your editorial implies that mouthing off is excusable behavior and it is not. BECKY CLARKE Richmond
rally to his defense. Finally, regarding Joe’sAfrican-American fiancée and their beautiful baby, we wish them good luck, Godspeed and happiness. GARY HILL Henrico
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Mo’ne rocks Richmond, MJBL Baseball teen celebrity Mo’ne Davis didn’t disappoint with her pitching arm, her bat or glam image when she played last Saturday in Metro Richmond. About the only area she fell short in was signing autographs — and that wasn’t her fault at all. After Mo’ne and her team, the Philadelphia-based Anderson Monarchs, routed the Metropolitan Junior Baseball League team 19-2 at Glen Allen Stadium at RF&P Park in Henrico, the Monarchs’ coach gave a stern “no” to excited autograph seekers. This was a major downer for a hoard of young fans, many of whom were young African-American girls, who’d waited in the sweltering heat for the rare opportunity to see Mo’ne play. The group had congregated behind the Monarchs’ dugout with hats and notepads for signing. The explanation from Monarchs Coach Steve Bandura: “This isn’t supposed to be the ‘Mo’ne Davis Traveling All-Stars,’ but that’s what it has become. Our tour is about much more than that. We’re here to pay respect to the Civil Rights Movement and Negro Leagues and promote baseball in the inner city.” In fact, in the hurried minutes after the game, Coach Bandura didn’t want Mo’ne interviewed unless the entire Monarchs team was involved. Only grudgingly, he allowed the Richmond Free Press a moment with the 14-year-old sports phenom with the waistlength braids. Quick Q&A: RFP: What has been the toughest part of moving from a Little League field (with a 46-foot pitch distance) to a full-size baseball diamond (60 feet, 6 inches)? Mo’ne: “The bigger field is a challenge. I really haven’t (physically) grown much since I was in Little League, so throwing that extra distance is tough.”
For the scrapbook Here are the Metropolitan Junior Baseball League All-Stars who can say they played against the famous Mo’ne Davis and the Anderson Monarchs: Caleb Cousey, Mark Norrell Jr., Keyante Wright, Markell Patillo, Leslie Walker, *Demara Robinson, Manchee Edwards, Jashawn Richardson, John Bowman, Davionne Anderson, Janaz Clyburn, Donovan Wigfall, Darmarae Kendall, Keondre Shelton and Jonathan Martin. Teams selected from 13 year olds and 14-year-olds from the MJBL, Richmond Parks and Recreation and the Glen Allen Youth Athletic Association Babe Ruth League. Coaches: John Bowman, Mike Berry, Mark Norrell. * Only female player. MJBL Director: William Forrester Jr. The Anderson Monarchs, from the Marian Anderson Recreation Center in Philadelphia, are a hand-picked all-star team from the Philadelphia area. Many played for the Taney Dragons in the 2014 Little League World Series.
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Baseball phenom Mo’ne Davis winds up to make the pitch last Saturday as the Anderson Monarchs took on the local Metropolitan Junior Baseball League team at Glen Allen Stadium at RF&P Park.
She noted she is 5-foot-4, the same height she was last summer when she became famous hurling for the Taney Dragons in the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pa. RFP: How do you see your future in baseball? Mo’ne: “I love baseball, but I’ll probably concentrate more on basketball. That’s my favorite sport.” Let it be said that her answers, albeit restricted, were said with a smile and a friendly twinkle in her hazel eyes. Reputation: Since taking Williamsport by storm, Mo’ne has appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated, had her No. 11 jersey placed in the Baseball Hall of Fame, been interviewed on “The Tonight Show” and been named the 2014 Associated Press Female Athlete of the Year. At RF&P Park: Pitching a scoreless first inning, Mo’ne allowed a single and walk, but fanned three. She later played two innings at third base and another in left field, with no chances. To start the MJBL at the top of the sixth, Frank J. Thornton, right, chairman of the Henrico County Board of she strapped on a catcher’s mask to warm up Supervisors, and Supervisor Richard W. “Dick” Glover try out the bus the the Monarchs’ pitcher. Anderson Monarchs rolled in on. It’s a replica of a 1947 Flxible Clipper like At the plate, batting sixth in Coach Banthe one used by the Kansas City Monarchs. The only “air conditioning” dura’s order, she had three opportunities at comes from opening the windows.
bat. During the first inning, she grounded to third, but reached first base on an errant throw and later scored. During the third inning, she hit a double to center field and scored. During the fifth inning, she popped up to first. Player to watch: Look out for powerful infielder Zion Spearman, who had hits on each of his four times at bat, with three doubles off the fence. Spearman, who slugged several homers in last year’s Little League World Series, attends same school as Mo’ne, Springside Chestnut Hill Academy, in suburban Philadelphia. Crowd: About 300 people were on hand at Glen Allen Stadium, a first-rate facility about 11 miles northwest of Downtown. The Diamond was unavailable because of a 5:05 p.m. double-header last Saturday for the Flying Squirrels. Considering the expected crowd and parking issues, there was no other suitable Mr. Hudson location within the city. In 2012, with a then unknown Mo’ne on the roster, the Monarchs played a MJBL team at Hotchkiss Field in North Side with little ado. Among the spectators this year was Henrico resident Edward Hudson, who played catcher for several African-American teams during their barnstorming days following the demise of the Negro Leagues — the Detroit Stars, the Kansas City Monarchs and the New York Giants. Team effort: Hampton Inn & Suites provided lodging for the Monarchs. The MJBL uniforms were furnished by JDS Construction. Bus tour: The Monarchs are traveling in a replica of a 1947 Flxible Clipper bus, similar to one used by the Kansas City Monarchs in the 1940s. The vehicle has no air conditioning. From Richmond, the Anderson Monarchs went to Durham. Other stops — many with Civil Rights Movement significance — include Memphis, Atlanta, Selma, Ala., Birmingham, Little Rock, Ark., and Brooklyn, N.Y. The 21-day tour includes games in 19 cities. Looking ahead: Mo’ne plans to play varsity soccer (midfield) and basketball (point guard) as a Springside freshman. Her baseball plans aren’t as clear, as most girls shift to softball when aging up to the full-size field. “The boys, as they mature, usually catch up and pass the girls,” said Coach Bandura. “And they may eventually catch up with Mo’ne.” With a pause, he added: “But they sure haven’t yet.” P.S. autographs: Though she was clearly willing, officially Mo’ne signed no post-game autographs — at least none her coach knew about.
Average-sized players make big splash in NBA History tells us that big men rule the NBA. But that history book may be in the process of being rewritten. The Golden State Warriors dominated the world’s toughest league this season with a different recipe than many other teams. Led by “Splash Brothers” Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson, the Warriors won a Stephen Curry whopping 83 games — regular season and playoffs combined — en route to the championship title. The champs’big men — Australian Andrew Bogut and David Lee, who is in his 10th season out of Florida — while serviceable, will never need to compose any Hall of Fame induction speeches. Each “big” averaged eight points per game. By comparison, Curry and Thompson combined to average 45.5. In rolling to its first title since 1975, the Warriors set a playoff record with 215 successful three-point “splashes.” The previous mark of 203 was set last year by the NBA champion San Antonio Spurs. And, the fourth highest before this season was 186 by the 2014 finalist Miami Heat. Does anyone spot a trend here? More average-sized players are playing a larger role in the NBA, although it should be noted the 2014 San Antonio Spurs had Tim Duncan, one of the sport’s all-time top lost-post operators. The Warriors, with no one resembling a Duncan, made 883 of 2,217 three-point attempts, or 40 percent, during the season. Curry shot .443 from beyond the arc and Thompson shot .439. The NBA’s 3-point semicircle measures 22 feet from the basket in the corners and 23 feet, 9 inches at the top of key.
You don’t need to be a Calculus professor at MIT to understand the numbers. Threes beat twos. Making 40 percent of 3-pointers is the same as making 60 percent of 2-point shots, and no team has ever hit 60 percent overall for a season. The highest ever is .545 by the 1985 LA Lakers. The Warriors never won a title with the Klay Thompson most prolific 2-point shooter of all time, Wilt Chamberlain. But thanks to arguably the greatest 3-point launcher in annals, they have the right to hang a championship banner in the Oracle Arena in Oakland, Calif. The Warriors were brilliant from start to finish, going 67-15 in the regular season and 16-5 in the playoffs. During the regular season, Curry connected on 286 3-pointers, breaking the standard of 269 set by Seattle’s Ray Allen in 2006. In the past three seasons, Curry has 819 triples, not counting playoffs. The former Davidson College star has 1,191 treys for his six-year career and has his sights set on Allen’s all-time mark of 2,973, which was established over 19 campaigns. The 6-foot-3, 190-pound Curry had a co-star during the Warriors’ wondrous run. Backcourt mate Thompson added 239 3-pointers after netting 223 in 2014 and 211 in 2013. With an eye on repeating in 2016, the Warriors have a winning formula that appears sustainable. The NBA is undergoing a makeover, shifting from power to precision. To many, it’s a positive development.
Big Men Inc. Here’s look at how some of the greatest big men in NBA history have equaled championships. All are in the Basketball Hall of Fame except for still-active Tim Duncan of the San Antonio Spurs. NBA titles Player Team/Teams 11 Bill Russell Boston 7 George Mikan Minneapolis Lakers 6 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Milwaukee, LA Lakers 5 Tim Duncan San Antonio 4 Shaquille O’Neal Los Angeles, Orlando 4 Robert Parish Boston, Golden State 3 Kevin McHale Boston 2 Hakeem Olajuwon Houston 2 Wilt Chamberlain Philadelphia, LA Lakers 2 Willis Reed NY Knicks 2 Bill Walton Portland, Boston 1 Moses Malone Philadelphia Note: Hall of Famer Nate Thurmond never won a NBA title with the Warriors, the Chicago Bulls or the Cleveland Cavaliers. But he was a seven-time all-star, seven-time All-Defensive pick and was named to the NBA’s 50th Anniversary All-Time Team.
Consider this: From a tutor’s standpoint, it’s more realistic to try and teach a youngster to shoot like Curry than it is to “coach” him to grow to be as big as Shaquille O’Neal.
Bigger Huguenot moves to new sports conference Starting with the 2015-16 school year, Richmond’s five comprehensive high schools no longer will compete in the same athletic conference. Because of its larger enrollment, Huguenot High School has been moved from Conference 26 of Division 3-A East to Conference 20 of Division 4-A East. Replacing Huguenot High in Conference 26 is Spotsylvania High School, enrollment 1,131, from the Fredericksburg area. Other Conference 26 schools are George Wythe, Thomas Jefferson, Armstrong and John Marshall high schools of Richmond, plus Petersburg High School (enrollment 822) and Hopewell High School (enrollment 1,127). Huguenot High, with 1,264 students, will be in Conference 20 with Dinwiddie (enrollment 1,357), Hanover (enrollment 1,229), Midlothian
appealed the preliminary ruling and (enrollment 1,491), Monacan (enrollremains in Division 3 for now. ment 1,381) and Powhatan (enrollment Huguenot Activities Director Shea 1,399) high schools. Collins says the conference reClassification status is based on alignment won’t have much impact enrollment and determined by the on the Falcons’ regular season sports Charlottesville-based Virginia High schedules for the upcoming season, School League. but will become a larger challenge The five Richmond schools have down the road when new schedules been part of Conference 26 since are determined. VHSL’s major shake-up in 2013, when For the 2015-16 school year, the enrollment, instead of geography, Coach Jennings Falcons’ new division/conference home became the biggest factor in conferwill be a factor only for region play and beyond in ence alignment. Divisions are numbered 1 through 6, corre- football, and in postseason conference play and beyond in all other sports. sponding to the smallest to the largest. The Falcons football team will continue playAt one juncture, it appeared John Marshall High, the city’s smallest school in terms of enrollment, ing its former Dominion District foes: Division 6 would be dropped to Division 2 for the upcoming Manchester, James River and Cosby high schools; school year. However, John Marshall officials Division 5 schools L.C. Bird and Clover Hill high
schools; and Division 3 George Wythe High, along with Division 4 Midlothian and Monacan high schools. “It’s a tough schedule, but it should help us in the long run, if we make it to regions,” said Collins. Other games will be at home against Division 4 Lafayette High School (enrollment 1,158) of Williamsburg and Thomas Jefferson High. Under second-year coach Bryan Jennings, Huguenot High football will open the 2015 gridiron slate with a doubleheader on Aug. 29 at its new artificial turf field on Forest Hill Avenue. Armstrong and Wythe high schools, both with new coaches, will play at noon, followed by Huguenot versus Thomas Jefferson High. Armstrong’s first-year coach is McDaniel Anderson, while Dion Foxx is in his first season at Wythe.
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Involvement of Dejouirs in the community: Our contributions include the Haiti Relief Fund, United Negro College Fund and the Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial Project Foundation Inc. Other support includes volunteer services and goods to the YWCA Battered Women’s Initiative. Dream for the chapter: Health, happiness and active participation in city, state and national civic endeavors. If I could have my wish, it would be: Growth in membership and sustained programming over the next five years and onward. Nobody knows: I am afraid of steep stairs. Best time of my life: My family’s 1973 reunion at Ocean Pines, Md., on Teele Bay. Outlook at start of day: Thankful and positive. End of day: Prayerful. How I unwind: Reviewing the events of the day with my husband. What people think when they first meet me: I don’t look my age. My friends like me because I’m: Caring and honest. The one thing that I can’t stand: Friction and negativity. The person who influenced me the most: My mother. The book that influenced me
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Frances T. Hayes served two terms as president of the Richmond Chapter of Club Dejouir Inc. in the 1970s. Now, four decades later, she has embarked on her third term as president of the nonprofit women’s social and civic organization. Mrs. Hayes took the reins of the group again in December 2014, “upon the untimely death of Ethel ‘Cootie’ Lovings,” she explains. Her term is scheduled to expire in 2016. Mrs. Hayes, a Richmond native and retired teacher, faced big challenges as soon as she assumed the presidency this goround. The Richmond chapter is hosting Club Dejouir’s 60th National Conclave in Metro Richmond. They have been organizing it since 2012, led by Jean Fountain, the chapter’s conclave planning committee chair. The conclave is scheduled from Friday, June 26, through Sunday, June 28, at the Wyndham Virginia Crossings Hotel and Conference Center in Henrico County. About 60 Dejouir members from across the nation are expected to attend the weekend of fun that is being called “Champagne and Diamonds — A Dejouir Sparkling Affair.” Planned activities include a Hawaiian-themed social Friday night, a “Black Tie Gala” dinner-dance Saturday and a farewell breakfast Sunday. The first Dejouir chapter was formed in Washington in 1955. Today, there are six chapters in the Mid-Atlantic region. Mrs. Hayes and a group of newlyweds formed the Richmond organization in 1955 “to plan events and enjoy life together,” she explains. “Our mission is to promote a social atmosphere among women of like ideals and to stimulate active participation in civic, fraternal and charitable activities of our city, state and nation,” she explains. The Richmond chapter currently has 11 members, she says. In her role as president, Mrs. Hayes says she will seek to “recruit new members to ensure our legacy continues.” Here’s a look at this week’s Personality, Frances T. Hayes:
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Mrs. Mary T. Kemp and Ms. Vivian A. Minor served as pageant co-chairpersons. The president of the organization for 2013-2015 is Mrs. Margaret P. Gaines. The winner of the title for “Miss Unity 2015” is Miss Taylore Micha Harris, Henrico High School, daughter of Mr. James and Mrs. Wendy Harris, escorted by Mr. Macky T. Cisse, Henrico High School, son of Ms. Rita Williams and Mr. Latif Cisse; First Runner-up, Miss Kiera LaShaé Cheatham, Varina High School, daughter of Ms. Kenyetta Cheatham and Mr. Gregory Howard, escorted by Mr. Oziás K. Williams, Varina High School, son of Ms. Angela Williams; Second Runner-up, Miss Jasmine Alece James, Lee Davis High School, daughter of Mr. Cory and Mrs. Alicia Mickleberry, escorted by Mr. Marcellus N. Gaines, Henrico High School, son of Mr. Adolphus and Mrs. Allison Gaines; Third Runner-up, Miss Tamia Jevon Futrell, Varina High School, daughter of Ms. Jessica Futrell and Mr. Talmadge Richardson, escorted by Mr. Taejon J. Harris, Varina High School, son of Ms. Teshekia Harris and Mr. Thomas Henderson (deceased); and Fourth Runner-up, Miss Samaria Brianna May, Elko Middle School, daughter of Mrs. Linda May and Mr. Eric Eason, escorted by Mr. Jaleel O. Hubbard, Old Dominion University, son of Ms. Tamonica Hubbard and Mr. Jeffrey Montaque. Miss Kiera L. Cheatham also won the title of “Miss Radiance” (chosen among the contestants). The pageant was blessed with the assistance of Ms. Michele “Mikki” D. Spencer, mistress of ceremony; Mr. Rodney Williams, choreographer; Mr. Lloyd “Doc” Christian, musician; and Ms. Johnise Dupree, photographer. The City Dance Theatre, directed by Mr. Williams, also performed. Sisters United will also be awarding four $1,000.00 scholarships this year. The recipients, Kiera L. Cheatham, Varina High School, daughter of Ms. Kenyetta Cheatham and Mr. Gregory Howard, will be attending James Madison University; Jayla M. Kemp, Lee Davis High School, daughter of Mr. William III and Mrs. Ilene Kemp, will be attending the University of Virginia; Azhanira M. Nutall, Meadowbrook High School, daughter of Mr. Steven and Mrs. Tonya Nutall, will be attending Norfolk State University; and Chelsea S. Taylor, Lee Davis High School, daughter of Mr. Jerry and Mrs. Sheree Taylor, will be attending Radford University.
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Happenings 50-year reunion Members of the Virginia Students Civil Rights Committee participated in this voter registration march in August 1965 from First Baptist Church in Victoria to the Lunenburg County Courthouse. The Ku Klux Klan resented many of the organization’s efforts, hosting Klan rallies in the area such as this March 1966 rally in nearby Emporia.
Photo and flier courtesy of Bill Monnie
Student civil rights workers recall efforts By Dale M. Brumfield
The Charleston, S.C., church shooting is an ugly reminder that “racist violence is not a ghost,” said Bruce Smith 71, of Woodbridge, a volunteer lobbyist for AARP. Fifty years ago, Mr. Smith, a student at Lynchburg College, was among a group of Virginia college students who went into the impoverished so-called “Black Belt” of Southside Virginia to help empower African-American residents by registering them to vote. The Virginia Students Civil Rights Committee, formed in late 1964 under a program of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, planned to “attack the roots of the social evils of poverty, deprivation and segregation.” Some of their efforts were met by hatred and intimidation, including rallies by the Ku Klux Klan. During a 50th anniversary reunion last weekend in Blackstone, alumni of the VSCRC recalled their efforts in the Virginia communities that started in the summer of 1965. The VSCRC, a racially diverse group, didn’t go into the Deep South. Instead, they elected to travel to the rural counties of Amelia, Dinwiddie, Lunenburg, Nottoway, Powhatan and Brunswick. The median income of these counties in 1964 was $3,350. One-fourth of all African-American families earned less than $1,000 annually and nearly 70 percent of black students dropped out of school. With only 18.6 percent of African-Americans in the area registered to vote, the VSCRC’s primary initiative was voter registration drives. Once settled in churches and family homes, the students teamed with local black leaders, such as the late Lunenburg Branch NAACP President Nathaniel Lee Hawthorne, and went door to door with the goal of upsetting a white-controlled power structure that kept many African-Americans in a cycle of poverty and second class citizenship. The group also addressed farming inequities
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Alumni and guests of the Virginia Students Civil Rights Committee talk about their efforts in Southside Virginia at a 50th anniversary reunion last weekend in Blackstone. Facing the camera, from left, David Nolan, Janet Dewart Bell, Bruce Smith and Scott Marshall.
in an area where tobacco reigned as the cash crop. Many poor black and white farmers were forced into sharecropping because of unfair seed and fertilizer allotments. “We had to get in the system to change it,” said Dr. Lucious “Duke” Edwards, 71, retired archivist at Virginia State University, an original chairman of the project. “We would eat breakfast on Main Street” in Victoria, he recalled. Mr. Smith or Bob Foley, who are both white, “would put sugar in their coffee, then hand me the same spoon to use — just to aggravate people.” “They needed to be picked on,” Mr. Edwards continued, noting that the federal 1964 Public Accommodations Act outlawed racial discrimination in restaurants, but the local business owners would not follow it. “We weren’t breaking the law by sitting at the counter,” Mr. Edwards said. “They were breaking the law.” Still, residents of the rural communities were hesitant to rock the boat. “I drove up a dirt road to a house and I saw the people running out the back door, frightened that some white guy was coming,” said Scott
Marshall, 67, who was active in the Civil Rights Movement. “Sharecroppers wanted nothing to do with me,” said Bill Monnie, 72, who attend Penn State University and had participated in voting rights marches in Selma, Ala., just months earlier in March 1965. Aware of the VSCRC’s work that summer, the North Carolina KKK came into several counties and near the town of Victoria to organize rallies. After seeing a burning cross in a yard, Nan Grogan Orrock organized a successful boycott with fellow VSCRC members against the Victoria Chamber of Commerce for not stopping a nearby rally. “We drove people to Kenbridge to shop,” she said. Ms. Orrock, now 71, represents a heavily African-American district of Atlanta and East Point, Ga., in the Georgia Senate. Today, the impact of the VSCRC’s work is difficult to quantify, as the area is experiencing different problems than in 1965. The graduation rate for African-American students in the area is around 84 percent, ac-
cording to Virginia Department of Education statistics. And the median income for AfricanAmerican families ranges from $25,659 in Brunswick County to $46,875 in Dinwiddie County, according to 2013 figures from the U.S. Census Bureau. While the VSCRC convinced county registrars to expand their hours, resulting in hundreds more African-Americans on the voter rolls, people today — both black and white — simply don’t vote, said retired Virginia Court of Appeals Judge Larry G. Elder of Dinwiddie, who was elected commonwealth’s attorney in Dinwiddie in the mid-1970s. He said Dinwiddie County has 11,000 registered voters but only 700 cast ballots in the June 9 primary election. “In the 1970s, Lunenburg County was booming and blacks could get jobs,” said Shirley Robertson Lee, a historian in Victoria. Today, the priorities seem misplaced, she said. “Grant money is coming in, but it is creating parks and horse trails. Factories are closed. There are no jobs, but there are running trails,” she said. Lunenburg resident Sarah Foster thinks race relations have actually regressed. “Blacks and whites don’t communicate,” she said. “I don’t see any improvement.” There was complete agreement, however, of the role Mr. Hawthorne, the Lunenburg NAACP president, played in his dogged fight against segregation until his death in 1974. “Hawthorne was fearless, and an effort should be made to name a school after him instead of segregationists like Mills Godwin,” Mr. Smith said, referring to the former governor. The VSCRC “is something that stayed with me my whole life,” said Dorothy Walker Hatchett, a Victoria resident whose family housed some of the students in 1965. “I got a degree in social work because I knew it was necessary. It has been bittersweet, too, looking at what is going on, especially with what happened in Charleston.”
Alumnus Rayvon Owen to sing Saturday with Richmond Boys Choir The renowned Richmond Boys Choir is performing its season finale concert Saturday, June 27, at Virginia Union University — and they have a special guest. Boys Choir alumnus Rayvon Owen of “American Idol” fame is scheduled to appear with the choir at its 6 p.m. concert in Coburn Hall, according to Craig Matthews, artistic director of the choir. Mr. Owen, a Henrico County native and former Henrico High School student, reached the final four in the “American Idol” national TV singing competition before he was eliminated Rayvon Owen this spring. A $10 donation is suggested for adults and youngsters ages 11 and older. Children 10 and under will be admitted free. The Richmond Boys Choir was formed in 1996 as a collaborative project between Theatre IV, the Richmond Symphony and the Boys & Girls Club of Metro Richmond, according to its website. The group has performed before four U.S. presidents, including President Obama, and has wowed audiences across the nation. For more information on the concert: www.richmondboyschoir. org or (804) 859-8553.
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Scores of people gathered on South Side last Saturday to celebrate Juneteenth, the day that commemorates the announcement of the abolition of slavery in Texas on June 19, 1865. Right, Elijah Coles Brown, a gifted 11-year-old orator from Henrico County who donned a wig, beard and period dress, recites Frederick Douglass’ famed “The Meaning of July Fourth for the Negro” speech. The speech attacked the hypocrisy of July 4th celebrations during times of enslavement. Above, Danny Richardson of the HaliwaSaponi Tribe in North Carolina uses sage to bless J. Ron Fleming in a Native American ceremony kicking off the event presented by the Elegba Folklore Society.
Revel in the arts
Members of the internationally acclaimed Step Afrika! step group perform at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts last Saturday in “Celebrate African and AfricanAmerican Art: All Good!” a celebration of all art forms. Right, Indacia Turner, 11, shows off her skills in Double Dutch jump roping as Gail Kingrey and Abbie Dentler of the Swingers Jump Rope Team handle the ropes at the museum’s Pauley Center Patio. Other activities included interactive games, creating Egungun-inspired masks and a musical performance by the Afrika Arkestra.
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Maggie Ingram, ‘Gospel Queen of Richmond,’ dies at 84 Evangelist Maggie Ingram — known as the “Gospel Queen of Richmond” — brought audiences to their feet in praise and worship at churches, festivals, auditoriums and other places for more than six decades. The gentle woman with the warm smile was the matriarch of The Ingramettes, the gospel group that was comprised of several generations of the Ingram family. Led by Mrs. Ingram’s soul-stirring singing, the group wowed audiences in Richmond and up and down the East Coast. They performed at venues including The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, the Richmond Folk Festival, Dogwood Dell and in countless churches. Mrs. Ingram is being remembered following her death Tuesday, June 23, in Richmond. “She was at home surrounded by family and friends,” said her daughter, the Rev. Almeta Ingram-Miller, who sings with The Ingramettes. She was 84. Viewings will be held 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 30, and also from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 1, at Wilson & Associates’ Funeral Service, 5008 Nine Mile Road in Eastern Henrico County. The community will celebrate her life at a funeral 11 a.m. Thursday, July 2, at Saint Paul’s Baptist Church, 4247 Creighton
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Road, in Henrico County. Word of Mrs. Ingram’s death spread quickly among the faith community and other circles where she had touched so many lives. “Her immense contributions to the intricate fabric of church
worship and gospel music as a whole were only eclipsed by her extraordinary dedication to loving and raising her family,” said Richmond gospel artist Larry Bland. Mrs. Ingram was born July 4, 1930, on a plantation in Coffee County, Ga. She worked in the cotton and tobacco fields with her parents. She began playing the piano and singing at an early age. At age 16, she married Thomas Jefferson Ingram. They had five children, and the family moved to Miami, where The Ingramettes was formed. Mrs. Ingram moved to Richmond in 1961, where she raised her children in the East End. She worked for the city and later opened a day care business. She also began a prison ministry and later opened her home as a “halfway house” to female inmates after they were released. Early in the 1980s, Mrs. Ingram was licensed as an evangelist by the Church of God in Christ. Meanwhile, Maggie Ingram and The Ingramettes continued to perform at hundreds of venues, uplifting the spirits of countless people. Mrs. Ingram is survived by three sons, John Ingram, Lucious Ingram and Tommy Ingram; two daughters Rev. Ingram-Miller and Elder Christine Murphy; and a host of other family and friends.
Shooting survivor carries own message of forgiveness By Joey Matthews
Outreach in 2010. It was then that he decided it was time to forgive the man who shot him. Criminal charges against the man did not go forward because witnesses did not show up to testify, he said. “I carried that anger and rage for years and it fueled my drug addiction,” recalled Mr. Mr. Stanley Stanley. “I had to let it go.” He now works at the church, plays the piano at events and is a motivational speaker, inspiring audiences with his story of survival and forgiveness. Mr. Stanley and millions of people around the world watched the televised South Carolina bond hearing to see how grieving family members in Charleston would address Mr. Roof, a hate-filled 21-year-old loner. One by one, they said they forgave him and would pray for his soul.
A Henrico County man who survived being shot eight times in 2004 — and later forgave the shooter — said he was moved to tears as family members of the nine victims of the Charleston, S.C., church massacre appeared last Friday in a Charleston courtroom and told Dylann Roof, the racist gunman, they forgave him. “I’m grateful that they reached that point,” Marcus Stanley, a 29-year-old musician and staff member at New Life Outreach International church in Chesterfield County, told the Free Press. “It’s essential for the healing process.” Mr. Stanley knows. He said bitterness and rage consumed him as a young man, reportedly for a gang initiation, repeatedly shot him at point-blank range after Mr. Stanley performed in Baltimore at a musical event. He said he nearly died and became addicted to painkillers and heroin after the incident. He said he turned his life around after entering a Christian-based treatment program at New Life
“I just want everybody to know … I forgive you,” said Nadine Collier, a daughter of victim Ethel Lance, 70. Felicia Sanders spoke about her son, Tywanza Sanders, 26, who was killed in the June 17 shooting. She turned to the dispassionate young man who appeared at the bond hearing in a video feed from the Al Cannon Detention Center in North Charleston. “We welcomed you Wednesday night in our Bible study with welcome arms,” she said, her voice trembling. “Tywanza Sanders was my son. But Tywanza Sanders was my hero. Tywanza was my hero … May God have mercy on you.” Mr. Stanley, like many others, was deeply touched by the outpouring of love. “It really shows that there really are good people out there who will respond in love even in their darkest times,” he said. “Unless you’ve gone through it, the grieving process is very difficult to understand.” Mr. Stanley also reached out to Mr. Roof
Pope weighs in on weapons, climate Free Press wire reports
People who manufacture weapons or invest in weapons industries are hypocrites if they call themselves Christians, Pope Francis said earlier this week. The pope issued his toughest condemnation to date of the weapons industry at a rally Sunday of thousands of young people at the end of the first day of his trip to the Italian city of Turin. “If you trust only men, you have lost,” he told the young people in a long, rambling talk about war, trust and politics after putting aside his prepared address. “It makes me think of ... people, managers, businessmen who call themselves Christians and they manufacture weapons. That leads to a bit of distrust, doesn’t it?” he said to applause. He also criticized those who invest in weapons industries, saying “duplicity is the currency of today ... they say one thing and do another.” It was the second time in a week that the religious leader’s
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views have gained international attention. On June 19, the pope demanded swift action to save the planet from environmental ruin with an encyclical that plunged the Catholic Church into political controversy over climate change. In the first papal document dedicated to the environment, he called for “decisive action, here and now,” to stop environmental degradation and global warming, squarely backing scientists who say it is mostly man-made. In the encyclical “Laudato Si (Praise Be), On the Care of Our
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sumer movements accomplish by boycotting certain products” in order to force companies to respect the environment. His clarion call to his flock of 1.2 billion Catholics could spur the world’s Catholics to lobby policymakers on ecology issues and climate change.
after he learned of the shootings. He said after he and his wife prayed for the victims the morning after the killings, “I wanted to make a difference some way.” He posted a message on Mr. Roof’s Facebook page after authorities broadcast they were looking for him in connection with the massacre. Mr. Stanley’s post went viral with more than 10 million hits. He was besieged with interview requests from local and national media. “I don’t look at you with the eyes of hatred, or judge you by your appearance or race,” Mr. Stanley wrote, “but I look at you as a human being that made a horrible decision to take the lives of nine living and breathing people. “Children do not grow up with hatred in their hearts,” his post continued. “In this world, we are born colorblind. Somewhere along the line, you were taught to hate people that are not like you, and that is truly tragic. Give your heart to Jesus and confess your sins with a heart of forgiveness. He is the only one that can save your soul and forgive you for this terrible act that you have done.”
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MC’s: Dr. Johnny J. Branch and Cavell Philips Greetings from Councilman Chris Hilbert
Performances by: Ministry through Dance: Camille E. Preston Voices of Hope Youth Choir Ministerial Staff of St. John Baptist: K-I-N-G-D-O-M Unique in Christ Praise Dance Ministry of Trinity Baptist Church Antoine Scott/Comedian Donell Hopkins: Spoken Word Zion’s Voices Debo Dabney and Desiree Roots Richmond Gospel Gents Gospel 440 Richmond Youth Jazz Guild Thomas Payne and Company Image of Purpose Mime Ministry Falton Manning Saxophonist
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New Deliverance Evangelistic Church
1701 Turner Road, North Chesterfield, Virginia 23225 (804) 276-0791 office (804)276-5272 fax www.ndec.net
2006 Decatur Street Richmond, VA 23224
Remember... At New Deliverance, You Are Home! See you there and bring a friend.
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Dr. Robert L. Pettis, Sr., Pastor Sunday Service 10 a.m. Church School 8:45 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study 7p.m. Transportation Services 232-2867 “Reclaiming the Lost by Proclaiming the Gospel”
Bishop G. O. Glenn D. Min., Founder Mother Marcietia S. Glenn First Lady
Sunday 8 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Service
Wednesday Services Senior Citizens Noonday Bible Study Every Wed. 12noon -1 p.m. Bible Study Count: noonday Wednesday night 7 p.m. Prayer 7:15 p.m. Bible Teaching Sanctuary - All Are Welcome!
Saturday
8:30 a.m. Intercessory Prayer
You can now view Sunday Morning Service “AS IT HAPPENS” online! Also, for your convenience, we now offer “full online giving.” Visit www.ndec.net.
Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord: Hebrew 12:14 (KJV) Tune in on Sunday Morning to WTVR - Channel 6 - 8:30 a.m. Sunday TV Broadcast WTVZ 9 a.m. Norfolk/Tidewater Thursday & Friday Radio Broadcast WREJ 1540 AM Radio - 8:15 a.m.- 8:30 a.m.
THE NEW DELIVERANCE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (NDCA)
ENROLL NOW!!! Accepting applications for children 2 yrs. old to 3rd Grade Our NDCA curriculum also consists of a Before and After program. Now Enrolling for our Nursery Ages 6 weeks - 2yrs. old. For more information Please call (804) 276-4433 Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm
Richmond Free Press
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Faith News/Directory
Handling Ramadan and diabetes Free Press wire reports
Muslims around the world marked the start of Ramadan last week. The month of intense prayer includes dawn until sunset fasting and nightly feasts. Fasting is one of the five pillars of Islam, along with the Muslim declaration of faith, daily prayer, charity and making the hajj pilgrimage to Mecca. To prepare for the fast, Muslims eat what is commonly called “suhoor,” a pre-dawn meal of power foods to get them through the day. Muslims with Type 2 diabetes who fast during Ramadan may benefit from individualized education programs, according to findings presented earlier this month at the annual meeting of the American Diabetes Association in Boston. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Muslim lunar calendar, when the Quran was first revealed to Muhammed, according to Islamic doctrine. The month was calculated to begin this year on June 18 in most countries. While people with diabetes are exempt from fasting under Islamic law, many still choose to do so, said Dr. Mahmoud Ibrahim, an endocrinologist and the director of the Diabetes Education Center in McDonough, Ga. “Our mission is not to ignore them but trying to help them achieve safer fasting as much as we can,” he said. According to Dr. Ibrahim, fasting during Ramadan poses two types of risk to people with Type 2 diabetes, sometimes called adult-onset diabetes. First are complications such as low blood sugar; high blood sugar; ketoacidosis, a metabolic imbalance that can be fatal; dehydration; and blood clots.
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. Radio Ministry: Sunday: 9:30 a.m. {1540 AM}
“MAKE IT HAPPEN”
child should not fast. And any women who are diabetic and pregnant should not fast at all.” The ADA recommends that people with Type 2 diabetes who choose to fast during Ramadan receive education on how to achieve a safer fast. At the ADA meeting, Dr. Ibrahim presented the results of his study of 774 men and women with Type 2 diabetes who planned to fast last year during Ramadan. Study participants attended one of 16 clinics in Egypt, Iran, Jordan and Saudi Arabia. Half of the clinics provided an individualized education program to study participants while the other half provided usual care. The education program addressed meal planning, physical activity, blood glucose monitoring and acute metabolic complications. It also provided an individualized diabetes treatment plan. After Ramadan, Dr. Ibrahim and his team found that study participants who received individualized education were more likely to have modified their treatment Khaled Al Odat/Associated Press during Ramadan, to monitor their blood sugar at least twice a day, and to have better knowledge of the signs A nurse in Amman, Jordan, draws blood from a patient at Jordan’s and symptoms of hypoglycemia. National Center for Diabetes. The center is particularly busy ahead They also reduced their body mass index signifiof Ramadan, when many Muslims seek advice on whether they can cantly and improved their blood glucose control. The observe the sunrise to sunset fast during the holy month. education program group had more mild and moderate Second, Muslims who observe Ramadan often feast after episodes of hypoglycemia, but fewer severe episodes. breaking their fast, which can lead to weight gain. Dr. Ibrahim stressed that he and his colleagues only enrolled “The decision to fast is actually an interplay between three people who were not on insulin in the study and did not have major players — the person himself, his religious leader and any complications of diabetes. the medical adviser,” Dr. Ibrahim said. “All people with Type The full results of Dr. Ibrahim’s study have been published 1 diabetes, or who need insulin, should not fast. Any underage in the British Medical Journal. Theme: “A Woman of Strength, A Woman of Substance”
Mount Olive Baptist Church
“The Church With A Welcome”
Sharon Baptist Church
Rev. Darryl G. Thompson, Pastor
22 E. Leigh Street, Richmond, VA 23219 • 643-3825 thesharonbaptistchurch.com Rev. Dr. Paul A. Coles, Pastor
Sunday, June 28, 2015
Women’s Day
2015 Theme: The Year of Moving Forward
8:00 a.m. Morning Worship 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 11:15 a.m. Morning Worship
Guest Speaker: Rev. Vanessa Phillips (Richmond Christian Center) Music by: Dr. Johnny Branch, Rev. Annesto Younger and Friends
8775 Mount Olive Avenue Glen Allen, Virginia 23060 (804) 262-9614 Phone (804) 262-2397 Fax www.mobcva.org
Summer Worship Schedule
Sunday, June 7, 2015 Sunday, September 13, 2015
Worship Service 10:00 AM Sunday School and New Members Class 8:30 AM
Pastor Kevin Cook
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
11:00 AM Mid-day Meditation
7204 Bethlehem Road • Henrico, VA 23228 • (804) 672-9319 HOMECOMING CELEBRATION SUNDAY JULY 12, 2015
MORNING
TUESDAY:
Service: 10:00 a.m. Rev. Angelo V. Chatmon
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Phil. 4:13
SUNDAY, June 28, 2015 9AM The Family Altar
(A time for meditation, healing, and deliverance)
Dr. Kirkland R. Walton, Pastor
Worship Opportunities Sundays:
Rev. F. Todd Gray, Pastor Fifth Street Baptist Church, Richmond, VA
Morning Worship Church School Morning Worship
Revs. Dwight & Jennell W. Riddick, Pastors First Baptist Church, Franklin, VA
Unity Sundays (2nd Sundays)
WEDNESDAY: THURSDAY:
Dr. Steven G. Blunt, Pastor First Baptist Church-Mahan, Suffolk, VA
Speaker: Rev. Ralph S. Hodge Second Baptist Church - Southside
St. Peter Baptist Church
REVIVAL
JULY 14 - JULY 17, 2015
Praise & Worship 7 p.m.; Service 7:30 p.m.
Praise & Worship: 2:00 p.m. Service: 2:30 p.m.
Theme for 2015: Becoming a Five-Star Church of Excellence
Psalm 134:2
P ILGRIM J OURNEY B APTIST C HURCH R EV. ANGELO V. C HATMON, P ASTOR
AFTERNOON
Sixth Baptist Church We Are Growing In The Kingdom As We Grow The Kingdom with Word, Worship and Witness
“Lifting God Up Through It All”
Church School Morning Worship
8 A.M. 9:30 A.M. 11 A.M. 8:30 A.M. 10 A.M.
Bible Study will be in recess starting 7/2 through 8/24 for summer break.
Graduate Recognition Sunday June 28, 2015 at 11 a.m.
FRIDAY:
Rev. Jeffrey L. Reaves, Sr., Pastor Good Shepherd Baptist Church, Petersburg, VA www.pjbcrichmond.org
http://ustream.tv/channel/pjbc-tv
The Preached Word delivered by:
Dr. Adam L. Bond of Providence Baptist Church, Ashland
Church School Promotion at 9:30 a.m.
10:40AM Worship & Praise 11AM Divine Worship Message by Pastor Bibbs - “VICTORY” Scripture: But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. (1st Corinthians 15:57) Casual Dress
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Rev. Dr. Yvonne Jones Bibbs, Pastor
400 South Addison Street Richmond, Va. 23220
(near Byrd Park)
(804) 359-1691 or 359-3498 Facebook Fax (804) 359-3798 sixthbaptistrva www.sixthbaptistchurch.org
Thirty-first Street Baptist Church
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“The People’s Church”
216 W. Leigh St. • Richmond, Va. 23220 • Tel: 804-643-3366 Fax: 804-643-3367 • Email: ebcoffice1@comcast.net • web: ebcrichmond.org
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Vacation Bible School July 6 - July 10 5:00 P.M. - Dinner 5:45 P.M. - Classes Sunday Worship Sunday Church School Service of Holy Communion Service of Baptism Life Application Bible Class Wednesday Meditation & Bible Study Thursday Bible Study
11:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m. Every 3rd Sunday 2nd Sunday, 11 a.m. Mon. 6:30 p.m. Wed. 7:45 p.m. Thurs., 11:45 a.m.
Dr. Levy M. Armwood, Pastor Dr. Wallace J. Cook, Pastor Emeritus
2300 Cool Lane, Richmond, Virginia 23223 804-795-5784 (Armstrong High School Auditorium)
Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 a.m.
Come Join Us! Reverend Dr. Lester D. Frye Pastor and Founder
To empower people of God spiritually, mentally and emotionally for successful living.
… and Listen to our Radio Broadcast Sundays at 10:15 a.m. on WCLM 1450 AM
Jesus went throughout Galilee teaching in their synagogues, preaching the good news of the kingdom and healing every disease and sickness among the people. - Matthew 4:23
MONDAY-FRIDAY Nutrition Center and Clothes Closet 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
2040 Mountain Road • Glen Allen, Virginia 23060 Office 804-262-0230 • Fax 804-262-4651 • www.stpeterbaptist.net
Providence Park Baptist Church 468 E. Ladies Mile Road Richmond, VA 23222 804-329-1963 dr. Jerome Clayton Ross, Pastor
Hattitude Bring your
to celebrate Women’s day Sunday, June 28, 2015 11:00 am
Guest Speaker: Rev.
delores McQuinn
The Women’s Choir will serve. Come! Enjoy celebratory refreshments as we culminate Women’s Time. LET’S ALL WEAR HATS!!!
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Moore Street Missionary
Baptist Church
1408 W. Leigh Street • 358-6403
Dr. Alonza Lawrence Pastor
Sundays
Church School 8:30 A.M. Morning Worship 10:00 A.M.
Tuesdays
Bible Study 12 noon
Wednesdays
New Mercies Ministry 6:00 A.M. Youth Bible Study 6:00 P.M. Adult Bible Study 6:30 P.M.
823 North 31st Street Richmond, VA 23223 (804) 226-0150 Office www.31sbc.org
Women’s Time Leadership Team Mrs. Sandra Ausberry, Mrs Thomasina Binga, Mrs. Mary DePillars, Mrs. Janet Duggar, Mrs. Jane Johnson, Deacon Joan Peck
Richmond Free Press
June 25-27, 2015
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Legal Notices City of Richmond, Virginia CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the City of Richmond Planning Commission has scheduled a public hearing, open to all interested citizens, on Monday, July 6, 2015 at 1:30 p.m. in the Fifth Floor Conference Room of City Hall and the Council of the City of Richmond has scheduled a public hearing on Monday, July 27, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber on the Second Floor of City Hall, located at 900 East Broad Street, Richmond, Virginia, to consider the following ordinance: Ordinance No. 2014-137 To authorize the special use of the property known as 3022 3rd Avenue for the purpose of a twofamily detached dwelling, upon certain terms and conditions. Such a use is permitted in the R-6 district; however the subject property does not meet the minimum lot area or minimum lot width requirements for a two-family detached dwelling in the R-6 district. The City of Richmond’s Master Plan designates the subject property along 3rd Avenue for Single-Family (Medium Density) land use. Typical zoning classifications that may accommodate this land use category are R-5A, R-6 and R-7. Primary uses in this category are single-family and two-family dwelling units, both detached and attached, at densities of 8 to 20 units per acre. The proposed development would establish a residential density of approximately 24 units per acre. 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 MICHAEL BODRICK, Plaintiff v. VERNELLE BODRICK, Defendant. Case No.: CL15000763-00 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 29th day of July, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. and protect her interests. A Copy, Teste: FRANK D. HARGROVE, JR., Clerk I ask for this: Dorothy M. Eure Counsel for Plaintiff VSB# 27724 8460 Mount Eagle Road Ashland, VA 23005 (804) 798-9667 VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF HANOVER MARIA SALGADO CIRILO, Plaintiff v. VICENTE ALVAREZ ZAVALA, Defendant. Case No.: CL15001190-00 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 July, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. and protect his interests. A Copy, Teste: FRANK D. HARGROVE, JR., Clerk I ask for this: Dorothy M. Eure Counsel for Plaintiff VSB# 27724 8460 Mount Eagle Road Ashland, VA 23005 (804) 798-9667 VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF HANOVER HAROLD ELLIOTT, Plaintiff v. LUCIA ELLIOTT, Defendant. Case No.: CL15001254-00 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 Continued on next column
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defendant, whose whereabouts are unknown, appear here on or before the 22nd day of July, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. and protect his interests. A Copy, Teste: FRANK D. HARGROVE, JR., Clerk I ask for this: Dorothy M. Eure Counsel for Plaintiff VSB# 27724 8460 Mount Eagle Road Ashland, VA 23005 (804) 798-9667
OrDEr Of puBLicatiON The object of this suit is to: Determine custody and visitation of Amelia Lynn Roberson (DOB: 12/12/06), whose mother is Tracy Lynn Roberson, pursuant to Va. Code 16.1-241 (A3). It is ordered that the defendant Unknown Father AKA “Mario” appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before September 23, 2015 at 12:00 p.m. Stephen Bloomquest, Esq. 5913 Harbour Park Drive Midlothian, Virginia 23112 804-396-3329
County, 310 Government Center Drive, Unit 1, Bolivia, NC 28422 a written response and make defense to this proceeding within 30 days after the first date of publication. You must also serve a copy of your response upon the Petitioner. If you fail to file a response, your parental rights may be terminated. Your failure to respond will result in the Petitioner applying to the Court for the relief sought.
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Cancelled Virginia Limited Liability Company, Oliver C. Lawrence, As Former Member/Manager and Trustee in Liquidation for BAYOU PROPERTIES, LLC, A Cancelled Virginia Limited Liability Company, JOHN M. GULATSI, TRUSTEE, of a certain Note secured by a Credit Line Deed of Trust dated May 5, 2005, with respect to said property, recorded May 11, 2005 in Instrument Number 05-015207, or his successor/s in title, SUSAN BOWMAN, TRUSTEE, of a certain Note secured by a Credit Line Deed of Trust dated May 5, 2005, with respect to said property, recorded May 11, 2005 in Instrument Number 05-015207, or her successor/s in title, LUIS FRANCISCO HUERTA, FIDEL FRANCISCO CRUZ ESTRADA, ROSA YESENIA MIRANDA p/k/a ROSA YESENIA ESCOBAR, IVON MODESTA GOMEZ, MAYNOR MAURICIO MUNOZ BONILLA, LUIS MICHEL GOMEZ, RENE MALDONADO, ALVINA E.L. MANUEL, TEODOSIA SAUCEDO, JOSE MORAZAN MIRANDA, RAFAEL ANGEL MALDONADO VARGAS, ROBERTO MORENO CISNEROS, MANUEL MALDONADO, GONZALES AGUILAR, JORGE C. MARTINEZ HERNANDEZ, MARIO ALVAREZ ALVAREZ, SERGIO ARTURO CASTRO SOLIS, DAVID EUGENIO GAMERO ANDORO, ROSA DEL CARMEN SANDOBAL CORTEZ, VICTOR M. ESPINO, JOSE ALEJANDRO JUAREZ, PASTOR ANTONIO ESCOBAR MUNOZ, JOSE FRANCISCO RUIZ, JOSE ATLLANO ARMIOS JAIME, SANTOS EDURIGES ESCOBAR, JUAN VARGAS CO, DAVID VALENCIA ARTEAGA, GERARDO HERNANDEZ FACUNDO a/k/a GERARDO F. HERNANDEZ, CESAR HUERTA DIAZ, ALEX ABIMAEL HERRERA GONZALES, IMELDO DEL CARMEN MUNOZ, KARLA ESPINOZA, JUAN CAROLOS ALVARADO MORALES a/k/a JUAN CARLOS ALVARADO-MORALES, and Parties Unknown, come forward to appear on or before JULY 17, 2015, and do what is necessary to protect their interests in this matter. An Extract, Teste: Edward F. Jewett, Clerk Gregory A. Lukanuski, Esq. City of Richmond, Office of the City Attorney 900 E. Broad Street Richmond, VA 23219 804-646-7940
response to this action, or her heirs, devisees, assignees or successors in title; that PAMELA SILVER, As to part of a $1,600.00 Interest, who may be the holder of part of a $1,600.00 interest in a certain Note secured by a Balloon Deed of Trust dated October 13, 2004, with respect to said property, recorded October 14, 2004, in Instrument Number 04-034424, has not been personally located and has not filed a response to this action, or her heirs, devisees, assignees or successors in title; that THEODORE SELLMAN, Who May Be Deceased, and the Heirs, Devisees, Assignees or Successors in Interest of THEODORE SELLMAN, As to $25,000.00 Interest, who may be the holder/s of $25,000.00 interest in a certain Note secured by a Balloon Deed of Trust dated October 20, 2006, with respect to said property, recorded October 20, 2006, in Instrument Number 06-36421, have not been located and have not filed a response to this action; that JAY S. SCHWARTZ, As Agent for BERNICE SCHWARTZ, GREG WOOLWINE, HOPE WOOLWINE, RICHARD D. KRIDER, JAY S. SCHWARTZ, JAY S. SCHWARTZ, As Trustee for the JAY SCHWARTZ TRUST U/A 11/6/1992, JAY S. SCHWARTZ, As Trustee for the EDWARD J. BECKER MARITAL TRUST, who may be creditors with an interest in said property, have not been personally located and have not filed a response to this action; that THEODORE SELLMAN, Who May Be Deceased, and the Heirs, Devisees, Assignees or Successors in Interest of THEODORE SELLMAN, who may be creditor/s with an interest in said property, have not been located and have not filed a response to this matter; that DAVID F. KATZ and SHELLY A. KATZ, who may be creditors with an interest in said property, who are not residents of the Commonwealth of Virginia, have not filed a response to this matter; and that any heirs, devisees, assignees, successors in interest, successors in title and/or any creditors with a current or future interest in said property, have not been identified and/or served despite diligent efforts to do so and are defendants to this suit by the general description of “Parties Unknown.” IT IS ORDERED that CLAYTON INVESTMENT GROUP, L. L. C., A Cancelled Virginia Limited Liability Company, HAL GOTTSCHALL a/k/a HAROLD H. GOTTSCHALL As to part of a $20,000.00 Interest, and LINDA GOTTSCHALL, As to part of a $20,000.00 Interest, who may be the holders of a $20,000.00 interest in a certain Note secured by a Balloon Deed of Trust dated October 13, 2004, with respect to said property, recorded October 14, 2004, in Instrument Number 04-034424, or their heirs, devisees, assignees or successors in title, SEYMOUR PEARSON, Who May Be Deceased and his Successor/s in Title, Trustee for $20,000.00 Interest and HAZEL PEARSON, Who May Be Deceased and her Successor/s in Title, Trustee for $20,000.00 Interest, who may be the holder/s of $20,000.00 interest in a certain Note secured by a Balloon Deed of Trust dated October 13, 2004, with respect to said property, recorded October 14, 2004, in Instrument Number 04-034424, HERBERT CHUTTER, As to part of $27,900.00 Interest and DOROTHY CHUTTER, As to part of $27,900.00 Interest, who may be the holders of $27,900.00 interest in a certain Note secured by a Balloon Deed of Trust dated October 13, 2004, with respect to said property, recorded October 14, 2004, in Instrument Number 04-034424, or their heirs, devisees, assignees or successors in title, DEBORAH KLEM, As to $20,000.00 Interest, who may be the holder of $22,000.00 interest in a certain Note secured by a Balloon Deed of Trust dated October 13, 2004, with respect to said property, recorded October 14, 2004, in Instrument Number 04034424, or her heirs, devisees, assignees or successors in title, PAMELA SILVER, As to part of a $1,600.00 Interest, who may be the holder of part of a $1,600.00 interest in a certain Note secured by a Balloon Deed of Trust dated October 13, 2004, with respect to said property, recorded October 14, 2004, in Instrument Number 04034424, or her heirs, devisees, assignees or successors in title, THEODORE SELLMAN, Who May Be Deceased, and the Heirs, Devisees, Assignees or Successors in Interest of THEODORE SELLMAN, As to $25,000.00 Interest, who may be the holder/s of $25,000.00 interest in a certain Note secured by a Balloon Deed of Trust dated October 20, 2006, with respect to said property, recorded October 20, 2006, in Instrument Number 0636421, JAY S. SCHWARTZ, As Agent for BERNICE SCHWARTZ, GREG WOOLWINE, HOPE WOOLWINE, RICHARD D. KRIDER, JAY S. SCHWARTZ, JAY S. SCHWARTZ, As Trustee for the JAY SCHWARTZ TRUST U/A 11/6/1992, JAY S. SCHWARTZ, As Trustee for the EDWARD J. BECKER MARITAL TRUST, THEODORE SELLMAN, Who May Be Deceased, and the Heirs, Devisees, Assignees or
VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF HANOVER LINWOOD COX, Plaintiff v. TENA COX, Defendant. Case No.: CL15001191-00 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 July, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. and protect her interests. A Copy, Teste: FRANK D. HARGROVE, JR., Clerk I ask for this: Dorothy M. Eure Counsel for Plaintiff VSB# 27724 8460 Mount Eagle Road Ashland, VA 23005 (804) 798-9667 VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF HANOVER AGUSTIN HOLDER FULA, Plaintiff v. LESLY RIOS SANTOS, Defendant. Case No.: CL15000922-00 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, appear here on or before the 29th day of July, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. and protect her interests. A Copy, Teste: FRANK D. HARGROVE, JR., Clerk I ask for this: Dorothy M. Eure Counsel for Plaintiff VSB# 27724 8460 Mount Eagle Road Ashland, VA 23005 (804) 798-9667 VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE COUNTY OF HANOVER CHARLES EDWARD STANLEY, Plaintiff v. SANDRA MARIE STANLEY, Defendant. Case No.: CL15001158-00 ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this suit is to obtain a divorce from the bond of matrimony, from the defendant, on the ground that the parties hereto have lived separate and apart, without cohabitation and without interruption for one year. And it appearing from an affidavit that the defendant is not a resident of Virginia, it is Ordered that the defendant appear before this Court on July 15, 2015, at 9:00 a.m. pursuant to this notice and protect her interest herein. A Copy, Teste: FRANK D. HARGROVE, JR., Clerk I Ask For This: Donald M. White, Esquire 130 Thompson Street Ashland, Virginia 23005 (804) 798-1661 VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF HANOVER BRIAN FERRELL, SR., Plaintiff v. DJUANA FERRELL, Defendant. Case No.: CL15000775-00 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 24th day of July, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. and protect her interests. A Copy, Teste: FRANK D. HARGROVE, JR., Clerk I ask for this: Dorothy M. Eure Counsel for Plaintiff VSB# 27724 8460 Mount Eagle Road Ashland, VA 23005 (804) 798-9667
CUSTODY virgiNia: iN thE JuvENiLE aND DOmEstic rELatiONs District cOurt Of Chesterfield Commonwealth of Virginia, in re AMELIA LYNN Roberson; CHRISTY LEE WILSON v. TRACY LYNN ROBERSON UNKNOWN FATHER AKA “MARIO” Case No. JJ085932-01-00; JJ085932-02-00 Continued on next column
virgiNia: iN thE JuvENiLE aND DOmEstic rELatiONs District cOurt Of Chesterfield Commonwealth of Virginia, in re Bryson Allen Ford, JUDY Simmons (-01) WAYNE SIMMONS (-02) v. SHALANE FORD & KEVIN JONES Case No. JJ085911-01-00, JJ085911-02-00 OrDEr Of puBLicatiON The object of this suit is to: Determine custody of Bryson Allen Ford (DOB 9/13/13), whose mother is Shalane Ford, pursuant to VA Code 16.1-241A3. It is ordered that the defendant Kevin Jones appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before August 4, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. Lindsay G. Dugan, Esq. Friedman Law Firm, P.C. 9620 Iron Bridge Road, Suite 101 Chesterfield, VA 23832 804-717-1969 virgiNia: iN thE JuvENiLE aND DOmEstic rELatiONs District cOurt Of Chesterfield Commonwealth of Virginia, in re Derek R Groves; Erika D. Groves Misty D. Simpson Groves v. Sharon and Chris Dunn Case No. JJ048620-03-01; JJ048621-03-01 OrDEr Of puBLicatiON The object of this suit is to: Determine/amend custody of Derek Groves (DOB 2/19/02) and Erika Groves (DOB 2/19/02), whose mother is Misty D. Simpson Groves, pursuant to VA Code 16.1-241A3. It is ordered that the defendant Rufus Gordon Groves, Jr. appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before August 10, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. Stephen Bloomquest, Esq. 5913 Harbour Park Drive Midlothian, Virginia 23112 804-396-3329 virgiNia: iN thE JuvENiLE aND DOmEstic rELatiONs District cOurt Of thE city Of richmOND iN rE: KEITH O. BROWN, JR., ANGELO S. and Theshawn c. williams and andrew cole OrDEr Of puBLicatiON The object of this suit is to: Terminate the residual parental rights (“RPR”) of Angela N. Williams (Mother), of Keith O. Brown Jr., child, DOB 12/4/2002, Angelo S., child, DOB 7/16/2009, Theshawn C. Williams, child, DOB 2/24/2011 and Andrew Cole, child, DOB 6/18/2014 and James F. Willis Jr., (Father) of Angelo S. Williams, child, DOB 7/16/2009 and Theodore R. Cole (Father) of Theshawn C. Williams, child, DOB 2/24/2011 and Andrew Cole, child, DOB 6/18/2014, “RPR” means all rights of: visitation; adoption consent; determination of religious affiliation; and responsibility for support. It is ORDERED that the defendant Angela N. Williams, James F. Willis Jr. and Theodore R. Cole appear at the above-named Court and protect his/her interest on or before June 22, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. Kate D. O’Leary, Esq. 730 E. Broad St., 8th Floor Richmond, Virginia 23219 804-646-3493 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION COUNTY OF BRUNSWICK 12 JT 164; 12 JT 162; 12 JT 163; 12 JT 165 IN THE MATTER OF: F.M.M., juvenile. A.D.M., juvenile C.R.M., juvenile M.D.M., juvenile TO: Manuel De Jesus Marroquin
Provisional counsel has been appointed to represent you. Attorney Alexander Kintner, 3843 Business Highway 17 East, Bolivia, North Carolina 28422, phone: (910) 2538004, has been appointed to represent you. You are entitled to attend a hearing affecting your rights. If you desire counsel, you may contact the Deputy Clerk of Superior Court, Jill Fullwood, at (910) 253-3309 to apply for counsel. This matter will come on for hearing at the Brunswick County Courthouse, Highway 17, Bolivia, NC on July 29, 2015 at 9:30 a.m. for an adjudication and disposition of termination of your parental rights. This the 11th day of June 2015. Elva L. Jess, Attorney for Brunswick County Department of Social Services P.O. Box 219 Bolivia, North Carolina 28422 Telephone: (910) 253-2083 virgiNia: iN thE JuvENiLE aND DOmEstic rELatiONs District cOurt Of thE city Of richmOND iN rE: Parker robbins and elisa gonzales OrDEr Of puBLicatiON The object of this suit is to: Terminate the residual parental rights (“RPR”) of Immer Gonzales (Putative Father) and Unknown Father (Father) of Parker Robbins child, DOB 4/28/2014 and Unknown Father (Father) of Elisa Gonzales, child, DOB 5/3/2013 “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 Immer Gonzales and Unknown Father appear at the above-named Court and protect his/her interest on or before September 9, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. Kate D. O’Leary, Esq. 730 E. Broad St., 8th Floor Richmond, Virginia 23219 804-646-3493 virgiNia: iN thE JuvENiLE aND DOmEstic rELatiONs District cOurt Of thE city Of richmOND iN rE: TRISTIAN EDWARD ANDERSON OrDEr Of puBLicatiON The object of this suit is to: Terminate the residual parental rights (“RPR”) of Jessica Lauren Stephenson (Mother), Stanton M. Douglas (Father) and Unknown Father (Father) of Tristian Edward Anderson child, DOB 5/18/2014, “RPR” means all rights and responsibilities remaining with parent after transfer of legal custody or guardianship of the person, including but not limited to rights of: visitation; adoption consent; determination of religious affiliation; and responsibility for support. It is ORDERED that the defendant Jessica Lauren Stephenson, Stanton M. Douglas and Unknown Father appear at the above-named Court and protect his/her interest on or before July 20, 2015 at 9:20 a.m. Kate D. O’Leary, Esq. 730 E. Broad St., 8th Floor Richmond, Virginia 23219 804-646-3493
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 58.13965 et seq. of the Code of Virginia to sell the following parcels located in the City of Richmond, Virginia for payment of delinquent taxes:
You are hereby summoned and notified to answer the petition. You must prepare and file with the Clerk of Superior Court of Brunswick
1406 North 1st Street N000-0198/050 3412 2nd Avenue N000-1070/005 3104 3rd Avenue N000-0991/011 3402 3rd Avenue N000-1169/014 520 North 3rd Street N000-0039/009 522 North 3rd Street N000-0039/008 2705 5th Avenue N000-0719/019 3126 5th Avenue N000-0998/017 3313 5th Avenue N005-1186/007 1426 19th Street North E000-0771/012 1428 19th Street North E000-0771/030 1432 19th Street North E000-0771/032 1401 North 22nd Street E000-0708/015 1309 North 22nd Street E000-0616/019 816 North 22nd Street E000-0373/013
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TAKE NOTICE that petitions have been filed for termination of your parental rights to F.M.M., female, born May 9, 2005 in Richmond, Virginia; A.D.M., female, born January 3, 2003; C.R.M. male, born December 19, 2010 in Chesterfield County, Virginia; M.D.M. male, born October 21, 2009 in Richmond, Virginia. You are entitled to attend a hearing affecting your rights. Parents are entitled to have counsel appointed to them if they cannot afford same, provided counsel is requested at or before the hearing of this matter. This is a new case and any previous attorney appointed to you will not represent you in this matter.
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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 300 Richmond, Virginia 23219 (804) 646-7940 VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND JOHN MARSHALL COURTS BUILDING CITY OF RICHMOND, Plaintiff, v. Case No.: CL15-543-1 BAYOU PROPERTIES, LLC., A Cancelled Virginia Limited Liability Company, Defendants. AMENDED ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this suit is to subject the property briefly described as “1913 3rd a/k/a Third Avenue”, Richmond, Virginia Tax Map/GPIN# N0000504/014, to sale in order to collect delinquent real estate taxes assessed thereon in the name of the owner of record BAYOU PROPERTIES, LLC., A Cancelled Virginia Limited Liability Company. An Affidavit having been filed that said owner, BAYOU PROPERTIES, LLC., A Cancelled Virginia Limited Liability Company, has not been located and has not filed a response to this action; that ENERGY, LLC, A Cancelled Virginia Limited Liability Company, As Former Member and Trustee in Liquidation for Bayou Properties, LLC, which may have an ownership interest in said property, has not been located and has not filed a response to this action; that Oliver C. Lawrence, As Former Member/Manager and Trustee in Liquidation for ENERGY, LLC, A Cancelled Virginia Limited Liability Company, who may have an ownership interest in said property, has not been personally located and has not filed a response to this action; that Oliver C. Lawrence, As Former Member/Manager and Trustee in Liquidation for BAYOU PROPERTIES, LLC, A Cancelled Virginia Limited Liability Company, who may have an ownership interest in said property, has not been personally located and has not filed a response to this action; that JOHN M. GULATSI, TRUSTEE, of a certain Note secured by a Credit Line Deed of Trust dated May 5, 2005, with respect to said property, recorded May 11, 2005 in Instrument Number 05-015207, has not been personally located and has not filed a response to this action, or his successor/s in title; that SUSAN BOWMAN, TRUSTEE, of a certain Note secured by a Credit Line Deed of Trust dated May 5, 2005, with respect to said property, recorded May 11, 2005 in Instrument Number 05-015207, has not been located and has not filed a response to this action, or her successor/s in title; that LUIS FRANCISCO HUERTA, FIDEL FRANCISCO CRUZ ESTRADA, ROSA YESENIA MIRANDA p/k/a ROSA YESENIA ESCOBAR, IVON MODESTA GOMEZ, MAYNOR MAURICIO MUNOZ BONILLA, LUIS MICHEL GOMEZ, RENE MALDONADO, and ALVINA E.L. MANUEL, who may be creditors with an interest in said property, have not been personally located and have not filed a response to this action; that TEODOSIA SAUCEDO, JOSE MORAZAN MIRANDA, RAFAEL ANGEL MALDONADO VARGAS, ROBERTO MORENO CISNEROS, MANUEL MALDONADO, GONZALES AGUILAR, JORGE C. MARTINEZ HERNANDEZ, MARIO ALVAREZ ALVAREZ, SERGIO ARTURO CASTRO SOLIS, DAVID EUGENIO GAMERO ANDORO, ROSA DEL CARMEN SANDOBAL CORTEZ, VICTOR M. ESPINO, JOSE ALEJANDRO JUAREZ, PASTOR ANTONIO ESCOBAR MUNOZ, JOSE FRANCISCO RUIZ, JOSE ATLLANO ARMIOS JAIME, SANTOS EDURIGES ESCOBAR, JUAN VARGAS CO, DAVID VALENCIA ARTEAGA, GERARDO HERNANDEZ FACUNDO a/k/a GERARDO F. HERNANDEZ, CESAR HUERTA DIAZ, ALEX ABIMAEL HERRERA GONZALES, IMELDO DEL CARMEN MUNOZ, KARLA ESPINOZA, JUAN CAROLOS ALVARADO MORALES a/k/a JUAN CARLOS ALVARADO-MORALES, who may be creditors with an interest in said property, have not been located and have not filed a response to this action; and that any heirs, devisees, assignees or successors in interest 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 BAYOU PROPERTIES, LLC., A Cancelled Virginia Limited Liability Company, ENERGY, LLC, A Cancelled Virginia Limited Liability Company, As Former Member and Trustee in Liquidation for Bayou Properties, LLC, Oliver C. Lawrence, As Former Member/Manager and Trustee in Liquidation for ENERGY, LLC, A
VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND JOHN MARSHALL COURTS BUILDING CITY OF RICHMOND, Plaintiff, v. Case No.: CL14-3136-1 CLAYTON INVESTMENT GROUP, L.L.C., A Cancelled Virginia Limited Liability Company, et al., Defendants. AMENDED ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this suit is to subject the property briefly described as “1517 North 35TH Street”, Richmond, Virginia, Tax Map/GPIN# E000-1544/019, to sale in order to collect delinquent real estate taxes assessed thereon in the name of the owner of record, CLAYTON INVESTMENT GROUP, L. L. C., An Affidavit having been filed that said owner, CLAYTON INVESTMENT GROUP, L. L. C., A Cancelled Virginia Limited Liability Company, has not been located and has not filed a response to this action; that HAL GOTTSCHALL a/k/a HAROLD H. GOTTSCHALL As to part of a $20,000.00 Interest, and LINDA GOTTSCHALL, As to part of a $20,000.00 Interest, who may be the holders of a $20,000.00 interest in a certain Note secured by a Balloon Deed of Trust dated October 13, 2004, with respect to said property, recorded October 14, 2004, in Instrument Number 04-034424, who are not residents of the Commonwealth of Virginia, or their heirs, devisees, assignees or successors in title, have not filed a response to this action; that SEYMOUR PEARSON, Who May Be Deceased and his Successor/s in Title, Trustee for $20,000.00 Interest and HAZEL PEARSON, Who May Be Deceased and her Successor/s in Title, Trustee for $20,000.00 Interest, who may be the holder/s of $20,000.00 interest in a certain Note secured by a Balloon Deed of Trust dated October 13, 2004, with respect to said property, recorded October 14, 2004, in Instrument Number 04-034424, have not been located and have not filed a response to this action; that HERBERT CHUTTER, As to part of $27,900.00 Interest and DOROTHY CHUTTER, As to part of $27,900.00 Interest, who may be the holders of $27,900.00 interest in a certain Note secured by a Balloon Deed of Trust dated October 13, 2004, with respect to said property, recorded October 14, 2004, in Instrument Number 04-034424, who are not residents of the Commonwealth of Virginia, have not filed a response to this action, or their heirs, devisees, assignees or successors in title; that DEBORAH KLEM, As to $20,000.00 Interest, who may be the holder of $22,000.00 interest in a certain Note secured by a Balloon Deed of Trust dated October 13, 2004, with respect to said property, recorded October 14, 2004, in Instrument Number 04-034424, has not been located and has not filed a
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Players with Virginia ties may be picked in NBA draft By Fred Jeter
Three athletes with state and local ties could figure into the NBA’s annual draft June 25 in Brooklyn, N.Y. The best bet to hear his name called is Justin Anderson from Montross in Virginia’s Northern Neck, by way of the University of Virginia. The versatile 6-foot-6 swingman is one of 47 players foregoing college eligibility to take their chances to be drafted into the NBA. Anderson averaged 12.2 points and four rebounds as a junior, earning second team All-Atlantic Coast Conference honors. Considered an excellent defender, Anderson helped U.Va. lead the nation in the least points allowed per game — 51.4. He missed eight games near the end of the season with a broken finger and to undergo an appendectomy. Most mock drafts suggest Anderson will be selected in the mid to late first round of the NBA draft. Treveon Graham of Virginia Com-
monwealth University is another player who might get picked in Brooklyn. The 6-foot-6 forward from Leonardtown, Md., averaged 17 points and seven rebounds this past year for VCU, earning All-Atlantic 10 honors. Graham’s 1,882 career points is second highest all time at VCU. Graham is projected in some mock drafts to be picked late in the draft’s second round. If not, he’ll likely play in the NBA Summer League and sign as a free agent or take a deal overseas. If drafted, he’ll become VCU’s first NBA draft pick since 2010, when Larry Sanders was tapped in the first round by Milwaukee. The Rams’Eric Maynor was Utah’s first round pick in 2009. Also eligible for the draft is former Highland Springs High School star Jarvis Threatt, who left Delaware after two seasons to play for Rio Grande Valley, Texas, in the NBA Developmental League. The 6-foot-2 Threatt drew acclaim last winter winning the D-League Dunk Contest in Brooklyn. Threatt is rated
season in China. Figuring into the top 10 picks might be two international players, 7-foot-1 Kristaps Prozingis from Latvia and 6-foot-8 Mario Hezonja from Croatia. They are among 11 international players registered for the draft. Last year’s No. 1 overall pick was Andrew Wiggins, who left Kansas after his freshman season. Wiggins was picked first by the Cleveland Cavaliers and then traded to Minnesota for Kevin Love. The last five first round picks — Anthony Bennett of Nevada-Las Vegas, Anthony Davis of Kentucky, Kyrie Irving of Duke and John Wall of Kentucky — were “one and dones.” Blake Griffin was a top pick in 2009 after two seasons at Oklahoma under Coach Jeff Capel III. Minnesota’s first pick will be followed by the Los Angeles Lakers, Philadelphia, the New York Knicks and Orlando. This year’s NBA champion Golden State Warriors will pick last in the first round.
NBA Draft
Justin Anderson
Treveon Graham
Jarvis Threatt
a long shot to be drafted. There are just two rounds. Only 30 players will be selected in each round. The first pick goes to the Minnesota Timberwolves, which likely will make Karl-Anthony Towns from Kentucky the No. 1 overall pick. A native of the Dominican Republic, the 6-foot-11 Towns was an All-Southeast Conference honoree as a freshman. The top pick is guaranteed about $4.7 million in accordance with the NBA Rookie Pay Scale. The 30th and final first round pick will be guaranteed about $911,000. Only first round selections receive guaranteed money. Second round picks
Date: Thursday, June 25 Time: 7 p.m. Location: Barclays Center, Brooklyn, N.Y. To watch: Televised on ESPN
must make the team first before signing a contract. Others expected to go in the first handful of picks are several “one and dones” — players who are headed to the NBA after one college season. They include Duke University’s 6-foot-11 Jahlil Okafor and 6-foot-6 Justise Winslow and Ohio State University’s 6-foot-5 D’Angelo Russell. Falling into a different category is 6-foot-5 Emmanuel Mudiay. Originally from Zaire, Mudiay moved to the United States and played high school ball in Dallas. Rather than spend a year in college — he had committed to Southern Methodist University — Mudiay played professionally this past
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Successors in Interest of THEODORE SELLMAN, DAVID F. KATZ, SHELLY A. KATZ, and Parties Unknown, come forward to appear on or before JULY 19, 2015, and do what is necessary to protect their interests in this matter. An Extract, Teste: Edward F. Jewett, Clerk Gregory A. Lukanuski, Esq. City of Richmond, Office of the City Attorney 900 E. Broad Street Richmond, VA 23219 804-646-7940
Clerk of this Court, to which reference is hereby made for a full and accurate description thereof; and for the appointment of commissioners or the empanelment of a jury to ascertain just compensation to the owners of any estate or interest in the property to be taken or affected as a result of the taking and use thereof by the Petitioner. For such purposes, the Petitioner will apply to the Court, sitting at the Circuit Court of the County of Henrico, Virginia, on the 6th day of July, 2015, at 9:00 o’clock a.m., or as soon thereafter as Petitioner may be heard, for the appointment of commissioners or the empanelment of a jury to ascertain just compensation as aforesaid. And it appearing by affidavit filed according to law that the following owners are not residents of the Commonwealth of Virginia, or their names and addresses are not known and that diligence has been used by and on behalf of the Petitioner to ascertain such names and addresses without effect: a) The defendant, SHAWN L. TAGGART. It is ORDERED that the aforesaid owners do appear within ten (10) days after due publication of this Order in the Clerk’s Office of the Circuit Court of the County of Henrico, Virginia, and do what is necessary to protect their interests; and it is further ORDERED that if any of the above named owners desire to assert any objection or defense to the taking or damaging of his property or to the jurisdiction of the Court to hear the case and to proceed with the appointment of commissioners or the empanelment of a jury he shall file his answer and grounds of defense designating the property in which he claims to be interested, the grounds of any objection or defense to the taking or damaging of his property or to the jurisdiction of the Court to hear the case and to proceed with the appointment of commissioners or the empanelment of a jury for the determination of just compensation. Should
any such owner fail to file his answer and grounds of defense as hereinabove provided, such failure shall not preclude the owner from appearing on the date set for the appointment of commissioners or the empanelment of a jury nor from presenting evidence as to valuation and damage nor from sharing in the award of just compensation according to his interest therein or otherwise protecting his rights, but such failure shall preclude such owner from any other defense by way of pleas in bar, abatement or otherwise. Enter: 6/3/15 An extract, Teste: YVONNE G. SMITH, Clerk I ask for this: Bryan W. Horn (V.S.B. No. 36339) FloranceGordonBrown A Professional Corporation 1900 One James Center 901 East Cary Street Richmond, Virginia 23219 Telephone (804) 697-5100 Facsimile (804) 697-5159 bhorn@fgb.com Counsel for the Petitioner
VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE COUNTY OF HENRICO COMMISSIONER OF HIGHWAYS, Petitioner, v. Case No.: CL14-2576 KEVIN D. MCCRAY, and ROBERT L. MCCRAY, and SHAWN L. TAGGART, and STEVEN TAGGART, and 0.047 acre, more or less, of land in fee simple, together with a certain permanent drainage easement on that certain parcel of real property located on or near Route 5 (New Market Road) in the Varina Magisterial District of Henrico County, Virginia, and commonly referred to as Tax Map/GPIN Numbers 812-690-0221 and 811-690-9725, Defendants. ORDER OF PUBLICATION In this proceeding, the Petitioner seeks to acquire by condemnation title to 0.047 acre, more or less, of land in fee simple, together with a certain permanent drainage easement on that certain parcel of real property located on or near Route 5 (New Market Road) in the Varina Magisterial District of Henrico County, Virginia, including the uses and purposes of the Petitioner in connection with the construction, reconstruction, alteration, maintenance, and repair and for all other purposes incidental thereto, of a public facility involving a section of road embraced in the Public Highways of the Commonwealth known as Route 5, State Primary System, in the County of Henrico, Virginia, and more specifically the improvement of a Section of State Primary System, Route 5 FROM: 0.01 MI WEST OF ALMOND CREEK TO 0.10 MI EAST OF WOOD MILL DRIVE AND FROM 0.16 MI WEST OF FOUR MILE CREEK TO 0.14 MI WEST OF LONG BRIDGE RD. and will include the right to construct, reconstruct, repair, improve, alter and maintain the said Route in accordance with the plans attached as Exhibit B to the Petition in Condemnation filed herein, along with the right to utilize the land in the future (1) for construction, reconstruction, alteration, improvement, repair and maintenance of said Route, (2) for all other Highway purposes and (3) in accordance with all the rights and incidents normally acquired in the property by fee simple and certain easements, etc., all of which are described more particularly in the Petition in Condemnation and exhibits attached thereto on file in the Office of the
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GRTC TRANSIT SYSTEM BUS STOP SIGN MANUFACTURING INVITATION FOR BIDS GRTC Transit System invites all interested parties to submit bids for manufacturing bus stop signs. Interested firms may download a copy of IFB# 142-15-11 from GRTC’s website, www.ridegrtc.com (menu options: About Us, then Procurement) or obtain a copy by calling Tonya Thompson at (804) 358-3871. Responses are due no later than 11:00 am on July 10, 2015. All inquiries pertaining to the request or any questions in reference to the solicitation documents should be directed to: Tonya Thompson Director of Procurement (804) 358-3871, ext. 372
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NOTICE The BrewCrew LLC Trading as: Brewers Cafe 101 W 12th St., Richmond, Virginia 23224 The above establishment is applying to the Virginia D epartment of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) for a Wine & Beer On & Off Premises license to sell or manufacture alcoholic beverages. Anthony Brewer Jr, Owner NOTE: Objections to the issuance of license must be submitted to ABC no later than 30 days from the publishing date of the first of two required newspaper legal notices. Objections should be registered at www.abc.virginia.gov or 800-552-3200.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL The University of Virginia seeks a firm to provide: Hauling and Excavating Services To view a copy of RFP # HH061715 go to Procurement Services Site:
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GENERAL UTILITY Starting Rate: $15.78 per hour Closing Date: June 25, 2015
GRTC Transit System seeks a detailed oriented individual, 21 years of age or older, who can work independently and in a team environment to perform various vehicle service duties. This position requires weekend and weekday availability. The hours will vary depending on shift. High school education required. Must have, at a minimum, a valid Virginia Class B CDL Learners Permit with P Endorsement required. Candidates must have a good driving record with a point balance of five (5) points and must be able to pass a background check along with a pre-employment drug test and a DOT physical. Candidates may apply online at www.ridegrtc.com. No paper applications accepted. GRTC is an equal opportunity employer with a drug-free work environment.
http://www.procurement. virginia.edu/main/ publicpostings/RFP.html, or email- hch3h@virginia.edu
Southside Community Development & Housing Corporation (SCDHC) is issuing Request for Proposals (RFPs) from Site Contractors to provide Site Work Construction at its new Matthews at Chestnut Hill 23-Single Family Housing development in the City of Richmond Highland Park Neighborhood.Work consists of new roads, driveway aprons, sidewalks, Street lighting, underground utilities, Tree Installation, Water, Gas, Sewer, etc. The opening date for proposals are June 29, 2015, the close date for all proposals is July 29, 2015 at 2:00 P.M. All Bids are to be delivered to SCDHC office located at 1624 Hull Street, Richmond,Virginia 23224. Beginning June 30, 2015 bid documents may be purchased from Keith-Fabry @ 7 East Cary Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219 at a non-refundable fee of $25.00. SCDHC assures compliance withTitleVI requirements of non-discrimination in all activities pursuant to this advertisement.For questions or additional information contact Jim Chambers at jimc@scdhc.com. Section 3 Residents and Businesses that employ Section 3 Residents are strongly encouraged to respond to the RFP. SCDHC reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals in the best interest of SCDHC.
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The City of Richmond is seeking to fill the following positions: Administrative Project Analyst Department of Finance 25M000000087 Apply by 7/5/2015
RFP 150019194 – Consulting Services for Anchor Institution-Based Social Enterprise Strategy Due Date: July 10, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. Information or copies of the above solicitation is available by contacting Procurement Services, at the City of Richmond website (www.RichmondGov.com), or at 11th Floor of City Hall, 900 E. Broad Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219. Phone (804) 646-5716 or faxed (804) 646-5989. The City of Richmond encourages all contractors to participate in the procurement process. For reference purposes, documents may be examined at the above location.
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(Position #FO256) (J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College, Richmond, VA) Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Automotive Technology or related field and ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) Master Automobile Technician certification. Minimum two (2) years of recent occupational experience in the automotive field. The selected candidate must be able to successfully pass the college’s preemployment security screening. TYPE OF APPOINTMENT: Full-time, twelvemonth teaching faculty-ranked appointment. Salary commensurate with the education and experience of the applicant. Salary range: $56,668 - $95,461 (eff. 7/1/2015). Approximate maximum hiring salary: $80,000. Additional information is available at the College's website: www.reynolds.edu. APPLICATION PROCESS: Application reviews will begin AUGUST 20, 2015 and continue until the position is filled. AA/EOE/ADA/Veterans are encouraged to apply.
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Issue: County, (Sun) issue - Dead Henrico a progressive employer includes 3 Price: $1,252.70 of choice, provides job seekers with the promise of fair and competitive compensation; a close-knit atmosphere with low employee turnover; and a benefits package that helps secure financial stability. Henrico County is among the top-rated counties in the nation. For employment information please visit our Jobs Website at henricojobs.com. Henrico County is an equal opportunity employer.
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Bunge North America, Inc. an agribusiness and food company is currently hiring full-time, Issue: regular, general production positions for the Sandston, VA packaging facility. Positions are Size: available on 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts. Duties include stacking and hand-packing on production lines, palletizing boxes, and other tasks as assigned. If interested please apply online Price: at, www.bungenorthamerica.com/careers. Please call with questions, 804-532-9033. Bunge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled
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Electronics Technician II 87M00000111 Department of Emergency Communications Apply by 7/19/2015 Library Assistant I 03M00000017 Richmond Public Library Apply by 7/5/2015 Maintenance Technician III – Bridge 29M00000537 Department of Public Works Apply by 07/05/2015 Pretrial Probation Officer 15GRANT0029 Department of Justice Services Apply by 07/05/2015
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(J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College, Richmond, VA) Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Automotive Technology or DIVERSE I related field and ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) Master Issue: JULY Automobile Technician certification. Minimum two (2) years of Mortgage Banking recent occupational experience in the automotive field. The Size: 1/4 p selected candidate must be able toLOAN successfully pass the college’s MORTGAGE PROCESSOR pre-employment security screening. Price: $895 VHDA is seeking qualified applicants with experience in mortgage loan TYPE OF APPOINTMENT: Full-time, twelve-month teaching processing. Candidates must be fully versed in the insurance/guaranty faculty-ranked appointment. Salary commensurate with the requirements as setexperience forth by FHA, VA, applicant. RD and Private Mortgage education and of the Salary range: Insurance. Strong knowledge of VHDA loan programs is preferred. Excellent communication $56,668 - $95,461 (eff. 7/1/2015). Approximate maximum hiring and analytical skills are essential. A minimum three years mortgage loan HIGHEREDJ salary: $80,000. Additional information is ofavailable at the processing is required. We offer a competitive salary and excellent College'sexperience website: www.reynolds.edu. $184 for 60 da benefits package. Interested persons must submit a resume and cover letter APPLICATION PROCESS: Application reviews will begin stating salary requirements before July 3, 2015 at: AUGUST 20, 2015 and continue until the position ishttp://www.vhda.com/about/careers filled. COMMUNIT AA/EOE/ADA/Veterans are Hiring range - $43,637to–apply. $56,726 encouraged
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Project Management Analyst-CQI 27M00000528 Department of Social Services Apply by 07/05/2015
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Tax CrediT alloCaTion offiCer VHDA, Virginia’s Housing Finance Agency is looking for a skilled individual to assist in establishing, implementing and enforcing affordable housing policy through the federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Program. The role relies on interactive stakeholder collaboration surrounding changes to the Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP); training developers on the complexities of the federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program and the application process via workshops and focus groups. The position reviews 4% and 9% LIHTC applications using various financial and underwriting techniques in order to determine the rankings for selection and feasibility. The role also includes a wide array of pre and post construction efforts specific to verifying projects are built as agreed upon prior to 8609 issuance. A degree or equivalent professional/technical certification is required along with 3-5 years experience working in the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit, or affordable housing field. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook required. Must possess a current driver’s license in good standing and be able to travel, occasionally overnight. Demonstrated organization and prioritization skills and proven attention to detail essential. Innovative problem solving, negotiation, and written & oral communication skills strongly preferred. Candidate should be able to work independently or in a team environment. This position is a visible reference in administering portions of the LIHTC program, routinely working with developers throughout the Commonwealth and must provide strong customer service at all times. We offer a competitive salary with generous benefits package. Interested parties should submit a resume with cover letter stating salary requirements online only before July 27, 2015 at: http://www.vhda.com/about/careers An EOE Hiring range - $66,366 – 86,273 Background, credit, and driving record checks will be performed as a condition of employment.