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Criminal probe in lewd, racist Henrico middle school video By Ronald E. Carrington and Jeremy M. Lazarus

Shocked, appalled, horrified, disgusted. Take your pick of the responses to a graphic video showing white football players at Short Pump Middle School simulating the homosexual rape of at least two black teammates in

the locker room amid the gleeful shout of one perpetrator that “we’re gonna to f*** the black outta these African-American children from Uganda.” Apparently filmed by the perpetrators and posted to the social media site Snapchat on Friday, Oct. 13, the vile video became a must-see news story last week that has brought unwanted

nationwide attention to Henrico County and tarnished the school’s reputation as a welcoming place for all students. And it has left adults in this increasingly diverse suburban county reeling from a naked display of bigotry out of the Ku Klux Klan playbook at a school that largely serves the children Please turn to A6

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Williams takes place in athletic history at U.Va. By Fred Jeter

The University of Virginia has again made a statement for diversity with the hiring of Carla Williams as athletic director. The announcement was made Sunday by U.Va. President Teresa Sullivan, with Ms. Williams introduced during a news conference Monday at the school in Charlottesville. In signing a five-year deal worth $550,000 per year plus incentives, Ms. Williams becomes the first African-American female athletic director at an NCAA Power 5 conference school. She succeeds the retiring Craig Littlepage, who was hired by U.Va. in 2001. At the time he was the first African-American athletic director at a school in the Atlantic Coast Conference. Ms. Williams comes to U.Va. from the University of Georgia, her alma mater (Class of 1989), where she most recently served as deputy athletic director with an emphasis on the school’s nationally prominent football program that currently is ranked No. 3 behind Alabama and Penn State. During her 13-year tenure in Athens, the Bulldogs won 16 NCAA titles and 37 Southeastern Conference (SEC) titles in all sports combined. Ms. Williams is a former All-SEC basketball guard who played professionally in Spain. She also had a stint as a Georgia women’s assistant basketball coach. As a coach, she was involved with the recruitment and signing of La’Keshia Frett out of Hampton’s Phoebus High School. Ms. Frett, arguably the top player in Virginia high school history, is now a U.Va. assistant coach. “Her experience as a successful student-athlete, coach and senior administrator at the highest levels of Division I athletics Please turn to A6

Former President Barack Obama told a packed audience at the Greater Richmond Convention Center the fate of American politics rests within their vote on Tuesday, Nov. 7. “The question for you tonight, and over the next 19 days, is do you want a politics of division and distraction? Or do you believe in a better kind of politics, one where we work together and listen to each other,” President Obama said to loud cheers and applause. Thousands turned out to hear President Obama on Oct. 19, as he stumped at the Downtown venue for Democratic gubernatorial candidate Ralph Northam. He also urged voters to support the statewide Democratic ticket, including Justin Fairfax for lieutenant governor, and the re-election of Mark Herring for attorney general, as well as the dozens of Democrats seeking election to the Virginia General Assembly. “You’ve got really good candidates. You’ve got people who will make you proud,” he told the adoring crowd after characterizing Lt. Gov. Northam

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Former President Obama electrifies the crowd as he huddles with Virginia’s top ticket Democratic candidates at an Oct. 19 rally at the Greater Richmond Convention Center.

as a genuine and trustworthy public servant. “The question now, at a time when our politics just seems so divided and so angry and so nasty, is whether we can recapture that spirit — whether

Competition for local offices will take up a major share of the Richmond ballot on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 7. Richmond voters will be electing a sheriff, a treasurer, a commonwealth’s attorney and a member of the School Board. The Free Press offers readers information about

we support and embrace somebody who wants to bring people together. Yes, we can.” The crowd roared the former president’s campaign slogan, “Yes, we can,” in response. With less than three weeks

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the candidates and their priorities in a package of election stories in this week’s edition. Next week, we feature information on candidates for governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general and area House of Delegates races. Polls open at 6 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. Make sure you vote.

4 contenders in open sheriff’s race By Jeremy M. Lazarus

Four months ago, Antionette V. Irving made the headlines with her stunning upset of longtime Richmond Sheriff C.T. Woody Jr. in the Democratic primary. Since her June 13 primary victory, Dr. Irving has been rushing to meet voters to translate her new status as the Democratic nominee into a win Dr. Irving Ms. Jackson Mr. Jafari Ms. Adams at the polls on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 7. Still she is facing three independent challengers who each want A retired major with the Henrico County Sheriff’s Office who holds a Ph.D. in business administration, Dr. Irving is the to win the $148,000-a-year-position of managing the Richmond favorite to win the post in a city where the majority of voters Justice Center, or city jail, overseeing delivery of legal papers in civil cases and providing security at city courthouses. label themselves Democrats. The names of two of Dr. Irving’s challengers will be on the ballot along with her. They are Nicole D. Jackson, a former major in the Richmond Sheriff’s Office, and Emmett Johnson Jafari, a businessman who has previously sought local office. Former Richmond Police Sgt. Carol D. Adams, who left Charlottesville experienced at a August rally the department this month to run over their Confederate statues, Chief Durham a write-in campaign for sheriff, deployed 475 off-duty Richmond officers to is the third challenger. provide crowd control at the statue and in other Dr. Irving is promising a parts of the city. “new era of integrity, compasThe disclosure, provided in response to a sion and professionalism” in Freedom of Information Act request, indicates the office if voters elect her the chief essentially called in almost everyone and to focus on equipping who was not scheduled to work. Justice Center inmates with The department has an authorized strength the resources for a successful of 750 sworn officers, with about 710 officers re-entry into the community available because of vacancies and officers on after serving their time. leave for a variety of reasons. She said she would review Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press The city’s police force was supplemented programs Sheriff Woody inwith untold numbers of State Police troopers stalled during his 12 years, and officers from the Capitol Police, Virginia but supports the approach he Alivia Henson, 9, and her stepfather, Allen Oldum, use a Commonwealth University Police, sheriff’s wheelbarrow to haul their pick of pumpkins at The Pumpkin has taken and would seek to deputies and officers from Henrico County and Patch at Gallmeyer Farms in Eastern Henrico last Saturday. build on his effort to provide other departments. Based on food purchases, The family was getting ready for Halloween. Varieties of programs to help inmates

Richmond Police spent tax $ at Henrico County establishments for rally food By Jeremy M. Lazarus

Will Richmond have to shell out another $570,000 if supporters of Confederate statues come back in six weeks to hold another rally in Richmond? Richmond Police Chief Alfred Durham is keeping mum about his plans for dealing with a return visit Saturday, Dec. 9, from members of the Tennessee-based CSA II: The New Confederate States of America, who have vowed to show up for a second rally at the statue of Confederate Robert E. Lee on Monument Avenue. Chief Durham did not respond to a request for comment. The police department’s overtime budget was strained by the first rally held on Monument Avenue on Sept. 16. Uncertain of the numbers of people and counterprotesters who would attend, and armed with a directive to prevent the kind of bloodshed

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A colorful new mural celebrating women now decorates the 1st Street side of a Downtown building at 1st and Broad streets. Left, Austin Miles puts finishing touches on the mural last Saturday. The mural is the creation of Richmond artist Hamilton Glass in partnership with Girls For A Change, a nonprofit that seeks to inspire and support African-American girls and girls of color to achieve their dreams. The mural was developed with assistance Slices of life and scenes from one of the nonprofit’s Girl Action Teams from John Marshall in Richmond High School. HandsOn Richmond partnered with the Virginia Credit Union to recruit 60 volunteers who painted the mural in two shifts, a week after Mr. Glass and other artists from UNITY Street Project sketched it on the building.

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City tax amnesty Drug Takeback Day Saturday program to reap nearly $2.8M By Jeremy M. Lazarus

Richmond expects to collect nearly $2.8 million in delinquent taxes as a result of a tax amnesty program, Mayor Levar M. Stoney announced this week. The mayor described the program as an “overwhelming success,” although it brought in only a fraction of the delinquent taxes that property and business owners owe the city. According to the city’s January financial report to City Council, Richmond had $38 million in overdue taxes on real estate, business personal property and business licenses. The most recent report for September showed the city had about $35 million in owed taxes that qualified for the amnesty program. “Taxes pay for our schools, public safety and other critical needs. We took this initiative to increase our revenues now, and it worked,” Mayor Stoney stated in announcing the results, which brought in about $400,000 more than the original projection. City Finance Director John Wack praised Mayor Stoney staff members for working evenings and weekends to accommodate taxpayers seeking to pay up. Starting in August through Oct. 16, the amnesty program eliminated interest and penalties for those willing to pay their tax debt to the city at once or over six months on a payment plan. The amnesty covered taxes due on or before Feb. 1, 2017, and did not include unpaid taxes on cars, trucks and other vehicles. This is the second tax amnesty program offered by the city. Former Mayor Dwight C. Jones ran the first during his tenure after securing approval from the General Assembly to offer exemptions from taxes and interest. The city spent about $90,000 in marketing and advertising the program. With the amnesty application period at an end, Mayor Stoney promised further steps to collect unpaid taxes. “We chose to offer an incentive before initiating more aggressive collection measures for delinquent taxes,” he stated. The city can garnish wages, seize and auction property, file liens and use outside collection agencies in seeking payment for delinquent taxes.

Va. NAACP holds state conference this weekend

Politics will be the major feature of the annual three-day convention of the Virginia State Conference of the NAACP this weekend in Henrico County. Gov. Terry McAuliffe U.S. Sen. and Tim Kaine are scheduled to speak at the luncheon on Saturday, Oct. 28, according to Linda Thomas, the state president. That will be followed with a forum for the candidates for statewide office, she said. The forum, from 2 to 4 p.m., also will be open to the public, Ms. Thomas said. The convention events are being held at the Hilton Richmond Hotel, 12042 W. Broad St., in Short Pump. The Democratic candidates have all confirmed they will speak and take questions from the estimated 200 convention delegates, Ms. Thomas said. They are Dr. Ralph Northam, who is running for governor; Justin Fairfax, who is running for lieutenMs. Thomas ant governor; and Attorney General Mark Herring who is running for re-election. Republican gubernatorial candidate Ed Gillespie initially had a conflict, but is now considering attending the forum, Ms. Thomas said. However, the two other GOP candidates declined or did not respond. They are state Sen. Jill Vogel, who is running against Mr. Fairfax for lieutenant governor; and John Adams, who is challenging Mr. Herring for attorney general. Richmond Delegate Delores L. McQuinn will speak at Saturday evening’s Freedom Fund Banquet, the conference’s major fundraiser. The convention opens Friday, Oct. 27, and will run through Sunday, Oct. 29. Delegates also will elect new state officers, said Ms. Thomas, who is not running for re-election. She also has been serving as interim executive director of the state NAACP. Two people are vying to become the state organization’s next president — Kevin L. Chandler of South Boston and Shirley Ginwright of Fairfax. In the races for other offices, Robert Barnette Jr. of Mechanicsville and Alford Carter III of Front Royal are competing for vice president, while Joyce M. Knight is challenging incumbent L.J. McCoy Jr. of Chesterfield County for the post of secretary. James Boyd of Portsmouth and Jacqueline Crawford-Johnson of Fishersville are vying for treasurer. The convention will wrap up Sunday with votes on resolutions to establish the policy agenda for the state group.

Area residents can safely dispose of unused and the house fall into the hands of someone who could expired prescription drugs during the National Prescripmisuse or abuse them, or even accidentally ingest tion Drug Takeback Day on Saturday, Oct. 28. them. Drug Takeback Day is an important opportunity From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., collection stations will be open to take these potentially dangerous unused prescripat area locations and across the commonwealth. tion drugs out of homes.” Law enforcement agencies, community groups Among the area collection points: and members of Virginia Attorney General Mark R. • Henrico Police Training Center, 7701 E. Parham Herring’s team will be accepting the medications to Road, at entrance on Shrader Road. prevent misuse, abuse or accidental ingestion. • University of Richmond Police Department, 31 Mr. Herring Mr. Herring has led efforts in Virginia to combat UR Drive, Special Programs Building. opioid addiction, noting the link between misuse of prescription • Virginia State Police Division I Headquarters, 9300 Brook opioids, opioid addiction and the subsequent use of heroin once Road, Glen Allen. • Mechanicsville Convenience Center, 7427 Verdi Lane, prescription drugs become too expensive or are no longer accessible. According to statistics, half of young people who use Hanover County. For information on other sites, please call (800) 882-9539. heroin got started by abusing prescription opioids. Richmond residents have the convenience of disposing of pre“Prescription opioids are extremely powerful medications that can easily lead to dependence, abuse of harder drugs like heroin scription drugs weekdays in secure bins provided by CVS pharmacy or fentanyl, or even lead to a fatal overdose,” Mr. Herring said at Richmond Police Headquarters, 200 W. Grace St.; First Precinct, in a statement about the drug takeback event. 2501 Q St.; Second Precinct, 177 Belt Blvd.; Third Precinct, 301 S. “Far too often, unused prescription drugs that are left around Meadow St.; and Fourth Precinct, 2219 Chamberlayne Ave.

Hilbert critical of city’s handling of St. Luke project in Gilpin Court By Jeremy M. Lazarus

Richmond City Council President Chris A. Hilbert is “utterly distressd” at City Hall’s handling of the proposed $3.6 million redevelopment of the historic, but vacant St. Luke Building in Gilpin Court. He calls it a prime example of the way the administration of Mayor Levar M. Stoney bungles the review of projects that create jobs, generate tax revenue for the city and promote economic growth, belying the mayor’s promise to improve government operations. Mr. Hilbert said he plans to ask a City Council committee to investigate the bottlenecks in planning and building permit operations frustrating people who want to invest in the city at a time when the city needs every dollar of revenue. City officials have not responded to requests for comment about the development. The 3rd District council representative, whose district includes Gilpin Court, is a strong backer of the St. Luke project and secured $100,000 in the current city budget to help pay for sidewalk improvements and other infrastructure needs around the site. That is why he is particularly upset at the city’s failure to help move along a project that represents the first new development in Gilpin Court in at least six decades, while permits for projects in Scott’s Addition, Downtown and other

prosperous areas are expedited. According to Mr. Hilbert, city officials misplaced the original application for a building permit for the St. Luke project that owners Wanda and Margaret Stallings and their partner, Charles Ayers Jr., filed in April. The city’s snafu stalled the team that is seeking to put 12 upscale apartments and commercial space in the four-story building at 900 St. James St. The building once Mr. Hilbert was the home of the Independent Order of St. Luke that famed Richmond businesswoman Maggie L. Walker led and the original site of the group’s bank she founded and headed for more than 30 years. “This is not the first time an application has been misplaced,” Mr. Hilbert said, “but it should be the last. There is no excuse for this to happen, and it just sends a terrible message to developers.” Despite efforts to computerize the permit operations to make it easier for people to file applications, the problems continue, he said. Mr. Hilbert said planners and building officials failed to properly communicate with the St. Luke development team about specific requirements and then refused to take responsibility for creating problems.

He said each time the development team answered city requests for information or responded to new requirements, city officials would bring up additional things that had to be done before a permit could be issued. “It was dribbled out,” he said. For example, the St. Luke team has just been told it needs an encroachment permit, which the planning department said could take 18 months to issue. But that permit was never previously mentioned. The city also now insists that the developers install an alley, even though no alleys currently exist in Gilpin Court and inclusion of an alley was never previously a condition. Additionally, after the group submitted its plans, city officials told them the plans for landscaping had to be done by a certified landscape architect. Mr. Hilbert said all of these difficulties could be dispelled if the city had an appropriate application form that included all the requirements and made it clear what permits would be needed for specific projects. Mr. Hilbert said the city’s sloppy operation is a far cry from what he is used to at the Virginia Housing Development Authority, where he works as a senior underwriter. He said there is no reason why Richmond cannot have a proper operation to handle development projects on par with its neighbors. “This is crucial for the city,” he said.

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Bridging the digital divide Ta’Niyah Brown, right, is one of 1,050 Richmond high school freshmen receiving a new, internet-connected computer tablet, courtesy of Sprint. Watching the distribution at George Wythe High School, is interim schools Superintendent Thomas E. “Tommy” Kranz, far right. Officials from the wireless communication company and its foundation gave students the free equipment and wireless service at the Oct. 19 event. Through the next four years, a total of 5,250 city students who lack computers and internet service at home will receive electronic tablets to help them do their homework. The distribution is part of the company’s 1Million Project that seeks to close the digital divide that makes it difficult for students to achieve academic success.

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Candidates bring ideas, passion to School Board race By Ronald E. Carrington

Four candidates are vying for the 3rd District seat on the Richmond School Board. The election is to fill the unexpired term of Jeff Bourne, who was elected to the House of Delegates in February. In March, the School Board appointed Cindy Menz-Erb, a recent transplant from New York whose older child is in pre-kindergarten, to represent the district until the special election on Tuesday, Nov. 7. Ms. Menz-Erb, a consultant for a search firm, is being challenged by Dr. Joann Henry and Kenya J. Gibson, both of whom were among the dozen finalists who sought the board’s appointment in March. Dr. Henry, 67, is a former Armstrong High School assistant principal who in 2010 opened the Dream Academy Richmond in North Side that helps adults obtain a high school diploma. She is the wife of Free Press reporter Jeremy M. Lazarus. She has two adult children who attended Richmond Public Schools. Ms. Gibson, 43, an advertising executive in health care marketing, has two children currently attending RPS. A third challenger is Dorian O. Daniels, 35, who ran for the 3rd District City Council seat last year. The self-employed graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School and Virginia State University did not respond to Free Press requests for an interview.

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In separate interviews, Ms. MenzErb, Dr. Henry and Ms. Gibson talked about their priorities on the School Board should they win the election. Among them, hiring a new superintendent, providing a quality public education in Richmond that rivals the surrounding counties, improving school facilities, boosting students’ access to technology, building closer relationships with parents and more partnerships with the business community. They also agreed that RPS should have a zero-based budgeting process, a method of budgeting in which all expenses must be justified, in order to maintain fiscal accountability. It also allows top-level strategic goals to be implemented into the budgeting process by tying them to specific functional areas of the organization. “Some of the biggest challenges and opportunities are recruiting talent, strengthening home and schools connections, including after-school activities and supporting children by using a holistic approach including

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strong after-school care that’s accessible and affordable with transportation supported,” Ms. Menz-Erb said. She also said RPS’ human resources department should be revamped. “This school year started with 60 open teaching positions. That is not acceptable. Some basic HR practices, returning phone calls or recruiting strategically, are not being followed. We are recruiting after the counties, which does not make a lot of sense.” Ms. Menz-Erb views principals as “the most important persons running our schools.” “They create the school’s tone and culture. And, ultimately, if you have a strong principal, RPS will attract and retain strong teachers,” who she said have the greatest impact on a child’s learning. Ms. Menz-Erb said parents are the foundation of educational solutions and thinks a shift in some schools’ perceptions is needed. “We need to treat parents with respect and give them an opportunity to engage with their children’s learning.

One of the things I would like to do is hire a parent coordinator for each school building.” The job would provide opportunities for parents to interact and engage with their child’s learning, she said. With more than 30 years of front line and administrative experience with RPS, Dr. Henry has a clear picture of what she wants to accomplish if elected. “Focusing on an effective STEM/ STEAM program, as well as career and technical education programs, is one of my priorities,” she said. The Richmond Technical Center is located in the 3rd District. Dr. Henry said she would like to see students graduate with either a license or certification from the Tech Center because there is a continuing need for skilled craftspeople, including nursing technicians, auto mechanics, plumbers, electricians and others. “I think our schools should be excellent. Whenever a Realtor brings a family into our city, they (should be able to) say, ‘Go to this school or that school’ because RPS is ranked with Henrico and Chesterfield. I don’t think it’s fair for young parents living in Richmond paying city taxes, yet sending their children to private schools.” Dr. Henry views bringing outside resources into the system as one of her strengths and a priority. “I have always gone out to find companies and people to support

whatever the schools are doing,” she said. “Therefore, I can assist the superintendent is finding resources.” Ms. Gibson believes there needs to be more trust in the city’s educational process from top to bottom — “trust in having leadership that ensures building safety, knowing our communities have a solid understanding of the budget, where the money is going and how it works.” She said the next RPS superintendent should be a talented educator and administrator who can “bring out the best in the administration, faculty and students as well as provide, especially for the board, a clear understanding of the budgetary process.” She views school facilities as one of the top priorities. That includes “building new buildings, fixing existing buildings and capacity issues, improving conditions teachers work in and students learn in, rezoning schools so families are sure where they will send their children from year to year.” Ms. Gibson said she would bring to the position the experience and energy of an advocate who has been working in the community on behalf of the schools. “When I enrolled my daughter in the schools seven years ago, we were in a recession,” she said. “I want to be part of the RPS solution when it comes to the way monies are allocated and continue to be a part of the advocacy for the system.”

Herring unopposed for 4th term as commonwealth’s attorney Mr. Herring

Richmond Commonwealth’s Attorney Michael N. Herring often is mentioned as a potential contender for other offices. Last year, for example, he was considered a possible candidate for

Richmond mayor until he denied any interest. So far, he has been content to be the city’s top prosecutor. Once again, he is seeking a new four-year term as commonwealth’s

attorney and, as has been the case in the past two elections, he is unopposed. First elected in 2005, the Richmond native is on a glide path to his fourth term.

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Former President Barack Obama joins the Virginia Democratic ticket on stage at the Greater Richmond Convention Center on Oct. 19 to rally the troops for the upcoming election. They are, from left, lieutenant governor candidate Justin Fairfax; Attorney General Mark Herring, running for re-election; and gubernatorial candidate Ralph S. Northam, the current lieutenant governor.

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on Lt. Gov. Northam’s behalf. In a lively speech before President Obama’s appearance, the Democratic candidate stirred the rally-goers with a call to action. “It’s gonna be a fight, it’s not a cakewalk,” Lt. Gov. Northam said. “I have fought during Desert Storm to keep our soldiers alive. I have fought on the floor of the Senate. I have fought as your lieutenant governor. And I’m ready to fight for you as the 73rd governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia. But I can’t do it by myself,” he said of the upcoming election. “Are you ready to fight with me?” The crowd cheered. Ernestine Wilson, 71, and Joyce Roberts, 73, were inspired to make the 30-plus minute drive from Petersburg to see the former president at the Richmond rally. “This has been one of the most unforgettable nights of my life and I’m just so thankful to have had the opportunity to

be here and hear that wonderful speech,” Ms. Roberts said. “With so much division and negativity that’s going on, I think we needed this.” Ms. Wilson reached into her handbag and pulled out her smartphone on which she had taken notes during President Obama’s speech. “My favorite part,” she said, “was when Obama said ‘The most important office in our country is that of citizen.’ ” The pair brought to the convention center Ms. Wilson’s daughter and granddaughter. They said they hoped President Obama’s remarks and those of Lt. Gov. Northam would get people to turn out at the polls. The campaign event came just three days after state Republicans held fundraisers for GOP gubernatorial candidate Ed Gillespie on Oct. 16 in Richmond and Alexandria featuring former President George W. Bush. Mr. Gillespie was tapped by President Bush to lead the Republican National Committee between 2003 and 2005 and to serve as

his White House counsel from July 2007 until he left office in January 2009. While President Obama declined to mention President Trump, or to weigh in on specific national matters, he attempted to tie Mr. Gillespie to the dissatisfactory state of U.S. politics and contrast him with Lt. Gov. Northam. “Folks don’t feel good right now about what they see,” President Obama said. “They don’t feel as if our public life reflects our best.” Toward the end of his speech, he referenced a controversial campaign ad run by Mr. Gillespie that accuses Lt. Gov. Northam of being soft on illegal immigration and gang violence. “Ralph Northam believes we should have an orderly immigration system, that we should crack down on criminals and gangs and put them behind bars,” President Obama said after referencing the ad. “But he also believes that we can accomplish those things without fanning anti-immigrant sentiment.”

City treasurer is an office with a big name, but little to do in Richmond. With City Hall’s finance department in charge of collecting and paying taxes, the treasurer has been left to sell hunting and fishing licenses, pay Richmond jurors, notarize legal papers, help people fill out tax forms and collect overdue state taxes. While it is unclear why the elected position continues to exist, three people are battling to succeed Treasurer Eunice M. Wilder, who is retiring from the office after nearly 25 years. The front-runner for the job that has an annual salary of about $93,000 is Nichole Richardson Armstead, a management consultant and daughter of former Richmond City Councilman Chuck Richardson. Ms. Armstead won the Democratic primary in June, but now faces independent challenges from two former City Council members, Michelle R. Mosby and L. Shirley Harvey in the general election. If she wins on Election Day, Ms. Armstead said she wants to make the office a center for financial literacy education. Among other things, she would offer education and tools to help adults learn how to budget and manage debt and would seek to educate young people about money management. She also wants to help with job searches and do more to assist residents and businesses that are behind in city tax payments in their efforts to deal with city collection efforts. Ms. Mosby, who served as City Council president during her lone term on the governing body and ran unsuccessfully for mayor last year, also has plans to energize the office. If elected, she has promised to turn the office into an ombudsman-style operation that would offer help to citizens in navigating the city bureaucracy and in advocating for improved services. She also plans to open satellite offices to improve access to services. Ms. Harvey, who lost to Ms. Wilder in an earlier bid for treasurer in 2013, plans to use the office as a platform to advocate for citizens.

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overcome addiction, connect with work, complete high school, improve ties with their children and families and, for those who need it, connect with mental health services. Ms. Jackson is promising “transparent, responsible and accountable leadership” if she is elected. A 22-year veteran of the city Sheriff’s Office, she plans to beef up training for deputies through partnerships with outside agencies. She also would maintain most of the programs Sheriff Woody put in place, viewing them as the kind of positive approach to dealing with inmates that she supports. If elected, Mr. Jafari promises to install “best practices” at the jail to correct problems that he believes developed on Sheriff Woody’s watch, but he does not offer specifics. Meanwhile, Ms. Adams is promising to provide leadership that will set a “new standard of excellence in the management of jail operations” in her long-shot campaign to get people to write in her name on the ballot.

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In 2015, 24% of African Americans in Virginia had arthritis. Arthritis means joint inflammation. However, joint inflammation is a symptom or sign rather than a specific diagnosis. Arthritis is often used to refer to any disorder that affects the joints. Bone & Joint

Health

Arthritis among African Americans • The prevalence of arthritis in African Americans across the U.S. is 22.2%. • Arthritis causes more pain in African Americans than in other races. • 17% are less likely to report having arthritis.

Types of arthritis Signs and Symptoms • Pain or aching • Stiffness • Decreased range of motion • Swelling

Osteoarthritis: a disease that damages the slippery tissue that covers the ends of bones in a joint. This allows bones to rub together. It’s sometimes call “wear and tear” arthritis and is the most common form of arthritis.

How to manage it • Walk, swim, or bike 30 minutes a day, five days a week. • Go to effective physical activity programs. • Join a self-management education class. • Lose weight.

Gout: a kind of arthritis that causes painful and stiff joints. Gout is caused by the buildup of crystals made of a substance called uric acid in your joints. It often starts in the big toe and can cause lumps under the skin as well as kidney stones.

Signs and Symptoms

How to manage it

• • • •

Pain, usually intense Swelling Redness Heat

Eat a healthy diet. Avoid foods that may trigger a gout flare. Walk, swim, or bike 30 minutes a day, five days a week. Go to effective physical activity programs. Join a self-management education class.

The VCU Health 8k is a great way to exercise those joints and have some fun with the entire community. Join us November 11, and tour of some of Richmond’s most beautiful and historic neighborhoods. It’s five miles of smiles! Visit richmondmarathon.com to register.

To schedule an appointment, call 804-828-7929. © 2017 VCU Health. All rights reserved. Sources: National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; CDC: Difference in the Prevalence and Impact of Arthritis among Racial/Ethnic Groups.

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of people living in the most prosperous section of the country. The video went public last week after the Free Press deadline. In recent months, increasing numbers of racially charged incidents have been reported in majority-white schools in the Richmond area and across the country, but this one took the cake for the most degrading to those who were the subject of the intimidation and abuse. In Henrico, parents are furious that the school system learned about the video on Oct. 16, but did not issue any statement until after WWBT-Channel 12 broke the story on Oct. 18. On Wednesday night, as the Henrico School Board held a community session to allow parents and residents to air their views, Henrico Commonwealth’s Attorney Shannon L. Taylor issued a statement suggesting that further punishment could be in store. She stated that a criminal investigation is underway and that “if laws have been broken, then my office will respond appropriately.” The Henrico Police Department separately confirmed the probe. “We are working hand in hand with our commonwealth’s attorney’s office, and we are currently conducting interviews and speaking to folks. Right now, it is just an ongoing investigation. Nothing has been completed at this time,” said Lt. Col. Clarence Hunter, assistant Henrico police chief. At this point, the school system’s main public response since learning of the video has been to cancel the team’s final three football games and to require players to attend practices that include workshops on racial tolerance and ethics. Behind the scenes, according to Michelle F. “Micky” Ogburn, the School Board representative for the Three Chopt District that includes the middle school, other action has taken place. While she told a radio interviewer that student privacy laws prevent her from divulging whether any of the perpetrators have been suspended or expelled, she said, “Henrico Public Schools has a strict code of conduct, and that code was applied immediately.”

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Still, many are left to wonder why the youths had no adult supervision in the locker room and why the usual work of coaches to instill camaraderie and the ethos of teamwork failed so miserably. Others are dismayed that so many students are prepared to brazenly display a sexual knowledge that is supposed to be beyond their years. The community meeting Wednesday went on after the Free Press deadline. The purpose: “To get some direction for the best path forward,” Andy Jenks, Henrico Public Schools’ spokesman, said before the meeting. “We want to tell our community face to face what took place and the immediate actions the school division took, then open up the audience dialogue to share their thoughts, opinions and ideas for moving forward. We are not trying to dictate the path but to find out where the community would like to take us,” Mr. Jenks said. Adults might never have known about the video but for two students who brought the disturbing video to the attention of the school’s administration. Frank J. Thornton, president of the Henrico Branch NAACP and son of Henrico’s Fairfield District Supervisor Frank J. Thornton, still has questions that he and his members want answered.

For example, he said the branch wants to know how long it took for parents to be notified after the video came to the school’s attention. He also wants to know whether the school has provided crisis counseling to the victims and whether the perpetrators have been referred to appropriate mental health services. “This incident happened on the Oct. 13 and today is Oct. 24,” Mr. Thornton told the Free Press on Tuesday. “This is plenty of time for the school psychologists, social workers, guidance counselors in the building to meet with the victims and perpetrators.” He said that has not happened, and he expressed dismay at the poor response. Mr. Jenks denied that the school system has ignored the need for counseling. “The psychologist and preventative services specialist have been at the school to observe the school climate and work with the football team to provide support in racial sensitivity and cultural awareness,” said Mr. Jenks. However, Mr. Thornton said he knows better because the branch is “working directly with one of the families of the students impacted to assist them in dealing with this traumatic event through our network of professionals.” In his view, the school system should have made trauma counseling a top priority because of the potential for the abused students to suffer from post traumatic stress disorder.

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is impressive,” Dr. Sullivan stated in a release from the university. “Equally impressive is her commitment to education and the academic pursuits of student-athletes.” In a statement, Ms. Williams said, “Athletics provided the opportunity for me to attend the University of Georgia as a firstgeneration college student, and my advanced degrees enabled me to further my growth and develop my career as an athletics administrator.” Ms. Williams earned a master’s from Georgia and a Ph.D. from Florida State University. She and her husband, Brian, an associate professor of public administration and policy at Georgia, have three children. Ms. Williams is the first U.Va. athletic director since Dick Schultz (1981-1987) not to have strong roots in Charlottesville. Among her predecessors, Mr. Littlepage was a former assistant basketball coach and administrator, Terry Holland was former head basketball coach and Jim Copeland was a former football standout at the school. U.Va. is among the nation’s top all-round athletic programs. The Wahoos posted 13 NCAA titles in six different sports under Mr. Littlepage. The exception to the success has been in football, the primary money maker. The Wahoos have suffered losing seasons in eight of the past nine years and attendance has dwindled. Weary of a steady drumbeat of defeat, especially to archrival Virginia Tech, U.Va. crowds in recent years have dipped below 40,000 at the 61,500-seat Scott Stadium.

the number of officers could have totaled between 1,000 and 1,400 who were on the scene. What is clear, authorities vastly outnumbered the six pro-statue demonstrators who showed up, as well as the few hundred counterprotesters who turned out to rally against the racial bigotry and hate they believe the neo-Confederate group and the statues symbolize. The average hourly cost of overtime for the Richmond force alone amounted to about $20,600. That’s based on the average overtime pay of $43.56 an hour. On Friday, Sept. 15, the day before the rally, the department’s information shows that Chief Durham deployed 204 officers to provide security at the Monument Avenue site in case some pro-Confederates sought to conduct an early torchlight rally as they did in Charlottesville. Officers also notified residents of street closings and assisted workers setting up barriers and fencing at the Monument Avenue site. On Sunday, Sept. 17, according to the records, 16 officers were paid overtime to keep an eye on the area just in case demonstrators cropped up unexpectedly.

Overall, the chief spent about $250,000 on overtime pay, including pay for a small group of officers who began shortly after the deadly Aug. 12 Charlottesville rally to work on plans to handle events in Richmond. Along with manpower spending, the department separately reported spending about $250,000 on equipment and other items ahead of the rally. Those costs included $15,000 for fencing around the Arthur Ashe Jr. Athletic Center on the Boulevard, which was used as a staging center for police. One surprise in the report is the police department’s decision to spend city tax dollars for food primarily from Henrico County businesses. That includes $6,000 spent with Mission BBQ on Glenside Drive to provide lunch boxes for 1,400 officers; $2,633 to buy breakfast items, bagels and snacks from Wegmans supermarket in Short Pump; $3,818 spent with Sam’s Club on West Broad Street for items mostly related to coffee; $822 spent with Chick-fil-A at Willow Lawn for 250 chicken sandwiches. The department also favored a national chain over locally owned businesses when it spent $371 buying 50 pizzas from Papa

John’s Pizza. The only Richmond-based operation to benefit from the nearly $18,000 spent on food and related items was the nonprofit FeedMore, which received $4,196 for preparing 1,000 dinners at its community kitchen for those on duty. Most of the money was spent buying a wide range of equipment for which the department had not budgeted. That includes three laser printers, eight highdefinition camcorders, specialty jerseys for the SWAT team, a license plate reader, 50 gas mask kits, 75 radio earpieces and 75 body cameras. The body cameras, purchased from a State Police supplier, cost $84,280, while the license plate reader was $53,600 and the radio earpieces cost $24,358. Meanwhile, other city departments collectively spent about $70,000 on overtime and equipment. The full city cost of $570,000 is just part of the spending. Capitol Police, for example, reported spending nearly $5,000, mostly on overtime, while Henrico County tabulated $64,735 in costs for supporting the Richmond Police Department, including about $58,000 spent on officer overtime.

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Teachable moment We have seen segments of the foul video posted to social media showing white football team members from Henrico County’s Short Pump Middle School in the locker room simulating sex acts on black members of the team while making racist comments. As white players are on top, humping black players on the floor and over a bench, someone can be heard saying, “What’s going on?” The audible answer: “He’s (expletive) a black.” A caption typed on the video says, “We gonna (expletive) the black outta these African-American children from Uganda.” Our initial reaction of shock was followed by a barrage of questions: Who are these kids? Who does this? Why do they think it’s OK to sexually assault and racially taunt someone? Where is the coach? Where is the principal? Where are their parents? What about the boys who were victimized by their teammates? Are they OK? What are their parents saying and doing? Who is helping them? At Free Press deadline on Wednesday, Henrico County Public Schools officials were holding a public meeting to address the questions, concerns and outrage of parents and community members who rightfully are demanding answers. Calls have come from parents and the community for the perpetrators to be suspended, expelled and/or arrested. While Henrico County Police are investigating and the commonwealth’s attorney is now involved, the only punishment publicly announced at this point has been the team’s forfeiture of the remaining three games of the season. In a statement to parents on Oct. 20, the Henrico School Board said the school’s football practices will continue, with added discussions about ethics and sexual harassment. In its statement, the board also said, “There is no place in HCPS for the kind of behavior portrayed in the video,” adding that students who fail to live up to the school system’s code of student conduct “will be addressed promptly and appropriately.” Our question: When might that be? We understand all the facts are not in, or have not been released to the public. We believe parents and the community have a right to more information in this distressing case that has made national headlines. We also believe the perpetrators should face consequences so that they will learn sexually predatory and racist behavior will not be tolerated in Henrico schools or elsewhere. Based on Henrico County’s record of racially disparate treatment of students that is now being investigated by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, we believe that had the situation been reversed, with the offenses committed by black team members upon white players, the black students would have been in juvenile detention before the sun went down on the Snapchat video. We are not saying here that we want an eye for an eye. What we want is a genuine acknowledgment of the seriousness and possible criminality of the behavior displayed in the video. The perpetrators should not be treated as though their actions were mere “horseplay,” as one white parent described it. We want their parents involved. We want officials to get at the bottom of what caused this behavior and to bring a genuine sense of justice in dealing with it. We cannot excuse bad behavior because of someone’s age — middle school children are generally between the ages of 11 to 13 — or because we believe they come from two-parent, middle class homes, which is the generalization about Short Pump demographics, comfortable in their privilege and lacking in the trauma that plagues poorer households in Richmond. What responsibility does the Short Pump coach bear, or the parents of the perpetrators? The issues are layered, and the answers are not easy or straightforward. Daryl V. Fraser, a licensed clinical social worker who teaches at Virginia Commonwealth University, has worked with children and mental health issues for 18 years. He’s also the president of the Richmond Chapter of the National Association of Black Social Workers. “When these things happen, they rip the scab off,” exposing the underlying problems and issues in a community, Mr. Fraser said. “The first response is for quick punishment, silence the victims and let’s move along. We want to deny the problems that are happening and that ugly exists, even with our children.” Instead, the Short Pump Middle School situation offers an opportunity to deal with tough issues of race and racism, sexuality, bullying, toxic masculinity, inequity, power and control, he said. “We must first agree and recognize that these things are happening” often outside the public spotlight. They came to the public’s attention in this instance only because the Short Pump video was posted on social media, he said, and students reported it to adults at the school. Mr. Fraser suggests that talks with the football team should be only the start — that deeper conversations should be conducted with students throughout Short Pump Middle School, Henrico County and the entire area. He also suggests that steps be put into place so that the perpetrators understand the gravity of the situation. He shied away from saying lock them up, noting they are children and should be dealt with as children. Instead, he talked about employing “restorative justice” in which the offenders “can make amends to the victims and their families.” “We believe that children can learn from their mistakes, that you have to give them the model of restorative justice.” While it is expected that black parents and people are outraged by the racial aspects and sexual connotations in the video, white parents also should be outraged and speak out about it, he said. “Until white people deal with racism in their homes and communities, we will continue to have these situations, and there will be no true community healing,” he said. Let this be a teachable moment — with action — for all of us.

Class and crass

I never thought I would miss our 43d President, George W. Bush. And I’ve never thought of him as a great, or even good, speaker. But the speech he gave Oct. 19, at a conference convened by the G e o rg e W. Bush Institute was simply eloquent, excellent, thoughtful and compelling. After keeping a low profile for the past eight years, he spoke up to decry the fact that “bigotry seems emboldened.” “Bullying and prejudice in our public life sets a national tone, provides permission for cruelty and bigotry, and compromises the moral education of children,” he said during his talk. Why did the former president choose to speak so forcefully in a speech that did not mention 45 by name but was at least partly directed toward him? Perhaps it was what happened in Charlottesville because President Bush and his father, 41st President George Herbert Walker Bush, issued a joint statement denouncing white supremacists, something that 45 simply could not bring himself to do. The younger Bush was blunt in his talk when he said, “Bigotry or white supremacy in any form is blasphemy against the American creed.” I knew that I would miss Barack Obama, our 44th president.

Like his predecessor, President Obama has kept a low profile since leaving office, stepping out very briefly to campaign for Virginia gubernatorial candidate Ralph Northam on Oct. 19, and to reflect on the challenges we

Julianne Malveaux face in our democracy. Like President Bush, President Obama did not refer to 45 by name, but his speech in Richmond was a repudiation of virtually everything our prevaricating “president” stands for. “Some of the politics we see now, we thought we put that to bed,” President Obama said. “That has folks looking 50 years back. It’s the 21st century, not the 19th century. Come on!” Seemingly scolding the current administration, President Obama said, “Instead of looking for ways to work together to get things done in a practical way, we’ve got folks who are deliberately trying to make folks angry, to demonize people who have different ideas, to get the base all riled up because it provides a short-term tactical advantage.” Watching President Bush and President Obama reminded me of how far the quality of our nation’s leadership has fallen. I saw two men who, with absolute class, reminded us of our nation’s values and that which is repugnant in the current administration. The contrast is the persistent

crassness of 45, an ill-spoken, bumbling, coarse and classless individual. He never met a fight he could not pick and escalate, never met an opposing viewpoint he could not demonize. He has belittled everyone he has disagreed with, from his own inner circle to football players he does not even know, calling them “sons of bitches.” In his entire eight years of service, President Obama never disparaged his predecessor, President George W. Bush, even as he cleaned up some of his messes. In his several months of leadership, 45 has missed no opportunity to criticize President Obama. If I had a dollar for every time President Obama critiqued President Bush, I’d barely have enough money for a fast-food meal. If I had a dollar for every time 45 disparaged President Obama, I could dine at the nation’s best restaurants for a full week! Class is visiting Walter Reed hospital to look in on wounded soldiers, or hosting White House luncheons for Gold Star families. Crass is calling widow Myeshia Johnson, hardly mentioning her deceased husband, Sgt. La David Johnson, by name, and telling her “he knew what he signed up for.” Class is refusing to disparage either predecessor or successor. Crass is trashing anyone and everyone, including his predecessor. Class is disagreeing with dignity and civility. Crass is name-calling, challenging people to IQ tests

NFL must address racial justice “We want to make sure we are understanding what the players are talking about, and that is complex.” — National Football League Commissioner Roger Goodell When San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick last year began kneeling during the playing of the national anthem at the start of games, he explained: “I am not going to stand up to show pride in a flag for a country that oppresses black people and people of color. To me, this is bigger than football and it would be selfish on my part to look the other way. There are bodies in the street and people getting paid leave and getting away with murder.” Only a handful of players had joined his protest by the start of the current season until President Trump urged the team owners to fire the protesters. At the next game, more than 200 players sat, kneeled or raised their fists in protest. Some owners, coaches and staff linked arms and joined the players in a demonstration of solidarity. As a lifelong football fan

and former mayor of a city that hosted two Super Bowls during my term, I worked closely with the NFL over the years. I am keenly aware of the untapped capacity of the league to address the systemic racism at the root of this current protest. More than 70 percent of NFL players are African-American,

Marc H. Morial yet the league has made no comprehensive effort to address the reality of the communities where many of their prime performers are raised and educated. There’s precious little examination of the process by which many of these players are forced to overcome the racial and social challenges and barriers that stood — and continue to stand — in their way. The National Urban League has long urged the NFL and team owners to make a serious effort to address the concerns of men and boys of color. Following a meeting of NFL owners and players last week, Commissioner Roger Goodell said, “We’re not afraid of the tough conversations. That is what we are having with our players … Out of those discussions, they understand that the owners and the NFL really do care about their issues and

what we can do to make their communities better.” San Francisco 49ers safety Eric Reid called the discussion a great starting point, but he would continue to protest “until we get more concrete plans and to where I feel like I don’t need to protest anymore because the NFL is providing a better platform.” Many of the players, for their part, are putting their commitment to social justice into action. Mr. Kaepernick has fulfilled almost all of a pledge to donate $1 million from jersey sales to organizations working in oppressed communities. Anquan Boldin, whose cousin was shot and killed by police, and Malcolm Jenkins, whose brother struggled to rebound from a juvenile marijuana conviction, have created a Players Coalition of about 40 players who work on criminal justice reform issues. The league needs to support and encourage this work and expand its scope so that it can, as Mr. Reid said, “provide a better platform.” The work of individual players and coalitions of players is exemplary, but we need a concerted league-wide effort to address issues of racial justice. The writer, who was mayor of New Orleans from 1994 to 2002, is president of the National Urban League.

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and making fun of ill and disabled people, including war hero and U.S. Sen. John McCain. To be sure, I don’t think that 45 maliciously called Myeshia Johnson in an attempt to cause her pain. I think he simply does not know how to talk to people, and we have plenty of evidence. The recent book, “The Dangerous Case of Donald Trump: 27 Psychiatrists and Mental Health Experts Assess a President,” explains that the sociopathic narcissist we elected is so fundamentally flawed that he could easily imperil our very survival by pushing us into war. He told Myeshia Johnson her husband “knew what he signed up for.” So did nearly half of our nation’s voters when they chose crass over class. The writer is an author and economist.

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Show the world a new Richmond

I was fortunate to come of age as the Civil the 1967 election of Dr. William Ferguson Reid, Rights Movement was coming to a climax in there was not one black representative in the the 1960s. As an observer and participant, and Virginia General Assembly. The 1901-1902 later an amateur historian, I was witness to the Virginia Constitutional Convention sought to destruction of Jim Crow. I know why local end black people’s participation in elections by officials put the statues on Monument Avenue removing them from local voter lists, imposing and what they still represent. an arbitrarily applied literacy test, a poll Some, trying to sound reasonable, tax (payable three years in advance) say we can use the statues to help and requiring answers to whatever tell the awful truth about Virginia’s questions white local voter registrars oppressive past. I say that the statues dreamed up. Ninety percent of black have held these Confederate leaders voters were driven from local voter in awe for nearly 130 years. Their lists by 1904. stain cannot be erased. They cannot Jim Crow government also be repurposed at their present site. segregated public and commercial Ben Ragsdale The statues are about history denied. interactions between black people Current public comment has skipped lightly and white people whenever possible. Deover our evil past of slavery and ignored the meaning “White” and “Colored” facilities record of those public officials who installed the were pervasive. Equal services were denied. statues — a racial hierarchy determined to keep In 1960, I watched in awe as first the North African-Americans poor and politically power- Carolina A&T State University students less that reigned from the end of Reconstruction in Greensboro, N.C., then Virginia Union through the 1960s. University students in Richmond and others It’s no fluke that, from Reconstruction until across the South, defied the law, sitting-in at

lunch counters and restaurants. Local activists fought to have Downtown stores hire black clerks and even to allow black customers to try on hats as the white customers did. Richmonders remember. Perhaps most egregiously, the Jim Crow government that ruled Virginia for at least seven decades funded and administered cruelly disparate school systems for black citizens across Virginia, permanently hindering opportunities for generations. You can ask iconic Richmond political leader Henry L. Marsh III, who, to attend elementary school in rural Isle of Wight County, walked 5 miles each way to his oneroom school with one teacher for seven grades and 76 students. County buses to the nearby larger and much better resourced white school passed him by each day. Later, Mr. Marsh and his law partners, Oliver W. Hill Sr. and S.W. Tucker, litigated cases across Virginia for 20 years to implement school desegregation decrees which began in 1954. Our community is still rich today with women and men who survived — and frequently ex-

celled — in schools that were purposed by white leaders to raise second class citizens. This is the history relevant to the symbols on Monument Avenue. There is much more. The statues do not honor ordinary soldiers, but those who led the fight to advance a new slave-holding nation and those who imposed post-Reconstruction apartheid in Virginia. Of course past events cannot be erased. But public memorials express contemporary values. In our time, when our values have changed so dramatically, we must make clear to the world that the city of Richmond stands for equality and respect for each individual and that those symbols on Monument Avenue do not represent who we are. The writer was a civil rights volunteer in Virginia in the 1960s. He coordinated the Virginia Civil Rights Movement Video Initiative oral histories, which are available at Virginia Commonwealth University’s Cabell Library, the L. Douglas Wilder Library and Learning Resource Center at Virginia Union University and the Virginia Historical Society.

Small $ for a moral education

With increasingly tragic results for our culture and our future, we witness on an almost daily basis the use of Twitter-launched diversions from President Trump designed to divert our attention from the real issues and crises of our time. This is an old trick, used by card sharks, magicians, circus imprimaturs, con men and the occasional politician. Now comes L. Douglas Wilder, the former governor and Richmond mayor, entering the Monument Avenue fray by advancing the diversionary and specious notion that the choice before us is now a question of education or removing the statues of Confederates from Monument Avenue. His statements attempt to redirect public attention away from the real issue at hand — the gravely immoral symbolism of these statues — and to refocus it to a false choice of either education or the removal of the statues. This is nonsense. The decision to remove the statues, which glorify Confederates who fought to perpetuate the abomination of human slavery, is utterly irrelevant to the availability of educational funds. These issues are no more related to one other than they are to a conflict between funds to repair streets versus improvement of the jails, except to the extent that there is enormous value to our children’s education that their removal would provide. Richmond City Council and Mayor Levar M. Stoney should maintain an unwavering commitment to public education and they should not be influenced one way or the other by the question of the cost for the removal of the statues. It is ludicrous to assert that we care less about our children because we choose to do what is proper by raising a moral question of right and wrong. When these costly statues were built, the education of children was the priority of the advocates of

those same statues. Indeed, these advocates found a way to finance education and to build the statues. Do not imply that we are unable to take them down and educate our children as well. We love our children no less and must come to value dignity and self-respect as well. But there is the larger question of the corrupting daily education our children receive by seeing the glorification of men who sought to enslave an entire race. This is not Chuck an issue Richardson confined solely to the impact these monuments have on black children. As a white friend recently pointed out, the venom that emerges from the glorification of these idols to a war to preserve slavery extends to white children as well. When I asked him to elaborate, he pointed out that his son had reached the age where soldiers and swords were symbols of strength and goodness. Yet, how could he explain the goodness in what these men stood and fought for? This wedge issue of education versus statue removal cannot divide and confuse the

community. The issue is not either/or, but a straightforward question of right or wrong, a question that first should be answered yes or no. For generations, Richmond has produced countless capable black citizens who have proven themselves to be responsible members of society by supporting themselves and their families, by supporting their communities, worshipping at their churches and helping our businesses and governments to function on a daily basis. How can it be justified that in such a city, its dominant monumental symbols stand for the repression of so many of its citizens? The cost question is a red herring thrown into the debate to confuse, complicate and divide low-information citizens from others. The comparison is absurd. It is akin to complaining that you cannot afford to finance a 30-year mortgage on a home because you spent money on a pair of socks. I vividly recall standing with Mr. Wilder when he was a young state senator and I was an unrecognized veteran just home from the Vietnam War. Mr. Wilder fought mightily to have removed the degrading Virginia state song, “Carry Me Back to Old Virginny,” with its lyrics that spoke of black men and women as “darkies.”

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Are the Confederate statues any less degrading than that song — a song for which Mr. Wilder spent his entire first term in the Senate fighting to abolish as our state song? Are the lyrics of that song any less degrading than the historical reality of oppression for which these Confederate leaders fought? A reality in which three-fifths of the enslaved population could be counted to increase the number of pro-slavery Southern elected officials in the House of Representatives; a reality in which, as a compromise to the South, the Constitution stipulated the return of enslaved Africans to their masters; a reality in which little black children were sold to the highest bidder; a reality in which men and women were captured and compelled to labor without compensation; a reality in which female slaves were taken to be raped and abused by their masters; and a reality in which the statues themselves

were erected after Reconstruction to celebrate not only the memory of the Confederate cause but also the re-emergence of white supremacy; and a reality that, if it had not been defeated, would have deferred the possibility of a Doug Wilder being elected as governor of Virginia. The former governor’s vision of education is too restricted. He clearly sees education as the transmission of cognitive skills in a classroom setting. But education is not to be restricted to spaces within the parameters of a classroom. Education also shapes the vision of the type of society those students receive. What contradiction are we teaching when we espouse the values of freedom, justice and equality in our classrooms but then maintain statues of men who fought to curb the freedom, justice and equality of black people? How do you teach children that they are equal in the eyes

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Dave Roberts guides Dodgers to first World Series in 29 years In 1947, the Brooklyn Dodgers turned to a former UCLA athlete, Jackie Robinson, who became the first African-American to play in modern Major League Baseball. In 2016, the now Los Angeles Dodgers looked to a UCLA alumnus again — this time for their first African-American manager, Dave Roberts. The decision has drawn nothing but raves in Southern California. Roberts, 45, has guided the Dodgers to their first World Series appearance in 29 years. He is seeking to become just the second African-American manager to win a World Series, following Toronto’s Cito Gaston in 1992 and 1993. In his two seasons making the Los Angeles Dave Roberts lineup, Roberts has racked up 195 wins including a MLB-best 104 this go-round. His Dodgers have rolled to two National League West titles. This fall, they defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks (3-0) and the Chicago Cubs (4-1) to advance to the World Series against the Houston Astros. Roberts, like Robinson, wore UCLA “hero blue” before donning Dodgers Blue. As a Bruins senior, Roberts hit .353 with 45 stolen bases and left school as all-time leader in stolen bases, and also with a degree in history. Born in Okinawa, he is the son of Japanese native Elko and Waymon Roberts, a U.S. Marine. With the World Series underway, here are a few more basketball

Frank Mason makes debut with Sacramento Kings

After being left on the launching pad two games, Frank Mason’s NBA career has officially taken off. After consecutive “DNPs” (Did Not Play) in the box scores, the former Petersburg High School and University of Kansas guard made his debut with the Sacramento Kings last Saturday. The Kings lost 96-79 to the Denver Nuggets in Denver. But in 17 minutes, the 5-foot-11 Mason scored seven points — including his first three-pointer. He also snagged two rebounds and passed for an assist. He was charged with one turnover. In Coach Dave Joerger’s backcourt, Mason is playing behind veterans Buddy Hield, Garrett Temple and George Hill and fellow rookie De’Aaron Fox, the first round draft choice out of the University of Kentucky. Mason established his spot on the Kings’ 15-man roster during five Frank Mason preseason contests. Playing about 20 minutes per game, Mason averaged 11.6 points — second behind Zach Randolph — 3.6 rebounds and 2.4 assists. As the NCAA Player of the Year as a Kentucky Jayhawks senior, Mason was selected by the Kings in the second round of the NBA draft and 34th overall. During his junior and senior years at Petersburg High, he spurred the Crimson Wave to the State Group AAA final at the Siegel Center in Richmond. Here is the NBA status of some other Richmond area and Virginia athletes: Treveon Graham (Virginia Commonwealth University): Returning for his second season with the Charlotte Hornets. Troy Daniels (VCU): Beginning his first season with the Phoenix Suns after previously playing with the Houston Rockets, the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Memphis Grizzlies and the Charlotte Hornets. Kyle O’Quinn (Norfolk State University): Returning for his third season with the New York Knicks following three seasons with the Orlando Magic. Kent Bazemore (Old Dominion University): Returning for his fourth season with the Atlanta Hawks after previously playing for the Los Angeles Lakers and the Golden State Warriors. Ed Davis (Benedictine Prep and University of North Carolina): Starting his third season with the Portland Trail Blazers after previously playing with the Toronto Raptors, Memphis and Los Angeles. Malcolm Brogdon (University of Virginia): Beginning his second season with the Milwaukee Bucks. Mike Scott (U.Va.): Starting his first season with the Washington Wizards after six seasons in Atlanta. Joe Harris (U.Va.): Begins his second go-round with the Brooklyn Nets after two seasons with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Devin Robinson (Manchester High School and University of Florida): The rookie signed a two-way contract with Washington to play with the Wizards and/or a G-League affiliate. Briante Weber (VCU): The free agent guard just inked a two-way contract with the Houston Rockets. Some players weren’t as fortunate and likely will try their luck in the Gatorade League, formerly the Developmental League. Michael Gbinije (Benedictine Prep and Syracuse University) was released by Golden State. Troy Caupain (Cosby High School and the University of Cincinnati) was cut by Phoenix. Andrew White III (Thomas Dale High School and Syracuse) was waived by the Boston Celtics.

firsts regarding African-Americans: 1947: Dodgers’ first baseman Robinson and relief pitcher Dan Bankhead become the first black players to participate in the modern World Series. 1948: Cleveland’s Larry Doby becomes the first black player to swat a Series homer. 1952: The Dodgers’ Joe Black becomes the first black pitcher to win a World Series game, beating the New York Yankees 4-2, with a 6-hitter. 1955: Dodgers outfielder Sandy Amoros (born in Cuba) becomes first black Latino to star in the Series, making a sensational catch in the left field corner to rob the Yankees’ Yogi Berra of extra bases. The Dodgers went on to win their first ever Series.

1964: St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Bob Gibson becomes the first black player to win Series MVP. Gibson won the honor again in 1967. 1970: Emmett Ashford becomes the Series’ first black umpire. 1971: The Pittsburgh Pirates field the first all-black Series lineup against the Baltimore Orioles — Dock Ellis, pitcher; Manny Sanguillen, catcher; Al Oliver, first base; Rennie Stinnett, second base; Jackie Hernandez, shortstop; Dave Cash, third base; Roberto Clemente, right field; Gene Clines, center field; Willie Stargell, left field. 1992: The Toronto Blue Jays’ Cito Gaston becomes the first black manager to win the World Series. Gaston repeated the victory in 1993.

VUU to play Elizabeth City State for homecoming at Hovey Field Through eight football games, Virginia against the Panthers, costing 77 yards. But Union University has been explosive on that doesn’t tell the whole story. offense, porous on defense and its own With six minutes left, a 59-yard Taylor worst enemy on penalties. scoring strike to Lavatiae Kelly appeared Put that all together and the Panthers, to pull the Panthers to within 33-28, with as talented as they are, are 5-3 overall, a chance to slice the deficit to three with 4-1 in the CIAA, and clinging to post- a 2-point conversion. season life. For an instant, momentum was all on They face a must-win on Saturday, Oct. VUU’s side of the field. 28, as longtime nemesis But no. The play, Elizabeth City State Unibeautiful as it was, was Homecoming! versity comes to Hovey nullified by a substituSaturday, Oct. 18 Field as VUU’s homecomtion penalty, and the Virginia Union University ing opponent. game — and perhaps takes on Elizabeth City If form holds, VUU season — took a dagger State University alumni can expect a givein the side. at Hovey Field. and-take, high-scoring Penalties have been Kickoff: 1 p.m. homecoming game, with an issue all season. The plenty of yellow flags Panthers have suffered littering the Hovey Field turf. 97 flags for a loss of 857 yards, putting VUU lost an inside track to the CIAA the Panthers last in the CIAA in each North title last Saturday with a 40-22 loss category. at Bowie State University that was much By comparison, VUU’s opponents have tighter than the score indicates. been penalized 56 times for 541 yards. Darius Taylor threw for 179 yards and Offensively, the Panthers averaged 30.1 two touchdowns. He ran for 96 more yards points and 392.4 yards, ranking third in the as the Panthers — after trailing 20-0 — CIAA in both. Defensively, the Panthers mounted a spirited comeback. yield averages of 25.8 points and 397.1 But the defense and penalties kept get- yards, eighth in the conference. ting in the way. The loss in Maryland snapped a fourVUU’s defense faltered against the game VUU winning streak and puts the pass — Bowie State’s Amir Hall threw for Panthers a game behind Virginia State 386 yards — and the run. Bowie State’s University in the CIAA Northern Division Robert Chesson rushed for 167 yards. In standings, with time running out. all, the Bulldogs churned out 594 yards VUU ended last season by losing to total offense. Elizabeth City State and VSU to finish Then there were the penalties, 14 in all 5-5. The Panthers must reverse that and

post consecutive closing victories this season hopefully to qualify for the CIAA championship game Nov. 11 in Salem. There is a chance. The Panthers close the regular season Saturday, Nov. 4, at VSU with the opportunity of forcing a three-way tie at the top. Then tiebreakers would decide the Northern Division’s representative to the CIAA championship. Once again, VUU unveiled a before unknown star in Maryland. This time it was senior tight end Aquil Ingram-Harrow, who caught his first touchdown pass. Ingram-Harrow became the seventh Panther to snag a touchdown aerial this season and 12th overall to make a reception in Coach Mark James’ diversified attack. The game will also be remembered for one of the most unusual plays in VUU gridiron annals. Following a Bowie State touchdown with 9:06 left, the extra-point kick was blocked. Ray Lewis III Jr., son of the former NFL star, scooped up the loose pigskin and raced to the opposite 10-yard line before lateral-ing the ball to Max Beauleau, who scored a two-point safety. So instead of being down 34-20, it was 33-22. Soon after, Taylor appeared to draw VUU closer with his spectacular long scoring pass. But as the Panthers celebrated the apparent touchdown, an all too frequent sight — a yellow flag — proved again to be the party pooper.

VSU looking toward postseason with string of wins Virginia State University continues to dominate CIAA football about every way possible — on the ﬁeld, in the standings and also statistically. Coach Reggie Barlow’s Trojans are headed to Chowan University in North Carolina on Saturday, Oct. 28, with seven straight wins this season and 11 consecutive victories over two years combined. VSU’s most recent triumph was a 73-21 win on Oct. 21, at Lincoln University in Pennsylvania. The Trojans amassed 699 yards total offense. The Trojans led 46-7 at intermission in a classic mismatch between the top and bottom teams in the CIAA Northern Division standings. Reaching the century mark might have been attainable if Coach Barlow hadn’t emptied his bench. During the past three seasons, VSU has defeated the toothless Lions by a combined 171-28. VSU’s 7-0 record represents its best start since 1970, when NFL bound lineman Larry Brooks was wearing the orange and blue for Coach Walter Lovett. The 73 points against Lincoln are the most since the 1970 squad pummeled Hampton University 85-2. The Trojans moved up to No. 3 in the NCAA Division II Super Region 2, behind Wingate University and the University of West Alabama. The top eight schools advance to the NCAA Division II playoffs starting Nov. 18 at various campus sites. VSU has three remaining regular season games — at Chowan this weekend, against Virginia Union on Saturday, Nov. 4, and

then on short rest against Shaw University Trojans’ all-time rusher George Leonard on Thursday, Nov. 9. from Petersburg High School, who piled If all goes well, VSU will have less up 3,575 yards in 1976 through 1979. than 48 hours to prepare for the CIAA With 37 rushing touchdowns, Cannon championship on Saturday, Nov. 11, in also is nearing the VSU record of 41 set Salem. by Bo Morgan from 1993 through 1996. If any team seems capable of three The Trojans sparkle in virtually every wins in eight days, it’s these Trojans, led category on the stat sheet. They have scored by quicksilver quarterback Cordelral Cook 323 points to their opponents’ 117. They and scintillating tailback Trenton “Boom” have 2,071 rushing yards compared to just Cannon. Both Cook and Cannon are bona 599 by their opponents. In total offense, ﬁde CIAA Player of the Year candidates, it’s VSU 3,562; opponents 1,992. along with Bowie State University’s Amir Some credit should go to veteran AthHall. A transfer from Alabama State Northern Division Standings University, Cook is essentially the Division CIAA Overall Lamar Jackson of NCAA Division Virginia State University 3-0 5-0 7-0 II, meaning he’s capable of beating Bowie State University 2-1 4-1 7-1 you with multiple methods. Virginia Union University 2-1 4-1 5-3 Jackson, now a senior at the UniElizabeth City State Univ. 1-2 2-2 4-4 versity of Louisville, won the Heisman Chowan University 1-2 2-2 3-5 Trophy last year on the strength of Lincoln University 0-3 0-5 0-8 his running and throwing expertise. Cook must have taken notes. Against Lincoln University, Cook passed for 152 yards and ran for another letic Director Peggy Davis, who faced 102. Cook now has a conference best 14 the task of hiring three coaches over a rushing touchdowns and is averaging 8.7 four-year span. yards per carry. Clearly, Davis knows a winner when Cannon exploded for 253 yards and she interviews one. three touchdowns at Lincoln and leads the The Trojans are a combined 41-9 since CIAA in rushing with 1,116 yards and a 2013 under Coaches Latrell Scott (now whopping 8.9 average. head coach at Norfolk State University), A Hampton native and VSU transfer Byron Thweatt (now assistant coach at FCS student from Shepherd University, Cannon champion James Madison University), and now has 3,508 yards in less than three now Barlow, the former NFL receiver who seasons. He is just 67 yards behind the coached previously at Alabama State.

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Personality: Lisa Lowe Walls Spotlight on chef coordinator of ‘Sauté & Sizzle: Richmond Men Are Cooking’

Lisa Lowe Walls loves food. She describes herself as a “pasta type of person” whose favorite meal is anything she doesn’t have to cook. With that combination, she also has the perfect volunteer role — coordinating the chefs for “Sauté & Sizzle: Richmond Men Are Cooking.” The annual fundraising event for the Rho Eta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority will feature more than 40 area men putting their best recipes and cooking skills to the test for a good cause. Proceeds from the event, slated for Saturday, Nov. 4, at the Old Dominion Building at Richmond Raceway, provide scholarships the sorority gives each year to students and to support its other community outreach efforts. Ms. Walls has helped recruit 40 “chefs” and coordinated the signature dishes they will prepare. Guests will have the opportunity to taste each dish and vote on the winners. Past winning dishes have been she-crab soup, London broil and chicken and waffles. “The food is always awesome,” says Ms. Walls, a highly organized IT professional who also has her own consulting firm. She has her role down to a science. This is the 11th year the sorority has put on the event. Ms. Walls has served as chef coordinator for the last four years. Finding chefs isn’t too difficult, she says. Many are the spouses, husbands and friends of sorority members, she says. But she also puts out the word to local fire departments, where firefighters are known to prepare their own food on their long shifts. All are eager to show off their culinary skills, she says. “But if too many say they want to make meatballs, I may suggest another dish.” A few of this year’s “chefs” include Dwayne Pete Ford, a life insurance agent; Jason Holland, a manager with Dominion Energy; Dr. Alonza Lawrence, pastor of Moore Street Missionary Baptist Church; the Rev. Robert K. Taylor, associate minister at Guild Field Baptist Church in Midlothian; and Ronald E. Carrington, a former Virginia State University professor and current Richmond Free Press writer. Dressed in the sorority’s signature sauté black aprons and white chef hats, they and the other chefs will be whipping up dishes such as four-cheese seafood casserole, Cajun chicken alfredo, Momma’s chicken pot pie, Southern rice pudding, Moroccan wings, creamy Tuscan garlic tortellini soup and ribs, just to name a few. “It’s gourmet-style eating without having to pay a lot,” Ms. Walls says. “You get a nice size sample at each station. Most people get stuffed without getting halfway around the room.” Sauté and sizzle define the event perfectly, she says. “Our chefs are very competitive, but supportive. Each year, they look for ways to outdo the other. Their creativity and passion is unmatched.” In addition to the food, this year’s event will feature entertainment by J Baxter & The SAUCE Band, line dancing with Kemel Patton and a silent auction and raffles for a variety of items. “Where else can you get great food cooked and served by some of the finest men in the area, live music and meet and greet old and new friends?” Ms. Walls asks. She notes that many of the chefs are returning with new dishes. “They have participated in the past partly because of their willingness to contribute to such a worthy cause and partly because they

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know that there will be many ladies in attendance,” she laughs. “As the saying goes, the best way to anyone’s heart is with food!” The event has grown since Rho Eta Omega chapter’s ﬁrst Sauté & Sizzle 10 years ago, which drew about 200 people. Last year, more than 600 attended. The event has allowed the sorority to provide more than $70,000 in scholarships to more than 100 students during the past10 years. Meet volunteer chef coordinator and this week’s Personality, Lisa Lowe Walls: Occupation: IT systems specialist, Dominion Energy Inc., and president/owner of Advanced Information Systems Consulting Firm. What I do: Oversee complex applications and systems for a large utility company and manage logistics for military operations. Community involvement: Chef coordinator for Rho Eta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority’s “Sauté and Sizzle: Richmond Men Are Cooking” beneﬁt. Date and place of birth: June 17 in Richmond. Current residence: Chester. Education: Bachelor’s and master’s in computer science, Virginia State University. Family: Single, with two Duke University graduates, daughters Brittany Walls, 27, and Taylor Walls, 24. Who came up with idea for “Sauté & Sizzle: Richmond Men Are Cooking”: Karen Hicks and Sada Hill, members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, attended a similar event in Philadelphia in 2005. The event was such a huge success

A perfect day for me is: Relaxing in pajamas all day and marathon watching “Scandal,” “Queen Sugar” and “Power.”

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How I unwind: Watching the Game Show Network. It keeps the brain stimulated and someone always wins! Something I love to do that most people would never imagine: Long-distance driving. I should have been a truck driver. It’s nothing for me to drive to New York, shop all day, then drive back. I have driven to California in 37 hours non-stop! Quotes that I am most inspired by: “Never place a period where God has placed a comma,” “Whatever you are going through will pass” and “Get ready for your next journey.” Persons who inﬂuenced me the most: My father, Figurs Lowe, who worked long hours and multiple jobs simultaneously to make sure his eight children lived a comfortable life. And my mother, Katherine Lowe, who won’t admit that I am her favorite (I know I am), but has always given us so much love and support. Best things my parents ever taught me: Do the best you can, be the best you can and don’t settle for less than the best. Book that inﬂuenced me the most: It was actually a magazine, “Inc. Magazine 500 Top Entreprenurial Superstars,” which inspired me to start my own business in 2005. What I’m reading now: “The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World,” by Archbishop Desmond Tutu and the Dalai Lama. My next goal: To learn to play a real song on the piano. (I have attempted this several times!)

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Getting in character Aaray Kota, 3, adjusts the mask of his peacock costume, left, as he and other characters prepare for the Kids Costume Contest at the Scott’s Addition Pumpkin Festival last Saturday on the Boulevard. The street was blocked off between Broad and Leigh streets as hundreds of people enjoyed the free event, featuring food, music and, of course, costumes. Children, adults and event pets were dressed for the occasion. Harper, a four-legged friend of a festivalgoer, was ready with his guitar, above, for the Pet Costume Contest. The festival, presented by Food Lion, also drew notables, including Mayor Levar M. Stoney and Gov. Terry McAuliffe.

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In a 6,000-square-foot retail shop crammed with samples of silks, wools and fabrics of every imaginable color and pattern, Mohan Romani shows a customer a few swatches that match his style. They laugh over the “shiny” suit material that decades ago was the way to dress for many professional men in the 1960s when Mr. Romani first opened his custom suit and tailoring store in Richmond. “Sharkskin was very big then,” Mr. Romani said with a nostalgic chuckle. “Remember? Sammy Davis Jr., Ray Charles. They used to wear that type, and everybody wanted that look.” Back then, Mr. Romani’s customers could purchase an entire custom-made suit constructed from materials such as Italian silk or wool for $29.50 to $45. But after catering to the attire needs of Richmond men for 49 years, Mr. Romani said tastes and prices have changed. So has the location of his store, Hong Kong Custom Tailors. The shop is now at 1839 W. Broad St. His first store, opened in 1968, was on Belvidere Street. In those early years, the 74-year-old said he’d often stay in the shop until 10:30 or 11 at night, filling customer orders and tailoring suits. “It was the second location

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to study economics at Virginia Commonwealth University. It was there he met his wife, Joanne, who died in 2009. The couple put down permanent roots in Richmond once their daughter Maya came along. Mr. Romani’s process is this: Clients come in, he consults with them about the best attire for their body frame, what materials they’d like their suit to be made of — he offers more than 8,000 different fabric and color combinations — and takes their measurements. He then puts in the order in Hong Kong — hence the name of the business — where the suit is made. “It takes three to five weeks to create a custom suit,” he explained. Once the clothes are shipped to his shop, Mr. Romani spends a few days tailoring it. When the suit is ready for the client, it is a one-of-a-kind fit for the client’s body alone. Mr. Romani said the average

custom suit ranges from $550 to $750, depending on the wants and needs of the customer. “People pay way more than that for ready-made suits off the rack at some stores. And those suits don’t always accommodate big and tall sizes like I do,” he noted. “Custom made is always better.” His store also offers shoes, hats, handkerchiefs and other men’s accessories. He also creates and customizes minister’s robes for stylish men in the pulpit. Still bursting with energy and with his daughter, now 41, leading an established career in computer advertising in Atlanta, Mr. Romani has no plans for retirement. “What good would it do to sit at home?” he asked, adding that he sees no reason to stop working. “I’ll keep the store open as long as I can. And as long as my clients request me, I’ll keep tailoring like I always have.”

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3 to be honored for development of 1936 credit union Three women who helped develop a credit union that was launched to serve African-American teachers in Richmond will be honored this week. The honorees are Helen Menefield, the first employee of what is now the Richmond Heritage Federal Credit Union, and two former board members, Catherine Mankin and Thelma Robinson. They will be celebrated as the credit union marks its 81st year during a public program called “Hidden Financial Figures” on Friday, Oct. 27, at the Terraces at Manchester, 800 Semmes Ave., just a few blocks north of the credit union’s offices at 50

W. Commerce Road. The program also will include an address from Dr. Stephen D. Hancock, assistant director of the Urban Education Collaborative and an associate professor of multicultural education at the University of North Carolina-Charlotte, the credit union has announced. Founded in 1936 amid the Great Depression, the credit union, originally known as the Richmond Teachers Federal Credit Union, now serves people who live and work in much of the city. It is one of the few financial institutions left in the city that African-Americans own and operate.

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Historical marker dedicated A marker noting the historical significance of Anderson Cemetery in Henrico County now stands at Portsmouth Street and New York Avenue in Glen Allen at the cemetery’s entrance. The marker was dedicated Tuesday in a ceremony held by the Friends of Anderson Cemetery, a group working to clean up and maintain the burial grounds that date to the mid1800s. The 2-acre site served as one of the earliest cemeteries for African-Americans in the Yellow Tavern area. From obituary notices, roughly 200 people were buried in the cemetery over the course of a century, with one of the earliest graves dating back to 1881, organizers said. Many were members of Mount Olive Baptist Church, St. Peter Baptist Church and other churches in the area. A new nonprofit, Anderson Cemetery League, is working toward permanent stewardship of the cemetery.

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Sparking the imagination Dressed in colorful dashikis, the Claves Unidos dance group, above, leads an energetic crowd to join them during a performance at the Imagine Festival last Saturday at the Broad Rock Sports Complex in South Side. The 13th annual festival, sponsored by the City of Richmond, celebrates diversity in the Richmond community. The festival featured an array of food, exhibits, arts and crafts, health screenings and performances, including a portrayal of Sojourner Truth by Anita Holloman. Also enjoying the festival, at left, are Sian Thomas, 4, and her mother, Lameka Booker.

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4th Circuit renders decision in battle over Md. cross By Jeremy M. Lazarus

For 92 years, a four-story-tall cross has stood at a major intersection in Prince George’s County, Md., paying silent tribute to members of the American military who died fighting in World War I. Now, in the latest church-state battle over public memorials, a three-judge panel of the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Richmond has ruled that the massive memorial violates the U.S. Constitution’s ban on the government imposition of a religious faith. In a 2-1 ruling in which Chief Judge Roger L. Gregory issued a strong dissent, the panel ruled that the towering memorial that is maintained with public funds and stands on public property “has the primary effect of endorsing religion and excessively entangles the government in religion.” For now, the cross will remain in place. Dismayed supporters are vowing to appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court, which has issued mixed decisions in the past, sometimes ordering removal of public religious displays and sometimes allowing them to stand. The case was reviewed by the 4th Circuit panel after U.S. District Court Judge Deborah K. Chasanow of Maryland rejected the challenge to the memorial from the American Humanist Association. The association, which represents atheists and others who reject religion, sought to have the cross removed or the cross arms removed on the grounds that the memorial violated the Constitution’s First Amendment ban on government efforts to promote one religion over others. The appellate panel had to decide whether the Latin-cross shape of the memorial served to endorse one faith, and in its opinion found it did so Rising 40 feet from the ground, the memorial stands at

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He wrote that the majority “ignores certain elements of the memorial” that do not promote religion and criticized the majority for confusing “maintenance of a highway median and monument in a state park with excessive religious entanglement.” He also called it significant that the monument had been on public property for 50 years without a constitutional challenge. Judge Thacker disagreed about the importance of the lengthy period of time. “Perhaps the longer a violation persists, the greater the affront to those offended,” she wrote. Judge Gregory paraphrased the Gettysburg Address in closing his dissent. “I cannot agree that a monument so conceived and dedicated and that bears such witness violates the letter or spirit of the very Constitution these heroes died to defend.” Kelly Shackelford, president of the nonprofit First Liberty Institute that assisted the American Legion in defending the cross, described the court’s decision as “outrageous” and wrote in a statement that it “sets a dangerous precedent and threatens the removal of memorials across the country.” “We’re certainly not going to stop here,” he stated. “If this is the law, everything else is in danger.”

Mount Olive Baptist Church Rev. Darryl G. Thompson, Pastor

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Ebenezer Baptist Church 1858

“The People’s Church”

216 W. Leigh St. • Richmond, Va. 23220 Tel: 804-643-3366 • Fax: 804-643-3367 Email: ebcoffice1@yahoo.com • web: www.richmondebenezer.com Sunday Worship Sunday Church School Service of Holy Communion Service of Baptism Life Application Bible Class Mid-Week Senior Adult Fellowship Wednesday Meditation & Bible Study Homework & Tutoring Scouting Program Thursday Bible Study

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1127 North 28th St., Richmond, VA 23223-6624 • Office: (804) 644-1402 Dr. Sylvester T. Smith, Pastor “There’s A Place for You”

Speakers: Dr. Barbara Ann Reis and Bishop Gary George

500 Oronoco Avenue, Richmond, VA 23222 (804) 321-1333 or (804) 321-8075

Sixth Baptist Church

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

Theme for 2016-2020: Mobilizing For Ministry Refreshing The Old and Emerging The New We Embrace Diversity — Love For All! Come worship with us!

11:00 AM Mid-day Meditation

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

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New Deliverance Evangelistic Church

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Sharon Baptist Church

10:45 AM ~ Worship Service

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500 E. Laburnum Avenue, Richmond, VA 23222

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

643-3825 • www.sharonbaptistchurchrichmond.org Rev. Dr. Paul A. Coles, Pastor

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Christ Kids And Christ Teens Worship Every Sunday Nursery During Church School and Worship 400 South Addison Street, Richmond, Va. 23220 (near Byrd Park)

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

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

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

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Good Shepherd Baptist Church

November 2nd – 3rd – 7:00 p.m. Sunday November 5th - 10:00 a.m.

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

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Dr. Wallace J. Cook, Pastor Emeritus  Rev. Dr. James E. Leary, Interim Pastor

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

Pastor Kevin Cook

2006 Decatur Street Richmond, VA 23224 zbcoffice@verizon.net

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

A 21st Century Church With Ministry For Everyone

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

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U.S. 1 and Maryland Route 450 in Prince George’s County. The American Legion, with the help of families of service members who died in World War I, built it in 1925 to honor 49 residents of the county who were killed during the conflict that ended Nov. 11, 1918. The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission owns the land and monument and has spent about $217,000 to maintain and repair the cross and renovate the site into a small park honoring veterans of other wars. The cross dominates the site. It lists the names of the honorees and is inscribed with a quote from President Woodrow Wilson and the words “valor, endurance, courage and devotion.” Despite the nonreligious elements, Judge Stephanie Thacker wrote in the Oct. 25 opinion that the religious “elements easily overwhelm the secular ones.” “The cross is by far the most prominent monument in the area, conspicuously displayed at a busy intersection,” she continued in the opinion that Judge James A. Wynn Jr. of North Carolina supported. Judge Gregory argued in his dissent that the First Amendment does not require the government to “‘purge from the public sphere any reference to religion.”

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

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DR. JAMES L. SAILES PASTOR

Join us on Saturday October 28, 2017 5pm - 7pm

BOUNCE HOUSE FOOD GAMES ARTS & CRAFTS TREATS 823 North 31st Street Richmond, VA 23223 (804) 226-0150 Office www.31sbc.org

Noonday Bible Study 12noon-1:00 p.m. Sanctuary - All Are Welcome! Wednesday Evening Bible Study 7 p.m. Prayer

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.

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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, November 6, 2017 at 1:30 p.m. in the Fifth Floor Conference Room of City Hall and the Council of the City of Richmond has scheduled a public hearing on Monday, November 13, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber on the Second Floor of City Hall, located at 900 East Broad Street, Richmond, Virginia, to consider the following ordinances: Ordinance No. 2017-203 To authorize the special use of the property known as 1302 Floyd Avenue for the purpose of a multifamily dwelling with up to four dwelling units, upon certain terms and conditions. The City of Richmond’s Master Plan designates the subject property at 1302 Floyd Avenue for Single‑Family (medium density) land use. Primary uses in this category are single‑family and two‑family dwellings, both detached and attached, at densities of 8 to 20 units per acre. The proposed development would have a density of approximately 67 units per acre. Ordinance No. 2017-204 To authorize the special use of a portion of the property known as 1500 North Lombardy Street for the purpose of a freestanding sign, upon certain terms and conditions. The City of Richmond’s Master Plan designates the subject property for Institutional uses which include places of worship, private schools, universities, museums, hospitals and other care facilities. Interested citizens who wish to speak will be given an opportunity to do so. Copies of the full text of all ordinances are available by visiting the City Clerk’s page on the City’s Website at www.Richmondgov.com; the Main City Library located at 101 East Franklin Street; and in the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, 900 East Broad Street, Suite 200, Richmond, VA 23219, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Candice D. Reid Interim City Clerk

Divorce VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF HANOVER JESSICA BAKER, Plaintiff v. ALLAN BAKER, Defendant. Case No.: CL17002675-00 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 nonresident of the Commonwealth of Virginia, appear here on or before the 6th day of December, 2017 at 9:00 AM and protect his interests. A Copy, Teste: FRANK D. HARGROVE, JR., Clerk I ask for this: Dorothy M. Eure Counsel for Plaintiff VSB# 27724 8460 Mount Eagle Road Ashland, VA 23005 (804) 798-9667 VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF HANOVER ALFONZA TAYLOR, JR., Plaintiff v. SARA TAYLOR, Defendant. Case No.: CL17002619-00 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 6th day of December, 2017 at 9:00 AM 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

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the Defendant, Toia Holiday, cannot be found and that due diligence has been used without effect to ascertain the location of the Defendant; It is hereby ORDERED that the Defendant appear before this Court on or before November 27, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. to protect her interest herein. A Copy, Teste: HEIDI S. BARSHINGER, Clerk David E. Noll VSB #41753 CRAVENS & NOLL,PC. Counsel for Plaintiff

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 16th day of November, 2017 at 9:00 AM 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

Commonwealth of Virginia, in re KENNETH CHILDS, Juvenile File No. J-092737-07-08-09 OrDEr Of puBLicatiON The object of this suit is to: Terminate the residual parental rights (“RPR”) of Delisa Childs, Kenneth Hamlin and Unknown Father of Kenneth Childs, child DOB 10/15/2016 “RPR” means all rights and responsibilities remaining with parent after transfer of legal custody or guardianship of the person, including but not limited to rights of; visitation; adoption consent; determination of religious affiliation; and responsibility for support. It is ORDERED that the defendant Delisa Childs, Kenneth Hamlin and Unknown Father appear at the abovenamed Court and protect his or her interests on or before 12/18/2017, at 2:15 PM COURTROOM #4.

before NOVEMBER 24, 2017 and do what is necessary to protect their interests in this matter. An Extract, Teste: Edward F. Jewett, Clerk Gregory A. Lukanuski, Esq. City of Richmond, Office of the City Attorney 900 E. Broad Street Richmond, VA 23219 804-646-7940

aka MARGARET BILLS DAVIS aka MARGARET RYAN DAVIS, DECEASED, and their heirs, devisees, assignees or successors i n t i t l e , ER N E S T I N E ELIZABETH BILLS LEMONS, ARTHUR L. DAVIS, SHAWNTEL D. SPRATLEY aka SHANTEL B I L L S , RO B I N RYA N a k a RO B I N D E N I S E RYA N , L I N D A M A RIE DAVIS, ARLENE MARIE DAVIS, DELORES BILLS THOMAS, MARCUS DAVIS, A N T OI N E T T E D AVI S , DIANTRA BETHEA, LOIS RYAN, PATRICIA BILLS FOLEY, JAMES MCFADDEN aka JAMES L EVI MCFADDEN, DECEASED, and JOYCE D. MCFADDEN, DECEASED, and their heirs, devisees, assignees or successors in title, GREAT SENECA FINANCIAL CORP, and Parties Unknown, come forward to appear on or before NOVEMBER 24, 2017 and do what is necessary to protect their interests in this matter. An Extract, Teste: Edward F. Jewett, Clerk Gregory A. Lukanuski, Esq. City of Richmond, Office of the City Attorney 900 E. Broad Street Richmond, VA 23219 804-646-7940

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

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

VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF HANOVER VICTOR CRUMPTON, Plaintiff v. AUDREY CRUMPTON, Defendant. Case No.: CL17001124 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 28th day of November, 2017 at 9:00 AM and protect his interests. A Copy, Teste: FRANK D. HARGROVE, JR., Clerk I ask for this: Dorothy M. Eure Counsel for Plaintiff VSB# 27724 8460 Mount Eagle Road Ashland, VA 23005 (804) 798-9667 VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF HANOVER MARQUIS FEGGINS, Plaintiff v. TALONDA WALKER, Defendant. Case No.: CL17000934-00 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 28th day of November, 2017 at 9:00 AM and protect her interests. A Copy, Teste: FRANK D. HARGROVE, JR., Clerk I ask for this: Dorothy M. Eure Counsel for Plaintiff VSB# 27724 8460 Mount Eagle Road Ashland, VA 23005 (804) 798-9667 VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND DEBORAH M. TRIBBEY, Plaintiff v. GARY A. WRIGHT, Defendant. Case No.: CL17-4170-3 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 have lived separate and apart without cohabitation and without interruption for more than one year. It appearing from affidavit that the defendant, Gary A. Wright, cannot be found and that diligence has been used without effect to ascertain his location, it is ORDERED that the defendant appear before this Court by 15th day of November, 2017 and do what is necessary to protect his interests herein. A Copy, Teste: EDWARD F. JEWETT, Clerk Suzette L. Hutchens Hutchens & Hutchens, P.C. 2201 Libbie Avenue Richmond, VA 23230 (804) 282-1212 VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF HANOVER MICHAEL RHYNE, Plaintiff v. SUSAN RHYNE, Defendant. Case No.: CL17002067-00 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 16th day of November, 2017 at 9:00 AM and protect her interests. A Copy, Teste: FRANK D. HARGROVE, JR., Clerk I ask for this: Dorothy M. Eure Counsel for Plaintiff VSB# 27724 8460 Mount Eagle Road Ashland, VA 23005 (804) 798-9667

VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF HENRICO JOEL STAFFORD, Plaintiff v. TOIA HOLIDAY, Defendant. Case No.: CL17-2904-00 ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this suit, brought by Joel Stafford, is a complaint for divorce. It appearing from an affidavit that

VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF HANOVER HUGO MORENO PUERTA, Plaintiff v. ALICIA PORTILLA PEREZ, Defendant. Case No.: CL17002429-00 ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this suit is to obtain a divorce from the bond of matrimony from

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VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF HANOVER ASMAA BENZINOU, Plaintiff v. ZAKARIA CHAKROUN, Defendant. Case No.: CL17002430-00 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 16th day of November, 2017 at 9:00 AM and protect his interests. A Copy, Teste: FRANK D. HARGROVE, JR., Clerk I ask for this: Dorothy M. Eure Counsel for Plaintiff VSB# 27724 8460 Mount Eagle Road Ashland, VA 23005 (804) 798-9667 VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF HANOVER ANTHONY FORD, Plaintiff v. SHERIL FORD, Defendant. Case No.: CL17001067-00 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 16th day of November, 2017 at 9:00 AM 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 the City of Richmond Commonwealth of Virginia, in re MESSIAH ALONZO WILLIAMS File No. J-93351-06 OrDEr Of puBLicatiON The purpose of this hearing is to: Provide notice to Laniece Williams-Jones (Mother), Willie Watkins (Father) and Unknown Father of Messiah Alonzo Williams, child DOB 09/30/2015, custody status. It is ORDERED that the defendant Laniece Williams-Jones (Mother), Willie Watkins (Father) and Unknown Father to appear at the above-named Court and protect his/her interest on or before 01/03/2018, at 2:15 PM COURTROOM #2. VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE COUNTY OF HANOVER Re: In the proposed adoption of a child known as Alethia Joy Liesinger by Scott Lee Liesinger and Megan Renee Hoye Liesinger Case No. CA17000023 ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of the abovestyled suit is to waive the consent of Peterson Emos, birth father of Alethia Joy Liesinger, to the adoption of Alethia Joy Liesinger, by Scott Lee Liesinger and Megan Renee Hoye Liesinger and approve an Interlocutory Order of Adoption. And it appearing by affidavit filed herein that the whereabouts of Peterson Emos is unknown and due diligence has been used to attempt to locate Peterson Emos, without effect, it is therefore ORDERED that Peterson Emos appear on or before December 6, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. at the Hanover Circuit Court and do what is necessary to protect his interest. A Copy Teste: Frank D. Hargrove, Jr., Clerk I ask for this: Susan H. Brewer, VSB #15889 Counsel for Petitioners 2224 Park Avenue Richmond, VA 23220-2715 Telephone: (804) 359-0897 Susan Brewer97@gmail.co virgiNia: iN thE JuvENiLE aND DOmEstic rELatiONs District cOurt Of the City of Richmond Continued on next column

virgiNia: iN thE JuvENiLE aND DOmEstic rELatiONs District cOurt Of Chesterfield Commonwealth of Virginia, in re Lane oglesbee tara ducey v. mercedes oglesbee & Unknown father Case No. JJ092234-02-00,-03,-00 OrDEr Of puBLicatiON The object of this suit is to: Determine custody and visitation of Lane Oglesbee (DOB: 11/30/13), whose mother is Mercedes Logan Oglesbee, and whose father is unknown, pursuant to Va. Code 16.1-241A3. It is ordered that the defendant unknown father appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before December 4, 2017 at 2:00 P.M. virgiNia: iN thE JuvENiLE aND DOmEstic rELatiONs District cOurt Of Chesterfield Commonwealth of Virginia, in re BRITHNEY E PeLAEZ AMINDA QUINTANA v. JOSE PELAEZ Case No. JJ091883-01-00 OrDEr Of puBLicatiON The object of this suit is to: Determine custody of Brithney Pelaez (DOB: 8/25/08), whose mother is Aminda Quintana, and whose father is Jose Pelaez, pursuant to Va. Code 16.1241 A3. Father’s last known address is 3314 Meadowdale Blvd., Richmond, VA. It is ordered that the defendant Jose Pelaez appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before December 1, 2017 at 12:00 p.m. virgiNia: iN thE JuvENiLE aND DOmEstic rELatiONs District cOurt Of thE city Of richmOND Commonwealth of Virginia, in re NEHEMIAH MAYES, Juvenile File No. J-86203-20, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29 The object of this suit is to: Terminate the residual parental rights (“RPR”) of Unknown, Jermaine Johnson, Destin Kimbrough, Deoatae Duckworth, Dontae Sanders (Father ’s) of Nehemiah Mayes, child, DOB 11/11/2010, “RPR” means all rights and responsibilities remaining with parent after transfer of legal custody or guardianship of the person, including but not limited to rights of: visitation; adoption consent; determination of religious affiliation; and responsibility for support. It is ORDERED that the defendants Unknown, Jermaine Johnson, Destin Kimbrough, Deoatae Duckworth, Dontae Sanders (Father’s) to appear at the above-named Court and protect his/her interest on or before December 5, 2017, at 10:40 AM, CourtRoom #2.

PROPERTY VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND JOHN MARSHALL COURTS BUILDING CITY OF RICHMOND, Plaintiff, v. ELLA MAE BLANKENSHIP, et al. Defendants. Case No.: CL17-4615 ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this suit is to subject the property briefly described as 2419 Decatur Street, Richmond, Virginia, Tax Map Number S0001341/001, to sale in order to collect delinquent real estate taxes assessed thereon in the name of the owner of record, Ella Mae Blankenship An Affidavit having been filed that said owner, ELLA MAE BLANKENSHIP, who per information and belief, died on March 16, 2014, or her heirs, devisees, assignees or successors in title, have not been located and have not filed a response to this action, and that any heirs, devisees, assignees, successors in interest, successors in title and/or any creditors with a current or future interest in said property, have not been identified and/or served despite diligent efforts to do so and are defendants to this suit by the general description of “Parties Unknown.” IT IS ORDERED that ELLA MAE BLANKENSHIP, who per information and belief, died on March 16, 2014, or her heirs, devisees, assignees or successors in title, and Parties Unknown, come forward to appear on or Continued on next column

VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND JOHN MARSHALL COURTS BUILDING CITY OF RICHMOND, Plaintiff, v. INDIANA T. HILL, et al. Defendants. Case No.: CL17-4764 ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this suit is to subject the property briefly described as 207 Minor Street, Richmond, Virginia, Tax Map Number N0000375/004, to sale in order to collect delinquent real estate taxes assessed thereon in the name of the owner of record, Indiana T. Hill. An Affidavit having been filed that said owner, INDIANA T. HILL, who upon information and belief died on November 29, 1982, and her heirs, devisees, assignees or successors in interest, have not been located and have not filed a response to this action, and that any heirs, devisees, assignees, successors in interest, successors in title and/or any creditors with a current or future interest in said property, have not been identified and/or served despite diligent efforts to do so and are defendants to this suit by the general description of “Parties Unknown.” IT IS ORDERED that INDIANA T. HILL, who upon information and belief died on November 29, 1982, her heirs, devisees, assignees or successors in interest, and Parties Unknown, come forward to appear on or before NOVEMBER 24, 2017 and do what is necessary to protect their interests in this matter. An Extract, Teste: Edward F. Jewett, Clerk Gregory A. Lukanuski, Esq. City of Richmond, Office of the City Attorney 900 E. Broad Street Richmond, VA 23219 804-646-7940 VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND JOHN MARSHALL COURTS BUILDING CITY OF RICHMOND, Plaintiff, v. ARTHUR L. DAVIS, et al. Defendants. Case No.: CL17-3388 ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this suit is to subject the property briefly described as 1606 North 21st Street, Richmond, Virginia, Tax Map Number E0000774/007, to sale in order to collect delinquent real estate taxes assessed thereon in the name of the owners of record, Arthur L. Davis and Margaret B. Davis aka Margaret Bills Davis aka Margaret Ryan Davis. An Affidavit having been filed that said owners, A R T H U R L . D AVI S , D ECE A S E D , w h o p e r information and belief, died on June 3, 1985 and MAR GARE T B. DAVIS aka MARGARET BILLS DAVIS aka MARGARET RYAN DAVIS, DECEASED, and their heirs, devisees, assignees or successors in title, have not been located and have not filed a response to this action; ERNESTINE ELIZABETH BILLS LEMONS, ARTHUR L. DAVIS, SHAWNTEL D. SPRATLEY aka SHANTEL BILLS, and ROBIN RYAN aka ROBIN DENISE RYAN, who may have an ownership interest in said property, who have been served by posting and by mailing a copy of the complaint to their last known address, have not been personally located and have not filed a response to this action; that LINDA MARIE DAVIS, ARLENE MARIE DAVIS, DELORES BILLS THOMAS, MARCUS D AVI S , A N T OI N E T T E DAVIS, DIANTRA BETHEA, and LOIS RYAN, who may have an ownership interest in said property, have not been located and have not filed a response to this action; that PATRICIA BILLS FOLEY, who may have an ownership interest in said property, not a resident of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and has not filed a response to this action; that JAMES MCFADDEN aka JAMES LEVI MCFADDEN, DECEASED, and JOYCE D. MCFADDEN, DECEASED, who may have an ownership interest in said property, and their heirs, devisees, assignees or successors in interest, whose names are not known, have not been located and have not filed a response to this action; that GREAT SENECA FINANCIAL CORP., which may be a creditor with an interest in said property, has not been located and has not filed a response to this action; and that any heirs, devisees, assignees, successors in interest, successors in title and/or any creditors with a current or future interest in said property, have not been identified and/or served despite diligent efforts to do so and are defendants to this suit by the general description of “Parties Unknown.” I T I S OR D ERE D that ARTHUR L. DAVIS, D ECE A S E D , w h o p e r information and belief, died on June 3, 1985 and MAR GARET B. DAVIS Continued on next column

VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND JOHN MARSHALL COURTS BUILDING CITY OF RICHMOND, Plaintiff, v. FRANKLIN JAMES POLLARD, SR., et al. Defendants. Case No.: CL17-3725 ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this suit is to subject the property briefly described as 3301 4th Avenue, Richmond, Virginia, Tax Map Number N0051184/00, to sale in order to collect delinquent real estate taxes assessed thereon in the name of the owners of record, Franklin James Pollard, Sr., Queen M. Kilby, ObaMalik Lukumba Muhummed Rashad aka King Cosby, Willie R. Kilby, Jr. and John Kilby. An Affidavit having been filed that said owners, FRANKLIN JAMES POLLARD, SR., QUEEN M. KILBY, WILLIE R. KILBY, JR., and JOHN KILBY, who has been served by posting and by mailing a copy of the complaint to their last known address, have not been personally located and have not filed a response to this action; that said owner, OBA-MALIK LUKUMBA MUHUMMED RASHAD aka KING COSBY, has not been located and has not filed a response to this action; and that any heirs, devisees, assignees, successors in interest, successors in title and/or any creditors with a current or future interest in said property, have not been identified and/or served despite diligent efforts to do so and are defendants to this suit by the general description of “Parties Unknown.” I T I S OR D ERE D that FRANKLIN JAMES POLLARD, SR., QUEEN M. KILBY, WILLIE R. KILBY, JR., JOHN KILBY, OBA-MALIK LUKUMBA MUHUMMED RASHAD aka KING COSBY, and Parties Unknown, come forward to appear on or before NOVEMBER 24, 2017 and do what is necessary to protect their interests in this matter. An Extract, Teste: Edward F. Jewett, Clerk Gregory A. Lukanuski, Esq. City of Richmond, Office of the City Attorney 900 E. Broad Street Richmond, VA 23219 804-646-7940 COMMISSIONER’S SALE OF 3306 5th Avenue, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA N005-1184/013 Pursuant to an Order of Sale entered in the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on September 22, 2017, in the matter City of Richmond v. WILBUR GREEN, et al., Case No. CL17-2652, a suit for the sale of real estate for delinquent taxes pursuant to Section 58.1-3965, et seq. of the Code of Virginia, the undersigned Special Commissioner will offer for sale at public auction at Motleys Asset Disposition Group, 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road, Richmond, Virginia 23234, on November 15, 2017, at 3:00 p.m., the real estate together with any improvements thereon, known as 3306 5th Avenue, Richmond, Virginia, and more particularly described in the above mentioned court file. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder’s deposit of $2,500.00 or 20% of the purchase price, whichever is greater, will be required in cash, certified check or such other form as the Special Commissioner may in his sole discretion determine. A buyer’s premium of 10% of the successful bid will be added to equal total purchase price. All bidders shall be required to certify by affidavit that they do not own, either directly or indirectly, any real estate with outstanding Notices of Code Violations under local environmental, zoning and building code law, or delinquent real estate taxes, other taxes or any other finance related matter related to the City of Richmond. The property is being sold “AS IS” without any representations or warranties, subject to the rights of any person in possession and to all easements, liens, covenants, defects, encumbrances, Continued on next column

COMMISSIONER’S SALE OF 1803 North 28th Street, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA E012-0427/013 Pursuant to an Order of Sale entered in the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on September 22, 2017, in the matter City of Richmond v. T RU E R E V E L AT I O N CHURCH OF GOD, et al., Case No. CL17-2711, a suit for the sale of real estate for delinquent taxes pursuant to Section 58.1-3965, et seq. of the Code of Virginia, the undersigned Special Commissioner will offer for sale at public auction at Motleys Asset Disposition Group, 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road, Richmond, Virginia 23234, on November 15, 2017, at 3:00 p.m., the real estate together with any improvements thereon, known as 1803 North 28th Street, Richmond, Virginia, and more particularly described in the above mentioned court file. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder’s deposit of $2,500.00 or 20% of the purchase price, whichever is greater, will be required in cash, certified check or such other form as the Special Commissioner may in his sole discretion determine. A buyer’s premium of 10% of the successful bid will be added to equal total purchase price. All bidders shall be required to certify by affidavit that they do not own, either directly or indirectly, any real estate with outstanding Notices of Code Violations under local environmental, zoning and building code law, or delinquent real estate taxes, other taxes or any other finance related matter related to the City of Richmond. The property is being sold “AS IS” without any representations or warranties, subject to the rights of any person in possession and to all easements, liens, covenants, defects, encumbrances, adverse claims, conditions and restrictions, whether filed or inchoate, to include any information a survey or inspection of the property may disclose. Conveyance will be made by either a Special Commissioner’s Deed and/ or a Special Warranty deed, with adjustment of real estate property taxes made as of the date of confirmation of the sale. All settlement, recordation fees and prorated taxes are to be paid by Purchaser. Risk of loss shall be upon Purchaser from time of confirmation by the Circuit Court. In the event the tax delinquent property is subject to a Notice of Code Violation under the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, city zoning codes or environmental codes, the high bidder shall be required to submit a written work schedule and plan to abate all code violations which shall be approved by the appropriate department, in its sole discretion. The acceptance of the bid by the Special Commissioner shall not be construed as limiting any powers vested in the City. Additional terms may be announced at the time of sale. The successful bid is subject to confirmation by the aforementioned Circuit Court pursuant to Section 58.13969 of the Code of Virginia. Settlement shall occur at the time of the confirmation by the Circuit Court, TIME BEING OF THE ESSENCE; otherwise, the Special Commissioner may require the Purchaser to forfeit the deposit and Continued on next column

COMMISSIONER’S SALE OF 1404 Bainbridge Street, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA S000-0153/013 Pursuant to an Order of Sale entered in the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on September 22, 2017, in the matter City of Richmond v. T.A.L.D., INC, et al., Case No. CL17-2708, a suit for the sale of real estate for delinquent taxes pursuant to Section 58.1-3965, et seq. of the Code of Virginia, the undersigned Special Commissioner will offer for sale at public auction at Motleys Asset Disposition Group, 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road, Richmond, Virginia 23234, on November 15, 2017, at 3:00 p.m., the real estate together with any improvements thereon, known as 1404 Bainbridge Street, Richmond, Virginia, and more particularly described in the above mentioned court file. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder’s deposit of $2,500.00 or 20% of the purchase price, whichever is greater, will be required in cash, certified check or such other form as the Special Commissioner may in his sole discretion determine. A buyer’s premium of 10% of the successful bid will be added to equal total purchase price. All bidders shall be required to certify by affidavit that they do not own, either directly or indirectly, any real estate with outstanding Notices of Code Violations under local environmental, zoning and building code law, or delinquent real estate taxes, other taxes or any other finance related matter related to the City of Richmond. The property is being sold “AS IS” without any representations or warranties, subject to the rights of any person in possession and to all easements, liens, covenants, defects, encumbrances, adverse claims, conditions and restrictions, whether filed or inchoate, to include any information a survey or inspection of the property may disclose. Conveyance will be made by either a Special Commissioner’s Deed and/ or a Special Warranty deed, with adjustment of real estate property taxes made as of the date of confirmation of the sale. All settlement, recordation fees and prorated taxes are to be paid by Purchaser. Risk of loss shall be upon Purchaser from time of confirmation by the Circuit Court. In the event the tax delinquent property is subject to a Notice of Code Violation under the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, city zoning codes or environmental codes, the high bidder shall be required to submit a written work schedule and plan to abate all code violations which shall be approved by the appropriate department, in its sole discretion. The acceptance of the bid by the Special Commissioner shall not be construed as limiting any powers vested in the City. Additional terms may be announced at the time of sale. The successful bid is subject to confirmation by the aforementioned Circuit Court pursuant to Section 58.13969 of the Code of Virginia. Settlement shall occur at the time of the confirmation by the Circuit Court, TIME BEING OF THE ESSENCE; otherwise, the Special Commissioner may require the Purchaser to forfeit the deposit and seek other legal or equitable rights against the defaulting Purchaser, including costs of resale and any deficiency resulting from resale. Gregory A. Lukanuski Special Commissioner For More Information Contact: Gregory A. Lukanuski, Esq. 900 East Broad St, Rm 400 Richmond, VA 23219 (804) 646-7940 Tim Dudley Motley’s Asset Disposition Group 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road Richmond, Virginia 23234 (804) 232-3300 COMMISSIONER’S SALE OF 1406 Bainbridge Street, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA S000-0153/012 Pursuant to an Order of Sale entered in the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on September 22, 2017, in the matter City of Richmond v. T.A.L.D., INC, et al., Case No. CL17-2709, a suit for the sale of real estate for delinquent taxes pursuant to Section 58.1-3965, et seq. of the Code of Virginia, the undersigned Special Commissioner will offer for sale at public auction at Motleys Asset Disposition Group, 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road, Richmond, Virginia 23234, on November 15, 2017, at 3:00 p.m., the real estate together with any improvements thereon, known as 1406 Bainbridge Street, Richmond, Virginia, and more particularly described in the above mentioned court file. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder’s deposit of $2,500.00 or 20% of the purchase price, whichever is greater, will be required in Continued on next page

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

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

Court of the City of Richmond on September 22, 2017, in the matter City of Richmond v. HELEN MEALEY aka HELEN GREEN MEALEY, DECEASED, et al., Case No. CL17-2382, a suit for the sale of real estate for delinquent taxes pursuant to Section 58.1-3965, et seq. of the Code of Virginia, the undersigned Special Commissioner will offer for sale at public auction at Motleys Asset Disposition Group, 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road, Richmond, Virginia 23234, on November 15, 2017, at 3:00 p.m., the real estate together with any improvements thereon, known as 2111 Cedar Street, Richmond, Virginia, and more particularly described in the above mentioned court file. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder’s deposit of $2,500.00 or 20% of the purchase price, whichever is greater, will be required in cash, certified check or such other form as the Special Commissioner may in his sole discretion determine. A buyer’s premium of 10% of the successful bid will be added to equal total purchase price. All bidders shall be required to certify by affidavit that they do not own, either directly or indirectly, any real estate with outstanding Notices of Code Violations under local environmental, zoning and building code law, or delinquent real estate taxes, other taxes or any other finance related matter related to the City of Richmond. The property is being sold “AS IS” without any representations or warranties, subject to the rights of any person in possession and to all easements, liens, covenants, defects, encumbrances, adverse claims, conditions and restrictions, whether filed or inchoate, to include any information a survey or inspection of the property may disclose. Conveyance will be made by either a Special Commissioner’s Deed and/ or a Special Warranty deed, with adjustment of real estate property taxes made as of the date of confirmation of the sale. All settlement, recordation fees and prorated taxes are to be paid by Purchaser. Risk of loss shall be upon Purchaser from time of confirmation by the Circuit Court. In the event the tax delinquent property is subject to a Notice of Code Violation under the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, city zoning codes or environmental codes, the high bidder shall be required to submit a written work schedule and plan to abate all code violations which shall be approved by the appropriate department, in its sole discretion. The acceptance of the bid by the Special Commissioner shall not be construed as limiting any powers vested in the City. Additional terms may be announced at the time of sale. The successful bid is subject to confirmation by the aforementioned Circuit Court pursuant to Section 58.13969 of the Code of Virginia. Settlement shall occur at the time of the confirmation by the Circuit Court, TIME BEING OF THE ESSENCE; otherwise, the Special Commissioner may require the Purchaser to forfeit the deposit and seek other legal or equitable rights against the defaulting Purchaser, including costs of resale and any deficiency resulting from resale. Gregory A. Lukanuski Special Commissioner For More Information Contact: Gregory A. Lukanuski, Esq. 900 East Broad St, Rm 400 Richmond, VA 23219 (804) 646-7940 Tim Dudley Motley’s Asset Disposition Group 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road Richmond, Virginia 23234 (804) 232-3300

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

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

improvements thereon, known as 511 West Marshall Street, Richmond, Virginia, and more particularly described in the above mentioned court file. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder’s deposit of $2,500.00 or 20% of the purchase price, whichever is greater, will be required in cash, certified check or such other form as the Special Commissioner may in his sole discretion determine. A buyer’s premium of 10% of the successful bid will be added to equal total purchase price. All bidders shall be required to certify by affidavit that they do not own, either directly or indirectly, any real estate with outstanding Notices of Code Violations under local environmental, zoning and building code law, or delinquent real estate taxes, other taxes or any other finance related matter related to the City of Richmond. The property is being sold “AS IS” without any representations or warranties, subject to the rights of any person in possession and to all easements, liens, covenants, defects, encumbrances, adverse claims, conditions and restrictions, whether filed or inchoate, to include any information a survey or inspection of the property may disclose. Conveyance will be made by either a Special Commissioner’s Deed and/ or a Special Warranty deed, with adjustment of real estate property taxes made as of the date of confirmation of the sale. All settlement, recordation fees and prorated taxes are to be paid by Purchaser. Risk of loss shall be upon Purchaser from time of confirmation by the Circuit Court. In the event the tax delinquent property is subject to a Notice of Code Violation under the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, city zoning codes or environmental codes, the high bidder shall be required to submit a written work schedule and plan to abate all code violations which shall be approved by the appropriate department, in its sole discretion. The acceptance of the bid by the Special Commissioner shall not be construed as limiting any powers vested in the City. Additional terms may be announced at the time of sale. The successful bid is subject to confirmation by the aforementioned Circuit Court pursuant to Section 58.13969 of the Code of Virginia. Settlement shall occur at the time of the confirmation by the Circuit Court, TIME BEING OF THE ESSENCE; otherwise, the Special Commissioner may require the Purchaser to forfeit the deposit and seek other legal or equitable rights against the defaulting Purchaser, including costs of resale and any deficiency resulting from resale. Gregory A. Lukanuski Special Commissioner For More Information Contact: Gregory A. Lukanuski, Esq. 900 East Broad St, Rm 400 Richmond, VA 23219 (804) 646-7940 Tim Dudley Motley’s Asset Disposition Group 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road Richmond, Virginia 23234 (804) 232-3300

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

(804) 646-7940 Tim Dudley Motley’s Asset Disposition Group 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road Richmond, Virginia 23234 (804) 232-3300

COMMISSIONER’S SALE OF 1408 Bainbridge Street, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA S000-0153/011 Pursuant to an Order of Sale entered in the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on September 22, 2017, in the matter City of Richmond v. T.A.L.D., INC, et al., Case No. CL17-2710, a suit for the sale of real estate for delinquent taxes pursuant to Section 58.1-3965, et seq. of the Code of Virginia, the undersigned Special Commissioner will offer for sale at public auction at Motleys Asset Disposition Group, 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road, Richmond, Virginia 23234, on November 15, 2017, at 3:00 p.m., the real estate together with any improvements thereon, known as 1408 Bainbridge Street, Richmond, Virginia, and more particularly described in the above mentioned court file. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder’s deposit of $2,500.00 or 20% of the purchase price, whichever is greater, will be required in cash, certified check or such other form as the Special Commissioner may in his sole discretion determine. A buyer’s premium of 10% of the successful bid will be added to equal total purchase price. All bidders shall be required to certify by affidavit that they do not own, either directly or indirectly, any real estate with outstanding Notices of Code Violations under local environmental, zoning and building code law, or delinquent real estate taxes, other taxes or any other finance related matter related to the City of Richmond. The property is being sold “AS IS” without any representations or warranties, subject to the rights of any person in possession and to all easements, liens, covenants, defects, encumbrances, adverse claims, conditions and restrictions, whether filed or inchoate, to include any information a survey or inspection of the property may disclose. Conveyance will be made by either a Special Commissioner’s Deed and/ or a Special Warranty deed, with adjustment of real estate property taxes made as of the date of confirmation of the sale. All settlement, recordation fees and prorated taxes are to be paid by Purchaser. Risk of loss shall be upon Purchaser from time of confirmation by the Circuit Court. In the event the tax delinquent property is subject to a Notice of Code Violation under the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, city zoning codes or environmental codes, Continued on next column

COMMISSIONER’S SALE OF 500 East Brookland Park Boulevard, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA N000-0980/025 Pursuant to an Order of Sale entered in the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on April 21, 2017, in the matter City of Richmond v. SHARON K. BRADLEY, et al., Case No. CL16-1616, a suit for the sale of real estate for delinquent taxes pursuant to Section 58.1-3965, et seq. of the Code of Virginia, the undersigned Special Commissioner will offer for sale at public auction at Motleys Asset Disposition Group, 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road, Richmond, Virginia 23234, on November 15, 2017, at 3:00 p.m., the real estate together with any improvements thereon, known as 500 East Brookland Park Boulevard, Richmond, Virginia, and more particularly described in the above mentioned court file. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder’s deposit of $2,500.00 or 20% of the purchase price, whichever is greater, will be required in cash, certified check or such other form as the Special Commissioner may in his sole discretion determine. A buyer’s premium of 10% of the successful bid will be added to equal total purchase price. All bidders shall be required to certify by affidavit that they do not own, either directly or indirectly, any real estate with outstanding Notices of Code Violations under local environmental, zoning and building code law, or delinquent real estate taxes, other taxes or any other finance related matter related to the City of Richmond. The property is being sold “AS IS” without any representations or warranties, subject to the rights of any person in possession and to all easements, liens, covenants, defects, encumbrances, adverse claims, conditions and restrictions, whether filed or inchoate, to include any information a survey or inspection of the property may disclose. Conveyance will be made by either a Special Commissioner’s Deed and/ or a Special Warranty deed, with adjustment of real estate property taxes made as of the date of confirmation of the sale. All settlement, recordation fees and prorated taxes are to be paid by Purchaser. Risk of loss shall be upon Purchaser from time of confirmation by the Circuit Court. In the event the tax delinquent property is subject to a Notice of Code Violation under the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, city zoning codes or environmental codes, the high bidder shall be required to submit a written work schedule and plan to abate all code violations which shall be approved by the appropriate department, in its sole discretion. The acceptance of the bid by the Special Commissioner shall not be construed as limiting any powers vested in the City. Additional terms may be announced at the time of sale. The successful bid is subject to confirmation by the aforementioned Circuit Court pursuant to Section 58.13969 of the Code of Virginia. Settlement shall occur at the time of the confirmation by the Circuit Court, TIME BEING OF THE ESSENCE; otherwise, the Special Commissioner may require the Purchaser to forfeit the deposit and seek other legal or equitable rights against the defaulting Purchaser, including costs of resale and any deficiency resulting from resale. Gregory A. Lukanuski Special Commissioner For More Information Contact: Gregory A. Lukanuski, Esq. 900 East Broad St, Rm 400 Richmond, VA 23219 (804) 646-7940 Tim Dudley Motley’s Asset Disposition Group 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road Richmond, Virginia 23234 (804) 232-3300 COMMISSIONER’S SALE OF 2111 Cedar Street, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA E000-0290/005 Pursuant to an Order of Sale entered in the Circuit Continued on next column

COMMISSIONER’S SALE OF 2109 Greenwood Avenue, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA N000-0446/013 Pursuant to an Order of Sale entered in the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on September 22, 2017, in the matter City of Richmond v. DAVID FLEMING, et al., Case No. CL17-3260, a suit for the sale of real estate for delinquent taxes pursuant to Section 58.1-3965, et seq. of the Code of Virginia, the undersigned Special Commissioner will offer for sale at public auction at Motleys Asset Disposition Group, 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road, Richmond, Virginia 23234, on November 15, 2017, at 3:00 p.m., the real estate together with any improvements thereon, known as 2109 Greenwood Avenue, Richmond, Virginia, and more particularly described in the above mentioned court file. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder’s deposit of $2,500.00 or 20% of the purchase price, whichever is greater, will be required in cash, certified check or such other form as the Special Commissioner may in his sole discretion determine. A buyer’s premium of 10% of the successful bid will be added to equal total purchase price. All bidders shall be required to certify by affidavit that they do not own, either directly or indirectly, any real estate with outstanding Notices of Code Violations under local environmental, zoning and building code law, or delinquent real estate taxes, other taxes or any other finance related matter related to the City of Richmond. The property is being sold “AS IS” without any

COMMISSIONER’S SALE OF 423 Hunt Avenue, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA N000-1554/013 Pursuant to an Order of Sale entered in the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on September 22, 2017, in the matter City of Richmond v. CONSUMER DIVERSIFIED SERVICES, INC., A Purged Virginia Corporation, et al., Case No. CL17-2651, a suit for the sale of real estate for delinquent taxes pursuant to Section 58.1-3965, et seq. of the Code of Virginia, the undersigned Special Commissioner will offer for sale at public auction at Motleys Asset Disposition Group, 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road, Richmond, Virginia 23234, on November 15, 2017, at 3:00 p.m., the real estate together with any improvements thereon, known as 423 Hunt Avenue, Richmond, Virginia, and more particularly described in the above mentioned court file. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder’s deposit of $2,500.00 or 20% of the purchase price, whichever is greater, will be required in cash, certified check or such other form as the Special Commissioner may in his sole discretion determine. A buyer’s premium of 10% of the successful bid will be added to equal total purchase price. All bidders shall be required to certify by affidavit that they do not own, either directly or indirectly, any real estate with outstanding Notices of Code Violations under local environmental, zoning and building code law, or delinquent real estate taxes, other taxes or any other finance related matter related to the City of Richmond. The property is being sold “AS IS” without any representations or warranties, subject to the rights of any person in possession and to all easements, liens, covenants, defects, encumbrances, adverse claims, conditions and restrictions, whether filed or inchoate, to include any information a survey or inspection of the property may disclose. Conveyance will be made by either a Special Commissioner’s Deed and/ or a Special Warranty deed, with adjustment of real estate property taxes made as of the date of confirmation of the sale. All settlement, recordation fees and prorated taxes are to be paid by Purchaser. Risk of loss shall be upon Purchaser from time of confirmation by the Circuit Court. In the event the tax delinquent property is subject to a Notice of Code Violation under the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, city zoning codes or environmental codes, the high bidder shall be required to submit a written work schedule and plan to abate all code violations which shall be approved by the appropriate department, in its sole discretion. The acceptance of the bid by the Special Commissioner shall not be construed as limiting any powers vested in the City. Additional terms may be announced at the time of sale. The successful bid is subject to confirmation by the aforementioned Circuit Court pursuant to Section 58.13969 of the Code of Virginia.

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COMMISSIONER’S SALE OF 14½ West Leigh Street, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA N000-0104/035 Pursuant to an Order of Sale entered in the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on September 22, 2017, in the matter City of Richmond v. PATRICIA A. SHEFFIELD, et al., Case No. CL17-1788, a suit for the sale of real estate for delinquent taxes pursuant to Section 58.13965, et seq. of the Code of Virginia, the undersigned Special Commissioner will offer for sale at public auction at Motleys Asset Disposition Group, 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road, Richmond, Virginia 23234, on November 15, 2017, at 3:00 p.m., the real estate together with any improvements thereon, known as 14 ½ West Leigh Street, Richmond, Virginia, and more particularly described in the above mentioned court file. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder’s deposit of $2,500.00 or 20% of the purchase price, whichever is greater, will be required in cash, certified check or such other form as the Special Commissioner may in his sole discretion determine. A buyer’s premium of 10% of the successful bid will be added to equal total purchase price. All bidders shall be required to certify by affidavit that they do not own, either directly or indirectly, any real estate with outstanding Notices of Code Violations under local environmental, zoning and building code law, or delinquent real estate taxes, other taxes or any other finance related matter related to the City of Richmond. The property is being sold “AS IS” without any representations or warranties, subject to the rights of any person in possession and to all easements, liens, covenants, defects, encumbrances, adverse claims, conditions and restrictions, whether filed or inchoate, to include any information a survey or inspection of the property may disclose. Conveyance will be made by either a Special Commissioner’s Deed and/ or a Special Warranty deed, with adjustment of real estate property taxes made as of the date of confirmation of the sale. All settlement, recordation fees and prorated taxes are to be paid by Purchaser. Risk of loss shall be upon Purchaser from time of confirmation by the Circuit Court. In the event the tax delinquent property is subject to a Notice of Code Violation under the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, city zoning codes or environmental codes, the high bidder shall be required to submit a written work schedule and plan to abate all code violations which shall be approved by the appropriate department, in its sole discretion. The acceptance of the bid by the Special Commissioner shall not be construed as limiting any powers vested in the City. Additional terms may be announced at the time of sale. The successful bid is subject to confirmation by the aforementioned Circuit Court pursuant to Section 58.13969 of the Code of Virginia. Settlement shall occur at the time of the confirmation by the Circuit Court, TIME BEING OF THE ESSENCE; otherwise, the Special Commissioner may require the Purchaser to forfeit the deposit and seek other legal or equitable rights against the defaulting Purchaser, including costs of resale and any deficiency resulting from resale. Gregory A. Lukanuski Special Commissioner For More Information Contact: Gregory A. Lukanuski, Esq. 900 East Broad St, Rm 400 Richmond, VA 23219 (804) 646-7940 Tim Dudley Motley’s Asset Disposition Group 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road Richmond, Virginia 23234 (804) 232-3300 COMMISSIONER’S SALE OF 511 West Marshall Street, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA N000-0240/005 Pursuant to an Order of Sale entered in the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on September 22, 2017, in the matter City of Richmond v. MARTHA E. WARREN a/k/a MARTHA WARREN OWENS, DECEASED, et al., Case No. CL17-1664, a suit for the sale of real estate for delinquent taxes pursuant to Section 58.1-3965, et seq. of the Code of Virginia, the undersigned Special Commissioner will offer for sale at public auction at Motleys Asset Disposition Group, 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road, Richmond, Virginia 23234, on November 15, 2017, at 3:00 p.m., the real estate together with any Continued on next column

COMMISSIONER’S SALE OF 1418 Minefee Street, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA S007-1284/009 Pursuant to an Order of Sale entered in the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on September 22, 2017, in the matter City of Richmond v. CHARLES H. MEALY, DECEASED, et al., Case No. CL17-2438, a suit for the sale of real estate for delinquent taxes pursuant to Section 58.1-3965, et seq. of the Code of Virginia, the undersigned Special Commissioner will offer for sale at public auction at Motleys Asset Disposition Group, 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road, Richmond, Virginia 23234, on November 15, 2017, at 3:00 p.m., the real estate together with any improvements thereon, known as 1418 Minefee Street , Richmond, Virginia, and more particularly described in the above mentioned court file. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder’s deposit of $2,500.00 or 20% of the purchase price, whichever is greater, will be required in cash, certified check or such other form as the Special Commissioner may in his sole discretion determine. A buyer’s premium of 10% of the successful bid will be added to equal total purchase price. All bidders shall be required to certify by affidavit that they do not own, either directly or indirectly, any real estate with outstanding Notices of Code Violations under local environmental, zoning and building code law, or delinquent real estate taxes, other taxes or any other finance related matter related to the City of Richmond. The property is being sold “AS IS” without any representations or warranties, subject to the rights of any person in possession and to all easements, liens, covenants, defects, encumbrances, adverse claims, conditions and restrictions, whether filed or inchoate, to include any information a survey or inspection of the property may disclose. Conveyance will be made by either a Special Commissioner’s Deed and/ or a Special Warranty deed, with adjustment of real estate property taxes made as of the date of confirmation of the sale. All settlement,

COMMISSIONER’S SALE OF 2614 Newbourne Street, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA E012-0318/010 Pursuant to an Order of Sale entered in the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on September 22, 2017, in the matter City of Richmond v. JUNIUS MEREDITH aka JUNIUS WELFORD MEREDITH, SR., DECEASED, et al., Case No. CL17-2468, a suit for the sale of real estate for delinquent taxes pursuant to Section 58.1-3965, et seq. of the Code of Virginia, the undersigned Special Commissioner will offer for sale at public auction at Motleys Asset Disposition Group, 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road, Richmond, Virginia 23234, on November 15, 2017, at 3:00 p.m., the real estate together with any improvements thereon, known as 2614 Newbourne Street , Richmond, Virginia, and more particularly described in the above mentioned court file. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder’s deposit of $2,500.00 or 20% of the purchase price, whichever is greater, will be required in cash, certified check or such other form as the Special Commissioner may in his sole discretion determine. A buyer’s premium of 10% of the successful bid will be added to equal total purchase price. All bidders shall be required to certify by affidavit that they do not own, either directly or indirectly, any real estate with outstanding Notices of Code Violations under local environmental, zoning and building code law, or delinquent real estate taxes, other taxes or any other finance related matter related to the City of Richmond. The property is being sold “AS IS” without any representations or warranties, subject to the rights of any person in possession and to all easements, liens, covenants, defects, encumbrances, adverse claims, conditions and restrictions, whether filed or inchoate, to include any information a survey or inspection of the property may disclose. Conveyance will be made by either a Special Commissioner’s Deed and/ or a Special Warranty deed, with adjustment of real estate property taxes made as of the date of confirmation of the sale. All settlement, recordation fees and prorated taxes are to be paid by Purchaser. Risk of loss shall be upon Purchaser from time of confirmation by the Circuit Court. In the event the tax delinquent property is subject to a Notice of Code Violation under the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, city zoning codes or environmental codes, the high bidder shall be required to submit a written work schedule and plan to abate all code violations which shall be approved by the appropriate department, in its sole discretion. The acceptance of the bid by the Special Commissioner shall not be construed as limiting any powers vested in the City. Additional terms may be announced at the time of sale. The successful bid is subject to confirmation by the aforementioned Circuit Court pursuant to Section 58.13969 of the Code of Virginia. Settlement shall occur at the time of the confirmation by the Circuit Court, TIME BEING OF THE ESSENCE; otherwise, the Special Commissioner may require the Purchaser to forfeit the deposit and seek other legal or equitable rights against the defaulting Purchaser, including costs of resale and any deficiency resulting from resale. Gregory A. Lukanuski Special Commissioner For More Information Contact: Gregory A. Lukanuski, Esq. 900 East Broad St, Rm 400 Richmond, VA 23219

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COMMISSIONER’S SALE OF 2606 North Avenue, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA N000-0641/006 Pursuant to an Order of Sale entered in the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on September 22, 2017, in the matter City of Richmond v. JOSEPH ZIMBLIST CARRINGTON, DECEASED, et al., Case No. CL17-2649, a suit for the sale of real estate for delinquent taxes pursuant to Section 58.1-3965, et seq. of the Code of Virginia, the undersigned Special Commissioner will offer for sale at public auction at Motleys Asset Disposition Group, 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road, Richmond, Virginia 23234, on November 15, 2017, at 3:00 p.m., the real estate together with any improvements thereon, known as 2606 North Avenue, Richmond, Virginia, and more particularly described in the above mentioned court file. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder’s deposit of $2,500.00 or 20% of the purchase price, whichever is greater, will be required in cash, certified check or such other form as the Special Commissioner may in his sole discretion determine. A buyer’s premium of 10% of the successful bid will be added to equal total purchase price. All bidders shall be required to certify by affidavit that they do not own, either directly or indirectly, any real estate with outstanding Notices of Code Violations under local environmental, zoning and building code law, or delinquent real estate taxes, other taxes or any other finance related matter related to the City of Richmond. The property is being sold “AS IS” without any representations or warranties, subject to the rights of any person in possession and to all easements, liens, covenants, defects, encumbrances, adverse claims, conditions and restrictions, whether filed or inchoate, to include any information a survey or inspection of the property may disclose. Conveyance will be made by either a Special Commissioner’s Deed and/ or a Special Warranty deed, with adjustment of real estate property taxes made as of the date of confirmation of the sale. All settlement, recordation fees and prorated taxes are to be paid by Purchaser. Risk of loss shall be upon Purchaser from time of confirmation by the Circuit Court. In the event the tax delinquent property is subject to a Notice of Code Violation under the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, city zoning codes or environmental codes, the high bidder shall be required to submit a written work schedule and plan to abate all code violations which shall be approved by the appropriate department, in its sole discretion. The acceptance of the bid by the Special Commissioner shall not be construed as limiting any powers vested in the City. Additional terms may be announced at the time of sale. The successful bid is subject to confirmation by the aforementioned Circuit Court pursuant to Section 58.13969 of the Code of Virginia. Settlement shall occur at the time of the confirmation by the Circuit Court, TIME BEING OF THE ESSENCE; otherwise, the Special Commissioner may require the Purchaser to forfeit the deposit and seek other legal or equitable rights against the defaulting Purchaser, including costs of resale and any deficiency resulting from resale. Gregory A. Lukanuski Special Commissioner For More Information Contact: Gregory A. Lukanuski, Esq. 900 East Broad St, Rm 400 Richmond, VA 23219 (804) 646-7940 Tim Dudley Motley’s Asset Disposition Group 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road Richmond, Virginia 23234 (804) 232-3300 COMMISSIONER’S SALE OF 1616 Rogers Street, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA E000-1234/013 Pursuant to an Order of Sale entered in the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on September 22, 2017, in the matter City of Richmond v. HELEN LOVITT a/k/a HELEN LOVITT MILES, DECEASED, et al., Case No. CL17-958, a suit for the sale of real estate for delinquent taxes pursuant to Section 58.13965, et seq. of the Code of Virginia, the undersigned Special Commissioner will offer for sale at public auction at Motleys Asset Disposition Group, 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road, Richmond, Virginia 23234, on November 15, 2017, at 3:00 p.m., the real estate together with any improvements thereon, known as 1616 Rogers Street, Richmond, Virginia, and more particularly described in the above mentioned court file. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder’s deposit of $2,500.00 or 20% of the purchase price, whichever is greater, will be required in cash, certified check or such other form as the Special Commissioner may in his sole discretion determine. A buyer’s premium of 10% of the successful bid will be added to equal total purchase price. Continued on next page

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

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

pursuant to Section 58.13965, et seq. of the Code of Virginia, the undersigned Special Commissioner will offer for sale at public auction at Motleys Asset Disposition Group, 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road, Richmond, Virginia 23234, on November 15, 2017, at 3:00 p.m., the real estate together with any improvements thereon, known as 1422 North 30th Street, Richmond, Virginia, and more particularly described in the above mentioned court file. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder’s deposit of $2,500.00 or 20% of the purchase price, whichever is greater, will be required in cash, certified check or such other form as the Special Commissioner may in his sole discretion determine. A buyer’s premium of 10% of the successful bid will be added to equal total purchase price. All bidders shall be required to certify by affidavit that they do not own, either directly or indirectly, any real estate with outstanding Notices of Code Violations under local environmental, zoning and building code law, or delinquent real estate taxes, other taxes or any other finance related matter related to the City of Richmond. The property is being sold “AS IS” without any representations or warranties, subject to the rights of any person in possession and to all easements, liens, covenants, defects, encumbrances, adverse claims, conditions and restrictions, whether filed or inchoate, to include any information a survey or inspection of the property may disclose. Conveyance will be made by either a Special Commissioner’s Deed and/ or a Special Warranty deed, with adjustment of real estate property taxes made as of the date of confirmation of the sale. All settlement, recordation fees and prorated taxes are to be paid by Purchaser. Risk of loss shall be upon Purchaser from time of confirmation by the Circuit Court. In the event the tax delinquent property is subject to a Notice of Code Violation under the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, city zoning codes or environmental codes, the high bidder shall be required to submit a written work schedule and plan to abate all code violations which shall be approved by the appropriate department, in its sole discretion. The acceptance of the bid by the Special Commissioner shall not be construed as limiting any powers vested in the City. Additional terms may be announced at the time of sale. The successful bid is subject to confirmation by the aforementioned Circuit Court pursuant to Section 58.13969 of the Code of Virginia. Settlement shall occur at the time of the confirmation by the Circuit Court, TIME BEING OF THE ESSENCE; otherwise, the Special Commissioner may require the Purchaser to forfeit the deposit and seek other legal or equitable rights against the defaulting Purchaser, including costs of resale and any deficiency resulting from resale. Gregory A. Lukanuski Special Commissioner For More Information Contact: Gregory A. Lukanuski, Esq. 900 East Broad St, Rm 400 Richmond, VA 23219 (804) 646-7940 Tim Dudley Motley’s Asset Disposition Group 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road Richmond, Virginia 23234 (804) 232-3300

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

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

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

Court of the City of Richmond on July 21, 2017, in the matter City of Richmond v. NEXT CALL, LLC, et al., Case No. CL17-1852, a suit for the sale of real estate for delinquent taxes pursuant to Section 58.1-3965, et seq. of the Code of Virginia, the undersigned Special Commissioner will offer for sale at public auction at Motleys Asset Disposition Group, 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road, Richmond, Virginia 23234, on November 15, 2017, at 3:00 p.m., the real estate together with any improvements thereon, known as 3413 East Marshall Street, Richmond, Virginia, and more particularly described in the above mentioned court file. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder’s deposit of $2,500.00 or 20% of the purchase price, whichever is greater, will be required in cash, certified check or such other form as the Special Commissioner may in his sole discretion determine. A buyer’s premium of 10% of the successful bid will be added to equal total purchase price. All bidders shall be required to certify by affidavit that they do not own, either directly or indirectly, any real estate with outstanding Notices of Code Violations under local environmental, zoning and building code law, or delinquent real estate taxes, other taxes or any other finance related matter related to the City of Richmond. The property is being sold “AS IS” without any representations or warranties, subject to the rights of any person in possession and to all easements, liens, covenants, defects, encumbrances, adverse claims, conditions and restrictions, whether filed or inchoate, to include any information a survey or inspection of the property may disclose. Conveyance will be made by either a Special Commissioner’s Deed and/ or a Special Warranty deed, with adjustment of real estate property taxes made as of the date of confirmation of the sale. All settlement, recordation fees and prorated taxes are to be paid by Purchaser. Risk of loss shall be upon Purchaser from time of confirmation by the Circuit Court. In the event the tax delinquent property is subject to a Notice of Code Violation under the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, city zoning codes or environmental codes, the high bidder shall be required to submit a written work schedule and plan to abate all code violations which shall be approved by the appropriate department, in its sole discretion. The acceptance of the bid by the Special Commissioner shall not be construed as limiting any powers vested in the City. Additional terms may be announced at the time of sale. The successful bid is subject to confirmation by the aforementioned Circuit Court pursuant to Section 58.13969 of the Code of Virginia. Settlement shall occur at the time of the confirmation by the Circuit Court, TIME BEING OF THE ESSENCE; otherwise, the Special Commissioner may require the Purchaser to forfeit the deposit and seek other legal or equitable rights against the defaulting Purchaser, including costs of resale and any deficiency resulting from resale. Gregory A. Lukanuski Special Commissioner For More Information Contact: Gregory A. Lukanuski, Esq. 900 East Broad St, Rm 400 Richmond, VA 23219 (804) 646-7940 Tim Dudley Motley’s Asset Disposition Group 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road Richmond, Virginia 23234 (804) 232-3300

COMMISSIONER’S SALE OF 2712 Selden Street, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA E012-0319/008 Pursuant to an Order of Sale entered in the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on September 22, 2017, in the matter City of Richmond v. CATHERINE MEREDITH a / k / a C AT H E R I N E M . MEREDITH, et al., Case No. CL17-535, a suit for the sale of real estate for delinquent taxes pursuant to Section 58.1-3965, et seq. of the Code of Virginia, the undersigned Special Commissioner will offer for sale at public auction at Motleys Asset Disposition Group, 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road, Richmond, Virginia 23234, on November 15, 2017, at 3:00 p.m., the real estate together with any improvements thereon, known as 2712 Selden Street, Richmond, Virginia, and more particularly described in the above mentioned court file. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder’s deposit of $2,500.00 or 20% of the purchase price, whichever is greater, will be required in cash, certified check or such other form as the Special Commissioner may in his sole discretion determine. A buyer’s premium of 10% of the successful bid will be added to equal total purchase price. All bidders shall be required to certify by affidavit that they do not own, either directly or indirectly, any real estate with outstanding Notices of Code Violations under local environmental, zoning and building code law, or delinquent real estate taxes, other taxes or any other finance related matter related to the City of Richmond. The property is being sold “AS IS” without any representations or warranties, subject to the rights of any person in possession and to all easements, liens, covenants, defects, encumbrances, adverse claims, conditions and restrictions, whether filed or inchoate, to include any information a survey or inspection of the property may disclose. Conveyance will be made by either a Special Commissioner’s Deed and/ or a Special Warranty deed, with adjustment of real estate property taxes made as of the date of confirmation of the sale. All settlement, recordation fees and prorated taxes are to be paid by Purchaser. Risk of loss shall be upon Purchaser from time of confirmation by the Circuit Court. In the event the tax delinquent property is subject to a Notice of Code Violation under the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, city zoning codes or environmental codes, the high bidder shall be required to submit a written work schedule and plan to abate all code violations which shall be approved by Continued on next column

COMMISSIONER’S SALE OF 1710 North 21st Street, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA E000-0936/009 Pursuant to an Order of Sale entered in the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on July 21, 2017, in the matter City of Richmond v. Charlie Taylor, et al., Case No. CL172425, a suit for the sale of real estate for delinquent taxes pursuant to Section 58.1-3965, et seq. of the Code of Virginia, the undersigned Special Commissioner will offer for sale at public auction at Motleys Asset Disposition Group, 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road, Richmond, Virginia 23234, on November 15, 2017, at 3:00 p.m., the real estate together with any improvements thereon, known as 1710 North 21st Street, Richmond, Virginia, and more particularly described in the above mentioned court file. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder’s deposit of $2,500.00 or 20% of the purchase price, whichever is greater, will be required in cash, certified check or such other form as the Special Commissioner may in his sole discretion determine. A buyer’s premium of 10% of the successful bid will be added to equal total purchase price. All bidders shall be required to certify by affidavit that they do not own, either directly or indirectly, any real estate with outstanding Notices of Code Violations under local environmental, zoning and building code law, or delinquent real estate taxes, other taxes or any other finance related matter related to the City of Richmond. The property is being sold “AS IS” without any representations or warranties, subject to the rights of any person in possession and to all easements, liens, covenants, defects, encumbrances, adverse claims, conditions and restrictions, whether filed or inchoate, to include any information a survey or inspection of the property may disclose. Conveyance will be made by either a Special Commissioner’s Deed and/ or a Special Warranty deed, with adjustment of real estate property taxes made as of the date of confirmation of the sale. All settlement, recordation fees and prorated taxes are to be paid by Purchaser. Risk of loss shall be upon Purchaser from time of confirmation by the Circuit Court. In the event the tax delinquent property is subject to a Notice of Code Violation under the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, city zoning codes or environmental codes, the high bidder shall be required to submit a written work schedule and plan to abate all code violations which shall be approved by the appropriate department, in its sole discretion. The acceptance of the bid by the Special Commissioner shall not be construed as limiting any powers vested in the City. Additional terms may be announced at the time of sale. The successful bid is subject to confirmation by the aforementioned Circuit Court pursuant to Section 58.13969 of the Code of Virginia. Settlement shall occur at the time of the confirmation by the Circuit Court, TIME BEING OF THE ESSENCE; otherwise, the Special Commissioner may require the Purchaser to forfeit the deposit and seek other legal or equitable rights against the defaulting Purchaser, including costs of resale and any deficiency resulting from resale. Gregory A. Lukanuski Special Commissioner For More Information Contact: Gregory A. Lukanuski, Esq. 900 East Broad St, Rm 400 Richmond, VA 23219 (804) 646-7940 Tim Dudley Motley’s Asset Disposition Group 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road Richmond, Virginia 23234 (804) 232-3300 COMMISSIONER’S SALE OF 1422 North 30th Street, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA E000-0717/005 Pursuant to an Order of Sale entered in the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on July 21, 2017, in the matter City of Richmond v. 1422 N. 30TH Street, LLC, et al., Case No. CL17-1702, a suit for the sale of real estate for delinquent taxes Continued on next column

COMMISSIONER’S SALE OF 1209 Ashley Street, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA E010-0163/005 Pursuant to an Order of Sale entered in the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on July 21, 2017, in the matter City of Richmond v. Anthony H. Plunkett, Jr., et al., Case No. CL17-1357, a suit for the sale of real estate for delinquent taxes pursuant to Section 58.13965, et seq. of the Code of Virginia, the undersigned Special Commissioner will offer for sale at public auction at Motleys Asset Disposition Group, 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road, Richmond, Virginia 23234, on November 15, 2017, at 3:00 p.m., the real estate together with any improvements thereon, known as 1209 Ashley Street, Richmond, Virginia, and more particularly described in the above mentioned court file. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder’s deposit of $2,500.00 or 20% of the purchase price, whichever is greater, will be required in cash, certified check or such other form as the Special Commissioner may in his sole discretion determine. A buyer’s premium of 10% of the successful bid will be added to equal total purchase price. All bidders shall be required to certify by affidavit that they do not own, either directly or indirectly, any real estate with outstanding Notices of Code Violations under local environmental, zoning and building code law, or delinquent real estate taxes, other taxes or any other finance related matter related to the City of Richmond. The property is being sold “AS IS” without any representations or warranties, subject to the rights of any person in possession and to all easements, liens, covenants, defects, encumbrances, adverse claims, conditions and restrictions, whether filed or inchoate, to include

COMMISSIONER’S SALE OF 211 West Brookland Park Boulevard, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA N000-0887/032 Pursuant to an Order of Sale entered in the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on July 21, 2017, in the matter City of Richmond v. Mary D. White, et al., Case No. CL17-2028, a suit for the sale of real estate for delinquent taxes pursuant to Section 58.1-3965, et seq. of the Code of Virginia, the undersigned Special Commissioner will offer for sale at public auction at Motleys Asset Disposition Group, 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road, Richmond, Virginia 23234, on November 15, 2017, at 3:00 p.m., the real estate together with any improvements thereon, known as 211 West Brookland Park Boulevard, Richmond, Virginia, and more particularly described in the above mentioned court file. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder’s deposit of $2,500.00 or 20% of the purchase price, whichever is greater, will be required in cash, certified check or such other form as the Special Commissioner may in his sole discretion determine. A buyer’s premium of 10% of the successful bid will be added to equal total purchase price. All bidders shall be required to certify by affidavit that they do not own, either directly or indirectly, any real estate with outstanding Notices of Code Violations under local environmental, zoning and building code law, or delinquent real estate taxes, other taxes or any other finance related matter related to the City of Richmond. The property is being sold “AS IS” without any representations or warranties, subject to the rights of any person in possession and to all easements, liens, covenants, defects, encumbrances, adverse claims, conditions and restrictions, whether filed or inchoate, to include any information a survey or inspection of the property may disclose. Conveyance will be made by either a Special Commissioner’s Deed and/ or a Special Warranty deed, with adjustment of real estate property taxes made as of the date of confirmation of the sale. All settlement, recordation fees and prorated taxes are to be paid by Purchaser. Risk of loss shall be upon Purchaser from time of confirmation by the Circuit Court. In the event the tax delinquent property is subject to a Notice of Code Violation under the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, city zoning codes or environmental codes, the high bidder shall be required to submit a written work schedule and plan to abate all code violations which shall be approved by the appropriate department, in its sole discretion. The acceptance of the bid by the Special Commissioner shall not be construed as limiting any powers vested in the City. Additional terms may be announced at the time of sale. The successful bid is subject to confirmation by the aforementioned Circuit Court pursuant to Section 58.13969 of the Code of Virginia. Settlement shall occur at the time of the confirmation by the Circuit Court, TIME BEING OF THE ESSENCE; otherwise, the Special Commissioner may require the Purchaser to forfeit the deposit and seek other legal or equitable rights against the defaulting

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COMMISSIONER’S SALE OF 1400 Bryan Street, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA E000-0604/014 Pursuant to an Order of Sale entered in the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on July 21, 2017, in the matter City of Richmond v. Jesse J. Jenkins a/k/a Jessie J. Jenkins, Case No. CL165567, a suit for the sale of real estate for delinquent taxes pursuant to Section 58.1-3965, et seq. of the Code of Virginia, the undersigned Special Commissioner will offer for sale at public auction at Motleys Asset Disposition Group, 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road, Richmond, Virginia 23234, on November 15, 2017, at 3:00 p.m., the real estate together with any improvements thereon, known as 1400 Bryan Street, Richmond, Virginia, and more particularly described in the above mentioned court file. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder’s deposit of $2,500.00 or 20% of the purchase price, whichever is greater, will be required in cash, certified check or such other form as the Special Commissioner may in his sole discretion determine. A buyer’s premium of 10% of the successful bid will be added to equal total purchase price. All bidders shall be required to certify by affidavit that they do not own, either directly or indirectly, any real estate with outstanding Notices of Code Violations under local environmental, zoning and building code law, or delinquent real estate taxes, other taxes or any other finance related matter related to the City of Richmond. The property is being sold “AS IS” without any representations or warranties, subject to the rights of any person in possession and to all easements, liens, covenants, defects, encumbrances, adverse claims, conditions and restrictions, whether filed or inchoate, to include any information a survey or inspection of the property may disclose. Conveyance will be made by either a Special Commissioner’s Deed and/ or a Special Warranty deed, with adjustment of real estate property taxes made as of the date of confirmation of the sale. All settlement, recordation fees and prorated taxes are to be paid by Purchaser. Risk of loss shall be upon Purchaser from time of confirmation by the Circuit Court. In the event the tax delinquent property is subject to a Notice of Code Violation under the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, city zoning codes or environmental codes, the high bidder shall be required to submit a written work schedule and plan to abate all code violations which shall be approved by the appropriate department, in its sole discretion. The acceptance of the bid by the Special Commissioner shall not be construed as limiting any powers vested in the City. Additional terms may be announced at the time of sale. The successful bid is subject to confirmation by the aforementioned Circuit Court pursuant to Section 58.13969 of the Code of Virginia. Settlement shall occur at the time of the confirmation by the Circuit Court, TIME BEING OF THE ESSENCE; otherwise, the Special Commissioner may require the Purchaser to forfeit the deposit and seek other legal or equitable rights against the defaulting Purchaser, including costs of resale and any deficiency resulting from resale. Gregory A. Lukanuski Special Commissioner For More Information Contact: Gregory A. Lukanuski, Esq. 900 East Broad St, Rm 400 Richmond, VA 23219 (804) 646-7940 Tim Dudley Motley’s Asset Disposition Group 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road Richmond, Virginia 23234 (804) 232-3300 COMMISSIONER’S SALE OF 2609 Dale Avenue, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA S009-0301/029 Pursuant to an Order of Sale entered in the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on July 21, 2017, in the matter City of Richmond v. Gordon Henley, et al., Case No. CL17-2151, a suit for the sale of real estate for delinquent taxes pursuant to Section 58.1-3965, et seq. of the Code of Virginia, the undersigned Special Commissioner will offer for sale at public auction at Motleys Asset Disposition Group, 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road, Richmond, Virginia 23234, on November 15, 2017, at 3:00 p.m., the real estate together with any improvements thereon, known as 2609 Dale Avenue, Richmond, Virginia, and more particularly described in the above mentioned court file. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder’s deposit of $2,500.00 or 20% of the purchase price, whichever is greater, will be required in cash, certified check or such Continued on next column

COMMISSIONER’S SALE OF 2228 Floyd Avenue, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA W000-0998/033 Pursuant to an Order of Sale entered in the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on July 21, 2017, in the matter City of Richmond v. ROBERT DALE MEFFORD, et al., Case No. CL17-1853, a suit for the sale of real estate for delinquent taxes pursuant to Section 58.13965, et seq. of the Code of Virginia, the undersigned Special Commissioner will offer for sale at public auction at Motleys Asset Disposition Group, 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road, Richmond, Virginia 23234, on November 15, 2017, at 3:00 p.m., the real estate together with any improvements thereon, known as 2228 Floyd Avenue, Richmond, Virginia, and more particularly described in the above mentioned court file. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder’s deposit of $2,500.00 or 20% of the purchase price, whichever is greater, will be required in cash, certified check or such other form as the Special Commissioner may in his sole discretion determine. A buyer’s premium of 10% of the successful bid will be added to equal total purchase price. All bidders shall be required to certify by affidavit that they do not own, either directly or indirectly, any real estate with outstanding Notices of Code Violations under local environmental, zoning and building code law, or delinquent real estate taxes, other taxes or any other finance related matter related to the City of Richmond. The property is being sold “AS IS” without any representations or warranties, subject to the rights of any person in possession and to all easements, liens, covenants, defects, encumbrances, adverse claims, conditions and restrictions, whether filed or inchoate, to include any information a survey or inspection of the property may disclose. Conveyance will be made by either a Special Commissioner’s Deed and/ or a Special Warranty deed, with adjustment of real estate property taxes made as of the date of confirmation of the sale. All settlement, recordation fees and prorated taxes are to be paid by Purchaser. Risk of loss shall be upon Purchaser from time of confirmation by the Circuit Court. In the event the tax delinquent property is subject to a Notice of Code Violation under the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, city zoning codes or environmental codes, Continued on next column

COMMISSIONER’S SALE OF 2909 Hanes Avenue, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA N000-0889/020 Pursuant to an Order of Sale entered in the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on July 21, 2017, in the matter City of Richmond v. ROSA HENLEY a/k/a ROSA TURPIN HENLEY, DECEASED, et al., Case No. CL17-2048, a suit for the sale of real estate for delinquent taxes pursuant to Section 58.1-3965, et seq. of the Code of Virginia, the undersigned Special Commissioner will offer for sale at public auction at Motleys Asset Disposition Group, 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road, Richmond, Virginia 23234, on November 15, 2017, at 3:00 p.m., the real estate together with any improvements thereon, known as 2909 Hanes Avenue, Richmond, Virginia, and more particularly described in the above mentioned court file. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder’s deposit of $2,500.00 or 20% of the purchase price, whichever is greater, will be required in cash, certified check or such other form as the Special Commissioner may in his sole discretion determine. A buyer’s premium of 10% of the successful bid will be added to equal total purchase price. All bidders shall be required to certify by affidavit that they do not own, either directly or indirectly, any real estate with outstanding Notices of Code Violations under local environmental, zoning and building code law, or delinquent real estate taxes, other taxes or any other finance related matter related to the City of Richmond. The property is being sold “AS IS” without any representations or warranties, subject to the rights of any person in possession and to all easements, liens, covenants, defects, encumbrances, adverse claims, conditions and restrictions, whether filed or inchoate, to include any information a survey or inspection of the property may disclose. Conveyance will be made by either a Special Commissioner’s Deed and/ or a Special Warranty deed, with adjustment of real estate property taxes made as of the date of confirmation of the sale. All settlement, recordation fees and prorated taxes are to be paid by Purchaser. Risk of loss shall be upon Purchaser from time of confirmation by the Circuit Court. In the event the tax delinquent property is subject to a Notice of Code Violation under the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, city zoning codes or environmental codes, the high bidder shall be required to submit a written work schedule and plan to abate all code violations which shall be approved by the appropriate department, in its sole discretion. The acceptance of the bid by the Special Commissioner shall not be construed as limiting any powers vested in the City. Additional terms may be announced at the time of sale. The successful bid is subject to confirmation by the aforementioned Circuit Court pursuant to Section 58.13969 of the Code of Virginia. Settlement shall occur at the time of the confirmation by the Circuit Court, TIME BEING OF THE ESSENCE; otherwise, the Special Commissioner may require the Purchaser to forfeit the deposit and seek other legal or equitable rights against the defaulting Purchaser, including costs of resale and any deficiency resulting from resale. Gregory A. Lukanuski Special Commissioner For More Information Contact: Gregory A. Lukanuski, Esq. 900 East Broad St, Rm 400 Richmond, VA 23219 (804) 646-7940 Tim Dudley Motley’s Asset Disposition Group 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road Richmond, Virginia 23234 (804) 232-3300 COMMISSIONER’S SALE OF 3413 East Marshall Street, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA E000-0974/007 Pursuant to an Order of Sale entered in the Circuit Continued on next column

COMMISSIONER’S SALE OF 2912 Noble Avenue, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA N000-0870/006 Pursuant to an Order of Sale entered in the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on July 21, 2017, in the matter City of Richmond v. FANNIE B. CHAMBLISS, DECEASED, et al., Case No. CL17-2262, a suit for the sale of real estate for delinquent taxes pursuant to Section 58.13965, et seq. of the Code of Virginia, the undersigned Special Commissioner will offer for sale at public auction at Motleys Asset Disposition Group, 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road, Richmond, Virginia 23234, on November 15, 2017, at 3:00 p.m., the real estate together with any improvements thereon, known as 2912 Noble Avenue, Richmond, Virginia, and more particularly described in the above mentioned court file. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder’s deposit of $2,500.00 or 20% of the purchase price, whichever is greater, will be required in cash, certified check or such other form as the Special Commissioner may in his sole discretion determine. A buyer’s premium of 10% of the successful bid will be added to equal total purchase price. All bidders shall be required to certify by affidavit that they do not own, either directly or indirectly, any real estate with outstanding Notices of Code Violations under local environmental, zoning and building code law, or delinquent real estate taxes, other taxes or any other finance related matter related to the City of Richmond. The property is being sold “AS IS” without any representations or warranties, subject to the rights of any Continued on next page

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

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

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

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

N000-0080/009 Pursuant to an Order of Sale entered in the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on August 25, 2017, in the matter City of Richmond v. ALBERT L. STOVALL aka ALBERT LEE STOVALL, DECEASED, et al., Case No. CL17-2269, a suit for the sale of real estate for delinquent taxes pursuant to Section 58.1-3965, et seq. of the Code of Virginia, the undersigned Special Commissioner will offer for sale at public auction at Motleys Asset Disposition Group, 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road, Richmond, Virginia 23234, on November 15, 2017, at 3:00 p.m., the real estate together with any improvements thereon, known as 608 North 1st Street, Richmond, Virginia, and more particularly described in the above mentioned court file. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder’s deposit of $2,500.00 or 20% of the purchase price, whichever is greater, will be required in cash, certified check or such other form as the Special Commissioner may in his sole discretion determine. A buyer’s premium of 10% of the successful bid will be added to equal total purchase price. All bidders shall be required to certify by affidavit that they do not own, either directly or indirectly, any real estate with outstanding Notices of Code Violations under local environmental, zoning and building code law, or delinquent real estate taxes, other taxes or any other finance related matter related to the City of Richmond. The property is being sold “AS IS” without any representations or warranties, subject to the rights of any person in possession and to all easements, liens, covenants, defects, encumbrances, adverse claims, conditions and restrictions, whether filed or inchoate, to include any information a survey or inspection of the property may disclose. Conveyance will be made by either a Special Commissioner’s Deed and/ or a Special Warranty deed, with adjustment of real estate property taxes made as of the date of confirmation of the sale. All settlement, recordation fees and prorated taxes are to be paid by Purchaser. Risk of loss shall be upon Purchaser from time of confirmation by the Circuit Court. In the event the tax delinquent property is subject to a Notice of Code Violation under the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, city zoning codes or environmental codes, the high bidder shall be required to submit a written work schedule and plan to abate all code violations which shall be approved by the appropriate department, in its sole discretion. The acceptance of the bid by the Special Commissioner shall not be construed as limiting any powers vested in the City. Additional terms may be announced at the time of sale. The successful bid is subject to confirmation by the aforementioned Circuit Court pursuant to Section 58.13969 of the Code of Virginia. Settlement shall occur at the time of the confirmation by the Circuit Court, TIME BEING OF THE ESSENCE; otherwise, the Special Commissioner may require the Purchaser to forfeit the deposit and seek other legal or equitable rights against the defaulting Purchaser, including costs of resale and any deficiency resulting from resale. Gregory A. Lukanuski Special Commissioner For More Information Contact: Gregory A. Lukanuski, Esq. 900 East Broad St, Rm 400 Richmond, VA 23219 (804) 646-7940 Tim Dudley Motley’s Asset Disposition Group 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road Richmond, Virginia 23234 (804) 232-3300

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

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

15, 2017, at 3:00 p.m., the real estate together with any improvements thereon, known as 1522 North 27th Street, Richmond, Virginia, and more particularly described in the above mentioned court file. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder’s deposit of $2,500.00 or 20% of the purchase price, whichever is greater, will be required in cash, certified check or such other form as the Special Commissioner may in his sole discretion determine. A buyer’s premium of 10% of the successful bid will be added to equal total purchase price. All bidders shall be required to certify by affidavit that they do not own, either directly or indirectly, any real estate with outstanding Notices of Code Violations under local environmental, zoning and building code law, or delinquent real estate taxes, other taxes or any other finance related matter related to the City of Richmond. The property is being sold “AS IS” without any representations or warranties, subject to the rights of any person in possession and to all easements, liens, covenants, defects, encumbrances, adverse claims, conditions and restrictions, whether filed or inchoate, to include any information a survey or inspection of the property may disclose. Conveyance will be made by either a Special Commissioner’s Deed and/ or a Special Warranty deed, with adjustment of real estate property taxes made as of the date of confirmation of the sale. All settlement, recordation fees and prorated taxes are to be paid by Purchaser. Risk of loss shall be upon Purchaser from time of confirmation by the Circuit Court. In the event the tax delinquent property is subject to a Notice of Code Violation under the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, city zoning codes or environmental codes, the high bidder shall be required to submit a written work schedule and plan to abate all code violations which shall be approved by the appropriate department, in its sole discretion. The acceptance of the bid by the Special Commissioner shall not be construed as limiting any powers vested in the City. Additional terms may be announced at the time of sale. The successful bid is subject to confirmation by the aforementioned Circuit Court pursuant to Section 58.13969 of the Code of Virginia. Settlement shall occur at the time of the confirmation by the Circuit Court, TIME BEING OF THE ESSENCE; otherwise, the Special Commissioner may require the Purchaser to forfeit the deposit and seek other legal or equitable rights against the defaulting Purchaser, including costs of resale and any deficiency resulting from resale. Gregory A. Lukanuski Special Commissioner For More Information Contact: Gregory A. Lukanuski, Esq. 900 East Broad St, Rm 400 Richmond, VA 23219 (804) 646-7940 Tim Dudley Motley’s Asset Disposition Group 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road Richmond, Virginia 23234 (804) 232-3300

COMMISSIONER’S SALE OF 3203 P Street, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA E000-0805/002 Pursuant to an Order of Sale entered in the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on July 21, 2017, in the matter City of Richmond v. ELEANOR D. ALLEN a/k/a ELEANOR DAY ALLEN, a/k/a ELEANOR DAYE ALLEN, DECEASED, et al., Case No. CL17-782, a suit for the sale of real estate for delinquent taxes pursuant to Section 58.1-3965, et seq. of the Code of Virginia, the undersigned Special Commissioner will offer for sale at public auction at Motleys Asset Disposition Group, 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road, Richmond, Virginia 23234, on November 15, 2017, at 3:00 p.m., the real estate together with any improvements thereon, known as 3203 P Street, Richmond, Virginia, and more particularly described in the above mentioned court file. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder’s deposit of $2,500.00 or 20% of the purchase price, whichever is greater, will be required in cash, certified check or such other form as the Special Commissioner may in his sole discretion determine. A buyer’s premium of 10% of the successful bid will be added to equal total purchase price. All bidders shall be required to certify by affidavit that they do not own, either directly or indirectly, any real estate with outstanding Notices of Code Violations under local environmental, zoning and building code law, or delinquent real estate taxes, other taxes or any other finance related matter related to the City of Richmond. The property is being sold “AS IS” without any representations or warranties, subject to the rights of any person in possession and to all easements, liens, covenants, defects, encumbrances, adverse claims, conditions and restrictions, whether filed or inchoate, to include any information a survey or inspection of the property may disclose. Conveyance will be made by either a Special Commissioner’s Deed and/ or a Special Warranty deed, with adjustment of real estate property taxes made as of the date of confirmation of the sale. All settlement, recordation fees and prorated taxes are to be paid by Purchaser. Risk of loss shall be upon Purchaser from time of confirmation by the Circuit Court. In the event the tax delinquent property is subject to a Notice of Code Violation under the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, city zoning codes or environmental codes, the high bidder shall be required to submit a written work schedule and plan to abate all code violations which shall be approved by the appropriate department, in its sole discretion. The acceptance of the bid by the Special Commissioner shall not be construed as limiting any powers vested in the City. Additional terms may be announced at the time of sale. The successful bid is subject to confirmation by the aforementioned Circuit Court pursuant to Section 58.13969 of the Code of Virginia. Settlement shall occur at the time of the confirmation by the Circuit Court, TIME BEING OF Continued on next column

COMMISSIONER’S SALE OF 1535 Rogers Street, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA E000-0930/041 Pursuant to an Order of Sale entered in the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on July 21, 2017, in the matter City of Richmond v. Alonzo E Coley, et al., Case No. CL16-4811, a suit for the sale of real estate for delinquent taxes pursuant to Section 58.1-3965, et seq. of the Code of Virginia, the undersigned Special Commissioner will offer for sale at public auction at Motleys Asset Disposition Group, 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road, Richmond, Virginia 23234, on November 15, 2017, at 3:00 p.m., the real estate together with any improvements thereon, known as 1535 Rogers Street, Richmond, Virginia, and more particularly described in the above mentioned court file. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder’s deposit of $2,500.00 or 20% of the purchase price, whichever is greater, will be required in cash, certified check or such other form as the Special Commissioner may in his sole discretion determine. A buyer’s premium of 10% of the successful bid will be added to equal total purchase price. All bidders shall be required to certify by affidavit that they do not own, either directly or indirectly, any real estate with outstanding Notices of Code Violations under local environmental, zoning and building code law, or delinquent real estate taxes, other taxes or any other finance related matter related to the City of Richmond. The property is being sold “AS IS” without any representations or warranties, subject to the rights of any person in possession and to all easements, liens, covenants, defects, encumbrances, adverse claims, conditions and restrictions, whether filed or inchoate, to include any information a survey or inspection of the property may disclose. Conveyance will be made by either a Special Commissioner’s Deed and/ or a Special Warranty deed, with adjustment of real estate property taxes made as of the date of confirmation of the sale. All settlement, recordation fees and prorated taxes are to be paid by Purchaser. Risk of loss shall be upon Purchaser from time of confirmation by the Circuit Court. In the event the tax delinquent property is subject to a Notice of Code Violation under the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, city zoning codes or environmental codes, the high bidder shall be required to submit a written work schedule and plan to abate all code violations which shall be approved by the appropriate department, in its sole discretion. The acceptance of the bid by the Special Commissioner shall not be construed as limiting any powers vested in the City. Additional terms may be announced at the time of sale. The successful bid is subject to confirmation by the aforementioned Circuit Court pursuant to Section 58.13969 of the Code of Virginia. Settlement shall occur at the time of the confirmation by the Circuit Court, TIME BEING OF THE ESSENCE; otherwise, the Special Commissioner may require the Purchaser to forfeit the deposit and seek other legal or equitable rights against the defaulting Purchaser, including costs of resale and any deficiency resulting from resale. Gregory A. Lukanuski Special Commissioner For More Information Contact: Gregory A. Lukanuski, Esq. 900 East Broad St, Rm 400 Richmond, VA 23219 (804) 646-7940 Tim Dudley Motley’s Asset Disposition Group 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road Richmond, Virginia 23234 (804) 232-3300 COMMISSIONER’S SALE OF 521 St. James Street, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA N000-0078/042 Pursuant to an Order of Sale entered in the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on July 21, 2017, in the matter City of Richmond v. HARRY E. COWANS, DECEASED, et al., Case No. CL17-890, a suit for the sale of real estate for delinquent taxes pursuant to Section 58.13965, et seq. of the Code of Virginia, the undersigned Special Commissioner will offer for sale at public auction at Motleys Asset Disposition Group, 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road, Richmond, Virginia 23234, on November 15, 2017, at 3:00 p.m., the real estate together with any improvements thereon, known as 521 St. James Street, Richmond, Virginia, and more particularly described in the above mentioned court file. Continued on next column

COMMISSIONER’S SALE OF 604 St. James Street, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA N000-0104/026 Pursuant to an Order of Sale entered in the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on July 21, 2017, in the matter City of Richmond v. MARTHA L. MOSELEY, Case No. CL17-1252, a suit for the sale of real estate for delinquent taxes pursuant to Section 58.1-3965, et seq. of the Code of Virginia, the undersigned Special Commissioner will offer for sale at public auction at Motleys Asset Disposition Group, 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road, Richmond, Virginia 23234, on November 15, 2017, at 3:00 p.m., the real estate together with any improvements thereon, known as 604 St. James Street, Richmond, Virginia, and more particularly described in the above mentioned court file. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder’s deposit of $2,500.00 or 20% of the purchase price, whichever is greater, will be required in cash, certified check or such other form as the Special Commissioner may in his sole discretion determine. A buyer’s premium of 10% of the successful bid will be added to equal total purchase price. All bidders shall be required to certify by affidavit that they do not own, either directly or indirectly, any real estate with outstanding Notices of Code Violations under local environmental, zoning and building code law, or delinquent real estate taxes, other taxes or any other finance related matter related to the City of Richmond. The property is being sold “AS IS” without any representations or warranties, subject to the rights of any person in possession and to all easements, liens, covenants, defects, encumbrances, adverse claims, conditions and restrictions, whether filed or inchoate, to include any information a survey or inspection of the property may disclose. Conveyance will be made by either a Special Commissioner’s Deed and/ or a Special Warranty deed, with adjustment of real estate property taxes made as of the date of confirmation of the sale. All settlement, recordation fees and prorated taxes are to be paid by Purchaser. Risk of loss shall be upon Purchaser from time of confirmation by the Circuit Court. In the event the tax delinquent property is subject to a Notice of Code Continued on next column

COMMISSIONER’S SALE OF 2304 Venable Street, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA E000-0425/027 Pursuant to an Order of Sale entered in the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on July 21, 2017, in the matter City of Richmond v. IRENE NELSON, DECEASED, Case No. CL17-1710, a suit for the sale of real estate for delinquent taxes pursuant to Section 58.1-3965, et seq. of the Code of Virginia, the undersigned Special Commissioner will offer for sale at public auction at Motleys Asset Disposition Group, 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road, Richmond, Virginia 23234, on November 15, 2017, at 3:00 p.m., the real estate together with any improvements thereon, known as 2304 Venable Street, Richmond, Virginia, and more particularly described in the above mentioned court file. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder’s deposit of $2,500.00 or 20% of the purchase price, whichever is greater, will be required in cash, certified check or such other form as the Special Commissioner may in his sole discretion determine. A buyer’s premium of 10% of the successful bid will be added to equal total purchase price. All bidders shall be required to certify by affidavit that they do not own, either directly or indirectly, any real estate with outstanding Notices of Code Violations under local environmental, zoning and building code law, or delinquent real estate taxes, other taxes or any other finance related matter related to the City of Richmond. The property is being sold “AS IS” without any representations or warranties, subject to the rights of any person in possession and to all easements, liens, covenants, defects, encumbrances, adverse claims, conditions and restrictions, whether filed or inchoate, to include any information a survey or inspection of the property may disclose. Conveyance will be made by either a Special Commissioner’s Deed and/ or a Special Warranty deed, with adjustment of real estate property taxes made as of the date of confirmation of the sale. All settlement, recordation fees and prorated taxes are to be paid by Purchaser. Risk of loss shall be upon Purchaser from time of confirmation by the Circuit Court. In the event the tax delinquent property is subject to a Notice of Code Violation under the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, city zoning codes or environmental codes, the high bidder shall be required to submit a written work schedule and plan to abate all code violations which shall be approved by the appropriate department, in its sole discretion. The acceptance of the bid by the Special Commissioner shall not be construed as limiting any powers vested in the City. Additional terms may be announced at the time of sale. The successful bid is subject to confirmation by the aforementioned Circuit Court pursuant to Section 58.13969 of the Code of Virginia. Settlement shall occur at the time of the confirmation by the Circuit Court, TIME BEING OF THE ESSENCE; otherwise, the Special Commissioner may require the Purchaser to forfeit the deposit and seek other legal or equitable rights against the defaulting Purchaser, including costs of resale and any deficiency resulting from resale. Gregory A. Lukanuski Special Commissioner For More Information Contact: Gregory A. Lukanuski, Esq. 900 East Broad St, Rm 400 Richmond, VA 23219 (804) 646-7940 Tim Dudley Motley’s Asset Disposition Group 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road Richmond, Virginia 23234 (804) 232-3300 COMMISSIONER’S SALE OF 608 North 1st Street, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA Continued on next column

COMMISSIONER’S SALE OF 2705 5th Avenue, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA N000-0719/019 Pursuant to an Order of Sale entered in the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on August 25, 2017, in the matter City of Richmond v. FRANK CRAWLEY a/k/a FRANK CRAWLY, JR., Who May Be Deceased, Case No. CL16-4301, a suit for the sale of real estate for delinquent taxes pursuant to Section 58.1-3965, et seq. of the Code of Virginia, the undersigned Special Commissioner will offer for sale at public auction at Motleys Asset Disposition Group, 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road, Richmond, Virginia 23234, on November 15, 2017, at 3:00 p.m., the real estate together with any improvements thereon, known as 2705 5th Avenue, Richmond, Virginia, and more particularly described in the above mentioned court file. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder’s deposit of $2,500.00 or 20% of the purchase price, whichever is greater, will be required in cash, certified check or such other form as the Special Commissioner may in his sole discretion determine. A buyer’s premium of 10% of the successful bid will be added to equal total purchase price. All bidders shall be required to certify by affidavit that they do not own, either directly or indirectly, any real estate with outstanding Notices of Code Violations under local environmental, zoning and building code law, or delinquent real estate taxes, other taxes Continued on next column

COMMISSIONER’S SALE OF 223 East 15th Street, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA S000-0191/010 Pursuant to an Order of Sale entered in the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on August 25, 2017, in the matter City of Richmond v. LATISHA CARSON, a/k/a LATISHA L. WINSTON, et al., Case No. CL17-1663, a suit for the sale of real estate for delinquent taxes pursuant to Section 58.13965, et seq. of the Code of Virginia, the undersigned Special Commissioner will offer for sale at public auction at Motleys Asset Disposition Group, 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road, Richmond, Virginia 23234, on November 15, 2017, at 3:00 p.m., the real estate together with any improvements thereon, known as 223 East 15th Street, Richmond, Virginia, and more particularly described in the above mentioned court file. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder’s deposit of $2,500.00 or 20% of the purchase price, whichever is greater, will be required in cash, certified check or such other form as the Special Commissioner may in his sole discretion determine. A buyer’s premium of 10% of the successful bid will be added to equal total purchase price. All bidders shall be required to certify by affidavit that they do not own, either directly or indirectly, any real estate with outstanding Notices of Code Violations under local environmental, zoning and building code law, or delinquent real estate taxes, other taxes or any other finance related matter related to the City of Richmond. The property is being sold “AS IS” without any representations or warranties, subject to the rights of any person in possession and to all easements, liens, covenants, defects, encumbrances, adverse claims, conditions and restrictions, whether filed or inchoate, to include any information a survey or inspection of the property may disclose. Conveyance will be made by either a Special Commissioner’s Deed and/ or a Special Warranty deed, with adjustment of real estate property taxes made as of the date of confirmation of the sale. All settlement, recordation fees and prorated taxes are to be paid by Purchaser. Risk of loss shall be upon Purchaser from time of confirmation by the Circuit Court. In the event the tax delinquent property is subject to a Notice of Code Violation under the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, city zoning codes or environmental codes, the high bidder shall be required to submit a written work schedule and plan to abate all code violations which shall be approved by the appropriate department, in its sole discretion. The acceptance of the bid by the Special Commissioner shall not be construed as limiting any powers vested in the City. Additional terms may be announced at the time of sale. The successful bid is subject to confirmation by the aforementioned Circuit Court Continued on next column

COMMISSIONER’S SALE OF 1309 North 22nd Street, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA E000-0616/019 Pursuant to an Order of Sale entered in the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on August 25, 2017, in the matter City of Richmond v. MOLLIE K. BARBEE, DECEASED, et al., Case No. CL17-927, a suit for the sale of real estate for delinquent taxes pursuant to Section 58.1-3965, et seq. of the Code of Virginia, the undersigned Special Commissioner will offer for sale at public auction at Motleys Asset Disposition Group, 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road, Richmond, Virginia 23234, on November 15, 2017, at 3:00 p.m., the real estate together with any improvements thereon, known as 1309 North 22nd Street, Richmond, Virginia, and more particularly described in the above mentioned court file. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder’s deposit of $2,500.00 or 20% of the purchase price, whichever is greater, will be required in cash, certified check or such other form as the Special Commissioner may in his sole discretion determine. A buyer’s premium of 10% of the successful bid will be added to equal total purchase price. All bidders shall be required to certify by affidavit that they do not own, either directly or indirectly, any real estate with outstanding Notices of Code Violations under local environmental, zoning and building code law, or delinquent real estate taxes, other taxes or any other finance related matter related to the City of Richmond. The property is being sold “AS IS” without any representations or warranties, subject to the rights of any person in possession and to all easements, liens, covenants, defects, encumbrances, adverse claims, conditions and restrictions, whether filed or inchoate, to include any information a survey or inspection of the property may disclose. Conveyance will be made by either a Special Commissioner’s Deed and/ or a Special Warranty deed, with adjustment of real estate property taxes made as of the date of confirmation of the sale. All settlement, recordation fees and prorated taxes are to be paid by Purchaser. Risk of loss shall be upon Purchaser from time of confirmation by the Circuit Court. In the event the tax delinquent property is subject to a Notice of Code Violation under the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, city zoning codes or environmental codes, the high bidder shall be required to submit a written work schedule and plan to abate all code violations which shall be approved by the appropriate department, in its sole discretion. The acceptance of the bid by the Special Commissioner shall not be construed as limiting any powers vested in the City. Additional terms may be announced at the time of sale. The successful bid is subject to confirmation by the aforementioned Circuit Court pursuant to Section 58.13969 of the Code of Virginia. Settlement shall occur at the time of the confirmation by the Circuit Court, TIME BEING OF THE ESSENCE; otherwise, the Special Commissioner may require the Purchaser to forfeit the deposit and seek other legal or equitable rights against the defaulting Purchaser, including costs of resale and any deficiency resulting from resale. Gregory A. Lukanuski Special Commissioner For More Information Contact: Gregory A. Lukanuski, Esq. 900 East Broad St, Rm 400 Richmond, VA 23219 (804) 646-7940 Tim Dudley Motley’s Asset Disposition Group 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road Richmond, Virginia 23234 (804) 232-3300 COMMISSIONER’S SALE OF 1522 North 27th Street, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA E000-0713/002 Pursuant to an Order of Sale entered in the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on August 25, 2017, in the matter City of Richmond v. JAMES N. BLUNT aka JAMES N. BLOUNT, DECEASED, et al., Case No. CL17-957, a suit for the sale of real estate for delinquent taxes pursuant to Section 58.13965, et seq. of the Code of Virginia, the undersigned Special Commissioner will offer for sale at public auction at Motleys Asset Disposition Group, 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road, Richmond, Virginia 23234, on November Continued on next column

COMMISSIONER’S SALE OF 1420 North 30th Street RICHMOND, VIRGINIA E000-0717/006 Pursuant to an Order of Sale entered in the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on August 25, 2017, in the matter City of Richmond v. MANDELLUM, LLC, et al., Case No. CL17-2089, a suit for the sale of real estate for delinquent taxes pursuant to Section 58.1-3965, et seq. of the Code of Virginia, the undersigned Special Commissioner will offer for sale at public auction at Motleys Asset Disposition Group, 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road, Richmond, Virginia 23234, on November 15, 2017, at 3:00 p.m., the real estate together with any improvements thereon, known as 1420 North 30th Street Richmond, Virginia, and more particularly described in the above mentioned court file. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder’s deposit of $2,500.00 or 20% of the purchase price, whichever is greater, will be required in cash, certified check or such other form as the Special Commissioner may in his sole discretion determine. A buyer’s premium of 10% of the successful bid will be added to equal total purchase price. All bidders shall be required to certify by affidavit that they do not own, either directly or indirectly, any real estate with outstanding Notices of Code Violations under local environmental, zoning and building code law, or delinquent real estate taxes, other taxes or any other finance related matter related to the City of Richmond. The property is being sold “AS IS” without any representations or warranties, subject to the rights of any person in possession and to all easements, liens, covenants, defects, encumbrances, adverse claims, conditions and restrictions, whether filed or inchoate, to include any information a survey or inspection of the property may disclose. Conveyance will be made by either a Special Commissioner’s Deed and/ or a Special Warranty deed, with adjustment of real estate property taxes made as of the date of confirmation of the sale. All settlement, Continued on next page

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

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

taxes pursuant to Section 58.1-3965, et seq. of the Code of Virginia, the undersigned Special Commissioner will offer for sale at public auction at Motleys Asset Disposition Group, 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road, Richmond, Virginia 23234, on November 15, 2017, at 3:00 p.m., the real estate together with any improvements thereon, known as 1402 Bryan Street, Richmond, Virginia, and more particularly described in the above mentioned court file. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder’s deposit of $2,500.00 or 20% of the purchase price, whichever is greater, will be required in cash, certified check or such other form as the Special Commissioner may in his sole discretion determine. A buyer’s premium of 10% of the successful bid will be added to equal total purchase price. All bidders shall be required to certify by affidavit that they do not own, either directly or indirectly, any real estate with outstanding Notices of Code Violations under local environmental, zoning and building code law, or delinquent real estate taxes, other taxes or any other finance related matter related to the City of Richmond. The property is being sold “AS IS” without any representations or warranties, subject to the rights of any person in possession and to all easements, liens, covenants, defects, encumbrances, adverse claims, conditions and restrictions, whether filed or inchoate, to include any information a survey or inspection of the property may disclose. Conveyance will be made by either a Special Commissioner’s Deed and/ or a Special Warranty deed, with adjustment of real estate property taxes made as of the date of confirmation of the sale. All settlement, recordation fees and prorated taxes are to be paid by Purchaser. Risk of loss shall be upon Purchaser from time of confirmation by the Circuit Court. In the event the tax delinquent property is subject to a Notice of Code Violation under the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, city zoning codes or environmental codes, the high bidder shall be required to submit a written work schedule and plan to abate all code violations which shall be approved by the appropriate department, in its sole discretion. The acceptance of the bid by the Special Commissioner shall not be construed as limiting any powers vested in the City. Additional terms may be announced at the time of sale. The successful bid is subject to confirmation by the aforementioned Circuit Court pursuant to Section 58.13969 of the Code of Virginia. Settlement shall occur at the time of the confirmation by the Circuit Court, TIME BEING OF THE ESSENCE; otherwise, the Special Commissioner may require the Purchaser to forfeit the deposit and seek other legal or equitable rights against the defaulting Purchaser, including costs of resale and any deficiency resulting from resale. Gregory A. Lukanuski Special Commissioner For More Information Contact: Gregory A. Lukanuski, Esq. 900 East Broad St, Rm 400 Richmond, VA 23219 (804) 646-7940 Tim Dudley Motley’s Asset Disposition Group 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road Richmond, Virginia 23234 (804) 232-3300

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

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

COMMISSIONER’S SALE OF 1414 North 31st Street, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA E000-0718/008 Pursuant to an Order of Sale entered in the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on August 25, 2017, in the matter City of Richmond v. ROSALIE HAMER CLARK, DECEASED, et al., Case No. CL17-1612, a suit for the sale of real estate for delinquent taxes pursuant to Section 58.1-3965, et seq. of the Code of Virginia, the undersigned Special Commissioner will offer for sale at public auction at Motleys Asset Disposition Group, 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road, Richmond, Virginia 23234, on November 15, 2017, at 3:00 p.m., the real estate together with any improvements thereon, known as 1414 North 31st Street, Richmond, Virginia, and more particularly described in the above mentioned court file. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder’s deposit of $2,500.00 or 20% of the purchase price, whichever is greater, will be required in cash, certified check or such other form as the Special Commissioner may in his sole discretion determine. A buyer’s premium of 10% of the successful bid will be added to equal total purchase price. All bidders shall be required to certify by affidavit that they do not own, either directly or indirectly, any real estate with outstanding Notices of Code Violations under local environmental, zoning and building code law, or delinquent real estate taxes, other taxes or any other finance related matter related to the City of Richmond. The property is being sold “AS IS” without any representations or warranties, subject to the rights of any person in possession and to all easements, liens, covenants, defects, encumbrances, adverse claims, conditions and restrictions, whether filed or inchoate, to include any information a survey or inspection of the property may disclose. Conveyance will be made by either a Special Commissioner’s Deed and/ or a Special Warranty deed, with adjustment of real estate property taxes made as of the date of confirmation of the sale. All settlement, recordation fees and prorated taxes are to be paid by Purchaser. Risk of loss shall be upon Purchaser from time of confirmation by the Circuit Court. In the event the tax delinquent property is subject to a Notice of Code Violation under the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, city zoning codes or environmental codes, the high bidder shall be required to submit a written work schedule and plan to abate all code violations which shall be approved by the appropriate department, in its sole discretion. The acceptance of the bid by the Special Commissioner shall not be construed as limiting any powers vested in the City. Additional terms may be announced at the time of sale. The successful bid is subject to confirmation by the aforementioned Circuit Court pursuant to Section 58.13969 of the Code of Virginia. Settlement shall occur at the time of the confirmation by the Circuit Court, TIME BEING OF THE ESSENCE; otherwise, the Special Commissioner may require the Purchaser to forfeit the deposit and seek other legal or equitable rights against the defaulting Purchaser, including costs of resale and any deficiency resulting from resale. Gregory A. Lukanuski Special Commissioner For More Information Contact: Gregory A. Lukanuski, Esq. 900 East Broad St, Rm 400 Richmond, VA 23219 (804) 646-7940 Tim Dudley Continued on next column

COMMISSIONER’S SALE OF 1616 North 31st Street, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA E000-0795/045 Pursuant to an Order of Sale entered in the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on August 25, 2017, in the matter City of Richmond v. JOHN BAKER, DECEASED, et al., Case No. CL17-2080, a suit for the sale of real estate for delinquent taxes pursuant to Section 58.13965, et seq. of the Code of Virginia, the undersigned Special Commissioner will offer for sale at public auction at Motleys Asset Disposition Group, 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road, Richmond, Virginia 23234, on November 15, 2017, at 3:00 p.m., the real estate together with any improvements thereon, known as 1616 North 31st Street, Richmond, Virginia, and more particularly described in the above mentioned court file. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder’s deposit of $2,500.00 or 20% of the purchase price, whichever is greater, will be required in cash, certified check or such other form as the Special Commissioner may in his sole discretion determine. A buyer’s premium of 10% of the successful bid will be added to equal total purchase price. All bidders shall be required to certify by affidavit that they do not own, either directly or indirectly, any real estate with outstanding Notices of Code Violations under local environmental, zoning and building code law, or delinquent real estate taxes, other taxes or any other finance related matter related to the City of Richmond. The property is being sold “AS IS” without any representations or warranties, subject to the rights of any person in possession and to all easements, liens, covenants, defects, encumbrances, adverse claims, conditions and restrictions, whether filed or inchoate, to include any information a survey or inspection of the property may disclose. Conveyance will be made by either a Special Commissioner’s Deed and/ or a Special Warranty deed, with adjustment of real estate property taxes made as of the date of confirmation of the sale. All settlement, recordation fees and prorated taxes are to be paid by Purchaser. Risk of loss shall be upon Purchaser from time of confirmation by the Circuit Court. In the event the tax delinquent property is subject to a Notice of Code Violation under the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, city zoning codes or environmental codes, the high bidder shall be required to submit a written work schedule and plan to abate all code violations which shall be approved by the appropriate department, in its sole discretion. The acceptance of the bid by the Special Commissioner shall not be construed as limiting any powers vested in the City. Additional terms may be announced at the time of sale. The successful bid is subject to confirmation by the aforementioned Circuit Court pursuant to Section 58.13969 of the Code of Virginia. Settlement shall occur at the time of the confirmation by the Circuit Court, TIME BEING OF THE ESSENCE; otherwise, the Special Commissioner may require the Purchaser to forfeit the deposit and seek other legal or equitable rights against the defaulting Purchaser, including costs of resale and any deficiency resulting from resale. Gregory A. Lukanuski Special Commissioner For More Information Contact: Gregory A. Lukanuski, Esq. 900 East Broad St, Rm 400 Richmond, VA 23219 (804) 646-7940 Tim Dudley Motley’s Asset Disposition Group 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road Richmond, Virginia 23234 (804) 232-3300 COMMISSIONER’S SALE OF 712 North 35th Street, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA E000-0968/008 Pursuant to an Order of Sale entered in the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on August 25, 2017, in the matter City of Richmond v. HELENA BATES JOHNSON, et al., Case No. CL17-2424, a suit for the sale of real estate for delinquent taxes pursuant to Section 58.13965, et seq. of the Code of Virginia, the undersigned Special Commissioner will offer for sale at public auction at Motleys Asset Disposition Group, 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road, Richmond, Virginia 23234, on November 15, 2017, at 3:00 p.m., the real estate together with any improvements thereon, known as 712 North 35th Street, Richmond, Virginia, and more particularly described in the above mentioned court file. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder’s deposit of $2,500.00 or 20% of the purchase price, whichever is greater, will be required in cash, certified check or such other form as the Special Commissioner may in his sole discretion determine. A buyer’s premium of 10% of the successful bid will be added to equal total purchase price. All bidders shall be required to certify by affidavit that they do not own, either Continued on next column

COMMISSIONER’S SALE OF 3312 Belmont Road, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA C008-0939/006 Pursuant to an Order of Sale entered in the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on August 25, 2017, in the matter City of Richmond v. JAMES LEWIS, et al., Case No. CL17-1851, a suit for the sale of real estate for delinquent taxes pursuant to Section 58.1-3965, et seq. of the Code of Virginia, the undersigned Special Commissioner will offer for sale at public auction at Motleys Asset Disposition Group, 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road, Richmond, Virginia 23234, on November 15, 2017, at 3:00 p.m., the real estate together with any improvements thereon, known as 3312 Belmont Road, Richmond, Virginia, and more particularly described in the above mentioned court file. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder’s deposit of $2,500.00 or 20% of the purchase price, whichever is greater, will be required in cash, certified check or such other form as the Special Commissioner may in his sole discretion determine. A buyer’s premium of 10% of the successful bid will be added to equal total purchase price. All bidders shall be required to certify by affidavit that they do not own, either directly or indirectly, any real estate with outstanding Notices of Code Violations under local environmental, zoning and building code law, or delinquent real estate taxes, other taxes or any other finance related matter related to the City of Richmond. The property is being sold “AS IS” without any representations or warranties, subject to the rights of any person in possession and to all easements, liens, covenants, defects, encumbrances, adverse claims, conditions and restrictions, whether filed or inchoate, to include any information a survey or inspection of the property may disclose. Conveyance will be made by either a Special Commissioner’s Deed and/ or a Special Warranty deed, with adjustment of real estate property taxes made as of the date of confirmation of the sale. All settlement, recordation fees and prorated taxes are to be paid by Purchaser. Risk of loss shall be upon Purchaser from time of confirmation by the Circuit Court. In the event the tax delinquent property is subject to a Notice of Code Violation under the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, city zoning codes or environmental codes, the high bidder shall be required to submit a written work schedule and plan to abate all code violations which shall be approved by the appropriate department, in its sole discretion. The acceptance of the bid by the Special Commissioner shall Continued on next column

COMMISSIONER’S SALE OF 2315 Broad Rock Boulevard, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA C009-0472/012 Pursuant to an Order of Sale entered in the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on August 25, 2017, in the matter City of Richmond v. WILLIAM S. LIPSCOMB, JR., DECEASED, et al., Case No. CL17-2257, a suit for the sale of real estate for delinquent taxes pursuant to Section 58.1-3965, et seq. of the Code of Virginia, the undersigned Special Commissioner will offer for sale at public auction at Motleys Asset Disposition Group, 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road, Richmond, Virginia 23234, on November 15, 2017, at 3:00 p.m., the real estate together with any improvements thereon, k n o w n a s 2315 Broad Rock Boulevard, Richmond, Virginia, and more particularly described in the above mentioned court file. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder’s deposit of $2,500.00 or 20% of the purchase price, whichever is greater, will be required in cash, certified check or such other form as the Special Commissioner may in his sole discretion determine. A buyer’s premium of 10% of the successful bid will be added to equal total purchase price. All bidders shall be required to certify by affidavit that they do not own, either directly or indirectly, any real estate with outstanding Notices of Code Violations under local environmental, zoning and building code law, or delinquent real estate taxes, other taxes or any other finance related matter related to the City of Richmond. The property is being sold “AS IS” without any representations or warranties, subject to the rights of any person in possession and to all easements, liens, covenants, defects, encumbrances, adverse claims, conditions and restrictions, whether filed or inchoate, to include any information a survey or inspection of the property may disclose. Conveyance will be made by either a Special Commissioner’s Deed and/ or a Special Warranty deed, with adjustment of real estate property taxes made as of the date of confirmation of the sale. All settlement, recordation fees and prorated taxes are to be paid by Purchaser. Risk of loss shall be upon Purchaser from time of confirmation by the Circuit Court. In the event the tax delinquent property is subject to a Notice of Code Violation under the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, city zoning codes or environmental codes, the high bidder shall be required to submit a written work schedule and plan to abate all code violations which shall be approved by the appropriate department, in its sole discretion. The acceptance of the bid by the Special Commissioner shall not be construed as limiting any powers vested in the City. Additional terms may be announced at the time of sale. The successful bid is subject to confirmation by the aforementioned Circuit Court pursuant to Section 58.13969 of the Code of Virginia. Settlement shall occur at the time of the confirmation by the Circuit Court, TIME BEING OF THE ESSENCE; otherwise, the Special Commissioner may require the Purchaser to forfeit the deposit and seek other legal or equitable rights against the defaulting Purchaser, including costs of resale and any deficiency resulting from resale. Gregory A. Lukanuski Special Commissioner For More Information Contact: Gregory A. Lukanuski, Esq. 900 East Broad St, Rm 400 Richmond, VA 23219 (804) 646-7940 Tim Dudley Motley’s Asset Disposition Group 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road Richmond, Virginia 23234 (804) 232-3300 COMMISSIONER’S SALE OF 1402 Bryan Street, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA E000-0604/013 Pursuant to an Order of Sale entered in the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on August 25, 2017, in the matter City of Richmond v. JESSE J. JENKINS a/k/a JESSIE J. JENKINS, Who May Be Deceased, Case No. CL17-270, a suit for the sale of real estate for delinquent Continued on next column

COMMISSIONER’S SALE OF 2704 Cheatham Street, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA S008-0521/016 Pursuant to an Order of Sale entered in the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on August 25, 2017, in the matter City of Richmond v. WILLIAM M. TAYLOR, DECEASED, et al., Case No. CL17-2088, a suit for the sale of real estate for delinquent taxes pursuant to Section 58.1-3965, et seq. of the Code of Virginia, the undersigned Special Commissioner will offer for sale at public auction at Motleys Asset Disposition Group, 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road, Richmond, Virginia 23234, on November 15, 2017, at 3:00 p.m., the real estate together with any improvements thereon, known as 2704 Cheatham Street, Richmond, Virginia, and more particularly described in the above mentioned court file. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder’s deposit of $2,500.00 or 20% of the purchase price, whichever is greater, will be required in cash, certified check or such other form as the Special Commissioner may in his sole discretion determine. A buyer’s premium of 10% of the successful bid will be added to equal total purchase price. All bidders shall be required to certify by affidavit that they do not own, either directly or indirectly, any real estate with outstanding Notices of Code Violations under local environmental, zoning and building code law, or delinquent real estate taxes, other taxes or any other finance related matter related to the City of Richmond. The property is being sold “AS IS” without any representations or warranties, subject to the rights of any person in possession and to all easements, liens, covenants, defects, encumbrances, adverse claims, conditions and restrictions, whether filed or inchoate, to include

COMMISSIONER’S SALE OF 3113 Ellwood Avenue, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA W000-1406/021 Pursuant to an Order of Sale entered in the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on August 25, 2017, in the matter City of Richmond v. DWIGHT A. LANCASTER aka DWIGHT ALVIN LANCASTER, et al., Case No. CL17-2538, a suit for the sale of real estate for delinquent taxes pursuant to Section 58.1-3965, et seq. of the Code of Virginia, the undersigned Special Commissioner will offer for sale at public auction at Motleys Asset Disposition Group, 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road, Richmond, Virginia 23234, on November 15, 2017, at 3:00 p.m., the real estate together with any improvements thereon, known as 3113 Ellwood Avenue, Richmond, Virginia, and more particularly described in the above mentioned court file. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder’s deposit of $2,500.00 or 20% of the purchase price, whichever is greater, will be required in cash, certified check or such other form as the Special Commissioner may in his sole discretion determine. A buyer’s premium of 10% of the successful bid will be added to equal total purchase price. All bidders shall be required to certify by affidavit that they do not own, either directly or indirectly, any real estate with outstanding Notices of Code Violations under local environmental, zoning and building code law, or delinquent real estate taxes, other taxes or any other finance related matter related to the City of Richmond. The property is being sold “AS IS” without any representations or warranties, subject to the rights of any person in possession and to all easements, liens, covenants, defects, encumbrances, adverse claims, conditions and restrictions, whether filed or inchoate, to include any information a survey or inspection of the property may disclose. Conveyance will be made by either a Special Commissioner’s Deed and/ or a Special Warranty deed, with adjustment of real estate property taxes made as of the date of confirmation of the sale. All settlement, recordation fees and prorated taxes are to be paid by Purchaser. Risk of loss shall be upon Purchaser from time of confirmation by the Circuit Court. In the event the tax delinquent property is subject to a Notice of Code Violation under the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, city zoning codes or environmental codes, the high bidder shall be required to submit a written work schedule and plan to abate all code violations which shall be approved by the appropriate department, in its sole discretion. The acceptance of the bid by the Special Commissioner shall not be construed as limiting any powers vested in the City. Additional terms may be announced at the time of sale. The successful bid is subject to confirmation by the aforementioned Circuit Court pursuant to Section 58.13969 of the Code of Virginia. Settlement shall occur at the time of the confirmation by the Circuit Court, TIME BEING OF THE ESSENCE; otherwise, the Special Commissioner may require the Purchaser to forfeit the deposit and seek other legal or equitable

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COMMISSIONER’S SALE OF 2319 Fairmount Avenue, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA E000-0559/011 Pursuant to an Order of Sale entered in the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on August 25, 2017, in the matter City of Richmond v. KAMROD CORPORATION f/k/a M.B.D., Inc., et al., Case No. CL17-2433, a suit for the sale of real estate for delinquent taxes pursuant to Section 58.1-3965, et seq. of the Code of Virginia, the undersigned Special Commissioner will offer for sale at public auction at Motleys Asset Disposition Group, 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road, Richmond, Virginia 23234, on November 15, 2017, at 3:00 p.m., the real estate together with any improvements thereon, known as 2319 Fairmount Avenue, Richmond, Virginia, and more particularly described in the above mentioned court file. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder’s deposit of $2,500.00 or 20% of the purchase price, whichever is greater, will be required in cash, certified check or such other form as the Special Commissioner may in his sole discretion determine. A buyer’s premium of 10% of the successful bid will be added to equal total purchase price. All bidders shall be required to certify by affidavit that they do not own, either directly or indirectly, any real estate with outstanding Notices of Code Violations under local environmental, zoning and building code law, or delinquent real estate taxes, other taxes or any other finance related matter related to the City of Richmond. The property is being sold “AS IS” without any representations or warranties, subject to the rights of any person in possession and to all easements, liens, covenants, defects, encumbrances, adverse claims, conditions and restrictions, whether filed or inchoate, to include any information a survey or inspection of the property may disclose. Conveyance will be made by either a Special Commissioner’s Deed and/ or a Special Warranty deed, with adjustment of real estate property taxes made as of the date of confirmation of the sale. All settlement, recordation fees and prorated taxes are to be paid by Purchaser. Risk of loss shall be upon Purchaser from time of confirmation by the Circuit Court. In the event the tax delinquent property is subject to a Notice of Code Violation under the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, city zoning codes or environmental codes, the high bidder shall be required to submit a written work schedule and plan to abate all code violations which shall be approved by the appropriate department, in its sole discretion. The acceptance of the bid by the Special Commissioner shall not be construed as limiting any powers vested in the City. Additional terms may be announced at the time of sale. The successful bid is subject to confirmation by the aforementioned Circuit Court pursuant to Section 58.13969 of the Code of Virginia. Settlement shall occur at the time of the confirmation by the Circuit Court, TIME BEING OF THE ESSENCE; otherwise, the Special Commissioner may require the Purchaser to forfeit the deposit and seek other legal or equitable rights against the defaulting Purchaser, including costs of resale and any deficiency resulting from resale. Gregory A. Lukanuski Special Commissioner For More Information Contact: Gregory A. Lukanuski, Esq. 900 East Broad St, Rm 400 Richmond, VA 23219 (804) 646-7940 Tim Dudley Motley’s Asset Disposition Group 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road Richmond, Virginia 23234 (804) 232-3300 COMMISSIONER’S SALE OF 3307 Garland Avenue, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA N000-1355/016 Pursuant to an Order of Sale entered in the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on August 25, 2017, in the matter City of Richmond v. HAMPTON WHITE, JR., DECEASED, et al., Case No. CL17-2373, a suit for the sale of real estate for delinquent taxes pursuant to Section 58.1-3965, et seq. of the Code of Virginia, the undersigned Special Commissioner will offer for sale at public auction at Motleys Asset Disposition Group, 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road, Richmond, Virginia 23234, on November 15, 2017, at 3:00 p.m., the real estate together with any improvements thereon, known as 3307 Garland Avenue, Richmond, Virginia, and more particularly described in the above mentioned court file. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder’s deposit Continued on next column

COMMISSIONER’S SALE OF 3013 Hiden Road, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA C009-0202/014 Pursuant to an Order of Sale entered in the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on August 25, 2017, in the matter City of Richmond v. GARRETT O. HARLOW, DECEASED, et al., Case No. CL17-2650, a suit for the sale of real estate for delinquent taxes pursuant to Section 58.1-3965, et seq. of the Code of Virginia, the undersigned Special Commissioner will offer for sale at public auction at Motleys Asset Disposition Group, 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road, Richmond, Virginia 23234, on November 15, 2017, at 3:00 p.m., the real estate together with any improvements thereon, known as 3013 Hiden Road, Richmond, Virginia, and more particularly described in the above mentioned court file. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder’s deposit of $2,500.00 or 20% of the purchase price, whichever is greater, will be required in cash, certified check or such other form as the Special Commissioner may in his sole discretion determine. A buyer’s premium of 10% of the successful bid will be added to equal total purchase price. All bidders shall be required to certify by affidavit that they do not own, either directly or indirectly, any real estate with outstanding Notices of Code Violations under local environmental, zoning and building code law, or delinquent real estate taxes, other taxes or any other finance related matter related to the City of Richmond. The property is being sold “AS IS” without any representations or warranties, subject to the rights of any person in possession and to all easements, liens, covenants, defects, encumbrances, adverse claims, conditions and restrictions, whether filed or inchoate, to include any information a survey or inspection of the property may disclose. Conveyance will be made by either a Special Commissioner’s Deed and/ or a Special Warranty deed, with adjustment of real estate property taxes made as of the date of confirmation of the sale. All settlement, recordation fees and prorated taxes are to be paid by Purchaser. Risk of loss shall be upon Purchaser from time of confirmation by the Circuit Court. In the event the tax delinquent property is subject to a Notice of Code Continued on next page

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RICHMOND, VIRGINIA E000-0628/031 Pursuant to an Order of Sale entered in the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on August 25, 2017, in the matter City of Richmond v. ESTHER K. BLOUNT, DECEASED, et al., Case No. CL17-985, a suit for the sale of real estate for delinquent taxes pursuant to Section 58.1-3965, et seq. of the Code of Virginia, the undersigned Special Commissioner will offer for sale at public auction at Motleys Asset Disposition Group, 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road, Richmond, Virginia 23234, on November 15, 2017, at 3:00 p.m., the real estate together with any improvements thereon, known as 3002 P Street, Richmond, Virginia, and more particularly described in the above mentioned court file. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder’s deposit of $2,500.00 or 20% of the purchase price, whichever is greater, will be required in cash, certified check or such other form as the Special Commissioner may in his sole discretion determine. A buyer’s premium of 10% of the successful bid will be added to equal total purchase price. All bidders shall be required to certify by affidavit that they do not own, either directly or indirectly, any real estate with outstanding Notices of Code Violations under local environmental, zoning and building code law, or delinquent real estate taxes, other taxes or any other finance related matter related to the City of Richmond. The property is being sold “AS IS” without any representations or warranties, subject to the rights of any person in possession and to all easements, liens, covenants, defects, encumbrances, adverse claims, conditions and restrictions, whether filed or inchoate, to include any information a survey or inspection of the property may disclose. Conveyance will be made by either a Special Commissioner’s Deed and/ or a Special Warranty deed, with adjustment of real estate property taxes made as of the date of confirmation of the sale. All settlement, recordation fees and prorated taxes are to be paid by Purchaser. Risk of loss shall be upon Purchaser from time of confirmation by the Circuit Court. In the event the tax delinquent property is subject to a Notice of Code Violation under the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, city zoning codes or environmental codes, the high bidder shall be required to submit a written work schedule and plan to abate all code violations which shall be approved by the appropriate department, in its sole discretion. The acceptance of the bid by the Special Commissioner shall not be construed as limiting any powers vested in the City. Additional terms may be announced at the time of sale. The successful bid is subject to confirmation by the aforementioned Circuit Court pursuant to Section 58.13969 of the Code of Virginia. Settlement shall occur at the time of the confirmation by the Circuit Court, TIME BEING OF THE ESSENCE; otherwise, the Special Commissioner may require the Purchaser to forfeit the deposit and seek other legal or equitable rights against the defaulting Purchaser, including costs of resale and any deficiency resulting from resale. Gregory A. Lukanuski Special Commissioner For More Information Contact: Gregory A. Lukanuski, Esq. 900 East Broad St, Rm 400 Richmond, VA 23219 (804) 646-7940 Tim Dudley Motley’s Asset Disposition Group 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road Richmond, Virginia 23234 (804) 232-3300

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

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

COMMISSIONER’S SALE OF 3511 North Avenue, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA N000-1350/030 Pursuant to an Order of Sale entered in the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on August 25, 2017, in the matter City of Richmond v. GWENDOLYN B. RANDOLPH, DECEASED, et al., Case No. CL17-2544, a suit for the sale of real estate for delinquent taxes pursuant to Section 58.13965, et seq. of the Code of Virginia, the undersigned Special Commissioner will offer for sale at public auction at Motleys Asset Disposition Group, 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road, Richmond, Virginia 23234, on November 15, 2017, at 3:00 p.m., the real estate together with any improvements thereon, known as 3511 North Avenue, Richmond, Virginia, and more particularly described in the above mentioned court file. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder’s deposit of $2,500.00 or 20% of the purchase price, whichever is greater, will be required in cash, certified check or such other form as the Special Commissioner may in his sole discretion determine. A buyer’s premium of 10% of the successful bid will be added to equal total purchase price. All bidders shall be required to certify by affidavit that they do not own, either directly or indirectly, any real estate with outstanding Notices of Code Violations under local environmental, zoning and building code law, or delinquent real estate taxes, other taxes or any other finance related matter related to the City of Richmond. The property is being sold “AS IS” without any representations or warranties, subject to the rights of any person in possession and to all easements, liens, covenants, defects, encumbrances, adverse claims, conditions and restrictions, whether filed or inchoate, to include any information a survey or inspection of the property may disclose. Conveyance will be made by either a Special Commissioner’s Deed and/ or a Special Warranty deed, with adjustment of real estate property taxes made as of the date of confirmation of the sale. All settlement, recordation fees and prorated taxes are to be paid by Purchaser. Risk of loss shall be upon Purchaser from time of confirmation by the Circuit Court. In the event the tax delinquent property is subject to a Notice of Code Violation under the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, city zoning codes or environmental codes, the high bidder shall be required to submit a written work schedule and plan to abate all code violations which shall be approved by the appropriate department, in its sole discretion. The acceptance of the bid by the Special Commissioner shall not be construed as limiting any powers vested in the City. Additional terms may be announced at the time of sale. The successful bid is subject to confirmation by the aforementioned Circuit Court pursuant to Section 58.13969 of the Code of Virginia. Settlement shall occur at the time of the confirmation by the Circuit Court, TIME BEING OF THE ESSENCE; otherwise, the Special Commissioner may require the Purchaser to forfeit the deposit and seek other legal or equitable rights against the defaulting Purchaser, including costs of resale and any deficiency resulting from resale. Gregory A. Lukanuski Special Commissioner For More Information Contact: Gregory A. Lukanuski, Esq. 900 East Broad St, Rm 400 Richmond, VA 23219 (804) 646-7940 Tim Dudley Motley’s Asset Disposition Group 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road Richmond, Virginia 23234 (804) 232-3300 COMMISSIONER’S SALE OF 3002 P Street, Continued on next column

COMMISSIONER’S SALE OF 3159 Decatur Street, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA S000-2001/014 Pursuant to an Order of Sale entered in the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on May 26, 2017, in the matter City of Richmond v. W I L L I A M T H O M A S COLLINS, DECEASED, et al., Case No. CL17-1414, a suit for the sale of real estate for delinquent taxes pursuant to Section 58.13965, et seq. of the Code of Virginia, the undersigned Special Commissioner will offer for sale at public auction at Motleys Asset Disposition Group, 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road, Richmond, Virginia 23234, on August 15, 2017, at 3:00 p.m., the real estate together with any improvements thereon, known as 3159 Decatur Street, Richmond, Virginia, and more particularly described in the above mentioned court file. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder’s deposit of $2,500.00 or 20% of the purchase price, whichever is greater, will be required in cash, certified check or such other form as the Special Commissioner may in his sole discretion determine. A buyer’s premium of 10% of the successful bid will be added to equal total purchase price. All bidders shall be required to certify by affidavit that they do not own, either directly or indirectly, any real estate with outstanding Notices of Code Violations under local environmental, zoning and building code law, or delinquent real estate taxes, other taxes

COMMISSIONER’S SALE OF 1406 NORTH 1ST STREET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA N000-0198/050 Pursuant to an Order of Sale entered in the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on March 21, 2016 in the matter City of Richmond v. Harryette H. Bell, Case No. CL15-3425-1, a suit for the sale of real estate for delinquent taxes pursuant to Section 58.1-3965, et seq. of the Code of Virginia, the undersigned Special Commissioner will offer for sale at public auction at Motleys Asset Disposition Group, 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road, Richmond, Virginia 23234, on November 15, 2017, at 3:00 p.m., the real estate together with any improvements thereon, known as 1406 N O R T H 1 S T S T R E E T, Richmond, Virginia, and more particularly described in the above mentioned court file. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder’s deposit of $2,500.00 or 20% of the purchase price, whichever is greater, will be required in cash, certified check or such other form as the Special Commissioner may in his sole discretion determine. A buyer’s premium of 10% of the successful bid will be added to equal total purchase price. All bidders shall be required to certify by affidavit that they do not own, either directly or indirectly, any real estate with outstanding Notices of Code Violations under local environmental, zoning and building code law, or delinquent real estate taxes, other taxes or any other finance related matter related to the City of Richmond. The property is being sold “AS IS” without any representations or warranties, subject to the rights of any person in possession and to all easements, liens, covenants, defects, encumbrances, adverse claims, conditions and restrictions, whether filed or inchoate, to include any information a survey or inspection of the property may disclose. Conveyance will be made by either a Special Commissioner’s Deed and/ or a Special Warranty deed, with adjustment of real estate property taxes made as of the date of confirmation of the sale. All settlement, recordation fees and prorated taxes are to be paid by Purchaser. Risk of loss shall be upon Purchaser from time of confirmation by the Circuit Court. In the event the tax delinquent property is subject to a Notice of Code Violation under the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, city zoning codes or environmental codes, the high bidder shall be required to submit a written work schedule and plan to abate all code violations which shall be approved by the appropriate department, in its sole discretion. The acceptance of the bid by the Special Commissioner shall not be construed as limiting any powers vested in the City. Additional terms may be announced at the time of sale. The successful bid is

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COMMISSIONER’S SALE OF 221 EAST 15TH Street, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA S000-0191/009 Pursuant to an Order of Sale entered in the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on May 26, 2017, in the matter City of Richmond v. WASHINGTON KELLY, DECEASED, et al., Case No. CL17-1892, a suit for the sale of real estate for delinquent taxes pursuant to Section 58.1-3965, et seq. of the Code of Virginia, the undersigned Special Commissioner will offer for sale at public auction at Motleys Asset Disposition Group, 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road, Richmond, Virginia 23234, on November 15, 2017, at 3:00 p.m., the real estate together with any improvements thereon, known as 221 East 15th Street, Richmond, Virginia, and more particularly described in the above mentioned court file. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder’s deposit of $2,500.00 or 20% of the purchase price, whichever is greater, will be required in cash, certified check or such other form as the Special Commissioner may in his sole discretion determine. A buyer’s premium of 10% of the successful bid will be added to equal total purchase price. All bidders shall be required to certify by affidavit that they do not own, either directly or indirectly, any real estate with outstanding Notices of Code Violations Continued on next column

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As customers and taxpayers, we should vote with our dollars — but only for those businesses and government jurisdictions that respect rules of fair play from the board room to the checkout and service counters.

Vote daily with your dollars to make a difference. Economic power is essential to freedom.

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