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Better, but still bad Only 17 of 45 city schools get full accreditation

Election Tuesday Candidates in final swing

By Jeremy M. Lazarus

Now it’s time for the voters to speak. Tuesday, Nov. 3, is Election Day. That’s when ordinary people will use the power of their ballot to choose representatives to the 40-member state Senate and 100-member House of Delegates. They also will fill offices in some localities, including Henrico and Chesterfield counties. The General Assembly choices could impact legislative decision making on such issues as the expansion of Medicaid for

Election Day Election Day: Tuesday, Nov. 3 Poll hours: Open at 6 a.m.; close at 7 p.m. in Richmond and around the state. At stake: Seats in the General Assembly’s state Senate and House of Delegates, and many local races. What’s new: The ballots. Touch screens are out; voters mostly will fill out paper ballots and have them read by an optical scanner. Alert: Bring a driver’s license or other photo ID; otherwise you’ll have to cast a provisional ballot that may not count. Further information: Contact the voter registrar in your locality or the state Board of Elections. You can check your voter status at www.sbe. virginia.gov.

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Shamika, left, and Kristea Fauntleroy affectionately embrace last week outside their Tappahannock home one year after Virginia legalized same-sex marriage, allowing the couple to exchange vows.

One year after saying ‘I do,’ couple enjoys wedded bliss By Joey Matthews

“It’s like we’re experiencing love all over again,” said Shamika Fauntleroy. “There’s a joy and freedom like I’ve never felt before,” added Kristea Fauntleroy. The Tappahannock residents were the first African-American couple and 12th overall to purchase a marriage license in Richmond after same-sex marriage became legal in Virginia on Oct. 6, 2014. The women, who exchanged vows shortly

after, talked with the Free Press about their first year as a married couple. “We had gone through so much,” Kristea said. “Everything has finally fallen right into place.” Since saying, “I do,” Kristea and Shamika said they have been able to move ahead with their lives as one. Kristea changed her last name from Thompson to take the last name of her spouse. Please turn to A6

From gridiron to president

Willard Bailey shaping minds at new college By Jeremy M. Lazarus

Willard Bailey, the CIAA legendary college football coach, has a new role in higher education. He has jumped from the gridiron to college president. At 76, Mr. Bailey is leading the newly opened Central International College, a private, Baptist-oriented school that offers programs in Christian education and biblical studies at its home base in Lynchburg and in satellite centers in Richmond. Virginia is a hotbed for such schools. CIC is one of 20 faithbased colleges and universities that have opened in the state since 2012, according to the State Council of Higher Education. Such schools are generally exempt from SCHEV oversight because they focus on religious programs and do not seek to grant regular degrees. According to Mr. Bailey, CIC started with 70 students when it opened its doors two months ago. About 50 students are on the Lynchburg campus and another 20 are taking courses at satellite sites that include the Robins Foundation’s Northside Family Learning Center and Trinity Baptist Church’s Family Life Center, both in North Side. Along with studies, the school plans to field sports teams, according to André Moore, CIC’s athletic director. Like most of the new faith-based schools, CIC is not accredited, and so its students are not eligible for federal student loans and financial aid. In order to qualify for such loans, as well as to take standard college courses needed for a degree, CIC’s students also must enroll in an online school that is accredited, Mr. Bailey said. He said he recommends New Mexico State Junior College. One day, he hopes CIC will make the accreditation grade. “It’s a step-by-step process,” said Mr. Bailey. “That’s our goal. But you don’t become accredited out of the gate. It takes time,” said Mr. Bailey, best known as the winningest coach in the history of the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Conference,

Richmond now has 17 fully accredited public schools — its best showing in three years. That’s an increase of six schools from last year when only 11 city schools met state standards for accreditation, and up by four from 2013 when 13 schools met the mark. Full accreditation means 75 percent of students passed state Standards of Learning tests in English and reading, and at least 70 percent passed in other subjects. Despite the improvement, the accreditation results that the Virginia Department of Education released Tuesday mean that only 38 percent of the city’s 45 schools rated a full thumbs-up from the state and 62 percent did not. Among those that did not make full accreditation were 18 elementary schools and six of Richmond’s seven middle schools. Two of the elementary schools, Bellevue and John B. Cary, received partial accreditation for coming close to meeting state standards, as did one of the middle schools, Albert H. Hill. The seventh middle school, Elkhardt-Thompson, was conditionally accredited as it is considered a new school in which students were not tested. Richmond is not alone in having troubled schools. Henrico had 20 schools out of 68 that failed to make full accreditation, most notably L. Douglas Wilder Middle, which again was denied accreditation. Chesterfield also had nine schools that fell short of full accreditation out of its 62 schools. Nonetheless, Richmond’s percentage of accredited schools still ranks near the bottom among school districts in the metropolitan Please turn to A6

Student apologizes for playing racist song By Joey Matthews

The neatly attired African-American teenager somberly stepped to the podium at the Henrico County School Board meeting last week at New Bridge School in East Henrico. Facing the board’s five members, Najee Lawrence said, “I’m deeply sorry for those I have offended, especially the John Marshall community.” The Glen Allen High School senior and football team member apologized to the board Oct. 22, six nights after he downloaded and played over the school’s public address system a profanity-laced, racist song that repeatedly uses the n-word. The song was broadcast as the predominately white — Najee Lawrence school’s football team was warming up with the team from predominately black John Marshall High School of Richmond just before the Oct. 16 homecoming game. The incident made national headlines, with many people concerned it might be a racist act by a white student. However, an African-American student played the demeaning song, as the Free Press was the first to report. “I would like to sincerely apologize,” the student said in his statement to the School Board. “It was never my intention to hurt or offend anybody. I have humbly accepted my punishment and have learned from my mistakes.”

‘It was never my intention to hurt or offend anybody.’

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Willard Bailey prepares to teach a health class for students at the Lynchburg-based Central International College he now heads. Location: Northside Family Learning Center, a Richmond satellite location for the college.

the nation’s oldest historically black sports conference. Inducted into the CIAA Hall of Fame in 2003, Mr. Bailey amassed 211 conference wins during his 42-year coaching career, which included stints at Virginia Union and Norfolk State universities, Saint Paul’s College and the Virginia University of Lynchburg. All during his coaching career, he said he sought to make character development as important as success on the field. Please turn to A6

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Cute little pumpkin Year-old David Al-Amin is fascinated by the pumpkins and activities at the Scott’s Addition Pumpkin Festival last Saturday. Hundreds of people enjoyed entertainment, tasty food, magicians and socializing at the street festival. The Boulevard was open only to pedestrians from Broad Street to Leigh Street for the early Halloween event.

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North Carolina NAACP President William Barber II was a chief architect of the recent “Journey for Justice” march to Washington that called for renewal of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, sustainable jobs with living wages, criminal justice reforms, education equity and access to health care for all. Dr. Barber, who also is a National NAACP board member and longtime pastor at Greenleaf Baptist Church in Goldsboro, N.C., also has organized nonviolent Moral Mondays protests at the North Carolina state capitol in Raleigh since spring 2013 to advocate for social justice. Now, the trailblazing minister and human rights advocate is scheduled to deliver the keynote address at the Richmond Branch NAACP Freedom Fund Awards Gala 2015 Saturday, Nov. 7, at Second Baptist Church, 3300 Broad Rock Road, on South Side. A 6 p.m. reception will start the evening for the Richmond organization led by President Lynetta Thompson, followed by dinner at 7 p.m., then the keynote address and an awards ceremony. The Rev. Rodney Hunter, president of the Richmond Chapter of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference and pastor at Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church in the East End, is to receive the chapter’s Freedom Fighter Award. Nine other individuals also will be honored for making an impact in the community. Tickets for the semi-formal event are $40, and may be purchased at Barky’s Music Store in Downtown or at www. richmondbranchnaacp.com. For more information: (804) 982-8075 or (804) 647-6972. — JOEY MATTHEWS

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The Belvidere Medical Center is no more. Workers in bulldozers and other heavy machinery from S.B. Cox Inc. Demolition Contractors continued their demolition of the 45,000 square-foot health care facility Tuesday at 508 W. Leigh St. in the Jackson Ward community. Though no permits have yet been ﬁled with the city to develop the property, the location makes it a prime spot for commercial development.

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The Richmond Crusade for Voters is teaming up with two other groups to host a celebration of Dr. William Ferguson Reid, one of the area’s legendary political activists. Dr. Reid, 90, will be feted from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, at the Crowne Plaza Richmond hotel at 6th and Canal streets in Downtown. The Crusade, the Richmond Branch NAACP and the Prince Hall 26th Masonic District of Virginia are staging the beneﬁt dinner at which Virginia Secretary of Education Anne B. Holton will be the keynote speaker. Dr. Reid Dr. Reid is best known for co-founding the Crusade for Voters in 1956 with the late Richmond podiatrist William S. Thornton and the late NAACP organizer John M. Brooks to mobilize black voting power. The group’s growth enabled Dr. Reid to break the color barrier in the General Assembly. In 1967, the longtime surgeon became the ﬁrst African-American elected to the state legislature in the 20th century when he won election to the House of Delegates, paving the way for others to follow. Dr. Reid, who now lives in suburban Washington, is still promoting voter registration and education through the 90 for 90 Initiative that calls for registering 90 new voters in 90 precincts. Tickets to the celebration are $60 per person. Information: Amelia Lightner: (804) 279-8816 or lightneramelia@yahoo. com. — JEREMY M. LAZARUS

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Robert C. Bobb, a Washington-based consultant who once ran Richmond’s government as city manager, is being considered for a new post — interim president of Virginia State University. Mr. Bobb, 70, is the choice of Harry Black, rector of the VSU Board of Visitors, to replace Dr. Pamela V. Hammond, who will step down as interim president at the end of December. Mr. Black, Cincinnati’s city manager, last week notified the board and VSU’s accrediting agency, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, that he would recommend Mr. Bobb as Dr. Hammond’s temporary replacement, the Free Press has learned. Mr. Black did not respond to a request for comment. Mr. Black backed Mr. Bobb for the job last year after Dr. Keith T. Miller resigned as VSU president. However, the board chose Dr. Hammond, then provost of Hampton University, because of her association with higher education, an association that Mr. Bobb does not have. Mr. Bobb It is not clear that there would be any more support for Mr. Bobb this time. For example, Willie C. Randall, VSU vice rector, says he opposes the recommendation in part because Mr. Bobb has no academic experience. More important, he said, an outsider might not be needed. A financial adviser now running for the House of Delegates, Mr. Randall said at least two VSU board members would be better choices to fill in temporarily as the school’s chief executive while the board moves ahead with naming a permanent president. The two he cited are Dr. Robert E. Denton Jr., a professor and head of the Department of Communications at Virginia Tech, and Dr. Alma C. Hobbs, former dean of the VSU School of Agriculture and retired USDA deputy assistant secretary. Mr. Randall believes the appointment would be very temporary because the search for a new president is going well. He said the next president could be announced by Jan. 1, with expectations that person could start work within a month or two. Mr. Bobb has a long record with municipal government operations, including his service as Richmond’s city manager from 1986 to 1997. He also has been city manager of Oakland, Calif., and Washington, D.C., and served four years as president of the D.C. Board of Education. He also was appointed in March 2009 by then-Gov. Jennifer Granholm of Michigan as emergency financial manager for Detroit Public Schools, which had fallen on hard financial times. He served with high marks in that capacity until 2011. — JEREMY M. LAZARUS

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RRHA eyes Jackson Place for Fay Towers residents The city’s housing authority is promising a fresh attempt to redevelop a chunk of Jackson Ward that was cleared for urban renewal nearly 25 years ago, but continues to be vacant. The Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority now envisions developing a 175-unit complex of apartments, retail and commercial space in the block bounded by 1st, 2nd, Duval and Jackson streets — once home to a Catholic church and school complex and now a key piece of the renewal area the city and RRHA dubbed Jackson Place in 1990. Private Richmond developers that RRHA teamed with have built new apartments and homes and modernized other residential properties in Jackson Place west of 1st Street. But development of the RRHAowned property between 1st and 3rd streets has gone nowhere. Previous plans for single-family homes and even a hotel all fell through. T.K. Somanath, interim RRHA executive director, disclosed that RRHA and a Washington-based nonprofit are proposing the latest try as part of the effort to replace the Fay Towers high-rise, located a few blocks north in Gilpin Court. Community Preservation and Development Inc. (CPDI) is the nonprofit tasked with providing new living units to replace the 200 apartments in Fay Towers. The high-rise at 1202 N. 1st St. is to be torn down once the units are replaced and the tenants

What role did interracial cooperation play in the founding of historically black colleges and universities following the Civil War? That’s the question Dr. Raymond Hylton will discuss at a public lecture at Virginia Union University from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30. Dr. Hylton, a VUU professor of history and political science, will use the university’s history as a case study. He is the author of a history of the school that dates its founding to 1865, just after the end of the Civil War. The program, one of a series, will be held in the L. Douglas Wilder Library & Learning Resource Center on the VUU campus on Lombardy Street. Further details: Dr. Columba Nnorom, (804) 822-7484 or can20010a@comcast.net

units would be for residents of Fay Towers, according to CPDI, with other units offered at market rates. A centerpiece of the Jackson Place project is expected to be a former convent or residence for Catholic nuns. The building, located at 1st and Duval streets, was part of a complex that included the long demolished St. Joseph’s Catholic Church and its related Van de Vyver School. The two-story brick convent later served as a residence for the homeless until RRHA acquired

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Only 17 of 45 city schools get full accreditation Continued from A1

area. State data show 2012 was the last time a majority of city schools were accredited. That year, 32 Richmond schools made the grade. School Board Chairman Donald Coleman viewed the accreditation results as positive. “Our present results show movement toward the goal of returning to 100 percent accreditation,” Mr. Coleman, 7th District, said. Superintendent Dana T. Bedden also sought to put a positive spin on the results, noting that the percentage of students passing the English SOL test increased at 28 schools, he said, while the percentage of students passing the math test increased at 33 schools. There were several bright spots in the report. One example is Carver Elementary, which once again proved that students who largely

come from poor families can succeed. According to the state results, 98 percent of Carver’s students passed the SOL reading test, 97 percent passed the math test, 100 percent passed the history test and 92 percent passed the science test. Dr. Bedden These results ranked Carver No. 1 among city elementary schools, with its test results superior to William Fox, Linwood Holton and Mary Munford, schools that traditionally have been considered among Richmond’s best and that have attracted a larger share of white students. George Wythe High is another bright spot, moving from warning status to full accreditation as student achievement soared. The data show 89 percent of students passed the English test,

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78 percent passed math tests, 70 percent passed history tests and 78 percent passed science tests — a strong showing for a school previously ranked among the city’s worst learning centers. Five other schools also improved from being warned for poor test results to full accreditation, including Southampton and Stuart elementaries and three other high schools, Franklin Military Academy, Huguenot and John Marshall. But there were plenty of lows in the report. Woodville Elementary in the East End is one example. There, only 33 percent of students passed the SOL tests in reading and in math, while only 30 percent passed the science test, a dismal result for a school that has been flooded with volunteer mentors and tutors. The same kind of dismal results showed up at Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School, where students are housed in a brand new building. Despite state-supported improvement pro-

grams and principal shakeups, student success continues to be very low. Only 30 percent of students passed the SOL English tests and only 24 percent passed SOL science tests, with test results in math and history only slightly better. Anyone hoping charter schools could make a difference would find little support from the Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts, where only 64 and 62 percent of students passed reading and math tests, respectively. Patrick Henry’s accreditation was listed as “to be determined.” Even so, Dr. Bedden praised “students and staff for their hard work and continued progress in meeting and exceeding state standards.” “Despite the challenges of limited resources and aging facilities, our students and staff continue to demonstrate an unwavering commitment to academic excellence, with the support of our parents and community,” he said.

Festival of India Dancers in traditional attire perform “Gurus of Peace” at the Festival of India last Saturday. Local dance instructor Uma Chetty choreographed the tribute to the civil rights apostle of nonviolent protest, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The annual festival celebrates the heritage, food and customs of the South Asia nation. Location: Greater Richmond Convention Center in Downtown.

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Since retiring as a coach in 2013, he said he has become even more focused “on what is happening with our young people.” His decision to help found a college is based on current conditions. “We are losing too many of our young folks to acts of violence and senseless self-destruction.” He said he got involved with people who wanted to create an educational center to help young people “insulate themselves from harm and danger” by focusing on religious principles. “We’re working real hard to give our students a second chance at a better life,” he said. Along with running the school and fundraising, Mr. Bailey also teaches courses in fitness. He said as a coach he always taught off the field, serving as an assistant professor at VUU, NSU and Saint Paul’s. He said he enjoys keeping his “hand on the pulse of the students.” A Norfolk State graduate, Mr. Bailey also holds a master’s degree in education and athletic administration from New York University. He said some CIC students may end up going into the field of Christian education. But others may not. Mr. Bailey just wants to make sure that CIC is assisting students to make their way into a life of positive achievement, “wherever life takes them.”

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On bended knee, Shamika Fauntleroy places a ring on Kristea Thompson’s finger during their commitment ceremony in September 2014 in Richmond.

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Earlier this month, Shamika added Kristea as her spouse to her health insurance plan with Northern Pipeline Construction. The couple also has moved from a small mobile home they were renting into a larger home with a bigger yard. They are raising Kristea’s adopted 7-year-old niece, Vayonna. “Being married is not just a title,” Shamika said. “It defines real love. It’s like reliving everything from day one — what we worked hard for, setting our goals together and achieving them.” Since the U.S. Supreme Court cleared the way for same-sex marriage last year, 3,598 same-sex couples in Virginia have exchanged wedding vows through August, according to the Virginia Department of Health Division of Vital Records. The number of marriages during that span was 229 in Richmond, 150 in Henrico County, 118 in Chesterfield County, 27 in Hanover County and 15 in Petersburg. Prior to their marriage, Shamika and Kristea were partners for 10 years. They celebrated their union with a commitment ceremony in Richmond in September 2014. And after obtaining the marriage license in Richmond last October, the couple took it to the official who had performed the commitment ceremony. He signed it, making their marriage legal. Family and friends are fully supporting them in their marriage, they said, and they couldn’t be happier. “It’s the best experience ever,” Shamika said. “It’s what I’ve always pictured, being with my wife and my child. That’s all I ever need.” Kristea agreed and urged other gay and lesbian couples to follow their dreams of marriage. “I would urge those who love one another not to be afraid and keep pushing, because for me, our marriage is so much a blessing,” she said. “We’re both so happy now.”

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uninsured adults, protection of privacy, the environment and the expansion of probation and parole for nonviolent offenders. In the Richmond area, the contest that has attracted the most attention is in the 10th Senate District, which includes parts of the city of Richmond and Chesterfield and Powhatan counties. The contest features candidates seeking to replace retiring Republican Sen. John C. Watkins. The winner could help determine whether Democrats or Republicans control the 40-seat state Senate, where Republicans now hold a narrow majority of 21 votes over 19 Democrats. The major party candidates are Democrat Dan Gecker, who is hoping to flip the seat to his party, and Republican Glen Sturtevant, who hopes to keep the seat in the red column. Both have local government experience. Mr. Gecker, a developer, is a member of the Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors, while Mr. Sturtevant, an attorney, serves on the Richmond School Board. The two other candidates, both considered long shots, are independent Marlene Durfee, a former Chesterfield County supervisor, and Libertarian Party candidate Carl Loser, a newcomer. For Richmond voters, races in other General Assembly districts that include parts of the city are less contentious. For example, incumbent Sen. Rosalyn R. Dance is essentially unopposed in her bid for her first full four-year term representing the 16th District, which stretches from Richmond’s East End to the Petersburg area. Her opponent, independent Joe Morrissey, has withdrawn, though his name will be on the ballot. That’s also the case for new Democratic

Delegate Lamont Bagby, who is seeking his first full two-year term representing the 74th House District, which includes part of North Side. His independent opponent, David Lambert, officially has withdrawn, though his name also will be on the ballot. Meanwhile, five-term Delegate Jennifer L. McClellan is opposed in the 71st House District that includes parts of North Side. However, she barely has campaigned against her largely unknown opponent, independent Stephen J. Imholt, and is expected to win handily. Also, four-term Republican Delegate Manoli Loupassi is facing two opponents in the 68th District, which includes western and southern parts of Richmond. But he also has high expectations of defeating his long shot challengers, Democrat Bill Grogan and independent Michael R. Dickinson. Other members of the Richmond delegation are unopposed, including Democratic Sen. A. Donald McEachin, 9th District, and Democratic Delegates Betsy B. Carr, 69th House District, and Delores L. McQuinn, 70th House District. There are more heated races in neighboring communities. In the 62nd House District, which swings from Henrico to Chesterfield via Hopewell and Prince George County, Democrat Sheila Bynum-Coleman is seeking to upset 20-year veteran Republican Delegate Riley Ingram. In the 11th Senate District, largely in Chesterfield, Democrat Wayne Powell is facing an uphill climb in his bid to upset the front-runner, Republican Amanda Chase, who defeated incumbent Republican Sen. Steven Martin in the June primary, In the 12th Senate District largely in Henrico, Democrat Deborah Repp is hoping for a big turnout to overtake the favorite,

Tea Party Republican Siobhan Dunnavant, who is seeking to replace retiring veteran Republican Sen. Walter Stosch. Ms. Repp’s chances might have improved after a report that Dr. Dunnavant, a physician, is facing a federal investigation for soliciting support from her patients. Independent Robert “Scott” Johnson is also on the ballot. Local races of interest in adjacent counties include the Dale District race in Chesterfield County in which Democratic Supervisor James M. “Jim” Holland, the lone African-American member of the board, is facing a tough challenge from Republican G. Cliff Bickford. In Henrico, Democratic incumbent Shannon L. Taylor is facing a challenge from Republican T.H. “Tony” Pham in her bid for a second term as commonwealth’s attorney. Separately, veteran Republican Sheriff Mike Wade also is facing an independent challenge from James Layne, a Virginia Capitol Police lieutenant. In other Henrico races of note, veteran Fairfield District Supervisor Frank J. Thornton is seeking to fend off a challenge from independent John Dantzler. Also, three Baptist pastors of area churches are seeking seats on the Henrico School Board. Two, the Rev. Roscoe D. Cooper III of Rising Mount Zion Baptist and the Rev. Marcus D. Martin of New Bridge Baptist Church, are seeking the Fairfield seat on the School Board that Delegate Bagby gave up when he won a seat in the House of Delegates last summer. PTA volunteer Tara Adams also is vying to win the seat. The third pastor, the Rev. Ralph Hodge, an educator and pastor of Second Baptist Church-Southside in Richmond, is challenging incumbent John Montgomery for the Varina District seat on the board.

Student apologizes for playing racist song Continued from A1

Most in the audience of about 75 people applauded after he apologized. The student said he and his teammates created a warm-up playlist the night before the game and that he “downloaded each song from YouTube” without listening to them. He said the students assured Glen Allen administrators that any downloaded song that contained curse words would be clean and edited. Instead, John Marshall players, coaches and fans were subjected to the hate-filled one-minute song, which is a racist remix from the popular “DuckTales” cartoon that aired in the late 1980s. The young man, who was accompanied to the meeting by his mother, told the board he had intended to play a song by Kanye West. He said the other song came under a fake title and, unknown to him, was embedded in the song he had downloaded. In the wake of the incident, Glen Allen High Principal Gwen E. Miller and School Board Chairman John Montgomery apologized to John Marshall High administrators, coaches and Richmond School Board members. Afterward, Richmond school officials said they felt the apologies were sincere and

that they were ready to move on from the incident. At the School Board meeting, Ms. Miller also apologized and then she absolved the student of any blame. “I want to be crystal clear in stating that the burden of this doesn’t not fall on his shoulders,” she added. “He is a student at our school who made a mistake. At a school, it’s the adults in charge who are responsible for what happens.” She said he “is a young man” who hopes to play football in college and major in biomedical engineering. “As the instructional leader of this school, I am upset beyond words by what people heard in our stadium … No human being should listen to a song like that. It pains me deeply knowing that children, teenagers, adults and grandparents may have heard the song.” Mr. Montgomery told the Free Press that the young man requested to speak before the board to apologize. “We couldn’t have forced him to go there,” he said. After the student issued the apology, Mr. Montgomery told him, “Nothing that any of us did carried the weight of what Najee did tonight. You’ve led us to a better place. We’ll move on and be better than we were before.”

Henrico schools officials wouldn’t say what discipline, if any, the student received, citing a U.S. Department of Education privacy policy. Dr. William Royal, principal at John Marshall High School, told the Free Press, “I thought the young man was very sincere. His explanations were very detailed. It made a lot of sense.” Talking with the Free Press before last week’s game, John Marshall football Coach Damon “Redd” Thompson said, “My kids shouldn’t have been a part of what happened.” But he added, “That wasn’t anything new to us. It’s a part of the real world.” Camilla Battle, a 2000 graduate of John Marshall who now serves as a counselor and cheerleading coach at the North Side school, said she was stunned and then gasped when she heard the song. She said one lingering effect is that “every time they have a pre-game song, they’re going to be more conscious of what is being said.” Andrew Burris, whose son, Romelo, is a freshman player for the Justices, called the airing of the song “disgusting.” He added, “It lets you in this day and time know that racism is still stronger than people think.”

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COLUMBIA, S.C. A white deputy who violently slammed a black female high school student to the floor and dragged her during a classroom arrest was fired Wednesday. Officer Ben Fields, 34, a senior deputy with the Richland County, S.C., Sheriff’s Department is also the focus of a federal civil rights probe. In response to the chilling incident that happened Monday, the FBI and Justice Department have launched the probe to determine if federal laws were broken and if he should be charged with assault for his actions during the incident at Spring Valley High School in Columbia, S.C. Cellphone videos taken by students in the classroom quickly went viral on the Internet. They show Mr. Fields, a former school resource officer, flipping the 16-year-old girl backward to the ground in her chair, and tossing her across the classroom. One video shows the girl striking at the officer as he attempts to remove her from the chair. The student, who was not identified, according to Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott, who called the footage disturbing. The South Carolina NAACP has called for

Mr. Fields to be criminally charged. Sheriff Lott announced Mr. Fields’ firing at a noon news conference Wednesday. He had suspended the officer Tuesday, pending the results of an internal investigation. The sheriff said he based Mr. Fields his firing decision on Mr. Fields’ actions after he put his hands on the student to remove her from the chair. “The maneuver he used was not based on training (we do) nor was it acceptable,” he said. Sheriff Lott said the officer crossed the line when “he picked the student up and threw her across the room.” School officials said the officer was asked to remove the student from the classroom after she refused to put her cellphone away at her teacher’s request. Officials said she also ignored demands by the white teacher and an African-American administrator to leave the room. The savage throwdown and dragging intensified the focus on the growing number of highly publicized incidents in which white law enforcement authorities use excessive force against African-

Americans and other people of color. Another student in the classroom, Niya Kenny, 18, was taken into custody after the incident on a charge of disturbing schools after she came to the defense of her classmate. She said during a television interview Tuesday evening that the officer has a reputation at the school for treating students harshly. “Before (the officer) came to the class, I was actually telling (other students), ‘Take out your cameras because I feel like this is going to go downhill,’” she said. School Superintendent Debbie Hamm and members of the school board decried Mr. Fields’ actions at a news conference Tuesday. A hashtag #AssaultAtSpringValleyHigh trended nationwide within hours of the student’s arrest, which also garnered attention Tuesday from Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton. “There is no excuse for violence inside a Paid Political Advertisement

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A three-judge federal court panel has dismissed a constitutional challenge to 12 majorityblack districts in the Virginia House of Delegates. The 2-1 decision rejected arguments that Republican legislators overstuffed AfricanAmericans of voting age into those districts to reduce their influence on the choice of legislators in adjacent, majoritywhite districts. One big surprise in the 155page opinion is a finding that several members of the Virginia Legislative Black Caucus, all Democrats, played a key role in ensuring the Republican legislative majority included huge majorities of black voters in those districts. The bottom line: The districts, including four that include parts of Richmond, will stay as they are, although plaintiffs plan to appeal the decision to the U.S. Supreme Court. That’s a big victory for Republicans who control the House of Delegates and who believed a loss in the case might undermine their ability to retain that majority. House Speaker William J. Howell, a Republican, was among those who welcomed the decision as showing the legislature had done its redistricting job without racial bias. U.S. District Court Judge Robert Payne wrote the opinion in which Judge Gerald Bruce Lee joined. The key issue in the case was whether the Virginia legislature illegally put race first in insisting that the black voting-age population in each of the 12 districts topped 55 percent. The ruling came just a few months after a different threejudge panel, also by a 2-1 margin, found that Virginia’s 3rd Congressional District had to be redrawn after the black voting-age population was pushed above 56 percent. That court is now involved in redrawing the district that Democratic U.S. Rep. Robert C. “Bobby” Scott represents. The dissenter in the latest case, Judge Barbara Milano Keenan of the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, described the use of a quota of a 55 percent black-voting age population in all 12 districts “a textbook example of racial predominance,” which the U.S. Supreme Court has deemed unconstitutional. Judge Payne, who was the dissenter in the congressional case, deemed that race was the major motive in only one of the 12 districts — District 75 in Sussex County. But Judge Payne found the legislature had a good reason: To give Delegate Roslyn C. Tyler, a member of the Legislative Black Caucus, a better chance to win re-election in a racially divided area. “Simply put, if incumbency interests constitute the pre-

dominate criterion driving the construction of the district, then a claim of racial gerrymandering must fail,” Judge Payne wrote. In the other districts, Judge Payne wrote that legislators managed to “traverse a precarious path between constitutional and statutory demands that are often in tension with one another.” He found that traditional redistricting criteria, such as compactness, contiguity and communities of interest, were sufficient to meet constitutional standards. He also took the onus off Republicans by pointing to the role that Chesapeake Delegate Lionell Spruill Sr. and two other black Democrats played in pushing for the quota as the chief Republican line drawer, Delegate Chris S. Jones, RSuffolk, created new districts in 2011 based on population changes in the 2010 Census. Aside from reducing Democratic intrusion on adjacent Republican-leaning districts, the quota prevented any rollback in the number of majorityblack House districts, which Delegate Jones and others believed was required under the Voting Rights Act. “The 55 percent figure appears to have come from” Delegate Spruill, Judge Payne wrote, based on “feedback Delegate Spruill received” from citizen groups and “from concerns that Delegate Tyler would be unable to hold her seat … with a lower black voting-age population percentage.” Judge Payne said the evidence also shows that Delegate Tyler and Sen. Rosalyn R. Dance of Petersburg, who was Paid Political Advertisement

in the House of Delegates at the time, also talked up the 55 percent quota to Delegate Jones, but mostly in regard to helping Delegate Tyler keep her seat. In a footnote, Judge Payne wrote that Delegate Jones also testified that he was hearing about the decline in the black voting-age population in District 71, which Delegate Jennifer L. McClellan of Richmond represents. Delegate McClellan is a member of the Legislative Black Caucus. Delegate Jones testified that “no one” was comfortable about the 46 percent black voting-age population in that district, and “from the members that I spoke to, they felt it needed to be north of a 50 percent minimum,” Judge Payne wrote. He separately noted that Delegate McClellan supported a 55 percent minimum black voting-age population in her district in an exchange with Richmond Voter Registrar Kirk Showalter that also became part of the evidence. The specific districts being challenged and their representatives are 63rd District, Joseph E. Preston, Petersburg; 69th District, Betsy B. Carr, Richmond; 70th District, Delores L. McQuinn, Richmond; 71st District, Jennifer L. McClellan, Richmond; 74th District, Lamont Bagby, Henrico; 75th District, Roslyn C. Tyler, Sussex; 77th District, Lionell Spruill Sr., Chesapeake; 80th District, Matthew James, Portsmouth; 89th District, Daun S. Hester, Norfolk; 90th District, Joe Lindsey, Norfolk; 92nd District, Jeion Ward, Hampton; and 98th District, Mamye E. BaCote, Newport News.

school,” Mrs. Clinton tweeted. Officer Fields joined the Sheriff’s Department in 2004 and its school resource officer program in 2008, according to an agency newsletter. Last November, an elementary school where he is also assigned presented him with a “Culture of Excellence Award.” He also was one of the coaches for the high school football team. Court records show the officer has been named as a defendant in two federal lawsuits, most recently in 2013 in a case that claims he “unfairly and recklessly targets African-American students with allegations of gang membership and criminal gang activity.” A jury trial is set for Jan. 27 in Columbia. In a 2007 case, a jury decided in favor of Officer Fields and another deputy accused by a Columbia couple of unreasonable and excessive force during an investigation of a noise complaint.

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Tuesday, Nov. 3, is Election Day. All 140 seats in the Virginia Senate and House of Delegates are up for election, along with important local contests for board of supervisors and school board, among others, in Henrico and Chesterfield counties. The city of Richmond has no local elections. At stake is which political party will control the 40-seat Virginia Senate. Currently, it’s close, with Republicans holding 21 of the chamber’s seats and Democrats occupying 19. The House of Delegates is an abysmal story. Republicans hold 67 seats of the 100 seats in the House; 33 are held by Democrats. By holding the majority of votes in the Senate and the House of Delegates, Republicans have shot down many of the progressive measures that would move the commonwealth forward. The balance of power could shift in Virginia if Democrats regain control of the state Senate. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. said one of the most significant steps members of a minority community can take “is that short walk to the voting booth.” The issues today are as critical as they were when Dr. King made that statement in September 1962. The Richmond Free Press believes that our vote is our power. And after careful consideration, we endorse the following candidates: Virginia Senate We endorse Sen. Rosalyn R. Dance, a Democrat from Petersburg, for re-election in the 16th Senate District. A few hiccups notwithstanding, she has done a solid job in representing constituents from the Richmond-Petersburg area since 2002, first in the House of Delegates and then the Senate. She was chief patron of the “ban the box” bill that called for state agencies to remove from employment applications questions that would disqualify job seekers on the basis of a criminal record. While her bill passed the Senate, it was killed in the House of Delegates. However, Gov. Terry McAuliffe implemented it through executive order earlier this year. She also has a solid record on supporting women’s reproductive rights and health, in supporting SOL reform and providing more funding for public education at all levels.

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We strongly urge Sen. Dance to push for Medicaid expansion in Virginia, which would allow health coverage for thousands of people across the state who still are without that vital necessity. We also urge voters in the 16th District not to be confused by the name Joseph D. Morrissey that will appear on the ballot. Mr. Morrissey publicly announced several weeks ago that he was withdrawing as an independent candidate from the race. Do not waste your vote for a non-contender in this election. In the 10th Senate District, we support Democrat Daniel A. Gecker to replace retiring Republican Sen. John Watkins of Chesterfield. Mr. Gecker’s experience on the Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors will help him in the Virginia Senate. He supports many of the issues that would promote a healthier community, including Medicaid expansion, tougher gun control measures and quality public education. His opponent, Republican Glen H. Sturtevant Jr. has sought greater funding for city schools as a member of the Richmond School Board. Yet he supports lower taxes, which could severely impact state spending for education. He also backs charter schools, a move dangerously close to school vouchers, and is opposed to expanding Medicaid to help the uninsured. In the 9th District, we ask voters to cast a ballot for incumbent Sen. A. Donald McEachin of Henrico. Sen. McEachin has served the public well for a cumulative 16 years in the Virginia General Assembly. While we were not pleased with his failure to go to bat for Richmond District Court Judge Birdie Jamison during blatant political maneuvers earlier this year by Republicans tanking her re-election to the bench, Sen. McEachin has emerged as a leader in the Senate. His seniority will be even more useful should Democrats regain control of the Senate following the election. Largely for that reason, the Free Press supports E. “Wayne” Powell, a Democrat, for the 11th District Senate seat and Democrat Deborah M. Repp for the 12th District Senate seat. House of Delegates Area races for the House of Delegates don’t hold a lot of interest or urgency, with many of the races uncontested. However, we still urge voters to go to

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the polls and support the following candidates: Political newcomers Sheila C. Bynum, 62nd District, and Lashrecse D. Aird, 63rd District. A novice to politics, Ms. Bynum of Chesterfield would be a breath of fresh air over longtime incumbent Delegate Riley E. Ingram, a Republican from Hopewell who has represented the district for 23 years. Ms. Bynum has the energy, fresh ideas and a real interest in and commitment to the people of the area. We believe she would work hard for the best interests of her constituents and the people of the commonwealth if elected. Ms. Aird is running for the open House seat formerly held by Sen. Rosalyn R. Dance. A hard worker, Ms. Aird serves on the Petersburg Planning Commission and got a clear picture of what it takes to represent constituents in the General Assembly as Sen. Dance’s former chief of staff. She understands the funding needs of the state’s public institutions of higher learning. We also urge voters to turn out to support incumbent Delegates Betsy B. Carr and Delores L. McQuinn, in the 69th and 70th districts, respectively. Both are running unopposed. And we endorse incumbent Delegate Jennifer L. McClellan, 71st District, who is both thoughtful and responsive when it comes to her work in the legislature. In the 68th District race between incumbent Delegate G.M. “Manoli” Loupassi, a Republican, and challengers Bill K. Grogran, a Democrat, and independent candidate Michael R. Dickinson, we see no one worthy of endorsement. Delegate Loupassi’s statement of concern for the welfare of all Virginians is disingenuous given his voting record in office. Mr. Grogran’s ideas for merit-based free education are misguided and flawed, along with his regressive tax proposal that would place a heavier burden on lower-income families than the wealthy. In the 74th District, we support Delegate Lamont Bagby, a former member of the Henrico School Board, who was sworn into the General Assembly on July 23 after a special election. While an opponent, David M. Lambert, will be listed on the ballot, he, too, has withdrawn. We look forward to Delegate Bagby offering positive ideas and contributions in the coming term.

Board of Supervisors On the Henrico County Board of Supervisors, we endorse the re-election of board Chairman Frank J. Thornton and Vice Chairman Tyrone E. Nelson. While Mr. Thornton has a challenger in his race in the Fairfield District, Rev. Nelson is running unopposed in the Varina District. They have worked to bring greater equity to the eastern end of Henrico County in terms of services, development, school funding and social needs. Their continued vision, leadership and work in the county on behalf of the constituents in their districts, as well as the residents across the entire county, is vitally important. And we urge voters to turn out to support both. School Board We endorse the Rev. Roscoe D. Cooper III in the Fairfield District and the Rev. Ralph Hodge in the Varina District. While both are newcomers to politics, we believe their track records of leadership and accomplishments bode well for their service on the School Board. In addition to his work with several ministerial boards, Rev. Cooper serves on the board of Capital Area Health Network, where he has been a visionary and problem-solver for health needs in the community. With his record of establishing a day care through his church, he understands the challenges and needs that must be addressed by the School Board, particularly in the eastern area of the county. His record not only

as an advocate, but also as a successful administrator, will bring a boost to the Fairfield District. We hope his opponents, Tara Adams and the Rev. Marcus D. Martin, will continue their work on behalf of young people in the county to make their own impact. Rev. Hodge’s contest is more formidable as he is challenging incumbent John Montgomery, who serves as the School Board chairman. We believe, however, that it is time for new blood, new ideas and new strategies to combat the major inequities in funding, facilities, discipline, policies and support for school children in Eastern Henrico County. Rev. Hodge has worked as a math remediation specialist in several of the county’s schools and has seen the problems from within. He, too, has school-age children who attend Henrico public schools. And he is ready to work hard to make change. We support him. Sheriff In the race for Henrico sheriff, we support incumbent Sheriff Michael L. “Mike” Wade. Sheriff Wade’s record since 1999 has been solid and progressive, including creation of a drug rehab program for inmates that has gained national recognition and been used as a model by localities across the country. Sheriff Wade also has a longtime record of hiring and promoting African-Americans, which also should become a model for other departments. While his challenger, James Layne, has an admirable employment record with the Virginia Capitol Police, we encourage him to continue his involvement

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in community affairs. Commonwealth’s attorney Shannon Taylor deserves to be re-elected. She has a track record reaching out to the diverse communities in Henrico County. She has assembled an inclusive and diverse prosecutorial team that represents the new and evolving Henrico County. We applaud her actions and urge voters to support this energetic commonwealth’s attorney. Clerk of circuit court In this race to replace retiring clerk Yvonne Smith, we support Tinesha M. Jackson. A paralegal by training, she has worked in the legal field for more than 15 years. Most recently, she has worked for the past seven years in the Henrico County attorney’s office and has become quite familiar with the work and procedures of the clerk’s office and where technology and other upgrades will provide better service to internal and external customers. CHESTERFIELD COUNTY Board of Supervisors Our endorsement goes to James M. “Jim” Holland in the Dale District, who has served as the chairman of the Chesterfield Board of Supervisors during the past year. He is the only African-American on the board and brings a needed viewpoint to issues important to all residents of the county. We encourage voters to return him to the seat for another term.

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Armstrong music teacher ‘one of the brightest stars’ Re “Armstrong High music teacher fired,” Oct. 22-24 edition: Armstrong teacher Willie D. “Will” Griffin seems to have separated himself from the box that teachers are expected to live in. He is an example of someone who has taken it upon himself to raise money that’s not available from the Richmond School Board to make sure his students have the musical opportunities that otherwise would be unavailable to them. Perhaps asking music students from his eight graduated classes whether he deserves to be fired

or to have a pay raise and a part-time assistant would be testimony about his commitment to his students’ success. Should the School Board determine that Armstrong High School no longer deserves his services, then some other high school in the state will latch on to one of the brightest stars among music teachers available. Armstrong’s loss will be their gain! ERIC W. JOHNSON Richmond

CBS 6 shows ‘callous attitude’ toward President Obama WTVR-TV, CBS 6 in Richmond continuously refuses to broadcast speeches when President Obama is on air. This, I feel, is disrespectful and should be brought to the attention of our community. His last speech was given while they broadcast “The Steve Harvey Show.” Today, the “The Price Is Right” aired while all the other major networks broadcast the president’s speech.

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In response: It is WTVR-TV, CBS 6’s priority to broadcast the president’s news conferences whenever possible. However, on select occasions, there are circumstances where CBS 6 does not televise presidential news cut-ins. Two examples have arisen during the last 30 days. To clarify, on Thursday, Oct. 15, at approximately 11 a.m., President Obama made a statement on U.S. troops in Afghanistan. This statement occurred during “The Price is Right,” a CBS Network show. CBS Network chose not to provide its local affiliates, including WTVR, with the feed of President Obama’s live remarks. Under a different scenario, on Friday, Oct. 2, President Obama held a news conference to speak about the financial markets. This cut-in was carried by CBS Network. However, WTVR decided not to televise the president’s message and continue our regularly scheduled program, “The Steve Harvey Show,” from 4 to 5 p.m., to be sensitive to our local programming audience. We believed the “financial news”

President Obama was communicating was not breaking news and could be reported in our 5 p.m. newscast. That said, whenever the president is speaking on a matter of “urgency,” WTVR does not hesitate to preempt “The Steve Harvey Show.” I’d also like to point out that WTVR-TV, CBS 6, was the only local station to carry President Obama’s entire press conference on Thursday, Oct. 1, at 6:20 p.m., which dealt with the tragic events that transpired at an Oregon community college. To my knowledge, WTVR has broadcast all other presidential briefings offered by the CBS Network over the course of the last several months. Thank you for allowing WTVR the opportunity to respond on this topic. We appreciate the opportunity to serve Richmond’s viewers. It is a privilege and an honor.

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A10 October 29-31, 2015

Stories by Fred Jeter

VUU hopes for NCAA bid despite takedown Here is the good news/bad news update on Virginia Union University football. Unsettling news is that by losing 23-19 last Saturday at Bowie State University, VUU is now a long shot to win the CIAA Northern Division title and advance to the CIAA title game. All Bowie State University must do now is defeat last place Lincoln University on Saturday, Oct. 31, to clinch the Northern Division title and advance to the conference title game Nov. 14 in Durham, N.C. On a happier note, postseason action remains a possibility for Coach Mark James’ Panthers, now 6-2 overall, 2-1 in the Northern Division and 4-1 in the CIAA. For an invitation to the 28-team NCAA Division II playoffs, VUU likely will need to win its final two games — the first of which will be played against Elizabeth City State University at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, at Hovey Field, and then against Virginia State University on Nov. 7 at Rogers Stadium. VUU is ranked No. 7 in this week’s poll, meaning that if that ranking holds for the next two weeks, the Panthers might qualify. The top seven teams in the far-reaching Super Region 1 will make the playoffs that start Nov. 21 at campus sites. The tournament concludes Dec. 19 in Kansas City, Mo. “If we win out, hopefully our record will speak for it self,” said Coach James. “It’s tough when you don’t control your own destiny. All we can do is win our next two. Finishing strong is our area of focus.” Conference champions are not guaranteed

dominated statistically against the Maryland team. The Panthers had 28 first downs and 452 yards to the Bulldogs’ 13 first downs and 382 yards. VUU ran 77 plays to Bowie State’s 56 and won time of possession, 35 minutes to 25. Junior quarterback Shawheem Dowdy completed a school record 28 passes, including touchdowns to Chaz McKenzie, Shaquille Mitchem and Olu Izegwire. Dowdy’s 28 connections topped the mark of 27 set twice by Carl Wright in 1990 and 1991. Dowdy’s 399 aerial yards James Haskins/Richmond Free Press were the third most in program Early morning practices for Virginia Union University’s history behind Lamar Little’s football team give the Panthers an edge on the field and 455 in 2007 and Wright’s 406 a possible bid to the NCAA Division II playoffs. Practice in 1990. location: Bon Secours Training Center on Leigh Street. VUU had two touchdowns playoff berths. All selections are wild cards called back by penalty. based on polls. The Panthers went to the NCAAs eight times Recent results have been favorable to CIAA under coaches Willard Bailey and Joe Taylor. schools. VUU earned Division II berths in 1979, 1980, Virginia State University earned its first-ever 1981, 1982 and 1983 under Coach Bailey and in invitation a year ago. The Trojans were seeded 1986, 1990 and 1991 under Coach Taylor, who third and defeated Long Island University-Post now serves as VUU’s athletic director. in the first round. VUU last won the CIAA title in 2001 in what In 2011, Winston-Salem State University ad- was Coach Bailey’s second stint as coach on vanced to the Division II title game. It was the Lombardy Street. best effort ever by a CIAA or HBCU program. This year, VUU has relied on a balanced offense Despite the setback at Bowie State, VUU and overwhelming defense that leads Division II

NCAA Division II Super Region 1 poll (Games through Oct. 24)

Shepherd University (W.Va.)................7-0 * Bowie State University (Md.)...............7-0 University of Charleston (W.Va.)............7-1 Slippery Rock University (Pa.)...............7-1 Assumption College (Mass.)..................7-1 Clarion University (Pa.)..........................7-1 * Virginia Union University (Va.)............6-1 Gannon University (Pa.)........................6-2 Note: The only games counted in the poll are those against NCAA Division II opponents. That means Bowie State’s loss to Central Connecticut University and VUU’s defeat at Gardner-Webb University aren’t reflected in these records. Also, the poll and records do not reflect possible forfeits Bowie State may face for using an ineligible player (star quarterback Matt Coggans) during the first five games.

in least yards allowed overall and rushing. The Panthers have permitted just 178.8 yards per game. Second is Northwest Missouri State at 218.1 yards. On the ground, VUU has permitted just 53.4 yards an outing compared to 61.9 yards for runner-up Minnesota-Mankato. VUU’s next opponent, Elizabeth City State University, is coached by VUU alumnus Waverly Tillar, Class of 1995. The Vikings, 4-3 overall, have been the league’s hard-luck loser. ECSU lost to Chowan University 24-20, Virginia State University 24-23 and to WinstonSalem State University 17-10. Also, a 71-0 victory over Virginia University of Lynchburg has been voided by the CIAA and NCAA because of issues with VUL.

VSU beats Lincoln, but loses out on title

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Virginia State University running back Kavon Bellamy skirts past the Lincoln University defense to push the Trojans to a 35-0 victory last Saturday in Pennsylvania.

Kavon Bellamy is aiming toward a Now the converted linebacker is finally Bellamy rambled for 989 yards a year fast finish this football season at Virginia healthy and prepared to make a season ago, leading VSU to the CIAA title and to State University. closing statement. the second round of the NCAA Division Slowed by a nagging ankle injury much “It’s been tough this year dealing with II playoffs. of the fall, the junior from Hampton High the ankle. It feels good to be well,” he Realistically, the Trojans are out of the School is finally at full speed, which means, said. “This week during practice, I told running for a third straight CIAA Northern “Tacklers beware!” my O-line (offensive line), ‘Let’s get back Division title. Bowie State University’s win A powerhouse 210-pounder who’d to doing what we do.’ ” over VUU last Saturday pretty much gives rather run over opponents the Bulldogs the title. than go around them, Bellamy All Bowie State has to do CIAA Northern Division Standings pounded for 240 yards and three to clinch the Northern Divi Division CIAA Overall touchdowns in the Trojans’ 35-0 sion title is defeat last place *Bowie State University 3-0 5-0 7-1 rout of Lincoln University last Lincoln University this week. Virginia Union University 2-1 4-1 6-2 Saturday in Pennsylvania. Lincoln University has lost four Virginia State University 2-1 3-2 5-3 Now 5-3 overall and 2-1 in straight games while allowing Chowan University 1-2 3-2 5-3 the CIAA Northern Division an average of nearly 45 points Elizabeth City State University 1-2 2-3 4-3 in Coach Byron Thweatt’s first per game. Lincoln University of Pa. 0-3 1-4 3-5 season, VSU travels to Chowan Another VSU running back, *Does not reflect possible forfeits due to ineligible player during first five games University Saturday, Oct. 31, freshman Trenton Cannon, of the season. before closing at home Saturday, settled for 41 yards at Lincoln Games Saturday, Oct. 31 Nov. 7, against Virginia Union University and now has 915 Virginia Union University plays Elizabeth City State University University. yards for the season. at Hovey Field, 1 p.m. Bellamy, who was All-CIAA Leading the Trojans defense Virginia State University at Chowan University, 3 p.m. as a sophomore, missed two full at Lincoln was Geo Feggins, Lincoln University at Bowie State University, 1 p.m. games earlier this year and has with 10 tackles, including 2.5 played sparingly since then. sacks.

Ram fever starts with 2K Classic If dunks were donuts, Justin Tillman would be rich in sweet treats today. The 6-foot-7 Virginia Commonwealth University sophomore displayed his expertise with basketball’s high percentage shot before 5,223 fans during VCU’s Black & Gold Game Oct. 24 at the Siegel Center. In helping the Black Team — basically VCU’s first string — to a 85-76 victory over the Gold Team, Tillman entertained with six dunks (he was 9-for-11 overall from the floor) en route to 20 points and 10 rebounds. “He dunks everything and I love it,” said first-year Coach Will Wade. “But sometimes I worry about Justin breaking the backboards.” Tillman will try for similar results 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, in a homecourt exhibition against California University of Pennsylvania. California University is a NCAA Division II program coached by Bill Brown, a former mentor of ex-VCU Coach Shaka Smart. Based on action at the Black & Gold Game, Coach Wade may be leaning toward a lineup of junior JeQuan Lewis and senior Mel Johnson in the backcourt, senior transfer Korey Billbury

on the wing, and Tillman and junior Mo AlieCox down low. Tillman, aka “Dr. Detroit,” hails from Pershing High School in the Motor City, which also produced NBA players Spencer Haywood, Kevin Willis and Ralph Simpson, as well as Four Tops singer Levi Stubbs. As a freshman, Tillman averaged a modest four points and three rebounds. The Rams hope he at least doubles those numbers this season. Coach Wade’s first official game as VCU head coach will be Nov. 13 when Prairie View A&M University, an HBCU, comes to the Siegel Center for the opening of the 2K Classic benefiting the Wounded Warrior Project. Also for the 2K Classic, VCU will host Radford University on Nov. 16 before traveling to Madison Square Garden to face defending NCAA champion Duke University on Nov. 20 and either the University of Wisconsin or Georgetown University on Nov. 22. In VCU’s visit to New York City last March, it won the Atlantic 10 Tournament at the Barclays Center in what would be Coach Smart’s final season with the Rams.

Junior Mo Alie-Cox dunks with authority during Virginia Commonwealth University’s fanpacked Black & Gold Game last Saturday at the Siegel Center. The Black Team won the scrimmage 8576.

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Personality: Dr. Kenneth S. Kendler Spotlight on winner of National Academy of Medicine prize Dr. Kenneth S. Kendler says three things “get me up in the morning to come in to work.” “The first is my intense curiosity about how the mind and brain of human beings work,” says the director at Virginia Commonwealth University’s Virginia Institute for Psychiatric and Behavioral Genetics. “The second,” The Fan resident adds, “is to try to help us understand, prevent and treat psychiatric and drug use disorders.” Next, he continues, “As a scientist, we really work for the approval of our colleagues. Science is a funny, self-governing enterprise. We review each other’s papers. We review each other’s grants. Each of us are putting little bricks in the walls that represent the advances of science.” Dr. Kendler was recognized Oct. 19 for his trailblazing work when the National Academy of Medicine awarded him the Rhoda and Bernard Sarnat International Prize in Mental Health at the academy’s annual meeting in Washington. He was cited for “his research on the role of genes and environment in the development of psychiatric and substance disorders.” Dr. Kendler shared the award with Kay Jamison, a professor of mood disorders at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. “Dr. Jamison and Dr. Kendler have each made tremendous contributions to the field of mental health by increasing our understanding of the nature of mental illness and by reducing the stigma attached to it,” said Dr. Victor Dzau, president of the National Academy of Medicine. Dr. Kendler says Dr. Dzau notified him of the award in September. He says “a well-known scientist” asked if he could nominate him for the award. The VCU scientist agreed and submitted a summary of his scientific work to the selection committee, which includes the articles he has written and talks he has given. Dr. Kendler notes that the award “says what you have done in your career matters and is important. That is the deepest compliment that you can have as a scientist.” He says he was “touched” when he learned he had been recognized by his colleagues. “That’s what motivates a scientist. I am honored that they feel I have contributed something of importance to the difficult but critical effort to better understand the etiology of psychiatric and drug use disorders, which are together responsible for so much suffering.” Meet this week’s prize-win-

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with the wrong crowd when you’re 15, 16 or 17 and these would be the kids who would want you to experiment with drugs and often give you the drugs, instead of encouraging you to do well at school and be with your families. What can cause depression in adults: Death or illness in close relatives, romantic breakups, being fired from a job and deep disappointments. I describe it as “Life takes you by the collar and shakes you down to your root.” The importance of family support is: Substantial. We call that concept social support. There’s good evidence that high levels of social support help us deal better with stresses. Foremost challenges in underserved areas: First, people don’t always come forward to seek help for their psychiatric or substance abuse because of the stigma. Second, we don’t have enough psychiatric or family doctors to provide good psychiatric care for everyone. What needs to be done: Change the provision of service where the United States, compared to many countries, does a poor job at providing high quality services and doesn’t provide sufficient resources for those services. Increase the investment in research. Compared to the amount of suffering caused by psychiatric disorders, the amount of funding we provide for research is quite modest. Is there hope for better treatment or a cure: Yes. Advances in neuroscience and molecular genetics have opened up opportunities for advancement in basic understanding of the etiology of psychiatric disorders. This gives us the chance for the first time to develop new, rational and more effective treatments. Who or what influenced me to do what I do: Meeting my first patients with schizophrenia when I was a medical student was deeply influential. I wanted to understand how the mind and brain can dysfunction in a way to produce these strange symptoms. Advice to aspiring students interested in medicine: Find an area about which you have a passion and find a good mentor to help you grow as a scientist. How I start the day: Get up, have breakfast and bicycle to work. My day begins: At 7:15 a.m., then I usually leave work about 6 p.m. I then work a couple of hours a night. Best late-night snack: Skim milk and chocolate cookies. Quality I most admire in another person: Sensitivity to the

feelings of others. I place top value on: Knowledge and wisdom. Greatest source of inspiration: The great scientists of the past. My hero is Charles Darwin. The best thing my parents ever taught me was: That they loved me and cared for me and that I was a good person. The book that influenced me most: “Shakespeare’s Complete Works.” The book I’m reading now: I read six or seven books at once. My next goal: To try to bring together advances in the molecular genetics of psychiatric disorders and the understanding of environmental risk factors.

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B2 October 29-31, 2015

Happenings By Jeremy M. Lazarus

Chris and Jeanine Guidry are changing the face of Richmond’s alleys and streets one mural at a time. During the past two weekends, the husband-and-wife team completed their 100th project through Arts in the Alley, a nonprofit Ms. Guidry co-founded eight years ago to clean and decorate neglected alleys as a way to better the city. Aided by a dozen volunteers, they added three colorful murals to building walls in the retail corridor of Barton Heights at North Avenue and Brookland Park Boulevard. The largest, a mural about hope, now fills a wall outside Dream Academy, a nonprofit high school at 2 E. Brookland Park Blvd. Ms. Guidry said the mural is special because it is the creation of three women serving time in the Richmond jail who received the support of Richmond Sheriff C.T. Woody Jr. to undertake the work with Arts in the Alley. “The mural was painted inside the jail” on special material that is easily attached to an outside wall, Ms. Guidry said. The material fades into the background so well, she said, it looks like the mural was painted directly on the building. She said Arts in the Alley got help from Eric Okdeh of the City of Philadelphia Mural Projects Program, who taught them how to develop murals on the material and properly mount them. A native of the Netherlands, Ms. Guidry started Arts in the Alley in 2008 as a sideline for her band. She is lead singer of a five-member, Christian rock group called Offering that she organized in 1999 after settling in Richmond.

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The new mural on the Dream Academy at Brookland Park Boulevard and North Avenue was completed by three Richmond jail inmates. The mural project was the 100th completed by Arts in the Alley, a Richmond nonprofit group.

Seeking to do more than make music, she and the band’s drummer, Greg Collins, dreamed up Arts in the Alley. “We didn’t know what to expect when we put out the word about our first project in Shockoe Bottom,” she said. To her surprise, 100 people showed up to help make it happen. Now, volunteer artists and ordinary people turn out “in the name of community, togetherness, creativity and a desire to be part of the solution,” she said. Mr. Guidry, a West Point graduate who met his wife while working with an overseas relief agency, serves as the project manager and coordinator for the mural project. He also is the technician and soundman for the band. The group gets the necessary permits and permission and then uses social media to invite participation. On each project, the group first cleans and then paints an exterior wall. Anyone can participate, Ms. Guidry said. The volunteer artists simplify their creations so that “it’s like a paint by number” that the painting volunteers can easily work on, she said. Each mural costs about $1,000 to complete. The Guidrys often have to dip into their own pockets because grants and other financial support have not been easy to come by. One foundation turned down a grant because Arts in the Alley did not have a paid staff, she said. “For us, $10,000 would be huge.” But even if money remains tight, she and her husband are committed to adding more murals. “Somehow, once we decide to do a project, things come together.”

A conversation with Joy-Ann Reid

Clinton has work to do to win black voters By Jack White

As a national correspondent for MSNBC, Joy-Ann Reid has a commanding front row seat from which to observe the battle for the White House. Her savvy insights into the twists and turns of the campaign are on display in “Fracture: Barack Obama, the Clintons and the Racial Divide,” Ms. Reid’s newly published book. In it, Ms. Reid traces the fraught relationship between African-Americans and the Democratic Party by likening it to the sometimes fractious, sometimes friendly bond between President Obama and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, the Democratic front-runner who could become the nation’s first female chief executive. Ms. Reid contends that Ms. Reid the biggest challenge facing Mrs. Clinton if she becomes the Democrats’ standard-bearer will be “managing and shaping the party’s demographic future” as AfricanAmericans, Latinos and other racial minorities increasingly demand that their would-be leaders confront racially loaded issues from police brutality to disparities in wealth and income. In a recent interview, Ms. Reid answered questions from the Free Press about what to watch for as the campaign heats up. RFP: What has surprised you most about the way the presidential nominating battle has unfolded since “Fracture” was published? Ms. Reid: What has, frankly, surprised me most is the extent to which the Democratic nominating contest launched with almost no sensitivity to the issue of race. Less than eight years since the start of the Obama era, with all of the racial stratification that the election and subsequent tensions laid bare, and with Black Lives Matter emerging as the most prominent Civil Rights Movement in decades, the Democrats emerged as an entirely white group of nominees, all of whom seemed tone deaf, initially, on the issues that matter most to the party’s most loyal and consistent base. RFP: Given that, will black voters turn out as they did for President Obama? Ms. Reid: That is the million dollar question. Democrats need black turnout to be robust if they want to win. But so far, the energy in the nominating process has been among white liber-

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als who, by themselves, cannot guarantee the next president is a Democrat. So the Democrats will have to recalibrate their campaigns to accommodate this reality: Black voters will demand to hear a clear platform, and they will need to be activated. Democrats are going to have to work at getting the turnout they need. RFP: How do you account for the strength of Donald Trump and Dr. Ben Carson on the Republican side? Ms. Reid: I see the Trump and Carson phenomena as direct reactions to the Obama moment. Mr. Trump, in my view, embodies the anger, frustration and sense of being “left behind” that roils some white working-class voters who feel marginalized in the multicultural “New America” that President Obama represents. In many ways, Dr. Carson is the alternate universe Obama, and I suspect there are some in the conservative movement who yearn to have their own version of the historic high of electing a black president — but one who treats race in the way conservatives want it treated — as a thing to put aside and overcome, not a thing to litigate. RFP: What accounts for the strength of U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders on the Democratic side? Ms. Reid: Sen. Sanders is actually the physical manifestation of one of the phenomena I describe in “Fracture.” When Barack Obama came along, the left decided it was done with compromise and pushed back hard on issues from health care to gay rights. They won some — notably same-sex marriage and open military service — and they lost some — the public option in Obamacare. But on one issue, they see in Sen. Sanders a chance to fight again — the fight to tame Wall Street. RFP: What is President Obama’s legacy on the racial politics of America? Ms. Reid: I think President Obama will have a large and complex legacy as president. On racial matters, his trajectory will be his legacy — as a president who came into office hoping to make race incidental to his leadership, but who left office fully aware that however high his rise, he cannot escape the burden of representation that comes with being a black man in America.

RFP: What is the impact of the Black Lives Matter movement on the campaign? Ms. Reid: Black Lives Matter already has shaken up the campaigns of the three major Democratic nominees, Mrs. Clinton, Sen. Sanders and former Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley. The failure of those campaigns to recognize the gravity of the movement initially was shocking, given Democrats’ significant reliance on black voters. And the movement is still forcing the campaigns to reckon with the ongoing hurt and fear of a community Democrats must engage in order to win. The question is will Democrats

get beyond simply repeating the phrase “Black Lives Matter” and actually engage black voters about concerns that go beyond policing? RFP: Will Mrs. Clinton’s strategy for rallying strong African-American and Latino support while attracting sufficient numbers of white voters succeed? At this point, Mrs. Clinton’s strategy for rallying black voters has been curious. She has fielded surrogates from the Congressional Black Caucus and most recently, black mayors, just as she did in 2008. But we have not seen her campaign mount the kind of sustained and vigorous engagement with the mass of black voters that she will likely need in order to win a general election. Having key validators from black public and cultural life outside of black politicians is something I would look for as the campaign goes on.

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Fourth Baptist’s pastor leads by faith activism By Joey Matthews

Dr. Emory Berry Jr. calls himself a “walking miracle.” The 38-year-old is celebrating his fifth anniversary as pastor at Fourth Baptist Church in Richmond. When his mother was pregnant with him, doctors at a Miami hospital urged her to terminate her pregnancy because of health complications, he said. Instead, he said, his mother had faith that God would allow her to deliver the child safely and that he would make a difference in the world. In an interview with the Free Press last week, Dr. Berry described that and other events that he said paved the way for his journey from his hometown of Miami to become the eighth pastor at the 600-member, 157-year-old church, which is the oldest African-American Baptist church in Church Hill. A husband and father of two, Dr. Berry spoke of the more than 30 ministries the church uses to make a difference in the community. He talked about his vision to lead the church on the next phase of its spiritual journey. “I want to be a church that is relevant in the 21st century,” he emphasized. Twenty-three former enslaved people started the church on June 26, 1859, as Fourth African Baptist Church. They met at Leigh Street Baptist Church, then later moved to the church’s current site on Dec. 2, 1865. They built the structure with wood from abandoned military barracks from nearby Chimborazo Hill. Dr. Berry stressed that community outreach is a priority for him and for the congregation. “I want to stand before God one day and say our main priority was not about having the best choir or the best looking facility, but that we were more serious about changing people’s lives, not only spiritually, but socially,” he said. Among its ministries, Fourth Baptist formed a partnership with Richmond Public Schools last year. About 20 volunteers from the church tutor students from nearby George Mason Elementary School after school Monday through Wednesday at the church at 2800 P St. The church also operates a clothes and food pantry three days a week in a partnership with the Richmond Department of Social Services called “The Resource Center.” Fourth Baptist also opens its doors to Boys and Girls Scout troops, has back-to-school giveaways and houses homeless people through CARITAS. The church provides food for more than 200 people during Thanksgiving, offers financial literacy workshops, college

Public safety forum for churches on Oct. 30 The Richmond Police Department is hosting a safety and awareness forum for congregation leaders from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30. The forum will be held at the Richmond Police Training Academy, 1202 W. Graham Road, next to Virginia Union University. Speakers will address topics including general safety in churches, mosques, synagogues and other religious locations; how to prepare for an emergency; firearms in houses of worship; and pastoral protection. The forum is free, but registration is required. Registration will take place on site before the event from 8:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. Early registration also is available online at www.eventbrite.com. Congregations are asked to send no more than four representatives. For more information, contact Officer Kimberly Cheatham-McClarin at (804) 646-6754.

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Dr. Emory Berry officiates at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church during a pulpit exchange earlier this month with the Rev. Jeunée Godsey. Rev. Godsey of the Bon Air church later officiated at Dr. Berry’s Fourth Baptist Church in the East End. The exchange was designed to promote racial unity between the two congregations.

preparation classes and parenting classes. Dr. Berry said he wants to give back because others helped him along the way. He remembers his second-grade teacher, Lillie Courtney, spending extra time teaching him to read after school because “I couldn’t comprehend what I was reading and was last in my class in reading.” “By the end of the year, I was among the top readers in the class,” he said. “There’s no telling what kind of future I might have had if it hadn’t been for her.” Dr. Berry said the tutoring paid big dividends when he finished in the top 10 percent academically of his high school class. He earned an academic scholarship to the University of Florida in Gainesville, where he earned a degree in nutrition. He said he intended to go to medical school and already had taken the medical school entrance exam, but had a change

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

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1501 Decatur Street, Richmond, Va. 23224 Phone (804) 233-7679 • Fax (804) 233-7683 www.fbctoday.org

Hull Street Location Sundays 8:00 AM Early Hour of Praise 11:00 AM Morning Worship

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TRUNK OR TREAT Sunday, October 31, 2015 2:00p.m. - 5:00p.m.

Saturday, December 5, 2015

Educational Games, Face Painting, Fun Crafts. We will go Trunk or Treat. Sounds like fun, right? This is a family affair so we invite your family to join us.

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Gravel Hill Baptist Church Henrico, Virginia

Deadline: November 30, 2015 www.inventoryofsolutions.com

1813 Everett Street Richmond, Virginia 23224 804-231-5884 Reverend Robert C. Davis, Pastor

Rev. Derik E. Jones Pastor

Iron Bridge Road Location Sundays 9:15 AM Hour of Empowerment Meadowbrook High School, 4901 Cogbill Road

Sundays 9:30AM on CW13

Observance of Baptism & Holy Communion Sunday, November 1, 2015

LIFE DOCUMENTS DAY!

Union Baptist Church

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First Baptist Church of South Richmond Dr. Dwight C. Jones Senior Pastor

of heart during his junior year after he was stricken with viral meningitis. Doctors also found a cyst on his brain. While he recovered, Dr. Berry said the health scares caused him “to do an inventory on my life.” “After a lot of prayer, I felt in my spirit that God said, ‘I’ve got work for you to do.’ I knew what that meant. He wanted me to go into the ministry. I decided I may not be a physician for the body, but I would be a physician of the soul,” he said. Dr. Berry went on to earn a master’s in divinity from Emory University’s Candler School of Theology in Atlanta in 2006. He earned a doctorate in ministry from Virginia Union University’s Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology in 2014. Dr. Berry was serving as director of Christian education at Sweet Home Missionary Baptist Church in Miami when a former member at Fourth Baptist who attended Sweet Home recommended he apply for the job in Richmond. Rev. Michael Jones, Fourth Baptist’s pastor at the time, had resigned to begin Village of Faith Ministries in Henrico County. Nearly 200 applicants sought the position, Dr. Berry said. When he was hired in 2010 at age 32, Dr. Berry became the youngest pastor ever to lead the church. Dr. Berry said he embraces the title of being a minister for “social justice.” “Jesus spent more time outside the temple than in it,” he said. “He focused on caring about the last, the least, the lost, leftover and looked over.” Dr. Berry said he seeks to minister so that all people feel welcome. “We have people with doctorates and GEDs, business owners and minimum wage workers,” he said. Dr. Berry believes it’s also important for him to work outside the church to make a difference in the community. He serves on the board of Virginia Alliance Against Mass Incarceration, whose mission is to aid ex-offenders and advocate for changes to the criminal justice system that disparately affects people of color. Dr. Berry also chairs the annual Martin Luther King Jr. breakfast for the Baptist Ministers’ Conference of Richmond and Vicinity and serves on the board of the Baptist General Convention of Virginia and the Richmond Christian Leadership Institute. He will be honored for making a difference in the community when the Richmond Branch NAACP presents him with its Trailblazer Award Saturday, Nov. 7, at its Freedom Fund Awards Gala 2015. “I want the legacy of Fourth Baptist to be that we are a church that is engaged in the community and that we are out there doing the heavy lifting in the community,” he said.

FALL REVIVAL November 2-4, 2015

Monday & Wednesday Dr. Ralph West, Senior Pastor The Church Without Walls, Houston, Texas

Tuesday Dr. Maurice Watson, Senior Pastor Metropolitan Baptist Church, Washington, DC

ONE DAY ONLY!

By Appointment Only. Documents Compliant with Virginia Law. Licensed Attorney On-Site.

City Park Church “Lord, give us the people no one else wants” In partnership with

Laburnum Elementary School Community-Wide Fish Fry Saturday, October 31, 2015 11a.m. until 2p.m.

Fish Sandwich & Drink $5 A portion of the sales will go to Laburnum Elementary School.

Free Candy to Children!

Sunday, November 1, 2015 • 11 a.m. Worship Service Laburnum Elementary School

Guest Speaker: The Honorable Shannon L. Taylor Commonwealth’s Attorney of Henrico

Community-Wide Thanksgiving dinner November 22, 2015 2p.m. until 4p.m.

Landmark Ofﬁce Suites 8659 Staples Mill Road, Henrico, Va. 23228 For more information contact Pastor Joe Ellison, Jr. at 804-937-1356 or pastorjoeellison@yahoo.com Like us on Facebook

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Faith News/Directory

City Park Church to hold first service Nov. 1 The Rev. Joe Ellison is returning to his ministerial roots. For 16 years, he drew praise and won community honors for ministering to people in the Essex Village Apartments and surrounding neighborhoods in Eastern Henrico County through his church and day care. From 1995 through 2011, he led the Essex Village Community Church. He closed the church to do political consulting work. Most recently, he served as the Virginia Republican Party’s state director of African-American engagement. He also worked as a chaplain at Richmond International Raceway.

Now, Rev. Ellison, 53, is opening a new church about a mile from the Essex Village Apartments. “I’m giving up politics and going back to full-time ministry,” he said. He’s starting the City Park Church that will meet at Laburnum Elementary School, 500 Meriwether Ave. The church will operate under the umbrella of Essex Village Ministries, Rev. Ellison said. The church is scheduled to hold its first service 11 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 1. Henrico Commonwealth’s Attorney Shannon Taylor is scheduled to speak on domestic violence at the service.

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Job ir Fa Wednesday, November 4

November 8, 2015

4247 Creighton Road in Commons A&B

Missionary Ministry

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Sunday

Saint Paul’s Baptist Church

3:30 P.M.

2-6 p.m. Creighton Road Campus

Presents

Go to www.MySPBC.org to review open positions and to download our employment application. Bring your resume and a completed job application for the opportunity to be interviewed that day. For more information, email teri.taylor@myspbc.org.

Virginia Union University Choir In Concert

1408 W. Leigh Street · Richmond, Va. 23220

(804) 358-6403

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FREE ❑ Yes! Free Bible Lessons

Rev. Stephen Artis Guest Preacher

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Coming Again Ministries

P.O. Box 116, Meherrin, VA 23954

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Dr. Sylvester T. Smith, Pastor “There’s A Place for You” Tuesday Sunday 10:30 AM Bible Study 9:30 AM Church School 6:30 PM Church-wide Bible Study 11:00 AM Worship Service 6:30 PM Men's Bible Study (Each 2nd and 4th) (Holy Communion Thursday each 2nd Sunday) Wednesday (Following 2nd Sunday)

Tuesday

Bible Study 12 Noon

Theme: Knowing the Seasons November 4th – 6th – 7:00 p.m. Sunday November 8th - 10:00 a.m. Speakers: Dr. Barbara Ann Reis and Pastor Terry Allen

Thursday, October 29 7:00 p.m. - Men’s Bible Study Leader: Rev. Anthony L. Gray

Saturday, October 31

11:00 a.m. – Fellowship Breakfast Location: Golden Corral (Gaskins Road)

Sunday, November 1

Sunday, November 7 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Men’s Ministry presents An Evening of Gospel Jazz *Featuring: Marcus Stanley, Eric Stanley, Thomas Pope III., Jordan Pope, Kai Casey, & Joan Valentine.

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

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

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Early Morning Worship ~ 8 a.m. Sunday School ~ 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship ~ 11 a.m. 4th Sunday Uniﬁed Worship Service ~ 9:30 a.m. Bible Study: Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m. & 7 p.m. Radio Ministry: Sunday: 9:30 a.m. {1540 AM}

“MAKE IT HAPPEN” Pastor Kevin Cook

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

2015 Theme: The Year of Moving Forward

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

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@comcast.net • web: ebcrichmond.org

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

Wednesday Youth & Adult Bible Study

Sundays

8:00 a.m. Early Morning Worship 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship

Tuesdays

Noon Day Bible Study

Wednesdays

6:30 p.m. Prayer and Praise 7:00 p.m. Adult Bible Study

7:00PM Prayer & Praise 8:15PM

Van Transportation Available, Call 804-794-5583

MEN’S FELLOWSHIP WEEKEND

Annual Empowerment Conference

Service Times Church School 9:45AM Worship 11:00AM

11:00 AM Mid-day Meditation

Faith Life Tabernacle

13800 Westfield Dr., Midlothian,VA 23113 804-794-5583 • www.fbcm1846.com

Sunday

1:30 p.m. Bible Study

1127 North 28th St., Richmond, VA 23223-6624 • Office: (804) 644-1402

6:30 PM Prayer Meeting

10 a.m. Sunday, November 1, 2015

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Good Shepherd Baptist Church

Event free & Open to the public

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6:00 p.m. ..... Prayer Service 6:30 p.m. ..... Bible Study

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*All men are asked to wear black & white, and sit together as one body of Christ.

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Morning Worship & Holy Communion

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

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Unity Worship & Male Chorus 46th Anniversary

Sharon Baptist Church 11:15 a.m.

Dr. Kirkland R. Walton, Pastor

10:00 a.m. - Men’s Emphasis Sunday

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.

You: Skilled and looking for an opportunity to serve the Lord vocationally. You understand that working for the Church is not just a job, but a calling. You are dedicated, hard-working and you want to be a blessing to our congregation, the community, and the staff.

Dr. Alonza L. Lawrence Pastor

Rev. Ellison said the church also is partnering with Laburnum Elementary’s PTA and Principal Nicole M. Henderson to provide free breakfast and mentoring services at the school for children 9 a.m. Saturdays, Rev. Ellison said. Rev. Ellison also said the church will host a family night once a month at the school. The church is hosting a community fish fry from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, at Laburnum Elementary. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the school, Rev. Ellison said. Details on the fish fry: (804) 937-1356.

St. Peter Baptist Church

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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11:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m. Every 3rd Sunday 2nd Sunday, 11 a.m. Mon. 6:30 p.m. Tues. 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Wed. 7:45 p.m. Wed. 4:30 p.m. Wed. 6:00 p.m. Thurs., 11:45 a.m.

Dr. Levy M. Armwood, Pastor  Dr. Wallace J. Cook, Pastor Emeritus

Sixth Baptist Church Theme for 2015: Becoming a Five-Star Church of Excellence I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Phil. 4:13

We Are Growing In The Kingdom As We Grow The Kingdom with Word, Worship and Witness

Young Adult Anniversary SUNDAY, November 1, 2015 10:40 AM Worship and Praise 11:00 AM Divine Worship

Rev. Pernell J. Johnson, Pastor

Message by Pastor Bibbs How To Please God (selected scripture) Save The Date Young Adult Anniversary Sunday, November 8, 2015 A Jam For Jesus 11:00 AM

Rev. Dr. Yvonne Jones Bibbs, Pastor

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New Deliverance Evangelistic Church

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

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

First African Baptist Church 2700 HANES AVENUE, RICHMOND, VA 23222

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235 Church Anniversary

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

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

Wednesday Services

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Sunday, November 1, 2015 10:00 a.m. 2700 Hanes Avenue Richmond, VA 23222 (804) 329-7279 Church Office Dr. Rodney D. Waller, Senior Pastor

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

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

Senior Citizens Noonday Bible Study Every Wed. 12noon -1 p.m. Bible Study Count: noonday Wednesday night 7 p.m. Prayer 7:15 p.m. Bible Teaching Sanctuary - All Are Welcome!

Saturday

8:30 a.m. Intercessory Prayer

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

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

THE NEW DELIVERANCE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (NDCA)

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

Richmond Free Press

October 29-31, 2015

Legal Notices/Employment Opportunities City of Richmond, Virginia CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Council of the City of Richmond has scheduled a public hearing, open to all interested citizens, on Monday, November 9, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber on the Second Floor of City Hall, located at 900 East Broad Street, Richmond, Virginia, to consider the following ordinances: Ordinance No. 2015-170 To amend and reordain City Code § 98-121, concerning the levy of tax on real estate, to establish a tax rate of $1.17 for the tax year beginning Jan. 1, 2016, which represents the Rolled Back Tax Rate pursuant to Va. Code § 58.1-3321(b). Ordinance No. 2015-171 To amend and reordain City Code § 98-121, concerning the levy of tax on real estate, to establish a tax rate of $1.18 for the tax year beginning Jan. 1, 2016, pursuant to Va. Code § 58.1-3321(b), and increasing such rate from the Rolled Back Tax Rate of $1.17 as computed in accordance with Va. Code § 58.1-3321(a). Ordinance No. 2015-172 To amend and reordain City Code § 98-121, concerning the levy of tax on real estate, to establish a tax rate of $1.19 for the tax year beginning Jan. 1, 2016, pursuant to Va. Code § 58.1-3321(b), and increasing such rate from the Rolled Back Tax Rate of $1.17 as computed in accordance with Va. Code § 58.1-3321(a). Ordinance No. 2015-173 To amend and reordain City Code § 98-121, concerning the levy of tax on real estate, to establish a tax rate of $1.20 for the tax year beginning Jan. 1, 2016, pursuant to Va. Code § 58.1-3321(b), and increasing such rate from the Rolled Back Tax Rate of $1.17 as computed in accordance with Va. Code § 58.1-3321(a). Ordinance No. 2015-187 To amend and reordain City Code §§ 2-1080 and 2-1080.2, concerning the composition and terms of office for the Clean City Commission and the organization of and reporting requirements for the Clean City Commission, respectively, for the purposes of increasing the membership of the Commission from 15 members to 17 members, clarifying that the Director of Public Works shall serve as an ex officio member of the Commission and increasing the number of members that shall constitute a quorum from eight to nine members. Ordinance No. 2015-188 To authorize the Chief Administrative Officer to accept funds in the amount of $22,428.90 from the Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Emergency Medical Services; to transfer $4,410.90 from the Fiscal Year 2015-2016 General Fund Budget, Fire and Emergency Services account; and to appropriate the total amount of $26,839.80 to the Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Special Fund Budget by increasing estimated revenues and the amount appropriated to the Department of Fire and Emergency Services by $26,839.80 for the purpose of providing funding for the purchase of emergency medical supplies. Ordinance No. 2015-189 To amend City Code § 46.1-69, concerning inspection reports for fire prevention systems, for the purpose of requiring persons or firms testing or inspecting fire prevention systems to be certified and qualified to provide such testing or inspecting services. Ordinance No. 2015-190 To amend City Code § 46.1-3, concerning the authority of the fire code official at fires and other emergencies, for the purpose of authorizing the fire code official to regulate open burning. Ordinance No. 2015-194 To erect all-way stop signs at the intersection of Richmond-Henrico Turnpike and Dove Street. Ordinance No. 2015-197 To amend City Code § 46.1-51, concerning permit issuance to engage in or conduct a certain business, enterprise or activity, for the purpose of adding a separate permit for thermal pest control treatment, and to amend ch. 46.1, art. V, div. 3 of the City Code, concerning amendments to the fire prevention code, by adding therein a new section 46.1-63, for the purpose making it unlawful for any person to use or operate a temporary heat source to heat the interior of a building, structure or premise to a temperature above 100 degrees Fahrenheit for pest control treatment purposes unless such person has complied with certain conditions.

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To amend ch. 46.1, art. V, div. 3 of the City Code, by adding therein a new section 46.1-64, concerning maximum standpipe outlet pressure, for the purpose of regulating the maximum outlet pressure for firefighting standpipe systems.

Diagnostic Laboratory, Inc., line item and appropriating this $200,000 to the Venture Richmond, Inc., line item for the purpose of providing funds to Venture Richmond, Inc., for the continued operation of the Clean and Safe Program.

Ordinance No. 2015-206 To amend City Code § 46.1-51, concerning permit issuance to engage in or conduct a certain business, enterprise or activity, for the purpose of removing the fee for the exception that a tank may be abandoned if empty and increasing the fee for filling or removing residential heating oil tanks of less than 1,100 gallon size, and to amend City Code § 46.1-53, concerning the removal and closure of underground storage tanks, for the purpose of removing the exception that a tank may be abandoned if empty and to require soil testing to determine the contents of the tank.

Ordinance No. 2015-221 To amend Ord. No. 201573-84, adopted May 15, 2015, which adopts the Fiscal Year 2015-2016 General Fund Budget and makes appropriations pursuant thereto, by transferring $200,000 from the Department of Economic and Community Development agency and appropriating this $200,000 to a new line item in the NonDepartmental agency for the purpose of making a grant to the Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority to assist with the long-term redevelopment of the Creighton Court community.

Ordinance No. 2015-207 To amend ch. 46.1, art. V, div. 3 of the City Code, by adding therein a new section 46.1-62, concerning fire escape examination and maintenance, for the purpose of requiring the examination and maintenance of all fire escapes on buildings within the city. Ordinance No. 2015-213 To amend ch. 42, art. I of the City Code by adding therein a new section numbered 42-16 for the purpose of requiring that the Chief Administrative Officer present certain financial reports on a monthly basis. Ordinance No. 2015-214 To amend and reordain Ord. No. 2015-55-82, adopted May 15, 2015, which appropriates and provides funds for financing the school budget for Fiscal Year 2015-2016,- for the purpose of appropriating additional revenues from the Commonwealth of Virginia. Ordinance No. 2015-215 To amend Ord. No. 201557-83, adopted May 15, 2015, which adopted the Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Special Fund Budget, to transfer the Special Parking Districts special fund from the Department of Finance to the Department of Public Works, and to appropriate funds in the amount of $363,000.00 to the Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Special Fund Budget by increasing estimated revenues from parking fines and the amount appropriated to the Department of Public Works’ Special Parking Districts special fund by $363,000.00 for the purpose of providing services in accordance with the Special Parking Districts Program established by City Code § 102-303. Ordinance No. 2015-216 To authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, for and on behalf of the City of Richmond, to execute a Project Agreement for Use of Commonwealth Transportation Funds – Fiscal Year 2016 between the City of Richmond and the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation for the purpose of receiving a grant of $99,161.00 to fund Phase 3 improvements to Main Street Station. Ordinance No. 2015-217 To amend City Code § 110-136, concerning bus fares, for the purpose of authorizing an expansion of the fare pass program to provide an unlimited use pass for seniors, valid Medicare recipients, and minors between six and 18 years old and a “One Ride Plus” pass for patrons that require two different buses to arrive at their final destinations. Ordinance No. 2015-218 To authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, for and on behalf of the City of Richmond, to execute a Lease between the East District Family Resource Center and the City of Richmond for the purpose of leasing the property known as 2405 Jefferson Avenue for use by the East District Family Resource Center as a communitybased resource center. Ordinance No. 2015-219 To authorize the Chief Administrative Officer to accept grant funds in the amount of $68,740.00 from the Office of the Attorney General of Virginia and to appropriate the increase to the Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Special Fund Budget by increasing estimated revenues and the amount appropriated to the Department of Police by $68,740.00 for the purpose of purchasing equipment for the Department of Police.

Ordinance No. 2015-205

Ordinance No. 2015-220 To amend Ord. No. 201573-84, adopted May 15, 2015, which adopts the Fiscal Year 2015-2016 General Fund Budget and makes appropriations pursuant thereto, by transferring $200,000 within the Non-Departmental agency from the Health

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Ordinance No. 2015-222 To amend Ord. No. 201573-84, adopted May 15, 2015, which adopted a General Fund Budget for Fiscal Year 20152016 and made appropriations pursuant thereto, to transfer funds in the amount of $50,000.00 from the City Council agency and to appropriate the transferred funds to a new Non-Departmental agency line item for the purpose of making a grant to Groundwork RVA, Inc. to support its Oak GroveBellemeade Green Team activity. Ordinance No. 2015-223 To amend and reordain City Code § 30-77, which assigns polling places in the city, to relocate and establish a new polling place for Precinct 810. Ordinance No. 2015-224 To adopt a new Code of the City of Richmond, Virginia; to repeal the Code of the City of Richmond, Virginia, 2004; to prescribe the effect of such repeal; and to provide for the manner of amending the new City Code. Ordinance No. 2015-225 To accept a deed from the School Board conveying 100 West Baker Street to the City and to authorize the Chief Administrative Officer to act on behalf of the City in executing such deed. Ordinance No. 2015-226 To declare surplus and to direct the sale of Cityowned real estate located at 100 West Baker Street for nominal consideration to the Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority for the purpose of facilitating private investment, job creation, and economic development in the area around the property. Interested citizens who wish to speak will be given an opportunity to do so. Copies of the full text of all ordinances are available by visiting the City Clerk’s page on the City’s Website at www.Richmondgov. com and in the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, 900 East Broad Street, Suite 200, Richmond, VA 23219, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Jean V. Capel City Clerk

Divorce VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND JUAN PEREZ TORRES, Plaintiff v. SAMANTHA LEE PEREZ, Defendant. Case No.: CL15-4317 ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this suit is for the petitioner to obtain a divorce from defendant. It is ORDERED that the defendant, Samantha Lee Perez, whose last known address was 75 Hamilton Dr., Chester, Va. 23831 and whose whereabouts are now unknown, appear here on or before the 30th day of November, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. to protect her interests. An Extract, Teste: Edward F. Jewett, Clerk Susan Gerber, Esquire 206 DeSota Drive Richmond, Virginia 23229 (804) 741-3438 VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF HANOVER JOHN SUTTON, JR., Plaintiff v. CLAUDIA TOLLIVER, Defendant. Case No.: CL12001903-00 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 10th day of December, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. and protect her interests. A Copy, Teste: FRANK D. HARGROVE, JR., Clerk I ask for this: Dorothy M. Eure Counsel for Plaintiff Continued on next column

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VSB# 27724 8460 Mount Eagle Road Ashland, VA 23005 (804) 798-9667 VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF HANOVER AUTUMN HUDSON, Plaintiff v. GILBERT RALLS, Defendant. Case No.: CL15-2342 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 10th day of December, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. and protect his interests. A Copy, Teste: FRANK D. HARGROVE, JR., Clerk I ask for this: Dorothy M. Eure Counsel for Plaintiff VSB# 27724 8460 Mount Eagle Road Ashland, VA 23005 (804) 798-9667 VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF HANOVER CHERYL BROWN, Plaintiff v. OLIVER BROWN, Defendant. Case No.: CL15000155-00 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 10th day of December, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. and protect his interests. A Copy, Teste: FRANK D. HARGROVE, JR., Clerk I ask for this: Dorothy M. Eure Counsel for Plaintiff VSB# 27724 8460 Mount Eagle Road Ashland, VA 23005 (804) 798-9667 VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND ADEKEMI ANIKE FAKULUJO, Plaintiff, v. OJEAFESE ASIKHIA, Defendant. Case No.: CL15-3545-4 ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this suit is to obtain a divorce from the bond of matrimony from the defendant on the ground of separation for over twelve (12) months. It appearing from an affidavit that diligence was used by or on behalf of the plaintiff, without effect, to ascertain the location of the defendant, Ojeafese Asikhia, and that he cannot be found, it is ordered that the defendant appear before this Court before November 23, 2015, 2015, and do what is necessary to protect his interest herein. A Copy: Teste: EDWARD F. JEWETT, Clerk Benjamin S. Tyree (VSB#82745) Mark H. Schmidt (VSB #44521) Commonwealth Divorce PLLC 11712 Jefferson Avenue, Suite C478 Newport News, Virginia 23606-4406 Telephone: (540) 570-6814 Counsel for the Plaintiff VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF HANOVER AUTUMN DAVIS, Plaintiff v. LORENZO DAVIS, Defendant. Case No.: CL15001529-00 ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this suit is to obtain a divorce from the bond of matrimony from the defendant on the ground of living separate and apart without any cohabitation and without interruption for a period exceeding twelve months. It is ORDERED that the defendant, who is a nonresident, appear here on or before the 2nd day of December, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. and protect his interests. A Copy, Teste: FRANK D. HARGROVE, JR., Clerk I ask for this: Dorothy M. Eure Counsel for Plaintiff VSB# 27724 8460 Mount Eagle Road Ashland, VA 23005 (804) 798-9667 VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF HANOVER AMY SANCHEZ, Plaintiff v. JOSE SANCHEZ DE LUNA, Defendant. Case No.: CL15001488-00 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 Continued on next column

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months. It is ORDERED that the defendant, whose whereabouts are unknown, appear here on or before the 25th day of November, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. and protect his interests. A Copy, Teste: FRANK D. HARGROVE, JR., Clerk I ask for this: Dorothy M. Eure Counsel for Plaintiff VSB# 27724 8460 Mount Eagle Road Ashland, VA 23005 (804) 798-9667

Registered in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Case No.: CA15-37 ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this action is the adoption of Savannah Vershell Cronin, a child under the age of eighteen (18) years who is a “close relative” of Petitioners Ronald Clay Trent and Brenda Gayle Trent as defined by section 63.2-1242.1 of the Virginia Code. It appearing by affidavit that the last address of Phillip Stephen Cronin, the birth father, is unknown, that Phillip Stephen Cronin’s present whereabouts are unknown, and diligence has been used by the Petitioners to ascertain in what county or city Phillip Stephen Cronin is located to no effect, it is ORDERED that Phillip Stephen Cronin appear before this Court on or before December 1st, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. and protect his interests herein. An Extract Teste: YVONNE G. SMITH, Clerk I ask for this: W. Mark Dunn, Atty. Shaheen Law Firm, P.C. 8890 Three Chopt Road Richmond, VA 23229 (804) 474-9418

Ashley petty & john harrington Case No. JJ086654-06-00, -07-00,-08-00 OrDEr Of puBLicatiON The object of this suit is to: Determine custody and visitation of Briley Tetreault (DOB: 2/6/2015),whose mother is Ashley Petty, and whose father is purported to be John Harrington. It is ORDERED that the defendant John Harrington appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before December 14, 2015 at 10:00 A.M. Stephen Bloomquest, Esq. 5913 Harbour Park Drive Midlothian, VA 23112

Chesterfield Commonwealth of Virginia, in re BRANDON CONWAY GODDIN NICHOLE GODDIN KNOTT v. Tanya goddin & Roberto bohorquez Case No. JJ056341-03-00 OrDEr Of puBLicatiON The object of this suit is to: Determine custody of Brandon Conway Goodin (DOB: 6/16/2000),whose mother is Tanya Tatiana Goddin. It is ORDERED that the defendant Roberto Bohorquez appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before December 14, 2015 at 11:00 A.M.

VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF HANOVER ANTONIA JONES, Plaintiff v. ROMA Jones, Defendant. Case No.: CL15002234-00 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 25th day of November, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. and protect her interests. A Copy, Teste: FRANK D. HARGROVE, JR., Clerk I ask for this: Dorothy M. Eure Counsel for Plaintiff VSB# 27724 8460 Mount Eagle Road Ashland, VA 23005 (804) 798-9667 VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF HANOVER Lameisha Crooks, Plaintiff v. Chad Jones, Defendant. Case No.: CL15002073-00 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 19th day of November, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. and protect his interests. A Copy, Teste: FRANK D. HARGROVE, JR., Clerk I ask for this: Dorothy M. Eure Counsel for Plaintiff VSB# 27724 8460 Mount Eagle Road Ashland, VA 23005 (804) 798-9667 VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF HANOVER Marlene Henley, Plaintiff v. Darryl Henley, Defendant. Case No.: CL15002182-00 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 19th day of November, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. and protect his interests. A Copy, Teste: FRANK D. HARGROVE, JR., Clerk I ask for this: Dorothy M. Eure Counsel for Plaintiff VSB# 27724 8460 Mount Eagle Road Ashland, VA 23005 (804) 798-9667

CUSTODY virgiNia: iN thE JuvENiLE aND DOmEstic rELatiONs District cOurt Of the City of Richmond Commonwealth of Virginia, in re LAMONTE LEON CHARITY, Juvenile Case No. JJ085852-09-00 OrDEr Of puBLicatiON The object of this suit is to: Terminate the residual parental rights (“RPR”) of Unknown, (Father), of Lamonte Leon Charity, child, DOB 11/14/2001, “RPR” means all rights and responsibilities remaining with parent after transfer of legal custody or guardianship of the person, including but not limited to rights of: visitation; adoption consent; determination of religious affiliation; and responsibility for support. It is ORDERED that the defendant Unknown (Father), appear at the above-named Court and protect his/her interest on or before January 13, 2016 at 9:40 a.m. Diane Abato, Esq. 730 E. Broad St., 8th Floor Richmond, Virginia 23219 804-646-3493 VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE COUNTY OF HENRICO RONALD CLAY TRENT and brenda gayle trent, Petitioners. In re: SAVANNAH VERSHELL CRONIN, Birth Certificate Registration No. 2934107 Continued on next column

VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE COUNTY OF HENRICO RONALD CLAY TRENT and brenda gayle trent, Petitioners. In re: Aubrey nethaniel cronin, Birth Certificate Registration No. 4305485 Registered in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Case No.: CA15-36 ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this action is the adoption of Aubrey Nethaniel Cronin, a child under the age of eighteen (18) years who is a “close relative” of Petitioners Ronald Clay Trent and Brenda Gayle Trent as defined by section 63.2-1242.1 of the Virginia Code. It appearing by affidavit that the last address of Phillip Stephen Cronin, the birth father, is unknown, that Phillip Stephen Cronin’s present whereabouts are unknown, and diligence has been used by the Petitioners to ascertain in what county or city Phillip Stephen Cronin is located to no effect, it is ORDERED that Phillip Stephen Cronin appear before this Court on or before December 1st, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. and protect his interests herein. An Extract Teste: YVONNE G. SMITH, Clerk I ask for this: W. Mark Dunn, Atty. Shaheen Law Firm, P.C. 8890 Three Chopt Road Richmond, VA 23229 (804) 474-9418 virgiNia: iN thE JuvENiLE aND DOmEstic rELatiONs District cOurt Of the City of Richmond Commonwealth of Virginia, in re JALEIGHA LYNETTE CARTER, Juvenile Case No. JJ090009-05,06 OrDEr Of puBLicatiON The object of this suit is to: Terminate the residual parental rights (“RPR”) of Unknown, (Father), Shanelle Lavette Carter, (Mother), of Jaleigha Lynette Carter, child, DOB 10/14/2014, “RPR” means all rights and responsibilities remaining with parent after transfer of legal custody or guardianship of the person, including but not limited to rights of: visitation; adoption consent; determination of religious affiliation; and responsibility for support. It is ORDERED that the defendant Unknown (Father), and Shanelle Lavette Carter, (Mother) appear at the above-named Court and protect his/her interest on or before January 13, 2016 at 11:40 A.M. Diane Abato, Esq. 730 E. Broad St., 8th Floor Richmond, Virginia 23219 804-646-3493 virgiNia: iN thE JuvENiLE aND DOmEstic rELatiONs District cOurt Of the City of Richmond Commonwealth of Virginia, in re JABARRIE LEE CARTER, Juvenile Case No. JJ090010-05, 06 OrDEr Of puBLicatiON The object of this suit is to: Terminate the residual parental rights (“RPR”) of Unknown, (Father), Shanelle Lavette Carter, (Mother), of Jabarrie Lee Carter, child, DOB 12/09/2010, “RPR” means all rights and responsibilities remaining with parent after transfer of legal custody or guardianship of the person, including but not limited to rights of: visitation; adoption consent; determination of religious affiliation; and responsibility for support. It is ORDERED that the defendant Unknown (Father), and Shanelle Lavette Carter, (Mother) appear at the above-named Court and protect his/her interest on or before January 13, 2016 at 11:40 A.M. Diane Abato, Esq. 730 E. Broad St., 8th Floor Richmond, Virginia 23219 804-646-3493 virgiNia: iN thE JuvENiLE aND DOmEstic rELatiONs District cOurt IN the COunty of Chesterfield Commonwealth of Virginia, in re briley tetreault, Catherine & matthew petty v. Continued on next column

VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF HENRICO CARLOS ENRIQUE HERRERA MARTINEZ and SILVIA GUTIERREZ BERNAL, Petitioners. v. LUIS G. BARAHONA, Respondent. In re: Christopher Alexander Barahona Gutierrez (DOB 06/01/2009) Case No.: CA15-24 ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this suit is to grant Carlos Enrique Herrera Martinez and Silvia Gutierrez Bernal, the Petitioners, an adoption of the minor child Christopher Alexander Barahona Gutierrez. WHEREFORE, affidavits having been filed that due diligence has been used without effect to ascertain the location of Luis G. Barahona, the Respondent, it is hereby ORDERED that LUIS G. BARAHONA appear before this Court on December 1, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. to protect his interests herein. An Extract Teste: Yvonne G. Smith, Clerk Mary Ashby Brown, Esquire Friedman Law Firm, P.C. 9620 Iron Bridge Road Suite 101 Chesterfield, VA 23832 (804) 717-1969 VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF HENRICO CARLOS ENRIQUE HERRERA MARTINEZ and SILVIA GUTIERREZ BERNAL, Petitioners. v. SERGIO ARRIAGA, Respondent. In re: Emily Arriaga Gutierrez (DOB 10/23/2004) Case No.: CA15-26 ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this suit is to grant Carlos Enrique Herrera Martinez and Silvia Gutierrez Bernal, the Petitioners, an adoption of the minor child Emily Arriaga Gutierrez. WHEREFORE, affidavits having been filed that due diligence has been used without effect to ascertain the location of Sergio Arriaga, the Respondent, it is hereby ORDERED that SERGIO ARRIAGA appear before this Court on December 1, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. to protect his interests herein. An Extract Teste: Yvonne G. Smith, Clerk Mary Ashby Brown, Esquire Friedman Law Firm, P.C. 9620 Iron Bridge Road Suite 101 Chesterfield, VA 23832 (804) 717-1969 VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF HANOVER LINDSEY MICHELLE SMITH, Plaintiff v. MELVIN JAMES WALL, Defendant. IN RE: PEYTON ELIZABETH WALL, Case No.: CL15002228-00 Notice OF PUBLICATION The object of the abovestyled suit is to obtain a name change for minor child, Peyton Elizabeth Wall to Peyton Elizabeth Smith. It is ORDERED that the Defendant, Melvin James Wall, whose whereabouts is unknown, appear before this court on or before November 25, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. to protect his interest therein. A Copy, Teste: FRANK D. HARGROVE, JR., Clerk I ask for this: Mark B. Michelsen (VSB #30181) Batzli Stiles Butler, PC 3957 Westerre Parkway, Suite 400 Richmond, VA 23233 (804) 545-9800 (804 545-9805 (facsimile) mmichelsen@bsbfamilylaw.com virgiNia: iN thE JuvENiLE aND DOmEstic rELatiONs District cOurt IN the COunty of Chesterfield Commonwealth of Virginia, in re fiona quinn paquette carolyn hayden v. alecia hayden & tyler paquette Case No. JJ083470-04-00 OrDEr Of puBLicatiON The object of this suit is to: Determine custody and visitation of Fiona Quinn Paquette (DOB: 8/6/2013),whose mother is Alecia Hayden. It is ORDERED that the defendant Tyler Paquette appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before January 11, 2016 at 2:00 P.M. Atty Stephen Bloomquest, Gal 5913 Harbour Park Drive Midlothian, VA 23112 virgiNia: iN thE JuvENiLE aND DOmEstic rELatiONs District cOurt IN the COunty of Continued on next column

virgiNia: iN thE JuvENiLE aND DOmEstic rELatiONs District cOurt Of the City of Richmond Commonwealth of Virginia, in re SAVANNAH RINEHULTS, Case No. JJ079919-12 & 13 OrDEr Of puBLicatiON The object of this suit is to: Terminate the residual parental rights (“RPR”) of William Crawford (Father), and Amy Rinehults, (Mother) of Savannah Rinehults, child, DOB 2/09/2009, “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 William Crawford, (father) and Amy Rinehults, (mother) appear at the above-named Court and protect his/her interest on or before March 16, 2016 at 9:30 A.M. Diane Abato, Esq. 730 E. Broad St., 8th Floor Richmond, Virginia 23219 804-646-3493 virgiNia: iN thE Circuit cOurt Of the City of Richmond In the matter of the adoption of a child to be known as Arielle Marie Adams (Virginia Birth Registration number 145-12-038730) by Mary Lavaughn Gresham CA-15-16 Amended OrDEr Of puBLicatiON The object of this suit is to: Terminate the parental rights of the birth mother, Jacqueline Chantell Adams, whose whereabouts are unknown; to grant leave to Mary L. Gresham to adopt Arielle Marie Adams, d/o/b/ May 15, 2012; and to have the name of said child changed to Arielle Marie Gresham. It is ORDERED that the birth mother and unknown father appear at the above-named Court and protect their interests on or before November 11, 2015 at 12:00 p.m. A Copy, Teste: EDWARD F. JEWETT, Clerk I ASK FOR THIS: Lynn L. Robinson, Esquire (VSB #43143) 8 West Leigh Street Richmond, Virginia 23220 TEL: (804) 225-9027 FAX: (804) 225-9076 virgiNia: iN thE JuvENiLE aND DOmEstic rELatiONs District cOurt Of the City of Richmond Commonwealth of Virginia, in re ed’tonia baskerville, Juvenile Case No. JJ072941-14 OrDEr Of puBLicatiON The object of this suit is to: Terminate the residual parental rights (“RPR”) of Unknown (Father), of Ed’Tonia Baskerville, child, DOB 9/5/2003, “RPR” means all rights and responsibilities remaining with parent after transfer of legal custody or guardianship of the person, including but not limited to rights of: visitation; adoption consent; determination of religious affiliation; and responsibility for support. It is ORDERED that the defendant Unknown, Father, appear at the above-named Court and protect his/her interest on or before December 17, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. Kate O’Leary, Esq. 730 E. Broad St., 8th Floor Richmond, Virginia 23219 804-646-3493 virgiNia: iN thE JuvENiLE aND DOmEstic rELatiONs District cOurt Of the City of Richmond Commonwealth of Virginia, in re Tadiyah DiaVian boisseau, Juvenile Case No. J78220-12, 13, 14 OrDEr Of puBLicatiON The object of this suit is to: Terminate the residual parental rights (“RPR”) of Unknown, (Father), and Shantae Yolanda Boisseau, (Mother) of Tadiyah Diavian Boisseau, child, DOB 1/31/2006, “RPR” means all rights and responsibilities remaining with parent after transfer of legal custody or guardianship of the person, including but not limited to rights of: visitation; adoption consent; determination of religious affiliation; and responsibility for support. It is ORDERED that the defendant Unknown (Father), and Shantae Yolanda Boisseau (Mother) appear at the above-named Court and protect his/her interest on or before March 9, 2016 at 9:40 a.m., Court Room #5. Kate O’Leary, Esq. Continued on next page

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Few black coaches at top tier teams By Fred Jeter

On NCAA football’s top tier — Bowl Championship Subdivision (BCS) — statistics show a dramatic disparity. African-Americans comprise 53 percent of athletes but only 11 percent of head coaches, according to a 2014 report of The Institute of Diversity and Ethics in Sport. The report was authored by Dr. Richard Lapchick of the University of Central Florida and director of the institute. The under-representation of African-American coaches among the 128 BCS members may worsen before getting better. Trouble signs aren’t far away. Coach Mike London, the University of Virginia’s beleaguered fifth-year coach, is sitting on what is commonly known as “the hot seat.” London is not alone. Temperatures are rising on gridiron coaching seats held by white and black coaches all across America. Longhorns Coach Charlie Strong at the University of Texas and Purdue University’s Darrell Hazell are among AfricanAmerican coaches feeling the most heat. Never has the coaching chair been smoking more at U.Va., where Coach London is 25-43 overall and 12-31 against ACC competition. His current season is 2-5 overall, 1-2 in the Atlantic Coast Conference and attendance at games is dwindling. Barring a major turnaround, Virginia is gazing at a fifth straight losing season. Based on their records at the top level, African-American FBS coaches held in highest regard are Kevin Sumlin at Texas A&M University, Ruffin McNeil at East Carolina University, James Franklin at Penn State University and Stanford University’s David Shaw. Coach London is the sole African-American head coach at Virginia’s three Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) schools — U.Va., Virginia Tech and Old Dominion University. There are two well-known African-American coaches at majority-white Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) schools in Virginia. Turner Gill is 26-18 overall at Liberty University, but a strugContinued from previous page

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virgiNia: iN thE JuvENiLE aND DOmEstic rELatiONs District cOurt Of the City of Richmond Commonwealth of Virginia, in re shantae michelle boisseau, Juvenile Case No. J78220-12, 13, 14 OrDEr Of puBLicatiON The object of this suit is to: Terminate the residual parental rights (“RPR”) of Sean Wilson, (Father), Unknown, (Father), and Shantae Yolanda Boisseau, (Mother) of Shantae Michelle Boisseau, child, DOB 12/18/2007, “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 Sean Wilson, (Father), Unknown, (Father) and Shantae Yolanda Boisseau (Mother) appear at the above-named Court and protect his/her interest on or before March 9, 2016 at 9:40 a.m., Court Room #5. Kate O’Leary, Esq. 730 E. Broad St., 8th Floor Richmond, Virginia 23219 804-646-3493

virgiNia: iN thE JuvENiLE aND DOmEstic rELatiONs District cOurt Of the City of Richmond Commonwealth of Virginia, in re Aiden marvin-carter flack, Juvenile Case No. J8613114,15,16,17,18 OrDEr Of puBLicatiON The object of this suit is to: Terminate the residual parental rights (“RPR”) of Michael Charity, (Father), Lavert Redd, (Father), Unknown, (Father), and Jamar Edmunds, (Father) of Aiden Marvin-Carter Flack, child, DOB 1/10/2012, “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 Michael Charity, (Father), Lavert Redd, (Father), Unknown (Father), and Jamar Edmunds, (Father) appear at the abovenamed Court and protect his/her interest on or before December 1, 2015 at 2:00 P.M. Angela Benjamin-Daniels, Esq. 730 E. Broad St., 8th Floor Richmond, Virginia 23219 804-646-3493

virgiNia: iN thE JuvENiLE aND DOmEstic rELatiONs District cOurt Of the City of Richmond Commonwealth of Virginia, in re Clarence mcCutchen, Jr., Juvenile Case No. J-83630-11-00, J-83630-12-00 OrDEr Of puBLicatiON The object of this suit is to: Terminate the residual parental rights (“RPR”) of Clarence McCutchen, Sr., (Father) and Shantae Yolanda Boisseau, (Mother) of Clarence McCutchen, Jr., child, DOB 6/30/2010, “RPR” means all rights and responsibilities remaining with parent after transfer of legal custody or guardianship of the person, including but not limited to rights of: visitation; adoption consent; determination of religious affiliation; and responsibility for support. It is ORDERED that the defendant Clarence McCutchen, Sr., (Father), and Shantae Yolanda Boisseau (Mother) appear at the abovenamed Court and protect his/her interest on or before March 9, 2016 at 9:40 a.m., Court Room #5. Kate O’Leary, Esq.

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gling 3-4 this season. Gill is former head coach at FBS University at Buffalo (20-30) and University of Kansas (5-19). Everett Withers, interim head coach at University of North Carolina in 2011 (65), is now 16-5 in two seasons at James Madison University, including 7-1 this season. Withers’ upward mobility may be slowed by his 59-49 nationally televised loss to the University of Richmond last Saturday — a contest that drew ESPN’s Coach London College Game Day coverage. Latrell Scott, now at Norfolk State University, is a former UR coach. So why so few African-American coaches when black players have become a majority on many teams? The Diversity and Ethics report offers this information re-

Current FBS Black Coaches School, Year Hired, Overall Record, 2015 Record

Curtis Johnson, Tulane University, 2012 (14-30, 2-5) Paul Haynes, Kent State University, 2013 (9-22, 3-5)

Dino Babers, Bowling Green State University, 2014 (14-8, 6-2) Ruffin McNeil, East Carolina University, 2010 (41-31, 4-4) Willie Taggart, University of South Florida, 2013 (10-21, 4-3) Charlie Strong, University of Texas, 2014, (9-11, 3-4) David Shaw, Stanford University, 2011, (48-13, 6-1) James Franklin, Penn State University, 2014, (13-8, 6-2) Darrell Hazell, Purdue University, 2013, (5-26, 1-6) Kevin Sumlin, Texas A&M University, 2012, (33-13, 5-2) Trent Miles, Georgia State University, 2013, (3-27, 2-4) Derek Mason, Vanderbilt University, 2014, (6-13, 3-4) Michael London, University of Virginia, 2010, (25-43, 2-5) Mike Locksley, University of Maryland interim, 2015, (0-1)

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garding FBS affiliates: • Athletic directors at FBS schools are 77 percent white men and 6 percent white women. • FBS presidents are 75 percent white men and 13 percent white women. • Of campus leadership positions, 88.2 percent are held by white men and women. • All 11 FBS Commissioners are white men. There is not a long history of African-American coaches in college football’s premier division. The first was Willie Jeffries, hired at Wichita State University in 1979. Jeffries was 21-32-2 before Wichita State dropped football entirely in 1986. Jeffries had substantial success at South Carolina State University before going to Wichita State. Currently, rarely are coaches from HBCUs considered for FBS positions at majority-white schools. This is likely due to the overwhelming majority of those in decision-making positions are white. It also is due to the absence of any playoff success by coaches from the historically black FCS conferences, MEAC and SWAC. SWAC no longer participates in NCAA playoffs and MEAC has struggled mightily. MEAC teams are 6-28 in the playoffs and haven’t advanced since 1999. The most-traveled paths to FBS head coaching positions are through stints as assistants at FBS schools and serving as assistants and head coaches at majority-white FCS schools. There are no historically black FBS schools. Part-Time Church Drummer

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Associate for Assessment Policy and Analysis

The City of Richmond is seeking to fill the following position: Administrative Program Support Assistant Public Utilities 35M00000421 Apply by 11/1/15 Executive Assistant III 37M00000024 Office of the Press Secretary Apply by 11/1/2015 Labor Crew Chief - Cemeteries 30M00000617 Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities Apply by 11/8/2015 Maintenance Technician II - Cemeteries 30M00000193 Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities Apply by 11/8/2015 Trades Supervisor I Public Utilities 35M00000226 Apply by 11/8/15 Utility Operator Public Utilities 35M00000283 Apply by 11/15/15 Youth Counselor (2 Positions) 15M00000332 Department of Justice Services Apply by 11/01/2015 ****************** For an exciting career with the City of Richmond, visit our website for additional information and apply today! www.richmondgov.com EOE M/F/D/V

D/M/WBE SUBCONTRACTORS/SUPPLIERS WANTED T. A. Loving Company is seeking certified DBE, MBE, and WBE subcontractors and suppliers for the Church Hill Tank Replacement Richmond, VA project which bids November 16, 2015 at 2:30 PM. Plans and specifications are available at the following locations: T.A. Loving Company, Goldsboro, NC. Potential subcontracting opportunities include but are not limited to demolition, hauling, asphalt paving, earthwork, erosion control, seeding/sodding, demolition, hauling, asphalt paving, earthwork, erosion control, seeding/sodding, painting, electrical, SCADA, clearing & grubbing, insulation (EIFS), survey, fence, concrete forms, concrete rebar, landscaping, pre-stressed concrete tank and tank disinfection. Please contact Michael Cox (mcox@taloving.com) if you are interested in submitting a proposal on any portion(s) of this project. Contact via phone 919-734-8400; fax 919-736-2148; or email. All quotations will be accepted up to bid closing time on bid date. TA Loving Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

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The Richmond Free Press is seeking a reliable and creative person for a part-time graphics position. Enthusiastic individual must be proficient in Macintosh Creative Suite Design software (Indesign and Photoshop), produce accurate, high quality camera-ready advertisements and news page layouts for print production. Meticulous attention to details. Ability to be flexible and work under deadline cooperatively in a team environment is essential. Submit resumé and samples of work to address below.

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BUSINESS ATTRACTION MANAGER Richmond, Virginia

The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) is seeking an experienced sales and marketing professional for the Business Attraction team to build corporate and consulting relationships in the Mid-West region and aggressively promote Virginia as a suitable location for establishment of new business facilities. All candidates must apply through our website http://www.yesvirginia. org/AboutUs/Employment. Application deadline: November 6, 2015. VEDP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or against otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities. It is VEDP’s intent that its employment and personnel policies and practices conform to all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Applicants requiring more information or requiring assistance may contact VEDP Human Resources at 1-804-545-5630 or vedphr@yesvirginia.org. TDD 1-800-828-1120 EOE/M/F/V/D

PoSITIoN: #00104 RoLE TITLE: N/A PAY BAND: UG HIRING RANGE: $65,000.00 - $80,000.00 UNIT/LoCATIoN: Richmond (City) – 760 CLoSING DATE: Friday, November 6, 2015, AT 11:59 P.M. Job Description: The State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) is the Commonwealth’s coordinating body for higher education. The mission, which is outlined in the Code of Virginia, is to advocate and promote the development and operation of an educationally and economically sound, vigorous, progressive, and coordinated system of higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia and to lead state-level strategic planning and policy development and implementation based on research and analysis. The Council also seeks to facilitate collaboration among institutions of higher education that will enhance quality and create operational efficiencies and works with institutions of higher education and their boards on board development. SCHEV recently developed a statewide strategic plan for higher education, referred to as The Virginia Plan for Higher Education (see http://schev.edu/schev/StrategicPlan.asp). SCHEV seeks an Associate for Assessment Policy and Analysis to lead and implement a renewed Virginia assessment policy and to assist in quality improvement initiatives associated with The Virginia Plan. The Associate for Assessment Policy and Analysis will report to the Director of Academic Affairs and work closely with other units at SCHEV. The responsibilities of this positon include the following: leading and implementing revisions to the Virginia Public Higher Education Policy on the Assessment of Student Learning; working with institutions of higher education to develop a meaningful measure of quality in undergraduate education, including civic engagement of graduates and relevance to demand occupations; and working with institutions of higher education and external constituents (business, government, civic organizations) to build relationships that will foster valuable educational experiences for students of Virginia institutions. Minimum Qualification (s): Considerable experience in a higher education or government environment relevant to SCHEV’s work; working knowledge of current issues in assessment and quality improvement in higher education; exceptional written and oral communication skills; skilled at planning, project management, time management, decision-making, and organizational relationships; and proficiency with MS Office applications. High school graduate or equivalent. Preferred Qualification (s): Master’s degree in a field relevant to the requirements of the position (including, but not necessarily limited to: higher education administration, public administration, public policy, statistics); Doctorate or ABD and/or Faculty experience in higher education a plus. Special Instructions to Applicants: This position is considered an exempt position with a contractual agreement. The State Council of Higher Education for Virginia does not accept “See Resume” as a response to any question. Information on the application is the primary source used for screening the position. Failure to complete any section of the application may disqualify the application for further consideration. Applications should include complete work history, including periods of unemployment if applicable. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. To apply for this position, please go to https://jobs.agencies.virginia.gov “The State Council of Higher Education for Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force.” Equal Opportunity Employer

State Council of Higher Education for Virginia 101 North 14th Street – 9th Floor Richmond, Virginia 23219

Associate for Communications and Outreach

POSITION: #00010 ROLE TITLE: N/A PAY BAND: UG HIRING RANGE: $65,000.00 - $80,000.00 UNIT/LOCATION: Richmond (City) – 760 CLOSING DATE: Friday, November 6, 2015, AT 11:59 P.M. Job Description: The State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) is the Commonwealth’s coordinating body for higher education. The mission, which is outlined in the Code of Virginia, is to advocate and promote the development and operation of an educationally and economically sound, vigorous, progressive, and coordinated system of higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia and to lead state-level strategic planning and policy development and implementation based on research and analysis. The Council also seeks to facilitate collaboration among institutions of higher education that will enhance quality and create operational efficiencies and works with institutions of higher education and their boards on board development. SCHEV recently developed a statewide strategic plan for higher education, referred to as The Virginia Plan for Higher Education (see http://schev.edu/schev/StrategicPlan.asp). This plan is intended to be a roadmap for Virginia to become the best educated state by 2030. SCHEV seeks an Associate for Communications and Outreach to lead and implement activities in support of the goals of The Virginia Plan. The Associate for Communications and Outreach will report to the Director of Higher Education Innovation. The incumbent will be responsible for developing and implementing a communications plan that supports SCHEV’s mission, work, and The Plan. This includes the following: researching and regularly reporting to SCHEV and others on state and institutional initiatives to address the statewide goals for higher education; developing and managing a process for ensuring accuracy and timeliness of all communications; and developing tools to increase the effectiveness of communications as well as measuring success and impact of communications efforts. The incumbent will be responsible for writing, reviewing and proofreading communications materials to ensure accuracy, consistency of message, quality, and appropriate positioning; managing the development, distribution, and maintenance of all print and electronic media; preparing talking points, speeches, and presentation materials to support the agency director and executive staff; managing media contacts and responding to media and public inquiries; coordinating SCHEV’s Outstanding Faculty Awards Program; and assisting in all agency outreach activities, including conferences, special events and other major presentations. Minimum Qualification (s): Exceptional writing and editing skills with high attention to detail and ability to adapt a message for all media and audiences; considerable experience developing and managing written and visual content for policy development and implementation; considerable experience working in the field of public administration at a state level or in higher education; skilled at planning, project management, time management, decision-making, and organizational relationships; record of success developing and executing communications programs to support organization goals; and proficiency with MS Office applications. High school graduate or equivalent. Preferred Qualification (s): Bachelor’s degree in a field relevant to the requirements of the position; Master’s degree in relevant program a plus. Special Instructions to Applicants: This position is considered an exempt position with a contractual agreement. The State Council of Higher Education for Virginia does not accept “See Resume” as a response to any question. Information on the application is the primary source used for screening the position. Failure to complete any section of the application may disqualify the application for further consideration. Applications should include complete work history, including periods of unemployment if applicable. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. To apply for this position, please go to https://jobs.agencies.virginia.gov “The State Council of Higher Education for Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force.” Equal Opportunity Employer

State Council of Higher Education for Virginia 101 North 14th Street – 9th Floor Richmond, Virginia 23219