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Why vote on Nov. 4

‘When we vote, we win’ By Gary L. Flowers

In a Constitutional Republic, the privilege to vote preserves all other rights. But as political science holds, when the action of voting takes place, a reaction follows. In 1870, the 15th Amendment to the United States Constitution granted the privilege of voting to newly emancipated enslaved Americans. Ever since then, Confederates have sought to nullify people of color from voting. The people who wore white robes as Ku Klux Klansmen in the 19th century have grandchildren who wear black robes as judges today. Such judges have allowed the madness of voter suppression to continue. The same states that were placed under the 1965 Voting Rights Act — mostly Southern

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Kent A.P. Smith and Karla Booker seal their union with a kiss Monday. The couple married at Virginia Commonwealth University’s Massey Cancer Center, where Mr. Smith is being treated for a brain tumor and lung cancer.

From this day forward By Holly Rodriguez

The bride, Karla Booker, wore white and a radiant smile. The groom, Kent A.P. Smith, attired in blue, wore a nasal cannula that pumped oxygen. He entered the wedding ceremony Monday in the Healing Garden at Virginia Commonwealth University’s Massey Cancer Center in a wheelchair. They held hands and exchanged loving looks.

A brain tumor and cancer were no match for the couple’s wedding joy. Their love, 40 years in the making, would not be stopped by his diagnosis of a brain tumor and stage 4 lung cancer just four weeks earlier. “I believe that God is blessing this marriage,” said Ms. Booker’s mother, Deloris Bryant-Booker, one of a close circle of 60 family and friends attending the hastily arranged nupPlease turn to A6

states — “coincidentally” are the same states that have enacted onerous barriers to voting, such as enacting voter identification laws. Virginia is one of those states. Some never change. Confederates do not Mr. Flowers die; they multiply. History has shown us that when we vote, we win. And when we stay home, the results are not good. For example, in Virginia when voters turned out en masse for the gubernatorial race in 1989, L. Douglas Wilder won. Similarly, when we showed up to vote in the 2008 presidential election, American history was made. Conversely, in the midterm elections of 2010, only 49 percent of eligible voters participated. What resulted was the rise of the Tea Party, or neo-Confederates, and unreasonable radicals in the halls of Congress. That same year, more Americans voted for contestants on the television show “American Idol” than voted for candidates for Congress. When voters stay home, candidates’ margins of victory are far less than the number of eligible voters who could have voted. According to the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, statewide vote totals in Southern states pale in comparison to non-voting eligible voters. In Virginia’s attorney general race in 2013, Mark R. Herring defeated Mark D. Obenshain by 165 votes. In the 2014 special election in Hampton Roads and the Eastern Shore for the state Senate, Lynwood W. Lewis Jr.’s margin of victory over Wayne Coleman was only nine votes. Every vote counts. Voting is the core of what many refer to as “politics.” And politics is, in essence, who gets what, how much and when. While there are distasteful barriers to voting, such as one-day, weekday elections and voter identification laws, ultimately, effort leads to effects. Not voting rescinds the right to criticize. In other words: Put up via voting or shut up, and impact what is important to you! Gary L. Flowers of Richmond has a range of experience in politics. He is a former legislative aide to Virginia Delegate Jean W. Cunningham, special assistant to former Gov. L. Douglas Wilder, vice president/field director to the Rev. Jesse Jackson’s Rainbow PUSH Coalition and CEO of the Black Leadership Forum Inc.

Warner enters home stretch with lead By Jeremy M. Lazarus

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Festive faces Christopher Bradley, left, and Caser Bradley make bubbles while wearing colorful face paint. They were among hundreds of people who enjoyed the 10th Annual Imagine Festival on Oct. 18. Location: Broad Rock Sports Complex on South Side. The event celebrates diverse communities with musical and dance performances, arts and crafts, food, sports and other activities.

Next week, voters will decide whether U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner gets a fresh six-year term. Still enjoying the highest approval rating among Virginia’s elected officials, Sen. Warner appears to be a favorite to keep the seat he first won in 2008 heading into the election next Tuesday, Nov. 4. That’s a remarkable feat in a state rated a battleground and at a time when Democrats in other toss-up states are rated underdogs. Though Sen. Warner still needs supporters to actually cast ballots to make it a reality, the most recent pre-election snapshot of voter opinion indicates the 59-year-old Democrat holds at least a 10-point lead over his two foes, Republican Edward W. “Ed” Gillespie, 53, and a largely unknown Libertarian Party candidate, Robert Sarvis, 38. One element fueling support for the millionaire senator is his stance on issues important to ordinary people. On civil rights, for example, the national NAACP gives Sen. Warner an A rating, citing his votes on issues ranging from immigration reform to equal pay for women. And unlike his two foes, Sen. Warner supports President Obama’s proposal to raise the minimum wage from $7.25 an hour to $10.10 an hour as a way to lift families out of poverty. The incumbent senator also supports extending unemployment payments beyond 26 weeks for people struggling to find work.

Lines drawn in 7th District House race By Joey Matthews

Democrat Jack Trammell will need a big turnout and major support from black voters to have any chance to win the 7th District House seat. He made that clear in discussing his strategy to win the election next Tuesday, Nov. 4, in his face-off with his heavily favored Republican rival, Dave Brat, a fellow Randolph-Macon College professor. “In the 7th district, the African-American

vote represents 17 percent of the electorate and is critical to the success of my campaign,” Dr. Trammell told the Free Press. “It is my hope that African-American voters — and all voters — understand how critical their vote is in midterm elections, not just in presidential campaign years. “It will make the difference in whether or not our progressive districts are gerrymandered,” he said, “and whether or not we all have full access to the voting booth.” Dr. Trammell is the underdog in the

traditionally Republican-voting district, which stretches from Richmond’s West End through most of Henrico County and beyond. The district also includes a large share of Chesterfield County and all of Culpeper, Goochland, Hanover, Louisa, New Kent, Orange and Spotsylvania counties. Dr. Trammell, associate professor in sociology and full-time director of disability support services at the Ashland college, said Please turn to A6

He also opposes a Republican attempt to slash spending on food stamps and has pushed proposals to ease the heavy burden of student loans on college graduates. That puts him at odds with his main opponent, Mr. Gillespie, a political strategist who touts himself as the grandson of a janitor but made his millions lobbying Congress and the White House on behalf of corporate clients seeking beneficial changes in government regulatory and tax policies. Mr. Gillespie opposes any raise in the federally mandated minimum wage, calling it a job killer. Instead, he wants to provide Please turn to A6

Have your photo ID ready Voters must present a photo ID Tuesday to cast a ballot in the midterm elections. The new requirement, approved by the General Assembly last year, outlines what types of IDs will be accepted. They are: • A valid Virginia driver’s license; • A Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles-issued ID; • A valid U.S. passport; • A valid employee ID; • Other government-issued IDs; and • A valid Virginia college or university ID. City Registrar Kirk Showalter said voters can get free photo IDs at her office and voter registration offices around the state through Election Day — Tuesday, Nov. 4. The Richmond registrar’s office is on the first floor of City Hall at 900 E. Broad St. in Downtown and can be contacted at (804) 646-5950. Without a photo ID, Ms. Showalter said, voters will have to cast a provisional ballot and bring a photo ID to the registrar’s office by noon next Friday, Nov. 7, to have their vote count. Ms. Showalter said voters experiencing problems Tuesday should contact the registrar’s office in the city or county in which they are registered to vote. To report any problem or seek help on Election Day, the ACLU of Virginia has set up a local election hotline at (804) 644-8080 and a statewide hotline at (800) 678-9885. The Democratic Party of Virginia also has set up a voter helpline at (844) 840-2014. The Republican Party of Virginia also has one at (703) 838-7774. The Central Virginia Chapter of the A. Philip Randolph Institute is offering rides to the polls at (804) 228-1744.

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Three city schools that had been denied accreditation have been given a second chance. The Virginia Board of Education granted Armstrong and George Wythe high schools and Boushall Middle School conditional accreditation last Thursday, according to Charles Pyle, a state education department spokesman. The ruling gives Richmond Public Schools up to three years to make changes at each school that would lead to better student scores on SOL tests and full accreditation. RPS officials were able to convince the board’s accountability committee that the school system is taking sufficient measures to improve student performance. With the release of SOL results in September, all three schools failed to meet accreditation standards for the fourth consecutive year. Conditionally accredited status is awarded to a school that fails to meet accreditation requirements for four consecutive years and receives permission from the Board of Education to implement an improvement plan. A school that is conditionally accredited can have its accreditation denied if it fails to meet the full requirements within the agreed-upon timeframe, or if it fails to have its annual application for conditional accreditation renewed. The ruling leaves Thompson Middle School as the lone unaccredited school among the city’s 44 public schools. Overall, only 11 city schools met the state standards for full accreditation.

Police sergeant wins top fire award The SUV was fully engulfed in flames. Overheated tires were exploding and black smoke shrouded the vehicle. But Richmond Police Sgt. Chris Jernigan kept his focus on saving the woman who was trapped inside the vehicle that had burst into flames after hitting a bridge on Interstate 195. Disregarding his own safety, he managed to get the woman out. His heroism on Sept. 6, 2014, has been recognized. He is the 2014 recipient of the Medal of Valor, the highest honor given by the Richmond Department of Fire and Emergency Services. Fire Chief Robert A. Creecy presented the medal to Sgt. Jernigan Oct. 23 at the department’s annual awards program at Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School. Several firefighters also received awards for bravery and contributions to the department during the ceremony. Sgt. Jernigan Here is a list of the winners, by award:

• Fire Chief’s Commendation Medal Lt. Jamie Potter Master Firefighter Thomas Chenault Jr. • Meritorious Service Medal Capt. Keith Vida Lt. Christopher Armstrong Master Firefighters William Dew, Michael Goodman, Phillip Ledbetter Firefighters Brian Beatty, Michelle Haga, Sean Labadie, Michael Stallings, Christopher Wells • Lifesaving Medal Lieutenants Hallie Neville, Raymond Neville, Mark Ryals EMTs Scott Cowerdy, Shawn Elliott, Steve Faynor, David Hilliard Master Firefighter Michael Miller Firefighters Michael Anderson, Kae Asima, Hampton Couser, Ward Harris, Kevin Knight, Ricky Payne, Jay Scales, Mike Smith, Keron Tull, Shaun Whiteley • Civilian Lifesaving Medal Quimari Bates, Dan Schunacher • Marvin Griffin Community Service Medal Battalion Chief Warren Cersley • Fire Chief’s Award of Excellence Lieutenants Ronald Edwards Jr., Robert Hagaman, David Loving Master Firefighter William McCarty Firefighter Reiner De Los Santos • Firefighter of the Year Firefighter Courtland Lambert • Rookie of the Year Firefighter Marcus McGee • Junior Officer of the Year Lt. Jamie Potter • Instructor of the Year Lt. Shawn McGovern • Assistant Fire Marshal of the Year Firefighter Mary Bell Jr. • Meritorious Achievement Ribbon Battalion Chief Kent Taylor Lieutenants Robert Maass, Jamie Potter, Joseph Schmidt, Sekou Abdus- Sabur, Christopher Spencer, Charles Stowell Jr. Firefighters Russell Acors, Alexander Ailor, Kenneth Aliceburg, Dwayne Carter, Rebecca Cheeley, Keith Cousins, Jeremiah French, Carlin Gibson, Michelle Haga, Jeffrey Lawson, David Lockett, Terry Milby, Michael Pileski, Patrick Simon, Chadwick Waddy, Everett Wood • Unit Citation Engine 22, Truck 22 in response to a Jan. 10, 2014, fire on Keighly Road Engine 21, Truck 22 in response to a traffic accident Aug. 1, 2014 Quint 13 in response to a gunshot victim on Aug. 22, 2013 • Lifesaving Ribbon Lieutenants Mark Dabrishus, Richard Nunnally, Jamie Potter Master Firefighters Wesley Taylor, Steven Wegner Firefighters Russell Acors, Alexander Ailor, Roderick Brown, Timothy Butler, Carlin Gibson, Samuel Graham, Wayne Newcomb, Charles Stowell III • Civilian Citation Police Sgt. William Booth, Ron Judah, Kathy Thompson, Tammy Wolfe

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Cityscape Slices of life and scenes in Richmond

A wall of scaffolding now surrounds the historic Leigh Street Armory in Jackson Ward — a clear sign that work is under way to convert the 109-yearold building into the new home of the Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia. About $8 million is to be poured into the building and a new addition. The goal: To create a visitor-friendly space where the history of African-Americans in this state can be told — from 1619 to the present. The museum, now at 00 Clay St., expects to relocate to the armory in the 100 block of West Leigh Street within a year.

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Learning incentives.

“Some elementary school students in our Mini-Economy program came up with the idea for an insurance company. The students lost wages for forgetting to do classroom chores, so they issued protection policies. When some of their classmates turned out to be high-risk, they developed pricing levels. If students made five claims in one month, their premium went up. Try teaching that out of a book.” – Stephen Day, Director VCU School of Business Center for Economic Education

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Va. chief justice portrait presented A portrait of the late Justice Leroy Sr., responded with editorials Rountree Hassell Sr., the first Africanhammering Justice Hassell for American chief justice of the Virginia limiting the photographers to Supreme Court, now hangs in the state’s one from a white-owned daily highest court building in Downtown. newspaper. For years after, the The oil-on-canvas painting by artist Free Press continued pressing Jean Garver was commissioned by the the chief justice to change the Virginia Bar Association and was preuse of male-dominated language sented Tuesday at a ceremony attended on the court’s website. by Justice Hassell’s widow, Linda G. HasIt took eight years and new sell; daughters; granddaughter; and other justices to end the fight. When family and friends, as well as his judicial Justice Cleo Powell, the court’s colleagues on the state’s highest court. first black female member, was Family of the late chief justice attended Tuesday’s ceremony. From left: his widow, Linda G. Hassell; daughters Stephanie George K. Martin, managing partner installed, she ensured Ms. Sellars Hassell and Joanna Green; Joanna’s mother-in-law, Jewell Green; of McGuireWoods’ Richmond office and would be one of the pool photog- and Joanna’s husband, Jared Green, and their daughter, Alana. a longtime friend of Justice Hassell, raphers for her ceremony, with spoke at the ceremony at the court at 9th the support of the new chief justice, In 1989, Gov. Gerald L. Baliles appointed him to the state’s and Franklin streets. They attended the Cynthia D. Kinser, who is now planning highest court, where he served for 22 years before his death in University of Virginia together, where to retire. Chief Justice Kinser also com- February 2011 at age 55. He was chief justice of the court from Photos by Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press Mr. Martin now serves as rector. pleted the erasure of sexist language on February 2003 to January 2011. In an ironic twist, award-winning Free This portrait of late Virginia Supreme Court the website, an effort ultimately begun Since 1943, the bar association has commissioned a portrait Press photographer Sandra Sellars served Chief Justice Leroy R. Hassell Sr. was under Chief Justice Hassell. of each new justice and presented it to the court when the as the pool photographer for non-daily commissioned by the Virginia Bar Association Justice Hassell rose from segregated justice retires. newspapers at the event at the request and now hangs Downtown in the state’s schools in his native Norfolk to earn a The painting now hangs in the elegant and columned courthighest court. of the Virginia Press Association. law degree from Harvard Law School. room where the seven Supreme Court justices preside. In 2003, Justice Hassell barred Ms. Sellars from photograph- He became a partner at McGuireWoods in Richmond, where Farnaz F. Thompson, assistant attorney general in the civil ing his installation as chief justice as the pool photographer for he was involved in community betterment. He served on the litigation division of the Virginia Attorney General’s Office the nation’s black-owned newspapers. Richmond School Board for several years and as co-counsel to and a former law clerk for Justice Hassell, also spoke at the The Free Press, then led by the late Raymond H. Boone the Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority. ceremony.

Late Free Press founder honored by VCU’s Wilder School

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Jean Patterson Boone, publisher and president of the Richmond Free Press, accepted the Hill-Robinson Expansion of Freedom Award on behalf of her late husband, Free Press Founder Raymond H. Boone. From left: Dr. Niraj Verma, dean of Virginia Commonwealth University’s L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs; Mrs. Boone; former Gov. L. Douglas Wilder; Dr. Grace E. Harris, retired provost and vice president of academic affairs at VCU; and VCU President Michael Rao.

Raymond H. Boone held an unMr. Boone was recognized for “servswerving commitment to social justice. ing as the commonwealth’s foremost He drew inspiration from freedom advocate for racial justice and equality fighters such as the renowned Richfor nearly six decades,” organizers of mond lawyers Oliver W. Hill Sr. and the event stated. Spottswood W. Robinson III, who Among numerous other accomplishlitigated several landmark civil rights ments, Mr. Boone was the editor of the cases. Richmond Afro-American for 15 years Mr. Boone, the founder of the Richand founded the First Amendment-driven mond Free Press who died in June, Free Press in 1992. Mr. Boone was honored last week with an award Other honorees: Lifetime Achievement: Dr. John P. Thomas, execunamed for the two late civil rights advocates at the 10th Annual Excellence in Virginia Govern- tive director of the Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service at the University of Virginia. ment Awards. Public Private Partnership: Peninsula Council for The Hill-Robinson Expansion of Freedom Workforce Development, President and CEO Matthews Award was one of seven presented by the L. James, Vice President Shawn Avery. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Innovation in Government: Virginia Department of Affairs at Virginia Commonwealth University. The Planning and Budget, Director Daniel Timberlake. Community Enhancement: Appalachian Prosperity awards honor the accomplishments of those who have contributed to the well-being of Virginia’s Project, Co-directors Skip Skinner, Pace Lochte and communities and citizens and the practice of Marcia Quesenberry, and Suzanne Morse Moomaw, academic lead. good government. Public Information: Richmond Forum, Executive Mr. Boone’s posthumous award was accepted Director and Producer William H. Chapman. MG-14-VA16-D 5.418x10.5_Layout 1 10/24/14 1:41 PMUnsung Page 1 Hero: Martin “Tutti” Townes, head butler, by his widow, Jean Patterson Boone, publisher Executive Mansion. and president of the Free Press. Paid Political Advertisement

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Voter turnout is key question in Tuesday elections By Jeremy M. Lazarus

U.S. Rep. Robert C. “Bobby” Scott is unopposed for election to his 12th term in Congress. Petersburg Delegate Rosalyn R. Dance appears to be cruising to an easy victory over challenger Preston T. Brown in the race to succeed Henry L. Marsh III in the state Senate. And interim Richmond Circuit Court Clerk Edward F. Jewett appears headed to an easy win over his challenger, Emmett Johnson Jafari, in the special election to succeed Bevill Dean, who previously held the post. The only real question is how many voters will show up on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 4. With the races missing the competitive fire that fuels participation, it’s hard to tell whether the polls will be busy or relatively empty. Kirk Showalter, Richmond’s voter registrar, said she initially projected 67,000 of the city’s 130,000 registered voters might show up because of the U.S. Senate contest between incumbent Democrat Mark R. Warner and Republican challenger Edward W. “Ed” Gillespie. But she is scaling back her forecast amid signs that even that Senate contest is failing to stir much buzz. One sign, she said, that interest in this election is flagging: Absentee ballot requests are below expectations. Ms. Showalter is still hoping to see a 2006-level turnout of about 54,000 voters, then 54 percent of those registered. That year, participation was heightened by a hot U.S. Senate race in which Democrat Jim Webb won a narrow upset over incumbent Republican George Allen. But Ms. Showalter considers it possible that this year could resemble 2010. In that midterm, only about 32,000 city voters participated, or about 25 percent of those registered. The only big race that year involved Rep. Scott, who easily beat three largely unknown and underfunded challengers. Here are the races, besides the U.S. Senate, that will be on the ballot by locality:

Richmond U.S. House of Representatives: 3rd District, which includes most of the city. Rep. Scott, who is completing his 22nd year in office, is unopposed for another two-year term. 7th District, which includes 15 precincts, mostly in the 1st and 4th City Council districts. Contest features two Randolph-Macon professors, Republican Dave A. Brat and Democrat John K. “Jack” Trammell, and a little-known Libertarian Party candidate, James A. Carr. Dr. Brat, who ousted former House Majority Leader Eric Cantor in the GOP primary, is considered the likely winner in this reliably GOP district. Dr. Trammell is not believed to have made substantial inroads and still is introducing himself to voters in his ads. Mr. Carr is not considered a factor. Virginia Senate District 16: Stretches to Hopewell and Petersburg and includes 18 Richmond precincts mostly in the 7th and 8th City Council districts. Delegate Dance, a nine-year General Assembly veteran, won the Democratic nomination to run in this special election. The winner will serve the final year of Mr. Marsh’s term. Mr. Marsh resigned during the summer after nearly 22 years in the Senate to take a seat on the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board. People already are lining up to run for Delegate Dance’s seat in the Virginia House of Delegates in the belief she will defeat Mr. Brown, a Richmond businessman. Mr. Brown also lost in 2011 to Mr. Marsh by a 2-1 margin in his first bid for the Senate. He is mounting another independent challenge, but remains short of funds and has garnered little visibility for this long-shot run. The winner would need to run for a full, four-year Senate term in 2015. Circuit Court Clerk: Citywide. Mr. Jewett, with 29 years of experience in the clerk’s office, has the support of the legal community and the Democratic nomination. He is expected to easily brush off Mr. Jafari, owner of African American Tours. Mr. Jafari also lost in 2011 to Mr. Dean, then the incumbent clerk. The post opened after Mr. Dean resigned in December 2013. Mr. Jewett has served as interim clerk since mid-January.

a bigger tax credit to low-income workers. As has been the case across the country, Mr. Gillespie has sought to make this election a referendum on the Affordable Care Act (ACA), or Obamacare, the health insurance reform law that has been a signature achievement of President Obama. Sen. Warner, who voted for the law, has said it is flawed but opposes repeal. In speech after speech, the senator reminds voters that Medicare was opposed by the Republicans, but ended up being a favorite with the public after changes were made. “When you pass major legislation, you have to be willing to come back a year or two or three later and say ‘we’ve got to fix this,’” he said. Among changes he wants to see, he proposes the ACA provide for lower-cost plans for young adults and an expansion in the number of small companies exempt from offering insurance to their workers. Mr. Gillespie is opposed to the ACA. He supported the Republican shutdown of the government in 2013 in order to defund the health care program, according to the Huffington Post, an online news operation. The former advisor to President George W. Bush is pushing his own health care bill to replace the ACA. His plan, based on a conservative think tank’s proposal, would offer tax credits for consumers to pay for insurance. The plan would allow the credit to grow depending on the family’s size and a person’s age. He also wants to allow insurers to compete across state lines, pushing competition as the way to reduce premiums for customers.

Correction Elizabeth Hobbs Keckley, who bought her freedom and later became a dressmaker, personal maid and confidante to the wife of President Abraham Lincoln, was portrayed in Steven Spielberg’s award-winning movie, “Lincoln.” The Free Press gave the incorrect name of the movie in an article in the Oct. 23-25 edition on the recent dedication of a marker honoring Ms. Keckley placed at the Dinwiddie County courthouse.

Chesterfield County U.S. House of Representatives: 4th District, which includes Bermuda and portions of Dale, Matoaca and Clover Hill districts. Republican incumbent J. Randy Forbes, who has served 13 years, is the favorite to win two more years. His challengers include Democrat and Chester newspaperman Elliott G. Fausz and Libertarian Party candidate and real estate broker Bo C. Brown. 7th House District, which includes Midlothian and portions of Dale, Matoaca and Clover Hill districts. Dr. Brat, the Republican, is the frontrunner in the race with two challengers, Dr. Trammell, a Democrat, and Mr. Carr, a Libertarian. Virginia Senate District 16: Includes precincts in Bermuda District. Delegate Dance is the front-runner in the special election to fill the vacancy. Mr. Brown, an independent, is her competition. Circuit Court Clerk: Countywide. Special election to replace Judy Worthington, who resigned in April. Four people are in the race, Republican Wendy S. Hughes, now a clerk in a lower county court, Democrat Peter G. Dunnaville, a lawyer, and independents Kelly F. Ecimovic, a state debt collector, and David W. Schneider, a bail bondsman. Mr. Dunnaville would be the first African-American to hold a constitutional office in the county should he win.

Constitutional amendment on ballot

Should spouses of soldiers, sailors and Marines killed in war receive an exemption from paying local property taxes on their residences? That question will be on every Virginia

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Henrico County U.S. House of Representatives: 3rd District, which includes Varina and part of Fairfield district. Rep. Scott is unopposed. 7th District, includes the rest of the county. Three-way contest between front-runner, Dr. Brat, Republican, and two others, Dr. Trammell, Democrat, and Mr. Carr, Libertarian. School Board: Three Chopt District. There is a special election in the district to replace Diana Winston, who resigned from the board in 2013. Robert G. Boyle Jr., who replaced her as a board appointee, is not running. Voters will choose between Surya P. Dahkar and Michelle F. “Micky” Ogburn.

However, Sen. Warner and other critics have noted that Mr. Gillespie’s plan would give the rich and poor the same amount of tax credits, whether a family needed the help or not. And more importantly, popular features of Obamacare, including coverage for people with pre-existing conditions and the right of children to stay on a family policy until age 26, would be severely curtailed or eliminated, critics argue. On other issues, Mr. Gillespie has had a harder time gaining traction against the senator, whose centrist, problem-solving approach has won him endorsements from a wide range of Republicans, including his predecessor, former Sen. John W. Warner, who is no relation to Sen. Mark Warner. While Mr. Gillespie has described himself as a “partisan warrior,” Sen. Warner has talked up his ability to cross party lines. “Virtually every piece of legislation I work on,” he said, “I start with a Republican partner. The way you solve problems is from the center out, not from the extremes.” He also has taken stands that at times make him sound like a Republican. For example, he’s more hawkish than most Democrats in urging the use of American forces against the Islamic State. Sen. Warner also has been out front on the need to cut the $17 trillion national debt — a favorite GOP issue. He has called on Mr. Gillespie and other Republicans to abandon their opposition to tax increases and urged Democrats to support changes in Social Security and Medicare as the only way to bring U.S. debt under control. In public and private, he has said that Democrats “are going to have to acknowledge that Medicare and Social Security are the greatest programs ever, but we’ve got to make some changes in them or they won’t be here 40 years from now.” Sen. Warner also has pre-empted Mr. Gillespie on another Republican issue with his call for a simpler and fairer tax code. And in some cases, Mr. Gillespie has ended up taking a “me too” position. One example is on the automatic budget cuts to defense spending. Mr. Gillespie has harshly criticized those cuts as harmful to national security, sounding like Sen. Warner, who earlier called those automatic cuts “stupidity on steroids.”

voter’s ballot in the Nov. 4 election. A yes vote would amend the state Constitution to allow an exemption on the principal residence of widows and widowers who remain unmarried after

their husband or wife dies in action. A no vote would deny the exemption. Four years ago, voters approved a similar exemption for veterans who were left 100 percent disabled and their spouses.

Crusade for Voters endorses no one The city’s oldest black political organization, the Richmond Crusade for Voters, is not issuing any candidate endorsements. Lamar Dixon, president of the Crusade, confirmed that the 58-year-old group is not officially backing any of the candidates in the Tuesday, Nov. 4, election. As far as anyone can remember, this is the first time the Democratic-leaning group failed to issue endorsements in a general election. At stake this time: A U.S. Senate seat, U.S. House seats, a Richmond-Petersburg state Senate seat and local posts, including the circuit court clerk. “I’ve been a member since 1978, and I can’t remember another time when the Crusade did not endorse,” said E. Martin “Marty” Jewell, a former Crusade president and former City Council member.

Reflecting the Crusade’s steady decline in recent years, the group apparently did not have enough members present to consider endorsements at it most recent meeting Oct. 21. Mr. Dixon said that the Crusade requires at least 20 members to be present for a vote on endorsements. He said that threshold was not met by the time the endorsement vote came up. The Crusade was created in 1956 to educate and mobilize voters for candidates supportive of community progress and the black community. The founders included now-retired physician Dr. William Ferguson Reid, who broke the whitesonly color line that existed since Reconstruction with his election to the General Assembly in 1968, and two deceased Richmonders, Dr. William S. Thornton, a podiatrist, and John M. Brooks, a NAACP organizer.

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he was urged to run by Democrats and some of his students. “My students said I should model what I’ve asked them to do, which is service learning,” he said. “When you teach a course, two-thirds is theory, the last third you go out into the community to see how real people are affected.” Dr. Trammell said he has received “wise counsel” from politicians such as Richmond Mayor Dwight C. Jones and state Sen. A. Donald McEachin of Henrico County on campaigning. In his efforts to woo black voters, he said he has met with NAACP members and visited African-American churches in Hanover and Orange counties. He and Dr. Brat, an economics professor and Tea Party favorite, are near polar opposites on the issues. Dr. Brat spouts a conservative Republican line. For example, he favors privatizing Social Security so people can invest their own money rather than relying on stable payments from the government. He also supports a constitutional amendment that would require Congress to balance the federal budget. He wants to repeal the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, and opposes any increase in the minimum wage. He

wants to secure U.S. borders to prevent illegal immigration, calling an open border “a national security threat and an economic threat that our country cannot ignore.” Dr. Trammell wants to maintain Social Security as a vital government program. He favors raising the minimum wage and backs comprehensive immigration reform that would provide illegal entrants already in the country with a path to citizenship. He also proposes fixes for the Affordable Care Act and reforms for federal educational standards. He also advocates for increasing broadband access in rural parts of the district and for increasing bus transit from the city into the suburbs. At Tuesday’s first and only debate between the two candidates at Randolph-Macon, Dr. Brat repeatedly attempted to tie Dr. Trammell to what he called “the failed policies” of the Obama administration. He called Obamacare “a federal top-down product with a mandate that has already failed.” Mr. Trammell countered, “Do we need to fix things? Of course we do. We need to help small businesses out. But we can’t throw out the baby with the bath water.” Both candidates said they support U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine’s position that Congress should debate and vote on whether to authorize airstrikes against Islamic militants in Syria and Iraq.

From this day forward

making wedding plans. They decided to relocate Mr. Smith from his tials. “It was meant to be. I am joyfully happy residence in Richmond to Ms. Booker’s home for both of them.” in Atlanta, where he would telecommute for his Mr. Smith, 52, and Ms. Booker, 51, met in job as director of business development at River the fifth grade, when their families lived in San City Comprehensive Counseling Services. Rafael, Calif. Their mothers became best friends. But the new chapter in the couple’s lives took And Mr. Smith became best friends with Ms. a different turn about a month ago. Booker’s brother. During a trip to In the intervenRichmond to move ing years, the Smiths his belongings, Mr. left California and Smith became ill. Docthe family settled in tors discovered a brain Richmond, where Mr. tumor. They also found Smith’s father, Dr. he had advanced-stage Lindley T. Smith, has lung cancer. Radiation been a practicing ophtreatments began. Chethalmologist for many motherapy protocols years. are being evaluated. The families were Mr. Smith adorns his bride’s finger with her It all came as a in and out of touch wedding band. shock, Dr. Smith said. through the decades as the children became adults. “Kent’s illness has impacted me as a father, which Mr. Smith was appointed by then-Gov. George I try to temper with my knowledge as a clinician,” Allen as acting director of the state Department he said. “But being a father trumps that.” of Minority Business Enterprise. Later, Gov. Jim The wedding, planned for spring 2015, was Gilmore appointed him to the Virginia Parole Board, moved up — way up — to Oct. 27. a position he held from 1998 until 2001. The groom, who left his hospital bed, was In 2013, the power of the Internet brought wheeled into the ceremony displaying his usual Mr. Smith and Ms. Booker together. They upbeat and positive demeanor. reconnected on Facebook, and recently began “Are y’all ready?” he asked the guests as Continued from A1

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Tom Coates officiates at the ceremony as the bride and groom share a laugh. Above, the beautifully decorated wedding cake.

his bride was poised to walk into the hospital garden. “Let’s get this party started!” The guests broke into joyous laughter. Ms. Booker was escorted to the altar — the garden’s gazebo swing — by her sons. Her mother joined them in giving her away. The couple sat side by side on the swing as they exchanged vows. It was emotional and, at times, tearful. But the couple smiled when they first kissed as husband and wife.

“I am honored to be the one to love him — right here, right now,” the new Mrs. Smith said. Cake, champagne and bubbles followed the ceremony. “She loves me with all her heart and I love her with all my heart,” Mr. Smith said. After greeting guests, Mr. Smith began to feel ill. He was whisked away by Massey Cancer Center staff to his hospital room, where the couple spent the afternoon for their honeymoon.

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VSU alumni, students remain loyal despite problems By Joey Matthews

Amid the joyous reunions and celebrations at Virginia State University’s homecoming activities last weekend, questions swirled about the financial woes engulfing the institution and threatening the tenure of President Keith T. Miller. VSU alumni, students and supporters discussed the $19.5 million budget shortfall that has cast a shadow over the university. While some called for the return of VSU’s former president, Eddie N. Moore Jr., who now serves as the interim president and CEO of Norfolk State University, they also voiced loyal support for the 132-year-old historically black institution. Several offered suggestions to put VSU on more solid financial footing. Walter Florence, a former Trojans football player and 1990 graduate in public administration, said he is impressed by the physical growth of the campus over the past 24 years. “However, it’s a little disheartening to know that the school is going through financial problems,” he said. “You want it to be successful as you walk on the grounds of what was your college home.” “You can’t blame it all on Dr. Miller. The board of visitors is there to guide the university, too.” Cecil Avery Jr., a 1997 VSU graduate and assistant principal at Gloucester High School, networked with other alumni to learn more about the budget problems that have prompted the closure of several student residence halls, the continued vacancy of numerous faculty positions and a series of stinging cutbacks in student services. “A lot of schools are in survival mode,” Mr. Avery said. “We’ve just got it a little bit tougher.” Danisha Dunn, a junior and social work major, pointed out that “our last president left less than five years ago. “I’d ask, ‘Why do we now have a $19.5 million deficit?’” Ms. Dunn said she pays $21,000 per year for tuition, room and board to live on campus in Ettrick. “I feel like we shouldn’t be cutting students’ services like we have.” She complained that she now must walk across campus to eat meals after the university shut down full-service options at the Gateway Dining and Event Center near her dormitory. Dr. Miller’s future at the university is to be discussed Friday, Oct. 31, in a special meeting of the board of visitors called by Rector Harry Black. Sources have indicated that an exit strategy for Dr. Miller might be discussed at the meeting. Wayman Adams, a 1977 graduate and truck driver who lives on Richmond’s South Side, warned, “A lot of HBCUs are having the same problems. I don’t really know what’s going on as far as Dr. Miller is concerned, but I hope everyone will work together to fix the problems.” VSU graduate Atiyyah Muhammad, who attended the homecoming football game, said, “I believe there’s been a mismanagement of funds by someone.” “Hopefully, the administration will gather more information and come up with a strategy to recover from this. If they do let (Dr. Miller) go, I think they should bring back Eddie Moore to straighten things out.” Mr. Muhammad’s wife, Ronda, a VSU alumna, was hopeful. “I feel like we’re going to pull through this,” she said. Economics major James Barber, a VSU junior, called Dr. Miller “a visionary.” “He’s going to help make Virginia State one of the elite (HBCUs) right up there with the Howards and the Hamptons,” he said. “I believe he’s going to make stronger rules that are necessary to get through these

challenging times.” He said he would understand, however, if the board of visitors relieves Dr. Miller of his duties. “Education is a business. Everybody’s going to have to tighten up,” Mr. Barber said. To attract more students, he

suggested the school cut tuition, “Instead of going after large offer more attractive payment lumps of money, seek small plans and offer a curriculum amounts, like maybe $5 to $10 “about things that are going a month from alumni, which 135974_0 on today.” should add up to huge, huge Mr. Avery said he believes money for the school.” alumni will rally around their Sean Grandison, a 2005 alma mater, and offered a fund- VSU graduate in interdisciplinraising strategy. ary studies who now teaches

in Charlotte, N.C., suggested reducing tuition costs to attract more students. He also said the university should require freshmen to live on campus without cars. It would encourage students to spend more time on campus and enhance university spirit.

He expressed optimism that VSU would overcome the tough times. “Virginia State has always been a school that has handled its academic and financial issues appropriately,” Mr. Grandison said. “I believe they’ll get back on track.”

HE WAS TOLD

HE HAD NO CHANCE. WE TOLD HIM TO ENJOY HIS NEW MITRAL VALVE. Everywhere he turned, Raleigh Hendrick heard the same thing: Nothing more could be done for his heart condition. But then he came to the VCU Pauley Heart Center. Our doctors suggested he undergo a rare procedure known as a transcatheter mitral valve replacement – believed to be the ﬁrst of its kind in Virginia. The operation was a success. And now that Raleigh’s healthy again, does he plan on slowing down at all? Not a chance.

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Endorsements U.S. Senate

Sen. Mark R. Warner

As Virginians prepare to go to the polls next Tuesday, Nov. 4, the Richmond Free Press strongly urges voters to return Sen. Mark R. Warner to office for another six-year term. Sen. Warner best represents the interests of all Virginians. His stances aim to lift the boats of all in the commonwealth. The quality of life for all Virginians is enhanced by the Affordable Care Act. Sen. Warner supports it, with modifications. His opponent would seek to abolish it. All Virginians would reap the benefits generated by raising the federal minimum wage, which Sen. Warner supports. His opponent does not. Sen. Warner will work to ensure that women’s reproductive rights are protected. His opponent wants to diminish those rights. Sen. Warner wants to protect students from the crushing amount of debt endured to receive a higher education by capping repayment of student loans at 10 percent of income. Sen. Warner has earned the national NAACP’s highest rating on civil rights issues. At last weekend’s state NAACP convention in Chesapeake, Sen. Warner talked about his background — as the first in his family to graduate from college, as starting his future with $15,000 in student loan debt, of two failed attempts to start businesses before he found the right one — Nextel cellular phone — that made him a millionaire. We heard him acknowledge to the delegates that he understood firsthand “white privilege” because he, a white man with the right background and placement, had been given three opportunities at business success after failing twice. He said that while he can’t guarantee everyone’s success, he would work to guarantee all Virginians have a fair shot. That’s what we want. That’s what we support. His economic empowerment efforts, including backing wage increases as well as equal pay for women, are a part of that. Sen. Warner has shown that he can work across the aisle to build consensus. And while we believe he may bend too much in some areas, we applaud his vision and leadership. Virginia need not be tethered to retrogressive ideologies. Vote for Sen. Warner on Nov. 4.

7th Congressional District

Jack Trammell

We may not know much about Jack Trammell, the Democratic party candidate running for the 7th District congressional seat. But we know more than enough about Tea Party Republican Dave Brat to strongly endorse his opponent. Dr. Trammell is an associate professor at Randolph-Macon College in Ashland. When he entered this race, he was seen as the sacrificial lamb to be slaughtered by House Majority Leader Eric I. Cantor in this largely Republican-voting district. But when Rep. Cantor was upset in June’s GOP primary by Tea Party candidate Dr. Brat — and his supporters who thought Rep. Cantor not conservative enough — Dr. Trammell’s candidacy suddenly was taken more seriously. He is on the right side of the issues and deserves your vote. Dr. Trammell backs the Affordable Care Act with fixes and favors maintaining Social Security under the protection of the federal government. In understanding the plight of the working poor, he supports an increase in the minimum wage and expanding public transit to link people to jobs. He also supports women’s reproductive rights, benefit increases for veterans, greater access to college and student loan relief. While he is vague on some specifics of job creation and promoting economic opportunities to help all of Virginia’s families, we feel he will grow in the task of representing the district. As for Dr. Brat, Virginia does not need another serving of mush whipped up with a Southern Tea Party recipe. Voting for Dr. Trammell could make a real difference.

3rd Congressional District

Rep. Robert C. Scott

Rep. Robert C. “Bobby” Scott is running unopposed in the 3rd Congressional District. But that is no reason to sit home next Tuesday, Nov. 4, and overlook casting a vote in this election. Rep. Scott is considered by several organizations to be one of the most effective congressmen in the House of Representatives. And those organizations, by and large, have interests that align with those of the majority of Virginians in the 3rd District. In April, he was recognized as a Champion of Healthcare Innovation by the Healthcare Leadership Council for his efforts to ensure all Americans have affordable, quality health care. He has introduced the Youth PROMISE Act to help communities develop a comprehensive response to youth violence through coordinated prevention and intervention. The measure has the backing of more than 300 organizations, officials and experts, including the Children’s Defense Fund, the American Psychological Association and the National Black Police Association. He is the ranking member on the House Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security & Investigations Committee and a co-chair of the House Over-Criminalization Task Force of the House Judiciary Committee. He also sits on critical subcommittees of the House Judiciary Committee and the House Education & the Workforce Committee. He has supported the Affordable Care Act, aid to historically black colleges and universities and fairness in sentencing for drug crimes. When it comes to budget matters, he understands and masters the minutiae that, though critical, puts others to sleep. Rep. Scott consistently stands with President Obama when other Democrats lack the backbone. Because of his continued hard work and long record of understanding and supporting the needs of the people in the 3rd District, Rep. Scott deserves a strong showing of support on Election Day.

Other races

We endorse Delegate Rosalyn R. Dance to succeed Henry L. Marsh III in the 16th Senate District. In the 2014 General Assembly session, we were dismayed that she supported the Republican budget in committee and on the floor, even though it excluded the expansion of Medicaid. There are other votes that give us angst, particularly in the area of education. Still, among the two candidates, she is the better to replace Mr. Marsh. Her opponent, Preston T. Brown, has done well in business, but lacks the experience needed for success in the pressure cooker of the Virginia legislature. We can only hope that, if she wins, Delegate Dance will provide the advocacy and leadership the district needs and deserves. We also endorse Edward F. Jewett for Richmond Circuit Court clerk. He brings extensive experience, but even better, he is a people person. We note how prepared he was when the courts ordered clerks in Virginia to begin issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples. We value Mr. Jewett’s capable, competent and people-centered approach.

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Know the rules to vote on Election Day

Rosie Lee Wright was born 77 years ago in Shreveport, La. She has voted in nearly every election since she was old enough to participate in the electoral process. To ensure having a continued voice in our democracy

Angela James after moving to Virginia in late 2012, she took the responsibility of registering to vote online. Yet under Virginia’s new photo ID law, Ms. Wright may be unable to cast her ballot on Nov. 4. A Virginia law, passed by the General Assembly last year, now requires everyone who casts a ballot to provide one of a few limited forms of acceptable photo ID — a Virginia’s driver’s license or nondriver ID card; a U.S. passport; an employee photo ID; a military photo ID; a Virginia college or university student photo ID; or a photo ID otherwise issued by the federal government, the commonwealth of Virginia or a jurisdiction within Virginia. Before the new photo ID law became effective, Virginians could submit forms of ID without a photo, such as their voter registration card, a bank statement or a utility bill. Now, such easily accessible

forms of identification are unacceptable. The Virginia State Board of Elections made the law more restrictive this year by requiring IDs to be current if they have an expiration date, or not expired by more than 12 months. This new expiration date requirement presents a barrier for Ms. Wright, 77, whose Virginia driver’s license expired in 2011. Even though the picture on Ms. Wright’s license still resembles her today — meeting the photo ID law’s supposed purpose of having voters prove who they are — her ID is not acceptable for voting in this election. Free just-forvoting photo IDs being provided at voter registrar’s offices are little consolation for Ms. Wright, who uses a walker, and has heart and lung conditions that require use of an oxygen tank. While she can reach her polling place at a nearby school, she is not hearty enough to travel to her registrar’s office to obtain a photo voter ID card. Her daughter can’t afford to take off from work to drive her mother to the registrar’s office during its daytime hours. After nearly six decades of voting, Ms. Wright may be barred from casting a ballot for the first time in her life. When other Virginia voters arrive at their polling places on Nov. 4, many may be shocked to learn that they also are unable to

vote — especially seniors, AfricanAmericans, Latinos and the poor, who are less likely to have the required forms of photo ID. While Virginia’s voter ID law unfortunately will prevent some voters,

Marian Schneider such as Ms. Wright, from participating in this election, it does not have to stop you. With information on the new rules and immediate action, you still can prepare to vote. Before Election Day, do what you can to ensure that you — and everyone you know — are properly registered to vote and have one of the required forms of photo ID. If you appear at your polling place without a photo ID, you will be required to cast a provisional ballot. Understand, however, that a provisional ballot will not be counted unless voters can go to the local election board by noon on the Friday following the election and present an acceptable photo ID, or apply for a Virginia Voter Photo ID. So do all that you can now to get prepared to vote. You also should know that a coalition of organizations is dedicated to making sure you and every

White House dismantling HBCUs Not so long ago, Historically Black Colleges and Universities were just a thorn in the side of the Obama Administration. We soon will long for those days because signs of the administration shift from disregard to attempts at dismantling HBCUs are growing in frequency and impact. The U.S. Department of Education recent appropriated more than $171 million to colleges and universities nationwide to bolster college access and equity for low-income and minority students. Several dozens of colleges and universities received First in the World grants to increase STEM professional development for minorities, or smaller grants aimed at supporting Alaskans, Native Americans, Pacific Islanders, African-Americans and Hispanics. Of those dozens, just three HBCUs — Fayetteville State University, Hampton University and Prairie View A&M University — collectively received just over $3 million in federal support. Hampton’s FITW grant accounted for $3.5 million, while FSU and PVAMU received less than $250,000 each. It would be easy to make the case that HBCUs should have received the lion’s share of the $171 million, but that would be doing HBCUs a great disservice in addressing their generational funding disparities. The White House has not matched resources with rhetoric, and it’s getting worse. For every HBCU Student All-Star that is named by the White House Initiative on HBCUs, there are hundreds of students denied the opportunity to matriculate or complete a degree at an HBCU due to a lack of financial aid. For every line of support for HBCUs and their students uttered by U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan, policy and funding consis-

tently makes him, and those who echo his sentiments, liars. For every chart made by federal officials illustrating HBCU incompetence, mismanagement and waste at administrative levels, several charts which could show the ties between funding disparities

Jarrett L. Carter Sr. and severe understaffing and inadequate technology infrastructure for HBCU operations go unmade. The disparities have existed since the inception of the HBCU concept. But for the first time in history, we have had to reconcile the dissonance of typical HBCU neglect with a president of our hue, our voice and our generational dreams. To be fair, it hasn’t been easy for President Obama. Just a few years ago, he faced the peculiar task of having to show support for HBCUs without giving his political enemies the impression that the black president was being unnecessarily favorable to black colleges. President Obama, who did not grow up near, attend or work in any region with any black colleges, was forced early into realizing that HBCUs were a dormant, yet powerful piece of mobilizing key allies in the Congressional Black Caucus and blue states for support of his most urgent issues. He worked hard to feign concern for black colleges, despite having no one on his cabinet, no one in his inner circle, with any ties to or experience with black colleges. He navigated it well by using the adoration of black students and leaders earned from his historic election, floating a carefully crafted myth about increases in federal loans to low-income students and calling it additional support for HBCUs. But the president couldn’t hide his coolness towards HBCUs for long. Before his first term could end, his Department of Education orchestrated the great Pell Grant/ PLUS Loan debacle of 2011. Two years later, he announced plans to tie federal aid funding to a new rating system, one which will punish

schools for low graduation rates, student loan defaults, alumni employment rates, and other measures which fly in the face of the HBCU mission and profile. And here is the latest sign that the highest offices in the nation do not want HBCUs around — millions of dollars going out in an effort to stimulate innovation and opportunities to every type of school except those where the funding is needed most, and, according to data, where the dollars would be best spent. The other side of this equation has been the easy out given to the Obama Administration with the growing movement towards support for Minority Serving Institutions, or MSIs. Three little letters are overtaking the Big Four in the attention and support from federal and state resources, with eager legislators quick to find a way out of funding black colleges but not taking support away from minority students. The ironies of this movement? The hub for the research and talking points on MSI support is based at a northern, highly selective white institution, with most of its work centering on the outcomes and examples of excellence based at black colleges. And yet, these same colleges, which totally fit the MSI billing, have found no traction from the center to advance the national HBCU narrative, or secure transformative funding for a historically black campus from federal sources. In the end, there aren’t enough HBCU students to boycott or march for long enough to reverse this trend. There isn’t enough wealth among HBCU graduates to stand in the gaps opened wide by federal and state neglect. And HBCU leaders have yet to figure out how to plead their own cases for existence through Black media. At all levels, we’re all screwed up. And the people at the very top of political and financial food chains who know well our own lack of passion, knowledge, involvement or power to change the course of our institutions, are ready to deal the final death blows to our timeless institutions.

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eligible American can cast a ballot. If your right to vote is challenged in any way, call (866) OUR-VOTE to immediately connect with lawyers and trained staff who are standing by to assist you. While it is supposed to be the job of elected officials to clear barriers to the ballot box, and ensure that elections are free, fair and accessible for all voters, the Virginia General Assembly has done precisely the opposite with Virginia’s voter ID law. By making it harder to vote, Virginia politicians are manipulating the rules for their own political gain. But don’t let them discourage you. Your vote is your voice. It is your right as a citizen, and it matters. It lets you join your friends and family in standing up for solutions to problems in your community and around the nation. Don’t allow Virginia’s photo ID law to silence you. When you understand the new rules and know your rights, you can be empowered Nov. 4 by walking into the voting booth and making your voice heard. Angela James is director of Gamaliel in Virginia and director of Empower Hampton Roads, faithbased, multi-issue organizations that challenge unjust policies and strive to improve the quality of life for all citizens. Marian Schneider is a senior attorney for Advancement Project, a multiracial national civil rights has worked on voting rights issues in Virginia for more than a decade.

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We must protect VSU at all costs When Howard University’s then-President Sidney Ribeau announced last fall that he would step down as unprecedented financial challenges mounted at the “mecca” of HBCUs, I was among those who gasped. The shock was well-placed given the critical role that historically black colleges and universities continue to play in the education of students, as well as the continuance of a legacy that includes black history and culture. One year later, as Virginia State University undergoes this same struggle, I am far less surprised than I am inspired to take action. Your editorial, “Righting the VSU Ship,” Oct. 16-18 edition, correctly states, “We don’t want closure and cobwebs to be the fate of Virginia State University.” As an alumnus of Howard University, a former assistant professor at the now defunct Saint Paul’s College and a board member at VSU, I concur that these tragedies must not continue to happen. Therefore, the only question now is what’s the plan to prevent VSU and other HBCUs from becoming extinct? In the last few years, HBCUs have faced crippling funding and enrollment shortages that resulted in major management challenges. According to a study released by the Ford Foundation in 2012, at least nine HBCUs “have been warned, placed on probation, or had their accreditation at least temporarily suspended” during the last five years. Given the severe repercussions of such actions, we must protect Virginia State University at all costs. The first steps must be for VSU’s executive leadership and board members to quickly accept the seriousness of this crisis, then address it head-on with concrete action. In that regard, I suggest the following 10-point plan: • The VSU president and board of visitors first must consider the reasons that most HBCUs have had to rethink their strategies for financial survival. Those reasons largely are decreased enrollment due to wider choices, federal and state budgetary cuts and the economy driving students to less expensive community colleges.

Essentials hard to find in city What are the three hardest things to find in Richmond? Affordable housing, convenient parking and witnesses. JAMES SEAY Richmond

• After this assessment, the university leadership then must engage and interact with students, faculty and alumni to hear and document concrete ideas to develop a strategic path forward. • Be clear, open and honest with the general public, alumni and prospective donors that VSU leadership is not just reacting to but fixing the issues so that all involved are comfortable and assured enough to increase their contributions to the university. • Study and adopt the best practices of HBCUs that are financially solvent and strong. • Establish a national endowment that would benefit all HBCUs. • The governor and legislature must recruit board members with expertise in educational funding and budgeting who will actively and aggressively campaign for money while establishing a sound fiscal management strategy and policies. • Alumni must remain actively connected to the university, even through social media. This culture can be established as early as first semester freshman year by creatively enculturating the idea of giving back in the future. • The board must resist total dependence on the state and federal governments for funding. This dependence often leads to false hopes. Targeted funding from the state that enhances the university’s brand should be explored. • Accountability must be ensured. Financial shortfalls often give rise to accusations and suspicions of mismanagement that lead to lagging contributions. • Present a strategic plan that shows how the university will stay ahead of the curve once it is financially solvent. As we strategize for the survival of VSU and other HBCUs, we need to acknowledge the contributions that prestigious HBCU alumni have made to America. They include Oprah Winfrey of Tennessee State; Keshia Knight Pulliam of Spelman and the Rev. Jesse Jackson of North Carolina A&T, not to mention leaders such as Booker T. Washington of Hampton Institute (now University), W.E.B. Du Bois of Fisk University and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. of Morehouse College. Virginia State University needs only to tout its own alumni to illustrate the need for its continued support. They include 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Roger L. Gregory, Delegate Rosalyn R. Dance of Petersburg and the late Reginald Lewis, one of America’s richest businessmen. Virginia State University has maintained a proud standing among America’s 105 HBCUs. It’s time now to close ranks, establish a plan and, indeed, begin “righting the VSU ship.” TERONE B. GREEN Henrico The writer is a member of the board of visitors of Virginia State University.

Ferguson police officer will be exonerated

Re “Ferguson protests grew with people, agendas,” Oct. 16-18 edition: You haven’t presented the complete story. Your article only took up for Michael Brown and tried to make him a hero. When the whole story is presented, the halo over Mr. Brown’s head quickly falls down. Videotape from a convenience store, shown on television, clearly indicates Mr. Brown had stolen something from the store. He took clear advantage of the store owner, an elderly person and much, much smaller in stature than Mr. Brown. The store owner had no chance to defend himself.

Also, why did the officer have to struggle with Mr. Brown? If he were a law-abiding citizen, there should be no reason for him to assault the officer and then run from the scene of the crime. Clearly, he did not want to get caught and face a trial and possible jail sentence. There is more involved here than meets the eye. When all the facts are presented, the officer involved will be exonerated and Mr. Brown will be proven the guilty culprit. KAREN KARVELIS Richmond

Our voices need to be heard about police brutality Re “Ferguson protests grew with people, agendas,” Oct. 16-18 edition: I am shocked, but not surprised, that the prosecutor and others are still dragging their feet over charges in the murder of Michael Brown. Since Mr. Brown’s murder, there have been several other murders and beatings by police all over this country, and nothing of significance has been done. What will it take before justice is served?

When will enough be enough? We are tired of seeing our young black men and women being brutalized by law enforcement. It’s bad enough to hear about our own people killing one another. We need to continue to protest. We need to do whatever it takes, in a peaceful way, to let our voices continually be heard. MICHAEL A. KING Manquin

To Be Voted on at the November 4, 2014, Election

Article X. Taxation and Finance.

Section 6-A. Property tax exemption for certain veterans and surviving spouses of soldiers killed in action.

BALLOT QUESTION Shall Section 6-A of Article X (Taxation and Finance) of the Constitution of Virginia be amended to allow the General Assembly to exempt from taxation the real property of the surviving spouse of any member of the armed forces of the United States who was killed in action, where the surviving spouse occupies the real property as his or her principal place of residence and has not remarried? EXPLANATION Present Law The Constitution now requires the General Assembly to exempt from taxation the real property, including the joint real property of husband and wife, of any veteran with a one hundred percent service-connected, permanent, and total disability, as determined by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. The exemption from taxation is applicable only to the principal place of residence. The surviving spouse of a veteran with such a disability is entitled to claim this exemption so long as the surviving spouse does not remarry and continues to occupy the real property as his or her principal place of residence. Proposed Amendment The proposed amendment would authorize the General Assembly to exempt from taxation the real property of any surviving spouse of a member of the armed forces of the United States who was killed in action, as determined by the U.S. Department of Defense. The exemption from taxation would cease if the surviving spouse remarries. The exemption would apply regardless of whether the spouse was killed in action prior to the effective date of this amendment but would apply only to those real property taxes to be paid on or after the effective date of legislation passed by the General Assembly. The exemption from taxation would apply to the surviving spouse’s principal place of residence, even if he or she moves to a new principal place of residence. The exemption would not require the surviving spouse to have been residing in the Commonwealth at the time his or her spouse was killed in action. Legislation exercising the authority granted to the General Assembly in the proposed amendment was passed by the General Assembly and signed by Governor McAuliffe on April 7, 2014, but will become effective only upon approval by the voters of the proposed amendment. Thus, a “yes” vote on the proposed amendment will make effective legislation exempting from real property taxation the principal residence of the surviving spouse of any member of the armed forces of the United States who was killed in action. A “no” vote will leave the present Constitution unchanged. Amend Section 6-A of Article X of the Constitution of Virginia as follows: ARTICLE X. TAXATION AND FINANCE Section 6-A. Property tax exemption for certain veterans and surviving spouses of soldiers killed in action. (a) Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 6, the General Assembly by general law, and within the restrictions and conditions prescribed therein, shall exempt from taxation the real property, including the joint real property of husband and wife, of any veteran who has been determined by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs or its successor agency pursuant to federal law to have a one hundred percent service-connected, permanent, and total disability, and who occupies the real property as his or her principal place of residence. The General Assembly shall also provide this exemption from taxation for real property owned by the surviving spouse of a veteran who was eligible for the exemption provided in this section subdivision, so long as the surviving spouse does not remarry and continues to occupy the real property as his or her principal place of residence. (b) Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 6, the General Assembly by general law, and within the restrictions and conditions prescribed therein, may exempt from taxation the real property of the surviving spouse of any member of the armed forces of the United States who was killed in action as determined by the United States Department of Defense, who occupies the real property as his or her principal place of residence. The exemption under this subdivision shall cease if the surviving spouse remarries and shall not be claimed thereafter. This exemption applies regardless of whether the spouse was killed in action prior to the effective date of this subdivision, but the exemption shall not be applicable for any period of time prior to the effective date. This exemption applies to the surviving spouse’s principal place of residence without any restriction on the spouse’s moving to a different principal place of residence and without any requirement that the spouse reside in the Commonwealth at the time of death of the member of the armed forces.

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Trojans score 63-7 homecoming victory

In CIAA football, Virginia State Univer- Bellamy, a converted linebacker, added sity is rapidly developing into the Winston- 94 ground yards and three touchdowns Salem State University of the North. on 15 totes. The Trojans extended their two-year On season, Hughes has 367 yards conference winning streak to 12 with the on 61 carries, a 6 yard average. Last 63-7 dismantling of Lincoln University fall, Hughes rushed for 3,128 yards last week before a homecoming crowd at and scored an incredible 45 touchdowns Rogers Stadium. in helping L.C. Bird High School in ChesVSU is the overwhelming favorite to terfield County to the State 5A title. extend its winning string to A sophomore from 13 this Saturday when anHampton High School, BelNov. 1: other lightweight, Chowan, lamy leads the CIAA with Chowan comes to Ettrick for Senior nine rushing touchdowns. at Virginia State, Day festivities. VSU unveiled added 2 p.m. Under second-year ball-carrying depth against coach Latrell Scott, VSU Lincoln, as freshman Carlton has outscored its five league members Campbell ran for an 82-yard touchdown on by 205-84. his first collegiate carry. A year ago, the Trojans whisked aside Military brat Campbell is VSU’s longestseven in-house opponents by a cumula- distance recruit, hailing from Vilseck, tive 234-116. Germany. Totaled, its VSU 439 points, CIAA 200, Tarian Ayres didn’t need to throw often in 2013-14 combined. against Lincoln, but the sophomore from After hosting Chowan, VSU travels to Buckingham completed seven of 11 aeriVirginia Union University on Nov. 8 for als for 93 yards and two touchdowns to a season finale that may determine the Jaivon Smallwood. CIAA North Division crown. Ayres is third in the CIAA with 197.5 A VSU victory over Chowan and VUU passing yards per game, while Smallwood loss at Elizabeth City State, however, could is third in receiving yards, averaging 81.2 assure the Trojans a division title with one per last Saturday. game still left on the slate. VSU’s last conference loss was at The probable CIAA South winner, as Virginia Union in the final game of the usual, will be Winston-Salem State, now 2012 season. That also was coach Andrew on a four-year conference winning streak. The Rams have been to four straight NCAA Standings Division II playoffs, finishing as high as Northern Division second in 2012. The CIAA champion — to be determined Division CIAA Overall Nov. 15 in Durham, N.C. — gains an auVirginia State 3-0 5-0 6-2 tomatic berth in the Division II tourney. Virginia Union 2-1 4-1 6-2 The Trojans were short on mercy in Elizabeth City State 2-1 3-2 4-4 annihilating Lincoln. Bowie State 2-1 3-2 3-5 Freshman game-breaker Earl Hughes Chowan 0-3 0-5 1-7 raced for 120 yards on 15 carries, featuring Lincoln 0-3 0-5 1-7 a 63-yard TD scamper. And bruising Kavon

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Virginia State quarterback Niko Johnson scrambles down the field during the Trojans’ 63-7 homecoming rout of Lincoln University.

Faison’s final game on VSU’s sidelines. The Trojans are ranked eighth in this week’s NCAA Division II Super Region One poll. Winston-Salem State is ranked fifth. Bloomsburg (Pa.), Concord (W. Va.), California (Pa.) and West Chester (Pa.) are first through fourth, with American International (Mass.) at sixth and Shepherd (W.Va.) at seventh. VSU’s losses are to California, which is ranked No. 3 in Region One, and to LenoirRhyne, No. 2 in Region Two.

After loss to Bowie State, VUU to take on ECSU If Virginia Union University is to maximize its first football season under coach Mark James, it must muscle its way past a familiar face. It won’t be easy. Looming ominously in the Panthers’ travel route is VUU alumnus Waverly Tillar, who currently is the head coach at VUU’s longtime nemesis Elizabeth City State University. As a player at VUU (Class of ’75), Coach James Coach Tillar the bone-rattling linebacker was known as “Tillar the Killer.” Tillar graduated VUU last Saturday against Bowie State from Highland Springs High School in at Hovey Field. Henrico County. First-string quarterback Ken Graham, More recently, he has become a prickly who is out for the season with a knee injury, burr in his alma mater’s thigh pads. and second-team Shawheem Dowdy, who Reeling from a 20-17 overtime loss also has knee woes, both suffered first-half Oct. 25 to Bowie State University, VUU physical mishaps, leaving duties up to No. — now a game behind 3 in line, Dane James, son Virginia State University of the VUU coach. Nov. 1: in the CIAA North Divi“That’s why we have a Virginia Union sion — will try and scratch depth chart. Our philosoat Elizabeth City State, an eight-year itch Saturday phy is next man up,” said 1 p.m. against ECSU in northeast James. “In this case, it’s North Carolina. Dane James, my son.” Tillar’s Vikings, who are fresh off a 49A transfer from Florida A&M where he 33 win over Chowan, have defeated VUU was signed by current VUU Athletic Director eight straight years, starting in 2006. Joe Taylor, Dane James was 14-for-29 in Most of the games have been nervous the air with a touchdown to Jussie York, but nail-biters. Starting with last year, when the VUU ground game went mute. ECSU won 28-21 in overtime at Hovey Cassious McDowell, after rushing for Field, scores have been 27-21, 43-41, 17- 313 yards on 20 carries during the previ14, 21-13, 36-13, 23-14 and 29-21. ous two weeks, was held to 18 yards on “I heard when I came here (in 2013 as an eight tries. Overall, VUU had minus 23 assistant) that Tillar pretty much owned us,” yards overland on 32 tries. said James, calling it a “phenomena.” “We had some injuries on the offensive The Panthers’ last win over the ECSU line and had to use freshmen,” explained Vikings was by 14-6 in 2005, during Til- James. lar’s second season on the sidelines. Dane James, who starred under his Despite a recent slide, VUU is the 33- father at Boyd Anderson High School in 21-1 leader in the series against ECSU Fort Lauderdale, Fla., before enrolling at that began in 1956, one year before ECSU Florida A&M, was sacked four times for joined the CIAA. minus 36 yards by Bowie. After five straight victories this season VUU lost in overtime on a 41-yard field under James, things began to unravel for goal by the Bulldogs’ Mario Diaz-Aviles.

Earlier in the game, VUU’s Troy Krepich booted a 50-yarder, one week after nailing a school record 55-yarder at Chowan. So here’s the fallout: VUU must lift its ECSU jinx and upend Tillar’s Vikings or the Nov. 8 season home finale against VSU will be for nothing more than Central Virginia bragging rights. VSU is a prohibitive favorite this week to blitz Chowan. So if VSU wins as expected, and VUU loses, the Panthers would trail the Trojans by an insurmountable two games. VSU already beat ECSU on Oct. 11. If VUU defeats ECSU, the Nov. 8 match at Hovey Field would be for the North title and a slot in the Nov. 15 CIAA championship game at Durham County Stadium. On the plus side, VUU has enjoyed “Carolina” on its menu this fall. The Panthers are 4-0 against North Carolina schools, winning at Fayetteville State, Johnson C. Smith and Chowan, and at home against Shaw. Of historical interest, Tillar was a member of the 1973 VUU team under coach Willard Bailey that won the school’s first CIAA title since 1923. Tillar later served as an assistant at VUU and VSU, before landing at ECSU. When VUU had a coaching vacancy last year, following the dismissal of Michael Bailey, Tillar’s name was mentioned as the logical candidate. Instead, Taylor chose James and it has been a resounding success, with six wins already compared to just three in 2013. Both VUU and ECSU share a page in Dallas Cowboys history. The HBCU schools’ two most prominent NFL players both wore a star on their helmets. Vikings alumnus Jethro Pugh was a defensive lineman under Dallas coach Tom Landry from 1965 through 1978, while VUU’s Herb Scott was on the Cowboys offensive line from 1975 through 1984.

Rams ‘Havoc’ starts at Siegel Center There is little doubt nowadays about what’s the hottest sports ticket in town. With 50 straight sellouts of 7,741 fans, Virginia Commonwealth University basketball has much to offer — rich tradition, national prominence, frenzied Havoc style, Da Peppas pep band, glitzy Gold Rush dancers, etc. Add to that the newest attraction — a four-sided, state-of-the-art, high-def video scoreboard. Hanging above midcourt, each side will be 11.5 feet high and 15.5 feet wide. The scoreboard was purchased from Daktronics Inc. of Brookings, S.D. Other additions to the Siegel Center arena are an upgraded sound system and corner luxury boxes. Coach Smart Fanaticism in Rams hoops continues to escalate. Even for the intra-squad Black & Gold game Oct. 26 going head-to-head with Sunday NFL football, the Siegel Center was about three-quarters full with 4,855 fans. Students stood in line more than an hour before tipoff to get choice seats. Here’s a quick peek at the upcoming season: Ship ahoy: The Rams open the season Nov. 14 against Tennessee at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md. Tipoff: 6:30 p.m. on CBS Sports. Ol’ Faithful: Each season, coach Shaka Smart has rejected higher-paying jobs from more established programs to remain a Ram. North Carolina State, UCLA, Illinois and, most recently, Marquette, this past year, are schools he has told “thanks, but no thanks.” Rams on remote control: All games will be televised to the local market on at least one of these stations: ESPN2, ESPNU, CSN, MASN, NBC Sports or CBS Sports. Rams recap: The team was 26-9 a year ago, second in the Atlantic 10 regular season (to St. Louis) and tournament (to St. Joseph’s). The Rams lost in overtime to Stephen F. Austin in the NCAA opener in San Diego. The Rams were 15-0 at the Siegel Center. Havoc: Smart’s signature style is built on forcing turnovers and launching three-pointers. After five years, opponents still grope for answers. A year ago, VCU was a plus 210 in turnovers, a plus 184 in steals and it outscored the opposition by 270 points beyond the arc. Happy trails: The Rams have lost seniors Juvonte Reddic, who averaged 12 points and 8 rebounds, and sixth-man Rob Brandenberg, who averaged 9.6 with 58 three-point shots. Rams’ ranking: The Rams are the unanimous pick to win the Atlantic 10, getting all 28 first-place votes. Preseason, the team is ranked No. 16 nationally in the USA Today poll. ESPN ranks the freshman class No. 14 nationally. Treveon is tres bien: Senior Treveon Graham is 605 points shy of breaking Eric Maynor’s VCU career scoring mark of 1,953. Graham scored 553 points a year ago, earning All-A10 honors. The all-time Rams scorer (RPI/VCU combined) is Richmonder Len Creech, 2,109. Man of Steal: With a school record 296 steals, Briante Weber has a shot at the all-time swipe mark of 385 set by Providence’s John Lineham. Mo says No: Bouncy, long-stemmed, 6-foot-6 Mo Alie-Cox led the team with 48 blocked shots in 505 minutes. Next was Reddic with 41 rejections in 975 minutes. Terry, Terry Extraordinary: From the Bronx, by way of Phelps School, Malvern, Pa., 6-foot-8 Terry Larrier may be VCU’s most coveted recruit since Kendrick Warren in 1990. He’s a consensus Top 100 national talent.

High Schools Conference 26, 3A East Last week’s results Thomas Jefferson 20, Deep Run 17 Manchester 75, George Wythe 0 Midlothian 36, Huguenot 16 Patrick Henry 33, John Marshall 13 Dinwiddie 28, Hopewell 17 Atlee 70, Armstrong 22 Thomas Dale 27, Petersburg 6 Oct. 31 games John Marshall at Hermitage, 7 p.m. George Wythe at Cosby, 7:30 p.m. Huguenot at Clover Hill, 7:30 p.m. Petersburg at Meadowbrook, 7 p.m. Armstrong at Lee-Davis, 7 p.m. Hopewell at Matoaca, 7 p.m. Nov. 1 game Douglas Freeman at Thomas Jefferson, 1 p.m. Records Armstrong 5-3 Hopewell 4-4 Petersburg 3-5 Thomas Jefferson 2-6 George Wythe 1-7 John Marshall 1-7 Huguenot 1-8 Note: Conference 26 schools do not play round-robin schedule. Regional berths to be determined by overall record.

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Personality: Juan M. Pierce Sr. Spotlight on Health Education Award winner I am most motivated by: The fact that God allowed me to live a little bit longer and asked me to do all I could not to let MHC die.

in Richmond. We service the Petersburg Men’s Sexual Health Clinic at 301 Halifax St. the second and fourth Mondays of every month from 5 to 8 p.m.

The one thing that I can’t stand: Stigmatization of anyone because of their condition or way of life.

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The person who influenced me the most: Mrs. Ora M. Lomax, my Richmond NAACP youth council adviser and mentor, who I affectionately call “Ma.”

Number of staff: One full-time and 24 parttime staff.

Our services are needed because: We have to continue to raise awareness, promote linkage to medical care, retention in care and adherence to treatment and lifestyle changes to build a healthier community. Services we provide include: Free rapid HIV testing and linkage to HIV care services; gonorrhea and chlamydia testing, Hepatitis C rapid testing; syphilis screening; Project Strapped, a free condom distribution program partnering with the Virginia Department of Health, Richmond City and Petersburg health departments, local businesses, restaurants, barbershops, libraries, motels, law enforcement and churches. We offer effective behavior interventions and educational sessions, forums, stigma-reduction activities and support groups for HIVpositive persons. We host the H.E.L.P. Community Advisory Board and HELP Drop-In After Hours Clinic every Wednesday night from 6 p.m. to midnight

What I’m reading now: “Smart but Scattered: The Revolutionary ‘Executive Skills’ Approach to Helping Kids Reach Their Potential” by Peg Dawson and Richard Guare.

We could do more if: We were able to raise more money from nongovernmental agencies or community members to expand our services to impact other health disparities or social determinates of health that affect the minority communities in our service area. Of course, we always welcome volunteers to increase our capacity to serve.

My next goal: To continue developing the Richmond/ Petersburg BTAN (Black Treatment Advocates Network). It promotes treatment education, patient education, disclosure and advocacy to educate the community about treatment as prevention and the availability of pre-exposure prophylaxis as a tool to reduce new HIV transmissions.

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Minority Health Consortium’s mission: With the involvement of the community, public and professional organizations and interested citizens, to raise the general level of health of minority persons in the Richmond Metropolitan area through participatory strategies, which enhance healthier lifestyles.

The book that influenced me the most: “The Alchemist” by Paulo Coelho.

Number of people served by MHC: We reach more than 5,000 people yearly and provide HIV/STD testing to more than 2,000 yearly.

HE C O • T

Family: Sons Juan Marichal Pierce Jr., 26, and Tuchili Juan Pierce, 9.

If I had more time, I would: Write a book about my journey through life and the people I met along the way.

Education: Black AIDS Institute, African American HIV University Science and Treatment College, University of California, Los Angeles, July 2014; Black AIDS Institute, African American HIV University Community Mobilization College, February 2012; Centers for Disease Control and American Schools of Public Health Institute for HIV Prevention Leadership, 2003; Virginia University of Lynchburg; and Virginia Union University.

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The best thing my parents ever taught me was: To be humble and remember that people may not remember everything I say or do, but that they will always remember how I made them feel when in my presence.

Date and place of birth: May 16 in Richmond.

Communities in which MHC operates: Richmond, Petersburg, Hopewell, Dinwiddie, Ettrick, Surry, Sussex, Waverly, Brunswick County, Alberta, Keysville, Emporia, Greensville, Prince George, Henrico County, Riverside Regional Jail, Petersburg Jail, Richmond Justice Center, Virginia Union University, Virginia State University and Southside Community College of Virginia.

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What people think when they first meet me: That I am resilient and resourcefully awesome and that they wish they could clone me.

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Juan Marichal Pierce Sr. beams as he discusses the Health Education Award he accepted from the Richmond Branch NAACP at its annual Freedom Fund banquet last month. “For me, it was the equivalent to earning a lifetime achievement award for continuing to promote one of the most important civil rights known to mankind — the right to health care access regardless of race, ethnicity, social status, economics, gender or sexual identity,” he says. Mr. Pierce was honored for serving as the executive director of the Minority Health Consortium Inc., which provides life-saving health education in the Richmond, Petersburg, Hopewell, Emporia and other areas. Mr. Pierce founded the organization in 1987, and it was incorporated in 1998. He says he started the group in response to the Report of the Secretary’s Task Force on Black and Minority Health issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The report identified health problems that disproportionately cause death in minority communities. That includes HIV/ AIDS, cancer, diabetes, infant mortality, homicide, suicide, chemical dependency, cardiovascular diseases and stroke. “That prompted a number of people in the Richmond community to come together to identify and implement minority-influenced solutions to the devastating problems that precipitated the negative health outcomes documented in the Secretary’s Task Force Report,” Mr. Pierce says. The group uses an array of strategies to reach underserved communities, such as “street outreach, social media, social networking technology, peerto-peer outreach, outreach in non-traditional settings during non-traditional hours, Spanish language outreach and strategic organizational collaborations,” he adds. The group serves a diverse at-risk population, including African-Americans, Latinos, the LGBT community, highrisk heterosexuals, people who inject drugs and inmates. “The black and Latino communities make up a small portion of Virginia’s population, but they are highly impacted by the real weapons of mass destruction,” Mr. Pierce says. He gives high praise to his staff of 24 part-time workers. “I’m extremely proud to be the leader of one of the most loved, most talked about, most requested, most dedicated, most loyal, highly trained, highly effective community engagement and mobilization teams in the world,” he says. When he’s not on the job, Mr. Pierce says he enjoys cooking on Sundays for his sister and his two sons, Juan Marichal Jr. and Tuchili Juan, and watching movies. He unwinds by spending time with his sons “and laughing at their comical antics.” Meet this week’s Personality, Juan M. Pierce Sr.:

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Generations of children shared good times and gained spiritual guidance as students in the First African Baptist Church Nursery School. The church day care at 2700 Hanes Ave. opened in 1956 and closed in 2012. Now, former students and teachers are holding a reunion to share fond recollections. The reunion will be 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31, at Oyster’s Pearl restaurant, 1401 Roseneath Road in Midtown. Gary L. Flowers, CEO of Gary Flowers and Associates consulting firm in Richmond and an

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VSU homecoming excitement There were lots of hugs, smiles and highstepping action at Virginia State University’s homecoming celebration last weekend on the Ettrick campus. Left, VSU drum major Samuel Jones of Hampton flies high as the band performs. Right, Machele Sanders, Miss VSU, and Danté Wright, Mr. VSU, flash winning smiles at Saturday’s football game between the host Trojans and Lincoln (Pa.) University. The Woo Woos, VSU’s renowned cheerleaders, dazzle the fans with their smooth moves. Please see homecoming game coverage on A10.

Photos by James Haskins/Richmond Free Press

Local advocates recognized for community contributions A City Council member, university president and two attorneys have been honored for their community work. Council member Cynthia I. Newbille, University of Richmond President Edward L. Ayers, Hunton & Williams lawyer Heidi W. Abbott and Troutman Sanders partner Neil S. Kessler were Humanitarian Award winners Monday night. They were given accolades before a large audience at the Richmond chapter of the Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities’ 52nd Annual Humanitarian Awards Banquet at a

Henrico County hotel. Longtime sickle cell anemia advocate Florence N. Cooper-Smith of Richmond also was honored with the Distinguished Virginian Award. ROSMY, a support group for gay youths led by Executive Director Beth Panilaitis, was awarded a Distinguished Merit Citation. WTVR 6 reporter and anchor Lorenzo Hall served as master of ceremonies at the event. As highlighted in the banquet program: Ms. Newbille represents the city’s 7th District in the East End. She is a program officer and

patient-centered medical home coordinator with the Richmond Memorial Health Foundation and a board member of the Richmond Sports Backers. Dr. Ayers is board chair of the American Civil War Museum and co-hosts “BackStory, with the American History Guys,” a nationally syndicated radio show. He also has written several books on American history. Ms. Abbott is chair of the state Board of Juvenile Justice. She also is a board member of the United Way of Greater Richmond and Petersburg.

Mr. Kessler is president of Henrico Business Leaders and a board member of the Richmond Jewish Foundation. Originally founded as the Virginia Region of the National Conference of Christians and Jews in 1935, the Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities works with schools, businesses and communities to achieve success by addressing prejudices in all forms to improve academic achievement, increase workplace productivity and enhance local trust, according to its website.

Richmond Free Press

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Faith News/Directory

Minister, wife allege harassment Co-pastors claim state tax department had them arrested on bogus charges By Jeremy M. Lazarus

A Northern Virginia minister claims he and his wife have suffered illegal prosecution at the hands of the Virginia Department of Taxation. According to a suit that Bishop Leslie Patterson filed last week, two agents of the state tax department had him and his wife, Dr. Francene Patterson, arrested on bogus charges. The suit also alleges the agents, John Hawse and Denise Lawhorn, who no longer are employed with the department, later placed an unsubstantiated tax lien against the property of the church the Pattersons co-pastor, First Baptist Church of Sterling in Loudoun County. The lien was later terminated after it was found that it was unsupported by evidence. Adding to the angst over this bizarre case is a racial tinge: The two agents were taking on an African-American pastor and his largely black church for reasons that the tax department has never explained. The suit, which seeks unspecified damages, claims the agents violated the Constitution and federal law in using their authority to engage in illegal seizure and malicious prosecution. The suit was filed Oct. 24 in Prince William County, where the Pattersons live. The two former agents and the state tax department have not been served yet with the suit, and the state’s policy is not to comment on pending litigation. Both agents were part of a criminal investigation unit of the state tax agency. The unit disbanded in 2013. Mr. Hawse has retired from the department since the events described in the suit. Ms. Lawhorn currently works for the Virginia Department of Forestry. Bishop Patterson has led the 350-member Sterling church since 1995. He holds the title of bishop through his membership in the nondenominational Lord’s Churches Fellowship. Dr. Patterson runs the church’s day care, the King Solomon Christian Academy, and other aspects of the church. The problems began, the suit states, when a volunteer bookkeeper failed to file or misfiled state withholding taxes for employees of the day care for more than three years.

Moore Street Missionary Baptist Church 1408 W. Leigh Street • (804) 358-6403 Sunday, November 2, 2014

th nniversary 20 ofA Pastor and People rence, Pastor Reverend Dr. Alonza Law

Church School - 8:45 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:00 a.m. Speaker: Dr. Wendell Johnson, Pastor Jerusalem Baptist Church, Norfolk, VA Afternoon Service - 2:00 p.m. Speaker: Rev. Alfred Brown, Pastor Piney Grove Baptist Church, Franklin, VA

Rev. Pernell J. Johnson, Pastor Sunday

Church School 9:45AM Worship 11:00AM

Tuesday

Bible Study 12:00PM

Wednesday

Youth & Adult Bible Study 7:00PM Prayer & Praise 8:15PM

Van Transportation Available, Call 804-794-5583

Baptist Church

“The Church With A Welcome”

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

No 8:00 a.m. Service 9:30 a.m. ...... Church School 11:15 a.m. .... Morning Worship and Holy Communion

13800 Westfield Dr., Midlothian, VA 23113 804-794-5583 • www.firstbaptistchurch1846.com

Service Times

Wednesdays

Thursdays

Bible Study 7:00 p.m.

Bible Study 1:30 P.M.

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

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

went out as fast as it came in. There was no money left to pay withholding.” He said he and his wife were contributing to help pay the church’s bills and could prove they never took nor received any money that was supposed to pay withholding taxes. As soon as those felony cases were dismissed, Ms. Lawhorn had Bishop Patterson arrested on seven misdemeanor charges related to First Baptist’s alleged failure to file and pay withholding taxes. Those charges, too, were swiftly dismissed, the suit states, when the evidence in court showed the state Department of Taxation already had received amended tax returns and payments from the church covering the alleged unpaid taxes. The state tax agency then assessed unexplained fraud penalties against the church that later were dropped, the suit states. The agency also lifted its tax lien against the church after determining there was no basis for it, the suit states. Bishop Patterson states in the suit that the Virginia tax agency has never explained its efforts against the couple, despite the Pattersons’ efforts to be cooperative and pay off the tax debt. The suit described the agency’s actions as humiliating, embarrassing and damaging to the couple.

2300 Cool Lane, Richmond, Virginia 23223 804-795-5784 (Armstrong High School Auditorium)

Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 a.m.

Come Join Us! Reverend Dr. Lester D. Frye Pastor and Founder

To empower people of God spiritually, mentally and emotionally for successful living.

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

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In 2011, after being notified by the state Department of Taxation, Bishop Patterson agreed to accept responsibility for the mistakes and sought agreement on a plan to pay off the $10,000 the state found was owed in unpaid withholding between 2008 and 2011. The church paid off the debt in March 2012, then found the assessment should have Dr. and Bishop Patterson been $7,000. The state has refused to refund the $3,000 difference. According to the suit, Mr. Hawse and Ms. Lawhorn did not wait for a settlement or set up a repayment plan. Instead, the two agents secured felony warrants in 2011 and arrested the Pattersons on charges of embezzling the money due for the state withholding tax. The charges were based on allegedly suspicious deposits and withdrawals in the Pattersons’ personal accounts. The suit states that the felony cases were dismissed in 2012 when courts and prosecutors in Loudoun and Prince William counties found no evidence to support the charges. In Loudoun County, a judge found that the agents had no evidence that any of the money that was to be withheld ever went into the Pattersons’ bank accounts. According to the suit, all of the deposits and withdrawals on which the charges were based proved to involve money that was nontaxable. The suit alleges the two agents never bothered checking the source of the funds. Instead, the suit claims they obtained the warrants without offering any evidence or information to support the charges. Bishop Patterson said the reality is that the church, which had suffered a split, was not taking in enough money for several years. “The church would take in $1 and owe $2,” he said. “The money

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

2014 Theme:

The Year of Increase

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Sundays

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

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Wednesdays

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

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Jesus went throughout Galilee teaching in their synagogues, preaching the good news of the kingdom and healing every disease and sickness among the people. - Matthew 4:23

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

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

Richmond Free Press

October 30-November 1, 2014

Faith News/Directory

Dr. E.D. McCreary Jr. recognized Dr. Edward D. McCreary Jr. is the recipient of City Council recognition for his service as a pastor and Christian educator. Councilwoman Cynthia I. Newbille presented the award to the 95-year-old clergyman Sunday during a program at the church he pastored for 34 years, Mount Carmel Baptist in the East End. Dr. Newbille also presented the church with a council recognition award in honor of its 127th anniversary. Established in 1887, Mount Carmel is at 3200 E. Broad St. Now retired, Dr. McCreary served as pastor of Mount Carmel from 1954 to 1988. He also delivered the invocation at L. Douglas Wilder’s inauguration as the nation’s first elected African-American governor in 1990. Dr. McCreary taught for 40 years at the undergraduate and graduate levels at his alma mater, Virginia Union University. For a time, he served as chairman of the Department of Philosophy and Religion.

Born in Williamsburg, he followed in the footsteps of his minister father, the Rev. Edward D. McCreary Sr., beginning his career while his father was pastor of Ebenezer Baptist in Charlottesville. He began his religious education at VUU. After graduating, he went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in divinity from Andover Newton Theological School in Massachusetts. He later earned his master’s and doctoral degrees in theology from Union Theological Seminary

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in Richmond. Before being called to the pulpit at Mount Carmel, Dr. McCreary served as pastor of three churches, including Westwood Baptist in Richmond.

First African Baptist celebrates anniversary In 1841, white parishioners bought and moved to a new sanctuary two blocks away at 12th and Broad streets. They sold the original church building to the black congregation members. First African Baptist sold its Downtown sanctuary to the Medical College of Virginia in 1955 and moved into its current building. The trailblazing black church gave birth to the organization of several other black churches in the city. Famous African-Americans baptized at the church include Maggie L. Walker, the Rev. John Jasper and Henry “Box” Brown. Details: (804) 329-7279 or www.firstafricanbaptist.org.

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One of the city’s oldest churches is celebrating its 234th anniversary. First African Baptist Church on North Side is inviting parishioners, past members and the community to a commemorative service Sunday, Nov. 2, its pastor, Dr. Rodney D. Waller, has announced. The 11 a.m. worship service at the 700-member church at 2700 Hanes Ave. will cap a weeklong series of celebratory events. Dr. Jeffrey L. Reaves Sr., pastor at Good Shepherd Baptist Church in Petersburg, will preach at the service. First African Baptist traces its roots to 1780 as First Baptist Church in Downtown, according to the church’s website. The congregation was composed of free black people, enslaved black people and white people. The black people had to sit in the church’s balconies.

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11:00 AM Mid-day Meditation

Jesus Anointed Ministries Come Out and Be Fed with The Bread of Life 2nd and 4th Sundays, 3:30 pm (November 9th & 23rd)

Dr. Sylvester T. Smith, Pastor “There’s A Place for You”

6:30 PM Prayer Meeting

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All Are Invited for JAM and Bread!!!

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

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)

Dr. Herbert Robertson, Sr.

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Since his retirement, he has served as interim pastor of 10 area churches. He also has served on various boards, including the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia and those overseeing the Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, the Seven Hills Hospital Authority and the Richmond Hill ecumenical center. He is a longtime member of the Baptist Ministers’ Conference of Richmond and Vicinity and the Shiloh Association of the Baptist General Convention of Virginia. Dr. McCreary has been a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity since his days at VUU. He also has been a member of the Prince Hall Masons for more than 50 years. “Pastor & People, One in the Spirit”

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Pastor Andrew J. Hughes Sr.

2221 E. Parham Road – Suite A Richmond, VA 23228 (804) 944-5710

Sunday Worship Service 11 AM Thursday Bible Study 7 PM

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Baptist Church

2003 Lamb Avenue Dr. Arthur M. Jones, Sr., Pastor (804) 321-7622 Church School - 9:30 a.m. Worship Service - 11:15 a.m. Bible Study: Tuesday - 9 a.m. Wednesday - 7 p.m. Prayer Services: Wednesday (1st & 3rd ) 7 a.m. Every Wednesday 8 p.m. Communion - 1st Sunday

Mansion Ave. Baptist Church, 1801 Mansion Ave., Richmond, VA 23224 For Transportation - (804) 370-0000

St. Peter Baptist Church The Providence Park Baptist Church

Men’s Time Committee presents

“A Festival of Hymns” Featuring St John’s United Holy Church Senior Choir And Friends

Sunday November 9, 2014 4:00 PM

Providence Park Baptist Church

468 E. Ladies Mile Road, Richmond, VA 23222 | 804-329-1963 Reverend Jerome C. Ross, Ph.D., Pastor

Be There! Be Blessed!! Be A Blessing!!!

Dr. Kirkland R. Walton, Pastor

Come and Join us in Worship for Our

2014 Men’s Fellowship

Men, What Kind of Religion Do You Have? Matthew 11:7-11

Thursday, October 30, 2014

7:00 p.m. - Men’s Bible Study Leader: Dr. Adam Bond

Sunday, November 2, 2014 10:00 a.m. - Men’s Unity Fellowship Service & Male Chorus Anniversary Guest Speaker: Rev. William Cordell Archer Mt. Carmel Baptist Church in Doswell, VA

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

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

Tune in on sunday morning to wTvr - channel 6 - 8:30 a.m.

Wednesday Services

sunday Tv Broadcast wTvZ 9 a.m. Norfolk/Tidewater

Senior Citizens Noonday Bible Study Every Wed. 12noon-1pm

Thursday & Friday radio Broadcast wrEJ 1540 am radio - 8:15 a.m.- 8:30 a.m.

Sanctuary - All Are Welcome! 7:00 p.m. Prayer 7:30 p.m. Mid-Week Revival/ Bible Study Count

Saturday

8:30 a.m. Intercessory Prayer

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

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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

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

Sixth Baptist Church Theme for 2014: Becoming a Five-Star Church of Excellence

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

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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.

Mission for Today, ToMorrow and forever

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

I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Phil. 4:13

Sunday, November 2, 2014 New Order Of Service For Sixth Weeks:

Teach | Praise | Preach

10:30 A.M. - Congregational Teaching: Book : I Am A Church Member By Thom S. Rainer Teacher: Mrs. Mae Gabbin

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Sermon #4 Message by Pastor I Will Pray for My Church Leaders

Saturday, November 15, 2014

from 2:30pm to 5:30pm St. Philip’s Episcopal Church (Parish Hall) 2900 Hanes Ave, Richmond, VA 23222 The Very Reverend Phoebe A. Roaf, Rector

Guest Speaker:

Mrs. LaFonde Williams–McGee

Lay Exhorter of the Chattanooga District Member of Thompkin Metropolitan AME Zion Church in Chattanooga, Tennessee

Worship Leader: Dr. Virgie M. Binford Presiding: Mr. Eugene A. Sledge, Jr. Guest Musician: The Amazing and Extraordinaire Dr. Harold S. Lilly, Sr.

Honorees Mrs. Cheryl L. Burke • Reverend Nathan Dell Mr. William R. Kearney • Mrs. Beverly Mitchell Deacon Myrtle L. Spurlock • Reverend Willie Woodson For more information contact Chairperson Evangelist Angelyn R. Williams at (804) 228-8243 Reception immediately following this celebration.

* Please bring (1) non-perishable food item.* All proceeds will assist with food insecurities in the East End communities.

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400 South Addison Street, Richmond, Va. 23220

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Richmond Free Press

Legal Notices City of Richmond, Virginia CITY COUNCIL Public Notice Notice is hereby given that the Council of the City of Richmond has scheduled a public hearing, open to all interested citizens, on Monday, November 10, 2014 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. 2014-160 As Amended To amend Ord. No. 201285-85, adopted June 11, 2012, which authorized a special use of the property known as 25 and 27 North Belmont Avenue, to permit the use of the property as a restaurant, upon certain terms and conditions. The City of Richmond’s Master Plan recommends Singlefamily (Medium Density) land use for the property. The Master Plan defines the primary uses for this category as single-family and two-family detached and attached dwellings at densities of 8 to 20 units per acre, and includes residential support uses such as schools, places of worship, and neighborhood parks, among others. Ordinance No. 2014-204 As Amended To authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, for and on behalf of the City of Richmond, to execute a Stadium Use Agreement, as amended, between the City of Richmond and Navigators Baseball LP, for the purpose of granting Navigators Baseball LP a right to use the property known as The Diamond, located at 3001 North Boulevard. Ordinance No. 2014-220 To amend and reordain sections 3 and 25 of Article III of Ordinance No. 93-117-159, adopted May 24, 1993, to lift the suspension of the Career Development Program for police officers and firefighters effective Jan. 24, 2015. (COMMITTEE: Organizational Development, Monday, November 3, 2014, 5:00 p.m., 2nd Floor Large Conference Room) Ordinance No. 2014-227 To amend Ord. No. 201461-98, adopted May 27, 2014, which (i) accepted a program of proposed Capital Improvement Projects for Fiscal Year 2014-2015 and the four fiscal years thereafter, (ii) adopted a Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2014-2015, and (iii) determined a means of financing the same, to modify the purpose of the Meadow & Harrison Paving project in the Transportation category to provide that such project consists of the asphalt restoration of Meadow Street and Harrison Streets and the repaving of other streets in the Meadow and Harrison Uptown Neighborhood, including, but not limited to, South Allen Avenue, Randolph Street, Temple Street. Ordinance No. 2014-229 To amend ch. 2, art. IV, div. 4 of the City Code by adding therein a new section 2-334, concerning employee compensation and an annual review thereof, for the purpose of establishing a goal of the City that its employees be compensated at a rate comparable to the rate of compensation for employees in the public sector of the Richmond, VA Metropolitan Statistical Area in similar occupations. (COMMITTEE: Organizational Development, Monday, November 3, 2014, 5:00 p.m., 2nd Floor Large Conference Room) 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

CUSTODY Order of Publication Commonwealth of Virginia RICHMOND Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re Jamar R. Cephas Jr. and Kymon J. Cephas The object of this suit is to: Terminate the residual parental rights (“RPR”) of Jamar R. Cephas, Sr. (Father) and Tiffany Sharday Hill (Mother) of Jamar R.Cephas Jr., child, DOB 3/22/2002 and Kymon J. Cephas, child, DOB 4/26/2006, “RPR” means all rights and responsibilities remaining with parent after transfer of legal custody or guardianship of the person, including but not limited to Continued on next column

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rights of: visitation; adoption consent; determination of religious affiliation; and responsibility for support. It is ORDERED that the defendant Jamar R. Cephas Sr. and Tiffany Sharday Hill, appear at the above-named Court and protect his/ her interest on or before December 18, 2014 at 3:00 p.m. Sarah M. Denham, Esq. 730 E. Broad St., 8th FloorRichmond, Virginia 23219 646-3493

CHESTERFIELD BARBARA FAY BENT, Plaintiff, v. CHENCLAIR ROY BENT, Defendant Civil Law No.: CL14-2920 ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of the abovestyled suit is to obtain a divorce from the bonds of matrimony from the defendant on the grounds that the parties have lived separate and apart without interruption and without cohabitation for a period of more than one year, since October 9, 2012. And it appearing by Affidavit filed according to law that Chenclair Roy Bent, the above-named defendant, is not a resident of this state and that due diligence has been used by or in behalf of plaintiff to ascertain in what county or city the defendant is, without effect. It is therefore ORDERED that the said Chenclair Roy Bent do appear in the Clerk’s Office of the Law Division of the Circuit Court of the County of Chesterfield, 9500 Courthouse Road, Chesterfield, Virginia 23832, on or before 11/20/2014 at 8:30A.M. and do whatever necessary to protect his interest in this suit. A Copy Teste: Mary E. Craze Clerk of Circuit Court I ask for this; Rudolph C. McCollum, Jr. P.O. Box 4595 Richmond, VA 23220 804-523-3900

Case No.: CL14-2432 ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this suit is to obtain a divorce. It is ORDERED that John Edward Napier appear at the above-named court and protect his interests on or before December 8, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. A Extract Teste: MARY E. CRAZE, Clerk

Plaintiff, v. PREMIER INVESTMENT PROPERTIES, L.L.C., a Cancelled Virginia Limited Liability Company, et al., Defendants. Case No.: CL13-2770-1 ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this suit is to subject the property briefly described as “1825 North 29th Street”, Richmond, Virginia, Tax Map/GPIN# E000-0875/023, to sale in order to collect delinquent real estate taxes assessed thereon in the name of the owner of record, Premier Investment Properties, L.L.C., a Cancelled Virginia Limited Liability Company. An Affidavit having been filed that said owner, PREMIER INVESTMENT PROPERTIES, L.L.C., a Cancelled Virginia Limited Liability Company, has not been located and has not filed a response to this action; that HELEN DELORES JOHNSON BUTLER, who may be the holder of a certain Note secured by a Deed of Trust dated July 13, 2000, with respect to said property, recorded July 17, 2000, in Instrument Number 00-17048, who is not a resident of the Commonwealth of Virginia, or her heirs, devisees, assignees or successors in title, have not filed a response to this action; that COLIN C. CONNELLY, Trustee of a certain Note secured by a Deed of Trust dated July 13, 2000, with respect to said property, recorded July 17, 2000 in Instrument Number 00-17048, has not been personally located and has not filed a response to this action, or his successor/s in title; that OLD DOMINION FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC., A Terminated Virginia Corporation, which may be the holder of a certain Note secured by a Balloon Deed of Trust dated July 11, 2008, with respect to said property, recorded July 14, 2008, in Instrument Number 08-19097, or its heirs, devisees, assignees or successors in title, have not been located and have not filed a response to this action; that NORMAN GOODMAN, who may be the holder of a $40,000.00 Interest in a certain Note secured by a Balloon Deed of Trust dated July 11, 2008, with respect to said property, recorded July 14, 2008, in Instrument Number 08-19097, or his heirs, devisees, assignees or successors in title, have not been located and have not filed a response to this action; that WALTER L. HOOKER, P.C., A Terminated Virginia Corporation, Trustee, Instr. No. 08-19097, of a certain Note secured by a Balloon Deed of Trust dated July 11, 2008, with respect to said property, recorded July 14, 2008, in Instrument Number 08-19097, or its successor/s in title, and WALTER L. HOOKER, P.C., A Terminated Virginia Corporation, Trustee, Instr. No. 08-22153, of a certain Note secured by a Balloon Deed of Trust dated August 12, 2008, with respect to said property, recorded August 14, 2008, in Instrument Number 08-22153, or its successor/s in title, have not been located and have not filed a response to this action; that WALTER L. HOOKER, As Former Director and Trustee in Liquidation, Walter L. Hooker, P.C., Trustee Instr. No. 08-19097 and Instr. No. 08-22153, who is not a resident of the Commonwealth of Virginia, has not filed a response to this action; that MARC A. DENNING, who may be the holder of part of a $40,000.00 Interest in a certain Note secured by a Balloon Deed of Trust dated August 12, 2008, with respect to said property, recorded August 14, 2008, in Instrument Number 08-22153, who is not a resident of the Commonwealth of Virginia, has not filed a response to this action; that PAULA SEFCHOK, who may be the holder of part of a $40,000.00 Interest in a certain Note secured by a Balloon Deed of Trust dated August 12, 2008, with respect to said property, recorded August 14, 2008, in Instrument Number 08-22153, who is not a resident of the Commonwealth of Virginia, has not filed a response to this action; that JOEL FINE, who may be the holder of part of a $40,000.00 Interest in a certain Note secured by a Balloon Deed of Trust dated August 12, 2008, with respect to said property, recorded August 14, 2008, in Instrument Number 08-22153, who is not a resident of the Commonwealth of Virginia, has not filed a response to this action; that LAURA FINE, who may be the holder of part of a $40,000.00 Interest in a certain Note secured by a Balloon Deed of Trust dated August 12, 2008, with respect to said property, recorded August 14, 2008, in Instrument Number 08-22153, who is not a resident of the Commonwealth of Virginia, has not filed a response to this action; that ALAN KATZ, LYNN KATZ, SHERRIE BECKER, PATRICK BECKER, JAY S. SCHWARTZ, JAY S. SCHWARTZ, TRUSTEE FOR THE JAY S. SCHWARTZ

TRUST U/A 11/6/1992, JAY S. SCHWARTZ, AGENT FOR BERNICE SCHWARTZ, JAY S. SCHWARTZ, As Trustee for the EDWARD J. BECKER MARITAL TRUST, GREG WOOLWINE, HOPE WOOLWINE and RICHARD KRIDER, who may be creditors with an interest in said property, have not been personally located and have not filed a response to this action; that DAVID F. KATZ and SHELLY A. KATZ, who may be creditors with an interest in said property, are not residents of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and have not filed a response to this action; that THEODORE SELLMAN, Who May Be Deceased, and the Heirs, Devisees, Assignees or Successors in Interest of THEODORE SELLMAN, who may be creditor/s with an interest in said property, have not been located and have not filed a response to this action; and that any heirs, devisees, assignees, successors in interest, successors in title and/or any creditors with a current or future interest in said property, have not been identified and/or served despite diligent efforts to do so and are defendants to this suit by the general description of “Parties Unknown.” IT IS ORDERED that PREMIER INVESTMENT PROPERTIES, L.L.C., a Cancelled Virginia Limited Liability Company, HELEN DELORES JOHNSON BUTLER, who may be the holder of a certain Note secured by a Deed of Trust dated July 13, 2000, with respect to said property, recorded July 17, 2000, in Instrument Number 00-17048, or her heirs, devisees, assignees or successors in title, COLIN C. CONNELLY, Trustee of a certain Note secured by a Deed of Trust dated July 13, 2000, with respect to said property, recorded July 17, 2000 in Instrument Number 00-17048, or his successor/s in title, OLD DOMINION FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC., A Terminated Virginia Corporation, which may be the holder of a certain Note secured by a Balloon Deed of Trust dated July 11, 2008, with respect to said property, recorded July 14, 2008, in Instrument Number 08-19097, or its heirs, devisees, assignees or successors in title, NORMAN GOODMAN, who may be the holder of a $40,000.00 Interest in a certain Note secured by a Balloon Deed of Trust dated July 11, 2008, with respect to said property, recorded July 14, 2008, in Instrument Number 08-19097, or his heirs, devisees, assignees or successors in title, WALTER L. HOOKER, P.C., A Terminated Virginia Corporation, Trustee, Instr. No. 08-19097, of a certain Note secured by a Balloon Deed of Trust dated July 11, 2008, with respect to said property, recorded July 14, 2008, in Instrument Number 08-19097, or its successor/s in title, and WALTER L. HOOKER, P.C., A Terminated Virginia Corporation, Trustee, Instr. No. 08-22153, of a certain Note secured by a Balloon Deed of Trust dated August 12, 2008, with respect to said property, recorded August 14, 2008, in Instrument Number 08-22153, or its successor/s in title, WALTER L. HOOKER, As Former Director and Trustee in Liquidation, Walter L. Hooker, P.C., Trustee Instr. No. 08-19097 and Instr. No. 08-22153, MARC A. DENNING, who may be the holder of part of a $40,000.00 Interest in a certain Note secured by a Balloon Deed of Trust dated August 12, 2008, with respect to said property, recorded August 14, 2008, in Instrument Number 08-22153, PAULA SEFCHOK, who may be the holder of part of a $40,000.00 Interest in a certain Note secured by a Balloon Deed of Trust dated August 12, 2008, with respect to said property, recorded August 14, 2008, in Instrument Number 08-22153, JOEL FINE, who may be the holder of part of a $40,000.00 Interest in a certain Note secured by a Balloon Deed of Trust dated August 12, 2008, with respect to said property, recorded August 14, 2008, in Instrument Number 08-22153, LAURA FINE, who may be the holder of part of a $40,000.00 Interest in a certain Note secured by a Balloon Deed of Trust dated August 12, 2008, with respect to said property, recorded August 14, 2008, in Instrument Number 0822153, ALAN KATZ, LYNN KATZ, SHERRIE BECKER, PATRICK BECKER, JAY S. SCHWARTZ, JAY S. SCHWARTZ, TRUSTEE FOR THE JAY S. SCHWARTZ TRUST U/A 11/6/1992, JAY S. SCHWARTZ, AGENT FOR BERNICE SCHWARTZ, JAY S. SCHWARTZ, As Trustee for the EDWARD J. BECKER MARITAL TRUST, GREG WOOLWINE, HOPE WOOLWINE, RICHARD KRIDER, DAVID F. KATZ, SHELLY A. KATZ, THEODORE SELLMAN, Who May Be Deceased, and the Heirs, Devisees, Assignees or Successors in Interest of THEODORE SELLMAN,

and Parties Unknown, come forward to appear on or before NOVEMBER 23, 2014, and do what is necessary to protect their interests in this matter. An Extract, Teste: Edward F. Jewett, Clerk Gregory A. Lukanuski, Esq. City of Richmond, Office of the City Attorney 900 E. Broad Street Richmond, VA 23219 804-646-7940

recorded in Deed Book 199, Page 1500, has not been personally located and has not filed a response to this action, or her successor/s in title; that FLEET FINANCE INC, or its successors in title, have not been located and have not filed a response to this action; and that any heirs, devisees, assignees, successors in interest, successors in title and/or any creditors with a current or future interest in said property, have not been identified and/or served despite diligent efforts to do so and are defendants to this suit by the general description of “Parties Unknown.”

VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND JOHN MARSHALL COURTS BUILDING CITY OF RICHMOND, Plaintiff, v. EDITH MEALEY, et al., Defendants. Case No. : CL13-3906-1 ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this suit is to subject the property briefly described as “1114 North 26th Street”, Richmond, Virginia, Tax Map/GPIN# E0000519/006, to sale in order to collect delinquent real estate taxes assessed thereon in the name of the owner of record, EDITH MEALEY. An Affidavit having been filed that JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION p/k/a CHEMICAL BANK, A Foreign Corporation not Authorized to Transact Business in the Commonwealth of Virginia, which may be the holder of a certain Note secured by a Deed of Trust dated April 20, 1989, with respect to said property, recorded April 25, 1989 in Deed Book 199, Page 1500, or its heirs, devisees, assignees, and successors in title, have not filed a response to this action; that DEBRA S. GARDNER, Trustee of a certain Note secured by a Deed of Trust dated April 20, 1989, with respect to said property,

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Divorce VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF HANOVER JUAN LOGAN, Plaintiff v. CONTESSIA LOGAN, Defendant. Case No.: CL14-2300 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 12th day of December, 2014 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 VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF HANOVER HELEN GAINES, Plaintiff v. GREGORY CRUTCHFIELD, Defendant. Case No.: CL14002259-00 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 5th day of December, 2014 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 VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF HANOVER NATALIE CLARK-MAWYER, Plaintiff v. MICHAEL MAWYER, Defendant. Case No.: CL14002385-00 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 12th day of December, 2014 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 VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF HANOVER ELLEN TAYLOR, Plaintiff v. LLOYD CURRIE, Defendant. Case No.: CL14002260-00 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 5th day of December, 2014 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

VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF HANOVER GERALD BROWN, Plaintiff v. LAKETICHA BROWN, Defendant. Case No.: CL14002190-00 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 20th day of November, 2014 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 VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF HANOVER BRENDA BANTON, Plaintiff v. JOSEPH BANTON, Defendant. Case No.: CL14002195-00 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 20th day of November, 2014 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 VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF HANOVER STARLENE PITTMAN, Plaintiff v. JOE PITTMAN, III, Defendant. Case No.: CL14002189-00 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 20th day of November, 2014 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

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VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF HANOVER JOY STEVENSON, Plaintiff v. DAMION WRIGHT, Defendant. Case No.: CL14002135-00 ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this suit is to obtain a divorce from the bond of matrimony from the defendant on the ground of living separate and apart without any cohabitation and without interruption for a period exceeding twelve months. It is ORDERED that the defendant, whose whereabouts are unknown, appear here on or before the 14th day of November, 2014 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

PROPERTY VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND JOHN MARSHALL COURTS BUILDING CITY OF RICHMOND, Plaintiff, v. WILLIAM C. COOKE a/k/a WILLIAM CICERO COOKE, JR., Who May Be Deceased, and THE HEIRS, DEVISEES, ASSIGNEES OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST WILLIAM C. COOKE a/k/a WILLIAM CICERO COOKE, JR., et al., Defendants. Case No.: CL14-3243-1 ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this suit is to subject the property briefly described as “2112 (formerly No. 716) Barton Avenue”, Richmond, Virginia, Tax Map/GPIN# N0000449/002, to sale in order to collect delinquent real estate taxes assessed thereon in the name of the owners of record, William C. Cooke a/k/a William Cicero Cooke, Jr., who may be deceased, and Henrietta D. Cooke, who may be deceased. An Affidavit having been filed that said owner, WILLIAM C. COOKE a/k/a WILLIAM CICERO COOKE, JR., who may be deceased, and the heirs, devisees, assignees or successors in interest of WILLIAM C. COOKE a/k/a WILLIAM CICERO COOKE, JR., have not been located and have not filed a response to this action; that said owner, HENRIETTA D. COOKE, Who May Be Deceased, and the heirs, devisees, assignees or successors in interest of HENRIETTA D. COOKE, have not been located and have not filed a response to this action; that Deed LLC a/k/a deed LLC, an Active Virginia Limited Liability Company, which may have an ownership interest in said property has not been located and has not filed a response to this action; and that any heirs, devisees, assignees, successors in interest, successors in title and/or any creditors with a current or future interest in said property, have not been identified and/or served despite diligent efforts to do so and are defendants to this suit by the general description of “Parties Unknown.” IT IS ORDERED that WILLIAM C. COOKE a/k/a WILLIAM CICERO COOKE, JR., who may be deceased, and the heirs, devisees, assignees or successors in interest of WILLIAM C. COOKE a/k/a WILLIAM CICERO COOKE, JR., , HENRIETTA D. COOKE, Who May Be Deceased, and the heirs, devisees, assignees or successors in interest of HENRIETTA D. COOKE, Deed LLC a/k/a deed LLC, an Active Virginia Limited Liability Company, and Parties Unknown, come forward to appear on or before DECEMBER 21, 2014, and do what is necessary to protect their interests in this matter. An Extract, Teste: Edward F. Jewett, Clerk Gregory A. Lukanuski, Esq. City of Richmond, Office of the City Attorney 900 E. Broad Street Richmond, VA 23219 804-646-7940 VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND JOHN MARSHALL COURTS BUILDING CITY OF RICHMOND, Continued on next column

VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND JOHN MARSHALL COURTS BUILDING CITY OF RICHMOND, Plaintiff, v. WILLIAM C. COOKE a/k/a WILLIAM CICERO COOKE, JR., Who May Be Deceased, and THE HEIRS, DEVISEES, ASSIGNEES OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST WILLIAM C. COOKE a/k/a WILLIAM CICERO COOKE, JR., et al., Defendants. Case No.: CL14-3244-1 ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this suit is to subject the property briefly described as “821 North 25th Street a/k/a 2501 O Street”, Richmond, Virginia, Tax Map/ GPIN# E000-0380/040, to sale in order to collect delinquent real estate taxes assessed thereon in the name of the owners of record, William C. Cooke a/k/a William Cicero Cooke, Jr., who may be deceased, and Henrietta D. Cooke, who may be deceased. An Affidavit having been filed that said owner, WILLIAM C. COOKE a/k/a WILLIAM CICERO COOKE, JR., who may be deceased, and the heirs, devisees, assignees or successors in interest of WILLIAM C. COOKE a/k/a WILLIAM CICERO COOKE, JR., have not been located and have not filed a response to this action; that said owner, HENRIETTA D. COOKE, Who May Be Deceased, and the heirs, devisees, assignees or successors in interest of HENRIETTA D. COOKE, have not been located and have not filed a response to this action; that Deed LLC a/k/a deed LLC, an Active Virginia Limited Liability Company, which may have an ownership interest in said property has not been located and has not filed a response to this action; and that any heirs, devisees, assignees, successors in interest, successors in title and/or any creditors with a current or future interest in said property, have not been identified and/or served despite diligent efforts to do so and are defendants to this suit by the general description of “Parties Unknown.” IT IS ORDERED that WILLIAM C. COOKE a/k/a WILLIAM CICERO COOKE, JR., who may be deceased, and the heirs, devisees, assignees or successors in interest of WILLIAM C. COOKE a/k/a WILLIAM CICERO COOKE, JR., , HENRIETTA D. COOKE, Who May Be Deceased, and the heirs, devisees, assignees or successors in interest of HENRIETTA D. COOKE, Deed LLC a/k/a deed LLC, an Active Virginia Limited Liability Company, and Parties Unknown, come forward to appear on or before DECEMBER 21, 2014, and do what is necessary to protect their interests in this matter. An Extract, Teste: Edward F. Jewett, Clerk Gregory A. Lukanuski, Esq. City of Richmond, Office of the City Attorney 900 E. Broad Street Richmond, VA 23219 804-646-7940

IT IS ORDERED that JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION p/k/a CHEMICAL BANK, A Foreign Corporation not Authorized to Transact Business in the Commonwealth of Virginia, which may be the holder of a certain Note secured by a Deed of Trust dated April 20, 1989, with respect to said property, recorded April 25, 1989 in Deed Book 199, Page 1500, or its heirs, devisees, assignees, and successors in title, DEBRA S. GARDNER, Trustee of a certain Note secured by a Deed of Trust dated April 20, 1989, with respect to said property, recorded in Deed Book 199, Page 1500, or her successor/s in title, FLEET FINANCE INC, or its successors in title, and Parties Unknown, come forward to appear on or before NOVEMBER 21, 2014, and do what is necessary to protect their interests in this matter. An Extract, Teste: Edward F. Jewett, Clerk Gregory A. Lukanuski, Esq. City of Richmond, Office of the City Attorney 900 E. Broad Street Richmond, VA 23219 804-646-7940 VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND JOHN MARSHALL COURTS BUILDING CITY OF RICHMOND, Plaintiff, v. CLARENCE DUNLAP, Who May Be Deceased, and THE HEIRS, DEVISEES, ASSIGNEES OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST OF CLARENCE DUNLAP, et al., Defendants. Case No.: CL14-3565-1 ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this suit is to subject the property briefly described as “1100 North 23rd Street”, Richmond, Virginia, Tax Map/GPIN# E0000516/012, to sale in order to collect delinquent real estate taxes assessed thereon in the name of the owners of record, Samuel Dunlap, Ozro Dunlap, Timothy Dunlap, and Harvey Dunlap. An Affidavit having been filed that said prior owners, CLARENCE DUNLAP, who may be deceased, and the heirs, devisees, assignees or successors in interest of CLARENCE DUNLAP and ELNORA DUNLAP, who may be deceased, and the heirs, devisees, assignees or successors in interest of ELNORA DUNLAP, have not been located and have not filed a response to this action; that CARL LAUNDRA DUNLAP a/k/a LAUNDRA CARL DUNLOP, who may be deceased and the heirs, devisees, assignees or successor/s in interest of CARL LAUNDRA DUNLAP a/k/a LAUNDRA CARL DUNLOP, ORZO DUNLAP a/k/a ORZO THURSTON DUNLAP, who may be deceased and the heirs, devisees, assignees or successor/s in interest of ORZO DUNLAP a/k/a ORZO THURSTON DUNLAP, CLARENCE DUNLAP, JR., a/k/a CLARENCE REGINALD DUNLAP, JR., who may be deceased and the heirs, devisees, assignees or successor/s in interest of CLARENCE DUNLAP, JR., a/k/a CLARENCE REGINALD DUNLAP, JR., HARVEY DUNLAP a/k/a HARVEY EUGENE DUNLAP, SR., who may be deceased and the heirs, devisees, assignees or successor/s in interest of HARVEY DUNLAP a/k/a HARVEY EUGENE DUNLAP, SR., and HARVEY E. DUNLAP, JR., who may be deceased and the heirs, devisees, assignees or successor/s in interest of HARVEY E. DUNLAP, JR., who may have an ownership interest in said property, have not been located and have not filed a response to this action; that SAMUEL DUNLAP a/k/a SAMUEL LEROY DUNLAP, TIMOTHY DUNLAP a/k/a TIMOTHY R. DUNLAP, and B. HARVETTA DUNLAP a/k/a BARBARA HARVETTA DUNLAP-MOORE, who may have an ownership interest in said property, have not been personally located and have not filed a response to this action; and that any heirs, devisees, assignees, successors in interest, successors in title and/or any creditors with a current or future interest in said property, have not been identified and/or served despite diligent efforts to do so and are defendants to this suit by the general description Continued on next page

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of “Parties Unknown.” IT IS ORDERED that CLARENCE DUNLAP, who may be deceased, and the heirs, devisees, assignees or successors in interest of CLARENCE DUNLAP, ELNORA DUNLAP, who may be deceased, and the heirs, devisees, assignees or successors in interest of ELNORA DUNLAP, CARL LAUNDRA DUNLAP a/k/a LAUNDRA CARL DUNLOP, who may be deceased and the heirs, devisees, assignees or successor/s in interest of CARL LAUNDRA DUNLAP a/k/a LAUNDRA CARL DUNLOP, ORZO DUNLAP a/k/a ORZO THURSTON DUNLAP, who may be deceased and the heirs, devisees, assignees or successor/s in interest of ORZO DUNLAP a/k/a ORZO THURSTON DUNLAP, CLARENCE DUNLAP, JR., a/k/a CLARENCE REGINALD DUNLAP, JR., who may be deceased and the heirs, devisees, assignees or successor/s in interest of CLARENCE DUNLAP, JR., a/k/a CLARENCE REGINALD DUNLAP, JR., HARVEY DUNLAP a/k/a HARVEY EUGENE DUNLAP, SR., who may be deceased and the heirs, devisees, assignees or successor/s in interest of HARVEY DUNLAP a/k/a HARVEY EUGENE DUNLAP, SR., HARVEY E. DUNLAP, JR., who may be deceased and the heirs, devisees, assignees or successor/s in interest of HARVEY E. DUNLAP, JR., SAMUEL DUNLAP a/k/a SAMUEL LEROY DUNLAP, TIMOTHY DUNLAP a/k/a TIMOTHY R. DUNLAP, B. HARVETTA DUNLAP a/k/a B A R B A R A H A RV E T TA DUNLAP-MOORE, and Parties Unknown, come forward to appear on or before NOVEMBER 21, 2014, and do what is necessary to protect their interests in this matter. An Extract, Teste: Edward F. Jewett, Clerk Gregory A. Lukanuski, Esq. City of Richmond, Office of the City Attorney 900 E. Broad Street Richmond, VA 23219 804-646-7940

have not been located and have not filed a response to this action; that GEORGE GREEN, who may have an ownership interest in said property, has not been located and has not filed a response to this action; that PATRICIA ELIZABETH RUSSELL p/k/a PATRICIA GOODE, who may have an ownership interest in said property, has not been personally located and has not filed a response to this action; that IDA CRUMP, Who May Be Deceased, and THE HEIRS, DEVISEES, ASSIGNEES OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST OF IDA CRUMP, prior owner of record of the subject property, have not been located and have not filed a response to this action; that SHARON RENEE WILLIAMS p/k/a SHARON RENEE GREEN p/k/a SHARON GREEN WILLIAMS p/k/a SHA RON WILLIAMS CANNON and MICHAEL-ANTHONY LEMARC FISHER a/k/a MICHAEL ANTHONY FISHER, who may have an ownership interest in said property, have not been personally located and have not filed a response to this action; that LEROY C. MCLAUGHLIN, who may be a creditor with an interest in said property, has not been personally located and has not filed a response to this action; and that any heirs, devisees, assignees, successors in interest, successors in title and/or any creditors with a current or future interest in said property, have not been identified and/or served despite diligent efforts to do so and are defendants to this suit by the general description of “Parties Unknown.”

VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND JOHN MARSHALL COURTS BUILDING CITY OF RICHMOND, Plaintiff, v. FLOYD B. TYLER, et al., Defendants. Case No.: CL14-3812-1 ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this suit is to subject the property briefly described as “13 East 13th Street”, Richmond, Virginia, Tax Map/GPIN# S000-0118/013, to sale in order to collect delinquent real estate taxes assessed thereon in the name of the owner of record, FLOYD B. TYLER. An Affidavit having been filed that said owner, FLOYD B. TYLER, has not been personally located and has not filed a response to this action and that any heirs, devisees, assignees, successors in interest, successors in title and/or any creditors with a current or future interest in said property, have not been identified and/or served despite diligent efforts to do so and are defendants to this suit by the general description of “Parties Unknown.” IT IS ORDERED that FLOYD B. TYLER, and Parties Unknown, come forward to appear on or before NOVEMBER 21, 2014, and do what is necessary to protect their interests in this matter. An Extract, Teste: Edward F. Jewett, Clerk Gregory A. Lukanuski, Esq. City of Richmond, Office of the City Attorney 900 E. Broad Street Richmond, VA 23219 804-646-7940 VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND JOHN MARSHALL COURTS BUILDING CITY OF RICHMOND, Plaintiff, v. MARGARET FIELDS a/k/a MARGARET C. FIELDS, Who May Be Deceased, and THE HEIRS, DEVISEES, ASSIGNEES OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST OF MARGARET FIELDS a/k/a MARGARET C. FIELDS, et al., Defendants. Case No. : CL14-2183-1 ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this suit is to subject the property briefly described as “1207 North 27th Street”, Richmond, Virginia, Tax Map/GPIN# E000-0563/021, to sale in order to collect delinquent real estate taxes assessed thereon in the name of the owner of record, Margaret Fields. An Affidavit having been filed that said owner, MARGARET FIELDS a/k/a MARGARET C. FIELDS, Who May Be Deceased, and THE HEIRS, DEVISEES, ASSIGNEES OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST OF MARGARET FIELDS a/k/a MARGARET C. FIELDS, Continued on next column

IT IS ORDERED that MARGARET FIELDS a/k/a MARGARET C. FIELDS, Who May Be Deceased, and THE HEIRS, DEVISEES, ASSIGNEES OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST OF MARGARET FIELDS a/k/a MARGARET C. FIELDS, GEORGE GREEN, PATRICIA ELIZABETH RUSSELL p/k/a PATRICIA GOODE, IDA CRUMP, Who May Be Deceased, and THE HEIRS, DEVISEES, ASSIGNEES OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST OF IDA CRUMP, SHARON RENEE WILLIAMS p/k/a SHARON RENEE GREEN p/k/a SHARON GREEN WILLIAMS p/k/a SHARON WILLIAMS CANNON, MICHAEL-ANTHONY LEMARC FISHER a/k/a MICHAEL ANTHONY FISHER, LEROY C. MCLAUGHLIN, and Parties Unknown, come forward to appear on or before NOVEMBER 21, 2014, and do what is necessary to protect their interests in this matter. An Extract, Teste: Edward F. Jewett, Clerk Gregory A. Lukanuski, Esq. City of Richmond, Office of the City Attorney 900 E. Broad Street Richmond, VA 23219 804-646-7940 VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF HENRICO KATHLEEN J. SHIFFLETT (Complainant) v. Estate of Thelma L. Beadles, Estate of Lola M. Beadles, Estate of Richard T. Martin, Estate of Carrie B. Martin, Mary Banks, Heir in the Estate of Carrie B. Martin, and, Unknown Heirs, Devisees, Successors in Interest and/or Assigns of THELMA L. BEADLES, LOLA M. BEADLES, RICHARD T. MARTIN and CARRIE B. MARTIN, if any there be, PARTIES UNKNOWN, (Respondents) CASE NO.: CL14-2191 ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of the abovestyled suit is for the Plaintfiff to obtain interest in the ingress/ egress bordering parcels free of encumbrances by adverse possession as they purchased these parcels, which are on either side of said ingress/ egress. Lines and conduits for the Plaintiff’s septic system run underneath the ingress/ egress from the improved portion of property to drainage fields on the opposite of the ingress/egress. Plaintiffs have continuously maintained the portion of ingress/egress and have contnuously utilized the same as their own for a period of over 25 years. And, it appearing by affidavit filed according to law that the Plaintiffs have exercised due diligence in attempting to search for and contact living heirs of Thelma L. Beadles, Lola M. Beadles, Richard T. Martin, and Carrie B. Martin, deceased, to no avail. The said Respondants shall appear on or before the 10th day of November, 2014, in the Clerk’s Office of this Court and do what is necessary to protect their interest. A Copy, Teste: YVONNE G. SMITH, Clerk I ask for this: Diane Christensen VSB# 47568 Christensen Law, Inc. P.O. Box 775 Sandston, Virginia 23150 (804) 326-2154 (804) 326-2158 fax

Request foR LetteRs of InteRest and Statements of Qualifications The University of Virginia, Charlottesville, invites highly qualified firms to submit Letters of Interest and Statements of Qualifications along with background information on Form DGS-30-168 (obtain adapted version from http://www.fm.virginia. edu/fpc/ContractAdmin/ConstructionAdvertise.htm) for construction services related to the:

Hospitalist in Richmond, VA. Examine, diagnose & treat hospitalized patients; manage patients through continuum of hospital care, including ER, critical care & post acute care patients; order treatments/tests, consult w/specialty & PCP where appropriate. Reqs overnight shifts as Nocturnist, 7pm to 8am. Mail resume to D. Slayden, VCU Health System Authority, 701 E. Franklin St., 9th Floor, Richmond, VA 23219.

For submittal information and requirements, a copy of the full text of this request and additional project information, visit the Office of Contract Administration at http://www.fm.virginia.edu/ fpc/ContractAdmin/ConstructionAdvertise.htm. Questions may be directed to George Cullen, at gec2n@virginia.edu, by fax at 434-982-5108, or by telephone at 434-982-4620. The Rector and Visitors of The University of Virginia By: George Cullen, Contract Administrator for Construction

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Interested candidates should submit a completed employment application (available at www.richmondregional.org), cover letter, and resume to Executive Secretary, RRPDC, 9211 Forest Hill Avenue, Suite 200, Richmond, VA 23235; or by email: jfry@richmondregional.org. Position open until filled. EOE.

See our web page www.yesvirginia.org/ About_Us/Employment.aspx for a complete description of Position #01613 and application instructions. Application deadline: November 7, 2014 EOE/M/F/V/D The City of Richmond is seeking to fill the following positions:

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The City of Richmond is beginning preparation of the fiscal year 201516 and 2016-17 City General Funds (CGF) Non-Departmental budget and fiscal year 2015-16 Annual Action Plan for the allocation of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnership (HOME), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) funds. The Federal funds are entitlement dollars allocated to the City through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for neighborhood development and supportive services. Only applications for projects within the City of Richmond will be considered, except for HOPWA funds for which the City administers funds for the entire Metropolitan Statistical Area. Application packages will be available by November 10, 2014 on the City’s website at http://www.yesrichmondva.com/neighborhood-revitalization/Federally-Funded-Programs Applications packages will also be available at the Main City Library located at 101 E. Franklin Street. All proposals and applications must be received no later than 4:00 PM on December 18, 2014. Federal fund applications must be submitted to the Department of Economic & Community Development, 1500 E. Main Street, Suite 400 Richmond, VA 23219. City General Fund applications must be submitted to Office of Budget and Strategic Planning, City Hall, 900 East Broad Street, Room 1100, Richmond, VA 23219. Faxes, e-mails and late submissions will not be accepted. Housing and Community Development Assistance projects using CDBG, HOME, ESG and HOPWA are HUD funded projects; Section 3 business and/or business that employ Section 3 residents are encouraged to respond. The Department of Economic and Community Development will be holding two public workshops to go over applications and answer any questions applicants may have regarding the CDBG, HOME, ESG and HOPWA programs. The workshops will be held on Monday November 10th and Thursday November 13, 2014. Both meetings will start at 5:30 PM and will be located at 1500 E. Main Street, Suite 400, Richmond, VA 23219. For questions about the applications or meetings please call 804-646-5633. The City of Richmond does not discriminate on the basis of disability status in the admission or access to, or treatment in, its federally assisted programs or activities. Virginia Relay Center – TDD users dial 711.

Precision Global Solutions, Inc. seeks a Business Systems Analyst at Richmond City, VA to liaise between bus units & IT depts assisting w/dvlpng docs. such as User Req., Design Docs., Interface Specs, Issues & Concerns Documentation. Learn bus policies & procedures, then dvlp documentation containing the bus solutions/scenarios, policies, & procedures. Document software test scenarios & perform Software Acceptance Testing, Unit Testing & System Integration Testing. Participate, monitor, & assist in User Acceptance Testing (UAT). Analyze test results against predefined expectations. Ability of investigation & analysis of bus. problems & dvlpmnt of bus. process workflows that depict reqd policy & be able to communicate the processes to bus units & to software dvlpmnt teams. Responsible for system integration testing using IBM Clear Quest to track defect & trace back requisite Pro reqmts, Dvlp software reqmts. specs, documentation including; work data flow & entity relations diagrams using Visio OR other diagram capturing software. Reqd skills: exp w/Agile, Scrum, Waterfall or RUP Methodologies; exp. in translating reqmts. into optimized designs & identifying design alternatives & implications on functionality, effort, performance & operations; exp w/conducting use case based analysis of bus processes; dvlpng use case diagrams, activity diagrams, and sequence diagrams. Tools: MS Office, MS Visio, IBM Rational Requisite Pro, Jazz Server tool, Jazz Reqmnt Mgmt tool, Jazz Quality Mgmt tool, Snag-IT, Java Server Pages (JSP), JSF (Faces), MS SQL, Oracle SQL. Master’s & 1 yr of exp reqd. Apply to Precision Global Solutions, Inc. at 1 Bradford Rd, East Brunswick, NJ 08816

The Richmond Free Press has immediate opportunities for freelance writers. Newspaper experience is a requirement. To be considered, please send 5 samples of your writing, along with a cover letter to news@ richmondfreepress. com or mail to: Richmond Free Press, P. O. Box 27709, Richmond, VA 23261 No phone calls.

Work is performed under the direction of the Transportation Planning Director. Position requires a master’s degree in urban or regional planning or a closely related field with at least one year of professional experience, or any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Starting salary $47,000.

The Virginia Economic Development Partnership is seeking an experienced sales and marketing professional for the Business Expansion Department to build relationships and aggressively promote Virginia to business and industry. This position will support existing Virginia businesses in positioning expansions to generate leads.

Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for CGF, CDBG, HOME, ESG and HOPWA Funds

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Richmond Regional Planning District Commission (RRPDC) seeks a Senior Planner for its Urban Transportation Planning Division. This position requires a broad based transportation planning background with knowledge in the areas of freight and multi-modal planning and MPO transportation processes and requirements. Position requires strong communication, GIS and data analysis skills.

BUSINESS EXPANSION MANAGER

Gooch Dillard Renovation Phase II RFP # 14-103 The University seeks to retain a Construction Manager to join our team during the design phase to provide constructability review, scheduling, cost estimating, and early bid package assistance and to provide full construction services for the University in accordance with the provisions of the University of Virginia Higher Education Capital Outlay Manual. The project Construction Documents are 15% complete. The contract will be awarded on a Construction Management at Risk with Design Phase Services basis. The project consists of renovation of three residence halls: Gooch 382, Gooch 383, and Gooch 384. The University will have the option to elect to continue with the selected Construction Manager for Phase III, Dillard 385-9.

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INTERNATIONAL MARKETING MANAGER RICHMOND, VA

The Virginia Economic Development Partnership is seeking an experienced marketing professional to generate international sales for Virginia-based companies. Position entails managing a portfolio of clients in the nationallyrecognized Virginia Leaders in Export Trade (VALET) Program. All candidates must apply through our website http://www.yesvirginia.org/ AboutUs/Employment. Application deadline: November 7, 2014. A l l a p p l i c a n t s a re c o n s i d e re d f o r employment without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or against otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities. Applicants requiring more information about VEDP’s employment and personnel policies or requiring assistance may contact VEDP Human Resources at 1-804-545-5634 or vedphr@yesvirginia.org. TDD 1-800-828-1120. EOE/M/F/V/D

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The Richmond Free Press is looking to fill an advertising sales position immediately that is open for a gogetter who knows the Richmond Metro area. Familiarity with ad agencies who represent clients in the Richmond area market a plus. Reliable transportation. Must possess effective verbal and communication skills. Salary + quarterly bonus upon meeting benchmarks set by the employer. Send your resume along with a letter of interest with emphasis on past ad sales achievements and skills, including salary requirements to: advertising@rich mondfreepress.com

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DIRECTOR OF UTILITIES Chesterfield County Government

Chesterfield County (Richmond-Metro Area), a recognized leader and award winning local government, is seeking an individual with strong leadership qualities, management experience and technical expertise to oversee the county’s Department of Utilities. The director will be responsible for leading a multifaceted Utilities department consisting of 3 major divisions: Water and Wastewater Operations and Maintenance; Engineering and Development; and Finance and Administration. The incumbent will also oversee the delivery of the highest quality water service to approximately 104,000 customers and wastewater service to 88,000 customers utilizing state-of-the-art technology and equipment. The successful candidate will lead a staff of 280 employees and manage a $64.8 million annual operating budget. The Utilities department owns one water treatment plant and two wastewater treatment plants, controls 23 water storage tanks and 39 pump stations. Water sources for customers include the Appomattox River, James River and Swift Creek Reservoir.

Successful candidate should possess the following qualifications: • Strong management and effective leadership to deliver high quality programs and services in an efficient manner • Strong commitment to the overall success of the organization • Strong commitment to the overall success of the organization • Think independently and possess a “big picture” vision and strategic perspective • A high degree of political acumen including tact, diplomacy, and ability to negotiate with various constituencies • Willingness to embrace the county’s mission and values of the community • Self-starter, hardworking, with a results-driven approach to management • Skill in organizing resources, establishing priorities and problem-solving

Candidate must possess a bachelor’s degree in civil or environmental engineering, environmental sciences or related field (master’s degree preferred) and a minimum of ten years progressively responsible managerial and leadership experience in public utilities, including five (5) years experience in a senior management capacity with a comparable organization, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Professional Engineer (PE) license in the Commonwealth of Virginia preferred. A pre-employment drug test and an extensive background investigation including fingerprinting for an FBI criminal check are required. For more information about this job opportunity, please visit careers. chesterfield.gov. This recruitment will remain open until November 14, 2014, at 5 p.m. Interested applicants should submit a confidential resume with cover letter and must include salary requirements to: Mary Martin Selby, Director of HR Services Chesterfield County Human Resource Management P.O. Box 40, Chesterfield, VA 23832 Email: executivesearch@chesterfield.gov (804) 748-1551 An Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to Workforce Diversity

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Darrell Wallace Jr., below, is the first African-American driver to win a national NASCAR race since Wendell Scott in 1963. Above, Wallace’s truck crosses the finish line at the Kroger 200 in Martinsville. It is painted and numbered for NASCAR Hall of Fame Inductee Scott.

Wallace wins NASCAR truck race, honors No. 34 Associated Press

21-year-old Wallace. “To be able to six laps left, and beat Peters to the put (the truck) in victory lane — you finish line by .495 seconds. Peters couldn’t ask for a better weekend. had bumped Sauter out of the way You thought last year was special, in the closing laps. but this definitely beats it.” “I wasn’t worried about anybody, Wallace led a race-high 97 laps in honestly,” Wallace said. “They kept winning his third race of the season. telling me where everybody was, The victory cut Wallace’s deficit in and I said I didn’t care. It’s our the Truck Series point standings to weekend and we’re going to come 22 with four races remaining. out and take this (grandfather) clock Wendell Scott Timothy Peters finished second, (trophy) home with us and we did followed by Matt Crafton, Erik Jones and Ryan just that. Blaney. “The whole Wendell Scott family is here and Wallace grabbed the lead from Johnny this is a special moment, just a perfect weekend Sauter in heavy traffic 12 laps from the fin- for us. It’s a true honor to have Wendell Scott ish, but before the record 11th caution slowed on our Toyota Tundra and to be able to put it in the race. victory lane. I know (Scott) just said up there, He then pulled away after a restart, with ‘Hell yeah.’ This is cool.”

MARTINSVILLE Professional racing driver Darrell Wallace Jr. paid tribute to the late Wendell Scott with a truck painted and numbered for the Hall of Fame inductee. Then he drove the truck to victory lane. Wallace’s win last Saturday at Martinsville Speedway came a year after he became the first African-American driver to win a national NASCAR race since Scott in 1963. Kyle Busch Motorsports changed the number of Wallace’s Toyota truck from No. 54 to No. 34 to honor Scott, the African-American NASCAR pioneer who will be inducted posthumously into the NASCAR Hall of Fame in January. “It means a lot, I know I had a guardian angel watching over me this weekend,” said the

Mo’ne Davis Seahawks Russell Wilson stars in Chevy cashes in with endorsements commercial By Lindsay H. Jones USA TODAY Sports

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Mo’ne Davis, the sensational 13-year-old Philadelphia pitcher who wowed the world and graced the cover of Sports Illustrated during the summer’s Little League World Series, is the star of a new Chevrolet ad that premiered during Major League Baseball’s World Series opening game. It will not jeopardize her amateur status if she goes on to play college sports, according to the NCAA. “Mo’ne Davis may be paid for appearing in the Chevy

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Strikeout phenom Mo’ne Davis gets ready to fire a pitch for Philadelphia in her historic 4-0 win over Tennessee.

commercial without impacting her NCAA eligibility,” NCAA spokeswoman Emily James said in a statement. In January, the NCAA Division I membership provided more flexibility on eligibility standards. Noted film director Spike Lee and Spike DDB, Chevrolet’s ad agency of record, developed a 10-minute documentary, “I Throw Like a Girl,” which features interviews with Davis, her family, teammates and coaches. “Mo’ne truly embodies the spirit at the heart of baseball, and she has been a powerful inspiration to boys and girls everywhere,” said Paul Edwards, a Chevrolet marketing vice president. Davis has expressed her desire to play college sports, but not baseball or softball. “I want to go to the University of Connecticut and be the point guard on the basketball team,” Davis told ESPN in August, while her team, the Taney Dragons, was still competing in the Little League World Series. “That’s like my dream, and then go into the WNBA.” While Davis can take money from Chevrolet, the NCAA ruled that UConn women’s basketball coach Geno Auriemma was not allowed to call her, which he had done.

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RENTON, Wash. Dozens of passengers at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport impatiently waited on a recent morning at gate D1 to board their Alaska Airlines flight to Atlanta. First class went first, of course, followed by what might as well be called Seahawks class. “Anyone wearing a Russell Wilson jersey,” the gate agent announced, “can board now.” This is standard practice here in Seattle, where Wilson inked an endorsement deal with the airline late last year, one of a handful of multiyear endorsements the Seahawks quarterback has secured during his rapid rise to NFL stardom. Wilson grew up in Richmond, where he was a standout on the Collegiate School football team. His grandfather is Dr. Harrison B. Wilson, a former president of Norfolk State University. Though NFL rules will prevent Wilson from negotiating a new contract until next year — he’ll make $817,302 this season in salary and bonuses in the third year of his four-year rookie contract — there is Julio Cortez/Associated Press nothing stopping Wilson from cashing in Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson hefts the Vince Lombardi Trophy off the field right now. And as an ascending 25-year-old Super after his team’s Super Bowl XLVIII win over the Denver Broncos. Wilson, a Bowl winner with a squeaky-clean image, third-round draft pick, has become an unlikely pop culture sensation since the sports marketing experts predict Wilson is Seahawks’ championship season. putting himself in position to be the new its ties to Madison, Wis., where Wilson played one year of colface of the NFL. Sports marketing expert Bob Worfman, who analyzes lege football — are on frequent rotation. But his national profile is booming as well, with deals with athletes’ marketing potential, said he expects Wilson’s 2014 endorsement earnings to be in the $5 million to $7 million Braun, Duracell and Microsoft — with a commercial for the Surface tablet that aired nearly nonstop during the NCAA basrange. “The fact that the senior statesmen of the NFL, in terms of ketball tournament in March. Among Wilson’s newest sponsors Drew Brees and Tom Brady and Peyton Manning, they might is Eat the Ball, a European bread company that will be making be heading into the twilight of their careers, so it’s opening up a substantial push into the American market this winter with an opportunity for a player like Wilson to fill that void,” said Wilson as a prime endorser. “He has created the opportunity to earn money, so you David Carter, executive director of the University of Southern California Sports Business Institute. “Everything seems to be have to capitalize on some of that. It would be silly not to. It’s there for the making, people are interested in you, and he’s in his favor right now.” In Seattle, he is clearly the face of the Seahawks. His face earned that ability to make money off the field,” said Mark is on signage inside the airport — not just for Alaska Airlines, Rodgers, Wilson’s lawyer and marketing agent. “But there’s but also in large ads for Bose, whose headphones are now the also another part of it, and one of my goals in putting these official speakers of the NFL. He has a local car deal endorse- deals together is to put himself in a position financially where, ment with a Mercedes dealership, and his American Family if it’s not the right time to do a new deal, he won’t be forced Insurance ads — a company he linked with in part because of to do a new deal.”

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