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LOCAL Summer branch library open COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The Colonial Heights Public Library has opened a summer branch library at the Community Center. The branch will be open until Aug. 24. The Community Center is located at 157 Roanoke Ave. The library branch will serve youth 6 through 18 years of age, and will be open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information, call 520-9384.
Back to School Festival planned Aug. 18 COLONIAL HEIGHTS — A Back to School Festival is scheduled to be held from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18, at the Soccer Complex, 1000 Yacht Basin Drive. This event is free and for Colonial Heights residents only. Rain date is Aug. 25. Activities and prizes will include: School supplies, raffles, face painting, inflatables, pony rides & carnival games, free Back-to-School T-shirts to the first 100 students to attend. Participants can register in advance or at the event. Extra items can be purchased for a nominal fee. For more information, call 520-9390.
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EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION
Greene recognized for service Local group thanks employee for dedication By Scott P. Yates Staff Writer
Earnest Greene will be missed. The Colonial Heights McDonald’s employee of two and a half years moved to a new location. Saturday, July 18th was Greene’s last day in Colonial Heights.
“I’ve only cried twice in my life. The first time was when I stubbed my pinkie toe. The second time was a few moments ago.” --Earnest Greene
A group of seniors who meet regularly at the restaurant and who have benefited greatly from Greene’s customer service over the years presented him last Friday morning with a certificate of appreciation and an envelope of donations. Greene was known
Earnest Greene, seated at left, an employee at McDonalds in Colonial Heights, receives a certificate of appreciation from his regular customers a day before his last day working at that location, on July 17. SCOTT P. YATES/PROGRESS-INDEX PHOTO
as a jack of all trades at the restaurant, said his general manager, Sherry Hollins. “He’s kept this place spotless,” said customer Roland Fontaine. Fontaine and his wife say they have been daily
customers of this restaurant for about 20 years. Nearly every morning Greene would gree t and open the door for customers. For some of the seniors with limited mobility, Greene would bring them their coffee
to the table. “Everybody’s going to miss him terribly,” said Fontaine. As the senior group presented Greene with his going away gifts, the unexpected show of appreciation was
emotional for him. “I’ve only cried twice in my life,” he said as a tear welled in his eye. “The first time was when I stubbed my pinkie toe. The second time was a few moments ago.”
FORT LEE
Drainage project continues road closure COLONIAL HEIGHTS — On July 20, construction crews began the Bruce Avenue Phase III drainage project. This project involves installation of various drainage infrastructure, replacement of substandard water and sewer facilities, and some street resurfacing. The first item on the project began at the intersection of Dupuy Avenue and Battery Place. Since July 20, this intersection has been partially closed and traffic is being detoured. Motorists are advised that there will be delays in the area and should plan on using alternate routes until the detour has been lifted. This work is expected to impact the intersection for at least three weeks. For more information, contact Public Works – Engineering at 520-9334.
Youth soccer registration COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The Colonial Heights Soccer Association is holding walk-in registration from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 25, at the Colonial Heights Library, located at 1000 Yacht Basin Drive. Children over 14 will need to bring proof of age, ID or birth certificate. The Soccer Association accepts children ages 5-18. For more information, call 804-920-2029.
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Gov. wants military expansion From Staff Reports
FORT LEE — In light of the U.S. Army’s announcement that it plans to cut over 400 soldiers from Virginia military installations, Gov. Terry McAuliffe has devised a 17-point plan to expand Virginia’s military. The governor’s Commission on Military Installations and Defense Activities released a report called “Growing the Military Mission in the Commonwealth of Virginia,” which is the result of a year’s worth of meetings with installations across the state. The report spells out ways to strengthen the military and protect its economic role. “We are fortunate that Virginia remains home to one of the largest concentrations of military and defense activities in the country,” McAuliffe stated. “Given the significant economic impact that our military installations and defense activities have on the Commonwealth, and the continued view of the President for the need for a Base Realignment and Closure activity, it has never been more vital for us to work hand in hand with our defense and military partners to ensure the continued vitality of these assets.” On July 9, Army officials released plans to cut 127 soldiers from Fort Lee over a two-year period. Joint Base Langley-Eustis is expected to lose 94 soldiers and Fort Belvoir may lose 250. The cuts are a part of the Army’s decision to reduce the size of the Army by 40,000, from 490,000 activeduty soldiers to 45,000. Largest
In this file photo, soldiers and NCOs in the U.S. Army Best Warrior Competition get ready to conduct a rifle-zeroing exercise at the Fort Lee range complex. PROGRESS-INDEX PHOTO
installations in other states took the biggest hit, with Fort Hood, Texas, losing 3,350 soldiers, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., losing 1,251 and Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, losing 1,214. The Army estimates the cuts will save $7 billion over four years. The decision to make force reductions is driven by
the Budget Control Act of 2011 and looming sequestration. The report states, “Actions impacting the Commonwealth resulting from the 2005 Base Realignment and Closure were very favorable and resulted in growth at almost every military installation and base in Virginia. However, we cannot stand still
and hope that the past will repeat itself … Accordingly, the Commonwealth must adopt an aggressive, forwardleaning approach to continue to grow the military mission in Virginia.” According to a press release from the governor’s office, a
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Confederate flag dispute marches on
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he issue of what to do about the Confederate battle flag has rolled across America and in particular the South. That debate came to the forefront of our region recently when nearly 150 vehicles formed a convoy in Southside Virginia that weaved through rural and urban roads proudly displaying the Confederate battle flag. The Flag Run 2015 included more than 145 cars, trucks and motorcycles traveling from Dinwiddie County to Chester waving a combination of the Confederate flag, Confederate battle flag and the United States flag. The movement was organized by 804 Flyers, a local support group of the Confederate flag, and local trucking group 804 Lifted. We are pleased that the demonstration was largely peaceful and respectful. It had the potential to get ugly. At one point the convoy rolled through a Petersburg neighborhood where a couple of African-American men threw water bottles at the vehicles. But cooler heads prevailed and nothing further happened. And the organizers of the event stressed that they were focusing on what they see as Southern heritage and not hate or racism. “This is to show our Southern heritage is not dying no matter what the government does,” said Jerry Dyson III, spokesperson for the Flag Run 2015. “Not every single Southerner who flies the Confederate flag is racist. Don’t let one person’s actions judge the rest of the group of people.” Dyson was referring to Dylan Roof, who has been charged with shooting and killing nine people in Charleston, S.C., at the historic Emanuel African Episcopal Church in Charleston. Since then, the display of the Confederate battle flag has been hotly debated across the South and the nation. L.J. McCoy, president of NAACP in Chesterfield, said he supported the group’s right to free speech but disagrees about the meaning of the flag. “I feel that the flag has a negative connotation to it. It’s an emblem to us as hate, not heritage,” McCoy said. It may be impossible to reconcile the two very different meanings the Confederate battle flag has to two very different groups of people. But since the flag represents hate and racism to some, it is time to rethink the issue. And overall, a compromise has emerged from the South Carolina debate on what to do with the flag that was on statehouse grounds. That compromise is flying the Confederate battle flag on private property or personal vehicles is obviously a free speech right under the First Amendment. But flying the flag on state or public property should not be allowed. The one possible exception is allowing the flag on Civil War battlefields, which are typically owned by state or federal governments. At that location, the historical setting should prevail. It’s time for the flag to not be sanctioned by any local or state government. On that we should all be able to agree upon.
INSPIRATION
“As for what was sown on good soil, this is he who hears the word and understands it; he indeed bears fruit, and yields, in one case a hundredfold, in another sixty, and in another thirty.” Matthew 13:23 SOURCE: WWW.DAILYSCRIPTURE.NET
YOUR VIEW
The Pump House The year before I was born, my dad built his first home. It was a labor of love. He was neither an architect nor a gifted carpenter, but he invested more time, energy, and heart into that home than a decade’s worth of experience could buy. My family moved away from that home when I was 15 years old, but it always held a special place in Dad’s heart. He could never bring himself to sell it, and actually had the hope of someday returning. Unfortunately, the home bore the burden of years of neglect, but once he retired, he was determined to fix it up. A week into his efforts, my wife Shirley and I stopped by to see how he was coming along. As we arrived, our eyes glanced over the old structure for a moment before we turned and smiled at one another. There sat the house – the same as it had been – the front porch rails rotted, paint peeling from every surface, selected window panes cracked, and the yard still a mess. We walked behind the house looking for Dad. As we rounded the corner, we saw the old pump house that sat at the back of the property where we used to draw water from a well. City water had rendered the small structure obsolete years before, so it served no particular use other than to be an eyesore. But there beside the pump house we saw my dad, paintbrush in hand and a huge grin on his face. The pump house had been freshly coated in white paint and his smile seemed to ask the question, “Doesn’t it look great?” At the time, I remember smiling. Dad was so overwhelmed by all the needs of the house that it made him feel good to accomplish something small, even if it did not cure the problem. Ever since that time, when Shirley and I face a challenge, we remind ourselves of the need to solve the problem and not to just “paint the pump house.” Today, many Americans see a government wildly out of balance. The Supreme Court has overturned democratically-decided state laws and attempted to restrain free exercise of religion. Executive actions have bucked the democratic process and undermined the Constitution of the United States. The government has increasingly prodded its way into the daily lives of average Americans in the form of taxes, healthcare, and government regulations. It’s overwhelming. From a big picture, many would say – and I agree – that we need to restore government to its proper function in our lives. We inherited a nation that was built on the belief that government is not the answer – people are. Government works best when it is protecting people’s rights, not protecting people from themselves. Today, I think many Americans look around and see the country they love in a state of disarray, as if the very foundations that our forefathers laid out has begun to be chipped away, or abandoned completely. To restore our nation to those core beliefs is not only overwhelming, but at times seems downright impossible. The efforts of many government leaders seem more like “painting the pump house” than actually tackling
the real problem. As I thought back on Dad and the pump house recently, I realized that maybe there was more truth to his theory than I thought at the time. In fact, I agree with him in many ways. You see, sometimes when we are so overwhelmed by the magnitude of a problem, we just need to roll up our sleeves and get started. To fix one problem. To accomplish one meaningful task, instead of sitting on our hands bemoaning the current state of affairs. Sometimes it’s the small things that give us that spark – that renewed hope – that we need to move forward to bigger, harder tasks. As a nation, we have some tough choices to make. We can look at our problems, overwhelmed and discouraged. We can choose to just be frustrated and do nothing. Or we can roll up our sleeves, and take practical steps — even if they are small ones — to begin to shift the balance of government back where it belongs: with the people. How do we do that? We have a lot of opportunities. We need to scrap the current, complex, unworkable tax code and start over. We need to begin weeding out one by one unnecessary, overly burdensome regulations and lifting the weight of government bureaucracy off the shoulders of our small businesses, entrepreneurs, and manufacturers. We need to slash duplicative government programs. We need to prioritize providing for our men and women in uniform and the natural security of this country over spending for the Internal Revenue Service and Environmental Protection Agency. We need to enforce our immigration laws, and secure the border once and for all. We need to make each member of Congress personally accountable for passing a budget every year. We need to require Congress to vote on all new major regulations before they are enforced on citizens and businesses. All of these are actions for which I have introduced or supported legislation in Congress and have continued to fight for. They are all solutions that begin to restore the balance in government, tipping the scale away from bureaucrats and back towards American families, small businesses, and individual citizens. None of these steps by themselves will restore our government to its proper balance — just like my dad couldn’t fix up our old house with a single stroke of the hammer, or coat of paint. Together, though, these action steps will move us closer, one brick, one nail, one board at a time, to restoring this country we love. Congressman Randy Forbes R-4th District Chesapeake, Va.
The word search Bible I’ve always enjoyed word search games. We’ve all seen them, often in the newspaper and located near the crosswords game. The word search game would consist of a square, within which are rows and rows of seeming unconnected letters. But if you look more closely you’ll see actual words imbedded in that jumble. However, the words may be read at an angle or backwards, so it takes some digging and careful consideration to find the actual embedded words. And I don’t always find
all the hidden words; I’ll be satisfied if I find a few and then direct my attention elsewhere. Lately I think that people are using the same approach to the Word of God. Take the Supreme Court’s ruling on homosexual marriage, for instance. Homosexual activists and their supporters are very quick to claim what Jesus did or didn’t say and what God would or wouldn’t do. I suspect they haven’t read their Bibles entirely. For instance, if someone skimmed only a few pages of their Bible and settled for “Jesus said”, “judge not” and “love your neighbor” and went no further, then that person would know as much of God’s word as if he opened any book to the “Table of Contents” page and read only one line: “Table of Contents.” But what does the Bible – the Word of God – actually say regarding homosexuality? “No man is to have sexual relations with another man; God hates that.” (Leviticus 18:22) “If a man has sexual relations with another man, they have done a disgusting thing, and both shall be put to death. They are responsible for their own death.” (Leviticus 20:13) “In the same way the men give up natural sexual relations with women and burn with passion for each other. Men do shameful things with each other, and as a result they bring upon themselves the punishment they deserve for their wrongdoing.” (Romans 1:27) “Well,” some may reply. “That was the Old Testament! That all became irrelevant when Jesus was born!” Or perhaps, “That was Paul, talking to the Romans! He persecuted the Christians anyway, and we’re not in Rome. Jesus said …” Blah blah blah. Okay, let’s look at that. In the Gospel of Matthew, at the conclusion of the Sermon on the Mount (read it, please), Jesus added, “Do not think that I have come to do away with the Law of Moses and the teachings of the prophets. I have not come to do away with them, but to make their teachings come true. Remember that as long as heaven and earth last, not the least point nor the smallest detail of the Law will be done away with—not until the end of all things. So then, whoever disobeys even the least important of the commandments and teaches others to do the same, will be least in the Kingdom of Heaven. On the other hand, whoever obeys the Law and teaches others to do the same, will be great in the Kingdom of heaven.” (Matthew 5:17-19) You see, God – my God, the real God, the God of Abraham, Isaac and Isaiah, the Father of my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, the Great I Am – does not answer to the United States Supreme Court. My God is the Supreme Court. None of this is difficult to understand. Easy to deny perhaps – for some – but still plain as day for believers and non-believers alike. Everyone has a choice to make (“If you obey my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have obeyed my Father’s commands and remain in his love.” John 15:10) and a direction to choose (“Jesus answered him, ‘I am the way, the truth, and the life; no one goes to the Father except by me.’” John 14:6) I’ve made my choice (“But if serving the Lord seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve … But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.” Joshua 24:15) What’s your choice? Rick Venema Colonial Heights
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FRIDAY ■ The Dinwiddie Dia-
monds will sponsor its monthly country dance from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at the Eastside Community Enhancement Center at 7301 Boydton Plank Road. Music will be provided by The Antiques. This is an alcohol free, smoke free event. Concessions will be open. This dance is held the fourth Friday of each month, except in November.
SATURDAY ■ Local historian Donetta
Bantle will portray
Chesterfield native Mary Randolph at the Historic Magnolia Grange House Museum, 10020 Iron Bridge Road, Chesterfield. For more information, call 796-1479 or visit www. chesterfieldhistory.com. Randolph was born in Chesterfield at Ampthill, the home of her grandparents. She married tobacco farmer David Meade Randolph of Turkey Island. When tobacco farming could not support them, Mary opened a boarding house in Richmond. Her hospitality and excellent meals led to her publishing a cookbook in 1824 called “The Virginia Housewife.” It was reprinted five times and helped women to limit the time spent cooking. ■ For history buffs, “Battle of the Crater: Living History” will take place from 10 a.m to 4 p.m. at the Petersburg National Battlefield in Petersburg at the Eastern Front Visitor Center, and tour stops 7 and 8. Park entrance fee is $5 per vehicle. For more information contact Grant Gates, Grant_Gates@nps. gov, (804) 732-3531 x208.
‘READ TO THE RHYTHM’
Reading program in full swing Financial literacy program for kids and storyteller Dylan Pritchett this week From Staff Report
COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The Colonial Heights Public Library’s annual six-week long summer reading program is in full swing. This year’s program, “Read to the Rhythm,” started June 22 and runs through Aug. 11. Youth of all ages can log reading and participation in library events and be rewarded throughout the summer with free books and small prizes, as well as qualify for several grand prizes awarded at the end of the program. Each week there
will be various performers, such as a magician, puppet shows, musical entertainment, wildlife programs, interactive financial literacy activities, hands-on science programs, and a book club for kids in grades 3 — 5. On Monday, July 27, from 11- 11:45 a.m., the Fort Lee Federal Credit Union will present its Financial Literacy Program for ages 4-6 in the library’s large meeting room. From 11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. the Fort Lee Federal Credit Union will present its Financial Literacy Program for ages 7-9 in
the library’s large meeting room. On Tuesday, July 28, from 11 a.m. to noon, storyteller, Dylan Pritchett, will present a family program in the library’s large meeting room. On Thursday, July 30, from 11 a.m. to noon, the Book Club presents “Anything Goes Day” with Reader’s Theater for grades 3-5. This activity is also being held in the library’s large meeting room. A detailed program calendar is available online at the library’s children’s webpage at colonialheightsva.gov/library and in the library at 1000 Yacht Basin Drive.
■ The Appomattox Boat Harbor hosts USA Blast with Josh Duncan Band, One Way Ryde & Mikie James from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m., at 1604 Fine Street, Prince George. For more information, call (804) 733-4770 or www.harborblast.com.
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FRIDAY, July 24 DINWIDDIE — AlAnon Family Groups for family and friends of alcoholics meets from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. each Friday at Kenwood United Methodist Church, 25200 Ritchie Ave., Petersburg. For more information, call 733-7395. COLONIAL HEIGHTS — American Legion Post 284, 505 Springdale Road, holds bingo every Friday. Doors open at 5 p.m., and games start at 7. Food is available for a nominal fee. For directions, or information about membership requirements or activities of the American Legion, visit the Post 284 website, http://mysite. verizon.net/legion284 or call 526-5656. COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The National Alliance on Mental Illness Connection Recovery Support program meets 1 to 2:30 p.m. each Friday in the conference room at the Colonial Heights Library, 1000 Yacht Basin Drive. Groups meet for 90 minutes and offer a structured group process designed to encourage, support and empower. All diagnosis welcome. For more information, contact Gina at 804-605-5010 or towritegina@yahoo. com. PETERSBURG — Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are held each Friday at 10 a.m. at: Second Presbyterian Church, 419 W. Washington St. (round the back come upstairs). Meetings are also also held at 5:30 p.m. each Monday-Friday at the Tri-City Club, located at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in the rear of the building, (access through North Market Street in the large parking lot. The doors are at the top of the ramp). Call 24/7 for the AA hot line and more information, 452-1959. COLONIAL HEIGHTS — Oldies But Goodies Classic Cruizers
Car Club is hosting its weekly “Cruise-In” from 6 to 9 p.m. each Friday through September, in the Lonestar Steakhouse parking lot, next to Southpark Mall in Colonial Heights. This event is free and is open to all car and truck enthusiasts that enjoy reminiscing about their antiques, muscle and custom cars, classics, and hot rods. Music is included: Oldies and Rock & Roll. For more information visit the website at www. obgcc.com. DINWIDDIE — The Dinwiddie Diamonds will sponsor its monthly country dance from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at the Eastside Community Enhancement Center, 7301 Boydton Plank Road. Music will be provided by The Antiques. This is an alcohol free, smoke free event. Concessions will be open. This dance is held the fourth Friday of each month, except in November.
SATURDAY, July 25 CHESTER — The Southern Knights Cruisers Inc. car club is hosting its weekly “Cruise-In” now through Oct. 31, from 5 to 9 p.m., weather permitting, at Hardee’s on Route 10 and Old Stage Road. Over 100 antique cars, street rods, classics, muscle cars, and custom cars can be seen. Music from the 1950s and ‘60s from Wolfman John can be heard. Fun for the entire family and it is free to see. For more information, call Ricky Williams at 804-5268865 or visit www. southernknightscruisers. com COLONIAL HEIGHTS — Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2239, 14705 Jefferson Davis Highway, holds bingo each Saturday. Doors open at 5 p.m. and games begin at 7. There are six to eight chances to win $500 or more. Food is available. For directions or SEE CALENDAR, V5
In this file photo, Staff Sgt. Jacob Barner, far right, leads soldiers in a mock combat scenario during the Best Warrior competition at Fort Lee. F.M. WIGGINS/STAFF PHOTOS
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Department of Defense report from 2013 ranked Virginia as the top defense spending state with a total of $58.8 billion. The Commission has four goals in mind: “Improving how our nation develops its military leaders; advancing research, testing, evaluation and development of emergent technologies; investing in infrastructure to facilitate new missions; and maximizing the value and use of existing facilities and resources across all branches of service and all sectors.”
“This group has done a great job producing a set of recommendations to help guide future initiatives that will ensure Virginia’s enduring relevance to the nation’s defense. As we work to build a new Virginia economy, implementing these recommendations will help ensure that we continue and grow a mutually beneficial partnership with the Department of Defense, military families and veterans across the Commonwealth.” — Gov. Terry McAuliffe
McAuliffe’s plan recommends “logistics optimization” at Fort Lee and Fort Belvoir. The text of the report says, “Emerging technologies will enable increased efficiency and reduced demand through lower fuel consumption, decreased waste generation, efficient storage, power and energy generation, and timely and agile logistics and precision resupply. Production at the point of need such as water generation on demand, 3D printing, and additive manufacturing reduces the logistical footprint, shortens mean time to repair,
Pfc. Chevele Stevens works as an usher at a recent deployment ceremony at Fort Lee. SCOTT P. YATES/PROGRESS-INDEX PHOTO
increases operational availability, and reduces the need for intermediate staging bases.” Among the other points in the report is to continue bringing the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter to the Commonwealth, acquire additional aircraft at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, and expand Joint Service and Special Operations Command training opportunities at Fort AP Hill and Fort Pickett. Dennis Morris, executive director of Crater Planning District Commission, praised the governor’s efforts to keep Virginia’s military installations afloat. “I think that’s spot on with the conversations that are going on with Fort Lee,” Morris said. “It’s nice to have the governor and the secretary (John Harvey, of Veterans and Defense Affairs) on the same page on the way we look at Fort Lee.” The plan would continue Fort Lee’s partnership with the Commonwealth Center for Advanced Logistics Systems and its twin Commonwealth Center for Advanced
Manufacturing. CCAL collaborates with Virginia Commonwealth University, Virginia State University, Longwood University and the University of Virginia, among industries, to solve logistics problems for businesses and government. The organizations also have a workforce development component. “This group has done a great job producing a set of recommendations to help guide future initiatives that will ensure Virginia’s enduring relevance to the nation’s defense,” McAuliffe said. “As we work to build a new Virginia economy, implementing these recommendations will help ensure that we continue and grow a mutually beneficial partnership with the Department of Defense, military families and veterans across the Commonwealth.” Morris is optimistic the economy will not have too much damaging effects from the cuts with the efforts to protect Fort Lee’s mission. “There’s a good dynamic going on in the region with Fort Lee,” he said.
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CHURCH SAFETY
Street lights off on part of Boulevard From Staff Reports
Area church representatives and law enforcement officers attend a meeting at Oakland Baptist Church in Disputanta on July 16 about church security in the wake of the church shooting last month in Charleston, South Carolina. SCOTT P. YATES/PROGRESS-INDEX PHOTO
‘It could happen to us’ Congregations gather for church safety forum at Oakland Baptist Church By Amir Vera Staff Writer
PRINCE GEORGE — In the wake of the shootings in South Carolina last month, churches are beginning to have conversations on security and safety. The Prince George Police Department sponsored a church safety forum on July 16 at Oakland Baptist Church in order to begin that conversation in the county. Residents representing churches from all over the Tri-Cities of all denominations arrived to inquire what they could do protect their congregations. “After what happened in South Carolina, we realized it could very easily happen to us in Prince George County. We’re not exempt from people that might want to come and do harm to our members,” said Oakland Baptist Church Pastor Robert Livesay. The forum focused on topics that many churches may not have ever discussed such as trespassing, installing security cameras and locking doors during service. Lt. Paul Burroughs with the Prince George Po l i c e D e p a r t m e n t
said security cameras, whether personally or professionally installed, are really important for churches. He said they are especially important at the entrances and parking lots of the building. The arrest of Dylann Roof, who is charged in the killing of nine people at the historic Emanuel African Episcopal Church in Charleston, S.C., came after security cameras showed him walking into the church shortly after 8 p.m. June 17. “ The arrest for the Charleston shooter, had he not been on camera and been identified with information given to the police, who knows how many other churches or locations that sick person could’ve went to and hurt other people,” Burroughs said. A big topic at the forum was guns in the church. Jay C. Paul, Prince George Commonwealth’s Attorney, said churches need to have strict guidelines as far as guns. Virginia Code 18.2-283 states that a person can carry a dangerous weapon into a place of worship as long as they have “good and sufficient” reasoning. “You’ve got to have a consistent policy,” Paul
said. “You have to decide if you’re going to have an all-out ban or restriction. If you’re going to restrict, you might say certain people can carry firearms. If you’re going to do that, I would define them by position.” Bill Sanders, who leads the security team at Destination Church at the old Crossings Theater, said his church has had to escort someone out or call the police five times within the last year due to the fact that the church is in close proximity of a liquor store and unemployment office. He said his church’s security team does not carry guns and that there is no current policy. “The people that come in might not like what the pastor says or the music that’s being played so they become disgruntled,” Sanders said. “One of my greatest concerns is our children. An adult can make a decision to run and hide, a child may not.” Alonzo Howell, chairman of the deacon’s ministry at Swan’s Point Baptist Church in Spring Grove, Va., said the forum opened a lot of churches’ eyes to the preparation they need to make to
ensure safety. “Our church has a history of 147 years, we did not have a plan in place,” Howell said. “We plan to have plans in place to meet some of the things that are going on in society today.” Lt. Burroughs said that the idea for the forum was inspired by the Richmond Police Department’s Places of Worship Forum. The RPD has been sponsoring those forums since 2013 and often attract over 100 people. Burroughs attended the most recent forum with Oakland Baptist Church Pastor Robert Livesay, as well as other members of the Prince George Police and Charity Baptist Church. “We want to ensure that we have a safe place for our congregation members to come,” Burroughs said. “We’re hoping to establish a partnership between the local police department and our faithbased communities.” Burroughs said the police department plans to hold another forum at a different church in the county in September.
COLONIAL HEIGHTS — Yet another glitch stands in the way of total completion of the Boulevard. Newly installed ornamental lighting on the western side of the roadway, in the southern end of the city, may not be turned on for another 30 days. The city says that the lights are fully operational, but Dominion power hasn’t yet run service to the lights because it is tackling power issues in other parts of Virginia. Recent storms have caused the power company to divert its local resources to the western part of the state. The $12.7 million Boulevard Modernization Project was most recently delayed to fall and was originally scheduled to be completed in January. The project began in April 2013. Mostly landscaping improvements remain.
But Chuck Henley, city engineer, said that a delay in the arrival of construction materials for brick, architectural crosswalks planned at the intersections of Dupuy and Lee Avenues slowed efforts. The city must also plant about $200,000 worth of trees and shrubs along the roadway. But the administration is waiting until the fall for planting due to the risk of the summer heat destroying the greenery. Delays were also the result of the slow pace of a large-scale movement of utilities required to widen the roadway and add sidewalks. The finished product will include a number of improvements, including a continuous center turning lane, turning lanes at Dupuy Avenue, street lighting, landscaping, sidewalks and crosswalks, improved business access, bic ycle lanes and storm drain system improvements.
SENIOR MOMENTS
Seniors citizens celebrate
Julia Gerheart, left, and Brenda Norwood are shown celebrating their July birthdays at a recent Colonial Heights Senior Citizens Club meeting. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
--Amir Vera may be reached at avera@ progress-index.com or (804) 722-5155.
SERVICE CLUB
Colonial Heights Civitan Group recharters building with projects that range from James River COLONIAL HEIGHTS Park System clean-up to playing bingo with senior — Civitan International, citizens? Then this may be an international servicethe club for you. oriented organization Civitan is a worthwhile, dedicated to helping all volunteer service orgapeople in their own communities, has reformed its nization where men and Colonial Heights club and women have an organized is accepting new members. way of approaching local They already have over 25 community problems through service and registered members that qualifies them for start-up fundraising. Local clubs are supmoney from Civitan International to help build their ported by Civitan International which was program and activities. organized in 1917 and Are you interested in spans all over the United hands-on community From Contributed Report
States and in 40 foreign countries. According to a statement released by the Colonial Heights Professionals, “Civitans are actively involved in bettering their communities and enjoy the feeling of knowing they are helping others. They have a special mission
focused on improving opportunities for children with special needs. This is a great opportunity to be part of something special in our community.” For more information on how to be involved, contact club President Shannon Breeding, D.C., at chcivitan@gmail.com .
Jamie Burnette provides entertainment for a recent Colonial Heights Senior Citizens Club meeting. According to Juanita Lee, publicity chairperson, club members enjoyed listening to their guest playing patriotic songs on the piano. “Club members sung along and had a good time,” she said. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
The Colonial Voice, Petersburg, Va. | Friday, July 24, 2015
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WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES
Kansas guard Frank Mason III (0) comes up with a steal in a double-overtime win against Germany July 13 at the World University Games in South Korea. MIKE YODER/LAWRENCE JOURNAL-WORLD PHOTO
Petersburg player leads US to gold Mason shines in overtime win against Germany’s team From Staff Reports
Petersburg basketball standout Frank Mason III led Team USA to the gold medal in the 2015 World University Games in Gwangju, Korea, on July 13. The double overtime win over Germany, 84-77, resulted in Team USA, — consisting mainly of University of Kansas student-athletes and staff — claiming its first gold in the World University Games since 2005 and its first medal since a bronze in 2009. Mason, a University of Kansas Jayhawk point guard, scored five of USA’s final seven points, including two free throws with 21.7 seconds remaining to tie the score at 66-66 and send the contest into its first overtime, according to a university news release. “Coach just told me to stay aggressive and my teammates told me to stay aggressive – so that’s what I did,” Mason said in a university news release about forcing the game into overtime and then a
second one. “I went out and tried to make plays for them first, for me second. I made plays.” Mason finished with 18 points and nine rebounds, according to ESPN.com. He hit two free throws with 21.7 seconds remaining in regulation to tie the score at 66. He then made a driving layup in the final seconds of the first overtime period to tie it at 73. He also was key at the other end of the floor as he made a steal to prevent Germany from winning the game at the end of regulation, according to ESPN. com. “It’s a huge thrill, a huge honor,” USA head coach Bill Self said in a University of Kansas news release. “Our team really bonded and came together. To win it the way we won it – playing against a Germany team that outplayed us a majority of the game — we were dead tired, no legs, no lift, couldn’t make a shot and willed ourselves to win. I’m really proud of our guys and proud to be part of a very special event.” Mason thanked his hometown in a tweet to The Progress-Index. “Thanks for
the support!,” Mason wrote. Petersburg Mayor W. Howard Myers, speaking on behalf of the city, congratulated Mason and the entire USA Men’s Basketball team. “Frank Mason is doing astounding things across the world that represents Petersburg to the fullest,” Myers said. “He is setting an example for our young people by exceeding academically and professionally. We appreciate his contributions to the game of basketball and to the community.” Mason is second behind Petersburg great and NBA Hall of Famer Moses Malone in total points scored for the Crimson Wave at 1,901 points. He led Petersburg to a 78-4 record from 200912 and guided the program to two state championship appearances. Mason has been a big supporter of Petersburg and the community has reciprocated. “Everyone is an equal supporter of Frank just like he is of us because everyone wants to see him do well and put his best foot forward,” Bill Lawson III, former Petersburg boys basketball coach and current athletic
Market Street in the large parking lot. The doors are COLONIAL From Page V3 HEIGHTS — The “Colo- at the top of the ramp). Call 24/7 for the AA hot nial Square Dancers,” a line and more informanonprofit organization, questions about this meets from 7-9 p.m. each tion, 452-1959. event, call 748-4896 Monday at the Colonial and ask for Tom Gore. Heights High School TUESDAY, July 28 For information about cafeteria on Conduit VFW membership or PETERSBURG — Road. Square dancers other activities, call Tom and visitors are welcome. Alcoholics Anonymous Ferguson, 748-4896. meetings are held at 5:30 For more information, p.m. Monday-Friday at: call 804-720-2340. the Tri-City Club, located COLONIAL HEIGHTS SUNDAY, July 26 at St. Paul’s Episcopal — American Legion Post COLONIAL 284, 505 Springdale Road, Church in the rear of the HEIGHTS — Coloholds bingo every Monday. building, (access through nial Heights Moose North Market Street in Doors open at 5 p.m., and Lodge 1783, 170 Moose the large parking lot. The games start at 7. Food is Ave., holds bingo every available for a nominal fee. doors are at the top of Sunday. Doors open at For directions, or informa- the ramp). Call 24/7 for 4 p.m. Bingo starts at 6 the AA hot line and more tion about membership p.m. Food is available for requirements or activities information, 452-1959. a nominal fee. For direc- of the American Legion, CHESTERFIELD tions, visit the website visit http://mysite.verizon. — Chesterfield County at www.chmoose.com or net/legion284 or call Domestic and Sexual Viocall 526-1537. lence Resource Center is 526-5656. PETERSBURG — facilitating an anonymous PETERSBURG — Alcoholics Anonymous community support group Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are held each for victims of domestic meetings are held each Sunday at 9:30 a.m. at and sexual violence on Monday at 10 a.m at the Tri-City Club, located Second Presbyterian the second and fourth at St. Paul’s Episcopal Tuesdays from 6 to 7:30 Church, 419 W. WashingChurch in the rear of the ton St. (round the back p.m. If you are interbuilding, (access through come upstairs). Meetings ested in attending, call North Market Street in 804-318- 8265 for more are also held at 5:30 p.m. the large parking lot. The Monday-Friday at the information. This supdoors are at the top of Tri-City Club, located at St. port group is confidential. the ramp). Call 24/7 for Anything you say is kept in Paul’s Episcopal Church the AA hot line and more in the rear of the building, strict confidence, as is the information, 452-1959. location. You do not need (access through North
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Kansas guard Frank Mason III carries the U.S. flag after a Team USA doubleovertime win against Germany July 13 at the World University Games in South Korea. MIKE YODER/LAWRENCE JOURNAL-WORLD PHOTO
director, said in December 2014. And playing as starting point guard for Kansas — a national powerhouse — means Mason is now on
one of the biggest stages in college basketball. “Frank is just a natural athlete with so much ability. He got so much experience in the playoffs
and being one of our main guys. He’s never been scared, nothing rattles him and he always has that same calm demeanor,” Lawson said.
to use your name unless you choose to do so. The group’s goal is to support, encourage and provide resources to participants.
Church, 419 W. Washington St. (round the back come upstairs). Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are also held at 5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday at: the Tri-City Club, located at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in the rear of the building, (access through North Market Street in the large parking lot. The doors are at the top of the ramp). Call 24/7 for the AA hot line and more information, 452-1959.
meetings are held at 5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday at: the Tri-City Club, located at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in the rear of the building, (access through North Market Street in the large parking lot. The doors are at the top of the ramp). Call 24/7 for the AA hot line and more information, 452-1959. COLONIAL HEIGHTS – The Colonial Heights Senior Citizens Club meets each Thursday. On the first three Thursdays of the month, and any fifth Thursday, the club meets at 1:15 p.m. at the community building, 157 Roanoke Avenue. The fourth Thursday is a monthly luncheon at area restaurants by reservation with Joan Light at 526-5884. The Colonial Heights Senior Citizens Club is sponsored by the City of Colonial Heights Department of Recreation and Parks. Any resident of Colonial Heights, 50 years of age or older, is invited to join meetings. For more information, call Rusty Sirles at 520-1652.
WEDNESDAY, July 29 COLONIAL HEIGHTS — TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) No. 485 meets each Wednesday morning at Colonial Heights Library, 1000 Yacht Basin Drive. Weighins begin at 8:15 a.m. and the meetings start at 9. For more information, call Evelyn at 748-2607. COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The Optimist Club of Colonial Heights, 916 Meridan Ave., holds bingo every Wednesday evening. Doors open at 5 p.m. and early bird games start at 6:45 and regular games start at 7. Food is available for a nominal fee. For directions or details, call 526-0689. Money raised supports youth projects in the community. PETERSBURG — Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are held each Wednesday at 10 a.m. at: Second Presbyterian
THURSDAY, July 30 COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The Rotary Club of Colonial Heights meets at the Hilton Garden Inn, Southpark Boulevard, each Thursday at 7 a.m. COLONIAL HEIGHTS — Colonial Heights Moose Lodge 1783, 170 Moose Ave., holds bingo every Thursday. Doors open 4 p.m. Bingo starts at 7 p.m. Food is available for nominal fee. For directions, visit the website at www.chmoose.com or call 804-526-1537. PETERSBURG — Alcoholics Anonymous
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