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Dunlop House plans program COLONIAL HEIGHTS — Dunlop House Assisted Living & Specialized Memory Care is sponsoring a program, “The Real Cost of Assisted Living.” The program will be presented from 6-7:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 24, at Dunlop House, 235 Dunlop Farms Blvd. Dinner is included. Registration is required. To RSVP or for more information, call 804-520-0050.
REBUILDING TOGETHER
Peabody alumni to celebrate 15th year PETERSBURG — Peabody High School National Alumni Association Inc. will hold its 15th anniversary celebration Sept. 4-6. The three-day affair will begin with a Meet & Greet on Sept. 4 at Holiday Inn, 401 E. Roslyn Road, Colonial Heights, from 7–10 p.m. The celebration continues Sept. 5, with a black tie banquet from 7-11 p.m. at VSU Gateway Dining & Event Center, South Chesterfield. On Sunday, Sept. 6, association members will worship at Metropolitan Baptist Church, 1021 Halifax St., Petersburg. The service starts at 11 a.m. Immediately following the service, lunch will be provided for members at the Masonic Temple Lodge, 1004 Halifax St. For more information about this celebration, contact Oriette Bellamy at 804-733-2936.
Angel Ride PRINCE GEORGE — Crater Community Hospice invites the public to participate in the organization’s third annual Angel Ride scheduled Saturday, Sept 12. The ride will begin and end at Colonial HarleyDavidson, 1701 Temple Pkwy, Prince George. Registration will begin at 9:15 a.m. and kick off is at 10 a.m. Following the two-hour ride through Central Virginia’s scenic countryside, lunch will be served to participants. Register online by Sept. 1 for a T-shirt and to be included in door prizes. For more information, call Kim at 804-526-4300.
New chamber member PETERSBURG — The Petersburg Chamber of Commerce welcomed Dunlop House Assisted Living, 235 Dunlop Farms Blvd., Colonial Heights, as a new member in July.
Travel with the chambers COLONIAL HEIGHTS/ PETERSBURG — The Colonial Heights and Petersburg chambers of commerce are planning trips to Italy and Ireland. These travel opportunities are open to the public. Trips are planned for March 15, 2016, to Ireland and March 28, 2016, for Tuscany. For more information, visit either chamber’s websites: www.colonialheightschamber.com or www.petersburgvachamber. com or contact Danielle in the Petersburg Chamber office at (804) 733 8131 or by e-mail at Danielle@petersburgvachamber.com. INDEX Opinion ..............V2 Things to do.......V3
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Wells-Fargo workers teamed up with Rebuilding Together Tri-Cities on “Healthy Housing Challenge” repairs to a house in Petersburg on May 13. PHOTOS BY PATRICK KANE/PROGRESS-INDEX PHOTO
Local charitable home-improvement organizations look to merge in 2016 From Staff Reports
RICHMOND — Two local affiliates of a national, charitable home-improvement organization hope to merge in 2016. Rebuilding Together of Richmond and Rebuilding Together Tri-Cities have mutually agreed to join forces in order to continue to serve homeowners in Richmond, Chesterfield, Henrico, Petersburg, Hopewell and Colonial Heights. “The merger is the right thing to do to ensure that homeowners in the Tri-Cities area are served and that the loyal volunteers can continue to participate,” said Mary Kay Huss, executive director of Rebuilding Together of Richmond. Jeff Blaha, Rebuilding Together Tri-Cities board president, also agreed the merger would be very beneficial to the region. “I’m very enthusiastic about the future,” Blaha said. “By joining forces, our two local affiliates will be able to maximize implementation of best practices — ultimately to better serve more homeowners in the
Above: Wells-Fargo workers team up with Rebuilding Together Tri-Cities on Healthy Housing Challenge repairs to a house in Petersburg on May 13. Below: Laura Phillips and fellow Wells-Fargo workers repair the house in Petersburg.
Tri-Cities area.” Both are affiliates of the national Rebuilding Together organization, which looks to provide homeowners in lowincome areas with free critical home repairs and upgrades. According to an Aug. 7 press release, Rebuilding Together has nearly 100,000 volunteers who complete about 10,000 rebuild projects each year.
FOR THE FANS
Redskins player visits Tri-Cities DeAngelo Hall visits with fans at The Bottom Line By Nicholas Vandeloecht Staff Writer
HOPEWELL — Attendees at The Bottom Line Sports Bar and Grill were in for a treat Sunday evening when Washington Redskins football player DeAngelo Hall paid a visit to sign autographs and take pictures with fans. Steve Nugent, Tri-Cities radio legend and owner of The
Bottom Line, said he wanted to hold the event because no one else in the Tri-Cities area currently has anything like it. “I know this is Redskins country, so we’re trying to bring the Redskins to their fans,” Nugent said. Hall was able to make it down even after getting an X-ray following Sunday’s football practice in Richmond. “We’re excited about being down here, excited about the fact that DeAngelo can be here to support the Redskins’ and
DeAngelo Hall, center, front row, poses with the staff of The Bottom Line Sports Bar and Grill in Hopewell. Hall, who plays for the Washington Redskins, was there to sign autographs, take pictures and visit with fans. NICHOLAS VANDELOECHT/PROGRESSINDEX PHOTO.
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Fort Lee dodges major cuts
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he Army is cutting across the board and that includes Virginia. But the state and region got off pretty light for cuts — the Army plans to cut over 400 soldiers from Virginia military installations, including 127 soldiers from Fort Lee over a two-year period. To maintain Virginia’s role as a leading military state in the nation, 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. 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.” 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. 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. 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.” The Army’s plans to reduce the size of the Army by 40,000, from 490,000 active-duty soldiers to 45,000. Largest installations in other states took the biggest hit. 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 military plays a huge role in Virgina. A Department of Defense report from 2013 ranked Virginia as the top defense spending state with a total of $58.8 billion. The McAuliffe administration is wise in presenting a plan to be aggressive in relationship to the military in the state. It makes sense to be proactive in protecting and growing the military mission in Virginia.
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The empty chair Today is not Veterans Day. It’s not Memorial Day, or the Fourth of July. On those days, America pauses. We take a moment to recognize our servicemembers, honor the fallen, and reflect on the sacrifices of those who have worn this country’s uniform both past and present. We hold parades and memorial services. We stop to say thank you. We remember why this nation is great, and why it is free. But for many families across America, they don’t need a certain day to remind them of these realities. They have a visible reminder, every day, of the sacrifices made by our men and women in uniform: they have an empty chair. It’s a simple thing, but what it represents is powerful. For some families, it means mommy or daddy won’t be sitting around the dinner table that night, talking about report cards or after school activities or the trip they are taking to grandma’s next month. For other families, the empty chair remains year-round, symbolizing the loved one who is never coming home. It stands for loss and pain, but it is also a quiet tribute to the pride, honor, and heroism of those who serve, and the families who sacrifice so much for this nation. For these Americans, every day is Veterans Day. Every day is Memorial Day. The empty chair may not be at your table, or at mine tonight, but it holds enormous meaning for all of us as citizens of this country. It represents why we have the freedom to bow our heads and pray, to think as we choose, to vote as we believe, and to carve out our own destinies. It symbolizes what makes this nation great: individuals who answer the call of duty and put country above self. Individuals who would rather fight and die free than go quietly into the night. I believe there is no higher call for Americans here at home than for us to defend our defenders. As the men and women of the U.S. military take on the duty of protecting and defending this nation on the frontlines, we should take on not just the duty – but the honor – of having their backs here at home. Why? Because how we treat those who have worn this country’s uniform is part of what defines us as a nation. For me, it is one of the biggest reasons I serve in Congress. It’s what keeps me up at night and what is forefront in my mind as I serve as chairman of the House Armed Services Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee. As chairman and your representative in Congress, I have no greater priority than ensuring our servicemembers are properly equipped to carry out their mission, return home safely, and, once home, receive the care and support they deserve. Accomplishing that effectively includes a lot of things: it means holding the Department of Veterans Affairs accountable for the service – or lack thereof – that they deliver to our heroes (read H.R. 1038, which just passed the House with my support). It includes assisting homeless and struggling veterans with finding meaningful employment and providing reintegration programs (read H.R. 474, which also just passed the House with my support). It means hiring more heroes
(H. J. Res 61) and working to strengthen support and care for our veterans grappling with PTS or mental health issues (H.R. 203). It also means ensuring our men and women on the front lines are the best-trained and best-equipped in the world, and it means putting national security and our servicemembers’ well-being above politics. All of these action steps are just a start. Much more remains to be done to make sure our heroes receive the support and care they both deserve and have earned. The effort must be ongoing – informing our decisions and topping our priority list. Our heroes deserve nothing less. For most of us, today will just be an ordinary day. We’ll drive to the office, pick up the kids from school, go grocery shopping, pay the bills, or cook dinner. But today, and every day, let’s take a moment to pause in gratitude for the men and women who wear this country’s uniform and sacrifice so much that we might live in freedom and in peace. Let us pause in gratitude for the many tables where a place setting will be skipped tonight at dinner and a chair will be empty. Because not only do their sacrifices make this country great, they keep this country free. Congressman Randy Forbes R-4th District Chesapeake, Va.
Obama is sounding more like a dictator Our president is sounding more and more like a deranged dictator than a president. His vile hatred and belittlement towards all Republicans and anyone who disagrees with him is unprecedented and is unworthy of any American’s respect. Has the power of the president of the United States gone to his head? Does he believe that he is Hugo Chavez reincarnated? Lately, everything that comes out of his mouth is un-American and is bordering on insanity. One shivers to think what more damage this “dictator” will do to our country in his final year. Gary Allen Chesterfield County
Thank you to the person who saved my husband’s life On Sunday, July 19th, my husband, Ray, was cutting grass in the ditch in front of our house when he had a heart attack. Someone passing by saw him laying in the ditch and called 911. They did not leave a name but I want that person/persons to know how much I appreciate them taking the time to care. I am sure others rode by without doing anything because Harrowgate Road is a busy road. Whoever called that day saved his life and I just want to say “thank you.” Thank you doesn’t really say enough. When the EMTs arrived they said he was barely breathing. He had to have bypass surgery, but thanks to the people who called 911, I still have my husband of 54 years with me. I am forever grateful to them and since I do not know who it was that called,
writing this letter is the only way I could think of to thank them. Even if they do not take the newspaper, maybe someone they know will see this letter and tell them. Thank you from the bottom of my heart and I know God will bless you for your kindness. Becky M. Hux Chester
Let’s give Carly a chance I watched the debate last week with much interest and was more impressed with Carly Fiorina than anyone else. This is the chance for the Republicans to make a change to the old way of doing things. I know it is very early, but I believe that this lady can defeat Hillary if the arrogant Republicans will get behind her. We absolutely do not need Hillary. Let’s give Carly a chance. Ralph Walker Chesterfield County
Hired and fired
I’m disappointed. First, in Megyn Kelly, a fellow Albany Law School alum, for attempting to hitch her already rising star to that of the much more accomplished attention hog — Donald Trump. The body language, the facial expressions, the gotcha gender question. The ratings eyeballs. Apparently having an eponymous show isn’t enough. Maybe she was auditioning to become the new face of The Apprentice. You’re hired? Which brings me to The Donald and his walking back of his “blood pouring” comment. That made me see red. Nose, ears ... give me a break. As a woman who has experienced them both, sans medical intervention, the hormonal ups and downs that come with a menstrual cycle and perimenopause can easily make you feel like your mind and body are “possessed” — and cause what outsiders might perceive as temporary insanity and/ or borderline demonic behavior. He wasn’t that far “off base.” Ask my ex-husband. My beef — if the Republican candidate truly cares about women’s health issues as he professes, he would have remained true to his original spontaneous blurt and not retroactively labeled others’ interpretation of it as “deviant.” Such consistent and continued candor could have propelled another taboo topic — the societal denial of biological differences which began with the liberation of Baby Boomer females — into the broader discourse, a la his inartful words on illegal immigration when he announced his run for the nomination. The multi billionaire motor mouth missed a wide open opportunity to connect with more than half of the electorate with the simple explanation of “I understand.” Instead, after being characterized as a cave man for a little over a day, the seemingly shameless self promoter caved on his free speech right to be politically incorrect. Period. For that, he should be fired. Karen Ann DeLuca Alexandria, Va.
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YOUR NEWS and theatre presentation. The theatre is located at 17401 Jefferson Davis Highway, S Chesterfield, 804 748-5203 or www. swiftcreekmill.com
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SATURDAY ■ Harbor Blast continues Saturday at 5 p.m. with Sweet Justice and Fillmore Duo performing at the Appomattox Boat Harbor, located at 1604 Fine St., Prince George, $10 cover charge for most concerts (age 18 up) and parking free. Children 17 & younger with parent are admitted free. For more information, call 804 733-4770 or visit www. harborblast.com
HOW TO SUBMIT: Send event and contact info to newsroom@ progress-index.com or The Progress-Index, 15 Franklin St., Petersburg, VA 23803 LOOKING FOR MORE: If you can’t find what you’re ■ Cruisers Collision & looking for, find it online at Restoration and the new www.progress-index.com Young Patron Committee of Historic Petersburg Foundation Inc. is hostFRIDAY ing the Cockade City ■ Shenandoah will perform Friday at the Beacon Motor Show Saturday at Theatre, located at 401 N. 28 East Bank St, PetersMain St., Hopewell, Doors burg. Members of the community are invited to open at 6 p.m. Tickets attend for free or show available from $25. For off your motorcycle or more information, call car. It is $20 to regis804 446-3457, or visit ter in advance and $25 http://thebeacontheatto register the day of reva.com/ show. You may register FRIDAY AND SATURDAY your bike or car online at www.historicpeters■ The “Dixie Swim Club” burg.org or at Cruisers is back for an encore at Collision & Restoration Swift Creek Mill Theatre. or the HPF office at 7 Shows are on Thursdays East Old St. This event through Saturdays at 8 will include Top 10, Best p.m. and some 2:30 p.m. in Show, 50/50 Raffle, matinees. According to Cash Bar, Food and live Swift Creek, this play music performed by the is about five Southern Via Brothers Band. This women whose friendevent is free to the public. ships began many years All proceeds will benefit before on their college the Historic Petersburg swim team, set aside Foundation Inc. for their a long weekend every August to recharge those efforts in historic preservation and revitalization relationships. The play is of Petersburg’s historic described as “a hilarious neighborhoods. For and touching comedy.” more information call It will run through Aug. 804-732-2096 or www. 29. Tickets available for historicpetersburg.org . theatre only or buffet
JOHN TYLER COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Residents recognized for academic achievement From Contributed Report
COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The following Colonial Heights residents and students of John Tyler Community College were named to the school’s honors’ list and dean’s list for spring 2015. Honors List: Students named to the honors’ list have completed at least 24 college credit hours at John Tyler and have achieved a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.5: ■ Saleha Aslam ■ Hayley Bach ■ Nathaniel Baker ■ Brian Barnes ■ Steven Bass ■ Alexis Benedict ■ Ivelisse Beres ■ Justin Camden ■ Ronald Cardwell ■ Joseph Carlson ■ Tamara Carter ■ Kim Margaret Erner ■ Leah Johnson ■ Connie Kim ■ Carolyn Maddy
■ Carlos Martinez ■ Ashton Neal ■ Tiffany Nichols ■ Bethany Paszkiewicz ■ Brenda Perales ■ Devin Powelson ■ Deborah Reckart ■ Jeremy Stokes ■ Matthew Turek ■ Darlene Winn ■ Cara Wooldridge Dean’s List Students named to the dean’s list are full-time students (12 or more college credits, exclusive of developmental credits) who have earned a minimum 3.2 GPA for the semester: ■ James Alban ■ Eric Blythe ■ Dawn Boyd ■ Michael Burdine ■ Christine Byrne ■ Heather Dycus ■ Amber Lewis ■ Fulton Lovejoy ■ Francisco Martinez ■ Nica Mendoza ■ Matthew Mumford ■ Tobias Noyes ■ Brieana Rodriguez ■ Jamie Underwood ■ Eric Winn
BRIEFLY Business. ■ Alex French of Colonial Heights received a Bachelor of Arts degree in COLONIAL HEIGHTS — history from the College The following Colonial of Liberal Arts and Human Heights and South ChesSciences. terfield County residents ■ Juli Kim of South graduated from Virginia Chesterfield received Tech during the spring a Bachelor of Science commencement for Virdegree in biochemisginia Tech: try from the College of ■ Alison Bowles of Colonial Heights received Science. ■ Ruth Kim of Colonial a Bachelor of Science degree in human nutrition, Heights received a Bachelor of Arts degree magna foods, and exercise from the College of Agriculture cum laude in international studies from the College and Life Sciences. of Liberal Arts and Human ■ Daniel Crites of Colonial Heights received Sciences. ■ Benjamin Malone of a Bachelor of Science Colonial Heights received in business degree in a Bachelor of Arts degree management from in economics from the the Pamplin College of College of Science.
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Hokie’ fans in the Tri-City area,” player representative Jason Hasty said. Hall, 31, played college football at Virginia Tech for three years, recording 190 tackles, 20 passes defensed, eight interceptions, two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery and seven receptions for 86 yards with one touchdown. He also returned 56 punts for 839 yards and five touchdowns.
Hall came into the National Football League in 2004 and has played with the Redskins since November 2008. The cornerback put together a strong 2013 campaign with 78 combined tackles, four interceptions — including one thrown by Peyton Manning that he returned 26 yards for a touchdown — three forced fumbles, a fumble recovery that he returned 75 yards for a touchdown and 13 passes defended. His 2014 season was cut short in Week 3 when
he tore his left Achilles tendon. Hall will be looking to make his comeback this season after undergoing two surgeries to repair the tendon. He has intercepted 43 passes in his NFL career — the second most among all active players in the league. In addition to Hall visiting with fans, the bar and grill raffled off tickets to the Redskins’ regular season opener, among other prizes. The tickets were won by Tiffanni Bisbee. The Redskins will host the Miami Dolphins in Week
1 on Sunday, Sept. 13, at 1 p.m. The Bottom Line, which opened four months ago, has featured another famous athlete — Jim Coates of New York Yankees fame — during their ribbon cutting. Nugent is working to bring in more big names throughout the season and make his bar and grill the Tri-Cities connection for the sports world. The Bottom Line Bar and Grill is open every day of the week and is located at 5380 Oaklawn Blvd in Hopewell.
NFL Washington Redskins football player DeAngelo Hall signs his autograph for brothers Dustin, left, and Wain Ferrell. (NICHOLAS VANDELOECHT/PROGRESS-INDEX PHOTO.)
SCHOOL MEAL PLAN
Free or reduced price meals policy for Colonial Heights City Public Schools Colonial Heights City Public schools announced its policy for providing free or reduced price meals for children served under the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs. Each school or central school nutrition office has a copy of the policy, which may be reviewed by any interested party. Household size and income will be used to determine eligibility for free or reduced price meal benefits. Children from households whose income is at or below the federal income eligibility guidelines, shown in the chart below, may be eligible for either free or reduced price meals. Children who are members of households receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits (formerly the Food Stamp Program) or who receive Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) may be automatically eligible for free meals. Children who are homeless, migrant, or runaway may also be automatically eligible for free meals. Foster children, who are the legal responsibility of a welfare agency or court, are eligible for free meals regardless of the income of the household with whom they reside. Children who are members of households participating in WIC (Women, Infants and Children) may also be eligible for free or reduced-price meals based on the household’s income. Application forms are being distributed to all households with a letter informing households of the availability of free or reduced price meals for their children. Applications are also available at the principal’s office in each school and at the central office. To apply for free
Eligibility for free or reduced priced meals 1
$15,301
$15,301.01 - $21,775
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$20,709
$20,709.01 - $29,471
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$26,117
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$53,157.01- $75,647
$5,408
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or reduced price meals, households must only fill out one application per household and return it to the school division. Applications may be submitted at any time during the school year. The information households provide on the application will be used for determining eligibility and verification of data. Applications may be verified at any time during the school year by school or other program officials. For school officials to determine eligibility for free or reduced price b e n e fi t s , h o u s e h o l d s receiving SNAP benefits or TANF only have to list their child’s or children’s name and SNAP or TANF case number and an adult household member must sign the application. Households who do not list a SNAP or TANF case number, including WIC households, must list the names of all household members, the amount and frequency of the income received by each household member, and the last four digits of the social security number of the adult household member who signs the application. If the household member does not have a social security number,
the household member must indicate that a social security number is not available. The application must be signed by an adult household member in order to be approved. Under the provisions of the free and reduced price meal policy, the food service administrator will review applications and determine eligibility. The administrator can be reached at 804-524-3405 extension 129. An application for free or reduced price meals cannot be approved unless it is complete. Households dissatisfied with the ruling of the eligibility determining official may wish to discuss the decision with the official on an informal basis. Households wishing to make a formal appeal for a hearing on the decision may make a request either verbally or in writing to Melissa Lynch, 512 Boulevard, Colonial Heights, VA 23834, or call 804-524-3400 extension 23. Households may apply for free or reduced price meals at any time during the school year. If a household is not eligible now but has a change, such as a decrease in household income, an increase in
household size, a household member becomes unemployed or qualifies for SNAP or TANF, the household should contact the school for an application. Such changes may make the children of the household eligible for benefits if the household’s income falls at or below the federal income eligibility guidelines. Households that receive SNAP benefits or TANF may not have to complete an application for free or reduced price student meals. School officials will determine eligibility for free meals based on documentation, obtained directly from the Virginia Department of Social Services, that a child is a member of a household currently receiving SNAP or TANF. School officials will notify these households in writing of their eligibility. Households who are notified of their eligibility, but who do not want their children to receive free meals, must contact the school. SNAP and TANF households must complete an application if they are not notified in writing of their automatic eligibility within the first 10 days of the new school year.
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Rush awarded leadership Award BLACKSBURG — Virginia Tech has awarded Ashleigh Rush, of Colonial Heights, the Pamplin Leadership Award, offered through University Honors for the 2015-16 academic year. Rush, who graduated from Colonial Heights High School in 2015, will be majoring in human nutrition, foods and exercise in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Virginia Tech. The Pamplin Leadership Award, part of the Pamplin Scholars Program, is open to any senior from among Virginia’s public high schools. The one-year academic, merit-based scholarship is awarded to no more than 40 qualified students each year. Students who receive the Pamplin Leadership Award are eligible for the Pamplin Scholar Award, which provides students who remain in good academic standing full Virginia Tech tuition and fees until graduation.
‘Join the Force’ job expo RICHMOND — Care Advantage Inc. will be sponsoring its’ “Join the Force,” a community job expo, from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, at the Care Advantage Corporate Office, 10041 Midlothian Turnpike. This is an opportunity for the community to learn about employment options available at Care Advantage, Nurse Advantage, and All About Care. Star Wars characters from the 501st Legion of Stormtroopers Garrison Tyranus will be on-hand to welcome attendees. The event will also feature The Boardwalk hotdog truck, as well as Kona Ice shaved ice and ice cream. There will also be raffles and giveaways held throughout the event. Join the Force is supported by Virginia Workforce Connection and Virginia Employment Commission. Care Advantage offers personal care, companionship, and skilled nursing services at home or one on one care in hospitals, nursing homes, assisted livings, etc. Nurse Advantage supplemental staffing services offer healthcare personnel to hospitals, physician offices, correctional facilities, nursing homes, and other facilities that require healthcare personnel. The Medicare certified division, All About Care, provides skilled nursing and therapy services to patients in their homes. For more information about Care Advantage, Nurse Advantage, or All About Care, visit Care Advantage’s website at www.CareAdvantageInc.com or call (804) 323-9464.
Buffalo Soldiers plan banquet PETERSBURG — The Mark Matthews Chapter of the Buffalo Soldiers are presenting their annual banquet from 6-10 p.m. Sept. 5, at the Children’s Home of Virginia Baptist Inc., located at 6900 Hickory Road. The cost is $25 donation. Dress is semi-formal. For more information or tickets, call Dave Liggins Jr. at 804-541-9144 or 804-586-3327.
Thomas Jefferson lecture Aug. 29 CHESTERFIELD — The Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia (CHSV) will present a lecture on Thomas Jefferson at historic Magnolia Grange House Museum on Saturday, Aug. 29, at 12 p.m. Local historian Jack Bantle will present the lecture on America’s third President. Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence, served in the Continental Congress and was Governor of Virginia. For more information, call Tamara Evans at 796-1479.
And they’re off. Kids who attend Discovery World Day Care Center in Colonial Heights participate in a Trike-A-Thon on Aug. 7. In addition to learning riding safety, the children solicited sponsorships from friends and family, raising $1,500 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. (CONTRIBUTED PHOTO)
Tykes ride trikes for St. Jude’s kids Despite gloomy skies, young fundraisers in Colonial Heights were all smiles on Aug. 7. The children at Discovery World Day Care Center, 123 W. Ellerslie Ave., learned safety skills and raised money for St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital by riding their tricylcles.
Local day care center hosts event that teaches kids riding safety while allowing them to help eradicate childhood diseases From Contributed Report
COLONIAL HEIGHTS — Despite gloomy weather, students of the Discovery World Day Care Center held a TrikeA-Thon on Friday, Aug. 7. According to a statement released by the day care center, this special event taught the children riding safety
"while helping to continue St. Jude's efforts of eradicating childhood catastrophic diseases." The children were given the opportunity to help others through gaining sponsorships from friends and family for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. T h e Tr i k e - A -T h o n raised a total of $1,500.
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SWIFT CREEK
Federated woman’s club celebrates busy, productive year From contributed report
The General Federated Women’s Club (GFWC), Swift Creek Woman’s Club, has had a busy and productive 2014-2015 club year. The club celebrated GFWC’s 125th celebration of “Living the Volunteer Spirit”. Club meetings were held on a monthly basis and board meetings were held every other month. The months were packed with community projects and activities. During the year, donations were made to Operation Smile, the CARES Shelter, Colonial Heights After-Prom, Colonial Heights Youth Advisory, UNICEF, Box Tops for Education, Campbell’s soup labels, Habitat for Humanity, Petersburg Area Art League’s Summer Art Camp, Swift Creek Mill Theatre, Colonial Heights Children’s Story Hour, the local Food Pantry, supported City of Colonial Heights Parks and Recreation Department, Colonial Heights Library, Colonial Heights Fire & EMS, Kiwanis Club, Heifer International, Colonial Heights Chamber of Commerce, SPCA, ASPA, National D-Day Memorial Foundation, Wounded Warrior, Canine Companions, Wesley United Methodist Church in Colonial Heights, St. Michael's Episcopal Church, Martha for the Homeless, and breast cancer research. Also during the year, club members cleaned up their adopted street and a local park. At the local park, members continue to maintain a flower garden with planted bulbs and knockout roses. The members participated in a Colonial Heights citywide clean-up. In the fall, the club started the year with a "Welcome Back" get-together. The club continued to give special recognitions, outstanding cheers, and door prizes to members each month that had seasonal and GFWC themes. Club members volunteered to hostess over 3,000 children at the Virginia State Fair. Later that month, members assisted Colonial Heights Parks and
Members of the GFWC, Swift Creek Federated Woman’s Club, gather for a group photograph. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Recreation with their Halloween Festival. The club held a new member “Meet and Greet” reception. Club officers and chairs of Community Service Projects (CSP) gave overviews of their program and projected events. The club welcomed four new club members. Members throughout the year participated in “Getting to Know You”. The purpose is for members to get to know each other better by sharing common interests. Club members filled over 600 Ziploc bags with cookies and candy. These bags were presented to administrators, teachers and staff for American Education Week. Club members supported the teachers by assisting the Colonial Heights Chamber of Commerce. The club donated pink pens (with its' GFWC name and motto) and assisted the chamber with filling over 600 teacher appreciation treat bags. Members sewed “NONO” armbands and donated to International Outreach. Eyeglasses were collected and sent to “Give the Gift of Sight”. Items were also collected throughout the year to send over 100 items for Operation Smile Bags. Me m b e r s c o n t i n u e to support the Colonial Heights Youth Advisory. Members worked with the youth to make no-sew blankets for Night-Night Bags to give to the CARES shelter for victims of domestic violence.
In the winter, the Arts Community Service Program (CSP) was asked to decorate a tree for the “Trees of Christmas” event sponsored by the Petersburg Area Art League, with a butterfly theme. The club also adopted a Christmas family and a senior. Clothing, games, household goods, no-sew blankets, and gift cards were donated. The club also donated to the Colonial Heights K9 Project and provided refreshments for the first annual Colonial Heights Christmas Tree Lighting event. Members made Valentine treats for special needs students and continued its tradition of making Valentines for hospitalized veterans. Members also donated DVD players and over 200 movies to Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center. Members planned for the upcoming arts and crafts contest. Arts and crafts were collected from local elementary, middle and high schools. The blue ribbon winners were entered into the Southside District and GFWC Virginia’s Arts and Crafts Contest. The club member made small Easter gifts for the special needs students at an elementary school. Our largest fundraiser, A vintage Longaberger Basket and Vera Bradley bingo event was held in March. The baskets and bags were decorated and filled by each Community Service Program. Food and drinks were
donated by members of the club. The club welcomed its four new members with an installation and reception. In the spring: The Colonial Heights mayor presented a special GFWC Proclamation to attending club members at the April City Council meeting honoring April 24 as “Federation Day” in recognition of the club’s community service. In support for the Arts, the club purchased a brick from the Petersburg Area Art League (PAAL) and had it engraved with GFWC Swift Creek Woman’s Club, established in 1966. The brick will be placed in a pathway in PAALs Art in the Park. Club members provided refreshments and were hostesses for the Arbor Day ceremony and the Colonial Heights Garden Tour. The CSP Education and club members collected items and filled baskets for the
Colonial Heights librarians (National Librarian Week). Club members sold snow cones and painted faces at Fort Clifton, a local arts and crafts festival, with the proceeds benefiting the club's scholarship fund and other club projects. Also at the festival, club members assisted teens in a Bullying Prevention Message; The Defenders books were sold, as well as anti-bullying materials were passed to those attending the festival. Club members presented a handmade wreath on behalf of the club at the Colonial Heights Memorial Day ceremony. The club was recognized by the Colonial Heights Chamber for Nonprofit Business for the Month. Later that month, the club held its end-of-year banquet with a picnic flare. Awards were given for outstanding members, perfect attendance, CSP leadership recognition, and pins were given for years of service. Later that month, two $1,000 scholarships were presented to two deserving high school seniors pursuing education degrees. The club was represented at spring and fall Southside District meetings, and the GFWC VA State Convention and conferences. SCWC members hold Southside District positions: Southside District secretary, co-chair for the District Newsletter (The Nutshell), District chairman of Communications/Identity, District chair for Community Improvement Project, and District chair for the Home Life.
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Johnston wins top state American Legion baseball scholarship
Featured in this photo, from left, are Post 284 Commander Bob Shumar, Corey Johnston and Coach Gilbert Baber. Johnston was awarded the top scholarship that can be bestowed on an American Legion Baseball player from the American Legion Department of Virginia. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Post 284’s Senior Pirates athlete plans to attend Virginia Military Institute From Staff Reports
COLONIAL HEIGHTS — Local athlete Corey Johnston recently received the top scholarship that can be bestowed on an American Legion Baseball player from the American Legion Department of Virginia. A member of Colonial
Heights’ American Legion Post 284’s Senior Pirates baseball team, Johnston was awarded the scholarship during the annual end-of-season baseball banquet at Post 284. He is the son of Daniel and Shelly Johnston of Chesterfield and is a 2015 graduate of Thomas Dale High School.
Johnston graduated with honors and plans to attend Virginia Military Institute in the fall. In a d d i t i o n t o h i s academic excellence, Johnston volunteers with his church, the YMCA and other community and school events. Johnston has played American Legion
baseball for four years. Gilbert Baber, Johnston’s coach and mentor, emphasized during the award ceremony what an incredible honor it was for him to coach young men like Johnston. Bob Shumar, commander of Post 284, highlighted to the audience that “American
Legion Baseball is more than about sports.” “It is about teamwork, citizenship, responsibility and sportsmanship — attributes we look for in fine young men and future leaders,” Shumar said. American Legion Baseball was founded in 1925 with the vision that
strong values and good citizenship can be taught and reinforced through athletics. To learn more about the American Legion and American Legion Baseball and all of the other ways in which the Legion helps youth, veterans and the community, email adj. post284@verizon.net.
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Crater Area District Boy Scouts hosts annual awards dinner Program and dinner was held in Colonial Heights at Wesley United Methodist Church
From left are Boy Scout leaders Albert Browder and Kimberly Meza. Both received awards at the Crater Area District, Heart of Virginia Council, Boy Scouts of America, annual volunteer awards dinner and program. Browder received a Crater District Leadership Award; and Meza received a District Award of Merit and Crater District Heart of the Unit Award.
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COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The Crater Area District, Heart of Virginia Council, Boy Scouts of America, held its’ annual summer end-ofthe-year volunteer awards dinner and program at Wesley United Methodist Church. Scout volunteers were recognized for their leadership and service. Scout leaders prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law. The following leaders received awards: Kimberly Meza (Troop 912) and Joe Polemeni (Troop 900) received the District Award of Merit.
Scout volunteers were recently recognized for their leadership and service during the Crater Area District, Heart of Virginia Council, Boy Scouts of America annual volunteer awards dinner and program. From left to right are: Allen Crump, Lowell Flickinger, Gertrud Mott, Phil Hagerich, Bill Simms and Virginia Cherry, who is the Crater Area District chair. CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS Lowell Flickinger, Gertrud Mott, and Phil Hagerich received the Lifetime of Leadership Award. The following Scout volunteers received the Crater District Leadership Award: Melissa Bartholomew (Pack 150), Mitch Bartholomew (Troop 184), Albert Browder (Pack 902), Robert McNeil (Pack 100) and Paul Marsee (Troop 900). Crater District Heart of the Unit Award was awarded to: David Ameen (Pack 912), Richard Bishop
(Troop 177), Michael Buckley (Pack 177), Rosemary Copeland (Pack 923), Jim Croom (Pack 101), Andrew Dube (Pack 150), Darla Glazier (Pack 902), Theodore Guilmart (Pack 917), Christopher Harris (Troop 902), Doug Henshaw (Troop 107), Marjorie Hodges (Pack 910), James Holsopple (Troop 923), Mark McChesney (Troop 924), John McGee (Troop 900), Tom Markwood (Troop 101), Kimberly Meza (Troop 912), Joe Polemeni (Troop 900), Crystal Mullin (Pack 178), Crystal Sawka (Pack 912) Kelle Neblett (Troop 178),
and Jessie Torres (Troop 912).
Scout leaders with the Crater Area District, Heart of Virginia Council, Boy Scouts of America, pose for a photo during the district’s annual volunteer awards dinner and program. From left are Paul Marsee, Kimberly Meza, Lowell Flickinger and Joe Polemeni. Marsee was awaded a Crater District Leadership Award; Meza and Polemeni both received a District Award of Merit and Crater District Heart of the Unit Award; and Flickinger was awarded a Lifetime of Leadership Award.
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