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LOCAL Celebrate Safe Communities scheduled Oct. 6 Colonial Heights participates in Celebrate Safe Communities every October. This year the event will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6, The program encourages residents to meet and greet their neighbors, while taking a stand against crime in their neighborhoods. During the evening, police officers, administrators, government leaders, and elected officials visit events to discuss neighborhood concerns and meet residents. Twenty-five locations in the city are participating in Celebrate Safe Communities. If you are interested in hosting an event in your neighborhood, or would like to find out if there is an event near you, contact Crime Prevention Officer Benkendorf at (804) 520-9318 or benkendorfs@ colonialheightsva.gov. Rain Date: Thursday, Oct. 8.
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Historical Society fall lecture series continues Oct. 14 The Colonial Heights Historical Society will continue its fall lecture series in October. On, Wednesday, Oct. 14, Danny Schmidt, senior staff archaeologist at Historic Jamestowne, will present a program on recent finds uncovered at the site of the first permanent English settlement in America. Schmidt’s program will include several slides showing recent discoveries, and how these may change our view of early life at the Jamestown Settlement . The program will begin at 7 p.m. in the large meeting room at the Colonial Heights Public Library, located at 1000 Yacht Basin Drive. The program is free and open to the public.
Chamber plans 4th annual Turkey Trot fundraiser walk/run Citizens are invited to build a fun, family Colonial Heights tradition on Thanksgiving Day. The Colonial Heights Chamber of Commerce, along with the Colonial Heights Recreation Department, is gearing up for an even bigger and better Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 26. The fourth annual Turkey Trot will continue the tradition initiated in 2012 – bringing over 1,000 participants together annually to gratefully celebrate healthy living in the city. Organizers will again be raising funds for scholarships, special school programs, and Chamber of Commerce college scholarships for high school students. The Turkey Trot is a 1-mile fun run/walk and 5K fun run/walk on Thanksgiving Day. The Run/Walk begins at 9 a.m. at Colonial Heights High School, 3600 Conduit Road. Registration fee is $10 with T-shirt or $25 with hooded sweatshirt Registration is available online. Register by Nov. 7, to be guaranteed a T-shirt or hooded sweatshirt. Same-day registration will also be available at the event from 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. All those who wear a costume for the event win a prize. For more information on the Turkey Trot, contact Director of Recreation & Parks Craig Skalak, at skalakc@colonialheightsva.gov or call (804) 520-9390.
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The cast of “Church Basement Ladies: A Second Helping” performs a scene from the play, which is currently showing at Swift Creek Mill Theatre. PHOTOS COURTESY OF ROBYN O’NEILL FOR SWIFT CREEK MILL THEATRE.
‘Church Basement Ladies: A Second Helping’ is dishing up laughter at Swift Creek Mill Theatre By Una Harrison Theatre reviewer for The ProgressIndex
Swift Creek Mill Theatre dishes up a “Second Helping” sequel to the musical comedy “Church Basement Ladies”, which last played at the Mill to rave reviews three years ago. It is based on the best-selling books “Growing up Lutheran” by Janet Martin and Suzann Nelson. As before, the show is set in the basement kitchen of a rural Lutheran Church in Minnesota. The dedicated and under-appreciated ladies are still spending their time there, dealing with homegrown problems such as cooking for Missionary Night and the pastor’s new wife. However, it is now 1969 and outside the basement the times they are a-changing. Director Tom Width has wisely chosen several seasoned actors from his 2012 show for the sequel. All
ABOVE LEFT: Brian Vaughan as Pastor Gunderson performs a scene from “Church Basement Ladies: A Second Helping,” now showing at Swift Creek Mill Theatre. ABOVE RIGHT: Robin Arthur as Vivien and Brian Vaughan as Pastor Gunderson perform a scene from “Church Basement Ladies: A Second Helping.”
have harmonious voices and believably personify these archetypical church ladies in appearance, manner and accent, without any hint of stereotyping. Vivian, the Widow Snustad is delightfully played by Robin Arthur. Vivian is the kitchen matriarch, guardian of tradition and reluctantly facing the changes of the sixties. Mavis, Mrs Gilmerson, fresh off the
farm, is played with openfaced believability and humor by Ingrid Young. The roles of the Engleson mother Karin and mom-to-be daughter Beverly are movingly played by Terri Moore and Tara Callahan. The audience is given a generous helping of Norwegian-spiced humor and wisdom by these Lutheran ladies, who are performed with conviction and charm.
The show is tastefully embellished by ten catchy songs with witty lyrics and scores. The father figure to all these ladies is the pastor. Bryan Vaughan in a reprise role perfectly personifies a comically endearing minister, tactfully coping with these church women in a masterly and SEE COMEDY, V3
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Colonial Heights wants youthful residents “It’s really about trying to revitalize what we have developed so we COLONIAL HEIGHTS can focus on the up and — The city of Colonial coming generations — Heights held its first the millennials — who e c o n o m i c d e v e l o p - have a completely differment strategic planning ent lifestyle than what we “stakeholder’s meeting” are accustomed to,” said to discuss the future Karen Epps, director of direction of the city. economic development Officials said the city for the City of Colonial is looking to brand itself Heights. and target millennials. The five-hour By Shelby Mertens Staff Writer
gathering on Friday, Sept. 25, of local business owners, educators, Realtors and bankers was geared towards receiving feedback of what can be improved in the city. About 36 people were in attendance, with 20 businesses represented. Topics included economic conditions, sites and infrastructure, business climate,
education and quality of life. The stakeholders were divided into groups to come up with suggestions on how the city could revitalize. Epps said the city must overcome challenges its' neighbors aren’t faced with. “Since we’re basically landlocked and we don’t have much available property that hasn’t been
developed, we need to be creative in our thinking and focus more on the revitalization and redevelopment of certain areas,” she said. Renee Chapline, president and CEO of Virginia’s Gateway Region, a regional nonprofit economic development organization, believes
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“Truly, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Whoever humbles himself like this child, he is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 18:3-4 SOURCE: WWW.DAILYSCRIPTURE.NET
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Who is the perioperative registered nurse? If you or someone you know has surgery in a hospital or outpatient surgery center they will have a qualified “perioperative nurse” advocating and taking care of them before, during and after surgery along with the rest of the surgical team. We advocate safe patient care to each patient while managing their care in the surgical setting. We are the “unsung heroes behind the mask and closed doors” of the operating room. Please join us in celebrating Nov. 8-14, 2015, as Perioperative Nurse Week. Bonnie P. Vencill RN, CNOR Colonial Heights
Virginia: Open for business with Iran? The Iran nuclear deal will soon become reality even though a bipartisan majority in Congress opposes it as does a vast majority of the American people. Significant arms agreements, especially between adversaries on the world stage, have always been by treaty, requiring a two-thirds vote of approval by the U.S. Senate. This has ensured broad support for these critically important arrangements. By executing this Iranian deal as an “agreement” and not a “treaty,” the President avoided that vote requirement. This unsettling method of codifying what should have been a treaty comes even as the Pew Research Center - no rightwing institution - showed that only 21 percent of Americans support the deal. There are good reasons Americans oppose this agreement: Iranian president Hassan Rouhani said Iran would not comply with the agreement’s provisions on U.N. missile sanctions; Iranian defense minister Hossein Dehqan declared that Iran will not allow inspectors to visit all military sites and then only with permission; and Iran, with a $420 billion GDP, will see an immediate cash inflow of $150 billion that had previously been frozen - funds that will allow this rogue nation to continue supporting terrorist organizations worldwide. The agreement removes economic sanctions, permitting U.S. corporations to open trade with Iran and operate in that country through foreign subsidiaries. For the first time since the embargo was put in place 20 years ago - an action that brought Iran to the bargaining table in the first place - there will be a wide range of permissible business activities with Iran by U.S. companies. These companies will help Iran increase its economic and military power. Iran continues to be the world’s foremost sponsor of
terrorism (providing weapons to and sheltering terrorists, and serving as “banker” for terrorist organizations), has an official policy to destroy Israel, calls America “the great Satan,” holds American hostages (including Washington Post reporter Jason Rezaian), and oppresses women as well as people of all faiths. This is unacceptable behavior. Those actions and policies should not be encouraged through economic trade between Iran and the U.S. But declaring the deal an “agreement” and not a “treaty” opens a new possibility for those in Virginia who don’t trust Iran and don’t want to see U.S. companies strengthen this renegade state. You see, a “mere agreement” allows individual states to impose economic sanctions against Iran. Indeed, this is already happening. Today, 25 states have divested themselves of holdings with companies doing business with Iran, an authority long recognized in law and confirmed by Secretary of State John Kerry. Additionally, the 2010 Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act gives state and local governments express legal permission to divest from companies doing business with Iran’s energy sector. Many also bar any state and local government contracts with those same companies that do business with Iran. There is precedent for imposing such sanctions here in Virginia. Governor Doug Wilder in 1990 ordered Virginia state agencies and institutions to divest themselves of business investments in companies doing business in South Africa. By 1991, such divestment actions had also been taken by Fairfax County and the cities of Alexandria, Charlottesville, Hampton, Portsmouth, and Richmond as well as the University of Virginia. F.W. de Klerk, the last South African president of that apartheid regime, admitted the nationwide movement to boycott his country had an effect, commenting: “When the divestment movement began, I knew that apartheid had to end.” While 25 states have ended financial dealings with Iran, Virginia is not one of them. The Commonwealth allows state and local investment (including money from multibillion dollar pension funds and college endowments) in companies doing business with Iran. Our General Assembly should join 25 other states by disinvesting in any companies that deal with Iran and by refusing to do state business with companies that do the same. By calling this an agreement instead of a treaty, the President avoided Senatorial ratification but an agreement cannot bind the states as
would a treaty. When it comes to investing their own funds, states are free to do as they please. And this being an election year for state legislators makes Virginia a perfect place to give voice again to the people. In the weeks remaining in this year’s state elections, every candidate for State Senate and Delegate should be asked: “Will you vote to prohibit the investment of Virginia state funds in companies doing business with Iran?” Our voters need to know if those seeking state office want to build Iran’s economic and military power and encourage that country’s terrorist actions. Or will they support Virginia cancelling all dealings with companies doing business with Iran. Virginia is proud to be open for business. But not for terrorists. And not for Iran. Michael Thompson President Thomas Jefferson Institute for Public Policy Springfield, Va.
A well deserved thank-you to an amazing community I want to publicly thank all of the generous, kindhearted, and wonderful individuals who donated to the Friends of the Lower Appomattox River (FOLAR) during this year’s “Amazing Raise” online fundraising campaign. Because of the tremendous community support, FOLAR was able to surpass our goal of collecting $3,500 in 36 hours! We raised $3,600. An absolutely amazing accomplishment. The money raised from “The Amazing Raise” will directly go towards furthering our mission of enhancing, preserving, and encouraging the wise use of the lower Appomattox River. This includes sponsoring environmental field trips for students and children of all ages. This includes conducting environmental service projects to preserve the integrity of our precious aquatic ecosystem, and finally this includes increasing river access to the entire lower Appomattox River community. Thank you so much again for your support. We couldn’t have accomplished this without you. And a special thank you for being an AMAZING friend of the lower Appomattox River. Johnny Partin FOLAR Board member Hopewell
staggering suffering endured by millions of birds. Hatcheries that annually supply 200 million female hens for U.S. egg production, including cage-free, also kill the same number of male chicks at birth by grinding them up alive in industrial macerators or suffocating them slowly in plastic garbage bags. The female laying hens endure a lifetime of misery, crammed with 5-6 others, in small wire-mesh cages that cut into their feet and tear out their feathers. Eggs are common carriers of food-borne bacteria, including Salmonella, Campylobacter. Listeria, and Staphylococcus. USDA estimates that Salmonella alone accounts for 1.3 million U.S. illnesses and 500 deaths annually. Eggs contain saturated fat and cholesterol, key factors in incidence of heart disease, stroke, cancer, and diabetes. They are a common cause of allergies in children. Waste from millions of egg-laying hens ends up in waterways, rendering vast areas unsuited for recreation or water supply. The good news for compassionate, health-conscious, eco-friendly consumers is that our local supermarket offers a number of delicious egg substitutes and eggfree food products. Entering “egg-free” in a search engine returns tons of recipes. Parker Pines Petersburg
The last election Those on the right elected ones to office at the last election to stop President Obama. Where are they now, especially the Congressional leaders? We now have John Boehner as the speaker who always caves to the left instead of sticking to his principles. And then we have Sen. Mitch McConnell who a “callin” on a local talk show said that McConnell should just stick the pacifier back into his mouth, crawl back into his crib, and call for mommy. These so-called leaders are allowing our president to get away with treason, in regard to the Iran nuclear deal. Where is the outrage? Remember our illustrious senators who voted yes to this terrible deal. Gary Allen Chesterfield County
Thanks for the care at medical center
McDonald’s egg pledge is a small step in the right direction
Recently I had total knee surgery at Southside Regional Medical Center. I received such great care. I wish to thank all the nurses along with Dr. Praveer Srivastava.
McDonald’s pledge to start using cage-free eggs is only a small step in preventing
Martha Coleman Dinwiddie County
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1. ‘Steak Out for Charity’ and ‘Tip a Cop’ The public is invited to come enjoy dinner at Sagebrush Steakhouse in Colonial Heights on Friday from 5 to 9 p.m. and support the Special Olympics of Virginia. “Steak Out for Charity” is a fundraising event in which Colonial Heights law enforcement officers volunteer their time as “celebrity waiters” and receive tips to raise funds for Special Olympics. Donations, in the form of tips, will benefit athletes throughout the State of Virginia, including local athletes. Sagebrush Steakhouse is located at 204 Southgate Square Shopping Center in Colonial Heights. For more information about the event, contact Officer Sophie Benkendorf at (804) 520-9318 or by email at benkendorfs@ colonialheightsva.gov .
2. Heritage Day at Eppington Plantation The public is invited to spend Saturday experiencing Colonial history at Eppington Plantation, 14201 Eppes Falls Road, Chesterfield County. Eppington is a circa 1768 plantation named after Francis Eppes VI, who built the estate. Visitors will discover what life was like in Chesterfield County during the 18th century. The event will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. House tours will be offered, and activities include period children’s games, period music, colonial dancing, storytelling, craft demonstrations and living history. Encounter a historical impression of Francis Eppes and enjoy a relaxing carriage ride. Visit a colonial militia encampment and observe musket drills. The lost art of basket weaving will be demonstrated by Paul Younger Sr., a third-generation basket maker. Food and beverages will be available. Admission and parking are free. For more information, call 751-4946 or http://visitchesterfieldva.com. In addition, Pleasant View school house, an early African-American school, will have an open house located at 18431 River Road. Members of the CHSV African American History Committee will share the history of the school house and conduct free tours throughout the day. Parking is available on site at the school. The school features desks, blackboards, a piano, and other items from the past.
3. Swift Creek Mill Theatre show Swift Creek Mill Theatre, 17401 Jefferson Davis Hwy., is currently showing “Church Basement Ladies – A Second Helping.” The show runs through Oct. 24. Shows are held Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. with some weekend matinees. For reservations, call 804-748-5203 or visit www.swiftcreekmill.com for online ticketing.
4. State Fair of Virginia This year’s State Fair of Virginia will run through Sunday at its permanent home at The Meadow
Event Park in Caroline County. The 2015 fair features nearly 400 hours of performances, house about 2,500 animals, attract more than 10,000 competition entries, and serve about 13,000 corn dogs. More information is available at StateFairVa. org.
5. History lecture The Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia will present a lecture on numismatics and the Civil War at historic Magnolia Grange House Museum in Chesterfield County at noon Saturday. The lecture will be presented by local numismatist and currency dealer Parry Bragg who serves as a director on the board of the Richmond Coin Club as well as the board of the Virginia Coin Club. He will discuss the history of currency during the 19th century prior to and during the American Civil War. The lecture at Magnolia Grange is free. For more information, please call Tamara Evans at 796-1479.
6. Family Day in Wakefield Family Day/Homecoming will be held Saturday on the grounds of the Wakefield Foundation, 100 Wilson Ave., in Sussex County. The day will start with a parade at 10 a.m., led by Fort Lee’s 392nd Army Band, followed by entertainment throughout the day. Foster/ Spain Band will perform at 11:30 a.m.; Twisted Branches will perform at 12:30 p.m.; Foundation Fireballs with a line dancing demonstration begins at 1:30 p.m. and Voices of Praise will perform gospel music at 2:30 p.m. In the gallery, there will be an exhibit of artwork by a local artist, Binford Harrell. The event will also include Wakefield’s famous Brunswick stew, informational booths, craft booths, games for the children, train rides, demo by Virginia Artisans, Eagle Pines Falconry, Merphi the Clown, Grazn’ Acres Ponies, Wakefield Farmer’s Market, an antique car show (sponsored by Virginia Diner) and more.
7. Jimmy Dean Music Festival The Henricus Foundation and Jimmy Dean Foundation are proudly presenting the Jimmy Dean Music Festival, featuring the Oak Ridge Boys, along with Donna Meade, Brad Spivey and the Honkey Tonk Experience, Lynne Carnes and introducing Tony Jackson. The festival, named for the late Jimmy Dean, a successful singer, actor and businessman, pays homage to Dean’s passion for philanthropy and education. The festival begins at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Carpenter Center, 600 East Grace Street, #400, Richmond. All ticket proceeds from the Jimmy Dean Music Festival benefit the Children’s Education Fund at Henricus Historical Park. Tickets range from $37-$77. Visit Henricus. org for more information.
8. Outdoor evening concert at Appomatox Harbor Harbor Blast Concert Series continues Saturday with Cedar Creek and Double Clutch at the Appomattox Boat Harbor, 1604 Fine St., Prince George. Tickets are $10 each. Show time is 5 p.m.
Forum was first step toward building a positive relationship between students and local police By Shelby Mertens Staff Writer
ETTRICK — The police chiefs of Colonial Heights, Chesterfield, Petersburg and Hopewell have made a commitment to begin engaging in dialogue with Virginia State University students about police relations in the community. The historically black university held its first Know Your Rights forum in the Anderson-Turner Auditorium this past week as a first step toward building a positive relationship with the local police. “Your presence here tonight underscores your commitment to all of us, united together, to ensure the safety of our community and its citizens,” said Dr. Pamela Hammond, interim president of VSU. “There has been much said about the interactions between minority communities and law enforcement. We at Virginia State University will lead in being proactive … and we believe in educating both our students and our community.” Chief John Dixon of the Petersburg Bureau of Police, Chief Jeffrey Faries of the Colonial Heights Police Department, Chief John Keohane of the Hopewell Police Department and Chief David Shand of the Chesterfield Police Department were joined on the panel by Chief Eddie L. Perry of the VSU Department of Police and Public
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Colonial Heights has what it takes to become hip with the 20-somethings. “I think Colonial Heights has great potential,” Chapline said. “It’s very timely and I think it’s a situation where we’re realizing how the millenials are changing the way our nation acts. Instead of the malls and the corridors for development, it’s more about mixed use housing and having a lot of services and lifestyle amenities that are in walkable communities.” She added that it’s critical for the city to understand the private sector views and what the opportunities could be. “It’s a long-term plan for our families, our kids and for the millennials to be happy here in the city,” Chapline said. Millennials, Epps said, are less attracted to large indoor shopping malls and big-box retailers. “The way of shopping is
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believable performance. He has a wonderful voice, too. The audience enjoyed all of the well-defined characters who all grow in many ways as the show moves on into the early seventies. The show was directed by our very own multitalented Tom Width, and
Safety and VSU SGA president Marshawn Shelton. Questions were taken from students and Dr. Nicolle Parsons-Pollard, assistant vice provost for Academic Operations and associate professor of Criminal Justice, served as the forum’s moderator. Most of the questions that were selected by the moderator focused more on citizen rights when stopped by a police officer. Over the course of the night, the topics went from the definition of probable cause, to Miranda Rights, to the difference between being arrested and being detained. One student asked whether a citizen can refuse to show police their ID if they did nothing wrong. “We ask for IDs for our safety. We want to know who we’re speaking to,” Faries said. “However, if you’re not involved in anything at all, you can graciously just walk away.” The police chiefs explained what the process is like from the officer’s point of view. Shand advised students to comply with the officers’ requests to avoid conflict. “The decision making process that the officers go through is mainly centered around whatever action I take with this person, is it going to change the behavior? If you’re aggressive and belligerent or argumentative with the officer, what is there that officer can believe
that you will change that behavior?” Shand said. “If you’re polite and respectful, maybe the officer will determine that you can change that behavior and that’s the ultimate goal.” Keohane added that oftentimes other police officers will stop by when they see another officer at a traffic stop. Keohane said this is purely for the officer’s safety. “We want our officers to go home at the end of each shift to their families so it’s just a form of officer safety,” Keohane said. Dixon added that if someone feels like they were treated unfairly by an officer, they can file a complaint to the department’s internal affairs office and punishments can reach termination or even jail time. Faries said the police departments encourage feedback from the community. “As chiefs, we can’t be everywhere so we rely on the public and those who are being stopped and being engaged with the police departments to let us know what’s going on out there,” Faries said. “We want to know those officers who do not belong in this profession.” The chiefs also addressed the application process and how the departments weed out applicants who show signs of prejudices, racism and other potentially violent behavior. Each police chief said its department requires background checks and
various personality tests. “We want to find out about these possible applicants — what’s in their minds — we spend a lot of money on these psychological and polygraph tests and we feel like it’s justified,” Faries said. “We want to bring out the good police officers.” One student asked about those who record incidents on their cell phones, which may have been a reference to Devin Thomas, 20-yearold who filmed his arrest by Petersburg police in June of 2014 that went viral. Thomas was asked by the officer to stop recording and was charged with disorderly conduct and resisting arrest. Dixon answered by saying, “You do have the right to record. The biggest issue with recording is the fact that you cannot interfere with what the police officer is doing in the process.” The chiefs also spoke to students about the standard Crisis Intervention Training that officers go through, which they said incorporates what to do in situations such as those in Ferguson, Missouri and Baltimore. “I want you to know that we do look into what’s going on around the country with regards to the police and its contact with minority communities,” Faries said. “We take that serious. We want to do a better job.”
slowing but surely changing with e-commerce,” she said. “We’ll probably continue to have the big box located around the (Southpark) mall, but they may be smaller-scale big boxes as opposed to the monster 80,000 square foot ones.” The highly commercialized Southpark Mall area has, however, been a great asset to the city over the years. “The city of Colonial Heights is just a huge draw. It’s like a little retail hub along Interstate 95 because it’s really the only thing south of Richmond and the only thing north of North Carolina so I think we need to focus on that,” Epps said. Epps said Petersburg’s popular Demolition Coffee and Buttermilk Bakeshop, which continually draw in young crowds, are examples of ideas they’re looking at because it brings in entrepreneurs. Epps said the Boulevard area will most likely serve as the focus of revitalization. The purpose of the meeting was to identify
the areas that are ripe for redevelopment. In recent years the neighboring localities of Colonial Heights have rebranded themselves through extensive marketing campaigns such as Petersburg’s “I Am Petersburg” and the ongoing efforts of promoting and revitalizing downtown Hopewell along with its logo “Learn Well, Live Well, Work Well, Play Well, In Hopewell.” “I’m not even aware that there’s even a real brand to the City of Colonial Heights,” Epps said. “So with the comments and ideas people are sharing with us, I think we’ll be able to come up with a good brand.” Those in attendance also suggested that the city more aggressively pursue the site of the future regional multimodal passenger train station. The Tri-Cities Area Metropolitan Planning Organization is in the process of securing a location for the train station, with Colonial Heights mixed in the large bag of potential candidates
consisting of Petersburg, Hopewell, Chesterfield, Prince George and Dinwiddie. The train will connect the Tri-Cities to Washington D.C., and Charlotte and Raleigh, North Carolina. The city is also looking at venture capital and grant opportunities. Chapline said the city’s infrastructure will also need facade improvements due to aging buildings. “We are dealing with an older community that needs some aesthetic improvements so from that standpoint I think we can create a more vibrant community and a reason for young people and families to even find Colonial Heights more attractive.” Another stakeholder’s meeting will be held on Oct. 16 and Epps said a public meeting will likely follow.
was introduced by Lew (The Voice of Richmond) Dean on Press Night . Tom Width’s set will be familiar as it faithfully re-creates many a parish kitchen. Musical direction was by Joshua Wortham, lighting by Becky Lussier and the authentic sixties costuming by Maura Cravey. Though many of the audience on Press Night clearly remembered those times, which now seem so
innocent and nostalgic in memory, this is a familyfriendly show which will be enjoyed by all ages. “Church Basement Ladies: A Second Helping” is playing through Oct. 24. Shows are Thursdays, Friday and Saturdays at 8 p.m. with some Saturday matinees. Tickets are available for the show only or for a dinner buffet and show. Call 804-748-5203 for reservations or visit
www.swiftcreekmill.com for online ticketing.
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— Shelby Mertens may be reached at 804-7225154 or smertens@ progress-index.com
— Una Harrison is an actress, singer, playwright, and the artistic and teaching director of Theatre with Children for Children at Petersburg Little Theatre, 306 N Sycamore St. She may be contacted at unaharrison@yahoo.com . She writes theatre reviews for The Progress-Index.
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VSU launches entrepreneurship center By Alex Trihias Staff Writer
ETTRICK — On Friday, Sept. 18, Virginia State University celebrated the opening of the center for entrepreneurship through the Reginald F. Lewis College of Business. Vendors and community partners gathered in Singleton Hall to network with and talk to students interested in the entrepreneurship program. “Really, today’s ceremony was just to bring community partners, entrepreneurs, and the students toge ther to fellowship, exchange resources, connect to the center, and learn about the different amenities and resources that it’s going to be providing,” said India Parson, president and founder of Building Economic Stability Together LLC., the sponsor of the center. “Some of these resources are going to be the curriculum, the academic entrepreneurship education that VSU is going to put together, and then the partnership with established companies that are going to come in and train and develop and create employment opportunities for the VSU students.” The center for entrepreneurship has been in development for four to six years, but the director of Corporate Relations in the business school, Jonathan Young, said that the school only started to really focus on it in the last two years after being awarded a $100,000 grant for the software in the center for the 20152016 school year. “About two years ago,
Students and faculty mingle during the opening event of the entrepreneurship program at VSU on Sept. 18. ALEX TRIHIAS/PROGRESS-INDEX PHOTOS
India Parson, left, and Christal Ware, right, two sponsors of the entrepreneurship program at VSU, pose for a photo at the opening event on Sept. 18.
Christal Ware poses for a photo at the opening event of the entrepreneurship program at VSU on Sept. 18.
and in that 24 months, we have met with a lot of people,” said Young. “But the truth is we’ve probably had a conversation with over 100 relevant stakeholders about what this should look like and
what we should do.” Young also said that he feels the center will give students real-world experience at their convenience. “Initially, we will have entrepreneurs, start-ups,
and other persons that are still young in their business cycle in this room on Fridays to interface with students, but for the entrepreneurs to barter, to exchange ideas or goods to leverage our
students for their capabilities,” said Young. The center is described by Dr. Patrice PerryRivers, the assistant professor of management at VSU, as having a three-prong focus. One
Activities will include: a free large petting zoo (Saturday only 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.), Tristate Paranormal mobile unit, Derring-Beaureguard Camp, SCV First Ladies Fashion Show resented by the Women of the 12th VA (Saturday 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.) period music, military re-enactments, period dance demonstrations, weapon display and demonstrations, on-site food truck and more. All activities are open to the public. For more information, call (804) 520-9395.
Senior Citizens Club will meet Thursday, Oct. 8, at 1:15 p.m. at the Community Building, 157 Roanoke Ave. This is a regular meeting, celebrating October birthdays and bingo. On Oct. 15, the club will meet at 1 p.m. for a special program, “Triad: Fire Safety & Self Defense”. This program is free and open to the public. The Colonial Heights Senior Citizens Club is sponsored by the City of Colonial Heights Department of Recreation and Parks. The club meets each Thursday. the fourth Thursday is a luncheon by reservation. If you are a resident of Colonial Heights and 50 years or older, you are invited to join the meetings. For more information, call Rusty Sirles at 520-1652.
honey, goat’s milk soaps and lotions, popular Eastern Shore teas and Chesterfield Countythemed gift baskets designed as the perfect hostess gift. Shoppers will receive a free gift with purchase in September; hours are Tuesday and Thursday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. From Oct. 1-17, the gift shop will offer a special 20 percent discount sale on all items. Chesterfield Historical Society members will receive an additional 10 percent discount. October sale hours will be Mondays thru Saturdays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Magnolia Grange is located at 10020 Iron Bridge Road, opposite the historic 1917 Courthouse Green. For more information, call (804) 796-1479.
this walk that begins at 9:30 a.m. in Richmond. Anyone who can’t join the walk can still support the team with a donation. The front office at Dunlop House will be selling purple feet for $1 each and you are invited to stop by and purchase a foot for yourself or in honor of a loved one.
of the focuses is letting students or existing business owners gain a minor in entrepreneurship or a certificate in entrepreneurship through the program. Another goal of the program is to reach out to the community entrepreneurs and provide them with a space in which they can use the resources provided and network with each other. “ Then we have this third prong focus on research and so we want to actually produce some relevant academic research that helps us understand what drives entrepreneurs in this region or entrepreneurs of the demographics that are dominant here,” said Perry-Rivers. Perry-Rivers said that the entrepreneurship rate is lower in AfricanAmericans than it is in any other group. “Even more educated or wealthier AfricanAmericans are also not choosing to go into entrepreneurship, so we want to understand that phenomenon and figure out what we can do to spur great entrepreneurship amongst that group,” said Perry-Rivers. The research will also focus on veterans who are looking into an entrepreneurship. “We have a large population of veterans here and so that’s a large part of the research that we want to begin to develop, as well as some of the services that we’re going to want to provide,” said Perry-Rivers. For more information on the center for entrepreneurship, visit www. vsuentrepreneurship. com.
BRIEFLY ITEMS
Storytime sessions COLONIAL HEIGHTS — Colonial Heights Public Library is offering its 2015 fall storytime sessions on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 11 a.m. through December 9. Each session includes stories, music, lots of movement and a craft. According to a statement released by the library, “story hours are a wonderful way for children to gain important prereading skills, learn to socialize with other children, and to begin a lifelong love of books and reading. This is a family story hour, and all ages are welcome. No registration is necessary. A parent or caregiver must attend with the child. For more information, call Chantal Emerson at 804-520-9384.
Violet Bank House anniversary
COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The public is invited to join Violet Bank Museum and the American Legion Post 284 for a celebration of the 200th anniversary of the Violet Bank House. The free celebration will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, and from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18 at Violet Bank, 303 Virginia Ave.
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The Hopewell Police Depar tment recently installed body cameras on its officers. Body cameras have been pinned to the uniforms of the Colonial Heights police force since December of 2014. Shelton, the VSU SGA president, lamented the importance of bringing these issues that are of importance to VSU students and the community to the forefront.
Halloween in the Park COLONIAL HEIGHTS — Halloween in the Park will be held from 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, at Flora Hill Park, 300 Richmond Ave. Children are invited to wear their costumes and bring a trick or treat bag. This free event will include food and drinks, face painting, children’s games and free candy. For more information, call (804) 520-9390.
Colonial Heights Senior Citizens Club to meet COLONIAL HEIGHTS - The Colonial Heights
“The officers cannot ser ve the community without building a relationship with the members of the community,” he said. “Their primary purpose is to protect and serve, both citizens and officers must be able to communicate verbally and nonverbally so that the thoughts, ideas, attitudes and feelings are (expressed) in a positive manner.” Some students at the end of the forum expressed disappointment that the issue of
Museum gift shop reopens at Magnolia Grange CHESTERFIELD – The Museum Gift Shop in historic Magnolia Grange has re-opened. The Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia (CHSV) made the announcement Sept. 21. Through Sept. 30, the gift shop will feature local products, including raw
police brutality and racial profiling in connection to national events was not discussed at greater length, with the chiefs mostly only speaking a few general sentences on the subject of police misconduct and excessive force. At the end, Dixon, who is African American, included “Black Lives Matter” in his closing remarks, which received a whistling applause from the audience. Dr. Isis Walton, a criminal justice professor at VSU, said she enjoyed
Walk to End Alzheimer’s COLONIAL HEIGHTS — Dunlop House Assisted Living & Specialized Memory Care has formed a team to walk in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Saturday, Nov. 7. Members of the community are invited to join Team Dunlop House in
the forum and said the heavier issues of race relations will most likely be discussed during future forums. “I think the information put out was on point,” Walton said. “I think what this first forum was about is ‘ w h a t ’s t h e i r r i g h t s .’ I think in forum two or three we’ ll begin to address those issues.” — Shelby Mertens may be reached at 804-7225154 or smertens@ progress-index.com
Swift Creek Mill Theatre kicks off 50th season COLONIAL HEIGHTS — Swift Creek Mill Theatre, 17401 Jefferson Davis Hwy., will hold the theater’s first special event for the 50th anniversary season — “A Floral Curtain Call with David Pippin”. This fund-raiser will be held on Thursday, Oct. 29 at 11 a.m. and will feature renowned floral designer David Pippin’s interpretation of five highlighted shows of Swift Creek Mill Theatre’s past through floral design. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Historic Swift Creek Mill Revitalization Project. Tickets are $45 in advance only. For tickets or more information about any of the shows at Swift Creek, call 804-748-5203 or visit www.swiftcreekmill.com .
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 www.colonialheightschamber.com or contact Danielle at the Petersburg Chamber, (804) 733 8131 or by e-mail at Danielle@ petersburgvachamber.com.
Holiday gala PETERSBURG — Rosecrest Garden Club will hold its’ 5th annual holiday gala on Wednesday, Oct. 21, at the Country Club of Petersburg, beginning at 10:15 a.m. There will be a floral demonstration by Jane VanDenburgh of Mechanicsville, a luncheon; a fashion walk by All Manor of Things of Weston Manor; a silent auction; and door prizes galore. Doors open at 8:45 a.m. Tickets are available for a donation of $30. For tickets or more information, contact Barbara Smith, 526-2609, or Marie Crites, 265-5923.
The Colonial Voice, Petersburg, Va. | Friday, Oct. 2, 2015
Q&A
PETERSBURG
Four Downs with Darien Canada
St. Joseph’s Hispanic Heritage Festival shows city’s diversity
During the off-season, we worked hard to get it so we won’t have any more seasons like we used to have. We just kept the intensity up through the off-season.
Colonials running back off to tremendous start, credits O-Line, team for success
Second Down: Talk about your relationship with the O-line, what they’ve done to help you achieve the results you’ve had on the field so far.
By Nicholas Vandeloecht Staff Writer
COLONIAL HEIGHTS — Throughout the first three games of 2015, one name has often shown up next to the word “touchdown” when Colonial Heights Football has made its way into the end zone. That name is Darien Canada, the senior running back who has been showcasing the difference in this year’s edition of the Colonials varsity squad. An arrival from Texas last year, Canada has scored no fewer than three touchdowns and rushed for no less than 191 yards in his team’s two victories on the season. Canada rolled out four TD’s and added a two-point conversion to account for 26 of the 28 points that Colonial Heights posted in their victory over Southampton on Friday, Sept. 18. His performance led to his being named Channel 8 News WRIC Richmond’s 8SportsBlitz Player of the Week. Canada also tallied up 228 yards rushing and three TD’s in the Colonials’ 24-21 comeback win over New Kent in their regular season opener. But while he’s showcasing the difference, he’s not the only one making it, as Canada pointed out. “I give all thanks to the line, because without them, I couldn’t do anything, and then just to the team in general,” Canada said. And while he’s amassed eight touchdowns over the last three games, Canada said his focus is not on the scores, but on supporting his Colonials. “Points don’t matter
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Canada: You’ve always got to keep a good relationship with your O-Line. They’re the base of your offense. Without them, we couldn’t do anything. You’ve got to treat them well. Third Down: Your coach said you had a really good off-season. What’s the preparation you’ve done to get ready for this season?
Canada: I lifted more weights and got on a better diet, ran more to stay in shape, just focused on our team goals and everything Darien Canada of Colonial Heights Football has scored eight touchdowns over three games to start we needed. Right after 2015. NICHOLAS VANDELOECHT/PROGRESS-INDEX PHOTOS. track season, I came straight into football, so after that, we just “I think we’re a more mature team. got it rolling, went During the off-season, we worked from June all the way hard to get it so we won’t have down to the start of the any more seasons like we used to football season.
have. We just kept the intensity up through the off-season.” to me. I’ll do anything to help the team out,” he said. “If I have to block the whole game, I’ll block – do whatever I have to do.” At five-foot-seven and 160 pounds, the running back may be on the smaller side, but as Canada said, “I might be small, but I’ve got heart.” Colonials Football head coach Remus James has noted his experienced offensive line’s role and success in opening those holes for Canada to run through and achieve the rushing yardage and scores he’s seen thus far. James also pointed to the stellar off-season and camp that the senior running back had put together in preparing for 2015.
Canada is embracing his second year as a Colonial after he and his family moved to the area from Texas last year, as his father is a member of the Army, stationed at Fort Lee. Canada has been a part of the game of football throughout most of his life, playing on teams as early as second grade. Canada recently talked about the difference in this year’s team, the offensive line, how he prepared in the off-season and his goals. First Down: Talk a little bit about how you guys have gotten to this point and what’s been the difference this year.
Canada: I think we’re a more mature team.
Fourth Down: What excites you most about the game of football?
Canada: Just the game in general. I just love it. I don’t know what excites me the most, but I just love it. Turnover on Downs to You: Goals you want to accomplish for yourself and your team, on and off the field:
Canada: Off the field I just want to go to college, no matter if it’s for a sport or academics. On the field, I just try to be a good teammate, try to encourage our guys to do as good as they can do, as well as they encourage me to do as well as I can do, and that helps us become a better team. Note: The Colonial Heights Colonials lost their Sept. 25 home game against the Thomas Dale Knights. In that game, Canada had 12 carries for 19
Members of the Petersburg Fire Department, Engine 2, provide childen tours of this fire truck as well as show them equipment they use on the job at the fourth annual St. Joseph’s Hispanic Heritage Festival. AMIR VERA/PROGRESS-INDEX PHOTOS
Fourth annual event helps Hispanic children with tuition By Charvé Bynum and Amir Vera Staff Writers
PETERSBURG — The Petersburg community welcomed the fourth annual St. Joseph’s Hispanic Heritage Festival. The festival took place at St. Joseph Catholic Church on Sept. 19. Librara Peters, director of Spanish Heritage at St. Joseph, said the purpose of the festival was to help Hispanic children with tuition and also give money to schools the children attend for activities. “This is the first year that we are doing it big,” Peters said. The festival included food trucks and a stage f o r Hi s p a n i c d a n c e performances. Citizen reaction to the festival was positive overall. Petersburg resident
“It is always great to expose people to different cultures. It was a great learning experience for me.” —Angela Crawley
Angela Crawley said that she had never been to a Hispanic festival. “It is always great to expose people to different cultures,” Crawley said. “It was a great learning experience for me.” Christian Bennett of Waverly, said his children attend St. Joseph School and that the festival is a great benefit to the community. “(The festival) shows off some of the diversity of the Hispanic culture,” Bennett said.
Members of the Ballet Clorico Las Adelitas group dance during the fourth annual St. Joseph’s Hispanic Heritage Festival on Sept. 19.
FRIDAY NIGHT REWIND: THOMAS DALE AT COLONIAL HEIGHTS
Knights shut out Colonials 61-0 Visitors post seven rushing touchdowns to improve to 3-1 From staff reports
COLONIAL HEIGHTS — On Friday, Sept. 25, the defensively high-powered Knights powered into the home of the Colonials, who were coming off of a rushingheavy 28-12 win over Southampton. Scoring most of their touchdowns on the ground in a rainy matchup and eight points on defense, Thomas Dale took a 31-0 lead over the hosting Colonials at the half and cruised to a 61-0 victory. Trent Williams put Thomas Dale on the board with a 21-yard touchdown run, and Kyle Alexander took
Thomas Dale makes a stop against Colonial Heights during the Friday night high school football game Sept. 25 at Colonial Heights High School. CHARVE BYNUM PROGRESS-INDEX PHOTO
an interception to the house for the 46-yard s c o r e . Matt L aw t o n tossed a two-point conversion after each score - the first to A.J. Lazaro and the second to Brian Bullock, Jr. - for the 16-0 lead in the first quarter. The Knights’ run game stayed hot, with Max Oxendine rushing in for the 14-yard score and
Traquan Booker powering into the endzone for the one-yard TD. Plato Eliades kicked a pointafter-touchdown and Lawton fired off another two-point conversion to Oxendine, resulting in 15 tallies for the Knights in the second. In the second half, the Knights reeled off four more rushing touchdowns
by Oxendine, Davonte Russell, Lazaro and Daevon Malone; Eliades kicked in one more PAT and Austin Feeser added three. The Knights finished their scoring stampede on a safety in the fourth quarter. Oxendine rushed for 108 yards and two TD’s on 14 carries. Malone added 48 yards and a TD on five carries. Trent Williams had four carries for 28 yards and a TD. Traquan Booker also had four carries; he ran for 11 yards and a TD. Davonte Russell finished with two carries for 45 yards and a TD. A. J. Lazaro had one carry for 30 yards and a TD. For Colonial Heights, Darien Canada had 12 carries for 19 yards. Jackson Cox went fourof-eight in passing for 29 yards. Jared Morgan had three receptions for 29 yards.
Members of the Petersburg Fire Department, Engine 2, give childen tours of this fire truck and show them equipment they use on the job at the fourth annual St. Joseph’s Hispanic Heritage Festival.
Members of the Panama Folklore RVA dance group are seen at the fourth annual St. Joseph’s Hispanic Heritage Festival Sept. 19.
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