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Vol. 11 No. 19 FEBRUARY 28, 2009 FRIDAY, JANUARY 17, 2014 THURSDAY,

A new journey

IN THE COMMUNITY Council Retreat COLONIAL HEIGHTS — City Council will participate in a Council Retreat today, and Saturday. The retreat begins at 2 p.m. today and at 8 a.m. on Saturday and, other than dinner, will be held in the Captain Todd Suite in the Lighthouse Meeting Room of the Smithfield Station, 415 S. Church St. in Smithfield. A copy of the general agenda for the meeting may be obtained from the city clerk or on the city’s website.

Open gym basketball COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The City Recreation and Parks Department is sponsoring open gym basketball for Colonial Heights residents. Full court pick up games will be organized depending on the number of participants. Children 14 and under must have a guardian with them at the gym. The next open gym events will be held from 1-5:15 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 19, and Sunday, Jan. 26, at the Colonial Heights High School gymnasium, located at 3600 Conduit Road. Ages 14 and younger have access to the gym from 1-3 p.m. Ages 15 and older have access to the gym from 3:15 to 5:15 p.m. There is no cost to participate. Players must reside in the city and must bring a picture ID to participate. For more information, call 520-9391.

Drawing classes COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The City Recreation and Parks Department will sponsor “Young Rembrandts Drawing Classes” for firstthrough fifth-grade students. The classes will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 12, at the Community Center, located at 157 Roanoke Ave. The classes will cover the fundamentals of drawing to include line, shape, form, perspective, color theory value and texture. The cost is $25; all supplies are included. For more information or to register, call 520-9390.

Dog and cat tags available for sale COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The Colonial Heights Treasurer’s Office reminds residents that dog and cat tags are available for sale in their office and are due by Feb.1. The Treasurer’s Office is located at City Hall, 201 James Ave. For more information about pet licensing in the city, please call the Treasurer’s Office at 520-9320.

Computer programmer, people with special needs, meet at the starting line of an athletic adventure BY VANESSA REMMERS STAFF WRITER

ustin Duvall’s ability to run was taken away early on in his life. But John Howe refused to accept that the shaken baby survivor would never know what it felt like to finish a race. On Thanksgiving, Duvall’s mother stood where she never thought she would stand: on the sidelines. Fastened to a buggy, her 28-year-old son leaned forward as hundreds of race participants readied themselves for the Colonial Heights Turkey Trot, a 5K that supports local schools. Howe stood behind him, keeping a hand on the buggy that he was going to push for the next half hour. Duvall pressed together the mittens that Howe had bought him for the race. Then the sea of runners took off, taking Duvall and Howe with them. By the way that he sat in the buggy, Sharon Lee, Duvall’s mother, could tell that Duvall was tense at first. Howe made a point of talking with people during the race, and encouraging bystanders to wave to Duvall and call out his name. “You could see how he was uneasy when we first put him in his chair, but at the end, he was waving at people. I could see how his attitude changed by the end, CONTRIBUTED PHOTO and that made it all worthwhile,” John Howe stands behind Justin Duvall at the scene of the Colonial Heights Turkey Trot Howe said. on Thanksgiving Day. Howe, a volunteer athlete with United Athletics, assisted Duvall in When his friends and family the Turkey Trot. would ask him in the following weeks if he wanted to race with ish line of a triathlon. with people with special needs led him to Howe again, Duvall’s hand shot up in the an organization that provided horse thera“I feel a connection with Justin now, so I air, his signal for yes. py, and later to coach a basketball team “That hand just keeps shooting up in the want to take him on a journey. He hasn’t with the Area 6 Special Olympics. had many male figures in his life, so I see air,” Lee said. But while participating in a triathlon last this as an opportunity to bond with him,” The Turkey Trot was the first time that June, the computer programmer for ChesHowe said. Howe had run with Duvall, but it will not terfield County saw Jenna Trebour being Howe has run multiple races with peobe the last. A “Team Justin” has already pushed by her mother, Beth Trebour. Beth ple who are not physically able to run racbeen formed for a 10K in Richmond in March. One day, Duvall may cross the fines themselves. At first, his love of working Trebour happened to be the founder of United Athletics, an organization that tied together two of Howe’s passions: running and working with those that have special needs. The organization pairs athletes with assisted athletes, or people who are not able to physically run races themselves. United Athletics also provides the equipment for the races. “Having a child with a major develop— John Howe, volunteer with United Athletics

“I feel a connection with Justin now, so I want to take him on a journey. ... I see this as an opportunity to bond with him.”

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- James Meadows, owner of Cal’s Inc. James Meadows, owner of Cal’s Inc., took over the junkyard from his father, Cal Meadows, when the older Meadows retired after owning the business for 23 years. Since then, the younger Meadows has run the business incorporating lessons from his father with a new outlook of his own. An agreement signed with the city last year acknowledged his business’ contribution to the city and asked him to clean up. Meadows views the cleanup as a new start in running the business his way.

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It’s been about four or five years. He came in one day and said ‘I’m retiring, have the keys boy; I’m not coming back.”

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business?

When did your father retire?

What have you done to improve the junkyard?

We’ve done new windows and fronts, and a new gate. It’s kind of like fighting my mom and dad to clean my room and now I have and everyone is happy.

A new sign cover. Maybe a scale where you can weigh a big truck. But if it’s not broke, don’t fix it.

What has been the public’s reaction?

It really has helped my business since we cleaned up; it’s more accessible. The people who complained liked it. It was just good to have people tell me how nice it is.

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How much did improvements cost?

It ended up being $23,000 for the new windows and $2,000 for the signs on the front. All together it was $50,000 to do everything.

What are some new plans for your

What are the best lessons you learned from your father about owning a business?

I thank the good Lord for my mom and dad and P.S., my wife. There is no replacement for a mother and a father to teach. All you have to do is listen.

James Meadows is owner of Cal’s Inc.. He took over the Colonial Heights junkyard from his father, Cal Meadows, when the older Meadows retired.

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 OUR OPINION

Virginia General Assembly is back in session

he Virginia General Assembly convened Jan. 8 and the economy, mental health issues and ethics are likely to be among the top topics of lawmakers. Republican Delegate Joseph Yost has introduced bills to lengthen the deadlines of orders to hold people in emergency custody or temporary detention, as well as allowing a temporary detention order to be issued before a bed is secured in a psychiatric facility. All three proposals seek to fill gaps in Virginia’s mental health system following the November 2013 attack on state Senator Creigh Deeds of Bath County by his son Gus, who then killed himself. Gus Deeds had been released from emergency custody just 13 hours earlier. Another issue related to mental health is the scheduled closing of state training centers that house severely mentally challenged individuals. Both Delegate Rosalyn Dance, D-Petersburg, and Senator Frank Ruff, R-Clarksville, support legislation that requires the state to notify local governments of pending applications of group home licensure. The legislation comes six months before Southside Virginia Training Center, which at one point housed 224 patients with developmental disabilities, is expected to close. SVTC is the first of four state facilities that will close its doors by mid-2020 as part of a $2.4 billion settlement between Virginia and the U.S. Department of Justice. It will shift the care of those with intellectual disabilities to community-based services. The settlement is the result of a lawsuit the Justice Department filed against Virginia over what it called systemic violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act. It aims to prevent the unnecessary institutionalization of individuals with developmental disabilities. By July 2013, 80 SVTC patients had made the transition to community-based care. Meanwhile, 133 SVTC employees had been laid off, which is just a slice of the expected 900 jobs to be lost with the closure. If the state’s goals are met this fiscal year, SVTC’s population will reduce by another 118 people. Most of those who have made the transition have gone to group homes, some of which have sprouted up in the local area. By the end of January, Dance — along with other members of a committee charged with looking at mental health services in the state — will make recommendations to the governor on how to improve such services. Like other representatives, Dance is placing her focus on legislation that will help spur growth in a lagging economy. She pre-filed legislation that will give businesses in “historically under-utilized business zones” priority when certain state agencies are looking to enact contracts. “In older cities, it can be kind of a blessing and a curse. It is a blessing because they are historic,” Dance said. But some older cities are landlocked or require upkeep on their aging buildings, she added. Dance also plans to support laws that will require the state to tack on fiscal impact statements to unfunded mandates. This year, the state’s handing off of storm water regulation to localities ignited protests by some leaders in the Tri-Cities. Many localities decided to charge their residents more to handle the additional regulatory burden. “That is a cry from the localities. Unfunded mandates cause a hardship to them [localities]. We at least need to be aware of the fiscal impact to them,” Dance said. Delegate Kirk Cox, R-Colonial Heights, is drafting legislation that specifically focuses on veterans’ issues and creating manufacturing jobs. Cox proposed increased training and placement of veterans in needed manufacturing positions. He proposed that a council be created to find ways to provide incentives to the general population but with greater emphasis on veteran needs. “They come out with a tremendous skill set. Even just showing up on time and being good employees,” he said. Ruff, whose district includes parts of Prince George and Dinwiddie counties, plans to introduce legislation concerning employment in manufacturing. This year, Ruff is drafting legislation that would offer community colleges more funding according to the number of students that pass industry certifications. “Manufacturing companies across the state and across the nation are telling us that there isn’t a supply line of people maintaining these skills,” he said. “A lot of these folks are at the point where they can retire at any day.” Aside from generating jobs, Republican legislative priorities will center around education, and ethics reform. Individual legislative priorities will also focus on district needs. He said that the goal was to provide incentives to keep students enrolled. As House Majority Leader, Cox said that he would work toward comprehensive ethics reform concerning gifts. Virginia’s disclosure and ethics laws came under scrutiny earlier this year when Governor McDonnell and his family accepted thousands of dollars in gifts and cash from Star Scientific Inc., a dietary supplement-maker. Ethics, the economy and mental health issues are topics that lawmakers from both side of the aisle agree need attention. Let’s hope Virginia lawmakers can work together to address these important issues and others in the 2014 General Assembly session.

YOUR OPINIONS

Things have ‘gone to pot’ in Colonial Heights To the Editor: This letter of complaints begins with what has happened to our wonderful little city of Colonial Heights? Abandoned houses, trashy yards, brush and limbs piled 6 feet high, colorful rags over fences, crates and cans in yards, poison oak climbing up windows facing the street, vines growing up cedar trees and jungle borders that cover windows. There is a rule about cutting grass. Does anyone care? According to a City Council person, a citizen can do as he pleases if there is no neighborhood association. I’ve lived here since 1972 and as the old saying goes, “things have gone to pot.” An improvement is due in 2014. Mary Beasley Colonial Heights

Forbes realizes what’s important in our district To the Editor: The Fourth District is fortunate to have a leader like Congressman Randy Forbes serving in the House of Representatives. Following in the footsteps of the late Rep. Norman Sisisky, a conservative Democrat from Petersburg who died of cancer while serving in the House, Republican Forbes realizes the importance the military performs for our great nation. Sisisky did a great job rebuilding Fort Lee and keeping thousands of good paying federal jobs here. Now, Forbes is a leading voice in Congress on defense and national security issues. And as anybody can see, Fort Lee recently expanded across State Route 36 to almost Colonial Heights, creating thousands of new jobs. Visit any restaurant in the Southpark Mall area and you encounter an abundance of military uniforms. A Christian gentleman, Rep. Forbes frequently speaks to large church groups. He cares about young and old alike. While many citizens give current politicians and Congress low rat-

We invite your commentary The Colonial Voice publishes a wide variety of opinions. Send letters to People’s Forum. P.O. Box 71, Petersburg, VA 23804, or e-mail them to lettertoeditor@progress-index. com. Letters should be no longer than 400 words. Letters that are sent via email will receive priority over those sent by mail. We reserve the right to edit for length, clarity, brevity, accuracy, legality, spelling and grammar. Please include your name, address and a daytime phone number. Anonymous letters will not be considered for publication.

ings, we are blessed to have a good man. My son is a Navy officer, presently preparing for his fourth trip abroad. At least he knows his Congressman supports the military. I wish we had a lot more people in Congress with the class and honesty of Randy Forbes. Harry L. Marsh Chesterfield County

and your loved ones’ well-being – from Social Security, Medicare, and veterans benefits, to financial records and health care information. One way to protect yourself and your information is to take active precautions against identity theft. Some simple steps include: • Opting out of prescreened credit card offers at 1-888-5-OPTOUT • Adding your name to the National Do Not Call Registry: www.donotcall. gov or 1-888-382-1222 • Securing or shredding your mail • Ordering a free annual credit report at www.annualcreditreport. com or 1-877-322-8228 • Keeping your personal information and financial records organized and in a safe place is another critical step. To assist in that process, my office and I have put together an Organizational Toolkit as a helpful resource for constituents of the Fourth District. You can find a copy of this Organizational Toolkit on my website at http://forbes.house.gov/UploadedFiles/OrganizationalToolkit.pdf. Congressman Randy Forbes R-Fourth District Chesapeake, Va.

The current state of our political discourse

Getting organized for the new year

To the Editor:

To the Editor: Eat healthier and exercise more. Spend more time with the kids. Reconnect with an old friend. Remember what’s truly important. This is the time of year when we each pause for a moment to reflect on what we have accomplished this past year, where it has brought us, and where we want the new year to take us. We write lists of goals that we optimistically hope to achieve and we make new plans. For each of us, it’s the chance at a new beginning. The opportunity for a fresh start. No matter what New Year’s resolutions top your 2014 list, an important one to include is getting your personal information and financial documents in order. In today’s world, there is a lot of information that is critical to you

A curious condition exists in current battle for the hearts and minds of America. On one hand we have the conservatives who are not allowed to speak the truth without the liberals getting all upset, whereas liberals are afraid to reveal what they really are about. Liberals are afraid of telling the truth because they know the consequences. We’re in limbo land and it’s not a good place to be. So, we have one side who is not allowed to tell the truth (or the other side will have a cow) and the other side who has to pretend to avoid being exposed for what they really are. Hence we have the hokey pokey strut or is it a twist? You know. “Put your left foot in, put your left foot out.” Bah, humbug! Ronald C. Uehara Petersburg

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“Food Lion, probably because I worked there for three years.”

“I would have to say Kroger because of the variety and the price.”

“I shop at the Commissary because the prices are better than anywhere off post.”

“I just moved to the area recently, but I like Martin’s because they have what I’m looking for ...”

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John Howe, a volunteer with United Athletics, standing front, is shown with Ben Preaman during the Chesterfield-Colonial Heights Alliance for Social Ministry (CCHASM) Spirit of ‘76 bike tour. United Athletics is an organization that helps make it possible for people with special needs to participate in races. The organization provides volunteer athletes and equipment to assist any person who is not physically able to run races on their own.

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mental disability, it is just an isolating life. You are in the house a lot. On New Years Eve, we couldn’t go out because we couldn’t find a babysitter. But it was OK, because the next day we were going to a race,” Beth Trebour said. Beth Trebour started United Athletics in 2012 after hitting roadblocks while trying to give her daughter a new experience. “People I don’t think were educated. It was a long process of gaining entry into the races, and it has slowly evolved. More people wanted to start running like we were,” Beth Trebour said. Last year, United Athletics paired together 28 assisted athletes with running athletes in 30 different races. Every day, Jenna Trebour picks out one of the medals she has received from her races to wear. Howe’s first few races with United Athletics were with Jenna Trebour.

Unlike many of the United Athletics participants, Howe does not have a son or daughter with special needs. After running several races with the organization, Howe decided to seek out someone that did not already have a connection to the athletic world. That is when he met Duvall at Panera Bread, where Duvall worked as a greeter twice a week. “It gives him a chance to make him feel like he is a part of something. A lot of times, he doesn’t get to be part of a group experience,” Howe said. It is easy for Duvall to get bored at home. His mother would resort to browsing at shops just to get him out of the house. Now, his mother said, her son has a new world opened up to him. “He did something in his life, and now he has got something else that he can do with someone that is not in the family,” Lee said. • Vanessa Remmers may be reached at 732-3456, ext. 3255 or vremmers@progress-index.com.

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The Virginia State University Gospel Chorale kicks off Saturday’s state inauguration ceremony, performing “God Bless America”. The VSU Trojan Explosion band also participated in the inauguration festivities.

VSU Gospel Chorale, Trojan Explosion perform at inauguration Delegates Kirk Cox, Rosalyn Dance were among 26 inaugural committee escorts BY LEAH SMALL STAFF WRITER

RICHMOND — The Tri-Cities made its presence known at Gov. Terry McAuliffe’s inauguration Saturday, with Delegates Kirk Cox, RColonial Heights and Rosalyn Dance, D-Petersburg, the Virginia State University Gospel Chorale and the Trojan Explosion Marching Band welcoming the new governor. Both Dance and Cox were appointed as members of the inaugural committee in December 2013 by Speaker of the House William Howell, R-Stafford. Members of the inaugural committee escorted the newly elected governor, lieutenant governor, and attorney general. Cox also announced the names of the newly elected as they made it to the podium to be sworn in on the capitol steps in the rain. The inaugural committee was made up of 26 members — 17 from

WEEKLY CALENDAR TODAY JANUARY

COLONIAL HEIGHTS — American Legion Post 284, 505 Springdale Road, holds bingo every Friday. Doors open at 5 p.m., and games start at 7. Food is available for a nominal fee. For directions, or information about membership requirements or activities of the American Legion, visit the Post 284 website, http://mysite. verizon. net/legion284 or call 526-5656. COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The National Alliance on Mental Illness Connection Recovery Support program meets each Friday from 1-2:30 p.m. in the conference room at the Colonial Heights Library, 1000 Yacht Basin Drive. Groups meet for 90 minutes and offer a structured group process designed to encourage, support and empower. All diagnosis welcome. For more information, contact Gina at 804-605-5010 or towritegina@yahoo.com. DINWIDDIE — Al-Anon Family Groups meet for family and friends of alcoholics at 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. each Friday at Kenwood United Methodist Church, 25200 Ritchie Ave. For more information, call 733-7395.

SATURDAY JANUARY

COLONIAL HEIGHTS — Stress and Anger Management by Yoga and Meditation is being held 5-6 p.m. each Saturday at 914-A Hardy Ave. For more information, call Dr. J. Upadhyay at 5240589 or 943-8688. COLONIAL HEIGHTS — Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2239, 14705 Jefferson Davis Highway, holds bingo every Saturday. Doors open at 5 p.m. and games begin at 7. There are six to eight chances to win $500 or more. Food is available. For directions or questions about this event, call 748-4896 and ask for Tom Gore. For information about VFW membership or other activities, call Tom Ferguson, 748-4896. HOPEWELL — The Hopewell Opti-Mrs. Club will host its 11th annual spaghetti dinner fundraiser (eat in or take out) from 4-7 p.m. Saturday at the Hopewell Optimist Club Building, located at 1301 Lynchburg St. Tickets are $9 each and are available in advance from any club member or by calling Mary Tinker, 804-458-8742, Pat Steinninger at 804-458-2253 or Connie Bartlett at 804-458-7595.

SUNDAY JANUARY

COLONIAL HEIGHTS — Colonial Heights Moose Lodge 1783, 170 Moose Ave., holds bingo every Sunday. Doors open at 4 p.m. each

day. Bingo starts at 6 p.m. Sunday and 7 p.m. Thursday. Food is available for a nominal fee. For directions, visit the website at www.chmoose. com or call 526-1537. COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The Society for Creative Anachronism meets every ﬁrst and third Sunday at the Colonial Heights Public Library meeting room, located at 1000 Yacht Basin Drive. Activities run from 3:30 until 6 p.m. This is a historical living history group. Calligraphy and illuminations, apothecary, dancing, armoury, cooking, and many other subjects are studied and re-created. All are welcome. For more information, contact Cynthia Cole at Cyndyanne00@aol. com or visit www.SCA.Atlantia.Org

MONDAY JANUARY

COLONIAL HEIGHTS — American Legion Post 284, 505 Springdale Road, holds bingo every Monday. Doors open at 5 p.m., and games start at 7. Food is available for a nominal fee. For directions, or information about membership requirements or activities of the American Legion, visit the Post 284 Web site, http://mysite. verizon.net/legion284 or call 526-5656. COLONIAL HEIGHTS — Triad (senior citizens and public safety agencies) will meet from 1-2 p.m. Monday at the Senior Center, located inside the Colonial Heights Community Building, as an ongoing monthly session to address concerns and issues to optimize safety and wellness and improve the quality of life for senior residents. It is run by SALT (Seniors and Law Enforcement Together) council. The community building is located at 157 Roanoke Ave. All interested citizens are invited to attend. For more information, call 804-520-9220.

TUESDAY JANUARY

COLONIAL HEIGHTS — Quilter’s group program meets every Tuesday, 6-8 p.m. at the Senior Center, 157 Roanoke Avenue. We have tables for your workspace. Bring with you your fabric and sewing notions, sewing machine, extension cord and work in progress. For more information call 804-520-9220. COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The third luncheon meeting of the Colonial Heights Retired School Personnel Association for this school year will be held at 11:45 a.m. on Tuesday at North Elementary School. Alyson L. Taylor-White, adjunct professor at the University of Richmond/Richmond Region Visitor’s Center, will present a program entitled “Legends and Myths of Richmond.” For more information, call Kathy Thompson at 5202302.

“It was definitely surreal, you never expect to get the opportunity. It’s great to do what you love for a good cause.” — Daven Varnett, a singer in VSU Gospel Chorale

the House and nine from the Senate. Members are selected based on seniority and reputation. According to Virginia tradition, ladies don their black dresses and men their morning suits in order to escort the governor elect from the Jefferson Hotel to the capitol via motorcade. “This was my first time doing it and it was an honor,” Dance said. The Virginia State University Gospel Chorale sang “God Bless America,” led by soloist Bernard

COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The Central Virginia Coin Club will hold its regular meeting at Dante’s Pizzeria, 2900 Cedar Lane, at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. For more information, call Jim Ransom at 6916286. COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The Colonial Heights Chapter 1472 of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) will meet at the Colonial Heights Library at 2 p.m. Tuesday. COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The Alzheimer’s Association will sponsor a support group meeting at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Care Advantage, 3509 Boulevard.

WEDNESDAY JANUARY

COLONIAL HEIGHTS — DivorceCare divorce recovery seminar and support meets at Colonial Heights Baptist Church in Colonial Heights at 6:45 p.m. each Wednesday. The group is designed to be “open” so that a person can begin coming any week. Childcare is provided. The church is located at 17201 Jeff Davis Hwy. DivorceCare features nationally recognized experts on divorce and recovery topics. For information, call 526-0424. COLONIAL HEIGHTS — TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) No. 485 meets each Wednesday morning at Colonial Heights Library, 1000 Yacht Basin Drive. Weigh-ins begin at 8:15 a.m. and the meetings start at 9. For information, call Evelyn at 748-2607. COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The Optimist Club of Colonial Heights, 916 Meridan Ave., holds bingo every Wednesday evening. Doors open at 5 p.m. and early bird games start at 6:45 and regular games start at 7. Food is available for a nominal fee. For directions, or details call 5260689. Monies raised support youth projects in the community. CHESTERFIELD — Chesterﬁeld County Domestic and Sexual Violence Resource Center hosts a free, ongoing support group for survivors of domestic and sexual violence from 1-2:30 p.m. Wednesdays. New members are welcome to join at any time. For information or to enroll, call 706-1281. COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The 12th Virginia, Co. C, Petersburg New Grays will meet at 7 p.m. on the fourth Wednesday of each month at the Colonial Heights Public Library, 1000 Yacht Basin Drive. For more information, contact C.L. Helmer at 526-0724. PETERSBURG — The American Lung Association Better Breathers Club meets the fourth Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. at HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Petersburg, 95 Medical Park Blvd. All patients with chronic lung conditions, as well as their families/friends are invited to attend. For more information, contact Kim Brandveen at 504-8100 or kim.brandveenAhealthsouth.com.

THURSDAY JANUARY

COLONIAL HEIGHTS — Colonial Heights Moose Lodge 1783, 170 Moose Ave., holds bingo every Thursday. Doors open at 4 p.m. each

Walker. The group recently performed at the Pope’s Vatican Christmas concert and on America’s Got Talent. Daven Varnett, a singer in the chorale, reveled in the experience. “It was definitely surreal, you never expect to get the opportunity. It’s great to do what you love for a good cause.” • Leah Small may be reached at 722-5172 or lsmall@progress-index. com.

day. Bingo starts at 6 p.m. Sunday and 7 p.m. Thursday. Food is available for a nominal fee. For directions, visit the website at www.chmoose. com or call 526-1537. CHESTER — The Chester Village Sunshine Club meets at 9:30 a.m. every Thursday at Chester Village Clubhouse, 11701 Chester Village Drive. This is for seniors 62 and older. Coffee and refreshments are provided. CHESTER — Commonwealth Power Sports presents every type of Bike Night 6-8 p.m. each Thursday at Steel Horse Bar & Grill, 1920 W. Hundred Road. CHESTERFIELD — Chesterfield County Public Library’s Central Library will continue its acoustic concert series at 7 p.m. Thursday. The Vassar Family Singers will perform old-time gospel songs. The concert is free and open to the public. Central Library is located at 9501 Lori Road. For more information, visit any Chesterfield County Library or visit library.chesterfield.gov. COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The Rotary Club of Colonial Heights meets at the Hilton Garden Inn, Southpark Boulevard, each Thursday at 7 a.m. HOPEWELL — St. Joseph Catholic School holds bingo every Thursday at AHEPA Hall, 810 W. Poythress St. Doors open at 5 p.m. Games start at 7 p.m. Food is available for nominal fee. For more information, call St. Joseph School at 732-3931. PETERSBURG — The regular monthly meeting of the The Tri-City Association of Educational Office Professionals will be at 5:30 p.m. Thursday in the Conference Room of the M.T. Carter Building on the campus of Virginia State University. All interested educational office professionals are invited to attend. For more information, call 733-1772 or 862-1192. COLONIAL HEIGHTS — Southside Regional Medical Center sponsors a free bereavement support group at 7 p.m. Thursday at Southside Rehabilitation Services, 430 Clairmont Court, Suite 120. For information, call Chaplain Don Phelps at 765-5593. COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The Colonial Heights Lions Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Dante’s Pizzeria. For more information, call Ralph Dunn, secretary, at 748-4810. COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The Colonial Heights Senior Citizens Club will observe its fourth Thursday tradition, a luncheon at Golden Corral restaurant. Reservations must be made in advance by calling Joan Light at 526-5884. Any resident of Colonial Heights, age 50 and older, is invited to join this club, which meets on Thursdays. For more information, call 526-3497.

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The Colonial Voice will publish a listing of events in the community each week. The goal is to highlight the nonproﬁt, social, fraternal or self-help groups in the region. The deadline for submitting items is at noon Monday for the Friday newspaper. Submit calendar items to newsroom@progressindex. com or to The Progress-Index, 15 Franklin St., Petersburg, VA 23803.

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CRIME The following information was provided by the Colonial Heights Police Department. • Hall, Jonathan A., 20, of the 200 block of Jennick Drive, Colonial Heights, was charged with assault & battery: family member on Jan. 3. • Kesner, Derek Scott, 29, of the 2700 block of County Drive, Petersburg, was charged with larceny: petit on Jan. 3 in the 100 block of Southgate Square. • Kesner, Kristen Ann, 30, of the 2700 block of County Drive, Petersburg, was charged with larceny: petit on Jan. 3 in the 100 block of Southgate Square. • McClendon, Amber N., 22, of the 700 block of Hinton St., was charged with larceny: petit on Jan. 3 in the 600 block of Southpark Blvd. • Rhodes, Ronnie Leon Sr., 27, of the 700 block of Hinton St., Petersburg, was charg ed with larceny: shoplifting more $200 on Jan. 3 in the 600 block of Southpark Blvd. • Williams, Charles, 26, of the 1900 block of Oakland St., Petersburg, was charged with fail to appear on Jan. 3. • Ferguson, Coty T., 27, of the 3100 block of Greenw o o d Av e . , C o l o n i a l Heights, was charged with driving under the influence on Jan. 4 at Boulevard and Lakeview. • Harper, Elijah James, 20, of the 500 block of Harding St., Petersburg, was charged with illegally possess alcohol on Jan. 4 at Boulevard and Cameron. • M o u n d ay, D a m i t r i Lamontae, 19, of the 3100 block of Frederick Ave., Colonial Heights, was charged with embezzlement on Jan. 4 in the 6 block of Southpark Circle. • Collins, Tiffany Lynn, 28, of the 900 block of Ayshire Road, Colonial Heights, was charged with violation of court order on Jan. 5. • Jones, Crystal Antoinette, 25, of the 800 block of Davis St., Hopewell, was charged with trespass; general on Jan. 5 in the 600 block of Southpark Blvd. • Tuggle, Emily C., 18, of the 2000 block of Coxendale Road, Chester, was charged with driving under the influence on Jan. 5 at Temple and Southpark. • Waymack, Tyler Patrick, 22, of the 7100 block of Laurel Spring Road, Prince George, was c h a r g e d w i t h d r iv i n g under the influence on Jan. 5 at Boulevard and Temple. • Webb, Timothy David, 35, of the 11200 block of Sweetgum Lane, Prince George, was charged with falsely identify self to law enforcement on Jan. 5. • Branch, Willis Edward Jr., 62, of the 200 block of Beechwood Ave., Colonial Heights, was charged with drunk in public and disorderly conduct on Jan. 6 in the 3100 block of Boulevard. • Bryant, Mario Sherron, 33, of the 1300 block of E. Valor Drive, Petersburg, was charged with fail to appear on Jan. 6.

• Dean, Darion Jamar, 19, of the 2000 block of N. Whitehill Road, Petersburg, was charged with assault & battery: family member on Jan. 6 in the 200 block of Lakeview Park Road. • Merriweather, Jakuan Lamar, 22, of the 4000 block of Mariposa Drive, Colonial Heights, was charged with probation violation on Jan. 6. • Parham, Najwa Monet, 21, of the 18400 block of Flatfoot Road, Dinwiddie, was charged with fail to appear on Jan. 6. • Reyes, Melissa Anne, 40, of the 500 block of E. Washington St., Petersburg, was charged with larceny: credit card theft and fraud: credit card on Jan. 6. • Walker, James Leroy, 28, of the 800 block of McKenzie St., Petersburg, was charged with fail to appear on Jan. 6. • Watkins, Sanders Oliver, 27, of the 2700 block of Martingale Road, South Chesterfield, was charged with driving under the influence, forgery: public records, identity fraud and falsely identify self to law enforcement on Jan. 6 in the 2700 block of Conduit Road. • Banks, Tabitha Lee, 34, of the 12200 block of Wilson Road, Blackstone, was charg ed with larceny: grand and child neglect/ contributing to delinquency of minor on Jan. 7 in the 600 block of Southpark Blvd. • Hines-Taylor, Jamia Chantel, 29, of the 16400 block of Hines Lane, Yale, was charged with probation violation on Jan. 7. • Kragle, James Joseph, 20, of the 700 block of Shadowhill Court, Midlothian, was charged with larceny: petit on Jan. 7 in the 600 block of Southpark Blvd. • Lee, Charles S. Jr., 43, o f t h e 1 9 5 0 0 bl o ck o f Church Road, South Chesterfield, was charged with fail to appear on Jan. 7. • M a r t i n , K i m b e rl y Joyce, 36, of the 300 block of Brown St., Petersburg, was charged with probation violation on Jan. 7. • Daniel, Summer Nicole, 31, of the 500 block of North Ave., Hopewell, was charged with fail to appear on Jan. 8. • Gust, Alexander, 48, of the 100 block of Brookhill Court, Colonial Heights,

was charged with assault & battery: family member on Jan. 8 in the 100 block of Brookhill Court. • Johnson, Dante Javarious, 25, of the 1300 block of Patterson St., Petersburg, was charged with fail to appear on Jan. 8. • Johnson, Essence Lynia, 21, of the 1100 block of Collinwood Drive, Hopewell, was charged with fail to appear on Jan. 8. • Leake, Maurice J. Jr., 25, of the 7900 block of Richmond Way, Alexandria, was charged with fail to appear on Jan. 8. • Smith, Denis Joseph, 30, of the 1700 block of Woodside Court, Hopewell, was charged with larceny: shoplifting more $200 on Jan. 8. • Spears, Timothy G., 19, of the 9300 block of Graves Road, South Chesterfield, was charged with fail to appear on Jan. 8. • Tawes, Erin Joy-Michal, 35, of the 3300 block of Oaklawn Blvd., Hopewell, was charged with larceny: shoplifting more $200 on Jan. 8 in the 100 block of Southgate Square. • Tomlin, Michael Shane, 28, of the 1200 block of Briarcliffe Drive, Colonial Heights, was charged with larceny: shoplifting more $200 on Jan. 8. • Warren, Colton Jarrid, 23, of the 13100 block of Littlefield Road, Chester, was charged with larceny: shoplifting under $200 on Jan. 8 in the 600 block of Southpark Blvd. • Akers, Katelyn Nicole, 23, of the 3500 block of Luray St., Hopewell, was c h a r g e d w i t h d r iv i n g under the influence on Jan. 9 at Dunlop Farms and E. Ellerslie. • Foster, Daniel Ray, 37, of the 200 block of Old Oak Lane, Colonial Heights, was charged with fail to appear on Jan. 9. • McLaughlin, Candance Nichole, 28, of the 1200 block of Grant Ave., Petersburg, as charged with probation violation on Jan. 9. • Valentine, Marcellous, 30, of the 1100 block of North 2nd St., Richmond, was charged with fail to appear on Jan. 9. • Information is provided by police and sheriff’s departments. This information may or may not be all inclusive. Arrests include summons. Arrests do not imply guilt.

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Colonial Heights Senior Citizens Club members are seen celebrating their January birthdays during a recent club meeting. Birthday honorees, seated front table from left to right, were: Doris Dietrich, Mary Miller and Ethel Martin. Club members with January birthdays who were absent included: Reba Thacker, Larry Amiss and Grace Bryant.

During the Jan. 2 meeting of the Colonial Heights Senior Citizens Club, Wayne Joyner, pictured right, entertained the group of senior citizens by playing guitar and singing gospel music. On Jan. 9, the club members, pictured above, celebrated their January birthdays. The club meets weekly at the Senior Center, located inside the Colonial Heights Community Building, 157 Roanoke Ave. Membership is open to all Colonial Heights citizens age 50 and older. For more information, call Mildred Morrison at 526-3497.

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IN MEMORY DENNIS L. COUSINS

Dennis Lloyd Cousins, 60, of Colonial Heights, passed away Friday, Jan. 10, 2014, at the Hunter Holmes McGuire Veterans Hospital. He was born Sept. 20, 1953, in Richmond. Dennis was preceded in death by: his father, Donald Earl Cousins Sr. He was a United States Air Force veteran and a retired mechanic. He is survived by: two sons, Jesse Lee Cousins and wife, Ashley, of Colonial Heights, Ryan Austin Cousins and fiancé, Sylvia, Tom of Colonial Heights; grandson, Dillan Lee Cousins of Colonial Heights; mother, Jean Walker Cousins of Colonial Heights; one brother, Donald Earl Cousins Jr. and wife, Joani; two sisters, Donna Cousins Lundie and husband, Donald, Kelly Cousins Wiles and fiancé, Brian Smith; nieces, Victoria Lundie, Alexandra Vaughan, Samantha Wiles, Alyssa Wiles, and Hallie Wiles; nephew, J. T. Fitzke; g r e a t - n i e c e s, I s a b e l l a Vaughan, Lisa Marie Johnson; and Victor Atwood whom he thought of as a son. The family would like to thank the staff of Hunter Holmes McGuire Veterans Hospice Unit for their love and care of Dennis. A memorial service was held 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2014, at the Petersburg First Assembly of God Church, 25213 Fer ndale Road, Petersburg, with the Rev. Dwayne Walker officiating. Interment was private. Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall. com.

GEORGE R. SEYMOUR SR.

George Raymond “Bub” Seymour Sr., 73, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2014, at his residence. Mr. Seymour was born in Plattsburgh, N.Y., to the late Raymond J. and Margaret Provost Seymour. He was a retired U.S. Army veteran who served in the Vietnam War. Mr. Seymour is survived by his loving wife, Alverda Ann Seymour; a daughter, Julie A. Miller of Prince George; three sons, George R. Seymour Jr. of Orlando, Fla., Steven M. Seymour of Matoaca, Va., and Mark Seymour of Charles City, Va.; 11 grandchildren; two brothers, William Seymour and Leon Seymour, and a sister, Louise Lajoy, all of Plattsburgh, N.Y. A visitation with military honors was held from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014, in the Colonial Heights chapel of the E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes & Crematory, 2033 Boulevard, Colonial

Heights, VA 23834. Interment was private. Condolences may be registered at www. ealvinsmall.com.

VIRGINIA K. VICK

Virginia K. Vick, 79, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2014, at Golden Living Center, Petersburg. Born in Colonial Heights, she was the daughter of the late John S. and Annie England Bowery. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert F. Vick; a sister, Marie Elizabeth Bowery Delaney; and numerous cousins. Mrs. Vick attended Immanuel Baptist Church, Colonial Heights. She is survived by a sister, Ida James of Colonial Heights; and family friends, Jo Ellen Rose, Randy Rose, and Bill and Laura James. A graveside service was held at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 13, 2014, in Sunset Memorial Park, Chester, with the Rev. Fred Adkins officiating. The family received friends from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday at the Colonial Heights chapel of the E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes & Crematory, 2033 Boulevard. Memorial contributions may be made to Immanuel Baptist Church, 620 Lafayette Ave., Colonial Heights, VA 23834 or the Colonial Heights/Petersburg SPCA, P.O. Box 1174, Petersburg, VA 23804. Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall. com.

JAMES P. WYNN

James Parker “J.P” Wynn, 68, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2014, at Colonial Heights Health Care Center, where he had been a resident for 22 years. Born in Petersburg, he was preceded in death by his parents, Archer Parker Wynn and Irene Spencer Wynn. He was a member of Mount Pleasant Baptist Church in Colonial Heights. He is survived by nine cousins; special friends, Ben Kentron and Al Wagner, who was also his deacon. The family would like to thank the staff of the Colonial Heights Health Care Center for the love and care that was given to J.P. for 22 years. A funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 9, 2014, in the Colonial Heights chapel of the E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes and Crematory, 2033 Boulevard, with the Rev. Dr. Andy Brockelman officiating. Interment followed in Blandford Cemetery, Petersburg, Va. The family received friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2014, at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, 3110 Greenwood Ave., Colonial Heights, VA 23834. Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com.

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cians live in the Tri-Cities, as well as Richmond, Mechanicsville, Chesterfield, and Prince George. The inaugural concert will feature marches, light band classics, Broadway hits, patriotic music and music from the Big Band era. The concert is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served during inter mission. For more information, please call 5201601 or email irisrick@aol. com.

Jay Eischen named top closer for Nov. 2013

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Lowell Thomason, left, with his wife Anne, was presented the Distinguished Service Award by Colonial Heights Kiwanis Club President Roger Green, seen center, on Wednesday, Jan. 8. Lowell and Anne have hosted the club’s annual shrimp feast at their home for 19 straight years.

Eileen Knode earns MRP certification COLONIAL HEIGHTS, – Eileen Knode, a sales associate with Long & Foster Real Estate’s Tri-Cities Southpark office, has earned the NationKNODE al Association of Realtors Military Relocation Professional

(MRP) Certification. “Earning the MRP certification, along with my 17 years of experience of working with activeduty, retired and former military personnel, enables me to serve my military clients to the fullest when they are buying or selling their home,” said Knode. The National Association of Realtors confers the MRP certification to Realtors who want to help military personnel and veterans find hous-

ing solutions that best meet their needs and allow them to take full advantage of their military benefits. When military staff and their families relocate, the services of a real estate professional who understands their needs and timetables can make the transfer easier, faster and less stressful. Realtors who Please see REALTOR, Page 6

COLONIAL HEIGHTS — Jay Eischen, a sales associate with Long & Foster Real Estate’s Tri-Cities Southpark office has been EISCHEN named top closer for November 2013. A real estate professional for nine years, Eischen is an active member of the Southside Virginia and Virginia Association of Realtors. Eischen has consistently proven to be a high achiever since he entered the real estate field, and he has frequently been cited as a top real estate producer. Eischen is a member of Long & Foster’s coveted Director’s Club for producing more than $2 million in settled sales volume in 2012. In addition, Eischen also holds the prestigious Certified Distressed Property Expert, Graduate, Realtor Institute and Accredited Buyer’s Representative designations of advanced real estate. He is also a certified Buffini ClubNet member.

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CHURCH DIRECTORY CHRIST COMMUNITY CHURCH

Address: Meets at Lakeview Elementary School, 401 Taswell Ave. For more information or directions, call 520-6200, or www.christcommunitychurchva. org.

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Address: 16801 Harrowgate Road. For info on Sunday Services and other Life Changing Ministries and Activities go to www.visitlifechurch.org, or e-mail wanda@visitlifechurch.org or call 526-7000.

LIFELINE FELLOWSHIP CHURCH

Services are held at Salem Address: 601 Cameron Church Elementary School , Avenue. For more informa- 9600 Salem Church Road, in Chesterfield. For more infortion, call 526-5286. mation, call 804-839-3136.

CELEBRATION OF LIFE CHURCH

LYONS AVENUE BIBLE CHURCH

Celebration of Life Address: 516 Lyons AveChurch of God meets at 123 Pickwick Ave. in Colonial nue. For more information, Heights. For more informa- call 520-7813. tion please call 221-2915.

CHESTERFIELD COMMUNITY CHURCH

Address: Meets at Greenwood Presbyterian Church, 7110 Woodpecker Road. For more information, call 7961040 or visitccc4jc2007@aol. com.

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LUTHERAN CHURCH OF OUR REDEEMER

Address: 1769 S. Sycamore St., Petersburg. For more information, call 7328567 between 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Monday-Friday.

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Address: 19600 Halloway Address: 295 Dunlop Avenue, Matoaca. For more Far ms Blvd. For more information, call 590-2094. information, call 520-4988 or visit www.colonialchrisMOUNT tianchurch.com.

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Address: 17201 Jeff Davis Highway. For more information, call 526-0424 or visit www.chbaptist.com.

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Address: 601 East Ellerslie Avenue. For more information, call 526-6920.

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Address: 211 Lynchburg Avenue. For more information, call 526-0929 or visit http://www.colonialheightspres.org.

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Address: 3110 Greenwood Avenue. For more information, call 526-0816.

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The Tri-Cities Prayer Vigil Ministry has a prayer l i n e o p e n fo r p r aye r requests seven days a week including holidays from 7 p.m. to midnight. Local number is 804-425-6370, 804-861-2609 and toll-free long distance 1-(800) 4433155. Someone is always available to take calls.

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Seen, from left to right, are Colonial Heights swimmers Abigail Richey, Elizabeth Magnusson, Emyle Warro and Bethany Kocik. As the Colonial Heights swim team headed to Newport News on Jan. 10 for the Kecoughtan Invitational, it was hopeful of making a big statement with a small group of talented swimmers.

The team members returned to the event that usually features 30plus state high school swim teams in a one-day prelim and finals swim meet. The meet, now in its 25th season, has prov-

en to be a major test point for the boys team -but there were even bigger expectations on the girls side. Juniors Elizabeth Magnusson and Abigail Richey both returned

after winning events last year. Magnusson won the 50-yard freestyle and took fifth place in the 100 fly, while Richey won the 500yard freestyle and took second place in the 200yard free.

2014 General Assembly – change and tradition an unemployment rate of 5.4 percent, a full 2 points lower than when McDonnell COMMENTARY entered office. The governor also highBy Del. Kirk Cox R-Colonial Heights lighted our record budget surpluses, passage of a transformaEditor’s note: Delegate tive transportation infraCox sends weekly updates structure bill, and major during the General Assem- reforms for our public edubly session. This is his report cation system. from Week 1. The Rainy Day Fund, the state’s savings account, has he 2014 General dramatically increased Assembly comunder McDonnell’s leadermenced on sched- ship. Our financial reserves ule the second have grown from $295 milWednesday in January with lion to just over $1 billion by several changes, yet retainthe end of Fiscal Year 2016, ing long standing traditions the fourth-largest balance in that make the General history giving us a reserve Assembly so special. Most to meet the challenges durimportant, Virginia has a ing these uncertain econew governor, lieutenant nomic times. As vice chairgovernor and attorney genman of the Appropriations eral, along with 15 new faces Committee during the in the House of Delegates McDonnell administration, and we are awaiting two I was particularly pleased new senators. with the results. Keeping with tradition, I consider Governor Gov. Bob McDonnell gave McDonnell a great colleague his last State of the Comand friend and thanked him monwealth address to the for a very productive and Joint Assembly on the first beneficial four years. I day of session. He highlight- believe he will be recognized ed several accomplishments as our most effective goverhis office has achieved over nor in recent times. the last four years and parThis year I will again be ticularly thanked the citicarrying legislation that zens of the commonwealth, supports our veterans, the staff, and General Assembly military and their families. members for helping return I have a budget amendment Virginia to the number one to increase funding for Virranking for best state for ginia’s successful Virginia doing business. Virginia’s Values Veterans (V3) Profocus on job creation result- gram that aims to increase ed in 177,000 new jobs and veteran employment in Vir-

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CVWMA collections on regular schedule RICHMOND — CVWMA curbside recycling and trash collections will continue as regularly scheduled for the LeeJackson (Jan 17) and Martin Luther King Please see BRIEFLY, Page 8

ginia. One of my bills will strengthen the voice of the Joint Leadership Council of Veterans Service Organizations by making it clear they may advise the General Assembly regarding veterans’ issues. I am also working with key Virginia entities to finalize a bill that will create a Virginia Advanced Manufacturing Consortium Authority to ensure a sufficient stream of qualified workers in advanced manufacturing jobs. The consortium will develop methods of using veterans’ unique military experiences and training to expedite their placement in high skill, well-paying jobs. I was also pleased Speaker Bill Howell named me vice chairman of the House Rules Committee. In addition to this new responsibility, I will continue to patron legislation that will help Virginians with mental illnesses live better lives. We’ve already had many visitors to my General Assembly office. We have moved to a renovated suite on the sixth floor, Room 607, that I invite you to visit during the session. Bankers, higher education advocates, and several college presidents, just to name a few, have visited my new office this week. On Thursday, I addressed the leaders of the Joint Leadership Council of Veterans Service Organizations that represent over 250,000 members when they met at the Capitol. This

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earn this certification know how to work with active duty military buyers and sellers, as well as veterans. “Homeownership is an important part of the fabric of America, and having a stable home environment is vital when men and women of the military are called away to serve their country. Working with a Realtor who understands specific needs and timetables related to military service will help make their transfers easier, faster and less stressful,” said NAR President Steve Brown. “The Military Relocation Professional certification helps Realtors hone their knowledge and skills for working with veterans and active duty military buyers and sellers to ensure that homeownership remains affordable and accessible to them.” A Realtor since 1997, Knode has been affiliated with Long & Foster’s Tri-Cities Southpark office

group of dedicated patriots continues to serve their fellow veterans by advocating for legislation to help all of Virginia’s veterans. I also met with members of the VFW in my office. I was honored to host the Rev. L. Raymond McGarr from the Colonial Heights Wesley Methodist Church who gave the opening prayer on the second day of session at the Capitol. My 2014 legislative survey went out to 10,000 households in the district this week. I encourage all 66th House District residents to fill out the survey to provide me with the information I need to better represent them. If you live in the 66th District and did not receive a paper version of the survey or want to get an early reply on results, please take the survey online at www.kirkcox. com. I also encourage constituents to sign up for our weekly General Assembly Update and a bi-weekly Veterans’ Update. The email updates provide good information on progress we’re making in the House, highlight legislative developments, and features visitors to the Capitol. Go to my website at www.kirkcox.com to sign up for Updates and follow me on www.facebook.com/KirkCoxVA to stay up to date. • Delegate Kirk Cox, R66th, is the House majority leader and represents Colonial Heights and parts of Chesterfield County.

since 2012 and is a member of Long & Foster’s Director’s Club. Knode also holds the professional designations of Accredited Buyers Representative (ABR), e-Pro and Short Sale, Foreclosure and REO Specialist (SFR). Knode is a member of the Southside Virginia Association of Realtors. A graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University, she currently resides in Chesterfield with her spouse. The MRP certification provides NAR’s members with resources to accommodate current and former military service members at any stage of their military career, and is an approved elective for NAR’s Accredited Buyers Representative (ABR) designation. To earn the MRP certification, Realtors are required to be in good standing with NAR, complete a one-day MRP certification core course, complete pre-class readings to learn military background information and better understand important acronyms and military culture, and complete two webinars.

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Reader recalls Kaiser Darrin sports car COLLECTOR CAR CORNER By Greg Zyla

uestion: Dear Greg, I enjoy reading your articles in The Weekender (Susquehanna County) in Pennsylvania. In 1982, I was in Hastings, Nebraska, visiting a former US Navy shipmate of mine. While there he took me to visit a friend of his that had a welding shop. During this visit the owner took us out to see his antique car collection that he had accumulated over the years. Most of them were of Kaiser manufactured cars, including four complete and running Kaiser Darrin Fiberglass bodied sports cars. The doors slid into the front fender, which I had never seen before or since. He said that only a few hundred were manufactured. Can you tell me more about these cars? Gordon D. Clark, Forest Lake, PA. Answer: Gordon, I’d be glad to as I also had a similar experience when my friends and I visited a car collector’s collection in Ohio.

But he only had one Kaiser Darrin! To be specific on your question, the 1954 Kaiser Darrin was the brainchild of the late Howard Darrin, Kaiser’s chief designer and personal friend of Henry J. Kaiser. Darrin created a clay model in 1952 with full backing from Kaiser, and worked with his son in California on the car. The duo selected the company’s Henry J chassis and a 90 horsepower Willys 161-inch six-cylinder engine for power. As you note, the Darrin was produced for only one year in 1954 and only 430 Kaiser Darrins were ever built. Rumors have five 1953 pre-production models assembled, although only one pre-production model has even been documented. Ultramodern for its day in every sense of the word, Darrins featured a two-seat fiberglass body, Cyclops style front grille, thee sliding forward doors you note, one piece tinted windshield with wipers and washers and a three-position Landau hood (to name but a few of Darrin’s many innovations). It is regarded as one of America’s most unique sports cars, and only one year behind the introduction of the ‘53 Corvette. Only four colors were initially available: off-white, light green, red and yellow. Later in the year, special order colors were accepted.

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Sadly, Kaiser gave up on automobile production in mid1954 to concentrate on “non-car” vehicles. Darrin himself purchased the last 100 Kaiser Darrins from Kaiser-Willys, and then added way more power to the remaining Darrins by ordering and installing powerful 331-inch Cadillac V8 engines. He sold the remaining V8 Darrins through his personally owned dealership in Los Angeles, Calif. The V8 powered Darrin could do 145 mph, and sold for CONTRIBUTED PHOTO/COURTESY OF MECUM AUCTIONS $4,400 while the 90horsepower verThe 1954 Kaiser Darrin sports car is a rare beauty, and well ahead of its time. It feasion, which could tured sliding doors and some 300 of the original 430 built still exist today. do just over 90-mph top speed, sold for Experts say 300 Darrins remain cylinder original to fully restored $3600. Also, two of the production in the hands of serious collectors, Darrins can go from $90,000 to 1954 models came equipped with so keep your eye open for Darrins $150,000 or more. As for the supersupercharged 6-cyilnder engines, at upcoming Mecum or Barrettcharged Darrin, one went for making it a fast sports car and Jackson auctions. $220,000 at a Barrett-Jackson Aucextremely rare. • Greg Zyla is a syndicated auto tion back in 2010. I’m waiting for a Collectors lucky to own a Kaiser columnist who welcomes reader V8 Darrin to cross the national Darrin have a very unique piece questions on collector cars and oldauctions one day in 2014, and feel of automotive history on their time motorsports at 116 Main St., hands, be it a 6-cylinder or the V8. it could bring $250,000 to $300,000, Towanda, Pa. 18848 or email at maybe more. (My personal opinAs for current prices at Mecum and Barrett-Jackson auctions, 6greg@gregzyla.com. ion.)

CHSV exhibit CHESTERFIELD — The African-American History Committee of the Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia (CHSV) will mark Black History Month by recognizing the histories of segregated schools for African-Americans in Chesterfield County in a new rotating exhibit at the County Museum. Opening on Saturday, Feb. 1, and running through Saturday, May 31, this exhibit will feature the story of segregated schoolhouses throughout Chesterfield built to accommodate children of African-American descent. The exhibit will include six Chesterfield schools built with the support of the Rosenwald Fund — the collaboration between Booker T. Washington and Julius Rosenwald that led to the building of 5,000

schoolhouses in 15 Southern states. The exhibit will present video recordings of former students as well as photos and artifacts loaned by local families, which include former students and school staff. The Chesterfield County Museum is located at 6813 Mimms Loop in the county government complex. It is open Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Suggested admission is $2. For more information, call 768-7311.

Health & Wellness Fair HOPEWELL — The Sunlight/Williams Elks Lodge No. 1558, along with Radiant Temple No. 1200, will host a Health and Wellness Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18, at the Elks Lodge, located at 1505 High Ave. The fair will include free health screenings,

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‘Poetry, Prose and Pizza’ PRINCE GEORGE — The Hopewell/ Prince George Friends of the Library invites the public to an evening of “Poetry, Prose, and Pizza” at the Prince George Library, 6605 Courts Drive, on Thursday, Jan. 30, at 6 p.m. Nathan Richardson, Virginia author and poet from the Suffolk area, will emcee this community gathering. All ages are welcome to come and listen or participate by sharing a poem or selection of prose of their own. Participants may register for five minutes of mic time when they arrive at the library.

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