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Vol. 11 No. 21 FEBRUARY 28, 2009 FRIDAY, JANUARY 31, 2013 THURSDAY,

IN THE COMMUNITY Open house at Dunlop House COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The public is invited to join the residents of Dunlop House from 3-5 p.m. today for a community open house showcasing the facility’s recent renovations. Visitors will be invited to tour the building and leave with a special gift — a free quart of chili to take home and enjoy over Super Bowl weekend. The Dunlop House Assisted Living and Specialized Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care is located at 235 Dunlop Farms Blvd. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 5200050.

Cold and snowy — Trouble for some, just plain fun for others

‘Colonial Heights Has Talent’ fundraiser COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The Colonial Heights Food Pantry and the Colonial Heights Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a “Colonial Heights Has Talent” fundraiser. The second annual event will be held on March 8 at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, located at 3110 Greenwood Ave. The event will feature local and regional talent of all kinds. Tickets will cost a $10 donation. All proceeds will benefit the Colonial Heights Food Pantry. Tickets are available at the Food Pantry, 530 Southpark Blvd., the Colonial Heights Chamber of Commerce office, 201 Temple Ave., or on the Chamber of Commerce website, www.colonialheightschamber.com Anyone wishing to participate in the show is asked to contact Roger Green at the Chamber office, 526-5872, or RogerGreen@colonialheightscham ber.com or Lori Mollnow at the Colonial Heights Food Pantry at 520-7117 or lorimollnow.chfp@gmail.com .

Youth baseball, softball league spring registration COLONIAL HEIGHTS — Spring registration for youth baseball and youth softball will be accepted beginning Feb. 8 at Shepherd Stadium, 901 Meridian Ave. Registration is for boys ages 4-16; and girls ages 4-15 (age as of April 30, 2014). Registration will be accepted on the following Saturdays from 9 a.m.-noon on Feb 8, Feb 15, Feb 22. Registration will also be accepted Mon-Fri, starting Feb 10 through March 7 from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. The fee is $20. The fee for anyone registering after March 7 is $30. Players registering after March 7 are also subject to being placed on a waiting list. Practices will begin the first week of April and games will begin the last weekend in April. Children must be Colonial Heights residents and be eligible for enrollment in the Colonial Heights school system. For more information, call 520-9391.

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Emma Hanshew, 4, sleds down the hill behind Colonial Heights Middle School on Jan. 22 with friends. FROM STAFF REPORTS

he region has seen a healthy share of frigid temperatures, snow, more frigid temperatures and more snow this month. A winter storm brought 2 to 3 inches of snow to the Tri-Cities on Tuesday, Jan. 21. That little storm left drivers carefully making their way to work Wednesday morning with temperatures averaging between 10 and 12 degrees. Schools were closed and government offices experienced delayed openings for several days as secondary roads and subdivision streets were ice and snow covered. This week the Tri-Cities saw more snow with several inches of accumulation on Tuesday, Jan. 28. And, along with the snow, temperatures again plunged. Temperatures Jan. 28 hovered in the mid-20s with an overnight low about 14 degrees. But not everyone has seen the wintry weather as a nuisance. In Colonial Heights, those young and young-at-heart gathered at Colonial Heights Middle School to go sledding. The hill behind the school is a popular gathering place, and with the icy temperatures on Jan. 22, the snow was holding up as dozens of kids and adults raced down the slope. “We brought the two boys out and they’re having a good ol’ time,” Frank Michalek said. “This is a good spot for the kids — not too steep.”

Above: Laney Mitchell, 5, sleds at the hill behind Colonial Heights Middle School on the morning of Jan. 22 with friends. Left: Barry Matthews runs a tractor with a snowplow to clear a parking lot at Immanuel Baptist Church in Colonial Heights on Wednesday Jan. 22.

- Lino Covello, part-owner, Vincenzo’s Italian Restaurant How long have you been part-owner of Vincenzo’s? I have been partowner for 21 years. How did you get your start in restaurants?

My family has always owned Italian restaurants. My father owned several Italian restaurants as we were growing up in Brooklyn [N.Y.]. There was a lot of moving around. And when my brother-inlaw, Paul Randazzo, mar-

ried my sister, and we got of age, we decided to move down here and start our own restaurant. We moved here in the early ‘90s from Brooklyn.

Why did you decide to open up a restaurant in Colonial Heights?

The cost of living was cheaper, and the smaller town, the smaller city is a lot better place to raise a family.

Why Italian food?

We’re Italian. Both of my parents and brother-in-law’s parents were born in Italy. I primarily learned to cook from my mother.

What do you miss from Brooklyn?

I just miss what you can get in the city. They just had everything in the city. Everything; you could walk anywhere and get what you need.

What is your favorite Italian dish?

Pasta. There is nothing better than a plate of spaghetti.

How has the restaurant changed over the years?

We expanded over a year ago and added more seating. Over time, we have added a little bit more meals with less calories. But it is still Italian food, you are going to have carbs. I tell everybody, if you are coming here, you better not be on a diet.

Lino Covello is part-owner of Vincenzo’s Italitan Restaurant in Colonial Heights. He moved to the area from Brooklyn, N.Y., in the early ‘90s.

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25 years of helping domestic and sexual abuse victims

or 25 years, a dedicated group of volunteers and professionals have been helping men, women and children in the Tri-Cities overcome the trauma of domestic and sexual abuse. The James House is marking its founding in 1989 by working with photographer Jennifer Ling to create a 26-video series, “The 26th Story,” featuring the survivors who have come through the organization’s doors, as well as the partners in its mission. The first story debuted to an audience of about 200 at the Beacon Theatre during the organization’s annual holiday cocktail party Dec. 18, 2013. The three-minute video shared the story of Jill, a survivor of domestic abuse. Jill didn’t want her full name or complete story revealed to media. The second story was shown Tuesday, Jan. 21, on the James House’s YouTube channel. The story features John Randolph Medical Center’s Rhonda Mueller, RN, director of emergency services, and Suzanne Jackson, chief executive officer. On the video, Mueller details her experience with domestic abuse patients in JRMC. The videos open a window into the lives of the abused. Jane Clayborne, director of community relations for the James House, said many abuse survivors suffer a downward spiral that isn’t even recognized as abuse. Sometimes the signs can appear loving at first, such as someone wanting all of another’s time. A boyfriend can control a girlfriend’s spending. A wife can regulate her husband’s movements by closely watching a car’s odometer. Finally, physical action makes the abuse obvious. “A lot of people will recognize it as abuse when the first push or shove comes,” Clayborne said. Stories following this pattern are shared by voices throughout the series by those helped by the James House. The series has one video for every year since it opened in 1989, and one more to represent looking toward the future. Since its founding, the mission of the James House has branched off slightly from its roots. The organization was started by volunteers at JRMC to support victims of rape undergoing Physical Evidence Recovery Kits. The organization was called the Sexual Assault Outreach program and had offices at JRMC. In 1995, the Sexual Assault Outreach program left JRMC. It was funded by the John Randolph Foundation for a year; the foundation continues to offer some support. The organization had offices in different locations in the City Point area, until it moved into the historic James House in 1999. The group’s name was changed in honor of the move. Now the organization also has a location in Petersburg and helps those who have gone through all types of sexual and domestic abuse, and stalking. It is the only agency in the Tri-City area that is accredited by the Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Action Alliance. With those expanded services comes the message that all types of people can seek services at the James House. The James House offers private and group counseling to abuse victims and their families, and helps with safety plans to help victims protect themselves until they can escape a dangerous situation. For children, this can be something as simple as knowing a relative’s telephone number. The staff also works with law enforcement agencies, shelters and hotels to get those who are abused to safety. Cooperative service agreements have been made between certain local hotels and the James House to aid those who have been abused. But until an abused woman decides on her own to leave, nothing can change. The James House focuses on getting clients to that point. The good folks at The James House have been helping those in crisis for a quarter of a century and now some of those stories are being shared with the public. It’s a fitting way to mark 25 years of providing assistance to victims of sexual violence, domestic violence and stalking.

YOUR OPINIONS Chesterfield-Colonial Heights Christmas Mother thanks all for generosity To the Editor: Dear friends of Chesterfield and Colonial Heights: I would like to express my appreciation for the remarkable generosity for the 2103 holiday season. Because of your kindness and giving we assured over 1,621 families had a joyful holiday. The true spirit of giving is alive in our wonderful community. The support from churches, civic groups, businesses and individuals has been a true blessing and inspiration to me and the committee. We could not do this important work without you and we are very grateful. I wish you joy, peace and love for the New Year! Again many thanks. Ann Muttart 2013 Chesterfield-Colonial Heights Christmas Mother Chester

‘Grill Sergeants:’ A national security priority? To the Editor: In 2007, a weekly reality cooking show debuted featuring two “grill sergeants” who, in front of a backdrop of checkered tablecloths and the fanfare of a Tonight Show-style house band, took to the grills to demonstrate proper food safety techniques. It sounds like something that might air after shows like “Iron Chef America” or “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.” But the show wasn’t a part of the lineup on Food Network. It aired on the Pentagon Channel. And it was funded by American taxpayers through the Department of Defense. As the cooking show aired, news headlines about the program read “Military Chefs Battle on Pentagon’s Cooking Show” and “Pentagon Channel Fired Up to Showcase Hot Platoon of ‘Grill Sergeants.’” And past show themes? Admiral’s Faves, and Saving Private Dining. It begs the question: how is a show about “grill sergeants” a national security priority?

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@progressindex.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.

In full transparency, the show no longer exists. It was cancelled after three seasons. If you search for “The Grill Sergeants” on the Pentagon Channel, past episodes have been removed. However, it is a telling example of the types of unnecessary programs and waste that have existed within the Department of Defense. No other federal agency has the budget power of the Department of Defense. I would argue this in itself isn’t wrong – our Constitution is clear in its directive that one of the most important roles of our federal government is to raise and support armies and navies. However, in many ways, the Pentagon budget is a mess. The Department of Defense is one of only two federal agencies that have repeatedly failed to provide auditable financial statements since a 1990 law required them. Throughout my time as a member of the House Armed Services Committee, I have made it a priority to press our Secretaries of Defense to make good on their promises to get the Pentagon’s books in order by its own goal of 2017. Yet, they have consistently failed to track on this goal, offering excuses along the way. Most recently, former Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta said in October 2011 that the agency would produce a fully auditable “Statement of Budgetary Resources” by September 2014. Yet, the Pentagon now says it may miss its 2014 timetable for an audit. Last September, Under Secretary of Defense Robert Hale told me that sequestration

has further complicated any efforts the Pentagon is making towards auditready budget information. This is one reason I have opposed sequestration from the onset. It is a sloppy way to clean up defense spending by arbitrarily setting budget caps instead of letting a strategy drive our national security. Rather than providing a calculated, targeted approach to trimming or eliminating programs (like “The Grill Sergeants”) from the defense budget, sequestration takes a hacksaw to the entire budget, hallowing out military training programs and other vital national security priorities. While the Bipartisan Budget Act began to shift the trend lines for the first time in four years, we have a long way to go before I will feel comfortable that we are fully-resourcing our military’s readiness. While we continue to press this case, we cannot afford for the Department of Defense to continue to make excuses against bringing itself to an audit-ready position. It should never have been the case that any of our federal agencies weren’t audited — and it should not be the case today. The fact that the DOD has not even complied in making itself auditable is unjustifiable. We need to conduct a full, clean audit of the Department of Defense so we can find savings within the defense budget, and have confidence that allocated monies are both accounted for and in line with supporting the mission to protect and defend our nation. On an encouraging note, I was pleased to see late last year that our Marine Corps had produced the first successful audit of a military service. Leave it to the Marines to go first in this challenging fiscal environment. But while this is a promising start, I will continue to hold the Department of Defense’s feet to the fire in its accountability to taxpayers and Congress. It is possible to both support a strong defense budget that adequately provides for the needs of our men and women in uniform while also demanding that the Pentagon spend its dollars wisely. But we have to know where defense dollars are actually going first. A full audit of the Department of Defense would create an even stronger national defense, allowing us to better ensure that the agency is meeting its core goal of protecting our national security. Congressman Randy Forbes R-Fourth District Chesapeake, Va.

What do you think about the winter weather we’ve had so far this season? Ginny Farley Colonial Heights

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“I think that we’ve finally had a winter and we usually don’t get one.”

“It’s been very cold.”

“This is the first winter in several years that it has gotten down to single digits and stayed there.”

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CRIME The following information was provided by the Colonial Heights Police Department. • Connelly, Michael Gregory, 24, of the 300 block of Cloverhill Ave., Colonial Heights, was charged with larceny: credit card theft, identity fraud, fraud: false pretense, fraud: credit card and forgery: credit card on Jan. 17. • Downey, Shaquelle Monique, 22, of Ivy Lane, Petersburg, was charged with probation violation on Jan. 17. • Garland, Andrew Wayne, 55, of the 400 block of S. West St., Petersburg, was charged with larceny: petit on Jan. 17. • Huddleston, Pamela Jo, 56, of the 3900 block of River Road, Hopewell, was charged with larceny: petit on Jan. 17 in the 600 block of Southpark Blvd. • Jenkins, Joseph Jr., 26, of the 100 block of Huntington Road, Colonial Heights, was charged with violate conditions of release on Jan. 17. • Rhodes, Christopher Linwood, 45, of the 3300 block of Mike Road, Richmond, was charged with driving under the influence on Jan. 17. • Robertson, Tammera Dawn, 29, of the 25500 block of Ferndale Road, Petersburg, was charged with probation violation on Jan. 17. • Sydnor, Lashaun A., 35, of the 200 block of Davisville St., Hopewell, was charged with contempt of court on Jan. 17. • Taylor, Kaloni Shavonne, 19, of the 2600 block of Mangowood Drive, Colonial Heights, was charged with forgery, fraud: false pretense, identity fraud and larceny of bank notes/ checks on Jan. 17. • Whitmore, Stacey Hanae, 33, of the 500 block of Braxton Ave., Colonial Heights, was charged with poss unvaccinated dog/cat and poss unlicensed dog/cat on Jan. 17 in the 500 block of Braxton Ave. • Williams, Peter Eugene, 32, of the 100 block of W. Village Place, Ithaca, N.Y., was charged with larceny: grand on Jan. 17. • Gupton, Sara Christine, 25, of the 1300 block of Eleanors Way, Williamsburg, was charged with driving under the influence on Jan. 18 at Boulevard and Temple. • Nunez, Susan Rose, 24, of the 900 block of Anchor St., Philadelphia, Pa., was charged with larceny: petit on Jan. 18 in the 200 block of Southpark Mall. • Poe, Jason, 32, of the 100 block of Ferstwood Drive, Madison, Ala., was charged with driving under the influence on Jan. 18 at Charles Dimmock and Temple.

• Raines, Alonzo, 49, of the 5000 block of Monroe Ave., Hopewell, was charged with trespass: general on Jan. 18 in the 600 block of Boulevard. • Shanahan, Kevin Karl, 33, of the 600 block of Colonial Ave., Colonial Heights, was charged with assault & battery: family member on Jan. 18. • Britton, Brandon Wade, 20, of the 14800 block of Ester Lane, Chester, was charged with obstruct justice/ resist arrest on jan. 19. • Edwards, Daniel Marino, 19, of the 2100 block of County Drive, Petersburg, was charged with illegally possess alcohol on Jan. 19 in the 200 block of Dupuy Ave. • Pardo, David Jr., 27, of the 900 block of Ellerslie Ave., Colonial Heights, was charged with assault: aggravated on Jan. 19. • Richardson, Jawan Lorenzo, 19, of Colonial Heights, was charged with larceny: shoplifting more $200 on Jan. 19 in the 600 block of Boulevard. • Summerfield, Sarah Elizabeth, 72, of the 300 block of Woodbine St., Hopewell, was charged with larceny: petit on Jan. 19 in the 600 block of Southpark Blvd.’ • Redd, Brandon Darnell, 21, of the 1200 block Spruce Lane, Chesapeake, was charged with conspiracy on Jan. 20. • Crawley, Lamar Alexander, 29, of S. Cedar Ave., Highland Springs, was charged with fail to appear on Jan. 21. • Crump, Christopher, 19, of the 4800 block of Olgers Road, Petersburg, was charged with fail to appear on Jan. 21. • Fuller, Cody Dalane, 48, of Petersburg, was charged with violation of court order on Jan. 21. • Harris, Jeffrey Allen, 51, of the 200 block of Fairfax Ave., Colonial Heights, was charged with assault & battery: family member on Jan. 21. • Jackson, Devon Darphet, 20, of the 3000 block of Passaic Ave., Chester, was charged with robbery and conspiracy on Jan. 21. • Jarman, Brandon Jarmar, 26, of the 3300 block of Maplewood Ave., Richmond, was charged with fail to appear on Jan. 21. • McComb, Roneisha Lakia, 28, of the 400 block of Roundtop Ave., Petersburg, was charged with larceny: petit on Jan. 21 in the 600 block of Southpark Blvd. • Placanica, Gino Vincent, 37, of the 300 block of Norwood Drive, 37, of the Colonial Heights, was charged with larceny: grand on Jan. 21 in the 600 block of Southpark Blvd. • Taft, Jerica Eva, 25, of the 400 block of Lee Ave., Colonial Heights, was charged with assault: simple on Jan. 21. • West, Shameka M., 24, of the 2300 block of Bethal St., Richmond, was

charged with fail to appear on Jan. 21. • Colbert, Marquise Jamaal, 21, of the 6100 block of Duncan Road, was charged with violate conditions of release on Jan. 22. • Davis, Joshua Ezekiel, 20, of the 1500 block of Red Cypress lane, Tamarac, Fla., was charged with forgery: bank notes and fraud: false pretense on Jan. 22. • Jones, D’Joun Lamont, 24, of the 500 block of Briarwood Circle, Hopewell, was charged with fail to appear on Jan. 22. • Michael, William Lee, 60, of the 9200 block of Merchants Hope, Hopewell, was charged with fail to appear on Jan. 22. • Placanica, Gino Vincent, 37, of the 300 block of Norwood Drive, 37, of the Colonial Heights, was charged with fraud: false pretense on Jan. 22.. • Taylor, George V. Jr., 32, of the 9500 block of heather Ridge, Richmond, was charged with fail to appear on Jan. 22. • Washington, Denzel Avery, 22, of the 15900 block of Templeton Road, Disputanta, was charged with fail to appear on Jan. 22. • Bolt, Nyisha Patrice, 38, of Chesterfield, was charged with larceny: shoplifting more $200 on Jan. 23. • Burchette, Treyvon Ronald, 19, of the 600 block of Cameron St., Petersburg, was charged with larceny: petit, illegally poss alcohol and littering on Jan. 23 in the 600 block of Southpark Blvd. • Ellis, Robert James, 20, of the 200 block of Newcastle Drive, Colonial Heights, was charged with unauthorized use on Jan. 23. • Hambleton, Shawn Anthony, 25, of the 100 block of N. 16th Ave., Hopewell, was charged with fail to appear on Jan. 23. • Newton, Damonia Jaimee, 19, of New York, N.Y., was charged with larceny: petit on Jan. 23 in the 600 block of Southpark Blvd. • Stovall, De’Twan Jamaal, 21, of the 600 block of Cameron St., Petersburg, was charged with larceny: petit and littering on Jan. 23 in the 600 block of Southpark Blvd. • Williams, Rashee Antoine, 30, of the 2000 block of Lakeview Park Road, Colonial Heights, was charged with falsely identify self to law enforcement on Jan. 23. • Winder, Jasmine A., 19, of the 1000 block of Celtic Circle, Chesapeake, was charged with larceny: petit on the Jan. 23 in the 600 block of Southpark Blvd. • 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.

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 meets for family and friends of alcoholics at 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. each Friday at Kenwood United Methodist Church, 25200 Ritchie Ave., Petersburg. For information, call 733-7395.

SATURDAY FEBRUARY

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. PETERSBURG — On Saturday, a Petersburg National Battlefield ranger program will focus on the participation of the United States Colored Troops in the Siege of Petersburg. The event will occur from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at stop 3 of the Eastern Front Unit tour road, Petersburg National Battlefield. Visitors can learn about how these soldiers experienced life in the trenches and witness musket firings and cooking demonstrations. For more information, please call 804-732-3531, ext. 200.

SUNDAY FEBRUARY

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 FEBRUARY

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.

TUESDAY FEBRUARY

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 Colonial Heights Public Library is offering its winter/spring story time sessions on Tuesdays at 11 a.m. through May 14. Each session includes stories, music, lots of movement and a craft. 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,

‘Our No. 1 priority is jobs’ advanced technology areas that are in high demand fields such as advanced manufacturCOMMENTARY ing, data analytics, bioBy Del. Kirk Cox science, and information R-Colonial Heights technology. The academy will be anchored at the ComEditor’s note: Delegate Cox monwealth Center for sends weekly updates during Advanced Manufacturing the General Assembly session. (CCAM), located in Prince This is his report. George County. In addition, four Regional Centers of rowing Virginia’s Excellence, located in Southeconomy and creside and Southwest Virginia, ating jobs have making use of distance always been learning and mobile labs House Republicans’ No. 1 prieach will have the capacity to ority. This emphasis yielded train 70-75 students annually. results as 177,300 new jobs My amendment will also crewere created over the last ate an Advanced Manufacfour years and Forbes ranked turing Advisory Council Virginia the number one (AMAC), with a mission to state for doing business. Only provide the General Assem9.6 percent of the new jobs bly advanced manufacturing are government jobs, and advice and evaluation supVirginia’s 5.4 percent unemport for workforce developployment rate is third lowest ment program requests from east of the Mississippi, lowhigher education instituest in the Southeast, and 1.8 tions. The goal is to ensure percent lower than the averworkforce programs are age for our region. accomplishing their goals As an educated workforce and producing positive is the key to a competitive results. AMAC will be tasked workforce, my goal as the with providing recommendaAppropriations Higher Edutions on how to best use the cation Subcommittee chairspecial knowledge and skills man has always been to fosof veterans and to expedite ter an environment where them through the credentialstudents can get the best edu- ing process. cation possible that fits their We know that a highly talindividual life goals. While ented and educated worksome students will attend force is the lynchpin for Virginia’s world class public maintaining, evaluating and universities, there are other enhancing Virginia’s ecostudents who would benefit nomic competitiveness. This from a workforce develop$25 million budget amendment program that provides ment will help strengthen technical training for jobs in Virginia’s approach to workhigh paying manufacturing force development and elefields. vate Virginia’s workforce sysTo support and expand tem to national recognition. opportunities in these techniThe creation of the Busical training programs, I have ness Development Caucus by proposed a budget amendHouse members who are ment that creates an business owners is another Advanced Manufacturing example of our commitment Apprentice Academy to job creation. The Business designed to strengthen our Development Caucus’s focus workforce vocational trainis to introduce and shepherd ing opportunities. The Academy will train students in Please see JOBS, Page 5

GUEST

call Chantal Emerson at 804-520-9384. CHESTER — The International Association of Administrative Professionals, Tri-City Chapter monthly meeting will be held at John Tyler Community College, Chester campus, 13101 Jefferson Davis Highway, Bird Hall, Room B132 at 6 p.m. For more information, contact Edith at 804-733-7566 or Crystal at 768-7596. CHESTERFIELD — The Chesterﬁeld County Senior Advocate and Lucy Corr Village invite anyone who is caring for an adult with physical or cognitive deterioration to attend Caregiver Connection, a monthly support group that helps address caregivers’ needs and concerns. It meets on the ﬁrst Tuesday of each month, 4-5:15 p.m., in the Friendship Room at Lucy Corr Village Assisted Living, 6800 Lucy Corr Blvd. Refreshments will be served. For more information, call 804-768-7878 or 706-5657.

WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY

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 Colonial Heights Public Library is offering its winter/spring story time sessions on Wednesdays at 11 a.m. through May 14. Each session includes stories, music, lots of movement and a craft. 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.

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Moose Lodge 1783, 170 Moose Ave., holds bingo every Thursday. 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. 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. 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. COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The Colonial Heights Senior Citizens Club will meet at 1:15 p.m. Thursday. Guest speaker will be James Russell with E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes. Any resident of Colonial Heights, age 50 and older, are invited to join this club, which meets on Thursdays. For more information, call 526-3497. PETERSBURG — A Stroke Support Group is held the ﬁrst Thursday of every month at 5:30 p.m. at HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Petersburg, 95 Medical Park Blvd. All stroke survivors and their families/friends are invited to attend. For more information, contact Tangela Bass at 504-8100 or tangela.bass@healthsouth. com COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The Intimidators Quilt Club holds their monthly meetings at 7 p.m. on the ﬁrst Thursday of the month at the Colonial Heights Public Library. For information, call Caddie, 526-3909, or Dink, 804-520-8224. COLONIAL HEIGHTS — New caregiver support groups meet at 5 p.m. at Colonial Heights Health Care and Rehabilitation Center, 831 Ellerslie Ave. Dinner provided if you RSVP no later than the morning of the group meeting. For information, call 804-526-2359.

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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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GEORGE M. DOUGLAS

George Macio Douglas, known as “Dougie,” a true definition of a server for the Lord, went home to glory on Jan. 18, 2014. The oldest of two sons, “Dougie” was born Aug. 20, 1944, to the late George and Susan Douglas in Brooklyn, N.Y. Dougie attended primary school in Brooklyn. In 1962, he graduated from G e o r g e Wi n g at e H i g h School. Immediately after high school, he went to work for the United States Postal Service in New York City. George always loved to serve. In 1966, he joined the Air Force and served until 1970. Within those years he married his first wife, his high school sweetheart Beverly Graves; to this union no children were born. After serving his time in the Air Force, George continued employment with the U.S. Postal Service until he retired in 2003 and relocated to Colonial Heights. In 1978, he met Estelle (Peaches) and her two kids, bringing happiness to his life they began a union and moved to Queens, N.Y., George and Estelle decided to tie the knot in 1984. George had a love for sports and gardening. As a child, him and brother began playing table tennis and continued through their adult life. But his love of all was for bowling. He joined leagues in New York, as well as in Petersburg. In 2004, he became a member of First Baptist Church, Petersburg. He immediately began to serve in 2005. He joined the Usher Board, Gospel Choir, helped hospitality committee as needed, As George grew with Christ, in 2011 the Out Reach Evangelism Ministry was established. George was one of the first members to join. After retirement, Dougie couldn’t stay still. He went to work for Boars Head in 2011. After working there for a while, he decided to go to work for Padow’s as a driver until 2013. George was a true servant of the Lord. He would help transport the youth members to the 8 a.m. service at Rising Liberty Church. It is clear that “Dougie” had a passion to help. He would extend himself in any way possible looking for nothing in retur n. He opened his heart and dedicated his soul in all he did. Words cant express our boundless gratitude. He will be missed by his wife, Estelle Douglas; a brother, Alfred Douglas; four daughters, Sheryl Reynolds, Sabrina Reynolds, Vannessa Douglas Winfield (Andre) and Tiara Reynolds Douglas (Ketarious); six grandchildren, Shaquille, Ikego Jr., Deonie, Malachi, Dasire and Kemarion; three sisters-inlaw; four brothers-in-law; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends, as well as a special friend, Ernestine Brown, that he thanked for bringing him closer to Christ, and Caroline Spratley. A funeral was held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, 2014, at the First Baptist Church, Harrison Street, Petersburg, with the pastor, the Rev. Dr. Jeremiah Tillman Sr., officiating. Burial commenced at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 27, 2014, at the Amelia Veterans Cemetery.

In Memory Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the Joseph M. Johnson and Son Funeral Home, 530 S. Sycamore St., Petersburg, 804-863-4411.

ALEX A. PARRISH

Alex Arnold Parrish, 46, of Colonial Heights, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents, Abe and Helen E. Parrish. He is survived by his wife of 12 years, Amy Parrish; a son, Adam Baskin; sisters, Kathy Hall, JoNell McKee and husband, Jon, and Judy Cates; his mother-in-law, Peggy Kuzminski; a brother-inlaw, Clark Kuzminski; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Alex worked at Sears for eight years and was a huge fan of the Denver Broncos, the Colorado Avalanche hockey team, and was involved with many local bands. He loved people, and had many friends; Alex was loved by all who knew him. T he f amily received friends from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2014, at the Colonial Heights Chapel of the E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes & Crematory, 2033 Boulevard. Interment was private. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 4240 Park Place Court, Glen Allen, VA 23060. Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall. com.

RANDOLPH POWER

Retired U.S. Army Sgt. First Class Randolph “Randy” Power, 84, of Colonial Heights, died on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2014, at Southside Regional Medical Center. He retired from the U.S. Army after 22 years of service to our country, and also retired from the Richmond Metropolitan Authority (RMA). He was born April 15, 1929, in Sublett, Ky., southeast of the city of Salyersville, to the late Howard and Lillie May Power. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 40 years, Martha Ann Power; sisters, Ruth Conn and Sylvia Davis; and brothers, James, John D., Dillard, Eugene, Edward, Orville, Bill and Ralph. He is survived by his daughter, Mary Strum and her husband, Tom; his son, James (Jim) Power and his wife, Margee; grandchildren, Kathy Roach and her husband, Jason, David Strum and his wife, Carrie, Kimberly Nichols and her husband, Jared; and greatgrandchildren, Hunter Butterworth, Emily Roach, Jacob Nichols, Abbey Strum, and James Nichols; many nieces and nephews, along with other loving family and friends. A funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 27, 2014, in the Colonial Heights chapel of the E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes & Crematory, 2033 Boulevard, with Pastor Mike Lamphire officiating. Interment followed in

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MERCEDES F. ROBINSON

Mercedes Filippi Robinson, 87, of Chester, long-time musical director at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Colonial Heights, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2014. Born in St. John’s, Newfoundland, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Ella Andrews. She was also preceded in death by husbands, George Filippi and William Robinson. Mercedes was an accomplished and passionate musician with a 50-year career first as a vocal performer and later as musical director for St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Petersburg and for 25 years at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Colonial Heights. Her vibrant personality and indomitable spirit were uniquely hers and with her to the end. Mrs. Robinson is survived by her children, David Filippi (Emily) of White Stone, Va., Robert Filippi of Blacksburg, Va., Linda Filippi (John Heckel) of Chesapeake, Va., Patrice Anderson (Barry) of Powhatan, Va., and Mark Filippi (Madonna) of Troy, Va.; beloved grandchildren, Lisa Filippi (Ben Hulan), Michael Filippi, Geoffrey Filippi, Joshua Filippi, Erich Heckel (Emily), Alison Heckel (Osiris Rankin), and Jennifer Allen (Kenneth) ; three greatg randchildren, Jessica Allen, Sam and Eli Hulan; sister, Julia Alam of New Jersey; niece, Julie Blaha of Hopewell, Va.; long-time friends, Teresa Dumouchelle and Barbara Dougherty; and numerous nieces and nephews across the United States and Canada. T he f amily received friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 24, 2014, at the Chester chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian burial was held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2014, at St. Ann’s Roman Catholic Church, 17111 Jefferson Davis Hwy, South Chesterfield, VA 23834, with Fr. Lou Ruoff as celebrant. Interment followed at Southlawn Memorial Park, Prince George, Va. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, or to your local food bank. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss. com.

EMMIT W. WILLIAMSON

Emmit Winfield Williamson, 92, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014. He was born in Petersburg, the son of the late Charlie Aldon Williamson Sr. and Arie Bettie Fowler.

Mr. Williamson was a U.S. Navy veteran and served in World War II and Pearl Harbor. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Ann Williamson of Colonial Heights; two daughters, Tina Marie Evans and her husband, Chuck, of DeWitt, and Bettie Joann Cox and her husband, Ed, of Disputanta; three sons, James Lee Williamson and wife, Charlene, of Cheyenne, Wyo., Emmit W. Williamson Jr. of Colonial Heights, and Rickey Allen Williamson and wife, Darlene, of Chesterfield; 12 grandchildren, Jack Carlton Jr., Amy Wilkinson, Jimmy Williamson Jr., Michael Williamson, Nicole Williamson, Rickey Williamson Jr., Chuckie Evans Jr., Chrystal Benson, Nathaniel Cox, Michael Miller, Jessie Bumgardner and Wayne Owens; and 15 great-grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Shirley Thomas; three brothers, Charlie Williamson Jr., Preston Williamson and Railey Williamson; and a sister, Margaret Wilcox. T he f amily received friends at the Petersburg chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Services from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23. A funeral service was held at the funeral home at 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 24. Interment followed at Southlawn Memorial Park. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss. com.

HONOR ROLL Colonial Heights Middle School COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The following sixth, seventh and eighth grade students were named to the A honor roll at the Colonial Heights Middle School for the first nine weeks grading period of the 2013-2014 school year. Sixth Grade: Akande, Oluwaferanmi; Alderson, Spencer; Anderson, Emma; Ansari, Mina; Bracewell, Sarah; Carsley, Anna; Corrigan, Lyndsay; Dela Cruz, Joaquin; Denson, Deamoni; Drewry, Raymond; Drumright, Zachary; Dube, Jordan; Fisher, Eric; Fitch, Summer; Gallant, Paul; Harris, Savannah; Johnson, Wilson; Kolev, Madison; Martino, Mary; Norment, Taylor; Oneal, Channelle; Pully, Laura; Qazi, Yusef; Rhodes, Xyra; Sullivan, Jacob; Tarantino, Nicholas; Trull, Preston; and Wears, Cori. Seventh Grade: Allen, Keeley; Anderson, Jordyn; Andrews, Grayson; Barnes, Caleb; Bass, Lance; Boyd, Lauren; Bradley, Zion; Bride, Carson; Broga, Caleb; Burchard, Benjamin; Bynum, Shanyelle; Cox, Sophie; Dobrick, Hannah; Dong, Brandon; Dubberly, Faith; Fonseca, Destiny; Fox, Kendel; Gabbert, Emily; Gecsey, Jacob; George, Charlotte; Gunder, Justin; Gunn, Summer; Hackett, Judeah; Harman, Holly; Harris, Kanasia; Hatton, Raquel; Hill, Claire; Hise, Brenden; Jenkins, Taylor; Jones, Kamari; Keckler, Kaiya; Kirchoff, Karly; Kline, Kelsey; Knight, Stephen; Kolev, Victoria; Kollman, Please see HONOR ROLL, Page 5

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Mr. and Mrs. Travis Richard Nerrie Ms. Lindsay O’Neil Diokno and Mr. Travis Richard Nerrie were married October 12, 2013, at the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament in Washington, D.C. The wedding Mass was celebrated by the Rev. Ronald A. Potts; he was assisted by the Rev. Jeffrey M. Defayette. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hector L. Diokno of New Market, Md. The groom is the son on Dr. and Mrs. Brian L. Nerrie of Colonial Heights, Va. The bride is a graduate of Georgetown Visitation

Preparatory School in Washington, D.C. She graduated from the University of Maryland with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and now works at the Federal Reserve Board. The groom is a graduate of Colonial Heights High School in Colonial Heights, Va. He graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a bachelor’s de g ree in operations research and now works at SAIC. After honeymooning in Hawaii, Mr. and Mrs. Travis R. Nerrie will be residing in the Washington, D.C. area.

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legislation that promotes entrepreneurship and job growth in the Commonwealth. This year they are advocating a nine-bill legislative agenda that promotes the business owner as the key player in economic recovery and long term economic viability. While the Republicans are focused on jobs and the economy, I want to highlight two bills that represent our efforts to pass legislation that will protect families. HB 1 was introduced by Delegate Barbara Comstock, RMcLean, to addresses domestic violence. Passage of this bill will ensure additional funding for prevention, intervention, and prosecution of sexual and domestic violence abuse cases. HB 1112, introduced by Delegate Scott Garrett, RLynchburg, aims to reduce the distribution of synthetic marijuana, also known as spice, by making it a felony for the distribution and sale of the product. Garrett has worked with elected officials, youth counselors, and drug prevention representatives in the Tri-Cities to craft this legislation.

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Sweetheart dance PETERSBURG — American Legion Auxiliary Unit 2 is sponsoring a sweetheart dance 8 p.m. to midnight on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14, at 820 Winfield Road. Music will be provided by The Reunion Band. Tickets are $10 per person. Homemade snacks and desserts will be provided. Attendees are invited to BYOB. Tickets are available from any auxiliary member or at the door.

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Edythe S. Martin The family of Edythe S. Martin (Mama Doo) honored her with a luncheon on Saturday, January 25, 2014, in celebration of her 90th birthday. She was the first child born to Herman and Addie Schutt on January 27, 1924, in Appomattox County, Va., and moved to Colonial Heights in 1944. She is a current resident of Dunlop House in Colonial Heights. We, her family, want to wish her a very Happy Birthday!

CHESTERFIELD — The Chesterfield County office of Virginia Cooperative Extension will be offering a series of free gardening seminars in February. All seminars are open to the public. For more information, call 804-751-4401. • “Yardscapes for Attracting Birds”: Attendees will learn how to attract specific types of backyard birds, such as thrushes, finches and more. This seminar will be held at 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 10, at Central Library. • “How to Grow Mushrooms” will be presented at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11, at Central Library. • “Pruning You Can Do in the Spring” will be present-

I was pleased to speak with representatives from the VA Film Office and Stefan Reinhardt, VP from AMC. They reported on the progress of the film “Turn” that details the exploits of Washington’s spies in the Revolutionary War. This film will bring more attention to our area as much of the movie period scenes will be shot in the PetersburgRichmond area. The Virginia Cable and Telecommunication Association invited me and Sen. Steve Martin, R-Chesterfield, to tape a television program highlighting the first two weeks of session. Chesterfield residents will be able to see the show on Comcast channel 17 and Verizon channel 27 Wednesday, Jan. 29, at 7 p.m. The taping can also be viewed by going to my Facebook page – www.facebook.com/KirkCoxVA. In closing, please take my 2014 Legislative survey found at www.kirkcox.com. I’ve received some 1,000 responses so far and will be closing the survey soon to calculate results. • Delegate Kirk Cox, R66th, is the House majority leader and represents Colonial Heights and parts of Chesterfield County.

ed at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12, at Clover Hill Library; and at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26, at Midlothian Library. • “Spring Lawn Care” will be presented at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19, at Central Library; and at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 25, at the Chester Library. • “Pollinators: To Bee or Not to Bee” will be presented at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27, at Central Library.

Auditions set for ‘Seussical Jr.’ FORT LEE — The Theatre Company at Fort Lee announces auditions for the KidKapers production of “Seussical Jr.” Auditions will be held at 10 a.m. Feb. 8 at the Lee Playhouse, Building 4300, Mahone Avenue. Director Caroline Mincks seeks 30 young actors ages 8 to 18 for both featured and ensemble roles. Those auditioning will be asked to sing a prepared selection of their choice. An accompanist and CD player will be provided. No vocal CD tracks, karaoke versions only. Come prepared for dance movement. Bring a current headshot and updated resume if available. No performers paid. Rehearsals begin immediately after casting for a March 21-23 r un. For information, call 804-7346629.

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

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

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e is young, but he is mighty. Colonial Heights High School right-hander Noah Murdock verbally committee on Sunday, Jan. 19, to pitch at Virginia. The 6-foot-6, 160-pound Murdock, 15, owns a fastball clocked at 87 mph. And that might be low at this point. Cavaliers coach Brian O’Connor knew he didn’t want to wait to offer this

young flame-thrower. Not with other programs such as Virginia Tech — which signed former Colonials left-hander Mack Krupp in 2012 — sniffing around. “This is almost like a dream,” Murdock said. “It’s a great honor. ... [Virginia] has always been my dream school. U.Va. is definitely the place I want to go.” Virginia has become a perennial College World Series contender under

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LITTLE THINGS By Neil Fuller Sports Editor O’Connor. The Cavaliers went 50-12 and hosted an NCAA Super Regional in 2013. Virginia advanced to Omaha in both 2009 and 2011. Murdock, a three-sport

standout at Colonial Heights, helped lead the school’s boys volleyball team into the postseason last fall. He credits his coaches — including Virginia Cardinals [travel baseball] coach and Krupp with helping his maturation process. The Colonial Heights baseball program is on the rise,” Murdock said. “Mack helped me a lot. He’s a good mentor.”

Memorable night for Special Olympians Athletes attend annual Snowflake Ball in Colonial Heights

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

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Address: 7925 Hickory Road, Chesterfield. For more information, call 804526-5649.

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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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Address: 17111 Jefferson Address: 1226 W. Roslyn Davis Highway. For more Road. For more informainformation, call 526-2548. tion call 526-8189 or visit mysite.verizon.net/ ST. MICHAEL’S FBC316/.

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Address: Meets at Matoaca Middle School, West campus. For more informaAddress: 107 Pickwick tion, call 526-8260 or visit Avenue. For more informawww.ccfnet1.org. tion or transportation, call Overseer Walter J. Mason COVENANT at 834-2356. Address: 542 South Park Blvd. For more information, call 526-0634.

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EPISCOPAL CHURCH

Address: The corner of Ellerslie Avenue and Old Address: 101 Highland Town Drive. For more inforAvenue. For more informamation, call 526-1790. tion, call 526-3667.

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Address: 21000 ChesterAddress: 18510 Branders field Avenue, Ettrick. For Bridge Road. For more more information call 526information, call 520-1211. 6184 or 590-2277.

Address: 14001 Woods Address: 125 E. Westover Edge Road. For more inforAvenue. For more informamation, call 530-8011. tion, call 526-3870.

Address: 3701 Conduit Address: 620 Lafayette Avenue. For more informa- Road. For more information, call 526-3276 or www. tion, call 526-3700 or visit www.wesley.col-hts.org. ibc4family.com.

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Top and above: Athletes with Area 16 Special Olympics dance together at the annual Snowflake Ball on Jan. 26 at the American Legion Post 284 building. BY VANESSA REMMERS STAFF WRITER

COLONIAL HEIGHTS — In high school, there is homecoming and later, the prom. Both dances are — for some — the backdrop to the best of memories. But for hundreds of athletes in the Area 16 Special Olympics, the Snowflake Ball is the night that they feel like kings and queens. Volunteers and members of the Area 16 Special Olympics, which serves the Tri-City area, transformed the American Legion Post No. 284 into a winter wonderland on Saturday for the annual event. Hundreds of snowflakes dangled from the ceiling, runaway lights lined the stage and young to middleaged athletes entered in ball gowns and tuxedos through a decorated arch. Within an hour, the dance floor was standing room only as athletes danced with family members and dates. Special Olympic athlete Eddie Martin looks forward to the ball every year as a night that he and his

longtime girlfriend, who he met at the Special Olympics casino night over a decade ago, get to spend together. The ball has become an annual reason that his girlfriend travels from Farmville. “We’ve been going here a lot of years,” Martin said. “She is a very special woman and it is a good event. Everybody gets to see their friends.” Shaken baby survivor Justin Duvall, like many of his fellow athletes, does not often get to dress up. But on Saturday, he sported a tuxedo. “They are not always included in things, but with this ... it makes them feel like we feel when we go to these things,” said Norma Draper, Duvall’s grandmother. “They all get built up for it.” She said that Duvall held the plastic box containing the corsage for his date all the way home from the store. “There’s the prom for the high school students, but there is never a dance for children or adults with intellectual disabilities,” said Fred Lowery, the co-

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land said that the issue had come up a few years ago and at that time, City Council increased the permit fees to $500. “It’s a serious issue,” Freeland said. He added that a lot of businesses in the city feel allowing food trucks in may hurt their business and that food truck owners wouldn’t pay required taxes. We’re not saying you can’t, but we don’t want any fly-by-night opera-

coordinator of the event. “The first words out of the majority of the kids’ mouths is ‘you are doing this next year, right?’ And it’s not just teenagers, it’s adults in their 30s, 40s, and 50s.” The decade-old event started out with just 30 athletes, but now has spilled over into the larger American Legion facility with 145 athletes and about 300 total attendees. Some residents in group homes as far away as Richmond travel to Colonial Heights to attend the ball. The crowning of a king and queen picked from a random drawing ends the event that — for organizers and attendees — is a daylong adrenaline rush. Starting as early as 9 a.m., volunteers start decorating as girls come to the post to find their dress from a stash of about 70 donated gowns. Some then head to the Retreat Salon and Spa in Petersburg for a free hair appointment. After almost eight hours worth of decorating, volunteers head home to change before returning for the dance.

tions,” Freeland said. He said that he feels the existing rules work well for the city. Councilman John Wood said that there’s not really a great need for food trucks in the city due to the lack of highly pedestrian-friendly areas or areas with large office skyscrapers. He added that the revenue generated wouldn’t be significant either. “Other businesses also, rightly or wrongly, feel that it would have an impact on their own businesses,” Wood said. Additionally, Wood alluded to image management of the city.

In the end, it is all worth it, said Tracy Lowery, the other event coordinator. “They look so forward to it. It is a great way for them to see the friends that they haven’t seen in a year,” she added. All of Tracy and Fred Lowery’s family volunteer at the event along with Tracy’s co-workers from the Colonial Heights Veterinary Hospital. “I would not be able to do this without the help of my family, my co-workers, and the church,” Tracy Lowery said. Private donations plus proceeds collected from the Helping Hands carnival put on by the Oak Grove United Methodist Church helped fund the event. Carol Morgan with the church said that a portion of the $10,000 carnival proceeds go toward the Snowflake Ball. For more information about the Area 16 Special Olympics, visit http:// www.specialolympicsva. org • Vanessa Remmers can be reached at 804-722-5155 or vremmers@progressindex.com.

“We want to try and present the best image possible,” he added. “It can detract from the robustness of the city for a small amount of money.” Wood concluded his remarks saying he didn’t think food trucks would be beneficial to the city. Mattis said that he primarily wanted to bring the topic up to find out the direction council would like to see the city take and to answer any future inquiries that may come up. • F.M. Wiggins may be reached at 7323456, ext. 3254 or fwiggins@progressindex.com.

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mance as the miracle worker Annie Sullivan. Her portrayal of Annie’s strength of character is dynamic and believable , and the vocal and physical energy of the fight scenes with Helen are gripping, as are the flashbacks to her little brother as he cries out “Don’t leave me.” A truly brilliant performance, enhanced by a hint of an Irish accent. Helen was portrayed by Isabella Cippolina on press night. Her acting skills are amazing for a fifth-grader. It was easy to believe that she really was blind and deaf as she portrays Helen’s frustration and anger while trying to understand her world. Isabella, you are a young lady with great natural talent and a future in the theater world. Work hard and learn all you can. Lisa Kotula plays Helen’s mother Kate and gives an intensely believable performance , starting in the opening scene as a frightened and hysterical young mother, trying to get her stubborn husband to listen to her. She eventually gets her own way as the story unfolds much to the delight of the audience. Tom Width is no-nonsense Captain Keller in a return role. He looks and sounds the part with a strong confident delivery, but eventually lets us see the Captain’s true heart under the gruff exterior. It is good to see Tom Width back on the boards again giving his usual fine performance . The Captain’s son James is a challenging character to portray. His father shows little affection or regard for James’ opinions, but James finally learns to stand up for himself. Jesse Mattes puts in a strong performance

COLONIAL HEIGHTS — At its Jan. 14, organizational meeting,theColonialHeights School Board unanimously elected Mike Yates as chairman and J. Chris Kollman III as vice chairman. Yates has served on the Board since 2010. He retired in 2009 after working 34 years as a guidance counselor at Colonial Heights High School. He also served as director of Adult Education for 10 years. Kollman is serving his second four-year term on the Board. He is a former member of Colonial Heights City Council of 28 years, serving four of those years as mayor. Kollman is retired from Verizon with 30 years of service.

Elks Hoop Shoot winners ROBYN O’NEILL/CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Audra Honaker as Annie Sullivan, left, and Ellie Martin as Helen Keller in ‘The Miracle Worker’ at the Swift Creek Mill Theatre in Colonial Heights. in a difficult role. Viney is maid to the Kellers, putting up with all the goings on, but faithful to the end. Sharalyn Bailey portrays her character with wisdom and humor. Helen has a young friend Percy, who she both plays with and torments. Percy is portrayed by fifth-grader Donathon Arnold. He interacts well with Helen and puts in a clever performance. Paul Deiss plays his cameo role as Mr Anagnos to perfection. His interview with Annie Sullivan explaining her new position and how to behave is both insightful and funny. “Miracle Worker” is directed by Tom Width who also provided scenic design, and the very workable and realistic set, in

addition to his leading role. Swift Creek is definitely blessed to have multi-talented Tom. Lighting by Joe Doran is effective and sets the mood. Costumes by Maura Lynch Cravey are charming and appropriate to the period. Sound effects and music by Paul Deiss were haunting and effective. This heartwarming true story has a universal appeal. Don’t wait another 20 years to see it at the Mill. • “The Miracle Worker” continues through Feb. 15 at the Swift Creek Mill Theatre, 17401 Jefferson Davis Highway. Tickets are $38 for theater only; $55 for buffet and theater. For tickets, call the box office, 804-748-5203, or visit www.swiftcreekmill.com

PETERSBURG — Petersburg Elks Lodge No. 237 held the local competition for The Elks National Hoop Shoot Contest on Sunday, Jan. 12, at Colonial Heights High School. The is a national free throw contest open to boys and girls from the ages of 8 to 13 years of age. Last year more than 1.5 million youth nationwide participated in the event. The contest is broken down by age groups of 8- to 9-year-olds, 10- to 11year-olds and 12- to 13-yearolds and then broken down into two divisions of boys and girls. Local winners will advance through district, state, regional and national competitions. The national finals will be held in April in Springfield, Mass. The following local winners will advance to the district level competition being held on Jan. 26, in Suffolk: • Girls 8- to 9-year-olds — Hannah Williams • Boys 8- to 9-year-olds — Alex Chini

• Girls 10- to 11-year-olds — Ellen McCoy • Boys 10- to 11-year-olds — Bryce Pascual • Girls 12- to 13-year-olds — No contestants • Boys 12- to 13-year-olds — Alexander Bean.

Henricus Family Fun Day CHESTER — America’s second successful English settlement invites families to attend the Henricus Family Fun Day on Feb. 15. This event will focus on 17th-century life, featuring Colonial games, art projects and role-play activities at Henricus Historical Park. Stations will be set up across the site and feature Colonial and Virginia Indian history, environment and mapping skills with related crafts and activities. Participants will learn basic sewing skills and make fossils, treasure maps, paper and pottery. Admission for this event which takes place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. is $11 for adults and $9 for children 312. Patron adult admission is free and Patron child admission is $2.50. Registration is required by Feb. 14 by calling the education department at 804-318-8797. Adults must accompany all children. In case of inclement weather, the event will move indoors at Henricus. Henricus Historical Park is located on 32 acres along the James River and is surrounded by the 810-acre Dutch Gap Conservation Area. The living history museum is located at 251 Henricus Park Road.

Fire damages home in Colonial Heights COLONIAL HEIGHTS — On Tuesday, Jan. 14, a kitchen fire damaged a home on the Boulevard. No one was injured. A resident was able to save his two dogs. City fire trucks, along with Chesterfield truck 12, were dispatched to the 2400

block the Boulevard for a fire around 7:30 p.m., Deputy Fire Marshall J.E. Boisseau said in a statement. Firefighters located a blaze in the kitchen area and found a resident safely outside. “Everybody got out safe,” said David Lee, who has lived in the home for two and a half years. Arriving home to find fire in the kitchen, he attempted to put it out with a small fire extinguisher. “I went in and I couldn’t find the dogs,” Lee said Jan. 15. “I couldn’t see nothing.” The dogs were located and taken to safety. Unattended cooking was the cause of the fire, and damage was about $25,000, Boisseau added. The Red Cross is assisting the residents.

Three charged in vandelism spree COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The Colonial Heights Police arrested three men in connection with a string of vandalism that occurred throughout the city since December 2013. The trio, two 18-year-olds and a 31-year-old homeless man, were charged in connection with at least 32 incidents of vandalism, which involved spraying graffiti on buildings and signs, according to police. Brandon Corey Reed, 18, of Colonial Heights, faces 15 charges of misdemeanor destruction of property. Michael Ryder James, 18, also of Colonial Heights, faces four charges of misdemeanor destruction of property. Jessie W. Dillon, 31, homeless, faces 17 charges of misdemeanor destruction of property. Reed and James are at Riverside Regional Jail while Dillon was released on bond. Two of the suspects were arrested on Friday, Jan. 10, after a citizen observed them spray painting an area business. The third suspect was arrested the following day.

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