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Vol. 11 No. 22 FEBRUARY 28, 2009 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2014 THURSDAY,

Game craze

IN THE COMMUNITY Auction bids COLONIAL HEIGHTS — Today is the final day community members have to bid on items designated for the silent auction at Colonial Heights Health Care and Rehabilitation Center, located at 831 Ellerslie Ave. The silent auction is part of a fundraising effort by employees at the health care center to raise money for The Valerie Fund, a charity that supports families of children with cancer and blood disorders. The public is invited to join this fundraising effort by participating in the silent auction or by making a tax deductible donation. For more information about how you can help, call 526-6851.

Talent competition COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The Colonial Heights Food Pantry and the Colonial Heights Chamber of Commerce will present the second annual “Colonial Heights Has Talent” on March 8 at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church. “Colonial Heights Has Talent” will feature local and regional talent of all kinds. Tickets for the event are a $10 donation. All proceeds will be used to support the Colonial Heights Food Pantry. Tickets will be available at the Food Pantry, 530 Southpark Boulevard, the Colonial Heights Chamber office, 201 Temple Avenue, or on the Chamber of Commerce website: www.colonialheightschamber.com. Anyone interested in auditioning or being considered for the show should contact Roger Green at the Chamber office, 526-5872, or Roger.Gre en@colonialheightschamber.com or Lori Mollnow at the Colonial Heights Food Pantry, 520-7117, or lorimollnow. chfp@gmail.com .

YCC program applications available RICHMOND — Applications are being accepted through April 14 for two three-week summer sessions of the Virginia State Parks Youth Conservation Corps (YCC). The program will be held June 22 to July 12 and July 20 to Aug. 9. Teams of eight to 10 participants will be chosen from current high school students between the ages of 14 and 17 (participants must be 14 by June 1). Applicants must demonstrate an interest in protecting Virginia’s environment. While no prior experience is necessary, participants will work outside, and the service is physically demanding. A positive attitude and an interest in learning are important factors in the selection process. YCC crew members are provided room, board, T-shirts and equipment. They receive a $500 stipend at the end of the three weeks. For more information, call 703-583-5497, e-mail vspycc@dcr.virginia.gov or visit www. dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/youthconservation-corps.shtml .

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Evan Brockwell practices a few disc golf throws at White Bank Park in Colonial Heights on Tuesday, Jan. 28. He is a member of the River City Disc Golf Club.

Disc golf gains popularity in Tri-City area BY LEAH SMALL STAFF WRITER

new recreational craze is gaining ground in the Tri-Cities, the state and throughout the country. Disc Golf enthusiasts say they love the sport because it is a cheaper and more accessible alternative to ball golf, which is played in much the same way. “It has the same frustrations as ball golf,” said Evan Brockwell, a member of the River City Disc Golf Club. Similar to ball golf, where the goal is to get the ball into the hole in as few strokes as possible, disc golfers try to get discs, which are similar to Frisbees, to land in targets called holes in as few throws as possible. Holes can be a variety of targets, the most common of which is a raised metal basket called a Pole Hole. Players throw from tees on disc golf courses complete with the natural obstacles of any ball golf course. The discs are crafted to travel either left or right and at different distances to simulate the putters and drivers of ball golf. Some players have thrown the discs as far as 700 feet. At first Brockwell thought the sport

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Evan Brockwell talks about the disc golf course at White Bank Park in Colonial Heights on Tuesday, Jan. 28. He is a member of the River City Disc Golf Club. Disc golf enthusiasts say they love the sport because it is a cheaper and more accessible alternative to ball golf. Disc golf is similar to ball golf, where the goal is to get the ball into the hole in as few strokes as possible. Disc golfers try to get discs, which are similar to Frisbees, to land in targets called holes in as few throws as possible. was unusual but seeing other players at a local course piqued his curiosity. “It’s crazy how my perception changed,” he said. Brockwell has been playing disc golf for a year-and-a-half now, and even competes in national tournaments against other clubs. Fellow member of the River City Disc Golf Club Jerry Smollich, who

has been playing the sport for two years, trains Brockwell. Smollich said that Brockwell has the potential to play disc golf professionally. Smollich was also captivated by disc golf after he saw others enjoy the sport. He went to Petsmart to purchase some dollar Frisbees to give it a go, but wasn’t having much success with Please see GOLF, Page 3

- Debbie McCarter, owner of ModVinTique consignment shop Debbie McCarter’s eye for interior design opened up doors for her to expand what she could provide customers who wanted their homes to look chic on any budget. To cater to this niche, McCarter opened ModVinTique in 2012, a consignment shop located just over the Martin Luther King Jr. Bridge. McCarter sells modern, vintage and antique decorative items.

Why did you open your business?

I would do home staging and interior decorating for

people and they always had things they didn’t want anymore. I started (consigning) with a rented space in The Oak Antique Mall [in Petersburg] and I did well. I’m loving it. Business is building up, and I can say I’m very comfortable.

Do you offer any other services in the store other than interior design?

I do custom window treatments. I also do custom silk flower arrangements and wreaths; I didn’t realize they would take off

This construction has definitely impeded my walk-in traffic. Otherwise, people are still discovering I’m here.Wordof-mouth has kept me afloat. It takes a while to get established in a community, but I expected that.

here but they have.

Why did you decide to be an interior designer in the first place?

I took classes after I had kids (I had four kids) and I wanted to expand my knowledge on

something that was always in my heart and what I wanted to do.

What would be your advice to anyone who wants to be successful in business?

Is Colonial Heights a good place to do business, or is the construction on the Boulevard impacting your business?

I would say to definitely be more than just a one-tiered business. I think if I was just a consignment shop it wouldn’t work.

Debbie McCarter is owner of ModVinTique in Colonial Heights. The consignment shop specializes in interior design pieces.

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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2014

 OUR OPINIONS

Tragedy comes with a warning to all parents

tragic case that killed two young children comes with a cautionary tale to all parents of young children. A Prince George County woman faces a 25-year prison term for the deaths of her two children after they were left in a car while she worked last May. Brittney R. Downing pleaded guilty Jan. 8 to two counts of involuntary manslaughter. Downing’s sentencing is scheduled for March. The 23-year-old defendant entered her plea amid the prospect of a trial on felony murder charges. In July 2013, The Progress-Index reported that Downing was at her third day of work at a hotel in the 10600 block of Telegraph Road in Henrico County when she left the children in the car over at least a seven-hour period on May 26, 2013. The area experienced a high of 73 degrees that day, according to weather.com. Downing told police she had checked on the children during the day and they did not seem to be in distress. Twenty-month-old Jelani Downing was declared dead the day he was left in the vehicle, while his 3-month-old sister Jade Downing died four days later. Henrico Commonwealth’s Attorney Shannon Taylor said both children died from exposure. The deaths of two young children while in the care of their mother is tragic. And now a 23-year-old woman has faced the deaths of her two children and now faces the prospect of 25 years in prison. The cautionary tale for all of us: Never leave your child unattended in your vehicle. Never. Even for a few moments, even if the children appear fine and even if it’s not a particularly warm day. An enclosed vehicle can act like an oven and can quickly elevate the temperatures even on a 73degree day. Brittney R. Downing learned that lesson in the hardest way possible. For the rest of the region’s parents with young children, learn the lesson through the tragic case of Brittney R. Downing and her two children.

Keeping warm this winter and doing so safely

lready, this year winter has delivered two punishing blows of extreme cold to the region. Cold weather in a Virginia winter is not unusual, but the double dip of frigid weather has been colder than usual. The first cold blast in early January even had a name — the “polar vortex.” The second blast of cold air came after a snowstorm that dumped about 3 inches of snow throughout the region and sent school children home for most of the week. Although extreme cold in a Virginia winter is not rare, it’s also not common. Therefore, it’s important for residents to be careful in keeping warm. As the popularity of alternative heat sources — such as portable space heaters and wood stoves — increases, so does the potential for fire hazards. “Fires in the home happen more often during cold weather months because people spend more time indoors and sometimes use alternative heating methods to keep warm,” said Lt. Jason Elmore, a spokesman for Chesterfield Fire and EMS. Officials said residents could avoid fire hazards by following these tips: • Only purchase an electric heater that bears the label of an independent testing laboratory and that has a tip over switch that will shut off the current, if the unit is knocked over. • Leave at least a 3-foot distance between the space heater and everything else in the home. A space heater may cause flammable material — such as curtains, magazines and area rugs — to ignite if it gets too hot. • Never leave a space heater or stove unattended. Turn space heaters “off” when leaving the room. Extinguish fires in stoves or fireplaces. • Shut off the heater and unplug the unit, if the cord or plug is hot to the touch. • Enforce a “kid zone” or “pet zone” around any source of heat including space heaters, fireplaces, and stoves. Make sure children and pets are not within 3 feet of those sources of heat. • Have all heating equipment checked thoroughly by a professional. This includes the fireplace and chimney. Chimney fires are generally caused by a buildup of creosote within the chimney flue. Have a professional chimney sweep inspect the chimney before using any fireplace. • Place ashes in a suitable metal container, make sure the embers are extinguished, and take them outdoors immediately. Make sure that the ashes are not placed near anything flammable. • Never use an oven for heating. • Develop and practice a family escape plan at least twice a year, including at night, so that everyone knows what to do when the smoke or carbon monoxide alarm sounds. It’s up to adults in a home to follow these common-sense tips. If not, a fire and a tragedy often is the result.

YOUR OPINIONS

Thanks for those who shared the blessings of the holiday season To the Editor:

It’s during the holiday season starting before the Thanksgiving holiday when many people and organizations are thankful to God for all the blessings He has bestowed upon them throughout the year. It’s with these hearts of gratitude and thankfulness that they reach out to those less fortunate in their communities. When the Christmas 2013 season was before us, we found Sister Kim Winston of Petersburg continuing to share her love for Christ with her passion to help others. For those of you who may or may not remember Winston, she’s the person who’s still willing to help others despite her own life health challenges. Winston’s faithfulness to her outreach ministry should remind us that we’re to follow Jesus’ speaking to Simon Peter in John 21:!9 to “Feed My Sheep.” everyday in our lives. With the assistance of Shiloh Baptist Church Ushers Ministry, and volunteers from area churches and the community, people came together to share Christ’s love for all mankind through their community clothing, blankets, and food drive, which culminated on Christmas Day 2013 with a Christmas dinner at the Resource Center on Wythe Street in Petersburg. The Christmas dinner and fellowship not only addressed the physical needs of the people, but also shared a spiritual message through music and praise dancing. Those in attendance were blessed with the rendition of Silent Night, sung by Ty and Tyesha Boone and worship of praise and adoration dances performed by the Divine Worshiper Mime Dancers, all of Petersburg. Jake Burns, Channel 6 anchor, was present at the dinner and those present shared with him how thankful they were and their Christmas joy. Winston, the Shiloh Baptist Church Ushers Ministry, and the Rev. Marcus N. Leggett, pastor, thank each and every one from the bottom of

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their hearts for all the support and contributions for making this a special blessing for those less fortunate in our community. We send a special “thank you” to S. Jenkins, proprietor of the Resource Center, for donating use of the facility; Tim Lewis, owner of Tim’s Rental Service, for donating tables, Justin Shands and friends of Good Shepherd Baptist Church, Crater Road, Petersburg, for your contributions and support; Channel 6 News Anchor Jake Burns for live coverage of the Christmas dinner, and The Progress-Index Church News section for publishing the weekly notice of the drive. Most important is that without all the support and faithful servants from the churches and community this could not have been possible. May God richly bless each and every one of you. Also “thanks” to all the following businesses for your support and contributions: Hope Center, Commerce Street, Petersburg; Food Lion, Ettrick; Martin’s Food Market, Chester, Colonial Heights and Petersburg; Sam’s Club, Colonial Heights; Pebbles Department Store, Colonial Heights; and Piccadilly Restaurant, Colonial Heights. Cheryl P. Jones Deaconess Shiloh Baptist Church

Understanding experimental methods in McDonnell case To the Editor: Recent reports of the indictment of the former governor and first lady have caught the eye of many in Virginia. Without attempting in any way to conclude guilt of any of the parties involved in the federal indictment, the purpose here is to clear the air on the difference between an experimental group and a control group. News reports have quoted an excerpt from the indictment that states “In addition (Williams) discussed the idea of having Virginia government employees use Anatabloc as a control group for research studies”. Assuming the citation from the indictment is accurate, the indictment itself confuses control groups with experimental groups. A control group typically gets a substitute product (placebo) and subjects do not know they are getting a placebo instead of Anatabloc. The experimental group, which involves manipulation of the independent variable, gets the treatment or the Anatabloc. The distinction is important. Research protocols would require state employees to volunteer if they were to participate and that would result in a biased sample commonly known as a selfselected sample. We must avoid losing sight of the much larger policy issue however: the fact that supplements are not always subjected by the FDA to the same rigorous testing as pharmaceuticals. Therefore there are no legal requirements to conduct efficacy or toxicology studies for supplements. This billion dollar industry is able to make claims oftentimes without providing data to prove efficacy and safety. Caveat emptor! Mitchell J. Hartson Colonial Heights

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“It was not as competitive as I would have wanted it to be ... and I was upset at the ... violence from people over a game.”

“I don’t even want to talk about that game honestly. It was the worst Super Bowl game ever.”

“I would say more than anything, it was embarrassing for the Denver team.”

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Tips for preventing, surviving burn injuries

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Evan Brockwell practices a few disc golf throws at White Bank Park in Colonial Heights on Tuesday, Jan. 28. He is a member of the River City Disc Golf Club.

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accuracy and distance. Now, Smollich is well versed in the sport and owns the proper tools, and he is quick to point this out. “They’re discs, don’t call them Frisbees or we will get offended,” he joked. Smollich also said that he was drawn to the game because it’s an inexpensive way to have fun. Unlike ball golf, most disc golf courses don’t have greens fees and many are built into local parks. In the Tri-Cities area, disc golfers can play at White Bank Park in Colonial Heights and on Fort Lee. Courses are also available at Goyne Park in Chesterfield, and at Gillies Creek Park and Bryan Park in Richmond. Other courses in the area and throughout the U.S. are listed on dgreview. com . Discs aren’t too expensive either. It all depends on what a disc golfer is willing to spend. A basic, three-disc set is available at Dicks Sporting Goods for almost $30. Disc golfers can gradu-

Gardening seminars

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A disc hits the chains of a disc golf basket at White Bank Park in Colonial Heights on Tuesday, Jan. 28. ate to more expensive sets from speciality retailers. Brockwell and Smollich aren’t the only people to be swept up by disc golf. The sport is growing by 15 percent annually. Brockwell said that the

goal is to bring disc golf to all types of people by increasing the number of women and children who participate in the sport. • Leah Small may be reached at 722-5172 or lsmall@progress-index.com

WEEKLY CALENDAR TODAY FEBRUARY

CHESTERFIELD — The County is observing Burn Awareness Week, Feb. 2-8. Each year, thousands of people are burned in the United States, some requiring multiple surgeries to survive the injuries sustained, said Lt. Jason Elmore with Chesterfield County Fire and EMS in an emailed statement. Prevention, Elmore said, is the key to preventing a burn injury from occurring. The County Fire and EMS provides the following list of preventative measures: • Turn pan handles in when cooking on the stove top.

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 for family and friends of alcoholics meets from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. each Friday at Kenwood United Methodist Church, 25200 Ritchie Ave., Petersburg. For more information, call 733-7395. CHESTERFIELD — Chesterfield County’s 25th annual Black History Month commemorations will kick off on Friday, with a free concert by the Ordinary People Band at the Fulghum Center, 4003 Cogbill Road, North Chesterfield, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. The public is invited. Registration is suggested, but not required. To register, visit library.chesterfield.gov. Refreshments will be available for purchase. For a full list of Chesterfield County’s Black History Month events, visit chesterfield.gov

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. RICHMOND — HCA Virginia’s Henrico Doctors’ Hospital will hold a community event on Saturday to celebrate the opening of its new

Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). Free and open to the public, the event will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Henrico Doctors’ Hospital, Forest lobby, 1602 Skipwith Road. The event will feature a teddy bear clinic, where children can bring their own teddy bears to be “examined” by medical professionals. The ﬁrst 500 kids will receive a Pediatric Care Center at Henrico Doctors’ Hospital teddy bear and other prizes. There also will be free health screenings for adults and height/weight screenings for children. Other activities will include ﬁre truck and ambulance tours, bouncies, face painting and balloon art, music by 103.7 Play and more.

SUNDAY FEBRUARY

COLONIAL HEIGHTS — Colonial Heights Moose Lodge 1783, 170 Moose Ave., holds bingo every Sunday. Doors open at 4 p.m. Bingo starts at 6 p.m. Sunday. Food is available for a nominal fee. For directions, visit the website at www.chmoose.com or call 526-1537.

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. COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The Transatlantic Brides and Parents Association, a British Heritage Society, will meet at 2 p.m. Monday at the Colonial Heights Public Library, 1000 Yacht Basin Drive. For information, call Valerie Jones at 804-526-1731. COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The Tri-City Coin Club meets at 5:30 p.m. Monday at the Colonial Heights Public Library, 1000 Yacht Basin Drive. For information, call George Minson at 804-5262939.

TUESDAY FEBRUARY

COLONIAL HEIGHTS — Quilter’s group program meets every Tuesday, 6-8 p.m. at the Senior Center, 157 Roanoke Avenue. We have

CHESTERFIELD — The Chesterfield County office of Virginia Cooperative Extension will be offering a series of free gardening seminars throughout February. All seminars are open to the public. For more information, call 804-751-4401. • “Yardscapes for Attracting Birds” will be offered at 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 10 at Central Library, 9501 Lori Road. Seminar participatants will learn how to attract specific types of backyard birds, such as thrushes, finches and more. • “How to Grow Mushrooms” will be presented at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11, at Central Library, 9501 Lori Road. Seminar participants will learn how to grow mushrooms at home. • “Pruning You Can Do in the Spring” will be presented at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12, at Clover Hill Library, 6701 Deer Run Drive, Midlothian; and at 6 p.m. Feb. 26 to Midlothian

• Do not wear loose fitting clothes when cooking or around open flame. • Do not use flammable liquids to burn brush or light fires. • Do not fall asleep while smoking. • Be sure to test bath water before putting young children in the water. • Keep cups of hot tea or coffee away from young children. • Put all matches and lighters in a place where children cannot get to them. • Be careful with candles. • Do not take the top off of a hot radiator. • If your clothes happen to catch on fire; Stop, drop

and roll. • If you receive a burn, cold water is the immediate cure. If necessary, call 9-1-1. • Make sure that your smoke alarms are working. • Retrofit your home with an automatic sprinkler system. • Have a practiced home escape plan. We all need to be reminded of ways to prevent this type of debilitating injury, Elmore said. Preventing the burn from ever occurring is the best action, but knowing what to do if a burn occurs is just as important. For more information, contact your local Fire & EMS department.

Library, 521 Coalfield Road. Seminar participants will discover what needs to be pruned and how to do it. • “Spring Lawn Care” will be presented at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19, at Central Library, 9501 Lori Road and at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 25 at Chester Library, 11800 Centre St. Chester. Seminar participants will learn what to do now to have a lush, green lawn in the spring. • “Pollinators: To Bee or Not to Bee” will be presented at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27 at Central Library, 9501 Lori Road. This seminar will identify common pollinators and explain how to garden naturally to attract those important insects.

ed in Colonial Heights. The library is located at 1000 Yacht Basin Drive near the intersection of Conduit Road and Ellerslie Avenue. The program is sponsored by the Colonial Heights Historical Society and is free and open to the public.

Historian to present program COLONIAL HEIGHTS — David Malgee will present a program about General Lee and his headquarters at Violet Bank during the Siege of Petersburg at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 12 in the meeting room at the Colonial Heights Public Library. Malgee, a noted local historian, has done extensive research on the Civil War, including several sites locat-

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 fall story time sessions on Tuesdays at 11 a.m. through Dec. 4. 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. COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The Tri-Cities Hokie Club and Alumni Association meets at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Colonial Heights Vocational School on Conduit Road.

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 fall story time sessions on Wednesdays at 11 a.m. through Dec. 4. 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 the sessions with the child. For more information, call Chantal Emerson at 804-520-9384. COLONIAL HEIGHTS — Colonial Heights Post 284 Auxiliary meets Wednesday at the Post Home, 505 Springdale Ave. The Executive Committee meets at 6 p.m., followed by a social at 7. The general meeting begins at 7:30. For membership information, contact Betty Medeiros at 896-1482.

‘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. Saturday, Feb. 8, at the Lee Playhouse, Building 4300, Mahone Ave. 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 run. For information, call 804-734-6629.

THURSDAY FEBRUARY

COLONIAL HEIGHTS — Colonial Heights Moose Lodge 1783, 170 Moose Ave., holds bingo every Thursday. Doors open at 4 p.m. Bingo starts at 7 p.m. 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 Lions Club meets at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Dante’s Pizzeria. For more information, call Ralph Dunn, secretary, at 748-4810. FORT LEE — The Tr-City Toastmasters Club meets the second Thursday of each month from 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. at the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) in Multipurpose Room 6. The club is open to the public. For more information, visit the website at 8662.toastmastersclub.org. 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 Senior Citizens Club will meet at 1:15 p.m. Thursday for a business meeting, bingo and a celebration of February birthdays. Any resident of Colonial Heights, age 50 and older, is invited to join this club, which meets each Thursday. For more information, call Mildred Morrison at 526-3497.

Calendar listings

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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Medicaid expansion is bad for Virginia on hard-working Virginians. In addition, nearly one-third of all docCOMMENTARY tors presently will By Del. Kirk Cox not see Medicaid R-Colonial Heights patients. Medicaid expansion would result in decreased Editor’s note: Delegate access to general practitioCox sends weekly updates ners for low-income Virduring the General Assembly session. This is his ginia families. Ultimately they’ll be forced into emerreport. gency room care. This means more expensive edicaid health care bills and expansion decreased individualized, was a pressing issue last personal care. Fundamentally, that’s year and it’s an even more why we cannot expand consequential issue this Medicaid. We legislators year. My office has have a fiduciary duty to received several inquiries you, the people of Virginfrom constituents on the ia, to balance our budget status of Medicaid expanevery year. I cannot supsion in Virginia and where port expanding Medicaid I stand on the issue. I do because by all accounts it not support Medicaid is a broken system that is expansion in Virginia and growing unsustainably, I do not believe an expandecreasing access and sion decision will be made quality of care, and this session. plagued with widespread Under the Affordable waste and fraud. Care Act (Obamacare), House Republicans Medicaid could be expandhave called for a compreed to cover an additional hensive financial and 400,000 new recipients in operational audit of Medthe commonwealth. The icaid by the Joint Legislafederal government has tive Audit and Review promised to cover 100 perCommission (JLARC), cent of expansion costs for the oversight agency for the first three years, and the Virginia General 90 percent after that. Assembly. JLARC was In 2013, the General established to evaluate Assembly established the the operations and perMedicaid Innovation and formance of state agenReform Commission cies and programs. We (MIRC) to review, recombelieve a JLARC audit mend and approve innova- will provide insight on tion and reform proposals several intricacies of the affecting Virginia’s Medic- program, including the aid system. This commis“Fee for service” system sion provided for legislathat covers our high voltive oversight in the proume/high-cost Medicaid cess. services and the longMIRC has held eight term care program for public meetings and the elderly and disabled. worked over the last year Ultimately we want to to compile information on assess the challenges and the current program’s make recommendations operations and costs. In on how to make Virginthe latest MIRC meeting, ia’s Medicaid system Secretary of Health and more beneficial for everyHuman Resources Bill one in the commonHazel reported 30 percent wealth. Citizens of the of all health care spending Commonwealth deserve a in Virginia is waste. Waste more efficient, effective, and accessible Medicaid is primarily considered to system. be unnecessary services, Last Thursday, I excessive administrative enjoyed hosting my first costs, inefficient delivery telephone town hall of services, and fraud. It’s 2014 where I spoke with sobering to think that 30 some 2,000 constituents. cents of every taxpayer dollar spent on health care The call afforded me the opportunity to ask conis wasted. stituents in the 66th DisFormer Attorney Gentrict if they supported eral Cuccinelli recovered Medicaid expansion. Six$200 million in Medicaid ty-eight percent did not fraud settlements in 2013 support the expansion of alone. This highlights the Medicaid. My District potential level of loss to Legislative Survey Virginia every year. reflected even less The House Republican approval with 85 percent Caucus believes expanding a broken Medicaid sys- of respondents against tem is a bad choice for Vir- Medicaid expansion. That’s a clear indication ginia. Currently, Medicaid the citizens I represent do costs the commonwealth not support the expansion. almost $9 billion a year It was also clear from the and consumes about 22 questions they raised durpercent of our general ing the town hall, they are fund budget. It is the fastvery concerned and expect est growing part of our us to act prudently. I look budget, growing at an average of 8 percent annu- forward to another telephone town hall in midally. Expansion could February. potentially cost an addiFinally I want to note tional $1 billion a year if some of the many visithe federal government tors from the 66th Disdoesn’t live up to their trict that visited the capipromise to pay 90 percent tol this week. Gray Colof the cost. lins, Colonial Heights Historically, we have Deputy Commonwealth’s seen the actual costs far Attorney; business repreoutpace the original prosentatives from Chesterjections for nearly every field’s First Command; major entitlement proGeorge Emerson, on gram in the last 50 years. When Medicare was origi- behalf of the Massey Cancer Center; Colonial nally created in the 1960s, it was projected to cost $12 Heights City Councilman billion annually by 1990. In John Wood; and a few former students, all sat 1990, Medicare actually cost $110 billion. Today it’s down with me to discuss their issues. I was pleased over $500 billion. to address Carmen WilWhat happens when liam’s group, Sexual and Medicaid is no longer 22 Domestic Violence percent of our budget, Action Alliance, at a legbut instead 26 percent or islative breakfast during 27 percent? Medicaid their visit to the capitol. expansion without • Delegate Kirk Cox, Rreforms would require 66th, is the House majority drastic cuts to other core leader and represents functions of government Colonial Heights and such as education, transparts of Chesterfield portation, and public County. safety, or increased taxes

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Cox connects with voters through telephone town hall RICHMOND — Delegate K i rk C o x , R - C o l o n i a l Heights, spoke with some 2,000 constituents last week during his first telephone town hall teleconference of the 2014 General Assembly session. Cox also left messages with over 7,000 residents. This call included constituents across the entire 66th District, which includes all of Colonial Heights and portions of Chesterfield County. “I enjoy getting the chance to connect with you using this telephone town hall format, and I hope that you find these town halls informative and productive,” Cox said in his introduction. “This is a great way for me to get your opinion on important issues facing the General Assembly and I look forward to hosting another in mid-February.” During the call he highlighted two budget amendments he is carrying in support of veterans. The first increases funding for the Virginia Values Veterans (V3) program which helps veterans find good jobs in the commonwealth. The seco n d wo u l d c r e a t e a n Advanced Manufacturing Apprentice Academy in Prince George and four Regional Centers of Excellence throughout Southside and Southwest Virginia that would train workers, with an emphasis on highly qualified veterans, in advance manufacturing fields. Cox also fielded questions from the constituents and got their opinions on a number of issues before the General Assembly. He used a polling feature on the call that gave all the opportunity to “cast their vote” on a number of major issues including SOL reform, Medicaid expansion, gun rights, ethics reform, mental health, and marriage.

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Delegate Kirk Cox, R-Colonial Heights, center, is seen in his office at the state capitol. On SOL reform, Cox outlined the House Republican proposal to lessen the number of SOLs taken by students from 34 to 26. He noted that while SOLs have served teachers and students well by bringing accountability to the classroom, House Republicans believe there needs to be a stronger emphasis on problem solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills. Results from the poll question indicate that 78 percent of participants agreed that students took too many SOLs and they encourage rote memorization, not problem solving or critical thinking. Twenty-two percent believed that students took the right number of SOLs and the SOLs foster accountability and have led Virginia to improved test scores on national assessments. Re g a rd i n g M e d i c a i d expansion under the Affordable Care Act, 68 percent of participants responded that Medicaid should not be expanded in Virginia. Cox stated that he was opposed to expanding Medicaid in Virginia because it could potentially cost the state and taxpayers an additional $1

billion per year. Currently, 30 percent of all health care spending is waste, fraud, and abuse and it would be unwise for Virginia to expand such a broken program. The bipartisan ethics package, worked on by Cox and House Minority Leader David Toscano, D-Charlottesville, places a $250 per item cap on tangible gifts that legislators and their immediate family may receive from lobbyists. It also establishes a State Ethics Advisory Commission to, among other things, review all financial disclosures. Furthermore, the plan creates a number of reforms to modernize the disclosure system to promote greater transparency and institutes mandatory training requirements. Seventy-six percent of participants said they supported this approach. When asked if the government should play a role in incentivizing business growth in Virginia through tax credits, 74 percent said they supported tax credits for business. Cox stated that prudent and targeted tax credits are instrumental in bringing business, such as

the movie and television industry, to Virginia. The feature film Lincoln spent $32.4 million in wages, goods, and services to Virginia alone. With regard to gun rights in Virginia, a poll question showed that 58 percent of respondents believed that Virginia’s gun laws were about right. Twenty-seven percent thought they should be tougher, while fifteen percent thought they were too restrictive. On the issue of same-sex marriage, Cox said he was in favor of the current amendment that defined marriage as between a man and a woman and believed Democratic Attorney General Mark Herring’s actions to refuse to defend the Constitution of Virginia is contrary to the rule of law. The current amendment to the Virginia Constitution passed in a voter referendum in 2006 with fifty-seven percent of voters in support of defining marriage as between a man and a woman. When asked if telephone town hall participants supported the amendment, 86 percent of respondents replied they supported the amendment. Cox also took time to answer live questions directly from his constituents. The top three question topics concerned the attorney general’s marriage decision, new US Route 460 plans, and ethics. Cox ended the telephone town hall by thanking everyone for their participation and for their feedback. At the end of the call, everyone was given the opportunity to leave a voice mail for Delegate Cox. He also invited everyone to take his 2014 Legislative Survey. It can be found online at www.kirkcox.com.

Judge recuses self from final Mack trial BY F.M. WIGGINS STAFF WRITER

COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The Circuit Court judge who has presided over all the defendants in the beating death of Russell “Rusty” Mack has recused himself just days before a scheduled trial for the final defendant, Margaret Blair Dacey. Judge Herbert C. Gill said Monday, Feb. 3, that he would recuse himself from the case to avoid any appearance of impropriety following a motion by the state and argued by special assistant prosecutor Tara Mooney

from the Stafford County Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office. Mooney is assisting Colonial Heights Commonwealth’s Attorney William “Bill” Bray in the prosecution of the case. “I think he did the right thing,” Mike Mack, Rusty Mack’s father said leaving the courtroom. “It shows that it’s not all the good old boy system.” Dacey is charged with first-degree murder, murder by mob, aggravated malicious wounding and malicious wounding by mob in relation to the Feb. 11, 2013,

beating of Russell “Rusty” Mack. Mack died of his injuries Feb. 28, 2013. One defendant, Jonathan Guy, was acquitted. Two others — Francis Blaha and the victim’s estranged wife, Ashley Mack — had their charges nolle prossed by Bray. Mooney argued Feb. 3 as part of the motion that Gill had previously come into contact in a professional way with the remaining defendant’s father, Maurice Dacey. Mooney called him as a witness and asked him about his career, including a 17-year career as a Virginia State

Police trooper and his career as an attorney since 2006. Maurice Dacey said that he had “probably” appeared before Gill before as a trooper and as an attorney. But, it wasn’t just in these capacities that Dacey has appeared before Gill. Gill himself acknowledged that a “highly contested” divorce between Dacey and his wife first appeared before him in 2001 and lasted several years, concluding with Maurice Dacey receiving sole custody of his Please see TRIAL, Page 5

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CRIME The following information was provided by the Colonial Heights Police Department. • Dabney, Tiffany Lynn, 29, of the 900 block of Ayshire Road, Colonial Heights, was charged with violation of court order on Jan. 24. • Fox, Daniel Albertus, 30, of the 4200 block of Greenbriar Drive, Chester, was charged with violate protective order on Jan. 24. • Hayward, Remy Serena, 19, of the 600 block of W. Washington St., Petersburg, was charged with violation of court order on Jan. 24. • Jones, Christopher G., 19, of the 8100 block of River Road, South Chesterfield, was charged with violation of court order on Jan. 24. • Tay l o r, N a t h a n i e l Lamont, 41, of the 500 block of Mingea St., Petersburg, was charged with larceny: petit on Jan. 24 in the 600 block of Southpark Blvd. • Baum, Alex Zachary, 20, of the 300 block of Richmond Ave., Colonial Heights, was charged with fugitive from justice on Jan. 25. • Christian, Shanelle S., 29, of the 1600 block of Littleton Blvd., Henrico, was charged with larceny: petit on Jan. 25 in the 100 block of Southpark Square. • Pe g r a m , Ja m i e s h a Sha’mere, 25, of the 2300 block of Navajo Court, Petersburg, was charged with larceny: petit on Jan. 25 in the 600 block of Southpark Blvd. • Cortese, Brandon Greg, 18, of the 4000 block of Hickory Road, Petersburg, was charg ed with threats/ obscene phone calls on Jan. 26. • Fleuriot, Christopher, 21, of the 200 block of Newcastle Drive, Colonial Heights, was charged with fail to appear on Jan. 26. • Hunter, Joshua Clovis, 21, of the 3400 block of Woodlawn Ave., Hopewell, was charged with fail to appear on Jan. 26. • Jester, Donald Edward Jr., 44, of the 10500 block of Chesdin Ridge Drive, Chesterfield, was charged with violation of order of Jan. 26. • Johnson, Doreen D., 46, of the 500 block of Birdsong Road, Petersburg, was charged with violation of court order on Jan. 26. • Outlaw, Savannah Marie, 25, of the 14300 block of Central Ave., Chester, was charged with driving under the influence on Jan. 26 at Boulevard and Ellerslie. • Price, Jaquia Samya, 22, of the 600 block of Juniper Road, Petersburg, was charged with larceny: petit on Jan. 26 in the 600 block of Southpark Blvd. • Proctor, Joseph Lee II, 25, of the 200 block of Cabell Drive, Colonial Heights, was charged with assault & battery: family member and kidnapping/abduction on Jan. 26. • White, George, 58, of the 15400 block of Jeff Davis Hwy., Chesterfield, was charged with driving under the influence on Jan. 26 in

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daughter. Mooney said the motion was made not because of any quarrel with the judge, but because there has been “a lot of community discussion” about the case. “We’re not alleging that there is any bias,” Mooney said. She said it was a way to preserve the public perception of the judicial system as impartial. Mike Lee, the attorney representing Margaret Blair Dacey, said he was stunned by the last-minute nature of the motion, but he believed it had been filed in good f aith by Mooney. The special assistant prosecutor was appointed following a Dec. 17, 2013, motion by Bray. Gill had denied a motion for a new, special prosecutor, but allowed Bray to seek a special assistant prosecutor to help prosecute the Dacey case.

the 3700 block of Boulevard. • Winfield, Michael, 43, of the 19600 block of Church Road, South Chesterfield, was charged with larceny: petit on Jan. 26 in the 3100 block of Boulevard. • Baker, Jennifer Beth, 44, of the 600 block of Leefield Drive, Petersburg, was charged with violation of court order on Jan. 27. • Barnes, Marion R., 28, of the 1700 block of Sybil St., Hopewell, was charged with child neglect/contributing to delinquency of minor on Jan. 27 in the 180 block of Southgate Square. • Chambers, William Eric, 38, of the 200 block of W. Charity St., Richmond, was charged with probation violation on Jan. 27. • Dean, Arthur Burton, 75, of the 1200 block of Hermita g e Road, Colonial Heights, was charged with driving under the influence on Jan. 27 at Boulevard and Archer. • Harris, Eric Douglas, 21, of the 500 block of Pheobe Pond Road, Concord, was charged with probation violation on Jan. 27. • Martin, Emmanuel Cade, 27, of the 100 block of Richland Road, Petersburg, was charged with fail to appear on Jan. 27. • Jester, Donald Edward Jr., 44, of the 10500 block of Chesdin Ridge Drive, Chesterfield, was charged with violation of court order on Jan. 28. • Menchaca, Sarah Marie, 36, of the 300 block of S. San Augustine, San Antonio, Texas, was charged with larceny: petit on Jan. 28 in the 600 block of Southpark Blvd. • Mitchell, Cory Phillip, 29, of the 200 block of Pinecliff Drive, Colonial Heights, was charged with burglary: felony intent, larceny: petit and obstruct justice/resist arrest on Jan. 28. • Nishchuk, Tina Maria, 48, of the 200 block of E. Bank St., Petersburg, was charged with fail to appear on Jan. 28. • Shifflett, Michael D., 38, of the 1200 block of Rome St., Petersburg, was charged with larceny: petit on Jan. 28. • Washington, Denzel Avery, 22, of the 15900 block of Tempelton Road, Disputanta, was charged with fail to appear on Jan. 28. • Wesson, Benita Lorraine, 49, of the 1600 block of Circle Drive, Petersburg, was charged with probation violation on Jan. 28. • Britton, Brandon Wade, 20, of the 800 block of Colonial Ave., Colonial Heights, was charged with defraud innkeeper and child neglect/ contributing to delinquency of minor on Jan. 29. • Haney, Clifton Eugene, 24, of the 1000 block of Wythe St., Petersburg, was charged with fail to appear on Jan. 29. • Harrell, Amanda Margaret, 31, of the 16000 block of Harrowgate Road, Chesterfield, was charged with violation of court order on Jan. 29. • Jones, Taquisha N., 29, of Persimmon Court, Peters-

Lee argued that in addition to a new judge, there should also be a new jury for his client, in a venue removed from anywhere Maurice Dacey may have conducted business as an attorney. “We should solve all the problems at once, fix it and fix it once,” Lee said. Gill said that he would have the Circuit Court clerk’s of fice call the Supreme Court of Virginia and seek a new judge for the case. Gill added that the judges of the 12th Judicial Circuit have long held a practice of not presiding over cases directly involving a practicing attorney as a litigant. Gill said that in this case, to avoid any appearance of impropriety, he would recuse himself. • F.M. Wiggins may be reached at 732-3456, ext. 3254 or fwiggins@progressindex.com.

burg, was charged with violation of court order on Jan. 29. • Miller, Rebecca Ann, 38, of the 2200 block of Colston St., Petersburg, was charged with violation of court order on Jan. 29. • Owen, Andrew Ryan, 26, of the 2300 block of Swift Bluff Drive, South Chesterfield, was charged with fail to appear on Jan. 29, • Rouse, Matthew Guy, 22, of the 23800 block of Addison St., Petersburg, was charged with probation violation on Jan. 29. • Sexton, Dawn Denise, 46, of the 6200 block of Oak Shades Park Drive, Disputanta, was charged with fail to appear on Jan. 29. • Stafford, Billy Rosenthal III, 30, of the 3300 block of Sylvania Road, Chester, was charged with fail to pay fines on Jan. 29 . • Whitfield, Kevonte Thomas, 20, of the 300 block of Ansell Ave., Portsmouth, was charged with aid or abet in larceny on Jan. 29. • Banks, Jamaal D., 29, of Boycrott Street, Williamsburg, was charged with probation violation on Jan. 29. • Mills, Jessica Faye, 23, of the 300 block of James Ave., Colonial Heights, was charged with larceny: petit and fraud: false pretense on Jan. 30. • Outlaw, Savannah Marie, 25, of the 14300 block of Central Ave., Chester, was charged with fail to appear on Jan. 30. • Rich, Dustin James, 31, of the 2200 block of Johnson St., Hopewell, was charged with driving under the influence on Jan. 30 at Boulevard and E Avenue. • Ricks, Antwoin Dewayne, 37, of the 200 block of Old Oak Lane, Colonial Heights, was charged with strangulation on Jan. 30. • Ryder, Timothy Sterling, 25, of the 1200 block of Oak Ave., Colonial Heights, was charged with assault: aggravated on Jan. 30. • Smith, Katacia Jones, 42, of the 200 block of Brame Ave., Colonial Heights, was charged with fail to appear on Jan. 30. • Sumner, Ioan Christian, 24, of the 400 block of Appomattox St., Hopewell, was charged with violation of court order on Jan. 30. • Information is provided b y 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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Employees at Colonial Heights Health Care and Rehabilitation Center are raising money for The Valerie Fund. This charity supports families of children with cancer and blood disorders. Employees are seeking support from the community in this effort. Anyone who would like to make a tax deductible donation is asked to call 526-6851. Pictured above: During a recent “Pie in the Face” fundraiser, Center staff paid $10 to throw a pie at Admissions Director Jonathan Terrell or Regional Director of Operation Kimberly Clark. The event raised $200 for The Valerie Fund.

Heights, Dinwiddie to host college baseball tournaments Games start Feb. 15 FROM STAFF REPORTS

COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The city, in conjunction with Dinwiddie County, is bringing two weekends of topnotch college baseball with all games free for the public to the Tri-Cities this month. “The city of Colonial Heights is excited to partner with our friends in Dinwiddie County, bringing a quality baseball event to both communities,” Craig Skalak, Colonial Heights director of Recreation and Parks, said in a statement. “The teams will play at two outstanding facilities — the Dinwiddie Sports Complex and Shepherd Stadium — and area baseball enthusiasts will have the opportunity to see six out-of-state Division II teams play prior to the start of the local high school season.” The weekend after Valentine’s Day, the College of St. Rose from Albany, N.Y., and Post University from Danbury, Conn., will play three

Game schedule Date: Saturday, Feb. 15 Time: 12 p.m. Game: St. Rose vs. Post in Colonial Heights Time: 3 p.m. Game: Post vs. St. Rose in Colonial Heights Date: Sunday, Feb. 16 Time: noon Game: St. Rose vs. Post in Colonial Heights Date: Friday, Feb. 21 Time: 3 p.m. Game: St. Rose vs. West Chester in Dinwiddie Time: 3 p.m. Game: Wilmington vs. Mercyhurst in Colonial Heights Date: Saturday, Feb. 22 Time: 1 p.m. Game: St. Rose vs. Mansfield in Colonial Heights Time: 2 p.m. Game: West Chester vs. Mercyhurst in Dinwiddie Time: 4 p.m. Game: Mansfield vs. Wilmington in Colonial Heights Time: 5 p.m. Game: Mercyhurst vs. West Chester in Dinwiddie Date: Sunday, Feb. 23 Time: 10 a.m. Game: Wilmington vs. St. Rose in Colonial Heights Time: 1 p.m. Game: Mercyhurst vs. Mansfield in Dinwiddie Time: 1 p.m. Game: West Chester vs. St. Rose in Colonial Heights — Dinwiddie County Sports Complex is located at 6000 R.B. Pamplin Drive, Sutherland. — Shepherd Stadium is located at 901 Meridian Ave., Colonial Heights.

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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.

CAMERON AVENUE CHURCH OF CHRIST

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LIFE CHURCH

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

Registration starts Saturday

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 nue. For more information, Pickwick Ave. in Colonial Heights. For more informa- call 520-7813. tion please call 221-2915.

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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.

CH NAZARENE CHURCH

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

COLONIAL HEIGHTS PRESBYTERIAN

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

COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP

PLEASANT BAPTIST

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.

PRINCE OF PEACE OUTREACH CENTER

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.

CHRISTIAN

Address: 542 South Park Blvd. For more information, call 526-0634.

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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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EPISCOPAL CHURCH

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

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

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

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WOODLAWN IVEY MEMORIAL U.M. CHURCH BAPTIST CHURCH

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Perkins named top lister, top closer for December 2013 COLONIAL HEIGHTS — Bobby Perkins, a sales associate with Long & Foster Real Estate Inc., has been named Top Lister and Top Closer PERKINS for December 2013 for Long & Foster’s Tri-Cities Southpark office. A real estate professional for 11 years, Perkins is

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Johnson named top producer, seller for December 2013 COLONIAL HEIGHTS — Silvia Johnson, a sales associate with Long & Foster Real Estate Inc., has been named Top ProJOHNSON ducer and Top Seller for December 2013 for Long & Foster’s Tri-Cities Southpark office. A real estate professional for 14 years, Johnson is an active member of the

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games at Shepherd Stadium. The Golden Knights and Eagles will clash twice on Saturday, and once Sunday. The following weekend, five northeastern teams will clash in an early season tournament. West Chester University of Pennsylvania, the 2012 NCAA Division II national champions, will compete with Wilmington University of Delaware, who earned a regional NCAA tournament berth last season; Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference West champions Mercyhurst University; Mansfield University; and the College of St. Rose.

Southside Virginia and Virginia Association of Realtors. Johnson has consistently proven to be a high achiever since she entered the real estate field, and has frequently been cited as a top real estate producer. Johnson is a member of Long & Foster’s coveted President’s Club for producing more than $3 million dollars in settled sales volume in 2012. In addition, Johnson also holds the prestigious ABR and GRI designations of advanced real estate.

They will play starting Friday, Feb. 21 and wrapping up Sunday, Feb. 23. “Dinwiddie County and the City of Colonial Heights couldn’t be more excited to start a relationship with NCAA baseball schools from the northeast. They will love the facility Dinwiddie County offers, as well as Shepherd Stadium in Colonial Heights,” said Brian Mancini, Dinwiddie County director of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. The joint effort is aimed at boosting sports tourism to the Tri-Cities. Colonial Heights will also unveil a new scoreboard at Shepherd Stadium Friday, Feb. 21 at 2:30 p.m., part of a five-year plan to restore the circa-1951 stadium.

COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The Colonial Heights Recreation & Parks Department is proud to announce that it is joining the Dixie Youth Baseball and Dixie Girls Softball organization starting with the 2014 season. Boys will play in the U10 and U12 baseball age divisions and girls will play in the U10, U12 and 13-15 softball age divisions. Boys ages 13-18 will continue play in the Babe Ruth organization moving forward. Joining the Dixie program will allow girls and boys to compete in post season all-star play at the district, state and national level should teams advance. “Dixie baseball and softball programs are organized in a recreational setting and are in line with the goals of our current youth baseball and softball programs,” said Matt Spruill, recreation

superintendent for Colonial Heights Recreation. “We want all kids playing in our leagues to have the chance to catch, throw and hit, and more importantly, have fun. Dixie’s playing rules are very close to our current rules and put the kids that are participating first.” Registration for the 2014 baseball and softball program begins Saturday, Feb. 8, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.at Shepherd Stadium. You can also register during regular office hours at Shepherd Stadium Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. starting Monday Feb. 10. The Colonial Heights baseball and softball programs are for City residents only and the fee to play is $20. For more information please contact the Colonial Heights Recreation Department at 520-9390.

Swift Creek theater camp Applications are available COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The Swift Creek Mill Theatre, 17401 Jefferson Davis Highway. will offer two sessions of an exploratory theater camp and a two-week masters class in acting, singing and dancing. Applications are available at www.swiftcreekmill.com. For more information, call 804-748-5203. • Exploratory theater camp will be offered from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 23-27 or July 14-18. This theater exploratory camp is recommended for ages 8 to 15 (grouped by age) Full tuition is $240. Please remit a non-refundable deposit of $25 with your application. The balance of $215 is due two weeks before the first day of camp. Tuition for a second or third sibling is $220. Tuition includes a hot lunch, music, acting, movement and theater enrichment classes. Theater enrichment classes are designed to give students a better knowledge and appreciation of all aspects of theatre such as make-up, dialects, special effects, lighting, audition-

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Taste of Home Cooking School COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The Home Builders Association of Southside Virginia is sponsoring the Taste of Home Cooking School and Vendor Show on Saturday, April 5, at Colonial Heights High School. The event will feature Culinary Specialist Cheryl Cohen. Tickets are on sale at the Home Builders Office. Advance tickets are $12. Tickets at the door (if still available) will cost $14. Limited VIP tickets are $30. To purchase by phone or for more information, call 804-732-2742. VISA/MC/ DISCOVER cards will be accepted.

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ing, costuming and more. At 3:30 p.m. Friday, the students will have the opportunity to take part in a variety show. Parents are invited to see what children have worked on during the week. The faculty consists of area directors, music directors, singers, dancers, actors and technicians who have an interest in sharing their craft with children. • Performance camp will be offered from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 4-16. This theater master camp is recommended for ages 8 to 15. Full tuition is $450. Please remit a non-refundable deposit of $50 with your application. The balance of $400 is due two weeks before the first day of camp. A sibling discount is not available for performance camp. A hot lunch is provided. Students in this camp will have an intensive rehearsal process with directors and choreographers, resulting in a vibrant production to be announced, performed on the Mill stage for an audience at 7 p.m. Aug. 16-17. Tickets are $5.

will present its second annual Cabaret entitled “Love is In the Air”, on Saturday Feb.15, at the Gateway Dining and Event Center on the campus of Virginia State University beginning at 7 p.m. The event will include a silent auction of items ranging from gift certificates to fine jewelry. Heavy hors d’oeuvres will be catered by Thompson Hospitality, and wine will be served. Tickets are $50 per person and may be purchased through PayPal on the Symphony’s website (www.psova.net), or at the following locations: Bland’s Florist, 618 E. Washington Street, Second Hand Rose, 11 N. Sycamore Street, both in Petersburg; or at Johnson’s Cleaners, located at 1919 Boulevard in Colonial Heights. For more information contact Florence Rhue at 804 931-7778 or 804 8611131.

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