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Vol. 11 No. 23 FEBRUARY 28, 2009 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2014 THURSDAY,

IN THE COMMUNITY Real estate tax relief for elderly, disabled

Foundation gets the ball rolling for accessible playground

COLONIAL HEIGHTS — According to Commissioner of the Revenue Bill Feasenmyer, citizens who have previously received real estate tax relief in the city of Colonial Heights should have already received new forms for the 2014 tax year. He says that new filers can secure the necessary forms at the Commissioner of the Revenue Office in City Hall or by calling to have one mailed to you. “Please remember that all sources of income, including but not limited to pensions, social security and wages, as well as any other assets such as checking and savings accounts, savings certificates, other real estate, personal property, etc. must be documented before eligibility can be determined,” Feasenmyer says. For more information, call 5209280.

50 and Better Group luncheon COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The Colonial Heights Presbyterian Church 50 and Better Group will hold its monthly luncheon beginning at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 21. Lunch is $5 and entertainment will be provided by The Dancing Grannies. If you are not called monthly, you are asked to make your reservation by Wednesday, Feb. 19. Anyone age 50 or older is welcome.

American Legion Auxiliary fundraiser COLONIAL HEIGHTS — On Saturday, Feb. 22, American Legion Auxiliary Unit 284 Colonial Heights will be hosting its second annual Wine Gala & Wreath Auction fundraiser. A variety of wines will be available for tasting as well as foods and cheeses. There will also be beer at the event. There will be light music, a 50/50 drawing, door prizes and the night will end with a live auction of seasonal wreaths created and donated by local crafters. There will be spring, patriotic, St. Patrick’s Day, Halloween, fall, Wine Cork, Virginia Tech, just to name a few of the many themes. Profits from this event are to fund the various community projects the Auxiliary supports. The Auxiliary’s main focus is veterans, children & youth, education and community. The event is from 7 to 10 p.m. at the American Legion Post 284, 505 Springdale Ave. A donation of $20 includes wine tasting, glass of wine, and food. Reserved tables for groups are available with purchased tickets. For tickets and information or if you would like to make a donation, please contact Rita Feasenmyer 804-337-0905 or any Auxiliary member.

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Maddie Mann shows off the architectural drawing for the accessible playground to be built in Colonial Heights by the Maddie Mann Foundation.

Momentum builds as more fundraisers are planned BY VANESSA REMMERS STAFF WRITER

adison Mann was 14 the first time she stepped foot on a playground. “The first time I put her on there, it was emotional for me. Because you don’t think about it, that she has never been on a playground and she is 14,” Jamie Mann, Madison’s mom, said. RACHAEL QUICK/PROGRESS-INDEX PHOTO That was a year ago. Shown is a close up view of the architectural drawing for the accessible playNow the 15-year-old Dinwiddie resiground to be built in Colonial Heights by the Maddie Mann Foundation. dent, who is wheelchair-bound, plays baseball with the Miracle League, which pliant with the American with Disabiliorganizes baseball programs for children ent, but it’s good for her. She loves being ties Act. A level, flat, poured rubber area with special needs. After the games, Mad- around the other kids.” Other than what her parents have been would be installed around the play equipison occasionally plays at the wheelchairable to install in the backyard, there was ment. accessible playground in Chesterfield no where in Madison’s hometown that Colonial Heights approached the famiCounty behind Lloyd C. Bird High she could go and play. Michael and Jamie ly about possibly using White Bank Park School. Mann want that to change. as the playground site. The city, Jamie “There were days that I would just Madison’s parents established the said, would be an ideal spot for the park drive home and bawl,” Madison’s mom said of seeing Madison being able to play Maddie Mann Foundation for Accessible because it would serve more people in Play that will seek to raise about $200,000 the Tri-City area. baseball and then on the playground. for a playground accessible to the wound“I hope that continues to be an option The playground is in the middle of ed military, elderly, and disabled people. for us. Because the Tri-Cities is really other baseball fields, so Madison is able Drawings from Cunningham Recreation where I want it to be,” Jamie Mann said. to interact with children her age. include a play structure with a ramp that But the construction plans will not be “We have always had things that she make the playground completely wheelfinalized until more money is raised. can do here at home,” Michael Mann, chair-accessible. It would also included Madison’s father, said. “She hasn’t been Please see PLAYGROUND, Page 3 swings that fit wheelchairs and are comout with everybody else. And it’s differ-

- BettyMedeiros,member,AmericanLegionPost284Auxiliary Betty Medeiros is a member of the American Legion Post 284 Ladies Auxiliary and served as the organization’s president last year. Medeiros used the position to impact the community by assisting children and veterans through numerous charity efforts. Medeiros joined the post under Charles Medeiros, her husband of 44 years. Charles Medeiros was a Vietnam veteran who served in the U.S. Army from 1966 to 1971, before retiring as an E-5. The couple lives in South Chesterfield.

What were your duties as ladies auxiliary president?

think about how veterans are treated in this country?

We have a bingo night to raise money because we do Easter baskets. We do at least 50 to 60 baskets every year that go to the food bank in Colonial Heights. On Sunday mornings, we have vets at the hospital that the auxiliary ladies take to the church in the hospital. Every year we send a girl to Girl’s State. [Girl’s State is a program sponsored by the American Legion nationally, that teaches girls how the U.S. government functions.]

Some veterans just don’t get the recognition they should.

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What do you like about being a part of the auxiliary?

A lot it’s doing things for the children and for the veterans.

Why are veterans’ affairs important to

you?

My husband is a veteran and this whole post consists of veterans. I joined as an auxiliary member under my husband because he is a veteran.

What do you

How do you think Americans can improve this [recognizing veterans]?

That’s just it, everyone is trying. I think it’s better than what it was. It just seems that things are not as good as they should be.

Betty Medeiros is a member of the American Legion Post 284 Ladies Auxiliary and served as the organization’s president last year.

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 OUR OPINIONS

New center improves fight against cancer

ancer treatment in the Tri-Cities has taken a major step forward with the opening of the new Southside Regional Medical Center Medical Arts Pavilion. The two-story 32,500-square-foot center provides a one stop location for radiation, oncology and women’s imaging center. The pavilion, built adjacent to SRMC, combines the services of the SRMC Cancer Center and Women’s Imaging Center, Tri-Cities OB/GYN Associates and The Virginia Cancer Institute. Tri-Cities OB/GYN Associates began taking patients in the new space on Nov. 6, 2013, and both the Women’s Imaging Center and the Virginia Cancer Center moved in on Jan. 6. Rendina Companies, which specializes in health care real estate development, broke ground on the $10 million building in October 2012 and leased the building to SRMC and other physicians. David Penberthy, medical director of radiation oncology, said that he expected the number of oncology patients to grow at SRMC due to the convenience of the center. “In this region, a lot of people are traveling to get care. They are going to Richmond or North Carolina,” Penberthy said. Before the pavilion opened, cancer services were located in the hospital’s old location on South Adams Street when SRMC relocated to South Crater Road and Wagner Road in 2008. The new cancer facility doubles the size of the SRMC Cancer Center from 10,000 square feet to 20,000 square feet. The center is expected to pull patients from well beyond the Tri-Cities area since it is unrivaled from here south past the North Carolina border. The center houses the most modern equipment. One of the cancer center’s most state-of-the-art piece of equipment includes a linear accelerator for the center’s radiation department. A linear accelerator is used to effectively identify moving tumors and target them with radiation, minimizing damage to other areas of the body. SRMC prioritized the need for a new oncology center after a needs assessment two years ago identified it as important to the region. Now the new Southside Regional Medical Center Medical Arts Pavilion will meet the needs of the community as it fights cancer and other illnesses.

The perfect name for a passion of helping wildlife

in Fox has the perfect name for her life’s passion. Fox is the owner of Forever Wild Inc., a wildlife rehabilitation center with sanctuaries in Chesterfield and Dinwiddie counties. Fox says she will take in any animal that needs her care. Her two in-home rehabilitation centers are filled with squirrels, owls, rabbits, fawns, crows, hawks and raccoons. Fox said she has taken in 1,686 animals as of October 2013. You can say Fox is a critter sitter. The goal, she said, is to return all of the animals back into the wild. “Imprinting on a human is a death sentence,” she said. So far, Forever Wild has kept to its goals. About 97 percent of the animals that come to the center are released back into the wild. Only 1.5 percent are beyond rehabilitation and are euthanized, according to Fox. And some like Derby — a barred owl that perched on Fox’s arm during a recent interview — stay with Fox and become “education ambassadors.” As an education ambassador, Derby accompanies Fox to community and school events as she introduces the public to a wide range of wildlife issues. Fox says her main goal is to teach people that wild is wild. Her in-home units are subject to inspection at any time. The Department of Game and Inland Fisheries, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and the United States Department of Agriculture all monitor Fox’s sanctuaries. The center relies on fundraisers, private donations and money out of Fox’s pockets to keep going. She hopes that she can one day merge her two in-home rehab centers into a Chesterfield facility that has a veterinarian on staff. That way, the animals in her care wouldn’t have to travel to a veterinarian’s office to receive care. Fox and Forever Wild are doing a great service for the wild animals of the region. We hope the organization can grow in order to continue its good works for wildlife.

YOUR OPINIONS

A positive experience at tire, auto center To the Editor:

If you are looking to have anything done on your vehicle, you have to check out Lowry Tire and Auto Center at 126 N. Crater Road in Petersburg. When you call, you will speak with the owner Joe McNamara directly every time. He personally pursues how to earn your business, is more than willing to answer questions and offer advice, and runs a very recognized and competitive company that consists of just that location. With the uniqueness of having a single location, the pride behind it and customer service associated with it are remarkable. Yet, Lowry Tire has chosen to be a part of a Road Hazard Program Nationwide Network of tire repair places with a 1-800 number for you to use to locate the closest network member whenever and wherever you need it. On top of that, their program is very reasonably priced and lasts for the lifetime of the tires. Now this is my first impression of this business, as I had not ever used them before. However, I did extensive research to comparison shop over two dozen places in the Tri-City area, collecting information on a spreadsheet for four new tires, rotation, balance, mileage warranty, road hazard program, alignment, military discount and even state inspection. After all the information was collected and discussions were done, Lowry and Joe came across as the clear-cut choice to go with. I got all of the above work done as soon as possible and all at once while I waited! No wonder their card says “Everything but Paint.” Joe is honest, forthright and caring, while instilling this in his staff as well. I am looking forward to my returning with my next needs for both my 2003 Mazda Protégé 5 and my husband’s 2004 GMC Envoy XUV. I just can’t say enough positive feedback about Joe and Lowry Tire! Oh, and when you go there, be sure to also say hello to Hubcap the cat. Lori McLain Colonial Heights

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.

Keep your donations locally to help animals To the Editor: I would like to comment on the letter to the editor on Jan. 24, 2014, in The Progress-Index written by Jennifer O’Connor of PETA. The general public needs to know that Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus have been attacked in the media and the courts endlessly. The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has paid a settlement of $9.3 million in their attempt to outlaw elephants at Ringling Brothers Circus. ASPCA lost its suite against the Ringling Brothers. Many organizations that advertise on a national level for donations for animals spend millions of dollars a year trying to limit or take away your rights to have pets. These groups are often behind attempts to outlaw certain breeds of dogs, exotic pets, farm animals and even hunting and fishing. Money that people think goes to help animals in shelters and rescues are often used to lobby politicians for legislation that limits pet and animal ownership in America. When making donations to these groups, please do your research. Keep your donations local. Visit the shelter or rescue. Please ask questions of that organization. Don’t let some commercial of a cute kitten or starv-

ing dog take your money to be used to create more legislation that will affect animals being owned and raised by a good zoo, a responsible circus, farms or loving families. Buddy Waskey Colonial Heights

Is traitor the word for Va. attorney general? To the Editor: The definition of a traitor is “a person who is not loyal to his country (or in this case the laws of the commonwealth of Virginia) or one who betrays”. Why, then, do we have an attorney general in Virginia elected to a state office who refuses and chooses to ignore the law concerning gay marriages when it is his responsibility “to defend and enforce the laws”? The word traitor comes to mind in this situation. Hugh Luebehusen Colonial Heights

As below, so above To the Editor: As below, so above. A believer prays, and heaven responds. A sinner repents, and the angels rejoice. A mission succeeds, and God is glorified. A believer rebels, and the Holy Spirit is grieved. I believe these things, yet somehow I keep forgetting them. I forget that my prayers matter to God. I forget that the choices I make today bring delight or grief to the Lord of the universe. I forget that I am helping my neighbors to their eternal destinations. You ascended before our eyes, and we turned back grieving, only to find You in our hearts. The Father’s redemption plan meets all of mankind’s needs. He continues to intercede on our behalf. At the same time, the indwelling Holy Spirit molds us to avoid temptation and life crisis. Wayne Robert Scott Petersburg

What are you doing for your heart health or what habits would you like to adopt? John Ronkartz Colonial Heights

Tammy Curtis Colonial Heights

Tremoyne Moss Dinwiddie

Roni Bruce Petersburg

“I take my medicine religiously and I’m trying to exercise.”

“I’m a member of Gold’s Gym and I try to go three times a week. I’m also on a cleanse.”

“I just would like to chang e my eating habits. I’m always on the go.”

“I take my medication for my cholesterol.”

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So far, the Mann family and the foundation’s volunteers have raised about $5,000 through several fundraising events in Colonial Heights and surrounding localities. Now that the family has much more time to dedicate to raising money, this next year is going to be even bus-

ier, Jamie Mann said. Madison has been surgery-free for the past two years. In her first 13 years, Madison went through 15 surgeries. Plus, in December, the foundation received a nonprofit status. “We can really get the ball rolling with the fundraiser,” Jamie Mann said. One of the first fundraising events this year will be the Harbor Blast Concert Series at the Appomattox

Small Boat Harbor. The foundation will receive proceeds from money collected from the concerts, which start the first weekend in May and will run through October. “We have time now to do something for others and try to make a little bit of a difference in the area,” Jamie Mann said. • Vanessa Remmers can be reached at 804-722-5155 or vremmers@progressindex.com

New leader named for medical center Douglas Moyer returns to SRMC as CEO FROM STAFF REPORTS

PETERSBURG — Later this month, Douglas Moyer will be making a return to Southside Regional Medical Center as its CEO. Moyer is currently CEO of Mary Black Health System in Spartanburg, S.C. He previously served as chief operations officer at SRMC from 2007 to 2009. “It’s a pleasure to wel-

come Doug back to Southside,” William A. Young Jr., chairman of SRMC’s Board of Trustees said. “His focus on quality, valuable experience and familiarity with our hospital will enhance our work to care for the Tri-Cities and southern Virginia community.” Under Moyer’s leadership, MBHS’s focus on quality was recognized with accreditations as an Advanced Primary Stroke Center and Chest Pain Center, and awarded Nurses Improving Care for Healthsystem Elders designation

for geriatric care. The hospital also expanded services during his tenure to include a robotic surgery service line and the recruitment of new physicians to the medical staff. For these and other accomplishments, he was awarded the CEO Excellence in Leadership Award from Community Health Systems in 2011. SRMC named current CEO Michael Yungmann in July 2010. He officially took over the position July 26, 2010.

WEEKLY CALENDAR TODAY FEBRUARY

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

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. ETTRICK — The Petersburg Symphony Orchestra will present its second annual cabaret, “Love is in the Air,” at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Gateway Dining and Event Center on the campus of Virginia State University. Silent auction included. Tickets are $50 each and may be purchased through PayPal on the symphony’s website, www. psova.net or at the following locations: Johnson’s Cleaners, 1919 Boulevard in Colonial Heights; and Bland’s Florist, 618 E. Washington St., and Second Hand Rose, 11 N. Sycamore St., both in Petersburg. For information, call Florence Rhue at 804-931-7778 or 804-861-1131. PETERSBURG — On Saturday, Petersburg National Battleﬁeld will offer a park ranger-led auto caravan tour to discuss the various Civil War fortiﬁcations used during the Siege of Petersburg. The eight-hour tour begins at 9:15 a.m. at the Eastern Front Visitor Center, located at 5001 Siege Road in Petersburg. Participants will proceed along the siege lines around Petersburg where the tour will conclude 3:30 p.m. at Union Fort Gregg. There is no cost for this tour as it occurs during a fee free weekend in honor of Presidents Day. For more information or to reserve a space, please call Park Ranger Randy Watkins at 804-732-3531 ext. 205 or e-mail him at Randolph_Watkins@nps.gov. CHESTERFIELD — Henricus Historical Park will host Family Fun Day Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This event will focus on 17th-century life featuring Colonial games, art projects and role-play activities at Henricus Historical Park. Admission for this event is $11 for adults and $9 for children 3-12. Patron adult admission is free and Patron child admission is $2.50. Registration is required by Feb. 14 by calling the educa-

The AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program provides free federal and Virginia income tax prep and filing for low to moderate income taxpayers, especially those 60 and older. Volunteer preparers are trained and IRS certified. Two sites in the Tri-Cities area are now open through mid April: • St. Ann’s Church, located at 17111 Jefferson Davis Highway, S. Chesterfield. Hours are Mondays and Fridays from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. and on Wednesdays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Walk-ins only. • Petersburg Goodwill, located at 65 Crater Circle, Petersburg. Open Mondays a n d We d n e s d ay s a n d appointments can be made by calling 804-451-1772. Walkins taken if time allows. Please bring photo ID, social security cards for each person who will be listed on the return, and documentation for income and expenses.

There’s still time to apply for crisis assistance RICHMOND — Applications for Crisis Assistance from the Virginia Department of Social Services’

TUESDAY 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 . COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The city of Colonial Heights, in conjunction with Dinwiddie County, is hosting college baseball this weekend with all games free to the public. The College of St. Rose from Albany, N.Y., will play Post University from Danbury, Conn., at noon Sunday at Shepherd Stadium, 901 Meridian Ave. DINWIDDIE — Petersburg National Battleﬁeld will present a ranger talk about weaponry used by various forces at Five Forks including infantry, cavalry, and artillery and the affects those weapons had on the enemy. The presentation will begin at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Five Forks Visitor Contact Station, located at 9840 Courthouse Road near the intersection of Courthouse Road and White Oak Road in Dinwiddie County. For more information, call 804-469-4093.

MONDAY FEBRUARY

Free tax preparation

(VDSS) Energy Assistance Program (EAP) are being accepted through Monday, March 17. Crisis Assistance is designed to help households overcome energy emergencies that cannot be met by other resources. Families and individuals must apply through their local department of social services office. An energy emergency is determined when a household has no heat or is in imminent danger of being without heat. Examples include: lack of heat, primary heat utility cut-off is imminent, and inoperable or unsafe heating equipment. Crisis Assistance may include: payment of primary heat utility security deposit; purchase of primary home heating fuel; payment of primary heat utility bill; repair of heating equipment; replacement of heating equipment; and/or provision of supplemental heating equipment/ maintenance. Last year, just more than 23,000 households received assistance. In addition to applying through their local department of Social Services, citizens can also screen for services or apply online at www.commonhelp.virginia.gov. For more information on the EAP visit http://www.dss.virginia. gov/benefit/ea/index.cgi.

who have been wounded, gassed, injured or disabled in line of duty during time of war is invited to attend. For more information, visit the DAV Petersburg Chapter 47 web site: www.davmembersportal.org/chapters/va/47.

tion department at 804-318-8797. Henricus is located at 251 Henricus Park Road. COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The city of Colonial Heights, in conjunction with Dinwiddie County, is hosting college baseball this weekend with all games free to the public. The College of St. Rose from Albany, N.Y., will play Post University from Danbury, Conn., at noon Saturday at Shepherd Stadium, 901 Meridian Ave. The two teams play a second game at 3 p.m. at Shepherd Stadium. PETERSBURG — The Petersburg Chapter of Saint Paul’s College National Alumni Association will meet at 11 a.m. Saturday at Saint Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 228 Halifax St. Meetings are open to area alumni and friends of the college.

SUNDAY FEBRUARY

BRIEFLY

COLONIAL HEIGHTS — American Legion Post 284, 505 Springdale Road, holds bingo every Monday. Doors open at 5 p.m., and games start at 7. Food is available for a nominal fee. For directions, or information about membership requirements or activities of the American Legion, visit the Post 284 Web site, http://mysite. verizon.net/legion284 or call 526-5656. COLONIAL HEIGHTS — Triad (senior citizens and public safety agencies) will meet from 1-2 p.m. Monday in the Senior Center as an ongoing monthly session to address concerns and issues to optimize safety and wellness and improve the quality of life for senior residents. The Senior Center is located inside the Colonial Heights Community Building, located at 157 Roanoke Ave. All interested citizens are invited to attend. For more information, call 804-520-9220. PETERSBURG — The Disabled American Veterans Petersburg Chapter 47 will hold its next meeting on Monday at the American Legion Post 2, 820 Winﬁeld Road. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting begins at 7. All military veterans

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, call Chantal Emerson at 804-520-9384. COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The Alzheimer’s Association Greater Richmond Chapter will sponsor a support group meeting at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Care Advantage, 3509 Boulevard. COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The Colonial Heights Chapter 1472 of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) will meet at the Colonial Heights Library at 2 p.m. COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The Central Virginia Coin Club will hold its regular monthly meeting at Dante’s Pizzeria, 2900 Cedar Lane, at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. For more information, call Jim Ransom at 691-6286.

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. CHESTER — The American Red Cross Web of Hope welcomes all who would like to learn to knit or crochet to its monthly meeting held at Chester Baptist Church, 4317 School St., on the third Wednesday of each month from 10 a.m. to noon. All are welcome to participate, or you may help this program by donating new yarn. For information, call Linda Southward at 779-3453 or Angela Guastella at 530-0871. PETERSBURG — Petersburg Chapter 28, National Active and Retired Federal Employ-

Wrestling event coming to PG High School PRINCE GEORGE — Big Time Wrestling makes its Virginia debut on Saturday, March 1, at Prince George High School as a f u n d r a i s e r fo r P r i n c e George athletics. S i x t e e n - t i m e Wo rl d Champion “Nature Boy” Ric Flair will be headlining the show. Other superstars will include Big Van Vader, Matt Hardy, “Hurricane” Shane Helms and T he Patriot. There will also be a women’s match with Reby Sky vs. Amber O’Neil. Ticket holders can meet Ric Flair and all the stars, for photos and autographs starting at 5 p.m. Wrestling action begins at 7 p.m. Tickets cost $50 front row; $40 second row; $30 third row; $20 for rows 4-5; $15 general admission in the bleachers, and $10 for PGHS students. Tickets can be purchased at Hooters of Chester, Jimmy’s Burger Spot of PG/ H o p ewe l l a c ro s s f ro m S t r o s n i d e r C h ev r o l e t , Hopewell Quick Lunch, or online at Big Time Wrestling and http://www. brownpapertickets.com/ event/530407. All proceeds from this event will benefit PGHS athletics.

ees (NARFE), will hold its monthly meeting on Wednesday, 10:30 a.m., at the Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer, 1769 S. Sycamore St. This chapter serves the cities of Petersburg, Hopewell and Colonial Heights, as well as the surrounding counties. Retirees and active employees from all Federal agencies are invited to attend this meeting, as well as spouses, annuitants, and guests. Guest speaker will be Petersburg Sheriff Vanessa Crawford. For more information, call Jack McMurchy, chapter president, 458-3835. HOPEWELL — The Appomattox Regional Library System (ARLS) will present Theresa G, a living history performer, at 12 p.m. on Wednesday, at the Hopewell Library as part of the library’s Black History Month celebrations. She will be performing as Rosa Parks. The public is invited.

THURSDAY FEBRUARY

COLONIAL HEIGHTS — Colonial Heights 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 — 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 — 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 p.m. Thursday. The day’s program will be sponsored by the Senior Center. 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 — An Amputee Support Group meets the third Thursday of each month at 5 p.m. at HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital, 95 Medical Park Blvd. All patients who have experienced an amputation, as well as their family and friends are invited to attend. For more information, contact Stephanie Thompson at 504-8100 or stephanie.thompson@healthsouth. com. COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The Association of Military Retirees meets at 7:30 p.m. the third Thursday of every month in the Colonial Heights Community Building. Military retirees of all branches of service and their spouses, and Reserve and National Guard retirees are invited to become members. All active duty members with 18 or more years service are invited to become a member. COLONIAL HEIGHTS — If you are a family member or friend of someone who has dementia, including Alzheimer’s, and would like to join a support group, please call 526-6851. Support groups are meeting on the first and third Thursday of each month 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. COLONIAL HEIGHTS — Veterans of Foreign Wars Robert E. Lee Post 2239 and the Ladies Auxiliary meet at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the Post Home, 14705 Jefferson Davis Highway. CHESTERFIELD — The Chesterfield County Senior Advocate invites anyone raising grandchildren or relatives’ children to attend Grandparent Connection. This monthly support group meets the third Thursday of each month, 4:30-6 p.m., at the Community Development Building, 9800 Government Center Parkway, Chesterfield. Free child care is available and light refreshments are served. For more information about this support group, call 804-768-7878 or email Leidheiserd@chesterfield.gov .

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In memory MAGDALENE H. DOWNING

Magdalene H. Downing, 75, of Colonial Heights, died Wednesday Feb. 5, 2014, at Southside Regional Medical Center in Petersburg. She was born March 17, 1938, in Altenburg, Germany. She married James F. Downing who served in the U.S. Air Force in 1959 and he preceded her in death. She was a devoted and loving mother and grandmother. She is survived by: her children, Renee Hardee, Angela Adenauer, Stacy J. Downing; sons-in-law, John Hardee and Barry Adenauer; and her grandchildren, Ava Adenauer, Riley Adenauer and Camille Adenauer. The family will be hosting a celebration of life at the Petersburg Country Club on Sunday, Feb. 16, between the hours of 1 and 4 p.m. Our mother will always be in our hearts and will never be forgotten.

ROBERT E. HUDSON SR.

Robert E. Hudson Sr., 89, of Colonial Heights, passed away Friday, Feb. 7, 2014, at his residence. He was born Aug. 27, 1924, to the late Joseph and Frankie Hunly Hudson and was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Mary Pearl Hudson. Mr. Hudson was a World War II United States Army veteran and a recipient of a Purple Heart. He was a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather and an avid hunter. He is survived by: two sons, Robert E. Hudson Jr. and wife, Sue, of DeWitt, and Roland E. Hudson and wife, Yvette, of Dinwiddie; grandchildren, Keith R. Hudson and wife, Julia, Kimberly F. McCartney, Justin A. Hudson, Roland Hudson Jr. and wife, Lorri, Holly N. Hudson, Meghan E. Hudson; and numerous great-grandchildren. The family received friends Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2014, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Colonial Heights chapel of E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes and Crematory, 2033 Boulevard. Funeral services will be private. Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall. com.

CRIME The following information was provided by the Colonial Heights Police Department. • Andrews, O’Keith Z., 19, of the 1400 block of St. Johns, Brooklyn, N.Y., was charged with forgery: bank notes, fraud: false pretense and aid or abet in larceny on Jan. 31. • Harris, Mary Elizabeth, 21, of the 13900 block of Jeff Davis Hwy., Chester, was charged with probation violation. • Hashbarger, Troy Elvin, 20, of the 16200 block of Ridge Court, McKenney, was charged with fail to appear on Jan. 31. • White, Troy Devon, 25, of the 700 block of W. Marshall St., Petersburg, was charged with embezzlement and aid or abet in larceny on Jan. 31. • Donikens, Alfred Eugene, 46, of the 19300 block of White Oak Road, Sutherland, was charged with trespass: general on Feb. 1 in the 600 block of Southpark Blvd. • Moss, Jason Allen, 39, of the 4900 block of Sinclair Lane, Baltimore, Md., was charged with violate protective order on Feb. 1. • Shaw, Benjamin E., 39, of the 1000 block of Old Oak Lane, Colonial Heights, was charged with driving under the influence on Feb. 1 at Dunlop Farms and Old Oak Lane. • 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 fail to appear on Feb. 1. • Tomlin, Michael Shane, 28, of the 1200 block of Briarcliffe Drive, Colonial

JOHN INCE JR.

Mr. John Ince Jr., of 703 Conduit Road, Colonial Heights, died Saturday, Feb. 1, 2014, at VCU Medical Center, Richmond, Va. Funeral services were private. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, 804-732-8911, www. jmwilkersonsince1874.com.

JERRILYN L.C. KIMES

Jerrilyn Lee Chronaberry Kimes, a longtime resident of Colonial Heights, passed away on Feb. 8, 2014, at the age of 72 after an extended illness. She was born in Springfield, Ohio, the only daughter and eldest of three children born to the late Norman H. Chronaberry and Jean Elizabeth Sergeant Davis. Following high school, Jerrilyn served in the U.S. Marine Corps then became a dedicated employee of American Greeting for 30 years. She is survived by her husband of 50 years Donald; daughter, Jill Ann (Kimes) Schreiber; two grandsons, Jackson Louis Schreiber and Nicholas William Schreiber; two brothers, Douglas and Daryl Chronaberry. Her love, care and companionship will be deeply missed by f amily and friends. A memorial service will be held 10:30 a.m. Feb. 15, 2014, in the Colonial Heights chapel of E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes and Crematory, 2033 Boulevard. In days following, a memorial service will be held in Springfield, Ohio, where Jerrilyn will be laid to rest. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in memory of Jerrilyn Kimes to Duke University Medical Center, Bryan Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center, 2200 W. Main St., Suite A200, Durham, NC 27705, or Colonial Heights Fire and EMS, P.O. Box 3401, Colonial Heights, VA 23834. Jerrilyn’s family is greatly appreciative to both for the support over the past several years. Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall. com. Heights, was charged with larceny: petit on Feb. 1. • Hall, Jonathan Andrew, 20, of the 3300 block of Ellenbrook Drive, Chester, was charged with fail to appear on Feb. 2. • Ray, Cameisha Monique, 20, of Locust Court, Petersburg, was charged with larceny: shoplifting under $200 on Feb. 2 in the 100 block of Southgate Square. • Reeves, Colin Zane, 20, of the 100 block of Hampton Drive, Colonial Heights, was charged with illegally posses alcohol on Feb. 2 in the 100 block of Hampton Drive. Please see CRIME, Page 5

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William “Bill” J. Flanagan, right, has been chief of staff for House Majority Leader Kirk Cox, R-Colonial Heights, for the past 21 years. Flanagan had a 30-year military career.

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RICHMOND — The aide walked into the giant sixthfloor office of House Majority Leader Kirk Cox, RColonial Heights, and presented papers to his boss. The two traded a few words, nodded and a decision was made. Legislative aide and chief of staff William “Bill” J. Flanagan has spent the past 21 years giving advice to Cox, and he also is known around the Capitol as Cox’s partner in the real representation of House District 66. “(Cox and Flanagan) talk to each other like equals,” Kelly Gee, a fellow legislative aide to Cox, said. Flanagan has a good 20 years on his boss, but age doesn’t seem to make a difference in their approach to policymaking. “He gets my opinion, whatever it is. I can’t be a yes man, I know that,” Flanagan said. “I don’t stand to be re-elected. He stands before the voters and I don’t. I don’t forget that.” Flanagan describes himself as mission-oriented

and impatient. As chief of staff to the majority leader, he’s constantly juggling bills, office traffic, constituent relations and, of course, the needs of his delegate. From 6:30 a.m. to shortly before 6 p.m. daily, Flanagan works nearly nonstop managing Cox’s office. Flanagan is quick and agile, darting across the room and onto the next task much faster than another man his age. Only a handful of delegates have been in the House as long as Cox, and fewer still have kept their original legislative aides. It’s as if someone forgot to tell Flanagan he’s supposed to retire. “We always joke, my wife and I, usually as you’ve been around for a long time as I have things are supposed to get a little easier ... (but) it’s more and more work,” Flanagan said. Sessions are only six to eight weeks long annually, but Flanagan’s position as right hand to Cox makes his work a full-time priority year-round. Flanagan acknowledges some people criticize

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• Apetz, Patrick A., 34, of the 400 block of Tammie Ave., Goose Creek, S.C., was charged with driving under the influence on Feb. 3 at Charles Dimmock and Temple. • Arpe, William Aaron, 20, of the 19400 block of Varenda Lane, South Chesterfield, was charged with vandalism, obstruct justice/resist arrest and littering on Feb. 2 at Roanoke and Meridian. • Coley, Walter Brian, 56, of the 1400 block of Branders Bridge Road, Colonial Heights, was charged with violation of court order on Feb. 3. • Howlett, Ashlea Latora, 24, of the 1800 block of Stegge Ave., Richmond, was charged with assault: simple on Feb. 3. • Lee, Lowell Stephen, 27, of the 6400 block of Shadybrook Lane, Richmond, was charged with driving under the influence on Feb. 3. • Miles, Devin Austin, 20, of the 200 block of Royal Oak Ave., Colonial Heights, was charged with violate conditions of release on Feb. 3. • Spicer, Jennifer L., 31, of the 200 block of Game Farm Road, Cumberland, was charged with violation of court order on Feb. 3. • Walker, Albert McKinley III, 37, of the 3300 block of Dupuy Road, South Chesterfield, was charged with fail to appear on Feb. 3. • Lea, Tiffany Autumn, 29, of the 2700 block of Forest Hills Road, Petersburg, was charged with larceny: petit on Feb. 4 in the 100 block of Southgate Square. • Murdock, Zachary David, 22, of the 3600 block of Hawick Drive, Colonial Heights, was charged with fail to appear on Feb. 4. • Pardo, David Jr., 27, of the 900 block of Ellerslie Ave., Colonial Heights, was charged with fail to appear on Feb. 4. • Barner, Kendall T., 26, of

North Carolina Street, Lawrenceville, was charged with fail to appear on Feb. 5. • Dennis, Dante Aaron, 24, of the 100 block of S. Crater Woods Court, Petersburg, was charged with probation violation on Feb. 5. • Sydnor, Deccaro Artace, 28, of the 500 block of S. South St., Petersburg, was charged with violation of court order on Feb. 5. Taylor, Tia, 35, of t he 3800 block of Vawter Ave., Henrico, was charged with fail to appear on Feb. 5. • Carabin, Caleb Hunter, 22, of the 400 block of Fulcher Lane, Chester, was charged with violate conditions of release on Feb. 6. • Cox, Robert Barton, 45, of the 300 block of Holly Hill Drive, Petersburg, was charged with larceny: grand on Feb. 6 in the 600 block of Southpark Blvd. • Johnson, Jeffrey G., 19, of the 2600 block of Poplar St., Hopewell, was charged with trespass: general on Feb. 6. • Kennedy, Andrew Jack, 22, of the 1400 block of Baxter Road, Petersburg, was charged with trespass: general on Feb. 6. • Lytle, Robert Alexander, 20, of the 1100 block of Cumberland Drive, Colonial Heights, was charged with fail to appear on Feb. 6. • McCarthy, Cody, 20, of the 500 block of Ringneck Drive, Prince George, was charged with assault: simple on Feb. 6. • Nishchuk, Tina Marie, 48, of the 200 block of E. Bank St., Petersburg, was charged with larceny: petit, fraud: false pretense and forgery on Feb. 6. • Rhodes, Lemond Chavell, 31, of the 2700 block of Martingale Road, Colonial Heights, was charged with larceny: shoplifting more $200 on Feb. 6. • 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.

Roper Memorial

Scholarships available for high school seniors The Southside Virginia Chapter, Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) will make available Roper Memorial Scholarships for qualifying high school seniors graduating in the spring or summer of 2014 from schools in the Fort Lee and surrounding Southside Virginia areas. Eligible high school seniors are encouraged to apply by contacting their guidance counselor for eligibility and application materials. Approximately 10 to 15 scholarships are awarded each year. The scholarships provide at least $1,000 to offset the cost of tuition at any qualified academic institution of higher education within the U.S. One scholarship is designated only for a qualifying JROTC senior, who must enroll in the Senior ROTC program at their selected college if awarded the scholarship. Application packets must be mailed and postmarked by March 3, 2014. For additional information, contact retired U.S. Army Col. Eugene Manner, Scholarship chairman, at 804-768-9360 or at macvsog40@aol.com .

Actor challenges college students to break stereotypes Malcolm Jamal Warner speaks during VSU Black History event BY LEAH SMALL

ETTRICK — MalcolmJamal Warner, best known for the Emmy nominated role of Theo Huxtable on “The Cosby Show,” spoke to Virginia State University students and faculty with poetry and wisdom during the school’s annual Black History dinner on Thursday, Feb. 6. Warner emphasized the importance of perpetuating positive images of the African-American community and maintaining self-confidence during his speech. He struck a chord with the students of the historically black university when he challenged them to be a positive influence despite negative images of AfricanAmericans in popular culture. “I work in a field that doesn’t always create images but perpetuates them,” he said. “We don’t have a balance, those who watch television would think that is all we are.” But Warner has used his

career to show a diverse view of African-American life. Warner said that his role as Theo Huxtable in “The Cosby Show” brought to life another story — one different from the stereotypes. “Some people said that the show was unrealistic because that wasn’t how black people lived and that a black doctor would never marry a black lawyer,” he said. “That show legitimized the black middle class, if you will.” The actor has continued his career with lead roles in other shows since “The Cosby Show.” A few of Warner’s roles include the show “Jeremiah” from 2002 to 2004 and the CBS sitcom “Listen Up!” from 2004 to 2005. He co-starred with comedian Eddie Griffin in the show “Malcolm and Eddie” and was a guest star on “The Fresh Prince of Bel Air.” Warner has used the media to promote positive images in a promotional commercial for VSU that emphasized the power of

education. Prominent black actors Angela Bassett and Blair Underwood were featured in other commercials promoting the university. He reminded students that they can have a positive influence on the community despite the impact of nega-

tive images. “It’s about walking tall and carrying yourself with pride and integrity,” he said. “Standing up for who you are is just as powerful.” • Leah Small may be reached at 722-5172 or lsmall@progress-index.com.

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Show off your talent COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The Colonial Heights Food Pantry and Colonial Heights Chamber of Commerce will present “Colonial Heights Has Talent” on March 8. The second annual event will be hosted by Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, 3110 Greenwood Ave. Colonial Heights Has Talent will feature local and regional talent of all kinds. Tickets are a $10 donation. All proceeds will be used to support the Colonial Heights Food Pantry. Tickets are 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 wishing to audition or be considered for the show is asked to contact Roger Green at the Chamber office, 804-526-5872 or Roger.Green@colonialheig htschamber.com or contact Lori Mollnow at the Colo-

SOUTH CHESTERFIELD — The Youth Ministry of Shiloh Baptist Church, 6711 Hickory Road, is sponsoring its “Youth Praise & Worship Talent Show Extravaganza” at Matoaca High School, 17700 Longhouse Lane, Chesterfield, on March 14, from 68 p.m. The church invites area youth praise dancers, mime and steppers ministries to participate with them. The church also welcomes other Christian individual talents, to include but not limited to, soloists, poets, skits, dancers, instrumentalists and comedians. Participants must register for the show by Saturday, Feb. 15. For registration, contact Sister Janique Christian at 804-387-3159 or e-mail ymsbc2010@gmail.com. Ticket admission to the show is $5, adults; $3 youth (6-7 years); and free for (5 and younger). For tickets, contact Sister Janique Christian at 804-605-3469, Sister Pearl

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Emmy Award nominee Malcolm-Jamal Warner speaks to Virginia State University faculty and staff during the university’s annual Black History dinner on Feb. 6.

CHESTERFIELD — A pancake dinner fundraiser will be held from 4-7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, at Cornerstone Assembly of God, 105551 Chalkley Road, (look for signs) in North Chesterfield. The fundraiser is being held to support and encourage Hannah Look as she prepares to go to Cambodia this summer to volunteer in orphanages as part of Reach the Nations Ministry. Look is a college student who has finished one year internship with Reach the Nations Ministry (in Richmond). All proceeds from the pancake din-

Public hearing COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The Colonial Heights School Board will hold a public hearing at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 25, at Colonial Heights Technical Building, 3451 Conduit Road, Audio/Visual Room. The board will be seeking public input for the 2014-2015 budget. Access to the proposed budget is available at the School Administration Office, 512 Boulevard.

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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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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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Alex Chini, left, and Ellen McCoy, both of Colonial Heights, are seen holding their first-place trophies and certificates after winning at the district level in the Elks National “Hoop Shoot” Free Throw Program contest. The district competition was held Jan. 26 in Suffolk. Both young people will now advance to the state competition, which is being held Sunday, Feb. 16, in Charlottesville. Chini is participating in the boys 8-9-year-olds category and McCoy is participating in the girls 10-11-year-olds category. If Chini and/or McCoy win in the state competition they will move on to the regional semi-finals set to be held in March in Maryland.

House GOP proposes bills on transportation, violence the adamant need for reform to improve access to critical intervention and prevention COMMENTARY services. By Del. Kirk Cox Our approach is twoR-Colonial Heights fold with both a legislative and budgetary component. HB 1, carEditor’s note: Delegate ried by Delegate Barbara Cox sends weekly updates Comstock, R-Fairfax, will during the General Assemstreamline existing and new bly session. This is his latest funding for intervention, report. prevention, and counseling services. This legislation ouse Republidedicates a funding stream cans are focused for sexual & domestic vioon issues that all lence agencies to increase Virginians care access to the important about. This week we held treatment and crisis servictwo press conferences devot- es they provide. Delegate ed to initiatives we’re supChris Peace, R-Hanover, has porting to better the lives of submitted a budget amendthe commonwealth’s citiment that would include zens. The first showcased $10.6 million in new funding legislation aimed at providin 2015 for Virginia’s domesing additional resources for tic and sexual violence treatsexual and domestic vioment and crisis prevention lence intervention, prevencenters. tion, and counseling servicI believe this legislation es. The second addressed will better serve victims of transportation reform inisexual assault and domestic tiatives. violence. Virginia is on the right This week we also held a track towards reducing vio- press conference to highlent crimes. Between 2006 light House Republicans’ and 2010, overall homicides seven transportation reform in Virginia declined by 8 initiatives aimed at increaspercent. However there is a ing the use of technology, troubling trend of increased prioritizing congestionsexual and domestic viorelief, and ensuring return lence across the commonon investment in transporwealth with intimate parttation spending. ner homicides increasing by HJ 122, patroned by Dele65 percent. At any given gate Jim LeMunyon, R-Fairtime, there are approximate- fax, requires the Secretary of Transportation and ly 14,000 active protective VDOT to create and impleorders on file in Virginia. ment statewide transportaThese numbers highlight

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Flanagan said he and Cox don’t have many disagreements, but each listens to the other respectfully. Flanagan arrived in Virginia on Jan. 10, 1961. An ROTC graduate from Cor nell University, he also received a master’s degree in food distribution and agricultural economics from the University of Delaware. The Army based Flanagan in Virginia, but he served in France, England, Germany, Thailand and Vietnam during his 30-year service and rose to the rank of colonel. His m i l i t a r y b a ck g ro u n d shows some of the more severe characteristics that betray he wasn’t born and bred into politics. In February 1992, Flanagan decided to retire from his armed forces job and volunteer for the George H.W. Bush re-election campaign, in which he worked as an election volunteer in Colonial Heights. Cox and Flanag an met during their work with the GOP in 1993. Cox later hired him

tion technology goals and a five-year plan of action. These goals are to be directed at enhancing the efficiency, safety, and convenience of all modes of transportation throughout the commonwealth. This legislation passed the House unanimously and will now head to the Senate for further consideration. HB 2, patroned by Delegate Chris Stolle, R-Virginia Beach, requires the Commonwealth Transportation Board and VDOT to develop and utilize a prioritization model for making determinations about all transportation projects. Stakeholders from various regions and backgrounds will collaboratively set “weights” for key factors like congestion mitigation, economic development, accessibility, safety, and environmental quality. It is critical we spend our precious transportation money on the most needed projects. The $1 million rest stop built in Arlington is an example of not using our money in an efficient manner. These are just a few pieces of legislation being carried by Republican members that will improve our transportation system. They highlight our goal of investing our transportation dollars wisely and in a way that will benefit the most Virginians. I closed my legislative survey this week and

mailed a results report to all respondents. Questions in this year’s survey cover taxes and spending, K-12 education, Medicaid expansion, ethics reform, and more. One response I particularly found reassuring was that 64 percent of respondents believe cutting government spending is the best way to address nationwide recession budgetary constraints. As a member of the House Appropriations Committee, I’m proud to note that to date we’ve cut nearly $7 billion in spending since 2007 and the commonwealth’s spending growth is well below the rate of inflation. If you’d like a full results report, please email me at delkcox@house.virginia. gov. Visitors to the capital this weekend included several students from Maggie Walker and Appomattox Regional Governor’s Schools; Colonial Heights Mayor Scott Davis; Chesterfield representatives of the Home Builders Association; Chesterfield students involved in Virginia21, a higher education advocacy group; and Chesterfield resident Caitlin Schoemmell who led a group representing Virginia Tech during Hokie Day. • Delegate Kirk Cox, R66th, is the House majority leader and represents Colonial Heights and parts of Chesterfield County.

as an aide during his third year in the House, a n d t h e y ’ve wo rke d together for 21 years. “We have the passion for some of the same issues,” Cox said. “We’re extremely close. I value him immensely.” An exercise enthusiast, Flanagan hits the g ym several times a we e k w i t h h i s w i f e Diane to manage stress. Only age kee ps him away from more vigorous hobbies like running and skiing. Flanagan celebrates 51 years with his wife this month. Together, they have three sons and one daughter, seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren living across the globe. He plans on retiring “sometime,” but said so far he doesn’t have plans to leave Cox’s side anytime soon. Cox said he values Flanagan as a longtime aide for his organization and relentless hard work. “I don’t believe that there’s anyway that the success that I have had would be possible (withCAPITOL NEWS SERVICE PHOTO out him)” Cox said. “He’s been instrumental William “Bill” J. Flanagan, standing, said he and House in helping me and get- Majority Leader Kirk Cox, R-Colonial Heights, don’t ting me there.” have many disagreements.

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COLONIAL HEIGHTS

1, 2, 3 bedroom apartments for rent. $550 & up. Water, sewer, stove, and refrigerator included. 804-520-4667 or 804-524-0589

Colonial Realty 804-526-5454

HOUSES FOR RENT PETERSBURG 1318 Washington St 3 Bedroom 1.5 Bath $720

Dinwiddie 24512 Lake Dr. 3 Bedroom 2.5 Bath $1,395

Ettrick/Colonial Heights/ Petersburg

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Two & Three Bedroom mobile homes. Monthly rentals 804-541-7386

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804-720-8321 804-720-8207

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