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LOCAL Chamber dinner COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The Colonial Heights Chamber of Commerce will host its “66th Annual Dinner Meeting” on Thursday, March 19, at the Lee Club, Building 9009, Battle Drive, Fort Lee. The event begins with a reception at 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m. Guest speaker will be Brett Leake, motivational comedian. Register now online at www. colonialheightschamber.com or email Roger.Green@colonialheightschamber.com
Cooking school COLONIAL HEIGHTS — For over 10 years, the Home Builders Association of Southside Virginia has partnered with Taste of Home to bring the nationally famous cooking school to the area. This year’s event will be held on Saturday, March 28, at Colonial Heights High School, 3600 Conduit Road. The event will begin at 3 p.m. with local vendors, featuring jewelry, handbags, flags, Pampered Chef, QVC products and much more. The cooking school will begin at 6:30 p.m. There will be plenty of door prizes. For tickets, call 804-732-2742.
Spring Bazaar & craft show COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The Awana Ministry of Calvary Baptist Church, located at 17001 Jefferson Davis Highway, is hosting a “Spring Bazaar & Craft Show” on March 28. The event is a fundraiser for the high school club to raise money to attend Awana’s National Summit event where members will compete in a Bible quiz competition, fine arts, and volleyball. Please email melissa.newcomb1@gmail for vendor information.
Tax preparation assistance COLONIAL HEIGHTS — Free tax preparation assistance for seniors is offered at the Colonial Heights Public Library from Feb. 3 through April 14, by appointment only. Appointments with a trained volunteer are available on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 12 p.m., and 1 p.m. To schedule an appointment, call the library at 520-9384.
Historical Society lecture COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The Colonial Heights Historical Society will continue its Lecture Series at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 11, in the large meeting room of the Colonial Heights Public Library, 1000 Yacht Basin Drive. Scott Williams, chairman of the military history committee for the Chesterfield Historical Society, will present “Lee’s Retreat through Chesterfield,” examining the various routes used by Confederate forces as they evacuated Richmond and Petersburg in early April 1865. The program is free and open to the public.
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BEWARE OF SCAM Colonial Heights sheriff warns of scammer targeting elderly residents
Sheriff Todd Wilson greets voters outside of the precinct at the Colonial Heights Community Center on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2013. Scammers are using Wilson’s name in targeting local residents. PROGRESS-INDEX FILE PHOTOS
By Shelby Mertens Staff Writer
COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The Colonial Heights Sheriff ’s Office says a scammer is using Sheriff Todd Wilson’s name in an attempt to trick citizens into sending them money. The scammer claimed to be a federal agent with the U.S. Department of Justice and demanded a check for $700. Wilson said his office has so far received four calls from citizens who received the phone call. He said it is the first time he’s heard of a scam that used his name. His office does not call and request payments over the phone. “Four is not a big number, but what alarmed me this time was that this was the first time targets, or potential victims, have reported that they were seeing the Colonial Heights Sheriff ’s Office’s number appear,” Wilson said. The scammers use an app that allows the Sheriff ’s Office’s number to appear on caller ID’s, Wilson said. “That adds a lot of legitimacy to the scam,” he said. The scammers are targeting elderly folks threatening to take away their disability if they don’t send the money. Wilson assures the public that the Sheriff ’s Office does not call citizens to collect payment over the phone or require money to be sent to them. “My thing is simple, we have to educate everyone here to get smarter about what information they provide over the phone,” he said. Anyone who receives this scam call is asked to contact the Sheriff 's Office at (804) 520-9352.
Sheriff Todd Wilson speaks during the ribbon-cutting for the new Colonial Heights Courthouse Friday, Oct. 18, 2013. Scammers are using Wilson’s name in targeting local residents. PROGRESS-INDEX FILE PHOTOS
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Fort Lee hosting new virtual town hall Contributed Report
FORT LEE — The Army post will hold a new kind of town hall meeting on March 11 from 2 to 3 p.m. that doesn’t require viewers to leave their house. Garrison Commander Col. Paul K. Brooks and other Fort Lee officials will be answering community questions and comments in an virtual forum that will be broadcasted on Command Channel 14 and will also be available for Internet streaming. The town hall will cover topics such as the new
installation access procedures, the Sisisky gate construction, fitness center upgrades, Soldier-4-Life initiatives and the new community resource guide, according to a Fort Lee press release. Viewers have the option to tune in via television or electronic devices. The virtual town hall is a more convenient way for those in the community to provide feedback, according to Stephen Baker, director of the Garrison Public Affairs Office and the moderator of the virtual town hall. “Realizing how busy this community is,
and the difficulties of bringing everyone together at a central location for a traditional town hall, the command group decided to try something new,” Baker stated. Any unanswered questions will be posted to the Army Fort Lee Facebook page, Baker said. The broadcast will only be available to Comcast subscribers located at Fort Lee or those located in the surrounding areas of Prince George, Colonial Heights and Petersburg. Channel 14 is listed as “government access” in the television
guide, Fort Lee notes. Viewers will be able to access the online streaming video through a link posted on Fort Lee’s Facebook page before the broadcast. Questions and comments may be submitted before, during or immediately after the program on the installation’s Facebook page or in an email sent to ArmyFortLee. pao@mail.mil. Names of those providing input will not be broadcasted on air, but Baker said individuals may be asked to provide contact information in order to give follow-up responses.
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The end is almost near, finally, for road project
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t has been a road project that seems to have gone on forever with no end in sight. For those who traverse the Boulevard in Colonial Heights, it feels as if the construction zone has been there for years. The construction zone has progressively moved south, leaving in its wake an improved streetscape. But when will it ever end? The short answer is not for a few more months. The contractual end of the $12 million project was scheduled for Jan. 21. But city officials expect that the Boulevard Modernization Project, which spans the main roadway from Lafayette Avenue to Westover Avenue, will be completed by the beginning of spring. The project, which was funded by the Virginia Department of Transportation, began in April 2013. The project is now centered on the southern end of the Boulevard. The city and the contractor, Shoosmith Construction Inc., have been negotiating on an extension date of the project. City officials say that much of the delay didn’t fall on the contractor, but on the lack of timely response by utility companies required to move their equipment to make way for construction. “That corridor has pretty much every common utility in it and all of those utilities have to be moved,” City Manager Thomas Mattis said. “You are pretty much at the mercy of their timeline and their contractors. Mattis also said that he understands that Colonial Heights residents are ready for the construction to be complete. “I appreciate that people are frustrated and that they have construction distress and are tired of putting up with it,” he said. But Mattis said that as the project gets down to the wire, there is not much that can be done to improve traffic flow in the meantime. “Truthfully, we are down to the final 60 days of a two-year project … there is not a whole lot that can be done to alleviate traffic [and] not a lot of alternative routes,” he said. “We continue to count on people’s patience and they have been really good. We are just as anxious as everyone else to get it done.” The finished product will include a number of improvements, including a continuous center turning lane, turning lanes at Dupuy Avenue, street lighting, landscaping, sidewalks and crosswalks, improved business access, bicycle lanes and storm drain system improvements. Construction weary drivers have two more months to complain about the Boulevard road project. After that, the two years of driving in a constant construction zone will be over. And drivers will then be able to enjoy a more modern, safer and convenient Boulevard — which is Colonial Heights’ main street.
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The other Judas Bible scholars tell us that certain conclusions pertaining to Scripture are conjecture rather than fact. Oftentimes overlooking proof discerned by comparing Scripture with other Scripture. The method used by the Holy Ghost to teach as described in I Corinthians 2:13-14. One example is the name of an Apostle named Lebbaeus who, according to Matthew 10:3, was surnamed Thaddaeus. He is conjectured to be identical with Judas mentioned in Luke 6.16 and Acts 1:13, there called the brother of James. We can explore this further by noting the names of the Apostles listed four times by four separate authors. Lists found in Matthew 10:1-4, Mark 3:13-19, Luke 6:12-16 and Acts 1:1214. A simplified version of these lists with names only appears below: (1) Simon, Andrew, James, John, Philip, Bartholomew, Thomas, Matthew, James, Lebbaeus, Simon, Judas Iscariot. (2) Simon, Andrew, James, John, Philip, Bartholomew, Thomas, Matthew, James, Thaddaeus, Simon, Judas Iscariot. (3) Simon, Andrew, James, John, Philip, Bartholomew, Thomas, Matthew, James, Judas, Simon, Judas Iscariot. (4) Peter, Andrew, James, John, Philip, Bartholomew, Thomas, Matthew, James, Judas, Simon. Comparing these lists of names reveals three well established facts: (1) An Apostle named Simon was also called Peter. (2) Judas Iscariot died before the last list was written. (3) The conjecture that Lebbaeus, surnamed Thaddaeus, was also called Judas is not conjecture - it’s a fact! Bill Cromer Colonial Heights
‘Net neutrality’ ruling could cost consumers If like your wireless internet plan, you should be able to keep it. But new federal regulations may take away your freedom to choose the best broadband plan for you. It’s all part of the federal government’s 332-page plan to regulate the Internet like a public utility — a plan President Barack Obama asked the Federal Communications Commission to implement in November and that is coming up for a vote Feb. 26. ‘Net neutrality’ ruling could be costly for all consumers. While the plan contains no shortage of regulations, the most problematic may be the new “Internet conduct” rule. It’s a vague rule that gives the FCC almost unfettered discretion to micromanage virtually every aspect of the Internet, including the choices that consumers have for accessing it. If a company doesn’t want to offer an expensive, unlimited data plan, it could find itself in the FCC’s cross hairs. But restricting service plan options is inherently anti-competitive and anti-consumer. The inevitable results will be higher prices and less service
for consumers along with an especially adverse impact on small providers and upstart competitors trying to differentiate themselves in a crowded market. You are strongly encouraged to call your representatives today and request they oppose any efforts by the Obama administration to takeover the internet and/or use the FCC to control and regulate the internet. Kenneth Hawk Mechanicsville, Va.
Free trade pacts are bad for America If you have noticed that jobs are scarcer than they used to be, that the cost of living keeps going up but incomes do not, that foreign countries are making most of the goods sold in America, and that goods cost more but are of inferior quality, these things can all be attributed to so-called free trade agreements. Sold to us with the lie that they will increase employment opportunities and prosperity, they achieve the opposite as they are designed to siphon our nation’s wealth and make us weaker. They erase the borders of countries (and constitutions in all but name only) and turn them into regional blocks. Think of the European Union. Most people do not realize that agreements such as the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) or the upcoming Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) and Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) contain rules and regulations that have nothing to do with free trade. A good example is the TPP where only five chapters of the 29 deal with trade. What does climate change, sustainable development, homeland security, the military, and international courts have to do with free trade? This would be a good question to ask our Congressmen. Patricia H. Miles Port Haywood, Va.
3 habits of American presidents worth repeating While George Washington’s birthday was not declared an official holiday by Congress until January 31, 1879, Americans have long taken this day to remember this great man, and honor his life and legacy. Today, although the federal government still officially calls the day “Washington’s Birthday,” many view the holiday more broadly as an opportunity to look back and remember all past American presidents – leading to it being popularly known as “Presidents’ Day.” Each presidency carries with it a legacy – moments, both good and bad, that changed the trajectory of our nation and formed building blocks for future direction. We often remember our presidents by their biggest decisions, the ones you read about in history books or biographies. But many times it was their small decisions and daily dedications that had considerable impact on our nation. Our nation would do well to heed
these lessons on principles and daily habits from some of our nation’s greatest leaders: Dwight Eisenhower: Choose character above all As a small boy, Dwight Eisenhower used the margins of his school books to scrawl notes about his teachers, rating them as “good” or “cross.” He continued this habit of writing character assessments into adulthood as he rated those he worked with in his military and political career. For Eisenhower, virtue was everything – for himself and for those upon which he surrounded himself. According to the Eisenhower Presidential Library, this habit created one of his best contributions to our nation; historians consider his personnel decisions as one of his greatest skills as a leader. Even when he found himself in a position where partisanship is often rewarded over virtue, Eisenhower chose character above all. Our first step in meeting the great challenges we face today is to remember the virtues of our nation and to surround ourselves with those who, too, are committed to those virtues. Abraham Lincoln: Keep new ideas near Abraham Lincoln’s intellectual curiosity followed him everywhere he went. Not known for his organizational skills, Lincoln famously used scraps of paper to write down ideas as they came to him – and tucked them away in his stovepipe top hat. He wanted to keep his ideas close, and he used those ideas to form speeches, cast vision, and build important debates. But out of these fragmented scraps of ideas came some of the most powerful ideas that changed the course of our nation. Lincoln’s discipline reminds us that even the smallest or rawest ideas can lead to important breakthroughs for our nation – we just have to keep the ideas coming. George Washington: Maintain allegiance to the common good Heroic leadership is hard, but for George Washington it was his legacy. For Washington, leadership was not about himself. He was motivated by his public life, not for self-interest, but rather to serve the greater good. He famously refused to accept payment for his services as Commander-in-Chief during the Revolutionary War because he knew the financial hardship our budding nation faced. He never took leave during the war. He had an unyielding commitment to a government by the people. He was a statesman, not a politician. Our nation trusted Washington, because he had an allegiance to the common good. Washington’s legacy reminds us of the heart and soul of our republic – freedom and a representative government – and how the preservation of that heritage rests on the shoulders of our leaders. These are only a few stories from three of the 43 individuals who have led our great republic over the course of our 238 year history. This Presidents’ Day, I encourage you to consider how our presidents’ collected interests, experiences, and unique traits have shaped our nation. Congressman Randy Forbes R-4th DistrictChesapeake, Va.
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WEEKEND FRIDAY ■ For Swift Creek Mill
Theatre fans, this weekend marks the last opportunity to see "Those Harvey Girls" at the theatre, located at 17401 Jefferson Davis Highway, Colonial Heights. "Those Harvey Girls" by Tom Width introduces the Harvey sisters bringing their vocal talents to the stage. This all-new show highlights three young girls growing up in rural, 1960s Virginia, sharing their spirit through song. The sisters have a unique perspective on the challenges and triumphs that have made them who they are today, and through it all, they have kept their faith and kept on singing. The event features gospel music legend Cora Harvey Armstrong in her third starring role on the Mill stage. The show runs through Saturday, March 7. Tickets are available for theatre only or buffet and theatre. Call 804-7485203 for reservations or visit www.swiftcreekmill. com for online ticketing.
SATURDAY ■ In Petersburg, a
photography exhibit "Inside The Darkroom" is showcasing four extraordinary photographers: International-awardwinning photographer, author and director of the Virginia Museum Fine Arts, Alex Nyerges; Virginia Commonwealth University graduate Francis Scott Horner; New York's Charles Martin; and the co-founder of the Kamoinge Workshop and Richmond born Louis Draper. The show runs through March 30 at Walton Gallery, located at 17 North Sycamore St. Gallery hours: Thursday & Friday 3-6 p.m., Saturday noon to 2 p.m., and by appointment. For more information, call (804) 732-2475, email: waltongallery@verizon. netor or visit the gallery's
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County Regional Heritage Center will present "The Underground Railroad: Conductors, Passengers, and Stations" at 2 p.m. on Saturday. This program will be presented by June R. Hill, long-time Prince George educator who will present special displays that were developed especially to accompany the program. A reception will follow the program. This event is free and open to the public. The Heritage Center museum galleries will also be open for the afternoon, including the newly renovated Clerk’s Office, its temporary exhibits and the museum shop it currently houses. The Center is located at 6406 Courthouse Road in Prince George County. For more information, call 863-0212 or e-mail PGHistory@aol.com
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and Sunday throughout March at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. the public is invited to visit the Children's Museum of Richmond for themed story times with a variety of favorite story book characters at all four locations. Also, this Saturday, children can meet their favorite story book princesses at the Chesterfield location as part of National Reading Awareness Month. There will be meet & greets at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. The Chesterfield location is: 6629 Lake Harbour Drive, Midlothian. At the Children's Museum of Richmond Central location on Saturday, there will be a celebration of Dr. Seuss' birthday, featuring fun, Seuss-themed crafts, activities and story times from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The central location is: 2626 W Broad St., Richmond.
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SVAR delegation helps promote legislation during 2015 Realtor Day on the Hill From Contributed Report
RICHMOND — More than two dozen Southside Virginia Association of Realtors members joined real estate professionals from across Virginia recently for the 2015 Realtor Day on the Hill. The local contingency was among 500-plus Virginia Association of Realtors members who came together Feb. 11 at Capitol Square in support of VAR’s legislative package and to meet with legislators during the General Assembly session. S VA R’s d e l e g a t i o n took part in a legislative briefing led by VAR Legislative Counsel Chip Dicks; attended classes; met with Southside Virginia’s senators and delegates about issues affecting homeowners and buyers, landlords and real estate licensees; attended the VAR luncheon featuring keynote speaker, author and former Congressman Tom Davis III; and networked with colleagues and policy makers during a legislative reception at The Jefferson Hotel. Many SVAR members also took part in other VAR Legislative Advocacy Conference events throughout the week, including committee and council planning sessions, course offerings, a broker roundtable and the Realtor Political Action Committee Awards Ceremony and Reception. VAR, the largest professional trade association in Virginia, introduced nine pieces of legislation on issues impacting the state’s 30,000 Realtors and the rights of property owners. “VAR has crafted some very significant legislation — ranging from educating buyers early on in the sale process in order to understand the need for flood insurance certification to asking for stiffer penalties for violent crimes that target Realtors and others who may be vulnerable. The bills we drafted represent the best interests of all property owners, not solely Realtors,” said
House Majority Leader Del. Kick Cox, R-66th District, meets with members of Southside Virginia Association of Realtors in his office during the 2015 Realtor Day on the Hill in Richmond. CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS
VAR President Deborah Baisden. Among those representing SVAR at Realtor Day on the Hill were President David Patsel, Napier Realtors ERA; President-Elect Ron Hardy, 1st Choice Realty Group; Immediate Past President John W. Brockwell, Weichert Realtors, Brockwell & Portwood; and RPAC Fundraising Chairman Libby Gatewood, Napier Realtors ERA. The Southside Virginia A ssociation of Realtors is a professional organization dedicated to promoting excellence in real estate business practices and advocating on behalf of the interests of private property owners. Its members also are members of the 29,000-member Virginia Association of Realtors as well as the National Association of Realtors. SVAR encompasses Colonial Heights, Hopewell, Petersburg, Chester, Emporia and Ettrick, and Dinwiddie, Greensville, Prince George, Surry and Sussex counties and much of Chesterfield County. The term Realtor is a registered collective membership mark that identifies a real estate professional who is an active member of the National Association of Realtors. For more info on SVAR, go to www.SVARealtors.com, or call 804-520-4496.
Members of the Southside Virginia Association of Realtors gather on the Capitol steps during the 2015 Realtor Day on the Hill in Richmond.
SVAR RPAC Fundraising Chair Libby Gatewood gets her copy of “The Partisan Divide,” co-authored by former Congressman Tom Davis III, autographed during Realtor Day on the Hill. Davis was speaker during the Virginia Association of Realtors’ legislative luncheon that day.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
FRIDAY, March 6 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 1 to 2:30 p.m. each Friday 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 — Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are held each Friday at 10 a.m. at: Second Presbyterian Church, 419 W. Washington St. (round the back come upstairs). Meetings are also also held at 5:30 p.m. each Monday-Friday
at the Tri-City Club, located at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in the rear of the building, (access through North Market Street in the large parking lot. The doors are at the top of the ramp). Call 24/7 for the AA hot line and more information, 452-1959.
SATURDAY, March 7 COLONIAL HEIGHTS — Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2239, 14705 Jefferson Davis Highway, holds bingo each 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.
SUNDAY, March 8 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. PETERSBURG
— Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are held each Sunday at 9:30 a.m. at the Tri-City Club, located at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in the rear of the building, (access through North Market Street in the large parking lot. The doors are at the top of the ramp). Call 24/7 for the AA hot line and more information, 452-1959.
MONDAY, March 9 COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The "Colonial Square Dancers," a nonprofit organization, meets from 7-9 p.m. each Monday at the Colonial Heights High School cafeteria on Conduit Road. Square dancers and visitors are welcome. For more information, call 804-720-2340. 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 http://mysite.verizon. net/legion284 or call 526-5656. PETERSBURG — Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are held each Monday at 10 a.m at
Second Presbyterian Church, 419 W. Washington St. (round the back come upstairs). Meetings are also held at 5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday at the Tri-City Club, located at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in the rear of the building, (access through North Market Street in the large parking lot. The doors are at the top of the ramp). Call 24/7 for the AA hot line and more information, 452-1959. 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. This group meets the second Monday of each month. COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The Tri-City Coin Club will meet at 5:30 p.m. Monday at the Colonial Heights Public Library, 1000 Yacht Basin Drive. This club meets the second Monday of each month.
TUESDAY, March 10 PETERSBURG — Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are held at 5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday at: the Tri-City Club, located at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
in the rear of the building, (access through North Market Street in the large parking lot. The doors are at the top of the ramp). Call 24/7 for the AA hot line and more information, 452-1959. COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The Tri-Cities Hokie Club and Alumni Association meets at 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month at the Colonial Heights Vocational School on Conduit Road. HOPEWELL — The Brain Injury Association of Virginia facilitates a free monthly support group for adults living with brain injury, as well as family, friends and other concerned people in the lives of those living with injury. This group meets from 6:157:45 p.m. Tuesday at the Hopewell branch of the Appomattox Regional Library System, 209 E. Cawson St. For more information about this group, contact Mary Wallace at 355-5748 or email mary@ biav.net. This group meets the second Tuesday of each month. CHESTERFIELD — Chesterfield County Domestic and Sexual Violence Resource Center is facilitating an anonymous community support group for victims of domestic and sexual violence on
the second and fourth Tuesdays from 6 to 7:30 p.m. If you are interested in attending, call 804-318- 8265 for more information. This support group is confidential. Anything you say is kept in strict confidence, as is the location. You do not need to use your name unless you choose to do so. The group’s goal is to support, encourage and provide resources to participants. COLONIAL HEIGHTS — City Council will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at City Council Chambers, located on the first floor of City Hall, 201 James Ave. City Council meets the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at this location. Special meetings may be called at City Council's discretion. Meetings are open to the public. For more information, call 520-9360. COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The Colonial Heights Public Library is offering its 2015 winter/spring story time sessions on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 11 a.m. Each session includes stories, music, lots of movement and a craft. Story hours are designed to help children gain important prereading skills, learn to socialize
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POLICE LOG COLONIAL HEIGHTS The following information was provided by the Colonial Heights Police Department.
House Appropriations Committee Chairman Del. Chris Jones, R-Suffolk, left, shakes the hand of House Majority Leader Del. Kirk Cox, R-Colonial Heights, right, after the budget conference committee report passed during the House session at the Capitol in Richmond, Thursday, Feb. 26. The House and Senate passed the budget conference report Feb. 26 for the first time in recent years. AP PHOTO/STEVE HELBER
Budget passes General Assembly ahead of schedule Editor’s note: Del. Kirk Cox sends weekly updates during the General Assembly session. This is his final report.
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’m pleased to report the final amendments to the 2014-2016 budget have passed the Republicanled House and Senate with strong bipartisan support, ahead of schedule, and with greater transparency than any time in recent memory. The 2015 Session is in great contrast to the budget process in 2014 when Governor McAuliffe and his legislative allies held the budget hostage for more than three months by embedding Medicaid expansion in the budget. Virginians can be proud that, unlike Washington where stagnation is the rule, Virginia’s General Assembly is back on track and focusing on doing the people’s business. Consistently throughout session, from my legislative survey and during my two telephone town halls, I heard from constituents that cutting government spending should be a top priority for the House. This was a guiding principle when crafting the budget, with spending down almost $1 billion less than last year’s enacted budget. We’ve worked to
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make sure your taxpayer dollars are targeted to sound investments in core priorities. Our budget represents a commitment to improving the quality of life for Virginians, conservative spending, with provisions for strengthening existing safety net programs for those in the most need. Reflective of our efforts to help those in need is the $105.4 million included in the budget for mental health services to over 21,600 individuals and $27.7 for our health care safety net. This builds on our previous efforts to provide services for individuals with serious mental illness and substance abuse disorders. Money is targeted to additional therapeutic drop-off centers, bringing the total to 30 for the commonwealth. These centers allow a person to be held safely for evaluation and finding a hospital bed without tying up law enforcement. Further, the money works to expand children’s psychiatry
and crisis services in five regions to serve more localities. A budget amendment I championed to restore and expand funding for community-based brain injury services was partially funded at $750,000. This money will help with transitional day programs and case management of the Virginia Statewide Trauma Registry outreach to persons with brain injuries. Additionally, we continue to strive to provide health safety net programs for low income individuals. We’ve included $4.1 million to meet the health care needs of indigent patients at free clinics and community health centers and $2.4 million is included to provide low-income state employees with an option to enroll their children in Virginia’s health insurance program. Included in the budget is $41.5 million in additional higher education dollars to restore cuts, pay for enrollment growth for schools with graduation rates above 60 percent, incentivize the remaining schools to increase transfers from the community college system, increase financial aid, and provide for faculty compensation. Out of Virginia
Commonwealth University’s (VCU) total state budget allocation, I worked to get funding for a business accelerator program that will assist entrepreneurs to grow sustainable startup businesses. This money will help small businesses grow by teaching them how to plan effective business models and create jobs for our area. Additionally, within the VCU budget I worked with the Commonwealth Center for Advanced Logistics Systems (CCALS) to fund support for modeling of the Virginia Port Authority’s ongoing operations and applied research efforts. CCALS is a public/private business consortium with membership that includes four universities (UVA, VCU, VSU, and LU) and is dedicated to advanced logistics. The Port of Virginia is one of the largest on the East Coast. CCALS potential work with the Port will help make it more efficient and able to accept more traffic. Water quality and land conservation efforts saw an increase of $21.5 million. Additionally, the budget restores $50,000 of funding for 4-H scholarships. Education is SEE COX, V5
■ Aysha Shari Altman, 19, of the 9000 block of 1st View Street, Norfolk was charged with larceny:petit on Jan. 30. ■ Richard White Duncan, 28, of the 900 block of Yorkshire Road, Colonial Heights was charged with concealed weapon on Jan. 30. ■ Ashley Che'ris Ealey, 20, of the 5900 block of Sunlight Mountain Road, Spotsylvania was charged with larceny:petit on Jan. 30. ■ Timothy Latrell Fields, 20, of the 400 block of Porterville Street, Petersburg was charged with larceny:petit on Jan. 30. ■ Thomas Clay Guinyard Jr., 19, of the 20500 block of Ravenbourne Drive, Petersburg was charged with larceny:petit on Jan. 30. ■ Raheem Hobson, 19, of the 2300 block of N Whitehill Drive, Petersburg was charged with larceny:petit; falsely ID self to law enforcement; drunk in public; illegal possession of alcohol on Jan. 30. ■ Mack Bernetta Macklin, 37, of the 5500 block of Almond Avenue, Richmond was charged with fail to appear on Jan. 30. ■ Vincent Joseph Stutz III, 39, of the 2300 block of Bishop Street, Petersburg was charged with fail to appear on Jan. 30. ■ Brandon Oze Williams, 21, of the 20000 Halloway Avenue, S. Chesterfield was charged with larceny:petit on Jan. 30. ■ Barbara Delores Wyche, 27, of the 1000 block of Exchange Street, Emporia was charged with fail to appear on Jan. 30. ■ Shanice Aneika Bennett, 18, of the 1300 block of Gipson Street, Far Rockaway, NY was charged with larceny:petit on Jan. 31. ■ Tiesha Champagne Lofton, 25, of the 2300 block of Navajo Court, Petersburg was charged with assault & battery:family member; child neglect/cont to del mino; disorderly conduct on Jan. 31.
■ Cyndi L. Vazquez, 19, of the 1800 block of Fulton Street, Brooklyn NY was charged with larceny:petit on Jan. 31. ■ Melvin Lee Walker, 27, of the 400 block of Walnut Street, Petersburg was charged with assault & battery:family member; child neglect/ cont to del mino; drunk in public; disorderly conduct on Jan. 31. ■ Yolanda Renea Beasley, 27, of the 800 block of E. Bank Street, Petersburg was charged with fail to appear on on Feb. 1. ■ Robert Curtis Martin, 25, of the 100 block of Washington Avenue, Colonial Heights was charged with driving under the influence; refuse breath test on Feb. 1. ■ Paul Joseph Niland, 56, of the 400 block of Pin Oak Avenue, Hopewell was charged with fail to appear on Feb.1. ■ James Furman Outlaw Jr., 51, of the 1200 block of Tussing Lane, Colonial Heights was charged with drinking in public on Feb. 1. ■ Brandy Michele Wilson, 30, of the 12900 block of Bundle Road, Chesterfield was charged with larceny:petit on Feb. 1. ■ Bryon Keith Anderson, 19, of the 2700 block of Timberline Court, Chesterfield was charged with violation of court order on Feb. 2. ■ Cathie L. Myers, 57, of the 21200 block of Orange Hill Avenue, S. Chesterfield was charged with larceny:petit on Feb. 2. ■ Britni M. Shackelford, 22, of the 500 block of Highland Avenue, Colonial Heights was charged with trespass:general on Feb. 2. ■ Nicholas Stanislas, 33, of the 600 block of Nance Drive, Petersburg was charged with larceny:shoplifting more $200 on Feb. 2.
— Information is provided by police and sheriff 's departments. This information may or may not be all inclusive. Arrests include summons. Arrests do not imply guilt.
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Police say man found under bridge died from hypothermia CHESTERFIELD (AP) — Chesterfield County police say a man whose body was found under a bridge died from hypothermia. Police identified the man as 33-year-old James
Walton. Walton's body was found on Feb. 15 under a Temple Avenue bridge spanning the Appomattox River between Prince George County and Colonial Heights. Police tell media outlets that Walton didn't have a permanent address. The investigation is continuing but foul play isn't suspected.
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Over 100 jobs to be lost in Kmart store closure From Staff Reports
Department of the Army Security Guard Mark Helber checks the indentification of a motorist at the Lee Avenue Gate. The Directorate of Emergency Services will soon begin implementing Department of the Army requirements to perform background checks on those who don’t regularly visit the installation.
Fort Lee adopts new rules to access base By Terrance Bell U.S. Army Garrison Fort Lee
FORT LEE — Fort Lee is slated to operate under new gate security measures beginning in April. The measures, directed by the Department of the Army, fulfill more stringent regulatory requirements to vet nonDepartment of Defense identification cardholders prior to entering the installation. Current policies require only a state driver’s license or a state identification card to gain entrance. “The new policy requires us to perform a criminal background check for those who have not been appropriately vetted,” said Tony DeWitt, director of the Emergency Services division here. The measures will not hinder installation access by DOD ID cardholders and those who regularly visit the installation such as volunteers and some contract workers, DeWitt said. Under the new security requirements, Fort Lee has plans to build a Visitor Control Center that will house several National Crime Information Center terminals to generate the criminal background checks, DeWitt said. Construction for the facility is scheduled to begin sometime in fiscal 2016. Until the permanent facility is complete, the Lee Avenue and Sisisky Boulevard gates will handle Visitor Control Center operations. The Lee Avenue Gate is scheduled to begin Visitor
New gate security measures begin in April at Fort Lee. The new policy calls for criminal background checks on individuals who are not Department of Defense identification cardholders prior to entering the installation. PROGRESS-INDEX FILE PHOTO
Control Center operations April 15. It will open from 6 a.m. - 8 p.m., MondayFriday. The Sisisky Gate Visitor Control Center also is scheduled to come online in April. Its hours will be 8 p.m. - 6 a.m. on weekdays. Sisisky Gate itself serves as the installation’s main gate and is always open to include weekends and holidays. The Visitor Control Center operation at the Lee Avenue Gate will operate in a way that is similar to the current traffi c configuration there, which was recently implemented due to unrelated construction projects at the Sisisky Gate. It consists of three lanes of traffic — two that lead directly to the guard shacks — and one that loops in front of the Welcome Center facility. Non-DOD ID cardholders will use the third lane and that facility’s parking area to check in and receive their background checks. The traffic configuration at the Sisisky Gate also will be modified. Details on those changes
are still forthcoming, but the impact of Visitor Control Center operations there is likely to be minimal compared to the Lee Avenue Gate. “ We hope that our regular ID cardholders come through Sisisky Gate during the duty day,” DeWitt said. “It can better deal with the volume compared to the Lee gate.” Once motorists clear the NCIC checks, they will be issued temporary passes.Those who are flagged will be denied access or apprehended if there are outstanding warrants. At either of the gates, the checks are expected to be short in duration, DeWitt said. “Once we have your ID card, we can have you in and out with a temporary pass within 10 minutes max,” he said. It may take a little longer if there is a line, he added.
DeWitt said efforts are also underway to start running background checks on non-DOD cardholders who currently work on post before the new measures go into effect. Those workers will be issued long-term access passes, provided they have a clear background check. “By vetting those contractors, subcontractors and others who aren’t eligible for a CAC in advance, we will be able to reduce the initial traffic volume at the VCC when it opens,” DeWitt said. In terms of volume, DeWitt said there is no data yet on how many non-DOD ID cardholder motorists enter the installation every day, but that will change soon. “For two-week periods over the next three months, we’ ll be conducting 100-percent ID checks on everyone entering the installation to assess that number,” he said. The Trusted Traveler program, which allows for certain DOD ID cardholders to vouch for passengers in their vehicle, will be temporarily suspended during these times. DES is currently engaged in an effort to inform all motorists about the pending changes. DeWitt said it is important for everyone to understand that increased security has a price. “We will be safer,” he
said of the new policies. “We can rest assured that those who desire to enter Fort Lee are not those who may jeopardize the safety and security of those who live and work here.” NCIC was designed to complement efforts to apprehend fugitives, locate missing persons, recover stolen property and identify terrorists. Other installations across the Army have already implemented the use of the NCIS database. At Fort Campbell, Ky., for example, 344 people were denied entry for various drug crimes and 36 were turned away for sex offenses in the last quarter of fiscal 2014. DeWitt added that while derogatory information discovered during background checks can lead to denial of post access, those people are entitled to file an appeal to preserve their access privilege. “A p p e a l s w i l l b e addressed on a case-bycase basis,” he said. More details on the background checks and appeals process are forthcoming. For more information, call the Provost Marshal Office Physical Security Branch at 804-734-7438.
COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The Kmart store in Colonial Heights is scheduled to close in mid-May, resulting in the loss of 113 jobs. A statement from Howard Riefs, director of corporate communications for Sears Holdings, said that eligible employees will receive severance and have the opportunity to apply for positions at local Sears or Kmart stores. He also said that most of store’s associates are part time/hourly. The store began its liquidation sale on March 1. Riefs wrote that the closure was a business decision to keep costs down. “Store closures are part of a series of actions we’re taking to reduce on-going expenses, adjust our asset base, and accelerate the transformation of our business model,” he wrote. Riefs also stated that customers with layaway contracts can either pay the contract off early or transfer it to a local store or online.
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fundamental to the longterm economic success of Virginia. This budget recognizes and rewards the teachers who tirelessly work in our classrooms to prepare our young people for careers or college. We’ve included a pay raise for teachers and deposited an additional $40 million into the teacher retirement fund compared to Gov. Terry McAuliffe’s budget proposal, bringing the total deposit to $190 million. Even though the session is ending, I hope you will keep in touch with me about state issues you care about. You can visit my website at www.kirkcox. com that has additional information on my legislation, visitors’ photos, the session, and related topics. Or go to my social media pages for frequent updates on my activities. My Facebook page is www.facebook.com/ KirkCoxVA. You can find me on Twitter at www. twitter.com/KirkCoxVA. — Del. Kirk Cox is a Republican who represents the 66th District, which includes Colonial Heights and Southern Chesterfield County. He is also the House Majority Leader.
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CHURCH NEWS DIRECTORY
AMERICAN LEGION
Calvary Baptist Church
Ivey Memorial U.M. Church
Address: 17001 Jefferson Davis Highway. For more information, call 526-0981.
Address: 17120 Jefferson Davis Highway. For more information, call 526-1350.
Christ Community Church
Life 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 Address: 601 Cameron Avenue. For more information, call 526-5286.
Celebration of Life Church Celebration of Life Church of God meets at 123 Pickwick Ave. in Colonial Heights. For more information please call 221-2915. Post 284 Commander Jim Althouse, left, and Post 284 Finance Officer Bill Feasenmeyer, right, present a $20,000 check to Recreation & Parks Director Craig Skalak, center. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Chesterfield Community Church
Post 284 makes donation to Heights Recreation & Parks
Address: Meets at Greenwood Presbyterian Church, 7110 Woodpecker Road. For more information, call 796-1040 or visitccc4jc2007@aol.com.
Money will be used toward continuing improvements to Shepherd Stadium From Contributed Report
Colonial Heights American Legion Post 284 has been playing baseball in Shepherd Stadium since the 1960s. They have also been a steadfast supporter of the many upgrades
that have taken place at Shepherd Stadium over the years, including the first lights, new sod, the old scoreboard and improvements to the concession stand. In keeping with that long tradition of supporting the updates to
this landmark baseball stadium and the American Legion's tradition of supporting youth and community activities in the city of Colonial Heights, the membership of Post 284 eagerly approved a donation of
$20,000 toward continuing improvements to Shepherd Stadium. This donation, earmarked for the replacement of the dugouts, enabled work to proceed on this important project at the stadium.
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Local students earn honors COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The following city residents were named to an honor's list for the fall 2014 semester at the schools they are currently attending: James Madison University president's list ■ Amber Harris, a freshman majoring in Chemistry ■ Claire Sears, a junior majoring in Nursing ■ Jeremy Zahringer, a sophomore majoring in Geographic Science James Madison University dean's list
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with other children, and to begin a lifelong love of books and reading. This is a family story hour, and all ages are welcome. No registration is necessary. A parent or caregiver must attend with the child. For more information, call Chantal Emerson at 804-520-9384.
WEDNESDAY, March 11 HOPEWELL — The Multiple Sclerosis SelfHelp Group meets at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Riverview on the Appomattox Rehab Center. For more information, call Melanie at 526-9129. This group meets the second Wednesday of the month. 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. The Auxiliary meets the second Wednesday of the month. COLONIAL HEIGHTS — TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) No. 485 meets each Wednesday morning at Colonial Heights Library, 1000 Yacht Basin Drive. Weighins begin at 8:15 a.m. and the meetings start at 9. For more information,
■ Kelsey Barnes, a senior majoring in Psychology ■ Michael Caple, a junior majoring in Engineering ■ Danielle Drumheller, a senior majoring in Biology ■ Kyle Fuller, a junior majoring in Geographic Science ■ Emily Jolly, a senior majoring in Nursing ■ Kevin Loftus, a freshman majoring in Integrated Science & Technology ■ Amanda McBryde, a senior majoring in Interdisc Liberal Studies ■ John Parker, a sophomore majoring in Music Hampden-Sydney
College dean's list Colonial Heights residents Zachary Criswell and Joseph Tyler attending Hampden-Sydney College were recently named to the dean's list for the fall semester of the 2014-2015 academic year. Randolph-Macon College dean's list ■ Olivia Latham, of Colonial Heights, a junior, biology major at Randolph-Macon College, was named to the dean's list for the fall 2014 semester. ■ Samantha Tyler of Colonial Heights, a senior, accounting major, at Randolph-Macon College, was named to the dean's list for the fall 2014
semester. Randolph-Macon students who make the dean's list earn a GPA of at least 3.25. Averett University graduation Two Colonial Heights residents were among the 294 students to receive diplomas during Averett University's Dec. 13, 2014, commencement ceremony, held at the university's E. Stuart James Grant Convocation and Athletic Center in Danville. Bachelor of business administration degrees were awarded to Kristina Brekke Jones, who graduated cum laude; and Jean Witt.
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 526-0689. Money raised supports youth projects in the community. PETERSBURG — Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are held each Wednesday at 10 a.m. at: Second Presbyterian Church, 419 W. Washington St. (round the back come upstairs). Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are also held at 5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday at: the Tri-City Club, located at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in the rear of the building, (access through North Market Street in the large parking lot. The doors are at the top of the ramp). Call 24/7 for the AA hot line and more information, 452-1959. COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The Colonial Heights Public Library is offering its 2015 winter/spring story time sessions on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 11 a.m. Each session includes stories, music, lots of movement and a craft. Story hours are designed to help children gain important prereading skills, learn to socialize with other children, and to begin a lifelong love of books and reading. This is a family story hour, and
all ages are welcome. No registration is necessary. A parent or caregiver must attend with the child. For more information, call Chantal Emerson at 804-520-9384.
Thursday. Doors open 4 p.m. Bingo starts at 7 p.m. Food is available for nominal fee. For directions, visit the website at www.chmoose.com or call 804-526-1537. COLONIAL HEIGHTS — Southside Regional Medical Center sponsors a free bereavement support group at 7 p.m. on the second and fourth Thursday of each month at Southside Rehabilitation Services, 430 Clairmont Court, Suite 120. For more information, call Chaplain Don Phelps at 765-5593. PETERSBURG — Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are held at 5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday at: the Tri-City Club, located at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in the rear of the building, (access through North Market Street in the large parking lot. The doors are at the top of the ramp). Call 24/7 for the AA hot line and more information, 452-1959. COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The Colonial Heights Senior Citizens Club will meet at 1:15 p.m. Thursday at the Community Building, 157 Roanoke Ave. for a regular meeting, celebrating March birthdays and bingo. The Colonial Heights Senior Citizens Club is sponsored by the City of Colonial Heights Department of Recreation and Parks. Any resident of Colonial Heights, 50 years of age or older, is invited to join meetings. For more information, call Mildred Morrison at 526-3497.
THURSDAY, March 12 FORT LEE — The TriCity Toastmasters Club meets the second Thursday of each month from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. at the Defense Commissary Agency in Multipurpose Room 6. The club is open to the public. For more information, visit the website at 8662.toastmastersclub.org. COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The Colonial Heights Lions Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Dante’s Pizzeria. For more information, call Ralph Dunn, secretary, at 748-4810. This club meets the second and fourth Thursday of each month. HOPEWELL — A monthly multiple sclerosis support group meets from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Thursday at Riverview on the Appomattox Rehab Center, 201 Eppes St. For more information, call 541-1445. This group meets the second Thursday of the month. COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The Rotary Club of Colonial Heights meets at the Hilton Garden Inn, Southpark Boulevard, each Thursday at 7 a.m. COLONIAL HEIGHTS — Colonial Heights Moose Lodge 1783, 170 Moose Ave., holds bingo every
Colonial Christian Address: 295 Dunlop Farms Blvd. For more information, call 5204988 or visit www. colonialchristianchurch. com.
Colonial Heights Baptist 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 5260929 or visit http:// www.colonialheightspres.org.
Community Christian Fellowship Address: Meets at Matoaca Middle School, West campus. For more information, call 526-8260 or visit www. ccfnet1.org.
Covenant Christian Address: 542 South Park Blvd. For more information, call 526-0634.
Faith Baptist Address: 1226 W. Roslyn Road. For more information call 5268189 or visit mysite. verizon.net/FBC316/.
Faith and Hope Outreach Center Address: 101 Highland Avenue. For more information, call 526-3667.
Fellowship Baptist Church Address: 21000 Chesterfield Avenue, Ettrick. For more information call 526-6184 or 590-2277.
Highland Methodist Address: 125 E. Westover Avenue. For more information, call 526-3870.
Immanuel Baptist Address: 620 Lafayette Avenue. For more information, call 526-3276 or www.ibc4family.com.
Address: 16801 Harrowgate Road. For info on Sunday services and other Life changing ministries and activities go to www.visitlifechurch.org, or e-mail wanda@visitlifechurch. org or call 526-7000.
Lifeline Fellowship Church Services are held at Salem Church Elementary School, 9600 Salem Church Road, in Chesterfield. For more information, call 804-839-3136.
Lyons Avenue Bible Church Address: 516 Lyons Avenue. For more information, call 520-7813.
Lutheran Church of our Redeemer Address: 1769 S. Sycamore St., Petersburg. For more information, call 7328567 between 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Monday-Thursday.
Mount Calvary Baptist Church Address: 19600 Halloway Avenue, Matoaca. For more information, call 590-2094.
Mount Pleasant Baptist Address: 3110 Greenwood Avenue. For more information, call 526-0816.
Oaklawn Baptist Address: 7925 Hickory Road, Chesterfield. For more information, call 804-526-5649.
Prayer Vigil Ministry The Tri-Cities Prayer Vigil Ministry has a prayer line open for prayer requests seven days a week including holidays from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The number to call is 804-895-6910.
Prince of Peace Outreach Center Address: 107 Pickwick Avenue. For more information or transportation, call Overseer Walter J. Mason at 834-2356.
St. Ann Catholic Church Address: 17111 Jefferson Davis Highway. For more information, call 526-2548.
St. Michael’s Episcopal Church Address: The corner of Ellerslie Avenue and Old Town Drive. For more information, call 526-1790.
Swift Creek Baptist Church Address: 18510 Branders Bridge Road. For more information, call 520-1211.
The Lord's Church Baptist Address: 20905 Third Ave., Ettrick. For more information, call 520-5133.
Walthall Baptist Church Address: 14001 Woods Edge Road. For more information, call 530-8011.
Wesley Methodist Address: 3701 Conduit Road. For more information, call 526-3700 or visit www. wesley.col-hts.org.
Woodlawn Baptist Church Address: 3116 Woodlawn Avenue. For more information, call 5262179 or 541-3514.
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Friday, March 6, 2015 | The Colonial Voice, Petersburg, Va.
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Swift Creek Mill to offer Summer Theatre Camps From Contributed Report
COLONIAL HEIGHTS — Swift Creek Mill Theatre will host the following 2015 Summer Theatre Camps: ■ 2015 Exploratory Theatre Camp will be held June 15-19 and July 20-24, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The theatre exploratory camp is recommended for ages 8 to 15 (grouped by age) Fees: Full tuition is $240. Please remit a nonrefundable deposit of $25 with any 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: hot lunch, music, acting, movement, and theatre enrichment classes. Theatre 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, auditioning, costuming and more. On Friday afternoon at 3:30, the students will have the opportunity to take part in a variety show. Parents are invited to join us to see what their children have worked on during the week. Camp faculty consists of area directors, music directors, singers, dancers, actors and technicians who have an interest in sharing their craft with children. ■ 2015 Performance Camp will run from August 3-14 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. This camp is a two-week masters class in acting, singing and
dancing and is recommended for ages 8-15. Fees: Full tuition is $450. Please remit a nonrefundable deposit of $50 with any application. The balance of $400 is due two weeks before the first day of camp. Sibling discount not available for Performance Camp. Students in this camp will have an intensive rehearsal process with top directors and choreographers, resulting in a vibrant production of “Seussical Jr.” performed on the Mill stage for an enthusiastic audience. A hot lunch is provided. “Seussical Jr.” will be performed August 14 and 15 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $5 per person. Applications for Swift Creek Mill’s Summer Theatre Camps are available at www.swiftcreekmill.com.
READER CALL-OUT RESPONSES
Readers sent us their creations in the snow
John Ronkartz from the Southern Knights Cruisers Classic Car Club, left, presents a thank-you plaque to Col. Mary Beth Taylor, 23d Quartermaster Brigade commander, in February. The presentation was in recognition of the brigade’s support of the annual car show held at Richard Bland College. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Southern Knights recognizes Quartermaster Brigade in early February. The presentation was in FORT LEE — John recognition of the briR o n k a r t z f r o m t h e gade's support of the Southern Knights Cruis- annual car show held ers Classic Car Club at Richard Bland Colpresented a thank-you lege. More than 400 plaque to Col. Mary Beth members of the Brigade Taylor, 23d Quartermas- provided volunteer help, ter Brigade commander, assisting with parking Contributed Report
control, setting up static displays and performing other functions. Proceeds from the event — totaling over $24,000 — went to the Virginia Wo u n d e d Wa r r i o r s Project, McGuire VA Hospital and the Fisher House.
FORT LEE
Culinary competition returns for 40th year From Staff Reports
This creation shows talent in Colonial Heights. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Desiree Swearingen, left, and Nancy McCoy, right, give this snowman a little affection in Colonial Heights. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
FORT LEE — U.S. militar y c ulinarians from around the world will gather at Fort Lee the week of March 7-12 to show off their skills in the kitchen at the 40th Annual Culinary Arts Competitive Training Event. Hosted by the Quartermaster School’s Joint Culinary Center of Excellence, this year’s event includes eight categories of live cooking competitions, including Student Chef of the Year, the Armed Forces chef competition, the Nu t r i t i o n Ho t Fo o d Challenge and the Military Hot Food Kitchen, as well as the Student Knowledge Bowl. The event will also feature live cooking demonstrations, Team Buffet table displays and ice carving. “It is the most phenomenal thing that a military culinarian, and in many cases a culinarian in general, will ever see,” said Charles H. Talley Jr., certified executive chef and chief of the advanced food service training division at Fort Lee. The highest honor is to be awarded Culinary Team of the Year, a culmination of the team’s participation in several events, Talley said.
The culinary teams are comprised of typically 13 members of both professional and student chefs and open to all branches of the military. Approximately 300 competitors will be vying for the prestigious title. “We bring in a team of judges that represent the American Culinar y Federation and they compete on a standard,” Talley said. “Even though it looks like they’re competing against each other, they’re competing on the American Culinary Federation’s standards which in the end is going to yield, in many cases, gold, silver and bronze medals and some ge t the four th place, which is what we call a commendable rating.” T h e w e e k ’s e v e n t s are free and open to the public. The competitions run each day from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. The competition is also a platform for Fort Lee to engage itself with the local community, Talley said. T he Militar y Hot Food Kitchen, by far the most popular event, allows members of the public to purchase tickets for gourmet meals prepared during competition for roughly $5.
Talley said he expects it will again attract large crowds, but there are other events that might be just as interesting. “I think the public will continue to be drawn toward the MKT event,” he said, “but the Student Team competition and Team Buffet Tables will continue to draw large crowds as well. This year’s live cooking demonstrations by accomplished civilian and military chefs also should be great.” T h e In t e r n a t i o n a l Challenge will be making a comeback this year. It pits a team of two chefs in an event b a s e d o n a my s t e r y basket or ingredients unknown to competitors prior to the competition. The United States and three other countries are scheduled to participate. Te a m s f r o m Fo r t Stewart, Ga., Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., Fort Campbell, Ky. and Fort Hood, Texas will be competing in this year’s event. The awards ceremony will be held on March 13, but the time and location has yet to be determined. — Terrance Bell of the Fort Lee Traveller contributed to this story.
FUNDRAISER
‘A ntiques Evaluation’ to benefit historical society From Contributed Report
CHESTERFIELD — The Chesterfield Historical Socie ty of Virginia will present its seventh annual “Antiques Evaluation” fundraiser on Saturday, March 14, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Tomahawk Ruritan Club, located at 4101 North Bailey Bridge Road, Midlothian. Proceeds from the event will
benefit the Chesterfield Historical Society. Oral evaluations will be provided on a wide variety of items as well as on detailed photos of items. Professional evaluators participating in this event include John Whiting of Whiting’s Old Paper (documents, sheet music, postcards, magazines, posters and m a p s ) ; B i l l Mc D o n ald of Vintage Toy &
Racing Collectibles (toys, models, die-casts, trading cards and sports memorabilia); Robert Draucker of Antique Clock Restoration (clocks and watches); Turner Jo h n s o n ( d e c o r a t i v e and fine arts including furniture, glass, silver a n d c h i n a ) ; Ve r n o n Creekmore (furniture, porcelain, ceramics and textiles); David Packard of Packard’s Stamps &
Rocks (stamps, vintage post cards, minerals, geodes and fossils); John Wood (military collectibles from all conflicts, antique firearms, photos a n d d a g u e r r o ty p e s ) ; Ronald Card (coins and currency, fine jewelry, militaria, historical military documents, photos, firearms and military decorations from the Civil War era thru the Vietnam war including
WWII Allied and Axis Powers); Morgan Quinn (modern toys); Vicky Shaw (Asian art, china, silver, crystal and pottery); and Marc Ramsey of Owens & Ramsey Historical Booksellers (Civil War memorabilia). The fee for an evaluation will be $10 for one item or $25 for three items. The Chesterfield Historical Socie ty of
Virginia is a non-profit 501c3 organization that serves as the center for C h e s t e r fi e l d C o u n t y history. Its mission is to collect, preserve, promote and interpret the county’s unique past for the education and enjoyment of present and future generations. For more information or to volunteer, please visit www.chesterfieldhistory. com.