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IN THE COMMUNITY Gallery opening, reception COLONIAL HEIGHTS — Side Street Gallery, located at 127 & 129 Pickwick Ave., will host its “March Opening and Reception” from 2-6 p.m. Saturday, March 15. The work of several new artists will be featured as well as the gallery’s original 53 artists. Proceeds from beverage sales will benefit the Colonial Heights American Legion Auxiliary. For more information about the gallery, visit www.sidestreetgallery127.com or call 804-536-0011.

From small-town dreamer to Hollywood casting director

Civil War submarine at City Point COLONIAL HEIGHTS — Scott Williams, local military historian, will present “The Raid That Wasn’t – The Alligator and the Appomattox River Raid” at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 12, at the Colonial Heights Public Library. Built in Philadelphia in 1862, the U.S.S. Alligator was the U.S. Navy’s first submarine. Shortly after it was launched, the Alligator was sent to City Point, where it was considered for action on the James and Appomattox rivers, including destruction of railroad bridges near Petersburg. This program is being sponsored by the Colonial Heights Historical Society and is free and open to the public. The public library is located at 1000 Yacht Basin Drive near the intersection of Conduit Road and Ellerslie Avenue.

Triad program COLONIAL HEIGHTS — Virginia Triad will host a free program on “Emergency Preparedness” at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, March 20, at the Colonial Heights Community Center, located at 157 Roanoke Ave. Guest speaker will be Gary Talley, Outreach and Community Services Programs manager with Virginia Department for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. Talley also sits on the Virginia Emergency Response Team as a disability advisor for shelters and has worked for Arkansas Emergency Management for 12 years. In his presentation on “Emergency Preparedness, Talley will discuss causes of emergencies, what you need in your “to-go” kit, how to best prepare, and resources available before and after a disaster. Triad is a partnership consisting of Public Safety offices, seniors, and senior service providers who work to prevent the victimization of senior citizens. It is run by SALT (Seniors and Law Enforcement Together) councils.

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Bill Dance, casting agent for the film ‘Saving Mr. Banks,’ left, stands with actress Victoria Summer and actor Kristopher Kyer on the set of the film. Dance selected Summer to portray Julie Andrews and Kyer to portray Dick Van Dyke in the film, which also stars Emma Thompson and Tom Hanks.

Colonial Heights native has over 200 films to his credit, including ‘A Beautiful Mind’, ‘Angels and Demons’ and ‘Saving Mr. Banks’ BY LEAH SMALL STAFF WRITER

ill Dance is from a small city but his big dreams took him to Broadway and Hollywood. After a career as a dancer and actor in his early 20s, Dance started to make a living by casting roles that brought some of Hollywood’s most wellknown films to life. The 62-year-old moved from Colonial Heights to attend the University of California Los Angeles in 1969, where he studied theater. He graduated from the university in DANCE 1973. Dance has over 200 films and TV series to his credit. He has cast for well-known titles such as “A Beautiful Mind”, the “Mad Men” TV series, “Alice In Wonderland,” “The Hangover Part II,” “Fight Club” and “Angels and Demons.” “Saving Mr. Banks,” one of his most recent films, was Oscar-nominated this year for best original score. The film depicts Walt Disney’s efforts to obtain the film rights to writer P.L. Travers’ stories about Mary Poppins. Disney’s daughter requested that a film be made about the lovable character. “Saving Mr. Banks” stars Emma Thomp-

son as Travers and Tom Hanks as Disney. Dance cast Kristopher Kyer to portray Dick Van Dyke and Victoria Summer as Julie Andrews. He was also in charge of background casting to create the look and feel of the period. Before Dance worked in casting, he reveled in the arts as a Broadway singer, dancer and actor, until the age of 26. He co-starred in “Gene Kelly’s Salute to Broadway.” After a national run, the show premiered on Broadway. The performing artist also danced for television productions. After his career on Broadway as a triple-threat, he said that he “just sort of fell into” casting. His first love is being on-stage and screen, but those in senior positions around Dance began to notice that he had another skill set waiting to be developed. The young performer had the potential to move an audience from behind the scenes as well. Dance took his first job in casting in 1979 for the TV movie “Valentine.” The show’s producer noticed Dance’s reliability, professionalism and organizational skills. “People watch you when you least expect it,” Dance said. That relationship was a gateway to Dance crafting what looks flawless on stage and screen to audiences. Dance was immediately asked to cast and assist for “Palmerstown USA” in

1980. The TV series centered around the lives of a black family and a white family during the Great Depression. Dance was the glue that kept the production organized and running smoothly. His reputation on the business side of the performing arts began to spread as he served as casting director on more productions. After learning the ropes casting for other projects, he opened his own casting company — Bill Dance Casting — in the mid-1980s. But even though Dance said that he misses being under the lights, he enjoys specializing in casting actors who can make films as realistic, accurate and emotionally charged as possible. “I like creating that intimate moment. I love when something appears real on film that it looks so effortless that it appears that it just happened. But it’s very arduous,” he said. Dance said the secret to creating that moment is attention to detail. In his background casting for “A Beautiful Mind,” which was filmed on the campus of Princeton University, he used actual mathematicians from the university to capture their unique personalities. He added that the move influenced actor Russell Crowe who played the lead role of John Nash, a Nobel Laureate in Please see DANCE, Page 3

- John Piotrowski, licensed funeral director, Small Funeral Home John Piotrowski is a licensed funeral director with the E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes & Crematory in Colonial Heights. Piotrowski joined the familyowned business when he was 15, becoming a licensed funeral director after graduating from John Tyler Community College in 2005 with an Associate of Applied Science degree in Funeral Service. He is a lifetime resident of Colonial Heights with many ties to the community. Piotrowski’s father is a retired Colonial Heights police officer while his wife is a teacher in Hopewell schools. His mother, Dianne

Piotrowski, has been employed with the city of Colonial Heights for 40 years.

Why did you decide to go into the funeral home business?

I loved how well [E. Alvin Small Funeral Home] treated my family when my grandmother passed away. They let me start working with them at age 15 while I was still in high school.

You see a lot of cremations nowadays. I think that is just the change in the times.

Since you were born in Colonial Heights, what are

some of your best memories growing up in the community?

I love the smallness of the community. Everybody feels like family. And it’s the same thing at the Small Funeral Home, we treat everybody like family. When I was grow-

ing up, some of my best memories came from playing football with the recreation department.

How has the funeral business changed in the nearly two decades that you have been with the Small Funeral Home?

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What do you do outside your work?

My wife and I are very active in our church, Second Chance Baptist Church in Petersburg. I handle the church’s website and my wife and I teach Sunday school. All I do after that is raise my girls. I have a 3- year-old and a 1-yearold. They keep me pretty busy.

John Piotrowski is a licensed funeral director with the E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes & Crematory in Colonial Heights. He is a lifetime resident of the city.

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 OUR OPINIONS

Creating a musical legacy at CH school

he students at Tussing Elementary School have made a musical niche for themselves over the past few years. With the help of Michael Souders, a music teacher, students at the school have performed several songs that have become popular on the Internet. Souders first wrote a song for a PTO concert in 2009, which was a patriotic celebration. “I wanted something a little different so I wrote a song just for the soldiers,” Souders said. The song, “Thank You, Soldiers,” was recorded in the classroom by several of his students and was immediately posted to YouTube. The song now has over 2.4 million views. “We got 40 to 50 emails a day asking for free sheet music,” Souders said. Alfred Publishing, an educational music publisher, has since published Souders’ “Thank You, Soldiers,” and charges a small fee of $1.85 for the sheet music. Souders, along with his wife Angela, has written many songs, including “The Land of the Free,” “We’re Americans” and “Hero In This Place.” He says his students enjoy singing the songs he writes. “They feel like they are the owners,” Souders said. “We are creating new songs for people to use.” The latest song - “I Have A Dream” pays tribute to the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and Black History Month. “I Have A Dream” was introduced to Souder’s students at the beginning of January in preparation for Martin Luther King Day on Jan. 20. The song was carried over into February for Black History Month. Souders says the song was performed at the February PTO concert by his second-grade students. “The February concert is focused on loving each other and Black History Month,” Souders said. “I love to focus with the kids on community and national heroes.” To hear or to download sheet music of “I Have A Dream,” “Thank You, Soldiers” or any other songs written by Souders, visit his website at www.restored.faithweb. com. The students at Tussing Elementary School continue to celebrate American history and heroes through song.

A new, fun way to play golf

strange new recreational craze is taking hold in the Tri-Cities. Think of it as a combination of golf and Frisbee. Disc golf enthusiasts say they love the sport because it is a cheaper and more accessible alternative to ball golf, which is played in much the same way. The sport has gained popularity not just here, but across Virginia and the nation. “It has the same frustrations as ball golf,” Evan Brockwell, a member of the River City Disc Golf Club, said. Similar to ball golf, where the goal is to get the ball into the hole in as few strokes as possible, disc golfers try to get discs, which are similar to Frisbees, to land in targets called holes in as few throws as possible. Holes can be a variety of targets, the most common of which is a raised metal basket called a Pole Hole. Players throw from tees on disc golf courses complete with the natural obstacles of any ball golf course. The discs are crafted to travel either left or right and at different distances to simulate the putters and drivers of ball golf. Some players have thrown the discs as far as 700 feet. Brockwell at first thought the sport was unusual, but seeing other players at a local course piqued his curiosity. “It’s crazy how my perception changed,” he said. Jerry Smollich, a fellow member of the River City Disc Golf Club, owns the proper tools, and he is quick to point this out. “They’re discs, don’t call them Frisbees or we will get offended,” he joked. Smollich also said he was drawn to the game because it’s an inexpensive way to have fun. In the Tri-City area, disc golfers can play at White Bank Park in Colonial Heights and on Fort Lee. Courses are also available at Goyne Park in Chesterfield, and at Gillies Creek Park and Bryan Park in Richmond. Other courses in the area and throughout the U.S. are listed on dgreview.com. Brockwell and Smollich aren’t the only people to be swept up by disc golf. The sport is growing by 15 percent annually. Brockwell said the goal is to bring disc golf to all types of people by increasing the number of women and children who participate in the sport. Getting people outside and exercising with a sporting activity — even one that combines a sport and a beach or park game — is a good thing.

YOUR OPINIONS

More laws less common sense

We invite your commentary

To the Editor: Recently a friend here in Colonial Heights lost his dog. The lost dog was posted nearly daily on FaceBook as well as other sites. Animal Control was contacted. Flyers where posted around the city. If losing one’s pet was not bad enough, my friend was contacted by two Colonial Heights police officers and informed his signs were in violation of Colonial Heights city code and the signs could not be posted on city property. The signs were removed. I find it very upsetting that a beloved pet is missing and Colonial Heights City Code prohibits the owner from posting fliers seeking the return of that pet. What have we become? Would the case be the same for a missing child? Why are campaign signs often in the city right of way? Not to mention our First Amendment right being slowly controlled and taken away. Buddy Waskey Colonial Heights

Will Virginia Confederate leaders be similarly honored? To the Editor: I noted, and respected your front page, below the fold, story and picture on Colonial Heights’ Tussing Elementary School celebrating the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. with song. While I find it not particularly inappropriate that they do so, I find it only appropriate if a full, balanced, non-biased history is celebrated by the students as well. As April of each year in Virginia is Confederate History Month, I look forward to reading in The ProgressIndex that Tussing students will similarly sing Dixie or the Bonnie Blue Flag, in “remembrance” of Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jack-

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son, among other Confederate States of America leaders. It should not be lost on the Colonial Heights School system, nor the Tussing Elementary School administrators, that less than two football fields behind their school, is the remnant of Fort Clifton. Fort Clifton was the last and strongest Confederate defense of Petersburg, via the Appomattox River, by the invading U.S. forces, to subjugate the Commonwealth of Virginia to the tyranny of Lincoln and the federal government that we experience even today. It is only in the best interest of all students that they be encouraged to know and celebrate all sides of their city and state history. After all, there is a state holiday (Lee-Jackson Day) that deserves equal, if not more, recognition by Virginia students than a non-Virginian such as Martin Luther King. Jesse L. Harrup Jr. Colonial Heights

Grant supports ministry based at VSU To the Editor: As director of United Campus Ministries at Virginia State University, I

wish to express my sincere appreciation to Lilly Endowment for the recent $100,000 grant to support a new initiative for our ministry. The funds will support the first five years of an ongoing program to develop students into competent Christian leaders to coordinate projects that assist religious and community organizations in the areas surrounding Virginia State University. The grant proposal was a joint venture of VSU and United Campus Ministries. Although our ministry is housed at VSU, it is actually an ecumenical outreach program sponsored by the Virginia Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church. My director’s position is made possible by a conference grant to our ministry. I am most grateful for this organization’s financial support and spiritual encouragement for the many faithbased programs initiated on campus during my past four years as director. It is truly an honor to work with such a benevolent group. In addition to the Virginia Annual Conference support of my position, Virginia State University provides the use of office space, office equipment, and facilities on the campus so that our students have immediate access to our services. Our programming is supported by the James River District of the United Methodist Church, the Presbytery of the James of the Synod of Mid-Atlantic, and a board of directors comprised of volunteer people of faith stemming from a host of local churches in the Tri-City area. The fact that Lilly Endowment chose United Campus Ministries at VSU as a grant recipient affirms my belief that the tenets of this ministry are appropriate for the preparation of tomorrow’s spiritual leaders. It is my fervent prayer that blessings will be continually bestowed upon the Lilly Endowment Foundation, the Virginia Annual Conference of the United Methodists, the Presbytery of the James, the churches in the Tri-City area, and the entire VSU family! Rev. Delano Douglas Director United Campus Ministries at Virginia State University Ettrick

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“I drove and the roads were pretty icy. I heard a bunch of people lost power, but I didn’t.”

“I made myself stay in. I didn’t push myself this time. I’m from New York, so I see this weather, and I’m like I’m back.”

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“I had to drive back from Emporia. I went 45 mph. There wasn’t too many cars off the road.”

“I stayed home. At my age, you don’t try to go out. The roads are OK today, especially since the sun has come out.”

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DANCE

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economics who suffers from schizophrenia. “I wanted realism around him and it worked,” Dance said. “It may be a glimpse on screen, but it worked because he became a part of it.” Dance said that casting starts with a clear idea of what directors and producers want. But when he reads a script before casting, he also works from his own vision. “You become like a child in a playground, your instincts start to work,” he said. Dance then narrows down thousands of actors to six possibilities that he presents to the director. Dance isn’t the only one in his family to leave his mark on the arts. His cousin, Gloria Dance, owned the Gloria F. Dance School of Dance in Petersburg for 61 years before retiring in June 2013. In that time, she taught generations of Tri-City area residents how to dance. Gloria Dance said that she and Bill Dance could relate to each other through dance. “We were both so interested in it. We both realized that

Henry Kidd captures the past on canvas

we had expertise in our fields,” she said. Bill Dance even cast his cousin in the movie “True Colors,” directed by Herbert Ross in 1991 in a featured but non-speaking role. Gloria Dance said being in the business even for a short time was demanding. “It was the first time in my life I had swollen feet,” she said. Gloria Dance also praised her cousin for his accomplishments in the arts. “Bill is a typical person in the arts. He dresses beautifully, speaks lovely and he is perfect in his field,” she said. “He knows what he likes and what he’s doing. It would not surprise me one day for him to be at the top of his field.” Despite a career that has taken Bill Dance thousands of miles away to help make films, he is still connected to Colonial Heights and Virginia. “My Southern tradition and upbringing are still a part of me,” he said. “It’s my roots; I always come back. You should never forget where you came from.” • Leah Small may be reached at 722-5172 or lsmall@progress-index.com.

Colonial Heights man teaches history through art BY ROBERT PARLIER CORRESPONDENT

enry Kidd is a lifelong resident of Colonial Heights. He grew up playing on the battlefields surrounding Petersburg and has studied the War Between the States and its people extenKIDD sively. Many of his ancestors followed General Robert E. Lee into battle. Kidd is a graduate of

WEEKLY CALENDAR TODAY MARCH

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.

SATURDAY MARCH

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. COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The Colonial Heights Food Pantry and Colonial Heights Chamber of Commerce will present the second annual “Colonial Heights Has Talent” from 7-9 p.m. Saturday at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, located at 3110 Greenwood Ave. This talent show will feature local and regional talent of all kinds. The cost is 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 Ave.; or by accessing the Chamber of Commerce website: www. colonialheightschamber.com

SUNDAY MARCH

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WEDNESDAY MARCH

MONDAY MARCH

COLONIAL HEIGHTS — American Legion Post 284, 505 Springdale Road, holds bingo every Monday. Doors open at 5 p.m., and games start at 7. Food is available for a nominal fee. For directions, or information about membership requirements or activities of the American Legion, visit the Post 284 Web site, http://mysite. verizon.net/legion284 or call 526-5656. COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The Transatlantic Brides and Parents Association, a British Heritage Society, will meet at 2 p.m. Monday at the Colonial Heights Public Library, 1000 Yacht Basin Drive. For information, call Valerie Jones at 804-526-1731. MATOACA — The Retired Teachers Club of Petersburg and Vicinity will meet at 1 p.m. Monday at the Baptist Children’s Home, Ritchie Multi-Purpose Building and Learning Center, 6900 Hickory Road. For information, call Filmore Martin, Membership chairman, at 804-732-3048. COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The Tri-City Coin Club meets at 5:30 p.m. Monday at the Colonial Heights Public Library, 1000 Yacht Basin Drive. For information, call George Minson at 804-5262939.

TUESDAY MARCH

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.

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Virginia State University and served six years in the U.S. Army Reserves as a sergeant. He has worked nearly 30 years for Philip Morris USA. Kidd is a nationally recognized historical artist. His art has appeared in documentaries on The History Channel and on covers of books and magazines. His artwork hangs in many prestigious institutions and museums, CONTRIBUTED PHOTO such as West Point, VirginHenry Kidd’s “Blandford Inaugural Tiffany” shows ia Military Institute, the installation of Blandford Church’s first Tiffany Museum of the Confederawindow in 1904. cy, Mariners Museum, Petersburg National Batefforts aiding the victims portrayed the men in his tlefield and the Virginia of the Sept. 11 tragedy . Folart and writings as a Civil Historical Society. lowing that event, Kidd War re-enactor with the Kidd is an authority on created a memorial piece 12th Virginia Infantry. He the Civil War and is a of artwork, “America’s says the only way he can sought-after lecturer. He Heroes,” and raised thoucapture the passion and has received awards for sands of dollars for relief his art, including more emotional impact of these efforts. than one best in show men, as well as this period Kidd is the past comaward. in time, is to emulate mander of both the Army A cherished honor was them. At most re-enactof Northern Virginia and a joint House and Senate ments, Kidd portrays an the Virginia Division of resolution by the Virginia enlisted man; however, he the Sons of Confederate General Assembly as lawdoes portray Gen. Lewis Veterans. makers recognized Kidd for his artwork and his For many years, he has Please see KIDD, Page 5

COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The Tri-Cities Hokie Club and Alumni Association meets at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Colonial Heights Vocational School on Conduit Road.

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.

Assisted Living and Specialized Alzheimer’s Care

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. 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. COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The Colonial Heights Historical Society continues 2014 Lecture Series on Wednesday. Local historian Scott Williams will present a lecture on the topic, “The Raid That Wasn’t — The Alligator and the Appomattox River Raid.” The program begins at 7 p.m. at the Colonial Heights Public Library, 1000 Yacht Basin Drive. The lecture is free and open to the public.

THURSDAY MARCH

COLONIAL HEIGHTS — Colonial Heights

Practical Instructions for Pre-planning Funeral Arrangements Tuesday, March 11 • 3 pm - 5 pm at Dunlop House Presented by Jimmy Russell and Herbert Small of

Albert E. Small Funeral Home

Box dinner provided. Space is very limited!

Please RSVP to 804-520-0050

Moose Lodge 1783, 170 Moose Ave., holds bingo every Thursday. Doors open at 4 p.m. each day. Bingo starts at 6 p.m. Sunday and 7 p.m. Thursday. Food is available for a nominal fee. For directions, visit the website at www.chmoose. com or call 526-1537. CHESTER — The Chester Village Sunshine Club meets at 9:30 a.m. every Thursday at Chester Village Clubhouse, 11701 Chester Village Drive. This is for seniors 62 and older. Coffee and refreshments are provided. CHESTER — Commonwealth Power Sports presents every type of Bike Night 6-8 p.m. each Thursday at Steel Horse Bar & Grill, 1920 W. Hundred Road. COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The Rotary Club of Colonial Heights meets at the Hilton Garden Inn, Southpark Boulevard, each Thursday at 7 a.m. HOPEWELL — St. Joseph Catholic School holds bingo every Thursday at AHEPA Hall, 810 W. Poythress St. Doors open at 5 p.m. Games start at 7 p.m. Food is available for nominal fee. For more information, call St. Joseph School at 732-3931. COLONIAL HEIGHTS — Southside Regional Medical Center sponsors a free bereavement support group at 7 p.m. Thursday at Southside Rehabilitation Services, 430 Clairmont Court, Suite 120. For information, call Chaplain Don Phelps at 765-5593. COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The Colonial Heights Lions Club meets at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Dante’s Pizzeria. For more information, call Ralph Dunn, secretary, at 748-4810. COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The Colonial Heights Senior Citizens Club will meet at 1:15 p.m. Thursday for a business meeting. Club members will also celebrate March birthdays and play bingo during this time together. 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. FORT LEE — The Tr-City Toastmasters Club meets the second Thursday of each month from 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. at the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) in Multipurpose Room 6. The club is open to the public. For more information, visit the website at 8662.toastmastersclub.org. HOPEWELL — A monthly multiple sclerosis support group will meet from 10-11:30 a.m. Thursday at Riverview on the Appomattox Rehab Center, 201 Eppes St. For more information, call 541-1445.

Calendar listings

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

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In Memory

Remembering Rusty

JUDITH H. COLEMAN

Judith H. Coleman, formerly of Colonial Heights, passed away at her home in Norfolk on Feb. 23, 2014. She was born Nov. 3, 1942, in Colonial Heights to the late Richard and Jane Hogwood. Judith was survived by husband, Fredrick Peterson; and children, Richard W. Coleman Jr., Jessica H. Miles, both of Colonial Heights, and Tammie L. Heath of Tennessee; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She graduated from James Madison University with a BS in psychology and earned a MS from Virginia Commonwealth University in rehabilitation counseling, concentration in addictions. Ju d i t h re t i re d f ro m Defense General Supply Center. She worked for District 19 and was co-owner of Art and Books by the Bay. Judith was an artist, and she had a passion for books and gardening. T he f amily received friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, March 2, 2014, at 216 Royal Oak Ave., Colonial Heights. A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. March 15, 2014, at The Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 1489 Laskin Road, Virginia Beach, Va. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the following: Norfolk Botanical Gardens, 6700 Azalea Garden Road, Norfolk, VA 23518; East Coast Convention of NA, www.eccna.org.

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Family and friends of Russell “Rusty” Mack gather on the Boulevard Friday, Feb. 28, to remember him on the first anniversary of his death. About 50 people lit candles and shared stories about Mack.

Right top: Cameron Andres and Cynthia Yurga light candles as family and friends of Russell “Rusty” Mack gather on the Boulevard to remember him on the first anniversary of his death. Right: Samantha Schickler shares a story as family and friends of Russell “Rusty” Mack gather on the Boulevard to remember him on the first anniversary of his death.

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Family and friends of Russell “Rusty” Mack light candles to remember him on the first anniversary of his death.

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SHEF Board of Directors COLONIAL HEIGHTS — Richard “Mike” Yates, chairman of the Colonial Heights School Board, has been named vice chairman of the Southside Health Education Foundation (SHEF) Board

of Directors. Nancy McNeer, retired, Colonial Heights Public Schools, is secretary/ treasurer. Dr. Fred Ende of the Ende Medical Practice LLC, will serve as chairman. New board members include Tracy Tur man, chief executive officer of HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Petersburg, and Morris Mitchell, director of

Human Resources at Poplar Springs Hospital, Petersburg. Returning board members include Dr. H. Alan Bigley of Southside Urology Associates; Victor Branch, senior VP and marketing manager, Bank of America; Please see BRIEFS, Page 6

Stuart Alan Fink of Colonial Heights went to be with his Lord on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014. He was born Oct. 2, 1946, in Johnston, Pa., to the late Joseph Samuel and Louise Ward Fink. Stuart was a retired machinist and engineer designer, but the most rewarding was being employed by the Life Church and Life Christian Academy. He became known to the preschoolers as “Mr. Fix It.” He was a United States Navy veteran. Born into an adventurous family who enjoyed boating on various waterways, camping and traveling led Stuart into becoming an avid yachtsman for 52-plus years, RV’er and motorcyclist. He was a member of Life Church, an Assemblies of God Fellowship, the Christian Motorcyclist Association for eight years, and president of CMA Virginia Christian Riders 2011 and 2012. He and Wanda were honored in being asked to start the Assembly of God Honor Bound Motorcycle Ministry at Life Church even though he had been diagnosed with cancer January 2013. They completed the Global University ministry course together and on Aug. 25, 2013, they received the Honor Bound colors, where he served as president, and the ministry was launched at Life Church, where his legacy will live on forever.

Stuart is survived by his wife of 43 years, Wanda D. Fink; son, Gary E. Fink and wife, Robin; grandchildren, Airman Joshua D. Fink, Steven C. Fink, Krystal D. Fink and Karen N. Fink; adopted grandchildren, Airman Jonathan M. Cherry and Madison L. Cherry; a sister, Louise Fink Dunton; a niece, Tamara Mosconi-Dunton; great-niece, Teryn D. Carver; great-nephew, Jonathan D. Carver; greatgreat-nephew, Noah Justice; great-great-niece, Bella Justice; extended family, Michael and Diane Dawson, the Rev. Michael and Teresa Cherry, Ricky and Susan Crowder. A funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 1, 2014, at the Life Church, 16801 Harrowgate Road, Colonial Heights, with the Rev. C. Scott Tischler and the Rev. Mike Cherry officiating. Interment followed in Southlawn Memorial Park, Prince George. The family received friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28, at the Colonial Heights Chapel of the E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes & Crematory, 2033 Boulevard. Memorial donations may be made to the Life Christian Riders Chapter of the Honor Bound Motorcycle Ministry. Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall. com.

MARY B. GROTZ

Mary B. Grotz, 81, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2014 at Southside Regional Medical Center. Born in Monroe, La., she was the daughter of the late John and Effie Mae Blue. She was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church, and a past matron of the Alpha Chapter 1 Order of the Eastern Star. Mrs. Grotz is survived by a daughter, Phyllis Shanahan and husband, John, of Colonial Heights; a grandson, Robert Wyatt Walker II of Colonial Heights; a granddaughter, Katie Cooke of Henrico; two great-grandsons, Jude and Jake Cooke; numerous nieces and nephews. Services are private. Arrangements by the Colonial Heights Chapel of the E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes & Crematory, 2033 Boulevard. Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall. com.

NELLIE M.G. JESSUP

Nellie Maude Griffin Jessup, 89, of Colonial Heights, passed away on March 2, 2014. Born in Elizabeth City, N.C., she was the daughter of the late Henderson R. and Vennie Horton Griffin, and was also preceded in death by her husband, Edward Jessup Jr. Mrs. Jessup was a longtime member of New Jerusalem Baptist Church, and had also been active in the Colonial Heights Senior Citizens organization. She had worked as a secretary for the Southside Virginia Police Karate

Association. She is survived by one daughter, Carolyn Ramsey; three sons, Carl, Kenneth and Paul Jessup; and numerous grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. A funeral service was held at 1 p.m. Thursday, March 6, 2014, at New Jerusalem Baptist Church, 3510 Woodlawn St., Hopewell, with the Rev. Robin Lester officiating. The family received friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment followed in Bermuda Memorial Park, Chester. Memorial contributions may be made to New Jerusalem Baptist Church in Mrs. Jessup’s memory. Condolences may be registered at www. jtmorriss.com.

MARY E. PAYNE

Mary E. Payne, 84, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2014, at Southside Regional Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late Harry E. Richardson Sr. and Edna Hunt Richardson. Mary was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church, and was a retired teaching assistant for the Chesterfield County school system. She is survived by: her loving husband, Ernest E. Payne; a son, Philip Steven Payne and wife, Mary Ruth of Charlotte, N.C.; two daughters, Laura Lynn Payne-Ballard and husband, Charles of Richmond, and Nancy Allison Payne-Van Fossen and husband, Robert of Richmond; grandchildren, Paul and Alison Ballard of Richmond, Alan Shaw and wife, Tiffany of Roanoke, Holly Withers and husband, Thornton of Charlotte, N.C.; and great-grandchildren, Benjamin Thompson, Henry Thompson, Lauren Thompson, Allison, Grant, Wyatt and Meredith Shaw. A funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Monday, March 3, 2014, at Immanuel Baptist Church, 620 Lafayette Ave., Colonial Heights, with the Rev. Fred Adkins officiating. Interment followed in Sunset Memorial Park, Chester. The family received friends from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, March 2, 2014, at the Colonial Heights Chapel of the E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes & Crematory, 2033 Boulevard. Memorial contributions may be made to the Immanuel Baptist Church building fund or the church library. Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall. com. Please see IN MEMORY, Page 5

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Majority leader: House budget has help for middle-class families GUEST

COMMENTARY By Del. Kirk Cox R-Colonial Heights

Editor’s note: Delegate Cox sends weekly updates during the General Assembly session. This is his latest report.

friend once told me to look at your checkbook, and that will tell you where your priorities lie. The state budget is the commonwealth’s checkbook. The General Assembly has seven days left in the scheduled 2014 session and finalizing the budget is the last, and arguably the most important, task we have left. I’m proud of this year’s House budget for two reasons. First, we take a conservative approach to budgeting by limiting the creation of new programs, and we set aside sufficient funds in the state’s savings accounts for emergencies. Second, we invest in the core functions of government that will help our middle-class families. College tuition has become incredibly costly. Tuition increases are pricing out the middle-class families who are trying to send students to Virginia’s top public universities. Our House budget adds an additional $20 million to further moderate the growth of in-state undergraduate tuition and fee increases. This investment contin-

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Burt joins real estate office COLONIAL HEIGHTS — Long & Foster Real Estate Inc., the largest independent residential real estate company in the United States, welcomes Tyler Burt BURT to its TriCities Southpark office. Burt will specialize in working with homebuyers and sellers. Burt successfully completed Long & Foster’s Star Builders program, an extensive training course for newly licensed sales associates and agents returning to the real estate field. The program’s curriculum covers contracts, agency, prospecting, business planning,

ues our efforts over the last two years that resulted in decade low tuition increases at around 4.5 percent. My hope is this year’s increases will be in the 3 percent range. We are also including $6.2 million to add 1,700 additional in-state undergraduate slots at the College of William and Mary, James Madison University, the University of Virginia, and Virginia Tech. We want Virginia students to be able to afford and have access to Virginia’s world class colleges and universities. Jobs and economic growth continue to be a top priority in our budgeting process. To support this effort the House budget includes an additional $1.4 million each year for the Virginia Tourism Corporation to advertise Virginia’s attractions in key markets. The goal is to expand online advertising and continue our substantial support for regional and local tourism grant programs. In maintaining our strong commitment to Virginia’s veterans, I’m carrying two key budget amendments that will assist veteran hiring. The first amendment provides for an Advanced Manufacturing Advisory Council to make recommendations to the governor and General Assembly on how to use veterans’ special knowledge and skills. This will help ensure a sufficient stream of qualified workers in high paying advanced manufacturing jobs. This amendment also provides a $25 million Treasury loan to develop an apprentice acad-

finance and working with buyers and sellers. Burt holds membership in the Southside Virginia Association of Realtors. He lives in Chester.

Top closer for January COLONIAL HEIGHTS — Bobby Perkins, a sales associate with Long & Foster Real Estate Inc., the largest independent residential real estate company in the United States, has been named top closer for January for Long & PERKINS Foster’s Tri-Cities Southpark office. A real estate professional for 11 years, Perkins is an active member of the Southside Virginia and Virginia Association of Realtors. Perkins has consistently proven to be a high achiever

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emy in Prince George County and four regional Centers of Excellence throughout Southside Virginia. The second budget amendment provides additional dollars to expand the Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Inter-Agency Working Group. The funds will be used to develop an integrated approach to recognize veterans’ job skills and experience that meet business needs and to encourage business access for veteran hiring. We’re working to meet the commonwealth’s responsibility to our state employees by fully funding the state pension system at 100 percent of the required rates by 2016, three years earlier than required. In addition, if Virginia’s economy remains strong, and we meet our projections, a revenue reserve will be used for a state employee 2 percent pay raise in July of 2015. Finally, one of the best things we can do to help middle-class families is ensure the commonwealth is in a sound financial position should the economy take a downward turn or economic growth slows. To combat any negative impacts of slowed growth, $243 million has been allotted for a Rainy Day Fund deposit that brings the fund to over $900 million. In addition, $140 million has been set aside for a revenue reserve fund to absorb any potential future revenue reductions. This week also saw an election with significant implications for a key session issue – Medicaid expansion. House District 100, held by a Democrat the last 10 years,

since he entered the real estate field, and has frequently been cited as a top real estate producer. Perkins is a member of Long & Foster’s Chairman’s Club for producing more than $5 million dollars in settled sales volume in 2013. In addition, Perkins also holds the prestigious GRI, ABR and e-Pro designations of advanced real estate.

Top lister for January COLONIAL HEIGHTS— Helen James, a sales associate with Long & Foster Real Estate Inc., the largest independent residential real estate company in the JAMES United States, has been named top lister for January for Long & Foster’s Tri-Cities Southpark office. A real estate professional

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won by President Barack Obama and Sen. Tim Kaine in 2012 elections, gave Republican Robert Bloxom a big win. This election was of particular importance because the main issue throughout the campaign was the candidates opposing views on Medicaid expansion. The Democratic candidate, with huge dollar support from Democrat PACs, supported Medicaid expansion, raising the minimum wage, and Obamacare. Bloxom, adamantly against expansion, won by 20 percentage points, and brought House Republicans to 68 members, a historic high. The voters spoke loud and clear in this election — reject Medicaid expansion in Virginia. Voters do not support Gov. Terry McAuliffe and the Democratic Senate’s tactics of putting expansion language in the budget. This puts funding for all other core functions in jeopardy. Teachers, police officers, firefighters, and agencies statewide are counting on an on-time Virginia budget. While this week was full of budget meetings, I was able to host a Manchester student group visit to the General Assembly; meet with my former intern and staffer, Lindsay Fisher; and Chesterfield County Treasurer Richard Cordell. I also attended a Colonial Heights Republican Committee meeting to give a General Assembly session update. • Delegate Kirk Cox, R-66th, is the House majority leader and represents Colonial Heights and parts of Chesterfield County.

for more than 40 years, James is an active member of the Southside Virginia and Virginia Association of Realtors. James has consistently proven to be a high achiever since she entered the real estate field, and has frequently been cited as a top real estate producer. James is a member of Long & Foster’s Executive’s Club for producing more than $1 million dollars in settled sales volume in 2013. In addition, James has been awarded Realtor emeritus status from the National Association of Realtors.

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active member of the Southside Virginia and Virginia Association of Realtors. WELLS We l l s has consistently proven to be a high achiever since she entered the real estate field, and has frequently been cited as a top real estate producer. Wells is a member of Long & Foster’s Chairman’s Club for producing more than $4 million dollars in settled sales volume in 2013. In addition, Wells also holds the prestigious ABR and Relocation Specialist designations of advanced real estate.

Ruth Marie Hemmerick Poole, 85, of Chesterfield, Va., passed away on Feb. 23, 2014, of natural causes. She was a member of Colonial H e i g h t s P r e s by t e r i a n Church, located at 211 Lynchburg Ave., Colonial Heights. Memorial services were held at 4 p.m. Saturday, March 1, 2014, at Colonial H e i g h t s P r e s by t e r i a n Church, with the Rev. Glenda Hollings, head of Colonial Heights Presbyterian Church and guest Pastor Angie Bentley of the Chester Outreach Church of the Nazarene officiating. Ruth was born in Parma, N.Y., on July 18, 1928. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leon Poole; recently deceased grandson, Joel Stuhler; sister, Dorothy Priestley; brothers, John, Frances and Robert Hemmerick. She is survived by children, Michael (Marlene) Poole, Rose (Tim) Beauchemin, Linda Santillo, Stephen (Linda) Poole, Janet (Robert) Noel and Karen (Jay) McCloskey; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, greatgreat-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. The family of Ruth wishes to extend our sincere thanks to Colonial Heights Health Care and Rehabilitation Center and the Cremation Society of Virginia. A reception was held following the service at the home of Ruth’s loving niece, Donna (Robert) Storey. Memorial donations may be made in Ruth’s memory to the Alzheimer’s Association.

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Alex Chini wins Elks-sponsored state ‘Hoop Shoot’ competition COLONIAL HEIGHTS — Alex Chini, 9, recently won at the state level in the Elks National “Hoop Shoot” free throw competition. Chini will now advance to the regional semi-finals to be held March 15 in Frederick and Middletown, Md. At the semi-finals, Chini, representing Virginia, will be competing against other state champions from Maryland, Delaware, West Virginia, North Carolina and the District of Columbia. Alex Chini, the son of retired Sgt. lst Class Roy Chini Jr., is a student at Tussing Elementary School. Roy Chini Jr. says that since his son won at the local level of the competition, Tussing Elementary has graciously allowed the family inside the school early in the mornings to practice free throws. In addition to his dad coaching him, Alex Chini has also had some help from his older brother, Roy Chini III. After school the family

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petition. If Alex Chini wins at semi-finals, he will advance to the national finals in Springfield, Mass., on April 12.

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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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heads to Fort Lee for some additional practice time. “Alex shoots around 100 free throws a day,” his father said.

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Abigail Richey is seen coming off the blocks during the girls 500-yard freestyle event at the VHSL Class 3A championships. Richey won the event and another to claim two state titles.

Richey sets standard CH swimmer owns three state titles BY NEIL FULLER SPORTS WRITER

COLONIAL HEIGHTS — School pride. Abigail Richey has it — and three career state championships to go with it. Richey set VHSL records in winning the 200-yard freestyle (1:50.12) and the 500yard freestyle (4:54.33) events during the Class 3A championships at Christiansburg Aquatic Center on Feb. 22. Her efforts led the Colonial Heights girls team to a fourth-place finish. “It felt pretty awesome. I came to that meet to win — and I did,” said Richey, a junior. “I’ve always liked being able to represent my school. I’m really happy to bring state championships back to Colonial Heights.” Richey won a state cham-

Colonial Heights’ Abigail Richey accepts her second gold medal for winning the girls 500-yard freestyle event at the VHSL Class 3A championships. pionship in the 200-yard freestyle in 2013. “It’s a great feeling. I want to keep (winning state titles),” she said. “I’m just really happy. It feels pretty good.” Elizabeth Magnusson’s finish in the 50-yard freestyle (24.24) was almost enough to earn the Colonials a third championship this season. Almost. Cave Springs’ Lauren Cowher edged Magnusson with a 24.15. Magnusson also posted

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an impressive time in the 100-yard fly event (59.18), taking fifth-place honors. Richey teamed with Magnusson, Cassie McBryde and Emily Warro to finish third in both the 400-yard relay (3:46.81) and 200-yard freestyle with a relay time of 1:41.18. “We’ve formed a really awesome program,” Richey said. “Winning individual championships is great, but I also want our team to win titles. I feel like we’ve built

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Fort Clifton 150th anniversary event COLONIAL HEIGHTS — An event to commemorate Fort Clifton’s 150th anniversary will be held from 12 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, March 22, at Fort Clifton, 100 Brockwell Lane. Heritage Day will be sponsored by Dearing-Beauregard SCV Camp 1813. The event will feature educational and entertainment events for all ages. There will be encampments, firearms demonstrations, music, food, Old Brunswick SCV Camp cooking dem-

our school’s program toward that goal. We’re moving in the right direction.” Each Colonial Heights swimmer who qualified for the 2014 VHSL championships returns next season. McBryde finished ninth overall and first in both B finals of the 100-yard freestyle (56.17) and 100-yard fly (1:01.42) events. Warro placed 11th in the 200-yard individual medley. Cami DiSanto won her B final in the girls 500-yard freestyle (5:21.53) for the Colonials. DiSanto, Warro, McBryde and Bethany Kocik teamed up to finished seventh in the 200-yard medley (2:05.46). Western Albemarle won the overall Class 3A championship. Josh McBryde, the lone boys representative for Colonial Heights, made both A finals in his events. Overall, the girls qualified for A and B finals in 9 of 11 events.

onstrations, displays, infantry drilling, musket volley and tours of the fort. At 5 p.m. Stan Clardy will present a one-man play, “Soldiers in Gray,” a musical journey. The play will be perfor med at Tussing Elementary School, located at 5501 Conduit Road.

‘A Taste of Wesley’ COLONIAL HEIGHTS — Wesley United Methodist Church will host “A Taste of Wesley” vendor show and sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 5, at the church, located at 3700 Conduit Road. The event is being sponsored by Wesley’s United Methodist Women, Agape Circle.

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