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Vol. 11 No. 27 FEBRUARY 28, 2009 FRIDAY, MARCH 14, 2014 THURSDAY,

Talent showcase

IN THE COMMUNITY Fine arts festival COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The Colonial Heights Fine Arts Festival will take place at Colonial Heights High School on Tuesday, March 18. Performances will run from 6-9 p.m., with artwork displays from 68 p.m. Students in kindergarten through 12th grade will have work featured in the festival. All events are free.

Sunshine 5K COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The Colonial Heights Recreation & Parks Department is happy to announce that the Colonial Heights Moose Lodge will be the platinum sponsor of the second annual Sunshine 5K Run/Walk and Kids 1 Mile Fun Run to be held on Saturday May 3, at White Bank Park. Proceeds from the now annual race go towards the replacement of playground equipment at Colonial Heights parks. The proceeds from this year’s race will help with the purchase of new playground equipment at Lakeview Park. Anyone interested in sponsoring or participating in the race is invited to contact the Colonial Heights Recreation Department at 804-520-9390.

Kindergarten registration COLONIAL HEIGHTS — Kindergarten Registration Day is Thursday, April 10, for all public schools in the Richmond and Petersburg region, including the Tri-Cities. In Colonial Heights, kindergarten registration times will be 6-8 p.m. on April 10. Parents can register their child at the local elementary school in their attendance zone. To find the attendance zone in your area, visit www.readychildren.net or call “211.”

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The drummer from Footswitch performs a drum solo at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church Saturday, March 8, during the “Colonial Heights Has Talent” exhibition. The talent show was sponsored by the Colonial Heights Food Pantry and the Colonial Heights Chamber of Commerce as a benefit for the food pantry.

Colonial Heights event draws performers from throughout the region to help raise money for local food pantry

‘A Taste of Wesley’

he Colonial Heights Chamber of Commerce joined with the Colonial Heights Food Pantry to sponsor the second annual “Colonial Heights Has Talent” show on Saturday, March 8. Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, located at 3110 Greenwood Ave., hosted the two-hour event, which featured local and regional talent of all kinds, including singers, instrumentalists and dancers. All proceeds from the event will be used to support the Colonial Heights Food Pantry.

COLONIAL HEIGHTS — Wesley United Methodist Women Agape Circle of Wesley United Methodist Church will sponsor “A Taste of Wesley” vendor show and sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 5, at the church, located at 3700 Conduit Road.

Traveling memorial and museum COLONIAL HEIGHTS — “The Wall That Heals” — the traveling Vietnam Veterans Memorial and Museum — is coming to Colonial Heights Southpark Mall and will be open to the public from 9 a.m. on May 29 through 9 p.m. June 1. This exhibition features a 250foot replica of the original memorial in Washington, D.C., and travels across America.

Performers in the “Colonial Heights Has Talent” show included: above: The duo of Caleb Dillard and Kincer Pond sing “Wagon Wheel.” Right: Casey Bowman sings “I Love Rock and Roll.” Far right: Morgan Benson sings “Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again” from Phantom of the Opera.

- Todd Wilson, Colonial Heights sheriff Q

How long have you been sheriff in Colonial Heights?

I have been sheriff for a total of nine years. I was elected in 2005 and have served for three terms.

How was the transition into the new courthouse?

Surprisingly, it was much smoother than I had anticipated. To really shut down the entire system and bring it back up just a few days later, I pictured it being

much more difficult. I would have anticipated months, but really we made the transition in about a week and a half.

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to do in your spare time?

I like to spend time with my family, work on projects around the house, and play golf and softball.

What is your favorite part about being sheriff ?

My role allows me to split my time evenly through service work. With me being a people person, it’s personally fulfilling when we assist someone in a situation – and when their family comes back and thanks us. What I found about being sheriff is that you can

set the tone for your staff – to treat people with respect and great customer service everywhere you go.

What is your least favorite part about being sheriff ?

My least favorite part is when you put

forth all of your time and energy only to see a situation repeat itself. When people return to our jails and court systems after you have helped them thinking this is the time they won’t return – to see them return, that’s disheartening.

What do you like

What does it look like for the future of Colonial Heights with you as sheriff ?

I hope to remain in this position for quite some time. It’s wonderful to come to a job every day that you like to be in. I love my position as sheriff.

Todd Wilson has served as sheriff of Colonial Heights for a total of nine years. In his spare time, he likes to spend time with his family, and play golf and softball.

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Direct from central casting: A Hollywood dream comes true

ome folks dream of a life as an actor or director in Hollywood. It usually is just that — a dream. But for one Colonial Heights native, that dream has become a reality after years of hard work. Bill Dance took his big dreams 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 well-known films to life. Dance is now a casting director for some of Hollywood’s biggest movies and has more than 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. It all started when Dance moved from Colonial Heights to attend the University of California Los Angeles in 1969, where he studied theater. He graduated from the university in 1973. He then went to New York where 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, he said that he “just sort of fell into” casting. His first love is being onstage 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 immedi— Bill Dance ately 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. And although Bill Dance is a distinguished casting director in Hollywood, he remains 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.” For one Colonial Heights boy, the dream of Hollywood came true after a lot of hard work combined with talent, a bit of good luck and perseverance. You could almost make a movie of Dance’s career — and we know the casting director who could help put it all together.

“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.”

YOUR OPINIONS

Attorney general didn’t uphold law of the state To the Editor: I am a first-time writer to your newspaper. I am writing this letter for a large number of family and friends. We feel that we are not being heard or represented by our elected officials. Attorney General Mark Herring did not uphold the law of the state. How could he vote against what the majority of Virginians voted to protect? (Marriage is defined as the union of one man and one woman.) Didn’t he just swear to uphold the Constitution of Virginia? I contacted his office but as of yet have heard nothing. Mary Garber Chesterfield County

Bill will allow Virginians to keep pets that are on endangered lists To the Editor: The citizens of Virginia need to know that chinchillas are on the US Fish and Wildlife Endangered Species List and have been since 1976. Since chinchillas are an endangered species they cannot be pets or raised or sold in the commonwealth of Virginia by law (§ 29.1-564), even though the federal law allows the domestic raised chinchilla as pets. Chinchillas make great pets and are often a child’s first pet. There are many harmless pet birds, parrots and fish in the same legal position in the commonwealth. When a non-native domestic pet is added to the US Fish and Wildlife Endangered Species List it becomes illegal to own that pet in Virginia even when federal law allows. This was recently the case when the blue-throated macaw was added to the US Fish and Wildlife Endangered Species List. Virginia does not have a “grandfather clause.” Now Virginians that have blue-throated macaws and chinchillas, along with many other pets, are criminals. Endangered species generally are not allowed to be imported or exported to or from the United States or their

We invite your commentary The Colonial Voice publishes a wide variety of opinions. Send letters to People’s Forum. P.O. Box 71, Petersburg, VA 23804, or e-mail them to lettertoeditor@progressindex.com. Letters should be no longer than 400 words. Letters that are sent via email will receive priority over those sent by mail. We reserve the right to edit for length, clarity, brevity, accuracy, legality, spelling and grammar. Please include your name, address and a daytime phone number. Anonymous letters will not be considered for publication.

native countries. Raising these species or having them as pets does not have any negative impact on the wild populations and are a safety net population separate from the wild population. During the 2014 General Assembly session, Virginia State Senator Steve Martin, R-Chesterfield, sponsored Senate bill SB50 and State Delegate Kirk Cox, R-Colonial Heights, signed on as the co-sponsor. If it becomes law, SB50 will allow Virginians to keep their pet chinchillas, pet blue-throated macaws, and other non-native pets on the US Fish and Wildlife Endangered Species List as allowed by the US Fish and Wildlife Service. Lewis “Buddy” Waskey Colonial Heights

Is climate change to blame for this? To the Editor: President Obama is trying to re-capture his “cap and trade” attempt with a “climate change” strategy. How about reining in some rules and regulations for starters? Here’s an example: The San Joaquin Valley in Southern California has been experiencing severe drought over the last few years. The current administration is blaming this on climate change. But, did

you know that a California congressman got a federal judge to rule on saving a “smelt” – a very small fish that is on the endangered species list by cutting off the water supply from the Sacramento basin that feeds the San Joaquin Valley. This valley is now a wasteland ever since the water was cut off. This valley used to produce tons of fruits and vegetables and employed over 60,000 workers. When the water was on, there was enough irrigation to support the growing of all of these products in spite of it always being in a low-rainfall area. Now these products are being grown in Mexico and 60,000 people lost their jobs over a fish. And, our current administration is blaming “climate change” on this? Is a small fish worth the economic loss of fruits and vegetables and 60,000 jobs? Give me a break. Gary Allen Chesterfield County

Chesterfield Democrats seek apology from state senator To the Editor: The Chesterfield County Democratic Committee calls on Sen. Steve Martin to apologize for his recent Facebook remarks in which he referred to pregnant women as “hosts.” Martin’s Facebook rant in which he referred to pregnant women as “hosts” is just his most recent salvo as a foot soldier in the Republican War on Women. His lack of compassion for women and girls who become pregnant due to sexual assault, and his contempt for women in general, is evident in the bills he has championed – mandatory ultrasound, fetal personhood, and insurance ban, to name just a few. The women of the 11th District and Virginia deserve better representation from Senator Martin, and, at the very least, an apology. Elizabeth Hardin Chair Chesterfield County Democratic Committee

If you could meet any famous person (living or now deceased), who would it be and why? Walt Patrick Matoaca

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“James Dean because he seems like a great guy to have a beer with and talk about life.”

“Dali Lama just to talk about his views on living life. He seems so positive about everything.”

“Martin Luther King Jr. because he helped black people and he taught us to be equal.”

“I would like to meet Channing Tatum because he is hot!”

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Heritage Day to celebrate Fort Clifton’s 150th anniversary Organizers hope the event on March 22 will help educate visitors about the city’s historic landmark BY BRITTANY MYRICK STAFF WRITER

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COLONIAL HEIGHTS — We really want to use Fort Clifton is a Confederthis opportunity of the ate landmark overlooking the Appomattox River that sesquicentennial has earned a place in Civil anniversary to educate War history. During the Siege of people about the Petersburg and the Bermusoldiers who served in da Hundred Campaign, the fort resisted heavy artillery the harsh conditions at fire and faced several gunFort Clifton boats, including Samuel L. Brewster’s, which was tak— Mike Wright, event coordinator en down in May 1864 by Confederate soldiers. Fort Clifton’s role has largely been forgotten to history — but one man is nial commemoration. In the comtrying to change all that. Mike Wright laments that many ing months, a variety of events will be held to mark the 150th people residing in Colonial anniversary of the Civil War that Heights and surrounding areas are unaware of the history behind was fought in the greater PetersFort Clifton. But as coordinator of burg region. Wright, who is also a member the Fort Clifton 150th Anniversary of the Colonial Heights Sons of Heritage Day set for March 22, he Confederate Veterans chapter — hopes the event will help educate Dearing-Beauregard Camp #1813, visitors about the historic landsaid that the event was created to mark. commemorate the sesquicentenni“[Fort Clifton] played an inteal of the Civil War; but most gral part in defending Petersburg by boats trying to get up the Appo- importantly, to teach people about the value Fort Clifton had in the mattox river,” Wright said. “It’s Civil War. has really impressive earthworks “We really want to use this and is a really nice park and a well-preserved fort.” opportunity of the sesquicentennial anniversary to educate people The event signals the start of the area’s Civil War sesquicenten- about the soldiers who served in

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Mike Wright and his dog, Beauregard, walk through Fort Clifton in Colonial Heights on Feb. 26. The park’s Civil War history will be featured during a community event on Saturday, March 22. the harsh conditions at Fort Clifton,” Wright said. “This is something that should be commemorated as it was such an important part of the defense of Petersburg.” Fort Clifton was erected on the banks of the river to defend Petersburg in 1864 and 1865 from Union naval attacks during the last years of the Civil War. Federal gunboats on May 9, 1864, under command of Maj. Gen. Charles F. Graham attacked the fort. Fort Clifton’s guns disabled the gunboat Brewster and its crew scuttled the gunboat. The fort’s garrison, commanded by Capt. S. Tay-

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. SOUTH CHESTERFIELD — The Youth Ministry of Shiloh Baptist Church, 6711 Hickory Road, is sponsoring its “Youth Praise & Worship Talent Show Extravaganza” from 6-8 p.m. Friday at Matoaca High School, 17700 Longhouse Lane. Ticket admission is $5 for adults; $3 for youth; and free for children ages 5 and younger. For tickets, contact Sister Janique Christian at 804-605-3469, Sister Pearl Cheeks at 804-943-2136 and Shiloh’s Youth Ministry at ymsbc2010@gmail.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. PETERSBURG — The Petersburg Chapter of Saint Paul’s College National Alumni Association will meet at 11 a.m. Saturday at Saint Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 228 Halifax St. Meetings are open to area alumni and friends of the college. COLONIAL HEIGHTS — Side Street Gallery, located at 127 & 129 Pickwick Ave., will host its March Opening and Reception from 2-6 p.m. Saturday. 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.

SUNDAY MARCH

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.

the program entitled “Legends and Myths of Richmond.” For more information, contact Kathy Thompson at 520-2302.

WEDNESDAY MARCH

com or call 526-1537.

COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The Society for Creative Anachronism meets every ﬁrst and third Sunday at the Colonial Heights Public Library meeting room, located at 1000 Yacht Basin Drive. Activities run from 3:30 until 6 p.m. This is a historical living history group. Calligraphy and illuminations, apothecary, dancing, armoury, cooking, and many other subjects are studied and re-created. All are welcome. For more information, contact Cynthia Cole at Cyndyanne00@aol. com or visit www.SCA.Atlantia.Org

MONDAY 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 Colonial Heights Triad will hold its monthly meeting from 1-2 p.m. Monday at the Colonial Heights Senior Center, 157 Roanoke Ave. There is no cost to attend. Triad is a partnership consisting of local 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.

TUESDAY MARCH

lor Marton, received a special commendation by Maj. Gen. George E. Pickett, the commander of the Petersburg defenses. The Fort Clifton 150th Anniversary Heritage Day will be held from 12 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, March 22, at Fort Clifton. Attendees will be able to see Civil War reenactments, hear a memorable play and tour the fort which is now a well-known park in Colonial Heights. Wright said there will be Civil War re-enactments, including firearm and cooking demonstrations, that will start at 12 and run until 4

COLONIAL HEIGHTS — Quilter’s group program meets every Tuesday, 6-8 p.m. at the Senior Center, 157 Roanoke Avenue. Tables are provided for your workspace. Those attending are asked to bring fabric and sewing notions, sewing machine, extension cord and work in progress. For more information about this program, call 804-520-9220. COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The Colonial Heights Public Library is offering its winter/spring story time sessions on Tuesdays at 11 a.m. through May 14. Each session includes stories, music, lots of movement and a craft. This is a family story hour, and all ages are welcome. No registration is necessary. A parent or caregiver must attend with the child. For more information, call Chantal Emerson at 804-520-9384. COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The Alzheimer’s Association will sponsor a support group meeting at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Care Advantage, 3509 Boulevard. COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The Colonial Heights Chapter 1472 of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees will meet at the Colonial Heights Library at 2 p.m. COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The Central Virginia Coin Club will hold its regular meeting at Dante’s Pizzeria, 2900 Cedar Lane, at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. For more information, call Jim Ransom at 6916286. COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The fourth meeting of the Colonial Heights Retired School Personnel Association for the 2013-14 school year, will be held on Tuesday at Tussing Elementary School, beginning at 11:45 a.m. Alyson L. Taylor-White, adjunct professor at the University of Richmond/ Richmond Region Visitor’s Center, will present

COLONIAL HEIGHTS — DivorceCare divorce recovery seminar and support meets at Colonial Heights Baptist Church in Colonial Heights at 6:45 p.m. each Wednesday. The group is designed to be “open” so that a person can begin coming any week. Childcare is provided. The church is located at 17201 Jeff Davis Hwy. DivorceCare features nationally recognized experts on divorce and recovery topics. For information, call 526-0424. COLONIAL HEIGHTS — TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) No. 485 meets each Wednesday morning at Colonial Heights Library, 1000 Yacht Basin Drive. Weigh-ins begin at 8:15 a.m. and the meetings start at 9. For information, call Evelyn at 748-2607. COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The Optimist Club of Colonial Heights, 916 Meridan Ave., holds bingo every Wednesday evening. Doors open at 5 p.m. and early bird games start at 6:45 and regular games start at 7. Food is available for a nominal fee. For directions, or details call 5260689. Monies raised support youth projects in the community. CHESTERFIELD — Chesterﬁeld County Domestic and Sexual Violence Resource Center hosts a free, ongoing support group for survivors of domestic and sexual violence from 1-2:30 p.m. Wednesdays. New members are welcome to join at any time. For information or to enroll, call 706-1281. COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The Colonial Heights Public Library is offering its winter/spring story time sessions on Wednesdays at 11 a.m. through May 14. Each session includes stories, music, lots of movement and a craft. This is a family story hour, and all ages are welcome. No registration is necessary. A parent or caregiver must attend with the child. For more information, call Chantal Emerson at 804-520-9384. CHESTER — The American Red Cross, Web of Hope, welcomes all who would like to learn to knit or crochet to its monthly meeting held at Chester Baptist Church, 4317 School St., on the third Wednesday from 10 a.m. to noon. All are welcome to participate, or you may help this program by donating new yarn. For information, call Linda Southward at 779-3453 or Angela Guastella at 530-0871. PETERSBURG — Petersburg Chapter 28, National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE), will hold its monthly meeting on Wednesday at 10:30 a.m., at the Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer, 1769 S. Sycamore St, Petersburg. This chapter serves the cities of Petersburg and Hopewell, as well as the surrounding communities and counties. Retirees and active employees from all Federal agencies are invited to attend this meeting, as well as spouses, annuitants, and guests. At this meeting the group will be holding its annual Alzheimer’s fund-raising auction. Members are requested to bring gently-used items to be auctioned off and money to buy treasures. All proceeds from the auction will be donated to Alzheimer’s disease research. Donation checks are also welcome. For more information, call 458-3835 or 458-9464. The chapter will not meet in April. Instead, members encourage everyone interested to attend the NARFE state convention in nearby Midlothian. For more information about the convention, call 458-3835.

THURSDAY MARCH

COLONIAL HEIGHTS — Colonial Heights Moose Lodge 1783, 170 Moose Ave., holds bingo every Thursday. Doors open at 4 p.m. each

p.m., followed by a sinking reenactment. “At 4 o’clock we are going to do something that has never been done before,” Wright said. “We are going to attempt a re-enactment of the sinking of the Brewster.” The re-enactment, Wright said, will give attendees an idea of what it was like for the soldiers who were defending the fort. Among the many re-enactments going on throughout the day, there will also be a walking tour. Wright said that local historian David Please see CLIFTON, Page 4

day. Bingo starts at 6 p.m. Sunday and 7 p.m. Thursday. Food is available for a nominal fee. For directions, visit the website at www.chmoose. com or call 526-1537. CHESTER — The Chester Village Sunshine Club meets at 9:30 a.m. every Thursday at Chester Village Clubhouse, 11701 Chester Village Drive. This is for seniors 62 and older. Coffee and refreshments are provided. CHESTER — Commonwealth Power Sports presents every type of Bike Night 6-8 p.m. each Thursday at Steel Horse Bar & Grill, 1920 W. Hundred Road. COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The Rotary Club of Colonial Heights meets at the Hilton Garden Inn, Southpark Boulevard, each Thursday at 7 a.m. HOPEWELL — St. Joseph Catholic School holds bingo every Thursday at AHEPA Hall, 810 W. Poythress St. Doors open at 5 p.m. Games start at 7 p.m. Food is available for nominal fee. For more information, call St. Joseph School at 732-3931. COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The Colonial Heights Senior Citizens Club will meet at 1 p.m. Thursday. The program is being sponsored by the Senior Center. Any resident of Colonial Heights, age 50 and older, are invited to join this club, which meets on Thursdays. For more information, call 526-3497. COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The Association of Military Retirees meets at 7:30 p.m. the third Thursday of every month in the Colonial Heights Community Building. Military retirees of all branches of service and their spouses, and Reserve and National Guard retirees are invited to become members. All active duty members with 18 or more years service are invited to become a member. COLONIAL HEIGHTS — If you are a family member or friend of someone who has dementia, including Alzheimer’s, and would like to join a support group, please call 526-6851. Support groups are meeting on the ﬁrst and third Thursday of each month at 5 p.m. at Colonial Heights Health Care and Rehabilitation Center, 831 Ellerslie Ave. Dinner provided if you RSVP no later than the morning of the group meeting. COLONIAL HEIGHTS — Veterans of Foreign Wars Robert E. Lee Post 2239 and the Ladies Auxiliary meet at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the Post Home, 14705 Jefferson Davis Highway. COLONIAL HEIGHTS — Virginia Triad will host a free program on “Emergency Preparedness” at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the Colonial Heights Community Center, 157 Roanoke Ave. Guest speaker will be Gary Talley, Outreach and Community Services Programs manager with the Virginia Department for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. CHESTERFIELD — Chesterﬁeld County Public Library’s Central Library will conclude its Acoustic Concert Series at 7 p.m. Thursday with performances by Kinda Celtic, a group that performs music from Ireland, Scotland and Appalachia. The concert is free and open to the public. Central Library is located at 9501 Lori Road. PETERSBURG — An Amputee Support Group meets the third Thursday of each month at 5 p.m. at HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital, 95 Medical Park Blvd. All patients who have experienced an amputation, as well as their family and friends are invited to attend. For more information, contact Stephanie Thompson at 504-8100 or stephanie.thompson@healthsouth. com.

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Recipients of the 2014 USSSA Hall of Fame Foundation Inc. scholarship awards line up with their plaques during the annual USSSA banquet held Saturday, March 1 at the Lee Club on Fort Lee. The six high school athletes awarded scholarships were: Whitney Clements of Prince George, Justin Cooper of Thomas Dale; David Shelley of Matoaca; Joseph Smith of Prince George; Zachary Stewart of Colonial Heights; and Courtney Taylor of Prince George.

USSSA awards scholarships, honors Hall of Fame inductees Colonial Heights High School senior among the scholarship recipients FORT LEE — In front of family and friends March 1, six members were inducted into the United States Specialty Sports Association Hall of Fame at The Lee Club. Those six members include Earl Hawkins for the male category, Harry Marsh of the special category, Jim Drinkard of the fastpitch category-coach, Jimmy Underhill of the male player category, Henry Yancey of the baseball category-

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Photos, trophies, photographs, signed baseballs and other softball and baseball memorabilia are displayed for everyone to see at the annual USSSA Hall of Fame banquet held March 1 at the Lee Club on Fort Lee. umpire and William Morris of the manager category. Along with these six men, there were six prep athletes recognized that

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Malgee will give 45-minute tours to anyone who wants to learn more about Fort Clifton and the soldiers who defended the fort. “He is very good at conducting these kind of tours,” Wright said. “He is going to tell you everything that happened there and how the soldiers lived, fought, and died.” Wright said the conclusion of the

received scholarships from the USSSA, including Whitney Clements of Prince George, Justin Cooper of Thomas Dale, David Shel-

Heritage Day event will be a one-man play, “Soldiers in Gray,” performed by Stan Clardy at 5 p.m. at Tussing Elementary School. “[The play] lasts about an hour and is something for everybody,” Wright said. “It’s very moving story of soldier and his experience in the war and his life thereafter.” The Fort Clifton 150th Anniversary Heritage Day is very different than the annual Fort Clifton Festival that is being held on May 10 and 11. Wright said the Heritage Day event puts more

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The following information was provided by the Colonial Heights Police Department: • Britton, Brandon Wade, 20, of the 800 block of Colonial Ave., Colonial Heights, was charged with violation of court order on Feb. 21. • Jones, Deandra Vauchi, 26, of Bayberry Court, Petersburg, was charged with open container of alcohol on Feb. 21. • Maddy, Christopher Lee, 30, of the 200 block of Hargrave Ave., Colonial Heights, was charged with drunk in public on Feb. 21 in the 200 block of Hargrave Ave. • Sexton, Dawn Denise, 46, of the 6200 block of Oak Shades Park Drive, Disputanta, was charged with fail to appear on Feb. 21. • Boateng, Gabriel, 20, of the 7900 block of Richmond Hwy., Alexandria, was charged with trespass: general on Feb. 22 in the 200 block of Southpark Mall. • Daniel, Stacey Renee, 33, of the 700 block of Battery Place, Colonial Heights, was charged with fail to provide shelter and possess unlicensed dog/cat on Feb. 22. • Wheeler, Jasmine Lynee, 24, of the 3500 block of Westcliffe Ave., Richmond, was charged with fraud: false pretense on Feb. 22. • Emerson, Austin Michael, 19, of the 1500 block of Austin Road, Chester, was charged with driving under influence and illegally possess alcohol on Feb. 23 at Boulevard and City Limits-N. • Flowers, Brittany Renee, 21, of the 1400 block of Branders Bridge Road, Colonial Heights, was charged with giving false reports to police on Feb. 23. • Newell, Melvin, 56, of the 800 block of Evans Creek Road, Broadnax, was charged with embezzle; leased property on Feb. 23. • Simon, Cameron Derrell, 22, of the 15100 block of Alderwood Court, Chester, was charged with probation violation on Feb. 23. • Thomas, Charlotte Ann, 68, of the 600 block of Hamilton Ave., Colonial Heights, was charged with fail to appear on Feb. 23. • Kelly, William Lowell, 19, of the 14200 block of Sycamore Drive, Dinwiddie, was charged with larceny: petit and vandalism on Feb. 24. • Mohammad, Tonya Renee, 47, of the 15500 block of Pypers Pointe Drive, Chesterfield, was charged with trespass: general on

Feb. 24 in the 200 block of Southpark Mall. • Ward, Stacey Deangilo, 21, of the 2300 block of Navajo Court, Petersburg, was charged with fail to appear on Feb. 24. • Carter, Lionel Melvin III, 23, of the 2100 block of Mandlay Drive, Richmond, was charged with fail to appear on Feb. 25. • Fitzgerald, Sharon A., 53, of the 9800 block of Lori Road, Chesterfield, was charged with fail to appear on Feb. 25. • Frasier, Sarah I., 32, of the 700 block of Battery Place, Colonial Heights, was charged with possess unlicensed dog/cat and fail to provide shelter on Feb. 25. • Friesen, Jeanne Marie, 44, of the 5800 block of Hermitage Road, Henrico, was charged with probation: violation on Feb. 25. • Galberth, Jhovan Anthony, 23, of the 15200 block of Timsberry Circle, Chester, was charged with forgery and conspiracy on Feb. 25. • Miller, Michael Dwayne, 43, of the 16200 block of Mistora Road, Chester, was charged with drunk in public on Feb. 25 in the 100 block of Cameron Ave. • Moyers, Timmie Lee Jr., 28, of the 200 block of Davis Ave., Colonial Heights, was charged with assault & battery: family member on Feb. 25. • Sanders, Donald Ray, 59, of the 400 block of Swift St., Prince George, was charged with fail to pay fines on Feb. 25. • Canady, Tatianna Lasha, 23, of the 12300 block of Grand Oaks Forest Court, Chester, was charged with fail to appear on Feb. 26. • Coleman, Napoleon Ernest, 24, of the 200 block of Bank St., Petersburg, was charged with fail to appear on Feb. 26. • Eagan, Mark Eric, 29, of the 2200 block of Swift Bluff Drive, Colonial Heights, was charged with fail to appear on Feb. 26. • Gholson, Destinie Marria, 21, of the 25500 block of Carson Road, Carson, was charged with fail to appear on Feb. 26. • Moore, Jeremy Logan, 25, of the 25500 block of Carson Road, Carson, was charged with fail to appear on Feb. 26. • Moore, Michael Ryan, 30, of the 25100 block of Sterling Road, Petersburg, was charged with driving under influence on Feb. 26 at Boulevard and Yew. • Moyers, Timmie Lee Jr., Please see CRIME, Page 5

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In Memory VIRGINIA D. GILL

Virginia Dale Gill, 80, of Colonial Heights, passed away on March 4, 2014. Born in Warrenton, Va., she was the daughter of the late Paul C. Jr. and Virginia Brockwell Richards. Mrs. Gill was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Frances Bland Randolph Chapter in Petersburg, the Raleigh Parrish Garden Club, and had also been a longtime member of Christ and Grace Episcopal Church. She is survived by two sons, Randy Gill and wife, Tori, and Meade Gill; one sister, Mary Gordon and husband, Ronald; three grandchildren, Leah Gonzalaz and husband, Rafi, Alyssa Dale Gill and Zach Gill; two stepg randchildren, Brandi Adams and husband, Aaron, and Richard Ferebee and wife, Katie; four great-grandchildren; five stepgreatgrandchildren; and two nephews and their families. A memorial service was held at 11 a.m. Monday, March 10, 2014, at Christ and Grace Episcopal Church, with the Rev. David Teschner officiating. Interment was private. Memorial contributions may be made to Christ and Grace Episcopal Church. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.

JAMES H. HASKINS

James Hamilton “Jim” Haskins, 83, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Tuesday, March 4, 2014, at the Colonial Heights Health Care Center. He was predeceased by his lovely wife of 34 years, Arie Mae Kitchen Haskins; his grandparents on his mother’s side, J. William Dance Sr. and Maude Aters Dance; uncle, Staff Sgt. J. William Dance Jr., U.S. Air Force, World War II; his parents, William Sidney Haskins and Lucille Dance Haskins; former owner of Dutch Garden Bar-B-Q; his brother, William Meade Haskins Sr.; and his stepson, Hugh Leslie Tipton. Jim g raduated from Petersburg High School, Class of 1950, and attended the University of Richmond for two years, 1950-1952. He was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1952 during the Korean War, and served two years of active duty and six years of inactive duty. In 1960, he received an honorable discharge with the rank of corporal. Jim loved baseball and participated in it for several years. He played for the Petersburg American Legion Post #2 team in the ’40s, Petersburg High School 1948-1949, and University of Richmond in 1951. In addition, he played in the Chesterfield County League with the Colonial Heights Athletic Club, the Colonial Heights Rebels and Lakeview. In October of 1954, he began his 38-year, two and one-half month banking career. In 1954, he was employed by Petersburg Savings & American Trust Co.; in 1961 by merger, First & Merchants National Bank; in 1984 by merger, Sovran Bank; in 1989 by merger, C&S/Sovran Bank; and in 1991 by merger, Nations Bank, from which he retired Jan. 1, 1993. Since his retirement, the bank has become Bank of America. Jim worked in retail branch banking, including wrapping coin, verifying currency, head and regular tellers, commercial and installment loan departments, general ledger, bookkeeping and transit. The savings department was the only exception to where he worked. In 1956, Petersburg Savings built the first branch bank at Chappel and West Washington streets, and Jim was the drive-in teller. A second branch was built in 1959 in Walnut Hill and he was the manager from 1959-1963. In 1963, he transferred to Colonial Heights Pickwick to assist his friend, E. Wil-

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liam “Bill” Smith. Jim became manager of the Colonial Heights branches in 1972 and in 1975, the present branch of Bank of America at the Boulevard and Temple Avenue, known then as First & Merchants National Bank, was opened Dec. 31, 1975, and he was manager through 1979. In 1980, Jim transferred back to Petersburg to be manager of the North Sycamore and West Tabb streets branch and TriCities operational officer. Jim was promoted to assistant cashier in 1958, to assistant vice president in 1968, and to vice president in 1972. According to Jim, “most” of his banking career was enjoyable. He is survived by a brother, Robert Bolling Haskins Sr., whose status is unknown; stepson, Donald Edward Tipton and wife, Terry, of Jacksonville Beach, Fla.; stepgrandson, Shane Edward Tipton and wife, Marcia, of Columbia, S.C.; stepgranddaughter, Jennifer Elaine Epperson and husband, Ricky, of Jacksonville, Fla.; and two stepgreat-grandchildren, Dylan Thomas Tipton and Lila Yvonne Tipton, both of Columbia, S.C. At Jim’s request, there was no visitation or viewing. A graveside service with military honors was conducted at the Haskins square in Blandford Cemetery, Petersburg, at 2 p.m. Monday, March 10, 2014, by the Rev. Fred Adkins Jr. of Immanuel Baptist Church, of which Jim was a member. Memorial contributions may be made to Immanuel Baptist Church, 620 Lafayette Ave., Colonial Heights, VA 23834. Arrangements by the Colonial Heights Chapel of the E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes & Crematory, 2033 Boulevard. Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com.

ginia’s budget passed long before July 1, the deadline before a potential government COMMENTARY shutdown. Nearly 50 By Del. Kirk Cox percent of Virginia’s R-Colonial Heights General Fund spending passes through as aid to our localities. Editor’s note: Delegate Accordingly , the budget Cox sends weekly updates during the General Assem- should be passed by March bly session. This is his latest 8, the scheduled end of the legislative session. report. College boards of visitors have to set tuition rates n Feb. 20 we for the next year by this passed the 20142016 House bud- spring. If the state budget get with a bipar- isn’t released by that time, boards will be forced to tisan vote of 74-25. This assume a worst case scebudget takes a “savings nario. This could result in first” approach, setting double digit tuition increasaside over $380 million in es versus the low single digtwo state savings accounts its expected if our budget is for economic emergencies. passed. It provides funding for School divisions will many critical areas to include $48 million for men- have to rethink teacher position openings, new tal health services; $530.9 school supplies, employee million for public educahealth care plans, and tion; $210 million to higher expanded extracurricular education; and includes activities if they don’t have millions to fully fund our a state budget to work from. Virginia Retirement SysLocal governments are tem (VRS) obligations by relying on state funding for 2016, three years earlier road maintenance, paythan required. ments to VRS, and new As a House budget conDepartment of Environferee, I can affirm the mental Quality requireHouse and Senate budget ments. proposals are very close. Ultimately, there are a lot The bottom lines are sepaof citizens depending on rated by one-tenth of 1 percent, a difference that could the state to pass a budget before the July 1 deadline. be easily closed if Senate House Republican leaderbudget conferees would ship has called for a special begin to seriously negotiate. However, we’ve encoun- session after we pass the budget to debate the issues tered a slow, unresponsive attitude from Senate Demo- of Obamacare’s Medicaid expansion on its merits. crats and a governor who This will ensure funding travels around Virginia for our teachers, schools, during this crucial time firefighters, police officers grandstanding for one and local governments are political issue rather than not used as leverage to help hammer out the implement Medicaid details of the state budget. expansion. They continue to ignore Passing a clean budget the basic, critical fact that local governments, schools, and then addressing expansion in a special session is college boards of visitors, the right thing to do. We’ve and numerous entities done it in the past on severaround the state need Vir-

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al occasions to avoid a government shutdown. Gov. George Allen called a special session in 1994 on parole reform. Gov. Jim Gilmore called a special session in 1998 on car-tax relief. Gov. Tim Kaine called a special session in 2006 on transportation. A special session would have several benefits. This includes allowing us to avoid a shutdown and finish budget negotiations on proposals that are currently 99.9 percent in agreement. It will also allow legislators time to go home and talk to constituents about this critical issue. Finally, it would allow those in favor of Medicaid expansion to craft meaningful legislation that can stand alone and be considered on its merits. Virginia is one of 12 states with an AAA bond rating from all three rating agencies. Last year we were named the best state for doing business by Forbes magazine. We did not accumulate these accolades by playing political games with our state budget. I hope the governor and the Senate will stop holding up the budget over a partisan, political issue; an act that is contrary to Virginia tradition. We should pass a clean budget on time and hold a special session on Medicaid expansion. House Republicans have advanced legislation that helps our veterans, our teachers, our children, our roads, and those who are most vulnerable. Our budget is saying yes to these groups through good governance and fiscal responsibility. We owe it to them to pass our budget on time. • Delegate Kirk Cox, R66th, is the House majority leader and represents Colonial Heights and parts of Chesterfield County.

28, of the 200 block of Davis Ave., Colonial Heights, was charged with violate protective order on Feb. 26. • Radcliffe, Evelyn, 45, of the 2000 block of Greenwich St., Falls Church, was charge with trespass: general on Feb. 26 in the 400 block of Orange Ave. • T a y l o r, K a l o n i Shavonne, 19, of the 2600 block of Mangowood Drive, Colonial Heights, was charged with violate conditions of release on Feb. 26. • Vaughan, Peter Stefon, 24, of the 15200 block of Timsberry Terr., Chester, was charged with probation: violation on Feb. 26. • Wattley, Bylal Delaun, 21, of the 3700 block of Totty St., South Chesterfield, was charged with larceny: petit on Feb. 26 in the 600 block of Southpark Blvd. • Browder, Tasiah Mariah, 19, of the 1200 block of W. Washington St., Petersburg, was charged with probation: violation on Feb. 27. • Lamm, Joseph Allen Jr., 21, of the 1600 block of Johnson Road, Petersburg, was charged with probation: violation on Feb. 27. • Moyers, Timmie Lee Jr., 28, of the 200 block of D av i s Av e . , C o l o n i a l Heights, was charged with violate protective order on Feb. 27. • Shabaz, Bekura Waliah, 35, of the 2200 block of Oak Ave., Newport News, was charged with fraud: false pretense on Feb. 27. • Stewart, Shekita, 34, of the 2100 block of Dupuy Road, Petersburg, was charged with fail to appear on Feb. 27. • Information is provided b y police and sheriff ’s departments. This information may or may not be all inclusive. Arrests include summons. Arrests do not imply guilt.

Our hearts were saddened on Sunday, March 2, 2014, by the passing of our loved one, Ms. Lisa Michelle Monroe, 43, of 401 Old Oak Lane, Colonial Heights, who departed this life at VCU Medical Center in Richmond. She was preceded in death by her father, Daniel M. Please see IN MEMORY, Page 6

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CHURCH DIRECTORY CHRIST COMMUNITY CHURCH

Address: Meets at Lakeview Elementary School, 401 Taswell Ave. For more information or directions, call 520-6200, or www.christcommunitychurchva. org.

CAMERON AVENUE CHURCH OF CHRIST

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

CELEBRATION OF LIFE CHURCH

LYONS AVENUE BIBLE CHURCH

Celebration of Life Address: 516 Lyons AveChurch of God meets at 123 Pickwick Ave. in Colonial nue. For more information, Heights. For more informa- call 520-7813. tion please call 221-2915.

CHESTERFIELD COMMUNITY CHURCH

Address: Meets at Greenwood Presbyterian Church, 7110 Woodpecker Road.For more information, call 7961040 or visitccc4jc2007@aol. com.

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LUTHERAN CHURCH OF OUR REDEEMER

Address: 1769 S. Sycamore St., Petersburg. For more information, call 7328567 between 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Monday-Thursday.

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Address: 19600 Halloway Address: 295 Dunlop Avenue, Matoaca. For more Far ms Blvd. For more information, call 590-2094. information, call 520-4988 or visit www.colonialchrisMOUNT tianchurch.com.

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Address: 17201 Jeff Davis Highway. For more information, call 526-0424 or visit www.chbaptist.com.

CH NAZARENE CHURCH

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

COLONIAL HEIGHTS PRESBYTERIAN

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

COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP

PLEASANT BAPTIST

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

OAKLAWN BAPTIST

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

PRAYER VIGIL MINISTRY

The Tri-Cities Prayer Vigil Ministry has a prayer l i n e o p e n fo r p r aye r requests seven days a week including holidays from 7 p.m. to midnight. Local number is 804-425-6370, 804-861-2609 and toll-free long distance 1-(800) 4433155. Someone is always available to take calls.

PRINCE OF PEACE OUTREACH CENTER

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

CHRISTIAN

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

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

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EPISCOPAL CHURCH

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

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

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

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

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C O N G R AT U L AT I O N S

Brianna D. Baxley and Beau M. Mackie Brian and Rhonda Baxley of Yorktown, Va., are proud to announce the eng a g ement of their daughter, Brianna Danielle Baxley, to Beau Matthew Mackie, son of Len Mackie and Darlene Hales Mackie of Colonial Heights, Va. The future bride graduated from Virginia Tech with a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering in May 2013. She is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Medicinal Chemistry at Virginia Commonwealth University. The future groom is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering at Virginia Tech. He has acce pted an of fer of employment with Dewberry Engineers Inc. as a staff engineer which will begin after his graduation in May 2014.

Paternal grandparents of the bride are Albert and Amy Baxley from Sun City Center, Fla., and maternal grandparents are Ron and Anne Cockram from Meadows of Dan, Va. Paternal grandparents of the groom are James David Mackie from Maryville, Tenn., and Mary Lee Mackie from Nashville, Tenn. Maternal grandparents of the groom are Joe Hales Jr. and Betty Lou Hales of Colonial Heights, Va., and he is also the great-grandson of Allie Duke Johnson and the late Ralph Johnson of Ettrick, Va., and the late Mary and Joe Hales Sr. of Colonial Heights, Va. A July 2014 wedding is planned for the couple at Jasmine Plantation in New Kent, Va. The couple will live in Richmond once married.

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Monroe, and grandmother, Gladys Taylor. Left to cherish Lisa’s memory are her two sons, Martin Monroe and Mekhi Baskerville, both of Colonial Heights; a devoted mother, Betty Ann Monroe of Colonial Heights; one sister, Lorie Parham (Berwin) of Petersburg; one brother, Randy Monroe (Viola) of Chester; five nieces, Tamika Monroe, Diesha Taylor, Tiesha Taylor, Iesha Taylor and Amya Parham; one greatnephew, SemaJ Spain; aunts, Jackie Bannister (Gene) of Maryland, Linda Ellis and Elizabeth Merritt (John), both of Hopewell; Alice Taylor, Odessa Green, Loraine Reese, Geraldine Hunt, Mable Noel and Oakie Monroe; three uncles, Wayne Taylor (Linda), Bobby Taylor (Sandy) and Christopher Taylor; great-aunts, Willie Mae Taylor, Inez Taylor and Donna Moore; devoted friends, Oderay Watson-Fowles, RaQuel Johnson, Veronica Lewis, Stacey Jones, Pandora Thomas and Melissa Harris; and a host of cousins and friends. Services for Ms. Lisa M. Monroe

SAN ANTONIO (JHNS) — Air Force Airman Jonathan M. Cherry graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. Cherry is the son of Michael Cherry of Colonial Heights. He is a 2013 graduate of Colonial Heights High School. • This information was provided by the Joint Hometown News Service.

Pre-K program COLONIAL HEIGHTS — Colonial Heights Public Schools is pleased to offer a prekindergarten program for 4-year-old children. The goal of the program is to provide a healthy learning environment for children whose social or economic conditions may place them at risk for poor school performance. Selection of students will be based on family need according to program guidelines for the Virginia Preschool Initiative. The class will be housed at Tussing Elementary School, 5501 Conduit Road, but will serve children from each of the three elementary school attendance zones. It will operate on the

were held 3 p.m. Saturday, March 8, 2014, at the chapel of J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va.; Elder Michael Wyche, eulogist. Interment followed at Wilkerson Memorial Cemetery. The family received friends at 401 Old Oak Lane, Colonial Heights, and may be contacted by calling 804-5363500 or 804-894-8716. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the staff of J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va., 804-732-8911, www. jmwilkersonsince1874.com.

MERLE M. SHORTLIDGE

Merle Miller Shortlidge, 93, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2014, at the Brighter Living Assisted Living in Hopewell. A native of Columbia, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Edward R. and Elizabeth Cranford Miller. She was the widow of Thomas F. Shortlidge, and was preceded in death by a sister, Ruth Skenes. Merle was a longtime and faithful member of the Wesley United Methodist Church. She is survived by two sons, John

same calendar and school schedule as the elementary schools. The program will be limited to 18 students. This is not a first-come, first-served program. To be eligible for the program, children must be legal residents of Colonial Heights and be 4 years of age by Sept. 30. Applications must be filled out completely. Proof of residency and financial information must be provided. Applications are available at all elementary schools: Lakeview, North, Tussing, and the Schools Administration Offices at 512 Boulevard or online at www.colonialhts.net. Deadline for returning applications is April 30.

R. Shortlidge and wife, Cindy, of Colonial Heights, and Thomas E. Shortlidge and wife, Paula of Orlando, Fla.; a daughter, Carole Ann Livesay and husband, David, of Jacksonville, Fla.; grandsons, Marshall Johnson III of Dendron, Jamey T. Shortlidge of Colonial Heights, Robert T. Shortlidge and Tyler W. Shortlidge of Orlando, Fla.; and granddaughters, Macon Nicole Johnson of Jacksonville, Fla., Alexa Lynn Shortlidge of Colonial Heights; and a nephew, Robert Skenes of Jacksonville, Fla. A funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 6, 2014, at Wesley United Methodist Church, 3701 Conduit Road, Colonial Heights. Burial followed in Southlawn Memorial Park, Prince George. The family received friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 5, 2014, at the Colonial Heights Chapel of the E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes & Crematory, 2033 Boulevard. Memorial contributions may be made to the church or the American Lung Association, 9221 Forest Avenue, Richmond, VA 23235. Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com.

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