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COLONIAL HEIGHTS — Would you like to join a group of Colonial Heights volunteers who want to help their community? Are you a "hands on" community minded person? If you answered yes, then you're invited to become part of a service organization meeting community needs for nearly 100 years, with an emphasis on helping people with developmental disabilities. The Colonial Heights Professionals Civitan Club will hold an organizational meeting from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 24, at the El Caporal Mexican Restaurant, 241 Charles H. Dimmock Pkwy. There will be a complimentary lunch for all ﬁrst-time prospects. For more information contact: Morris Hudgins 804-919-4246 or morris.hudgins@yahoo. com; or Bonnie Hudgins 804-919-2564 or bhudgins@ theheightsonline.com

Cooking school COLONIAL HEIGHTS — For over 10 years, the Home Builders Association of Southside Virginia has partnered with Taste of Home to bring the nationally famous cooking school to the area. This year’s event will be held on Saturday, March 28 at Colonial Heights High School, address. The event will begin at 3 p.m. with local vendors, featuring jewelry, handbags, ﬂags, Pampered Chef, QVC products and much more. The cooking school will begin at 6:30 p.m. There will be plenty of door prizes. For tickets, call 804-732-2742.

Rabies clinic COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The City Animal Shelter, located at 301 Charles Dimmock Parkway, will sponsor a rabies clinic from 1-3 p.m. on Saturday, April 4. The cost for a rabies vaccination is $10 per animal (cash only). For more information, call 804-520-9397.

Spring bazaar COLONIAL HEIGHTS — Calvary Baptist Church, located at 17001 Jefferson Davis Highway, will be hosting a Spring Bazaar from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 28. The public is invited to "shop until you drop." For more information, contact melissa.newcomb1@ gmail.com

Tax preparation assistance COLONIAL HEIGHTS — Free tax preparation assistance for seniors is offered at the Colonial Heights Public Library from Feb. 3 through April 14, by appointment only. Appointments with a trained volunteer are available on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 12 p.m., and 1 p.m. To schedule an appointment, call 520-9384.

Dunlop House seminar about scam artists COLONIAL HEIGHTS — Dunlop House Assisted Living invites the public to learn “Are You Being Scammed.” On April 1 at 2:30 p.m., Officer Benkendorf with the Colonial Heights Police Department will present information on the warning signs of scam artists and give you the information you need to protect yourself and your assets. The event will be held at Dunlop House, 235 Dunlop Farms Blvd. It is free and open to the public. Please call 520-0050 to RSVP by Thursday, March 26.

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Colonial Heights right-hander Noah Murdock pitches against the Park View Dragons during the season-opening matchup for both teams Monday night at Shepherd Stadium. Murdock struck out 11 over five innings as the Colonials claimed a 4-0 win. SCOTT P. YATES/PROGRESS-INDEX PHOTO

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HIGH SCHOOL THEATRE DEPARTMENT RAMPS UP FOR NATIONAL FESTIVAL Fundraising efforts underway to send 3 students and chaperone to week-long event at University of Nebraska-Lincoln By Shelby Mertens Staff Writer

COLONIAL HEIGHTS — Colonial Heights High School senior Kayla Banks imagined herself going to the Olympics one day to play softball, but all of that changed when a teacher encouraged her to audition for a school theatre production in her second year of high school. Kayla was forced to make a tough decision: play softball or pursue theatre, and she ultimately chose the latter. “I would say that was probably the best decision I’ve made because after that I’ve been in every musical, every production and I love theatre,” Kayla said. Kayla has played the Witch in the musical production of “Into the Woods,” Gertrude in the Dr. Seuss play “Seussical” and is now starring as Mrs. Peacock in the theatre department’s spring production “Clue: The Musical.” But most exciting of all, Kayla and two of her theatre peers have been chosen to participate in the annual National Thespian Festival hosted by the International Thespian Society, a student honorary organization of the Educational Theatre Association. Students are selected to attend the national festival by their state chapter, which also holds a yearly conference. The week-long National T hespian Festival draws

Students at the closing of the Colonial Heights High School Theatre Department’s fall production of “Mirrors” and “Voices.” PHOTO COURTESY OF COLONIAL HEIGHTS HIGH SCHOOL.

thousands of young thespians from around the country and even globally. The event is held at the University of NebraskaLincoln each year and gives students a chance to learn, improve and network with other theatre professionals. “We keep it that way so the kids don’t feel like it’s a competition, but they feel like they’re getting something to better themselves and their craft,” said Genese Gee-Schmidtke, theatre arts director at Colonial Heights High School. Students are given marks based on performance, “accomplished” being the highest level that theatre teachers like GeeSchmidtke use to evaluate students. Students may audition for one acts (short plays), main stages (musicals) or individual workshops. “That’s really what the festival is about, so we can create, Kayla Banks (left) and her theatre peers Jeremiah Lucas respond, connect and make and Casey Ridpath were among the International Thespian

Society state winners who will be moving on to the National Thespian Festival in June. PHOTO COURTESY OF COLONIAL HEIGHTS

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Friday, March 20, 2015 | The Colonial Voice, Petersburg, Va.

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OUR VIEW

Roadblocks appear over for U.S. 460 project

t appears to be finally over. The state has decided on a realistic plan to improve the U.S. 460 corridor after a decade of studies, proposals and wasted money. Instead of building a new 55-mile highway from Prince George County to Suffolk, the state has opted to improve a 17-mile stretch on the U.S. 460 corridor from Suffolk to west Zuni. While Prince George County officials are disappointed that U.S. 460 will not be replaced in the county, the revised project is the best alternative. Thankfully , the state scrapped its original plan in favor of a more cost-effective alternative that had less impact on area wetlands. An estimated $300 million of taxpayer dollars was already spent on the $1.4 billion project that was proposed by former Gov. Bob McDonnell. The approved 55-mile plan, proposed by Gov. Terry McAuliffe, is projected to cost between $375 million and $425 million. The McDonnell proposal was the classic example of overkill and the project quickly spun out of control. Not only did the cost estimates escalate, but the premise of a public-private partnership morphed into what was going to be a huge government handout to a private firm. And the road was going to collect tolls, which threatened the overall premise of the project of providing an alternative to the coast and a new route for trucks leaving and arriving at the Port of Virginia. The project would include construction of a new four-lane divided highway with a new interchange in Suffolk from U.S. 460 to U.S. 85 and a four-lane divided highway between the west of Windsor and west of Zuni, as well as a new bridge across the Blackwater River that would fix flooding problems, according to VDOT. The 55-mile project was going to nearly 480 acres of wetlands compared to 52 acres of wetlands under the new plan. Susan Clizbe, VDOT communications manager for Hampton Roads Mega Projects, said the upgrades are much needed due to the fact that the highway was built in 1955. “It’s an outdated design, it’s four lanes the whole way but there are many places that have minimum shoulder and no turn lanes,” Clizbe said. “What they have decided is that this alternative is going to efficiently meet the project purpose and needs … and at the same time have the least impact on wetlands” The Commonwealth Transportation Board previously weighed five alternatives that included building a four-lane toll road north or south of the existing U.S. 460, or widening or simply just improving the current road. No one doubts that U.S. 460 needs major upgrades and improvements - now there is a reasonable plan to do so that minimizes the impact on the environment and the taxpayers’ wallet.

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Suspension of the Rental Inspection program is a travesty The recent suspension of the Rental Inspection program is a travesty and disservice to the citizens of Colonial Heights, particularly to those who reside in these designated districts. In 2007, the Rental Inspection program was initiated to confront the growing problem of neglect in the rental housing market and to ensure the housing stock did not become unsafe, a public nuisance, and unfit for human habitation. The impetus to establish the program originated with the Hill Neighborhood Association following lengthy discussions with representatives from other localities concerning successful measures to regulate renter occupied dwellings. In Colonial Heights , the adoption of the Rental Inspection program, from inception to implementation, was an ordeal that lasted for more than two years and necessitated frequent meetings and countless public hearings before City Council. There was tremendous pushback from the rental establishment regarding inspections, with some landlords loudly denying the existence of problems. After repeated delays, the program was finally approved and two neighborhoods were identified as having the greatest need for city oversight, Shepherd Stadium and Violet Bank-Flora Hill. Because of the surging growth in the rental market and increasing blight in other neighborhoods, Council later expanded the program to include five additional districts. It is undeniable that the percentage of rental properties versus owner occupied properties is increasing rapidly throughout the city of Colonial Heights. Currently rental properties exceed 40 percent of housing units but a considerably higher percentage is found in some areas, sometimes exceeding 50 percent. This is particularly troubling to my husband and I, who have lived in and operated businesses in our neighborhood for more than 40 years. We and our four adult children have witnessed the negative changes that have become commonplace. On our street, like many others, the balance has shifted from primarily owner occupied to rental. With the increasing destabilization of the fabric of the neighborhood, the appearance and maintenance of the homes and yards is deteriorating; curb appeal is eroding; civic pride is waning; crime is increasing; illegal subdivision of single family homes to multi-family is thriving and property values are plummeting. Even the casual observer, or more aptly, members of City Council can witness the proliferation of litter throughout the neighborhood. At a minimum, the Rental Inspection program created a paper trail of those rental properties divided into multi family homes, legally and illegally. However, with the suspension of the Rental Inspection program, once more the burden of reporting concerns and violations shifts to rest squarely on the shoulders of the citizenry.

History confirms this approach is a colossal failure with devastating consequences for those neighborhoods already teetering on the brink of decay. The decision to suspend the Rental Inspection program reflects shortterm thinking and fails to protect long term residents who are invested in the community. It is true that intervention strategies come with a significant price, but that pales in comparison to what it costs to bring neighborhoods back from blight. All neighborhoods must be maintained if we are to have a healthy and attractive city. Reinstate the Rental Inspection program. Mary Ann Hamilton Colonial Heights

Did you know these things were produced in Virginia’s Fourth District? Right here in Virginia’s Fourth District, there are companies on the front lines positioning our nation to compete in an increasingly global society. Our manufacturing industry is made of hubs of innovation that – although perhaps small in their building footprint – are big in their reach and impact on economic growth, job creation, and global competitiveness. Take a look at some of the items made right here in Virginia’s Fourth District: World Cup cups. Soccer fans will appreciate the honor Chesapeake-based paper company, Yupo Corporation, was given when it was asked to provide the special synthetic paper used to develop souvenir cups provided to fans at the World Cup last year. Yupo provided enough paper to cover about 47 soccer fields, which was turned into thousands of cups decorated for individual matches. Hummus. Sabra Dipping Co. in Chesterfield produces hummus, a traditional Middle Eastern food spread made from chickpeas and tahini. Each month, they produce 8,000 tons of hummus shipped all over the United States. The active ingredients in shampoo and shower gels. You know those active ingredients you see listed on the label of your shampoo or shower gel? Evonik, based in Hopewell, Virginia, produces that material, called amphoteric surfactants, used in shampoos and shower gels. Coffee K-Cups. The next time you pop a Keurig K-cup in a Keurig at work, at home, or at a friend’s house, you can thank your neighbors at Keurig Green Mountain in Virginia’s Fourth District. The Keurig Green Mountain Coffee Roasters plant in Isle of Wight produces 1 million singleserve cups of coffee a week in over 30 different brand names. The absorbent material found in diapers. Parents and care providers will appreciate the work at International Paper in Franklin. They produce the material, called fluff pulp, used in disposable diapers. Materials used by first responders. In Chesterfield, DuPont Spruance manufactures new films, fibers, and

specialty chemicals – many of which are used by our first responders, police, and firefighters. One material they produce is called “Kevlar®” and it is, pound for pound, five times stronger than steel and resistant to chemicals, punctures, water, and flame. Those are just a few of the amazing products made in Virginia’s Fourth District every week. For each of those, there are a host of other manufacturing companies making products that you and I use regularly, and many more that are making products that aid in national defense, medicine, and other critical sectors. As their representative in Congress, I am proud of the innovative work they do. Our manufacturing base is a powerful foundation in our national economy. It accounts for 12 percent of our total economy, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis. Taken on its own, manufacturing in the United States would be the 9th largest economy in the world. It drives more research and development than any other sector in the United States. As manufacturing grows, it spurs job creation and innovation in other industries through a multiplier effect. In fact, every dollar the manufacturing industry spends to produce a product supports $1.34 back into our economy through other sectors. In Virginia’s Fourth District alone, our manufacturing industry employs thousands of people in steady, good paying jobs. And the manufacturing industry has maintained this success even in the midst of two very difficult economic recessions in the past decade. One of my priorities in Congress is ensuring this industry isn’t hamstrung by heavy burdens placed on it by the federal government. We need to make sure our manufacturing facilities can remain competitive in a 21st century global marketplace. So how do we do that? We start by creating an environment where our manufacturing base can put its dollars towards research and development, rather than tax compliance and stringent or duplicative federal regulations. We promote policies that allow manufacturers to obtain the capital they need to invest and grow. We create a network of public-private partnerships across the United States to design and test new technologies in manufacturing. We create opportunities for American students to participate in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education to meet the increasingly complex needs in our manufacturing industry. Our manufacturing industry is one that other nations in the world look to for guidance. Manufacturing facilities buzz with energy and excitement about the products coming off of the line. Inside, there’s less talk and more action. They build. They look for ways to grow. They work hard. The Fourth District is a leader in the manufacturing space, and in turn we’re fueling our national economy and setting us up for global competitiveness. We have a lot to be proud about. Congressman Randy Forbes R-4th District Chesapeake, Va.

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WEEKEND SATURDAY  For art lovers, Side Street Galley, located at 127-129 Pickwick Ave., will host its every third Saturday Art Reception from 2-5 p.m. Saturday at the gallery. Featured artists will be The Tab Street Artists, showing work in every medium in Gallery 129. This event is free. Visitors to the gallery will be able to meet the artists, see original art work and enjoy refreshments.  Looking for a good bargain and an opportunity to support missions of the UMW? Wesley United Methodist Church, 3701 Conduit Road, is hosting the Wesley Vendor Show and Sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday at the church. All proceeds will beneﬁt missions of the UMW.

SATURDAY AND SUNDAY  If you like history events and are up for a road trip, then Williamsburg, or should we say, the Jamestowne Settlement, may be the place you want to be this weekend. Hundreds of reenactors depicting armed forces from the ﬁrst century A.D. to modern times will come together Saturday and Sunday for Jamestown Settlement’s “Military Through the Ages” event. This chronological display of military history, held each year at Jamestown Settlement since 1984, will feature more than 35 groups based in Virginia, Maryland, New Jersey, North Carolina and Pennsylvania. Military reenactors and modern-day units will show how uniforms, weapons and military tactics evolved through the centuries, as well as aspects of ﬁeld communication and medical treatment. The event also showcases a variety of military vehicles and equipment. Visitors are encouraged to interact with re-enactors to learn how soldiers attired and armed themselves, as well as how

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great art,” she said. The week also includes notable guest artists and speakers as well as a chance to meet professors from top theatre schools in the country. Aspiring thespians may audition in front of representatives from theatre schools like the University of Michigan’s School of Music, Theatre & Dance and the Tisch School of the Arts from New York University. “The opportunities that await the students once they get there; they will impact them for a lifetime,” Gee-Schmidtke said. Past speakers include ITS alumni Jane Lynch, Tom Hanks and Madonna. Kayla will be auditioning to participate in “An Evening With...,” which gives selected students a chance to perform with Broadway actors and producers. Only 15 students are chosen and last year’s guests included the producers from “Hairspray,” “Catch Me If You Can,” and “Smash.” The festival keeps the guests as a surprise to students each year. Kayla also plans to audition for an individual event, part of the National Individual Events program, which includes

LOOKING FOR MORE: If you can’t find what you’re looking for, find it online at www.progress-index.com they were fed and housed in times of war. Weekend highlights include musical performances, artillery firings, a Saturday children’s parade and a Sunday military pass-inreview. Merchants also will be on hand to sell reproduction wares. Jamestown Settlement is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily year-round. Admission is $16.75 for adults and $7.75 for ages 6-12. Children under 6 are free. A value-priced combination ticket with the Yorktown Victory Center, a museum of the American Revolution, is $21 for adults and $10.50 for ages 6-12. Parking is free. Jamestown Settlement is located on State Route 31 near the Colonial Parkway in James City County, just southwest of Williamsburg and adjacent to Historic Jamestowne. For more information, call (888) 593-4682 toll-free or (757) 253-4838, or visit www. historyisfun.org. A full schedule of events is available at http:// www.historyisfun.org/ jamestown-settlement/ military-through-the-ages/.

SUNDAY  Another history event will be held in our backyard this weekend. Henricus Historical Park will present the historical program, “Opechancanugh’s 1622 Offensive at Henricus”. Visitors to Henricus will experience a ﬁrst-person, historical interpretation of the English’s readiness and Virginia Indian’s prowess on the eve of the coordinated military offensive of Powhatan leader, Opechancanough, on March 22, 1622. Visitors will see armed colonists on sentry duty and learn about Virginia Indian perspectives of the attack. They also will be witnesses to the Virginia Indian attack upon the settlement. The program will run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday at the historical park, located at 251 Henricus Park Road, Chester. The cost is $8 for adults; $6 for children ages 3-12; Henricus patrons will be admitted free.

monologues, duet acting, solo musical, costume design, duet musical and scenic design, according to the National Thespian Festival’s website. These students will be considered for the National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts’ youngARTS program, of which Josh Groban is an alumni of. The thespian team from Colonial Heights High School, called Troupe 3431, will perform “Mirrors” for the 2015 Chapter Select Showcase. The other students representing Colonial Heights High School include Casey Ridpath and Jeremiah Lucas. Students are evaluated by a panel of three to ﬁve judges, consisting of guest artists or ITS state board members from around the country. Gee-Schmidtke said the workshops during the National Thespian Festival encompass the broad spectrum of theatre. “They get that one-onone time to ask questions and really understand and breakdown what theatre is about and what speciﬁc things of theatre are about, so we have things like stage combat, makeup, fantasy makeup, lighting, improv, musical theatre, beginning dance, so it just really helps the kids spread out and hone their craft,” she said.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

FRIDAY, March 20 DINWIDDIE — Al-Anon Family Groups for family and friends of alcoholics meets from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. each Friday at Kenwood United Methodist Church, 25200 Ritchie Ave., Petersburg. For more information, call 733-7395. COLONIAL HEIGHTS — American Legion Post 284, 505 Springdale Road, holds bingo every Friday. Doors open at 5 p.m., and games start at 7. Food is available for a nominal fee. For directions, or information about membership requirements or activities of the American Legion, visit the Post 284 website, http://mysite.verizon. net/legion284 or call 526-5656. COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The National Alliance on Mental Illness Connection Recovery Support program meets 1 to 2:30 p.m. each Friday in the conference room at the Colonial Heights Library, 1000 Yacht Basin Drive. Groups meet for 90 minutes and offer a structured group process designed to encourage, support and empower. All diagnosis welcome. For more information, contact Gina at 804-605-5010 or towritegina@yahoo.com. PETERSBURG — Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are held each Friday at 10 a.m. at: Second Presbyterian Church, 419 W. Washington St. (round the back come upstairs). Meetings are also also held at 5:30 p.m. each Monday-Friday at the TriCity Club, located at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in the rear of the building, (access through North Market Street in the large parking lot. The doors are at the top of the ramp). Call 24/7 for the AA hot line and more information, 452-1959.

SATURDAY, March 21 PETERSBURG — The Petersburg Chapter of Saint Paul's College National Alumni Association will meet at 11 a.m. Saturday at Saint Stephen's Epicopal Church, 228 Halifax St. Meetings are open to area alumni and friends of the college. This Association meets the third Saturday,

The Colonial Heights Troupe 3431 was one of 25 schools selected to perform a one-act play. ITS spreads outside of the U.S., with chapters in Scotland, Ireland and Japan as well. “It was a really big honor,” Gee-Schmidtke said. “It was a very humbling experience that we were one of the ones asked to go for one acts.” James Burnett, assistant principal at Colonial Heights High School, said he has seen the interest in the school’s theatre department grow exponentially over the last few years. “What we’ve seen is maybe a lot more students who might not have been necessarily interested in theatre or arts,” Burnett said. “We have a lot of voices now and it’s wonderful to see … it’s good to see a variety of kids who now want to participate in theatre arts.” Kayla, excited for the opportunity, has been aptly preparing for the festival, which takes place the week of June 22 through June 27. “I am in chorus, I’m in Ms. Gee’s after school stuff all the time, I’m taking vocal lessons with an opera singer out of Richmond and I sing at church so I’m constantly doing things to better my craft,” she said. Gee-Schmidtke, who has taught at Colonial Heights

September through April. COLONIAL HEIGHTS — Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2239, 14705 Jefferson Davis Highway, holds bingo each Saturday. Doors open at 5 p.m. and games begin at 7. There are six to eight chances to win $500 or more. Food is available. For directions or questions about this event, call 748-4896 and ask for Tom Gore. For information about VFW membership or other activities, call Tom Ferguson, 748-4896.

SUNDAY, March 22 COLONIAL HEIGHTS — Colonial Heights Moose Lodge 1783, 170 Moose Ave., holds bingo every Sunday. Doors open at 4 p.m. Bingo starts at 6 p.m. Food is available for a nominal fee. For directions, visit the website at www.chmoose.com or call 526-1537. PETERSBURG — Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are held each Sunday at 9:30 a.m. at the Tri-City Club, located at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in the rear of the building, (access through North Market Street in the large parking lot. The doors are at the top of the ramp). Call 24/7 for the AA hot line and more information, 452-1959.

MONDAY, March 23 COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The "Colonial Square Dancers," a nonproﬁt organization, meets from 7-9 p.m. each Monday at the Colonial Heights High School cafeteria on Conduit Road. Square dancers and visitors are welcome. For more information, call 804-720-2340. COLONIAL HEIGHTS — American Legion Post 284, 505 Springdale Road, holds bingo every Monday. Doors open at 5 p.m., and games start at 7. Food is available for a nominal fee. For directions, or information about membership requirements or activities of the American Legion, visit http://mysite.verizon.net/legion284 or call 526-5656. PETERSBURG — Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are held each Monday at 10 a.m at Second Presbyterian Church, 419 W. Washington St. (round the back

High School for two years, said she has seen Kayla become a leader through her time serving as the student director for the fall production of “Voices,” which Gee-Schmidtke’s students wrote and produced. “Her work through that process was phenomenal,” Gee-Schmidtke said. “She had only one drama class with me at that point so to see the investment and the time in her and the innate knowledge she already had whether she was going behind the scenes herself using her gut feeling of what is right and what looks good is definitely what we’re looking for out there in the professional world.” Burnett also attested to Kayla’s talent both on and off the stage. “Being someone who doesn’t have a background in theatre at all, you can tell she has the talent that she does possess and on the school end, as an administrator, we noticed how good of a student she is,” he said. “She is very much a well-rounded student here through her academics, she’s in AP classes, she’s very much involved through choral and theatre departments … she’s been a big cornerstone to see our theatre program on the rise.” Kayla is determined to

come upstairs). Meetings are also held at 5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday at the TriCity Club, located at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in the rear of the building, (access through North Market Street in the large parking lot. The doors are at the top of the ramp). Call 24/7 for the AA hot line and more information, 452-1959.

TUESDAY, March 24 PETERSBURG — Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are held at 5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday at: the Tri-City Club, located at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in the rear of the building, (access through North Market Street in the large parking lot. The doors are at the top of the ramp). Call 24/7 for the AA hot line and more information, 452-1959. CHESTERFIELD — Chesterfield County Domestic and Sexual Violence Resource Center is facilitating an anonymous community support group for victims of domestic and sexual violence on the second and fourth Tuesdays from 6 to 7:30 p.m. If you are interested in attending, call 804-318- 8265 for more information. This support group is confidential. Anything you say is kept in strict confidence, as is the location. You do not need to use your name unless you choose to do so. The group’s goal is to support, encourage and provide resources to participants. COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The Colonial Heights Public Library is offering its 2015 winter/spring story time sessions on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 11 a.m. Each session includes stories, music, lots of movement and a craft. Story hours are designed to help children gain important prereading skills, learn to socialize with other children, and to begin a lifelong love of books and reading. This is a family story hour, and all ages are welcome. No registration is necessary. A parent or caregiver must attend with the child. For more information, call Chantal Emerson at 804-520-9384. COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The Chesterfield-Colonial Heights Community Criminal Justice Board

pursue theatre as a career and is deciding between theatre schools at Christopher Newport University and West Virginia University. She said she is open-minded to exploring both the acting and the directing side of theatre. “I’m going to have to work hard, I’m going to have to push for what I want, but if the sky’s the limit then that’s where I want to go,” she said. Registration for the National Thespian Festival costs $699 per student and includes ﬁve days room and board, three meals a day, a T-shirt and access to workshops. The theatre department received a $2,000 donation from the Colonial Heights School Board, but in order to make it to Nebraska the theatre department must find additional funding for travel expenses for the three students and GeeSchmidtke, the chaperone. The students need $5,000 total. “Two thousand dollars is a great start, but we have to get there and that’s the biggest financial hurdle that we’re facing,” GeeSchmidtke said. Fundraising events are already going on. The theatre department hosted a film showing of “Frozen” on Saturday, March 7 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at

will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday in the Chesterﬁeld Commonwealth's Attorney's conference room, 9500 Courthouse Road. For more information, call 804-318-8217. PETERSBURG — The Crater Planning District Commission will hold a public meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday to gain citizens’ ideas about the region’s economic future. The meeting will be held at the Crater Planning District Commission office, 1964 Wakeﬁeld Ave. Anyone who is unavailable to attend but would like to comment, is asked to contact Martha Burton at mburton@craterpdc. org or call (804) 8611666. Please visit http:// www.craterpdc.org for additional information concerning the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy.

WEDNESDAY, March 25

COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The 12th Virginia, Co. C, Petersburg New Grays meet at 7 p.m. on the fourth Wednesday of each month at the Colonial Heights Public Library, 1000 Yacht Basin Drive. For more information, contact C.L. Helmer at 526-0724. COLONIAL HEIGHTS — TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) No. 485 meets each Wednesday morning at Colonial Heights Library, 1000 Yacht Basin Drive. Weighins begin at 8:15 a.m. and the meetings start at 9. For more information, call Evelyn at 748-2607. COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The Optimist Club of Colonial Heights, 916 Meridan Ave., holds bingo every Wednesday evening. Doors open at 5 p.m. and early bird games start at 6:45 and regular games start at 7. Food is available for a nominal fee. For directions or details, call 526-0689. Money raised supports youth projects in the community. PETERSBURG — Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are held each Wednesday at 10 a.m. at: Second Presbyterian Church, 419 W. Washington St. (round the back come upstairs). Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are also held at 5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday at: the

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the Colonial Heights High School Auditorium. Those at the movie day had a chance to get their photo taken with Queen Elsa. A family game night is planned for March 26 at 6 p.m. Tickets cost $5 per person or $20 for a group of five. Amid the fundraising events, the theatre department is also gearing up for several spring events, including the production of “Clue: The Musical” running Friday, April 24 at 2 p.m. and Saturday, April 25 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. The theatre department is also preparing for a Colonial Heights High School Drama Showcase for theatre class students and ITS members, as well as a talent show at the end of May. Kayla said her adjudication into the National Thespian Festival has given her a new boost in confidence. “I’ve never been that confident in myself until this year,” she said. “To get applause for some of the things I’ve done this year is mind blowing. It feels good to know that some of the work you’ve done has paid off.”

—Shelby Mertens may be reached at 804-722-5154 or smertens@progressindex.com.

Friday, March 20, 2015 | The Colonial Voice, Petersburg, Va.

POLICE LOG The following information was provided by the Colonial Heights Police Department.  Chaunte Jaron Gunn, 32, of the 2600 block of Mangowood Drive, Chesterfield was charged with violation of court order on Feb. 4.  Michelle Knight, 44, of the 6500 block of Regal Grove Lane, Chesterfield was charged with forgery:public records on Feb. 4.  Rauseff Manuwa Lambert, 31, of the 1000 block of Sixth Street, Petersburg was charged with probation:violation on Feb. 4.  Donquell Lamont Thomas, 27, of the 1400 block of Sunnyside Avenue, Hopewell was charged with assault police officer; obstruct justice/resist arrest on Feb. 4.  Demonte Anthony Tucker, 28, of the 100 block of N Plains Driver, Petersburg was charged with fail to appear on Feb. 4.  Argentine Lamar Banks, 25, of the 1000 block of Old Wythe Street, Petersburg was charged with fail to appear on Feb. 4.  Joseph Benjamin Cobb, 19, of the 14700 block of White Oak Road, Church Road was charged with trespass:general on Feb. 5.  Willard Ollie Jr., 57, of the 100 block of Yew Avenue, Colonial Heights was charged with threat/ obscene phone calls on Feb. 5.  Francesco Fiorello, 20, of the 23400 block of River Road, Petersburg was charged with trespass:general on Feb. 5.  John Royall Fitzsimons, 23, of the 100 block of Piedmont Avenue, Colonial Heights was charged with fail to appear on Feb. 5.  James Van Jefferson Jr., 23, of the 200 block of High Street, Petersburg was charged with driving under influence on Feb. 5.  Jason Alexander Schenck, 18, of the 24300 block of Gaydell Drive, N Dinwiddie was charged with trespass:general on Feb. 5.  Warren Lorece Veney Jr., 21, of the 200 block of N Dunlop Street,

COLONIAL HEIGHTS Petersburg was charged with probation:violation on Feb. 5.  Semaj Dallas Wallace, 23, of the 1800 block of Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg was charged with driving under inﬂuence on Feb. 5.  Lennie Edward Coles Jr., 20, of the 100 block of Lieutenants Run Drive, Petersburg was charged with larceny:petit on Feb. 12.  Michelle Marie Cook, 43, of the 9200 block of Dabney Drive, Sutherland was charged with child neglect/ cont to del mino on Feb. 12.  Julie Jessup, 45, of the 2900 block of Garland Avenue, Richmond was charged with fail to appear on Feb. 12.  Ronshawn Dareian Lambert, 21, of the 70 block of Kim Drive, Boydton was charged with probation:violation on Feb. 12.  Shelia Elaine Pilkerton, 38, of the 200 block of Banks Street, Highland Springs was charged with violation of court order on Feb. 12.  Angel Barahonas Contreras, 34, of the 300 block of Preston Drive, Warrenton was charged with violation of ﬁre code on Feb. 13.  Michael Brock, 20, of the 1500 block of Otis Street NE, Washington DC was charged with larceny:shoplifting under $200 on Feb. 13.  Parris P. Jeffers, 19, of Haydon Drive, Petersburg was charged with larceny:petit on Feb. 13.  Nathaniel Warren Martin, 18, of the 19700 block of White Fawn Drive, Petersburg was charged with vandalism on Feb. 13.  Ernest David Rumph, 49, of the 1300 block of Baugh Street, Gastonia NC was charged with fraud:false pretense; forgery; forgery:bank notes on Feb. 13.

Information is provided by police and sheriff 's departments. This information may or may not be all inclusive. Arrests include summons. Arrests do not imply guilt.

IN BRIEF

Wesley United Methodist Church cantata COLONIAL HEIGHTS — Wesley United Methodist Church, located at 3701 Conduit Road, will present a cantata: "Seven Last Words of Christ" at 4 p.m. on Palm Sunday, March 29. This sacred work will be presented under the direction of Dr. James Harris and will feature soloists, Jennifer Piazza-Pick, Clarence Bell, Tracey Welborn, pianist Russell Wilson, members of the Petersburg Symphony and the Wesley Church Choir.

Easter egg hunt COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The City's Recreation and Parks Department will host a "Teen Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt" for city students in sixth grade to 12th grade. The event will be held from 7:45 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, March 31, at Shepherd Stadium, 901 Meridian Ave. The event is being sponsored by the Colonial Heights Quarterback Club. All participants must bring a bag/basket to collect their eggs. Please no 9 Volt battery ﬂashlights. Special eggs will be placed for special prizes. Registration begins at 7:50 p.m.; Hunt begins at 8:15 p.m. For more information, call 804-520-9390.

Diaper Drive for Families First CHESTERFIELD — Chesterfield-Colonial Heights Families First, a program of Chesterfield County’s Department of Mental Health Support Services, is holding its second annual diaper drive throughout March to assist families in need. All Chesterfield County Public Libraries will serve as collection sites for unopened packages of diapers during regular business hours. Families First is a nationally accredited program of Healthy Families Virginia that provides family support services to firsttime parents to ensure their children become healthy, well-adjusted individuals who are ready to start school by age five. “Last year’s drive was such a success. The community really stepped up to donate more than 8,000 diapers. We were able to provide 90 families with diapers. This year, we hope to provide even more families with this basic necessity. The diaper drive supports first-time parents enrolled in the Families First program as they continue on their journey to becoming stronger parents,” said Andelicia Neville, Families First program coordinator. For library locations and hours, call 748-1601 or visit library.chesterfield.gov/ screens/branches.html.

Del. M. Kirkland “Kirk” Cox, R-66th, has announced his reelection bid. PROGRESS-INDEX FILE PHOTO

Delegate Kirk Cox announces bid for re-election, ﬁrst on primary ballot From Staff Reports

COLONIAL HEIGHTS — House of Delegates Majority Leader Kirk Cox, R-66, announced Wednesday that he has ﬁled early for re-election, which places him ﬁrst on the primary ballot. All 100 seats in the Ho u s e o f D e l e g a t e s and all 40 Virginia Senate seats are up for re-election. According to a statement released from his office on Wednesday, Cox turned in 65 petition forms with more than 875 signatures, seven times the number required and the most petitions he has ever submitted. “I can’t say thank you enough to the 43 supporters who asked their friends and neighbors in the 66th District precincts in Chesterfield County and in Colonial Heights to sign a petition” Cox said. “I greatly appreciate all the support from the voters who helped by signing a petition to put my name on the ballot. I marvel that our folks were able to do this during the time we had more snow in our area in over a decade.” During his time in

the General Assembly, Cox has made veteran’s affairs a priority. In the 66th district, 40 percent of households have a veteran or military member in the family. Cox has been a chief patron of over 110 pieces of legislation supporting veterans, the military and their families. In recognition of his support, Cox has been named “Legislator of the Year” by many of Virginia’s veterans services organizations. In his most recent effort in support of the military, Cox spoke at the January Army Listening Session at Fort Lee which featured local views on the impact of the post’s potential personnel reductions. According to a statement from Cox’s office, the reductions could affect 9,000 people and reduce the local economy by $581 million. During his remarks to Pentagon representatives, he detailed the support the state has given Fort Lee and highlighted his own legislative efforts. “We want our armed services personnel to know that Virginia will be a strong partner that will work to support

your efforts, maintain a strong and secure off base environment with a good quality of life, and ﬁne schools for military children. Like the military, Virginia knows that a good family environment is essential for good morale,” he said. During the 2015 legislative session, Cox was the chief patron for legislation supporting the building of two additional 230-bed veterans care centers. The centers are paid for by 65 percent federal funds and 35 percent state funds that were re-authorized in this year’s General Assembly. To emphasize the need for quick approval of federal funding for the project, Cox held a press conference at the Virginia Capitol with US Congressmen and Armed Service Committee members Randy Forbes and Rob Wittman. Cox, as Majority Leader and a budget conferee, also worked with his colleagues during the 2015 legislative session to produce a balanced budget on time, with no tax increases, and spent $1 billion less than the enacted 2014 budget.

According to the statement from Cox’s offi ce, the budget eliminates $11.7 million in fees, and $33 million in new debt proposed by Gov. Terry McAuliff e. In addition, the “Rainey Day Fund” was increased by $129.5 million. This session, Cox also led efforts to curb excessive athletic fees impacting college tuition. Cox also chaired a K-12 Education Reform Summit that brought together legislative, business, education, and community leaders to formulate improvements in the elementary and secondary education process. Delegate Cox has represented the district since 1990 and has served as the House Majority Leader since December 2010. He also serves as the vice chairman of the House Rules Committee; chair of the Appropriations Committee’s Higher Education Sub-Committee and sits on two other Appropriations Sub-Committees - Elementary and Secondary Education and Agriculture, Commerce, Technology, and Natural Resources.

COLONIAL HEIGHTS

3 charged in viral video altercation Two men and a juvenile have been charged in connection to a ﬁght that went viral on the Internet From Staff Reports

COLONIAL HEIGHTS — Two men and a juvenile have been charged in connection to a ﬁght that went viral on the Internet.

Martin Thomas Short III, 19, of Petersburg was charged with assault and battery as well as trespassing. James Quincy Davis, 18, of Chesterfield was charged with assault and

battery, trespassing and disorderly conduct. The 17-year-old juvenile, who has not been identified due to age, was charged with assault and battery, trespassing and disorderly conduct. The ﬁght, which occurred March 8, in the parking lot of the old Walgreens, next to the Cook-Out

restaurant on the Boulevard, was recorded and put on the popular video website WorldStarHipHop on March 9. The video depicts two male subjects physically fighting when one of the male subjects punches the other, causing him to have convulsions. As of March 13, the video has 1.2 million views.

COLONIAL HEIGHTS PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Early Childhood Program offered for 4-year-olds Deadline to apply is April 30

COLONIAL HEIGHTS — Colonial Heights Public Schools offers 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. Enrollment priority will be given to children with the greatest number of factors impacting their environment. Fa c t o r s c o n s i d e r e d include:  Income level of the parent/legal guardian  Education level of the parents  Child characteristics (example – non-English speakers)  Family stress (example – parent deceased) The class will be housed at Lakeview Elementary School, 401 Taswell Ave., but will serve children from each of the three elementary school attendance zones. It will operate on the 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, 2015. Applications must be filled out completely. Proof of residency and financial information m u s t b e a tt a c h e d i n order for the applicant to be considered for the program. Families will be required to attend meetings and field trips with their child in this program. Fo r m o r e i n f o r m a tion about the program, contact Haidee Napier, assistant superintendent of instructional services, 524-3400, ext. 14 or Doris Swearingen, instructional secretary, 524-3400, ext. 11. Applications are available at all elementary schools: Lakeview, North, Tussing, and the Schools Administration Offices at 512 Boulevard or online at www.colonialhts.net. Applications should be returned to any elementary school or the Schools Administration Offices. The deadline for returning applications is April 30.

The Colonial Voice, Petersburg, Va. | Friday, March 20, 2015

FOLAR EVENT

Volunteers needed for Appomattox River clean-up Workers will pick up trash and debris at several sites in Colonial Heights, Chesterﬁeld, Dinwiddie, Hopewell, Petersburg and Prince George on March 28 Contributed Report

PETERSBURG — Friends of the Lower Appomattox River (FOLAR) is hosting its annual “Spring River Clean-up Day” on March 28, from 9 a.m. to noon. Volunteers are needed to help pick up trash and debris at several sites in Colonial Heights, Chest e r fi e l d , D i nw i d d i e , Hopewell, Petersburg, and Prince George. FOLAR site captains will be at the following sites to provide supplies and assist volunteers:  Appomattox River

Regional Park, 800 FOLAR Trail, Prince George - Ken and Debbie Newman, co-captains  Campbell’s Bridge, Chesterﬁeld Ave., Petersburg - Wayne Walton, captain  Hopewell City Park, 205 Appomattox St., Hopewell - Christian Volk, captain  Hopewell City Marina/ Riverside Park, Hopewell Johnny Partin, captain  Ferndale Appomattox Riverside Park, Ferndale Road, Dinwiddie - Richard Taylor, captain  Rosalyn Landing Park, 265 Charles Dimmock

Pkwy, Colonial Heights - Eloise Ward and Lewis Johnson, co-captains To register or for more information about the annual FOLAR Spring River Clean-up Day, go to www.folar-va.org or contact: GetInvolved@ folar-va.org or call 804-861-1666. Last year FOLAR volunteers collected and removed more than 75 giant bags of trash, numerous tires and other damaging material from the Appomattox and its tributaries in a three- Friends of the Lower Appomattox River (FOLAR) is hosting its annual “Spring River Clean-up Day” on hour period thanks to the March 28, from 9 a.m. to noon. PROGRESS-INDEX FILE PHOTO many volunteers.

ORGANIZATION MANAGEMENT GROUP

OMG achieves AMC Institute re-accreditation OMG manages the Southside Virginia Association of Realtors in Colonial Heights Contributed Report

CHESAPEAKE — Organization Management Group Inc. has been awarded re-accreditation by AMC Institute, the global trade association representing the association management company industry. The achievement marks OMG’s third re-accreditation. The firm, headquartered in Chesapeake, is a Charter Accredited AMC, or association management company, and is one of only 11 remaining Charter AMCs. OMG manages the Southside Virginia Association of Realtors in Colonial Heights, providing staff

and all services for the association. Among 500-plus association Reitelbach management companies worldwide, only 85 have achieved AMC Institute Accreditation, demonstrating the commitment and the ability to deliver the highest level of professional management services to association and not-forproﬁt clients. These AMCs are the recognized choice of association and not-forproﬁt organizations. “We congratulate Organization Management Group for achieving AMC Institute Re-Accreditation,” said AMC Institute Board President Charles T. Hall Jr. “The accreditation evaluation is the most demanding and comprehensive in our industry. Clients of accredited AMCs

should feel assured that this exclusive group operates with the highest level of professionalism and responsibility, and consistently meets or exceeds all industry requirements.” Administered by AMC Institute, AMC Institute Accreditation is recognized and supported by the American Society of Association Executives and The Center for Association Leadership, and is based on the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Standard of Good Practices for the AMC industry. ANSI requires that the standard be reviewed and updated regularly to remain an approved standard. Measurable performance practices include contracts and service delivery; employee recruitment, training and professional development; and ﬁnancial management and internal controls, among others. AMCs must earn

re-accreditation every four years, demonstrating to an independent outside auditor that they continue to meet the standard. “OMG takes great pride in its Accreditation. OMG always strives to be the very best, to deliver the very best services, to hire the very best people, to follow the very best associationmanagement practices and to generate the very best results for our clients,” said OMG President J. Michael Reitelbach, CAE RCE IOM. “OMG’s expertise, capabilities and methods can beneﬁt any association in any industry.” Founded in 2000, Organization Management Group Inc. provides management expertise and specialized administrative services to associations, societies and other nonprofit and for-profit organizations. It currently serves 14 organizations on the

local, state, regional and national levels on a fullservice or project basis. Visit HYPERLINK “http:// www.ManageGroup.com” www.ManageGroup.com, or call 757-473-8701, for more information. Association-management companies specialize in managing associations and not-forprofit organizations, providing leadership and professional management services through experienced staff, best practices and shared resources. Because AMCs manage multiple association and not-for-proﬁt clients, their experience and knowledge base are broad and substantial, positioning AMCs as the preferred choice for fullservice and specialized management services. For more about AMC Institute accreditation, visit www.AMCInstitute.org/ accreditation.

COLONIAL HEIGHTS

Peebles launches ‘30 Days of Giving’ t o d o n a t e t o Hi g h land United Methodist Church, a valued organization in the community. People are the heart and soul of any community and Peebles is proud to be a member of hundreds of communities across the country.

“We are thrilled to launch our second year of ‘30 Days of Giving’. Many of our stores have selected new organizations to partner with as a way to spread the support in their community,” Bill Gentner, chief marketing officer of Stage Stores Inc., parent company of Peebles. Since launching in 2014, the Stage Stores “30 Days of Giving” campaign

has raised more than $1.4 million in donations for over 850 local organizations. As a special thank you, Peebles is giving every customer that donates to Highland United Methodist Church a Community Counts Savings Coupon that provides shoppers with a 40 percent discount on regular, sale and clearance items. Peebles is accepting

donations from March 1 – March 31 and the Savings Coupon is valid April 7-10. “Stage Stores is committed to supporting local groups that make a positive impact and this support would not be possible without the caring hearts and generosity of our associates and customers,” said Michael Glazer, president and CEO of Stage Stores Inc.

program designed to help area residents in need of food, ﬁnancial assistance, and career clothing. The program entitled “Walk in their Shoes” is an opportunity to enjoy an activity with your family, friends, or group, while raising money for individuals and families in our community who are experiencing ﬁnancial hardship. “Walk in their Shoes” is

unique as it allows you to select your favorite activity (walk, bike, hike, ride, swim, workout – whatever you like!) then decide the date(s) you will participate (anytime during the months of March & April). The ﬁnal step – have your family, friends, coworkers, or group support your activity with a charitable donation to CCHASM [a 501 (c) (3)]. Participation

forms are available on the CCHASM website, www. cchasm.org, or by mail. Gift Certiﬁcates from Butler Photography in the amounts of $500, $300, and $300 will be awarded at CCHASM’s annual dinner meeting on June 8 to the top three fundraisers. For questions or to request a copy of the “Walk in their Shoes” information contact: Sharon or Helen

at 804-796-3715 or e-mail Sharon@cchasm.org, Helen @cchasm.org. CCHASM has been serving area residents for over 26 years through its 25 Alliance food pantries, career clothes closet for women, and with utility, rent, and other ﬁnancial assistance as funds are available. Its largest program of the year is the Thanksgiving Meal Gift Package Program.

Throughout March the store is inviting customers to donate to Highland United Methodist Church From Contributed Report

HOUSTON – On March 1, Peebles launched its spring “30 Days of Giving” campaign. All Peebles customers who visit the Colonial Heights store between March 1 – March 31 will be invited IN BRIEF

CCHASM fundraising program CHESTERFIELD — During the months of March and April, the Chesterﬁeld-Colonial Heights Alliance for Social Ministry (CCHASM) will be conducting a fundraising

Friday, March 20, 2015 | The Colonial Voice, Petersburg, Va.

COLONIAL HEIGHTS

Shepherd stadium undergoes improvements Draws more college teams By Leah Small Staff Writer

COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The city is continuing a five-year plan for improvements to Shepherd Stadium, to ensure that baseball remains a past time for Colonial Heights residents at the site built in 1951. The improvements come as Colonial Heights quickly becomes a destination for college teams to play ball, which city residents can watch free of charge. Most recently, new dugouts were completed just in time for baseball season despite snowstorms. Construction was financed through the $50,000 budgeted annually by the city for the five-year improvement plan, $20,000 from American Legion Post 284, $500 from the Colonial Heights Moose Lodge and $17,500 from city contingency funding that was approved on second reading at a City Council meeting on Tuesday

New dugouts have been added to Shepherd Stadium just in time for baseball season. LEAH SMALL/

Shepherd Stadium has undergone improvements, including this new scoreboard. PATRICK KANE/PROGRESS-

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night. The American Legion has been playing on the field since 1960, and has made considerable donations over time. T he first phase of improvements to the stadium began in 2013, with a new sound system in 2014 and a new larger score board with LED lights added in 2014. Skalak said that the next set of improvements, which will be done over the next two fiscal years, include adding a brick facade to the grandstand area, defining the main entrance with signage or a canopy and replacing the old chain link

fence with ornamental fencing. In 2018 and 2019, the aluminum seating will be replaced with chair back seating. In an interview last month, Craig Skalak, director of Parks and Recreation, said that it was important to keep the traditional feel of Shepherd Stadium while preserving it for future generations. He and other life-long Colonial Heights residents remember playing high school baseball on the ﬁeld. “When we started with this project we thought it was important to keep

that old ball park feel with modern enhancements,” he said. The desire to keep the nostalgia alive was why Skalak’s department decided to install traditional in-ground dugouts even though an above ground option would have been cheaper. Skalak also said that keeping dugouts below ground ensures that spectators can have a clear sight line. The new dugouts are also twice as large and fencing has been added to protect players from foul balls. Prior drainage problems have also been ﬁxed.

Skalak said that beyond the ﬁve-year plan, he envisions an indoor practice facility and replacement of the outdated locker rooms, which could cost about $300,000. He said that the indoor practice facility, which would be used in the off season, could be a revenue generator. Skalak said that continuing to improve the stadium was key for the city to capitalize on sports tourism. But the season did get off to a slightly slow start with a Feb. 25 game between the University of Richmond and Norfolk State canceled

due to snow. But the University of Richmond will return this month for more games while their own field is undergoing improvements. Colonial Heights High School baseball players will have to shuffle around a few games and practice times to share the ﬁeld, but U of R has invited the team to play one or two games at their stadium next season. Last year, several college teams from the northeast to play at Shepherd Stadium and in Dinwiddie. Teams included The College of St. Rose Golden Knights, The Post University Eagles, the West Chester University Golden Rams, the Wilmington University Wildcats, the Mercyhurst University Lakers, and the Mansﬁeld University Mountaineers. College teams are scheduled to play at Shepherd Stadium through March, with a full schedule available at www. colonialheights.gov under recreation and parks.

—Leah Small may be reached at 722-5172 or lsmall@progress-index. com

STAR SEARCH

Swift Creek Mill Theatre to offer Summer Theatre Camps COLONIAL HEIGHTS — Swift Creek Mill Theatre will host the following 2015 Summer Theatre Camps: 2015 Exploratory Theatre Camp

The 2015 Exploratory Theatre Camp will be held June 15-19 and July 20-24, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The theatre exploratory camp is recommended for ages 8 to 15 (grouped by age)

Fees: Full tuition is $240. Please remit a nonrefundable deposit of $25 with any application. The balance of $215 is due two weeks before the ﬁrst day of camp. Tuition for a second or third sibling is $220. Tuition includes: hot lunch, music, acting, movement, and theatre enrichment classes. Theatre enrichment classes are designed to give students a better knowledge

and appreciation of all aspects of theatre such as make-up, dialects, special effects, lighting, auditioning, costuming and more. On Friday afternoon at 3:30, the students will have the opportunity to take part in a variety show. Parents are invited to join us to see what their children have worked on during the week.

C a m p f a c u l ty c o n sists of area directors, music directors, singers, dancers, actors and technicians who have an interest in sharing their craft with children.

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

Life Church

2015 Performance Camp

The 2015 Performance Camp will run from August 3-14 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. This camp is a two-week masters class in acting, singing and

dancing and is recommended for ages 8-15. Fees: Full tuition is $450. Please remit a non-refundable deposit of $50 with any application. The balance of $400 is due two weeks before the first day of camp. Sibling discount not available for Performance Camp. Students in this camp will have an intensive rehearsal process with top directors and

choreographers, resulting in a vibrant production of “Seussical Jr.” performed on the Mill stage for an enthusiastic audience. A hot lunch is provided. “Seussical Jr.” will be performed August 14 and 15 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $5 per person. Applications for Swift Creek Mill’s Summer Theatre Camps are available at www.swiftcreekmill.com.

Mount Pleasant Baptist

Address: 17111 Jefferson Davis Highway. For more information, call 526-2548.

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

St. Michael’s Episcopal Church

Oaklawn Baptist

Address: The corner of Ellerslie Avenue and Old Town Drive. For more information, call 526-1790.

CHURCH NEWS DIRECTORY

Calvary Baptist Church

Colonial Christian

Address: 17001 Jefferson Davis Highway. For more information, call 526-0981.

Address: 295 Dunlop Farms Blvd. For more information, call 520-4988 or visit www.colonialchristianchurch.com.

Christ Community Church

Colonial Heights Baptist

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

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

Cameron Avenue Church of Christ Address: 601 Cameron Avenue. For more information, call 526-5286.

Celebration of Life Church Celebration of Life Church of God meets at 123 Pickwick Ave. in Colonial Heights. For more information please call 221-2915.

Chesterﬁeld Community Church Address: Meets at Greenwood Presbyterian Church, 7110 Woodpecker Road. For more information, call 796-1040 or visitccc4jc2007@aol.com.

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Tri-City Club, located at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in the rear of the building, (access through North Market Street in the large parking lot. The doors are at the top of the ramp). Call 24/7 for the AA hot line and more information, 452-1959. COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The Colonial Heights Public Library is offering its 2015 winter/ spring story time sessions on Tuesdays and

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

Colonial Heights Presbyterian

Faith Baptist Address: 1226 W. Roslyn Road. For more information call 526-8189 or visit mysite.verizon.net/ FBC316/.

Faith and Hope Outreach Center Address: 101 Highland Avenue. For more information, call 526-3667.

Fellowship Baptist Church Address: 21000 Chesterﬁeld Avenue, Ettrick. For more information call 526-6184 or 590-2277.

Highland Methodist

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

Address: 125 E. Westover Avenue. For more information, call 526-3870.

Community Christian Fellowship

Address: 620 Lafayette Avenue. For more information, call 526-3276 or www.ibc4family.com.

Address: Meets at Matoaca Middle School, West campus. For more information, call 526-8260 or visit www.ccfnet1.org.

Covenant Christian Wednesdays at 11 a.m. Each session includes stories, music, lots of movement and a craft. Story hours are designed to help children gain important prereading skills, learn to socialize with other children, and to begin a lifelong love of books and reading. This is a family story hour, and all ages are welcome. No registration is necessary. A parent or caregiver must attend with the child. For more information, call Chantal Emerson at 804-520-9384.

Immanuel Baptist

Address: 16801 Harrowgate Road. For info on Sunday services and other Life changing ministries and activities go to www.visitlifechurch. org, or e-mail wanda@ visitlifechurch.org or call 526-7000.

Lifeline Fellowship Church Services are held at Salem Church Elementary School, 9600 Salem Church Road, in Chesterﬁeld. For more information, call 804-839-3136.

Power Over Power Deliverance Ministries

Swift Creek Baptist Church Address: 18510 Branders Bridge Road. For more information, call 520-1211.

Lyons Avenue Bible Church

Address: Meets at Comfort Suites hotel, Colonial Heights (near Southpark shopping mall). For more information, call 757-968-6532.

Address: 516 Lyons Avenue. For more information, call 520-7813.

Prayer Vigil Ministry Walthall Baptist The Tri-Cities Prayer Vigil Church

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.

Ivey Memorial U.M. Mount Calvary Baptist Church Church Address: 17120 Jefferson Davis Highway. For more information, call 526-1350.

Address: 19600 Halloway Avenue, Matoaca. For more information, call 590-2094.

THURSDAY, March 26

Ave., holds bingo every Thursday. Doors open 4 p.m. Bingo starts at 7 p.m. Food is available for nominal fee. For directions, visit the website at www.chmoose.com or call 804-526-1537. COLONIAL HEIGHTS — Southside Regional Medical Center sponsors a free bereavement support group at 7 p.m. on the second and fourth Thursday of each month at Southside Rehabilitation Services, 430 Clairmont Court, Suite 120. For more information, call Chaplain Don Phelps at 765-5593.

COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The Colonial Heights Lions Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Dante’s Pizzeria. For more information, call Ralph Dunn, secretary, at 7484810. This club meets the second and fourth Thursday of each month. COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The Rotary Club of Colonial Heights meets at the Hilton Garden Inn, Southpark Boulevard, each Thursday at 7 a.m. COLONIAL HEIGHTS — Colonial Heights Moose Lodge 1783, 170 Moose

Address: 7925 Hickory Road, Chesterﬁeld. For more information, call 804-526-5649.

Ministry has a prayer line open for prayer requests seven days a week including holidays from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The number to call is 804-895-6910.

Prince of Peace Outreach Center Address: 107 Pickwick Avenue. For more information or transportation, call Overseer Walter J. Mason at 834-2356.

The Lord's Church Baptist Address: 20905 Third Ave., Ettrick. For more information, call 520-5133.

Address: 14001 Woods Edge Road. For more information, call 530-8011.

Wesley Methodist Address: 3701 Conduit Road. For more information, call 526-3700 or visit www. wesley.col-hts.org.

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PETERSBURG — Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are held at 5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday at: the Tri-City Club, located at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in the rear of the building, (access through North Market Street in the large parking lot. The doors are at the top of the ramp). Call 24/7 for the AA hot line and more information, 452-1959. COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The Colonial Heights Senior Citizens Club will meet at 11:30 a.m. Thursday for its monthly luncheon meeting at Golden Corral by reservation with Joan

Light at 526-5884. The club meets each Thursday. On the ﬁrst three Thursdays of the month, and any ﬁfth Thursday, the club meets at 1:15 p.m. at the community building, 157 Roanoke Avenue. The fourth Thursday is a monthly luncheon by reservation with Joan Light. The Colonial Heights Senior Citizens Club is sponsored by the City of Colonial Heights Department of Recreation and Parks. Any resident of Colonial Heights, 50 years of age or older, is invited to join meetings. For more information, call Mildred Morrison at 526-3497.

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Staff and volunteers roll out the ribbon for a grand opening for the new Prince George offices of The James House on Friday, March 6. Their new location in Prince George has twice as much space in a modern facility.

JAMES HOUSE CELEBRATES NEW OFFICE From Staff Reports

eaders of The James House heralded the nonprofit's new location in Prince George County, not far from the courthouse, with a grand opening and ribboncutting ceremony Friday, March 6. Dozens of community members came to see their modern, new location and celebrate.

Elvira De La Cruz leads tours during a grand opening and ribbon-cutting for the new Prince George offices of The James House on Friday, March 6.

Ronald White reads greetings from U.S. Rep. J Randy Forbes. A grand opening and ribbon-cutting for the new Prince George offices of The James House was held on Friday, March 6.

A grand opening and ribbon-cutting for the new Prince George offices of The James House was held on Friday, March 6. Their new location in Prince George has twice as much space in a modern facility.

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CHESTERFIELD — T h e C h e s t e r fi e l d County Department of Fire and Emergenc y Medical Services will be hosting its Citizen’s Fire Academy beginning on April 20. The Citizen’s Academy gives the student a unique insight into what it is like to be a firefighter with Chesterfield Fire and EMS. The class meets on the following days from

6 to 9:30 p.m.: April 20, April 27, May 11, May 18, June 1, June 8; and Saturday May 2 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Each session will provide you with how your fire department operates and how you can become a citizen firefighter. Sessions include:  The history of the fire service and fire prevention  Fire science and fire dynamics  Fire Station Tour

 CFEMS Special Operations including dive and technical rescue  Portable fire extinguisher training  EMS Operations of the department and CPR training  Live demonstrations and hands on evolutions  Emergency Communications Center tour Space is limited to 30 students. To register or for more information, call 748-1426.