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IN THE COMMUNITY Food drive COLONIAL HEIGHTS — Fighting hunger takes a year-round commitment, and Liberty Tax Service welcomes community and business support to help the Colonial Heights Food Bank stock up on food and necessities. A food drive to collect needed items is under way at the Liberty Tax office, 2219 Boulevard. The office will hold a collection event from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Liberty Tax has planned a day of food, family fun and entertainment with free hot dogs, drink, nachos, karate demonstration, face painting and plenty of vendors.

Volunteers welcome for cleanup effort COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The Friends of the Lower Appomattox River (FOLAR) will lead cleanup efforts at Appomatuck Park from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday. Volunteers are welcome. The work site is located at 151 Archer Ave.

Rabies clinic COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The Colonial Heights Animal Shelter will sponsor a rabies clinic from 1-2 p.m. Saturday, April 12 at the animal shelter, located at 301 Charles Dimmock Parkway. The cost is $10 per animal (cash only). Animals must be at least 4 months old to receive a rabies vaccination. Dogs must be on a leash. Cats must be in carriers.

Senior Idol auditions CHESTERFIELD — The Shepherd’s Center of Chesterfield is holding auditions for the fourth Senior Idol competition from 2-6 p.m. on Tuesday, April 8, at Lucy Corr Village, The Community Room, located at 6800 Lucy Corr Boulevard. The competition, which showcases the talents of seniors, is open to anyone in the Tri-City area. The deadline to register is April 4. Registration is $10. For more information, call 804-706-9198.

Wellness Wednesday COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The Senior Center is hosting a new program, Wellness Wednesday, at the Senior Center, 157 Roanoke Ave. It’s free and open to the public. Guest speakers will come out on a monthly basis and speak. April’s guest speaker will be Gary Talley. On Wednesday, April 2, Talley will present information regarding assistive technology, such as amplified telephones, loud doorbells and phone ringers, phone flasher and alarm clocks. The event begins with social time at 11 a.m. followed by the program at 11:30.

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Confederate soldier re-enactors fire off a cannon during Fort Clifton Heritage Day in Colonial Heights on Saturday, March 22. This day-long commemoration was the first major event in the region to mark the sesquicentennial of the Civil War. The event included tours of Fort Clifton, artifact displays and artillery demonstrations. Top left: An artillery line of Confederate soldier re-enactors waits for the command to begin fire. Top center: A Confederate soldier re-enactor prepares to fire off a cannon. Top right: The first, second, and third national flags are displayed for Fort Clifton Heritage Day.

History comes alive Area’s Civil War sesquicentennial kicks off with Fort Clifton Heritage Day BY LEAH SMALL STAFF WRITER

he 150th anniversary of Fort Clifton was marked with cannon fire and revelry Saturday, as re-enactors educated visitors about Fort Clifton Park during the Civil War. This was the first major event as the region marks the war’s sesquicentennial. Fort Clifton was an important point of defense during the Siege of Petersburg from

1864 to 1865. Although the fort faced regular long-range artillery fire, Confederate soldiers successfully defended the area, stopping attempts by many Union gunboats to get up the Appomattox River. The daylong anniversary event included tours of the fort by local historian David Malgee, artifact displays, artillery and cooking demonstrations. The event also staged a re-enactment of the artillery and cannon fire from the shore that sank the Union gunboat, USS Brewster, in May 1864. It was for this victory that the fort’s garrison, commanded by Capt. S. Taylor Martin, received a special commendation by Maj. Gen. George Pickett, commander of the Petersburg defenses. The anniversary event ended with a oneman play at Tussing Elementary School. Recording artist Stan Clardy will deliver a performance about the life of Civil War sol-

diers. The play was titled, “Soldiers in Gray.” Fort Clifton Heritage Day was organized by Mike Wright, a member of the Colonial Heights chapter of the Sons of Confederate Veterans, Dearing-Beauregard Camp 1813. Three re-enactors of the Peninsula Artillery supplied two of the event’s cannons. All of the members of Peninsula Artillery who manned the cannons were women who portrayed Confederate soldiers. “People don’t realize that there were a lot of women on the battlefield,” said Robin Janser, a member of Peninsula Artillery. “Some of them followed their husbands. Some of them were incognito.” Many visitors to the Heritage Day event had an interest in the anniversary because of distant relatives that fought in the war. Please see HERITAGE, Page 3

- David Malgee, local historian Q

When did you first become interested in history?

I got interested in history because my grandfather shared his personal experiences growing up. I went to college, got my undergraduate degree at the State University of New York at Oswego and got my master’s in history from Richmond University in 1983.

“I’ve been living in Colonial Heights since 1985. There, I got involved with the Colonial Heights Historical Society and became a member around 19861987. Johnny Brockwell was my mentor and he created the first Fort Clifton Festival – it was Johnny who got me interested in Fort Clifton. That led me to other Civil War history and other aspects of Colonial Heights history.

When did you first become involved in Colonial Heights’ history?

tory?

What do you find most interesting about the area’s his-

tations. I enjoy bringing history to life for people who really don’t know about this area. It’s exciting to share some of the stories to people who may have never heard them before.

I find it most fascinating that in this little city of Colonial Heights, we have as much history as anywhere else. It’s so often overlooked or lost in the greater story – it’s just a historic piece of real estate and the story really needs to be told.

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What do you like most about sharing your knowledge?

I enjoy educating people about the history of Colonial Heights. I have written five of the state historical markers in town, and I do a number of historic talks/presen-

What do you like to do in your spare time?

I have a home in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania and one of my passions is collecting artifacts from the Battle of Gettysburg. I also play the drums in the praise band at Real Life Fellowship, that meets at the YMCA at Chester.

David Malgee is a local historian. A member of the Colonial Heights Historical Society, he frequently gives talks or presentations in the area. He likes to “bring history to life for people.”

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FRIDAY, MARCH 28, 2014

 OUR OPINIONS

Spring finally arrives — at least on the calendar

hursday, March 20, was the first day of spring – thank goodness. Now let’s just hope that Mother Nature knows how to read a calendar. After a winter of numerous storms, icy roads, closed schools, delayed openings of schools and government and hundreds of vehicle accidents in the region, the last thing we need is an April snowstorm. Much of the U.S. seemed to be getting used to digging out of the snow and cold as yet another storm blew into the Mid-Atlantic and up the East Coast, just three days before the official start of spring. While the Tri-Cities was spared the worst of the snow on March 17, the area was covered with ice that made the commute treacherous. Virginia State Police say troopers responded to 745 wrecks between 12:01 a.m. March 17 and 7 a.m. March 18. State police spokesman Sgt. Thomas Molnar said most of the accidents involved property damage. Molnar said 247 wrecks occurred in the Richmond metro area. What’s worse is the return of winter after we’ve enjoyed a taste of spring-like temperatures. It was in the 70s on March 15 and in the 30s on March 17. It was back into the 70s again on March 22. Welcome to Virginia in March. More wintry weather was forecast for Tuesday, March 25, but, thankfully, we were spared the worst. And to be honest, Central Virginia — while it’s had numerous brushes with winter storms — has been spared the worst of it this year. Most of the heavy snowfall has come north and west of Richmond and into the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast. And the Midwest has suffered huge snowstorms combined with the occassional “polar vortex” that has brought subzero temperatures to that region. Areas of the nation that typically don’t deal with winter, have seen snow and freezing temperatures. In mid-February, every state in the continental United States except one — Florida — had snow on the ground. So let’s hope we have had our last blast of winter and that spring is not just a date on the calendar.

Even ‘the worst’ cooks get their moment of fame

ome people just aren’t very good cooks. There’s nothing wrong with that — some either don’t have the desire to learn or may not just have the aptitude for culinary skills. But now some of those folks can turn kitchen nightmares into a stint on national television. Such as Carie Keller of Chesterfield County. Keller’s family was sick of eating mostly Chick-fil-A or a series of burnt meals. When Keller’s husband was laid off for year and a half from a position in real estate, feeding three children while eating out regularly took a toll on the family’s finances. Keller’s need to transform from a kitchen disaster to kitchen master earned her a spot on the Food Network show, “Worst Cooks in America.” Keller, who grew up in Chesterfield and is a promotional model, never excelled in the kitchen before the show despite a culinary background. Keller said that her children have even refused to eat what she cooks. She said that her culinary skills consisted of macaroni and cheese in a box and SpaghettiOs. In the filming of the show, Keller joined 14 other kitchen nightmares to compete in two teams under the tutelage of chefs Anne Burrell and Bobby Flay. The teams were chosen by each chef after contestants were ordered to prepare a signature dish. Then the contestants were sent off to their first challenge — to make a homemade pizza. A contestant from each team was sent home for the least successful attempt. At the end of every season, the last cook standing, after a series of culinary and non-culinary challenges, wins $25,000 and the title of “Best Worst Cook.” Keller said that being in the filming of the show significantly improved her skills in the kitchen. “Going through this experience, I would love to go to culinary school,” she said. “There are all of these details that I never knew that fascinate me.” Viewers can check out the fifth season of the show at 9 p.m. Monday on the Food Network. Keller was eliminated during Episode 5, but even though she didn’t win the television competition, she has improved her culinary skills and has appeared on national television. Not bad for someone whose cooking skills peaked at macaroni and cheese in a box.

YOUR OPINIONS

Member of ‘The Greatest Generation’ remembered for his contributions To the Editor:

It was with deep sadness that I noted the recent death of Leo V. Wright, a World War II veteran and retired educator. His brief obituary in The Progress-Index didn’t, however, convey enough about this remarkable man. Leo was of what many now call “The Greatest Generation” — that cohort that brought us successfully through depression and war. In addition to the services mentioned, in the 1950s he was the Scoutmaster of Boy Scout Troop 158 in Colonial Heights. As such, he positively touched the lives of hundreds of boys and young men. The practical life lessons Leo passed on to us have — I know — been invaluable as we’ve moved through life’s challenges and opportunities. All to often, we don’t stop and reflect on the many such men who provided leadership and life skill modeling for the next generations. Leo wasn’t alone. Others who I cite include: Bill Cato, Howard Blount, Bartlett Roper, Warren Tinney, Gurney Ellis, and Hopewell’s Red Staley. We are, indeed, better for their service. Dr. Wayne Whelan Mount Pleasant, S.C.

Why we elect non-native Virginians to high office To the Editor: For almost 10 or more years I have wondered and dyspeptically agonized over why the citizens of the commonwealth of Virginia continue to elect non-native Virginians to represent them: Mark Warner, Tim Kaine and Bob McDonnell, to name a few recent politicians. Several years ago, I had a letter to the editor published calling for an amendment to the Virginia Constitution that only a proven Virginia born citizen or 50 plus year residency if non-native, be

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.

allowed to run for governor. It has bothered me because of my belief that a non-native Virginian cannot understand the culture and history of Virginia like a native, long generational family Virginian can. Well, I just got my answer recently. According to the U.S. Census Bureau and AARP analysis, 51.6 percent of Virginia citizens counted, in 2012, are non-native to Virginia. The election of persons who have no understanding or caring for traditional Virginia values is a function of who the voters are and I now incredulously understand who these voters are; people with no appreciation or care about our state’s heritage and traditions and social culture of over 400 years. Though I now understand that my state has left me and millions of other natives behind, I can now begin to accept my loss with more serenity and a lot less letters to the editor. Jesse L. Harrup Jr. Colonial Heights

Medicaid expansion in Virginia is a bad idea To the Editor: As you know there is a whole lot of hyperbole being thrown around

by Gov. Terry McAuliffe and his administration who are attempting to play on your emotions in an ef fort to get your support for expanding Medicaid coverage in the state of Virginia. Well, regardless of any and all hyperbole you hear, I am writing to inform you of the indisputable cold hard facts so you don’t get sold a false bill of goods. Here are the facts: 1. Virginia money will not go to other states, our money will help pay down the federal debt. 2. Currently Medicaid is 22 percent of the Virginia budget and growing at 8 percent per year. 3. We already get our fair share Virginia sends about $65 billion to Washington and gets back about $136 billion. 4. Virginia cannot “opt-out” once we are in the expansion. 5. Massive fraud is present in Medicaid and must be audited and reduced before adding any more people. 6. Expansion reduces service and quality to the truly needy already on Medicaid. 7. Expansion reduces funds for other Virginia programs — schools, public safety, other medical, etc. 8. Forty to 60 percent in the expansion population already have private health insurance. 9. Anyone earning less than the 138 percent above the poverty level is likely to lose their private insurance and be forced to go onto Medicaid which is less care. 10. The federal government essentially bribes the Virginia state government with billions of federal dollars for a few years and then cuts the money spigot off. Then what? Please memorize these facts and/or cut them out and carry a copy in your wallet so you don’t get hoodwinked by Gov. McAuliffe and those attempting to drain more of your hard earned money from you with their attempts to redistribute it into expanding an already broken and very wasteful Medicaid system. John Calhoun Mechanicsville, Va.

What is your favorite part about the history of this area? Mike Wright Prince George

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“I think the most interesting part is the sinking of the Brewster by the garrison at Fort Clifton.”

“One thing I like is the tranquility of the battlefield at Varina.”

“My favorite part about the history of this area is the rich history of the Civil War.”

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HERITAGE Continued from Page 1

Paul Cox and his family traveled to Colonial Heights from King George County near Fredericksburg to attend the anniversary event. His great-grandfather Joseph Henry Gilliam was a member of the 41st Virginia Infantry. Cox said that his great-grandfather probably didn’t serve at Fort Clifton

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but was in numerous battles during the war. Robert Vaughn, a member of the Colonial Heights Chapter of the Sons of Confederate Veterans, Dearing-Beauregard Camp No. 1813, displayed information about his great-great-grandfather John Richard Vaughn who served on Virginia’s 34th Regiment. • Leah Small may be reached at 722-5172 or lsmall@progress-index.com.

Sunshine 5K

COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The Colonial Heights Recreation & Parks Department is happy to announce that the Colonial Heights Moose Lodge 1783 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 annual race go toward the re placement of playground equipment at Colonial Heights Parks. This year’s proceeds will help with the purchase of new playground equipment at Lakeview Park. If you have an interest in sponsoring or participating in the race, contact the Colonial Heights Recreation Department at 804520-9390. RACHAEL QUICK/PROGRESS-INDEX PHOTO

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Robin Janser, a member of the Confederate Peninsula Young boys try their hand at re-enacting Confederate Artillery, crochets a beard to wear with her male soldier Civil War soldiers during Fort Heritage Day in Colonial costume during Fort Heritage Day in Colonial Heights on Heights on Saturday, March 22. Saturday, March 22.

WEEKLY CALENDAR TODAY MARCH

COLONIAL HEIGHTS — American Legion Post 284, 505 Springdale Road, holds bingo every Friday. Doors open at 5 p.m., and games start at 7. Food is available for a nominal fee. For directions, or information about membership requirements or activities of the American Legion, visit the Post 284 website, http://mysite. verizon. net/legion284 or call 526-5656. COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The National Alliance on Mental Illness Connection Recovery Support program meets each Friday from 1-2:30 p.m. in the conference room at the Colonial Heights Library, 1000 Yacht Basin Drive. Groups meet for 90 minutes and offer a structured group process designed to encourage, support and empower. All diagnosis welcome. For more information, contact Gina at 804-605-5010 or towritegina@yahoo.com.

SATURDAY MARCH

COLONIAL HEIGHTS — Stress and Anger Management by Yoga and Meditation is being held 5-6 p.m. each Saturday at 914-A Hardy Ave. For more information, call Dr. J. Upadhyay at 5240589 or 943-8688. COLONIAL HEIGHTS — Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2239, 14705 Jefferson Davis Highway, holds bingo every Saturday. Doors open at 5 p.m. and games begin at 7. There are six to eight chances to win $500 or more. Food is available. For directions or questions about this event, call 748-4896 and ask for Tom Gore. For information about VFW membership or other activities, call Tom Ferguson, 748-4896. COLONIAL HEIGHTS — Liberty Tax Service is hosting a food drive from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Liberty Tax office, located at 2219 Boulevard. This collection event will benefit the Colonial Heights Food Bank. There will be food, entertainment, activities for the family. COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The Friends of the Lower Appomattox River (FOLAR) will sponsor a cleanup day at Appamatuck Park, 151 Archer Ave. from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday. Volunteers welcome. NORTH CHESTERFIELD — St. Barnabus Episcopal Church and the Chesterfield County Office of the Senior Advocate will sponsor a “Health & Safety Fair” from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at St. Barnabus, located at 5155 Iron Bridge Road. This event is open to the public and appropriate for all ages. In addition to organizations providing information and materials, there will be free health and hearing screenings, vision checks and eyeglass adjustments. Participants must call the office to schedule their free hearing screening. There will also be workshops and light refreshments. Registration is not required. For more information or to schedule a hearing screening, call 768-7878 or 275-1648. DINWIDDIE — The 18th annual Southside Virginia Heritage Days in Dinwiddie County will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at historic Fork Inn, located at 19621 Namozine Road in

TUESDAY APRIL

COLONIAL HEIGHTS — Quilter’s group

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Moose Lodge 1783, 170 Moose Ave., holds bingo every Sunday. Doors open at 4 p.m. each day. Bingo starts at 6 p.m. Sunday and 7 p.m. Thursday. Food is available for a nominal fee. For directions, visit the website at www.chmoose. com or call 526-1537. DINWIDDIE — The 18th annual Southside Virginia Heritage Days in Dinwiddie County will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday at historic Fork Inn, located at 19621 Namozine Road in Sutherland. This is a free, educational event for the entire family that commemorates the anniversary of the Civil War Battle of Sutherland Station, which occurred at the site on April 2, 1865. DINWIDDIE — On Sunday, a special program will occur at the Five Forks Battleﬁeld in Dinwiddie County to recognize the 149th anniversary of one of the last major battles of the Siege of Petersburg. A ranger talk will commence at 2 p.m. while living history and artillery demonstrations will occur throughout the day. All events will occur in or around the Battleﬁeld’s visitor contact station located at 9840 Courthouse Road.

MONDAY MARCH

COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The city’s Recreation and Parks Department will

requirements or activities of the American Legion, visit the Post 284 Web site, http://mysite. verizon.net/legion284 or call 526-5656.

Sutherland. This is a free, educational event for the entire family that commemorates the anniversary of the Civil War Battle of Sutherland Station, which occurred at the site on April 2, 1865. PETERSBURG — On Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Petersburg National Battlefield will provide ranger talks and artillery demonstrations to help visitors understand the fierce fighting which took place as Union soldiers charged Confederate soldiers manning Fort Gregg on April 2, 1865. The program will occur at Fort Gregg, which is located at Seventh Avenue and Simpson Road in Petersburg (south entrance of Central State Hospital), Tour Stop 4 of the Petersburg National Battlefield’s Western Front Unit. PETERSBURG — St Stephens Episcopal Church, located at 228 Halifax St., will be the site of a historical marker dedication. The dedication and unveiling ceremony for the marker will begin at 11 a.m. at St. Stephens, the sign’s location. The state historical marker issued by the Virginia Department of Historic Resources honors the Bishop Payne Divinity School, which was established in Petersburg in 1878 at the St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church Normal and Industrial School. “For 71 years it prepared black men for the ministry in the church,” according to the marker. The public is invited to attend the dedication and unveiling.

SUNDAY MARCH

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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

program meets every Tuesday, 6-8 p.m. at the Senior Center, 157 Roanoke Avenue. We have tables for your workspace. Bring with you your fabric and sewing notions, sewing machine, extension cord and work in progress. For more information call 804-520-9220. COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The Colonial Heights Public Library is offering its winter/spring story time sessions on Tuesdays at 11 a.m. through May 14. Each session includes stories, music, lots of movement and a craft. This is a family story hour, and all ages are welcome. No registration is necessary. A parent or caregiver must attend with the child. For more information, call Chantal Emerson at 804-520-9384. CHESTER — The International Association of Administrative Professionals, Tri-City Chapter will hold its monthly meeting at John Tyler Community College, Chester campus, 13101 Jefferson Davis Highway, Bird Hall, Room B132 at 6 p.m. For more information, call Edith at 804-733-7566 or Crystal at 768-7596. CHESTERFIELD — The Chesterﬁeld County Senior Advocate and Lucy Corr Village invite anyone who is caring for an adult with physical or cognitive deterioration to attend Caregiver Connection, a monthly support group that helps address caregivers’ needs and concerns. It meets on the ﬁrst Tuesday of each month, 4-5:15 p.m., in the Friendship Room at Lucy Corr Village Assisted Living, 6800 Lucy Corr Blvd. Refreshments will be served. For more information, call 804-768-7878 or 706-5657.

WEDNESDAY APRIL

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.

sponsor a “Teen Easter Egg Night Hunt” from 7:45 to 8:45 p.m. Wednesday, April 9, at the Community Center, located at 157 Roanoke Ave. This free event is for Colonial Heights middle and high school students. Prizes will be awarded for finding the most eggs. Registration begins at 7:50 p.m.; Hunt begins at 8:15 p.m. For more information, call 804-520-9390.

Man hunt game COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The city’s Recreation and Parks Department is sponsoring a community man hunt game from 5:45 to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 10, at Fort Clifton Park, located at 100 Brockwell Lane. This event is free and open to adults or youth, however all participants younger than 18 must have their parents sign a waiver in order for them to play. Man hunt is a game similar to tag. Game rules will be explained prior to the start of the game. For more information, call 804-520-9390.

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.

THURSDAY APRIL

COLONIAL HEIGHTS — Colonial Heights Moose Lodge 1783, 170 Moose Ave., holds bingo every Thursday. Doors open at 4 p.m. each day. Bingo starts at 6 p.m. Sunday and 7 p.m. Thursday. Food is available for a nominal fee. For directions, visit the website at www.chmoose. com or call 526-1537. CHESTER — 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 1:15 p.m. at the Senior Center Any resident of Colonial Heights, age 50 and older, are invited to join this club, which meets on Thursdays. For more information, call 526-3497. PETERSBURG — A Stroke Support Group is held the ﬁrst Thursday of every month at 5:30 p.m. at HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Petersburg, 95 Medical Park Blvd. All stroke survivors and their families/friends are invited to attend. For more information, contact Tangela Bass at 504-8100 or tangela.bass@healthsouth. com COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The Intimidators Quilt Club holds its monthly meetings at 7 p.m. on the ﬁrst Thursday of the month at the Colonial Heights Public Library. For information, call Caddie, 526-3909, or Dink, 804-520-8224. COLONIAL HEIGHTS — Caregiver support groups meet 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. For information, call 804-526-2359.

Calendar listings

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

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Chamber of Commerce speaker recalls 9/11 Former EMT for New York Fire Dept. talks about his experience at Ground Zero BY LEAH SMALL STAFF WRITER

FORT LEE — When Brian Smith alerted dispatch on Sept. 11, 2001, that he and others of Battalion 31, Fire Department City of New York, were ready for duty, he didn’t know what to expect or that he would lose his father. Smith, who served as an emergency medical technician for the battalion, was told that his father, Kevin Smith of Haz-Mat Co.1, FDNY, was last seen on the 11th floor of one of the World Trade Center towers. “At that point I knew what happened,” Brian Smith said. Smith risked his life that day in camaraderie with his father and other first responders. Smith, who is now a detective with the Lynchburg Police Department where he was been employed for over 10 years, shared his experience at ground zero at the Colonial Heights Chamber of Com-

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Brian Smith talks about his experience at Ground Zero on 9/11 as a member of the New York Fire Department. Now a detective in the Lynchburg Police Department, Smith shared his story during the Colonial Heights Chamber of Commerce dinner Thursday at the Lee Club, Fort Lee. merce 65th annual dinner meeting. Smith described the scene as unreal. “I looked down the street and cars were on fire and people weren’t even phased by this,” he said. “It was like some weird movie.” He faced hazards he had never experienced in his career. Smith could hear the sound of bodies hitting the ground as people threw themselves from the towers. “This was the first time in my career that I ever had to worry about jumpers hit-

ting me,” he said. The sky rained steel and concrete. Smith responded to many injuries that day, ranging from burns to broken bones. As he set a man’s broken leg, the man asked him if he was OK because his face was bleeding. Blood poured through Smith’s surgical mask. Smith told the man that he would take care of the injury when it started hurting and that he was running off of adrenaline.

Later he realized that his n o s e w a s b ro ke n . H e received treatment at King’s County Hospital in Brooklyn. He went back out the next day and worked until the final day of recovery. But 9/11 gave him determination. “I wish all of that stuff didn’t happen, and I wish my dad was still here, but I have been blessed through all of this,” he said. Now he speaks to audiences to keep the memory alive of those who gave the ultimate sacrifice. “Those days shouldn’t be glossed over with the passage of time,” he said. • Leah Small may be reached at 722-5172 or lsmall@progress-index.com.

“I wish all of that stuff didn’t happen, and I wish my dad was still here, but I have been blessed through all of this.” — Brian Smith

Swift Creek stages a dream BY UNA HARRISON CORRESPONDENT

ould you like a trip back to the ’50s and a fun night out? Swift Creek is the place to go to see their wonderfully nostalgic jukebox musical “Life Could Be A Dream.” This musical takes you back to a more innocent time, when the biggest news in town is a vocal group contest sponsored by the local radio, which promises a recording contract to the winner. It all takes place in the basement of teenager Denny Varney’s house in Springfield, a small town which could be Anytown USA. Denny is out of school, out of work and money, and his nagging

mother is out of patience. Denny has some musical talent, wants to win the contest and forms a duo with his somewhat untalented and nerdy teenage buddy Eugene. They have five days until show time, and start to practice the rock and pop songs of the day, not too successfully at first. High school buddy Wally inserts himself into the group but his choirboy character is stiff and churchy at first. As a trio, their vocals and moves get better but they still lack the $50 entrance fee until the owner of the local car dealership sponsors them. He sends Skip, his hunky head mechanic to check on his investment. Skip is an

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Elvis-type character from the wrong side of the track. He is tall and handsome and has a great voice. He is persuaded to join the group, and turns out to be very talented, somewhat to Denny’s chagrin. Lois, the owner’s pretty young daughter defies Dad and comes over to check on all the boys. Skip joins the group, and Lois helps the boys in the quartet with their moves. In turn the boys try to move in on her, but her eyes are mainly on

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In loving memory of retired U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Peter Russell Boyce, 87, of Colonial Heights, who passed away on March 16, 2014, after a courageous battle with colon cancer. He was born in Englewood, N.J., on Feb. 16, 1927, and served his country in the Unites States Air Force, retiring after 22 years of dedicated service, then retired from civil service after 32 years of service. Mr. Boyce was preceded in death by his parents, Frederick Sydney and Doris Ada Tomes Boyce. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Shirley Lee Kirby Boyce; daughters, Barbara Lee Seavey and her husband, Robert Seavey, of Massachusetts, Sherri Lynn Watson of Michigan, Nancy Russell Boyce of Florida, Anita Mae Freestone and her husband, John, of Texas; 10 grandchildren; 17 greatgrandchildren; and a sister, Sylvia V. Goodwin of England. Pete was an avid lover of the Big Band era, listening to his music and watching his vast collection of classic movies. For the past 30 years, he found great enjoyment in tracing his heritage back to the 1500s, which all originated in England. He made annual visits to his homeland which were the highlights he looked forward to. True to his English heritage, he was a gentleman, loving husband and father. Peter, AKA, Baby Cakes, Dad, Pop Pop, and grandpa will be deeply missed. T h e f a m i ly re c e ive d friends at Memorial Funeral Home, Hopewell, at noon Thursday, March 20. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m., following the visitation. Interment followed the service in Merchants Hope Memorial Gardens in Prince George. Condolences may be registered at www.memorialfh. com .

DONNA E. LUNDIE

Donna Elaine Lundie, 52, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Monday, March 17, 2014, at Southside Regional Medical Center, surrounded by her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her father, Donald Earl Cousins Sr., and brother, Dennis L. Cousins. Donna was a fighter to the end, and was the most faithful, loving, funny, trustworthy person, who always had a loving smile on her face. Donna was an inspiration to those around her and always put others before herself. She was a member of Community Christian Fellowship. She is survived by her loving husband of 25 years, Donald R. Lundie; daughters, Victoria Lundie, and Alexandra Vaughan, and husband, Travis; stepchildren, Kyle Lundie and Megan Stetzel; granddaughter, Isabella Vaughan; mother, Jean Walker Cousins; sister, Kelly Cousins Wiles and fiancé, Brian Smith; brother, Donald Earl Cousins Jr. and wife, Joani; nephews, J.T. Fitzke, Jesse Cousins and wife, Ashley, and Ryan Cousins and fiancée, Sylvia; nieces, Samantha, Alyssa and Hallie Wiles; special friends, Karin Mitchell and Bonnie Hudson; and Donna’s family at Gabe’s Barber Shop, where she worked for 31 years. A funeral service was held at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 21, 2014, at the Petersburg First Assembly of God Church, 25213 Ferndale Road, Petersburg, with the Rev. Dwayne Walker officiating. Interment was private. The family received friends from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday prior to the service at church. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Donna to the church. Arrangements were provided by the Colonial Heights Chapel of the E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes & Crematory, 2033 Boulevard. Condolences may be registered at www. ealvinsmall.com .

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CRIME The following information was provided by the Colonial Heights Police Department. • Andrews, Nathan Wayne, 38, of the 100 block of Lee Ave., Colonial Heights, was charged with receiving stolen property on March 8 in the 100 block of Moose Lane. • Dickens, Ashley Michelle, 22, of the 200 block of Fairview Ave., Hopewell, was charged with larceny: petit on March 8 in the 100 block of Southgate Square. • Farrar, Marcus Demond, 38, of the 18300 block of Bishop St., Dinwiddie, was charged with drinking in public on March 8 in the 600 block of Southpark Blvd. • Harris, Brenden Anthony, 22, of the 300 block of Suffolk Ave., Colonial Heights, was charged with drunk in public on March 8. • Moore-Williams, Tawanna, 38, of the 17400 block of Anderson Road, Stony Creek, was charged with larceny: shoplifting more $200 on March 8. • Hilton, David Shawn, 39, of the 100 block of N. 4th Ave., Hopewell, was charged with burglary: felony intent on March 9. • Kelly, William Lowell, 19, of the 14200 block of Sycamore Drive, Dinwiddie, was charged with larceny: petit on March 9. • Cutler, Darius Darnell, 20, of the 21300 block of Warrior Drive, South Chesterfield, was charged with larceny: grand on March 10. • Gust, Lisa, 36, of the 100 block of Brookhill Court, Colonial Heights, was charged with violation of court order on March 10. • Lewis, Iesha Clasha, 22, of the 21400 block of Hunnicutt Road, Dinwiddie, was charged with probation violation on March 10. • Arrington, Tierra J., 25, of the 23000 block of Sir Barton Court, Caroline, was charged with larceny: petit on March 11 in the 600 block of southpark Blvd. • Austin, Kirk Anthony, 20, of the 1700 block of Davidson Ave., Bronx, N.Y., was charged with fraud: false pretense and aid or abet in larceny on March 11. • Eremine, James Vldamire, 18, of the 800 block of Mountain Road, West Hartford, Conn., was charged with vandalism on March 11. • Forde, Javon Jordan, 26, of the 2400 block of Hanover Court, Waldorf, Md., was charged with fail to appear on March 11. • Goddard, John David Jr., 22, of the 300 block of Cloverhill Ave., Colonial Heights, was charged with probation violation on March 11. • Hall, Jonathon Andrew, 20, of the 200 block of Jennick Drive, Colonial Heights, was charged with fraud: false pretense and larceny: petit on March 11. • Jenkins, Deonte Mau-

rice, 18, of the 100 block of Huntington Road, Colonial Heights, was charged with violation of court order on March 11. • Jones, Angeline P., 68, of the 100 block of Clearfield Circle, Colonial Heights, was charged with violation of fire code on March 11. • Lester, Gregory Charles, 50, of the 3800 block of Puddledock Road, Prince George, was charged with driving under the influence on March 11 at Temple and I95. • Bland, Rakeem Benjamin, 24, of the 3600 block of Courthouse Road, Hopewell, was charged with probation violation on March 12. • Carabin, Caleb Hunter, 22, of the 400 block of Fulcher Lane, Chester, was charged with probation violation on March 12. • Coley, Walter Brian, 56, of the 1400 block of Branders Bridge Road, Colonial Heights, was charged with fail to appear on March 12. • C r e n s h aw, T r evo n Delvez, 25, of the 11600 block of River Road, Chesterfield, was charged with fail to pay fines on March 12. • Harvey, Devante R., 20, of the 200 block of W. 133rd St., New York, N.Y., was charged with forgery and conspiracy on March 12. • Johnson, Khari Ptah, 19, of S. Market Street, Petersburg, was charged with larceny: credit card theft, fraud: credit card and identity fraud on March 12. • Lape, Bryan G., 22, of the 11200 block of Walton Lake Road Disputanta, was charged with driving under the influence on March 12 at Temple and Conduit. • Moore-Williams, Tawanna, 38, of the 17400 block of Anderson Road, Stony Creek, was charged with larceny: shoplifting more $200 on March 12. • Placanica, Gino Vincent, 37, of the 800 block of Old Oak Lane, Colonial heights, was charged with larceny: petit on March 12 in the 600 block of Southpark Blvd. • Galloway, Leah Nicole, 20, of the 12600 block of Ben Fry Drive, Chester, was charged with probation violation on March 13. • Hamilton, Dawn Renee, 52, of the 3500 block of Portsmouth St., Hopewell , was charged with larceny: shoplifting more $200 on March 13. • Scott, Elisa, 32, of the 3700 block of Paul Karnes D r ive, H o p e we l l , w a s charged with fail to pay fines on March 13. • Sheffield, Jewel Lynette, 27, of the 100 block of Clearfield Circle, Colonial Heights, was charged with violation of fire code on March 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.

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Victor M. Pigg promotes the Loggy Bottom Restaurant, located at 2231 Boulevard in Colonial Heights. The business held its grand opening on Friday, March 21.

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CHURCH DIRECTORY CHRIST COMMUNITY CHURCH

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

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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.

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Services are held at Salem Church Elementary School, Address: 601 Cameron 9600 Salem Church Road, in Avenue. For more informaChesterfield. For more infortion, call 526-5286. mation, call 804-839-3136.

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Colonial Heights teen receives Eagle Scout award COLONIAL HEIGHTS — Casey Randal Tomlinson has received Boy Scouts of America’s highest rank, the Eagle Scout award. Scoutmaster Jason Reedy of Troop 101 and Mike Menefee, assistant council commissioner, presented Tomlinson with the Eagle award during his Eagle Scout Court of Honor held in January at Colonial Heights Baptist Church. The ceremony included members of Troop 101 and Troop 184, Order of the Arrow – Nawakwa Lodge representatives, as well as family and friends who have all supported Tomlinson in his scouting journey of more than 10 years.

Tomlinson began as a Tiger Cub in 2003 with Cub Scout Pack 150. Tomlinson also received an Eagle Proclamation, presented by Colonial Heights Mayor Scott Davis at a recent City Council meeting in the city. For his Eagle Scout project, Tomlinson led others in scraping, priming, and painting the civic field concession stand at Shepherd Stadium. Craig Skalak, director of Recreation & Parks for the city, was at the City Council meeting to thank Tomlinson and his troop for the improvement to the community.

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Left: Casey Tomlinson receives the Eagle Scout award during an Eagle Scout Court of Honor. The ceremony was held in January at Colonial Heights Baptist Church.

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Mrs. Carol Miller Sayre of Mechanicsville, Ms. Bonnie Jones Degen of Chesterfield and Mr. Thomas Roger Nevetral of Colonial Heights proudly announce the engagement of their children, Miss Amanda Rene Sayre and Mr. Brian Joel Nevetral, both of Mechanicsville. Amanda is also the daughter of the late John Paul Sayre and the granddaughter of Mrs. Bonnie Miller and the late Robert Miller of Richmond, and the late Paul and Estelle Sayre, formerly of Tappahannock. Brian is the grandson of William “Ed” Jones of Robersonville, N.C., and the late Mamie Clyde Jones, and

the late Clifford Paul and Evelyn Nevetral, formerly of Colonial Heights. Amanda graduated from Lee-Davis High School and earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in History and Master of Teaching degree from the University of Virginia. She is employed by Henrico County Public Schools as a gifted resource teacher. Brian graduated from Colonial Heights High School and earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Virginia Commonwealth University. He is employed by the commonwealth of Virginia. A June wedding is planned at Hanover Tavern.

Happy 70th Birthday to Gerlinde K. Smith! (Born March 16, 1944) We love you very much and wish you much health, love and happiness. Here is to many more birthdays together! Bruce, Gerrit, Martina, Melissa and Koa

C O N G R AT U L AT I O N S Kristina Brekke Jones of Colonial Heights has been named to Averett University’s dean’s list for the fall 2013 semester. Students must have a minimum of 12 hours of graded work for the semester to be considered for honors. Students named to the dean’s list must maintain a grade point average of 3.4 or higher. Averett University is located in Danville.

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ented cast of five actors playing the teenage boys and Lois. They all act, sing and dance with such energy and passion that the audience wanted to get up and join them. As an ensemble they are flawless, but each character is clearly defined. Their comic choreography and dialogue are a joy to behold. Brian Baez’ portrayal of aspiring lead singer Denny is priceless. He is a lovable rogue. He has all the Elvis moves, a rubber face reminiscent of a young Bill Hailey, and his singing is perfectly in character. A delightful vocal and visual portrayal. Ryan Lynch’s comic portrayal of Eugene is a work of art. A nerdy character can often be overplayed, but his is a performance of great realism, even his awkwardness is endearing. His falsetto is beautifully controlled and enhances many of the songs. It was wonderful to see the multi-talented Jason Campbell, who is a fine teacher and director of theater, back on the boards. He portrays the churchgoing Wally, who very much wants to be part of the group. Jason expertly manages the change from the stiff and unbending choirboy to a seasoned performer, by the time Denny and Lois finish with him. Goodbye choirboy except for his pleasing voice. James Bock plays the romantic lead of leather-jacketed Skip with great energy and conviction and brings a strong and melodious voice to the group’s beautiful harmonies, and to his solos. He has a commanding stage presence, and it’s easy to see why Lois falls for him. Last but not least is Morgan Meadows. She is a talented young actress who plays dual and contrasting roles, the pretty ingenue Lois and the shrill and annoying intercom voice-over of Mrs Varney. One could hardly imagine that voice came from the same

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Above from left, Brian Baez portrays Denny; Ryan Lynch portrays Eugene; and Jason Campbell portrays Wally in a scene from “Life Could Be A Dream,” now playing at Swift Creek Mill Theatre. Below: From left, Morgan Meadows as Lois; Ryan Lynch as Eugene; and Jason Campbell as Wally in a scene from “Life Could Be A Dream.” vocal chords. As Lois, she sings sweetly with great feeling and portrays Lois convincingly. A musical is nothing without an orchestra. Paul Deiss provides expert musical direction and leads the orchestra from his keyboard, directing Sheri Oyan at reeds, Sam Kindle on guitar, Susan David at keyboard II, and Nick Oyler on drums. The balance between voice and orchestra is excellent. Tom Width’s set realistically creates a ’50s ambience for the Varney basement. Appropriately period costuming was created by Maura Lynch Cravey. Lighting was well designed and provided by Joe Doran. This is a family musical full of comedy and dancing, and that wonderful ’50s music. It does not matter what age you are, you will come out of the theatre happy and singing. The audience on March 15 gave the cast a well deserved standing ovation. Swift Creek Mill Theatre, located at

17401 Jefferson Davis Highway, will present “Life Could Be A Dream” through April 19. Tickets are $38 for theater only; $55 for buffet and theater. For tickets, call the box office, 804-7485203, or visit www.swiftcreekmill.com . • Una Harrison is the artistic director of Theatre with Children for Children at Petersburg Little Theatre and also an actress, singer and playwright. She can be contacted at unaharrison@yahoo.com.

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