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DENIM DAY

Several bank employees wore denim to work recently in exchange for a donation to The James House. 4

The hometown newspaper of the Colonial Heights area

Vol. 11 No. 36 FEBRUARY 28, 2009 THURSDAY,

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Elmo was in the House — the Fort Lee Field House that is, when USO, Sesame Street entertained families. 5

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FRIDAY, MAY 16, 2014

IN THE COMMUNITY Dinner and talent show at Wesley UMC COLONIAL HEIGHTS — Wesley United Methodist Church, 3701 Conduit Road, will host a dinner and talent show beginning at 5 p.m. Sunday. The dinner and show are free but donations will be accepted. Proceeds will go to benefit a youth mission project, WorkCamp.

Colonial Heights couple wins $250,000 COLONIAL HEIGHTS — April Shifflett’s husband Robert bought two Virginia Lottery Scratcher tickets: one for each of them. Her ticket ended up winning the $250,000 top prize in the Bankroll Doubler Scratcher. How did it feel to win such a prize? “It’s numbing,” April said as the couple claimed the prize. “I was numb for probably eight hours,” Robert added. He bought the tickets at Brook Road Texaco, 8627 Brook Road in Glen Allen. The Colonial Heights couple hopes to use their winnings to pay off their mortgage. Bankroll Doubler is one of dozens of Scratcher games available from the Virginia Lottery. It features prizes ranging from $5 up to $250,000. This is the fourth top prize claimed in this game, which means two $250,000 Bankroll Doubler prizes remain unclaimed.

‘Beyond the Rainbow’ at Swift Creek Mill COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The Swift Creek Mill Theatre, 17401 Jefferson Davis Highway, is currently showing “Beyond the Rainbow” Garland at Carnegie Hall by William Randall Beard. Judy Garland is being played by Grey Garrett of Richmond. The production runs through June 7. Call 804-748-5203 for reservations or visit www.swiftcreekmill.com for online ticketing.

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Above: People peruse the many craft booths at the Fort Clifton Festival on Saturday, May 10. The festival, held annually on Mother’s Day weekend, features a variety of vendors, displays, Civil War re-enactors, live entertainment and a children’s area. Top left: The 12th Virginia Infantry Company C set up camp at the festival. Top right: Two bunnies relax together at the festival. They participated in the event’s petting zoo, which was located in the children’s area.

Clifton tradition

Annual festival features live music, re-enactors, handmade goods, a petting zoo, too

Dunlop House entertainment COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The residents of Dunlop House Assisted Living invite the public to join them at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 21, when the 10 & 11 Duo entertains. This brother and sister duet sing music from the big band era. This event will be held at the Dunlop House, located at 235 Dunlop Farms Boulevard. There is no cost to attend. For more information, call 5200050. For information about other Dunlop House events that are open to the public, see page 6.

BY LEAH SMALL STAFF WRITER

s area families gathered for the traditional Fort Clifton Festival on Saturday, many had in mind the missing 69-year-old man who was found dead near the area a day before the Mother’s Day weekend event

was to start. The body of Michael G. Romanic was found Friday evening along the shore of the Appomattox River a short distance from Fort Clifton Park. Romanic had been missing since early Thursday and a witness last saw him near the entrance of the park around 11 a.m. Thursday. Colonial Heights Police Chief Jeffrey Faries, who sold hot dogs at the festival to raise money for the Colonial Heights Police Auxiliary, said that locating Romanic’s body provided closure. “I’ve talked to many in the community and they are saddened that this occurred but they are relieved for the family that he was located,” he said. Faries said that with this closure, he was glad that the festival continued as scheduled. Husband and wife Megan and Douglas

Duguay had wondered whether or not the festival would go on as planned, due to the tragedy, but they were happy to see the event go on. “I thought it might have been canceled,” Megan Duguay said. “It’s a tradition, we come here every year ...” Many people echoed that sentiment. Diana Hammond said that she always attends because of the variety of booths. “I like a lot of natural herbal things and yard decorations and clothing that is handmade,” she said. Husband and wife Dusty and Teri Varden drove from Charles City to sell their handmade wooden garden ornaments. They own a business called Harrison Lake Crafters and said that the festival routinely brings them plenty of sales. Please see FESTIVAL, Page 3

- Norma Draucher, president, AARP, Colonial Heights Chapter 1041 Norma Draucher is the current president of AARP Colonial Heights Chapter 1041.

How did you get involved with AARP?

“I was a member of the Southern Aires, the singing group, and several members of them belonged to AARP. I have been active for about five years.”

How did you become president

[of the chapter]?

“We try to give back to the community with service projects. This week we’re going to the Colonial Heights Convalescent Center for a craft project and we’ll be back to play bingo. We’re small, but we’re very active.”

“We had a yard sale last October and the vice president [at the time] wasn’t sure if they wanted the position and I said I might be interested and that’s all I needed to say.”

How long have you lived in Colonial Heights?

“I was born in Petersburg and married a Richmond man and moved to Alexandria for

27 years. We moved back to the area in 2000. I just love this area.”

Tell us about your medical career.

last 15 years I was in mammography. I’m a breast cancer survivor since 1982. I retired after 50 years in X-rays. It was a wonderful profession.”

“I was an X-ray technician for many years and the

What do you like about the local AARP chapter.

— From September through May, Chapter 1041 meets on the second Friday of the month at noon at the Colonial Heights Senior Center. AARP membership and programs are open to everyone 50 or older.

Norma Draucher is the current president of AARP Colonial Heights Chapter 1041.

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OPINION

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FRIDAY, MAY 16, 2014

 OUR OPINIONS

Plan to save the bay should move forward

t has taken years for the federal government and a handful of states to agree on a plan to restore the environmentally damaged Chesapeake Bay. But after years of attempts and setbacks, such a plan is now in place. But that plan is now being challenged in federal courts by the American Farm Bureau Federation and 21 attorneys general who are questioning the Environmental Protection Agency’s authority to implement the plan. Farm industry groups are appealing a federal judge’s decision last September to uphold the federal pollution limits. The EPA is leading a six-state effort to restore the bay by 2025. The multibillion-dollar effort involves Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia, Delaware, Pennsylvania, New York and the District of Columbia. The federal government took the lead on the cleanup after the states within the bay’s vast watershed failed to act on promises to restore the bay. Now Virginia is defending the plan in court. Virginia has filed a friend-of-the court brief in support of the plan in the 3rd U.S. Circuit of Appeals in Philadelphia, which is considering the appeal. Virginia, in its legal brief, argued that the bay supports industries and thousands of jobs, and is a recreational resource for fishing, boating and swimming. “In short, Virginia’s interests in the Chesapeake Bay are incalculably great,” the brief states. In other words, Virginia is saying that it is in the state’s economic interest to have a less-polluted bay and it will protect those interests. Attorney General Mark R. Herring said last month that the clean-up plan represents the best hope for the bay. The restoration plan seeks to limit farm and commercial development runoff that fouls rivers and streams feeding the bay, among other measures. Farm groups have long complained the plan shifts too much of the burden on agricultural operations. In the lower court decision under appeal, a judge ruled that the EPA was within its authority to work with the states to establish and enforce standards to reduce nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment that drain into the bay. Those pollutants have clouded the bay’s waters, snuffing critical sea grasses and creating “dead zones” where nothing lives. The pollution has taken a toll on marine life such as the bay’s signature blue crab. It makes sense for the federal government to take a leading role in fighting pollution in the nation’s largest estuary. Protecting the Chesapeake Bay is not an issue for just one state since the estuary is so large it borders multiple states. Since the matter involves more than one state, it requires the participation of the federal government. That is the purpose of the federal government as envisioned by the Founding Fathers in the Constitution. And that is the case even in the strictest interpretation of the Constitution. Therefore, we applaud Virginia defending the plan to help save the Chesapeake Bay. Virginia is simply protecting its economic rights and at the same time trying to restore one of the nation’s leading natural resources.

Feds review sex assault cases on college campuses

he U.S. Department of Education’s unprecedented identification of colleges and universities it is investigating over their responses to sexual assault complaints is a wise move that, by itself, indicates the scope of the problem. On the list are 55 schools, large and small, public and private, familiar and obscure, mass market and elite. In Virginia, the College of William and Mary and the University of Virginia are under scrutiny, along with other top-notch colleges such as Princeton, Harvard and Dartmouth. The DOE did not list the details of any individual inquiry, so it is not clear in each case whether the investigation is part of a routine compliance review or the result of a specific complaint. In any case, the transparency inherent in publicly identifying the colleges under investigation is a certain means to ensure that, going forward, all colleges quickly and comprehensively will investigate sexual assault complaints. Meanwhile, Congress should use the results of the newly public inquiries to ensure that institutions have adequate resources for investigation and compliance.

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YOUR OPINIONS

Benghazi will remain a focus in the future To the Editor:

Well, here we go again! Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and President Obama haven’t had enough to do trying to rustle Nevada rancher Cliven Bundy’s cattle, now they are messing with the name of the Washington Redskins. They have had their hands full trying to bully Bundy and I think they will have as much luck dealing with the Redskins as Custer did. You would think they would have enough to do trying to cover up Benghazi, the IRS scandal and the ObamaCare lies and sticking their nose into the Russia and Ukraine business. Of course, if they succeed in getting us into another war they can always blame it on former President George Bush. Vice President Joe Biden is pitching in to help them though. I wonder if good old Joe Biden will be marching among them or will more of our young men die without their help, like in Benghazi? Now they are going all out to elect Hillary Clinton as the next president. God help us! Her answer to the Benghazi coverup was “what difference does it make?” It makes a big difference to the four families who lost loved ones. And, if she runs for president, she will find out that it means a big difference to real Americans. Roland Fontaine Colonial Heights

Hospitals, surgery centers will take a ‘time out’ to be careful To the Editor: On June 12, 2014, National Time Out Day will be practiced in hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers around the country. Taking a “time out” to confirm correct patient, correct procedure, correct surgical site and other important information before every operative and other invasive procedure is a requirement of The Joint Commission Universal Protocol. Despite the requirement, 40-60 wrong site surgeries likely occur in the U.S. each week. Time Out Day was created by the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) in 2004 as a way to raise awareness about the importance of requiring the entire surgical team to pause before all invasive procedures to communicate as a group and confirm key information about the patient and procedure to help prevent errors from occurring. Wrong patient, wrong site, wrong procedures are sentinel events -— described by The Joint Commission as “an unexpected occurrence involving death or serious physical or psychological injury, or the risk thereof.” To perioperative nurses, they are tragedies. That is why as a perioperative nurse and AORN member, I commemorate National Time Out Day with this public commitment to my patients, their loved ones and the entire surgical community that I will always take time out for every patient, every time. Bonnie P. Vencill, RN, CNOR Colonial Heights

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.

Military spouses, we salute you To the Editor: They are called patriots for the unyielding strength they display when our nation needs them. They mobilize at a moment’s notice. They put in exhausting hours on behalf of our military service branches. When duty calls, they are the first ones to step up to the line. And when our men and women in uniform head off for deployment, they stay behind. They are military spouses, and their support, sacrifices, and strength form an important pillar in our national defense structure. As they support our nation’s defenders, they run their own businesses, work full-time jobs, volunteer in our communities, educate our nation’s next generation of leaders, and provide rock solid support to fellow military families. Ask a military spouse how they manage it all, and they will likely tell you that they cannot do it without a mutual support for each other and a love for all military families. And when you ask our men and women in uniform what support we as a nation can offer them, most often they will say, “Support my family.” They say this because they know their own decision to serve our nation doesn’t just affect them. For every sacrifice they make, their families make a host of others. For every training, deployment, or assignment they must take, their families feel the impact. Behind a host of deployments or moves, spouses are often found tirelessly leading the charge. As a staunch defender of our military, I have made it a priority to ensure military spouses and families receive the support they need. Whether fighting against reductions to commissary services, working to eliminate the widow’s tax, ensuring job training resources and educational opportunities for military spouses, or improving survivor benefits, I have sought to meet the needs of our military service members to support their families. Still, we can do more. As a member of the bipartisan Congressional Military Family Caucus, I am committed to educating members of Congress and congressional staff on resources for military families and legislation to support them. Among the goals of the Military Family Caucus are improving education, childcare, health care, employment and other

support services for the families of active-duty military men and women. So how can we recognize military spouses beyond providing structural supports? On Friday, May 9, we observed Military Spouse Appreciation Day. It is one day of the year that we set aside to formally express the gratitude many of us feel towards this often unrecognized group of American patriots. As you go throughout your day, I encourage you to think of those around you – in your neighborhood, in your churches, in your family – who have a spouse serving in our military, either now or previously. If you’re unsure of what to say, tell them this: Your sacrifice is noticed. It is valued. In your fears and struggles, we stand with you. In your triumphs and achievements, we celebrate you. In your dedication to your family, and the families around you, we applaud you. In your sacrifices for this country, we thank you. America’s freedom is formed by an intricate weaving together of threads, each one holding a distinct purpose. If one thread is pulled, the whole thing begins to unravel. You are a thread in our nation’s story of hope and freedom. We salute you. Congressman Randy Forbes R-4th District Chesapeake, Va.

Stop proposed cuts in commissary funding To the Editor: A recent editorial in The Progress-Index described the proposed cuts to the defense budget, and the absurdly aggressive cuts to commissary funding. Our nation’s service members and their families make enormous sacrifices every day to protect our freedoms and security. Significantly reducing commissary funding would raise prices and essentially take thousands of dollars from our service members’ paychecks every year. Although there is certainly room in the defense budget to cut waste, our military and their families depend on the savings that commissary services provide, and they deserve better. Congressman Randy Forbes and others have proposed bills that would stop these cuts, and we are glad some of our leaders are fighting back. Col. Gerald Harvey (Ret) Patricia A. Harvey Petersburg

You can’t change the nature of politicians; we need new senators in Va. To the Editor: You can de-claw and de-fang a wolf and a hyena but you cannot change their natures. I think most of us would sleep better at night if Sen. Mark Warner and Sen. Tim Kaine were not in office. When Sen. Kaine smiles, watch out! He’s out to get his hands on your hard earned wages. “Thou shalt not covet,” means absolutely nothing to most Democrat politicians. Ronald C. Uehara Petersburg

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CLIFTON

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“We have a really good time and it was successful,” Teri Varden said. “The people are great and it’s not so bad to be sitting out on a Saturday listening to a band.” Some even viewed the festival as a way to help others. Soldiers from Fort Lee’s Uniform Company 3rd Platoon came to assist children with the rides and to help with the festival. “We love to give back any way we can,” said Pvt. Roberto Wallace. The annual Fort Clifton Festival has been a Colonial Heights tradition since May 1976 and started as a Bicentennial celebration before becoming an annual event. Historical

interpreters are on site to recognize the significance of the fort and its importance in the Civil War to the Petersburg defense line. A number of craft, soap jewelry and other vendors are also always on the grounds. Activities, including bouncy houses and a petting zoo, are available for children. Musical entertainment is another draw of the event. On Saturday, music was provided by the Cedar Creek band. The festival continues today from from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The band, Casper, will provide the day’s entertainment. Free shuttle buses are provided from Colonial Heights High School. • Leah Small may be reached at 722-5172 or lsmall@progress-index.com

Above: Sophia the poodle models handmade, fashionable dog harnesses by Constance Spell at the Fort Clifton Festival. Below left: A dog up for adoption from the SPCA of Petersburg-Colonial Heights poses for a photo at the annual event. Bottom center: Joey Cummins of Joey’s Cakes and Confections RACHAEL QUICK/PROGRESS-INDEX PHOTOS posted his menu for baked Hiyam Jabri works on her custom, handmade crochet table accessories during the goods to sell at the festival. Fort Clifton Festival on Saturday, May 10. A host of vendors participated in the Bottom right: The Swift Creek Woman’s Club sold annual two-day event at Fort Clifton Park. snowcones at the festival.

WEEKLY CALENDAR TODAY MAY

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. CHESTERFIELD — The fourth annual Senior Idol of Chesterfield Richmond and the Tri-Cities, featuring 12 talented seniors, 50 years of age and older, will vie for the 2014 title Friday. Show time is 7 p.m. The event will be held at Victory Tabernacle Church, 11700 Genito Road, Midlothian. The contestants are from Colonial Heights, Chesterfield, Petersburg, Prince George, Henrico and Richmond. Tickets are $10 and are available by calling 804-706-9198. Proceeds will benefit the Shepherd’s Center of Chesterfield.

SATURDAY MAY

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. CHESTER — The Southern Knights Cruisers Inc. car club holds a weekly cruise-in from 5 to 9:30 p.m., weather permitting, at Hardees off Old Stage Road in Chester. Over 150 antique cars, street rods, classics, muscle cars, and custom cars and trucks can be seen. Music from the 1950s and ‘60s from Wolfman John can be heard. Event is free to the public. For more information, call Ricky Williams at 804-526-8865 or visit www.southernknightscruisers.com. COLONIAL HEIGHTS — Oldies But Goodies Classic Cruizers Inc., based in Chester, holds a weekly cruise-in in Colonial Heights from 5 to 9 p.m. each Saturday at the parking lot in front of

COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The Colonial Heights Triad will meet from 1-2 p.m. Monday at the Senior Center, located at the Community Building, 157 Roanoke Ave. There is no charge to attend. Triad is a partnership consisting of the local Public Safety Ofﬁce, seniors, and senior service providers who work to prevent the victimization of senior citizens. It is run by SALT (Seniors and Law Enforcement Together) councils.

Ashley’s Furniture and Books-A-Million next to Southpark Mall. This is open to all car and truck enthusiasts that enjoy reminiscing about their antiques, muscle and custom cars, classics, and hot rods. For more information visit the website at www.obgcc.com, or call Bill or Jane Bennett at 307-3425. COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The Colonial Heights Recreation Department is promoting a heart healthy lifestyle during Physical Fitness and Sport Month by hosting its first Fit-A-Thon from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at the Colonial Heights Middle School gym, 500 Conduit Road. Tickets will cost $10 each and are available online, at Shepherd’s Stadium or at the school on the day of the event. The event will include two hours of a variety workout of cardio blast + STRONG, belly dancing and Zumba. Proceeds will benefit the American Heart Association. For more information, call 520-9390. COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The Side Street Gallery, located at 127 & 129 Pickwick Ave., will host its May opening and reception from 5-8 p.m. Saturday. Proceeds from beverage sales will benefit the Colonial Heights American Legion Auxiliary. For more information, call 536-0011. PETERSBURG — The Petersburg Chapter of Saint Paul’s College National Alumni Association meets at 11 a.m. at Saint Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 228 Halifax St. Meetings are open to area alumni and friends of the college.

SUNDAY MAY

COLONIAL HEIGHTS — Colonial Heights Moose Lodge 1783, 170 Moose Ave., holds bingo every Sunday. Doors open at 4 p.m. each day. Bingo starts at 6 p.m. Sunday and 7 p.m. Thursday. Food is available for a nominal fee. For directions, visit the website at www.chmoose. com or call 526-1537. COLONIAL HEIGHTS — Wesley United Methodist Church, 3701 Conduit Road, is holding a New Members class every Sunday in May beginning at 12:15 p.m. A free lunch is being provided to anyone interested in learning more about the church’s doctrinal heritage and history.

MONDAY MAY

COLONIAL HEIGHTS — American Legion Post 284, 505 Springdale Road, holds bingo every Monday. Doors open at 5 p.m., and games start at 7. Food is available for a nominal fee. For directions, or information about membership requirements or activities of the American Legion, visit the Post 284 Web site, http://mysite. verizon.net/legion284 or call 526-5656.

TUESDAY MAY

COLONIAL HEIGHTS — Quilter’s group program meets every Tuesday, 6-8 p.m. at the Senior Center, 157 Roanoke Avenue. We have tables for your workspace. Bring with you your fabric and sewing notions, sewing machine, extension cord and work in progress. For more information call 804-520-9220. COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The Alzheimer’s Association will sponsor a support group meeting at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Care Advantage, 3509 Boulevard. COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The Colonial Heights Chapter 1472 of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees will meet at the Colonial Heights Library at 2 p.m. Tuesday. COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The Central Virginia Coin Club will hold its regular meeting at Dante’s Pizzeria, 2900 Cedar Lane, at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. For more information, call Jim Ransom at 6916286.

WEDNESDAY MAY

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. CHESTER — The American Red Cross, Web of Hope, welcomes all who would like to learn to knit or crochet to its monthly meeting held at Chester Baptist Church, 4317 School St., on

the third Wednesday from 10 a.m. to noon. All are welcome to participate, or you may help this program by donating new yarn. For more information, call Linda Southward at 779-3453 or Angela Guastella at 530-0871.

THURSDAY MAY

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 11:30 a.m. on Thursday for the club’s annual picnic at Fort Clifton by reservation with Joan Light at 526-5884. Any resident of Colonial Heights, age 50 and older, are invited to join this club, which meets each Thursday. For more information, call 526-3497. PETERSBURG — The Tri-City Association of Educational Ofﬁce Professionals will hold the “47th annual Bosses’ Night celebration” on Thursday at the Children’s Home of Virginia Baptist Inc., 6900 Hickory Road at 6 p.m. Registration for the black tie event was required by May 16. 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 information, call Chaplain Don Phelps at 765-5593. COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The Colonial Heights Lions Club meets at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Dante’s Pizzeria. For more information, call Ralph Dunn, secretary, at 748-4810.

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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The Colonial Voice, Friday, May 16, 2014

James House benefits from jeans at work COLONIAL HEIGHTS — Last week Colonial Heights business leaders encouraged their employees to wear jeans to work on Denim Day in exchange for a donation to The James House. Jeff Bracewell, EVB market manager for Colonial Heights and surrounding area, thinks initiatives like Denim Day are a win-win. “It is important for EVB as a community bank to support employee involvement in civic and philanthropic events. Denim Day is just another way we can raise money for worthy causes in our community. Employees enjoy participating in the Denim Day event, and customers embrace our employees’ dedication to helping our community,” he said. The team at the Colonial Heights branch of Bank of McKenney went all out, serving their customers who made a donation a slice of ‘denim cake,’ while other groups rocked everything from denim skirts to denim ‘tuxedos.’ Check out all the photos at facebook.com/thejameshousehelps. Denim Day began in Italy in 1992 when a judge on the Italian Supreme Court overturned a 45-year-old man’s rape conviction using the reasoning that the teen girl he attacked had on tight jeans. According to the judge, jeans are by nature tight-fitting, so she must have helped her attacker remove the jeans, and therefore the sex was consensual. The women in the Italian Parliament were so outraged by this decision that Please see DENIM, Page 6

CRIME The following information was provided by the Colonial Heights Police Department. • Barnes, Rasstrina Nichole, 31, of the 14700 block of Halifax Road, Carson, was charged with trespass: general on May 2 in the 600 block Boulevard. • Jackson, Darrell N., 27, of the 5500 block of Glennwood Ave., Richmond, was charged with forgery, solicitation of prostitution, identity fraud and falsely identify self to law enforcement on May 2. • Rye, Constance Lee, 59, of the 900 block of Williamsburg Road, Colonial Heights, was charged with larceny: petit on May 2. • Witcher, Davon Gerrod, 19, of the 2800 block of Executive Drive, Chester, was charged with fail to appear on May 2. • Arpe, Charles Wayne Jr., 46, of the 1200 block of Boulevard, Colonial Heights, was charged with drunk in public on May 3. • Lewis, David Alan Jr., 23, of the 12800 block of Boydton Plank Road, Dinwiddie, was charged with threat/obscene phone calls on May 3. • Marshall, Karen Marie, 50, of the 600 block of Charles Ave., Colonial Heights, was charged with trespass: general or harassment by computer on May 3. • Parisi, Dana Jo, 50, of the

In memory WILLIAM R. LADERACH

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Jeff Bracewell, EVB market manager for Colonial Heights and surrounding area, stands with employees of the Colonial Heights EVB. The bank employees participated in Denim Day, an opportunity to wear jeans to work in exchange for a donation to The James House, the only non-profit agency in the Tri-City area that is accredited by the Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Action Alliance.

The Colonial Heights branch of Bank of McKenney allowed employees to wear jeans to work on Denim Day in exchange for a donation to The James House. 10700 block of W. Providence Road, Richmond, was charged with probation violation on May 3. • Arpe, Charles Wayne Jr., 46, of the 1200 block of Boulevard, Colonial Heights, was charged with drunk in public on May 4. • Dennis, Dante Aaron, 25, of the 100 block of S. Crater Woods Court, Petersburg, was charged with probation violation on May 5. • Grinstead, Julie Ann, 26, of the 300 block of Plumtree Ave., Colonial Heights, was charged with probation violation on April 26. • Amin, Bashear Talal, 19, of the 14900 block of Dogwood Ridge Court, Chester, was charged with fail to appear on May 6. • Brooks, Keith Alan Jr., 23, of the 800 block of Colonial Ave., Colonial Heights, was charged with driving under the influence on May 6 at Temple and Prince George Line. • Brown, Rondale, 26, of the 1200 block of Grant Ave., Petersburg, was charged with probation violation on May 6. • Choe, Hyon C., 39, of the 300 block of Terrace Ave., Petersburg, was charged with driving under the influence on May 6 at Snead and Temple. • Pooler, Julius Clarence, 33, of the 13900 block of Cedar Cliff Court, Chester, was charged with violation

of court order on May 6. • Schoolcraft, Susan Marie, 36, of the 100 block of Lakeview Park Road, Colonial Heights, was charged with probation violation on May 6. • Simmons, Casey Taylor, 20, of the 300 block of Dick Ewell Ave., Colonial Heights, was charged with conspiracy on May 6. • Worsley, Romie David, 36, of the 100 block of Chesterfield Ave., Colonial Heights, was charged with fail to appear on May 6. • Baraka, Kwame, 57, of the 100 block of Culpeper Ave., Petersburg, was charged with probation: violation on May 7. • Callahan, William J., 24, of the 12700 block of Richmond St., Chester, was charged with fail to appear on May 7. • Caudle, Matthew Alan, 19, of the 100 block of Clearfield Circle, Colonial Heights, was charged with violate conditions of release

on May 7. • Harrington, Tavonne P., 21, of Washington, D.C., was charged with fail to appear on May 7. • Priest, Travis Glenn, 25, of the 4500 block of Winterborne Drive, Petersburg, was charged with fugitive from justice on May 7. • Ramos, Ashley Dawn, 27, of the 200 block of Beechwood Ave., Colonial Heights, was charged with driving under the influence on May 7 at Boulevard and Highland. • Swope, Brittany Nicole, 19, of the 500 block of Lyons Ave., Colonial Heights, was charged with fail to appear on May 7. • Winters, Denise Renee, 42, of Petersburg, was charged with contempt of court on May 7. • 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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Retired Chief Warrant Officer 3 William Ralph Laderach, 85, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Tuesday, May 6, 2014. Born in Elkins, W.Va., he was the son of the late Ernst and Mary Adams Laderach, and was preceded in death by three sisters and two brothers. Mr. Laderach retired after 23 years of service as a chief warrant officer 3 with the U.S. Army, having served during the Vietnam and Korean conflicts. He also served with the USARPAC, the military advisory group in Indonesia. He retired after 11 years of service from the Department of Defense at Defense General Supply Center Bellwood and Swift Creek Associates. During his military career, his decorations and awards included the Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Korean Service Medal, U.N. Service Medal and Vietnam Service Medal. He was a member of the Military Officers Association of America and its Southside Virginia Chapter. As a 50-year member of the Masonic Lodge, he was active at the Powhatan Starke Lodge No. 124. He was a member of the American Legion Post 284, a member of the National Association of Military Retirees and past commander of the James Monroe Camp Heroes of 76. Mr. Laderach was also an elder of the Colonial Heights Presbyterian Church. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Vivian Daniels Laderach; a daughter, Linda Ann Turovlin and husband, Alan, of New Jersey; a son, William Robert Laderach of Dumfries, Va.; three grandchildren, Nathan, Aaron and Lisa Turovlin. A memorial service was held at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 10, 2014, at the Colonial H e i g h t s P r e s by t e r i a n Church, 211 Lynchburg Ave., Colonial Heights, with the Rev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead of ficiating. The family received friends one hour prior to the service at church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Colonial Heights Presbyterian Church or the charity of your choice. Arrangements by the Colonial Heights Chapel of the E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes & Crematory, 2033 Boulevard. Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall. com.

JOSEPH M. MURPHY

Joseph Michael Murphy, 36, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Monday, May 5, 2014. He was preceded in death by his brother, J.T. Baxley. Michael is survived by his parents, Leonard E. Brown Jr. and Glenda F. Brown, Alma L. Radford and Jeff Radford; his son, Brayden Paitsel; siblings, Kimberly Kinzie and her husband, Scott, M.G. “Skip” Alexander and wife, Kathy, Leonard E. Brown III, Tracey Alexander, Stephany Brown, Melissa Sheffield and her husband, Randy, Meredith Bowery and her husband, Ricky, and Ashley Arsenault; 11 nieces and nephews. Michael was a 1998 graduate of Prince George High School. He enjoyed the ocean, playing the guitar and later loved to ski in Colorado. He served in the U.S. Army in Kuwait and Iraq as a medical specialist, and was honorably discharged as a sergeant after 6½ years. T h e f a m i ly re c e ive d friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday May 9, 2014, at the Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home. A graveside service was conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 10, 2014, at Blandford Cemetery, Petersburg, Va. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.

KEVIN S. PETERS

Kevin Scott Peters, 47, of Colonial Heights, died Sunday, May 4, 2014, at his residence. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Charmaine Jeffries, and a brother, Chris Jeffries. Scottie was an avid fisherman, loved NASCAR and his family. He worked at Walmart Distribution for 20-plus years. He is survived by a son, Brandon S. Peters and fiancé, Jamie Croft; one grandson, Brayden E. Peters; two brothers, Michael Jeffries and wife, Sarah, and Mark Masi; one sister, Barbara Conner; two nieces, Alice Jeffries and Amanda Hopkins; one nephew, Ethan Hopkins; grandparents, Tom and Pat Williams; aunt and uncle, Jackie and Jimmy Russo; numerous cousins; and other extended family. T h e f a m i ly re c e ive d friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 8, 2014, at the Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service. A graveside service was held Please see IN MEMORY, Page 6

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After countless struggles, Colonial Heights senior finds her way back to the pitcher’s mound BY COURT WILLS STAFF WRITER

hen Amber Harris takes to the pitcher’s mound, a warm glow settles on the face of the Colonial Heights senior. Since the age of 13, Harris has battled through countless health issues that have challenged her mentally, physically and most importantly, spiritually. Most 17year-olds have not gone through what this HARRIS young woman has but if you ask her how she has gotten through it all, she will say “through the grace of God and the love and support of family”. “I truly believe that God only gives you what you can handle and I know that I was able to get through because of him and through the love and support of my family, friends and coaches,” Harris said. “I’ve been so blessed.” Harris’ tough times began just as she was about to enter eighth grade. On Labor Day weekend, she was involved in a four-wheeler accident. The four-wheeler flipped into a ditch causing a burn to Harris’ right foot and injuring the growth plate on her right wrist. “Anytime that I would move it, I would have these sharp pains ... I couldn’t pitch or play basketball,” Harris said. Harris wore a splint for about a month and went to physical therapy for about two weeks when the injuries first happened. But the discomfort lingered. Then something happened while she was at summer camp and on a mission trip. Every time she would try to turn her right hand there was pain and she was unsure of where the pain was coming from. Harris thought it may have been a little break in her arm, so she and her parents saw a few different doctors, all of them agreeing that she needed to go back to physical therapy. “They sent me to physical therapy and it wasn’t working,” Harris said. The physical therapist “said that my hand was going numb,” she added. That’s when they discovered that Harris had thoracic outlet snydrome (TOS) which was affecting her clavical and first rib so much that it was cutting off the blood flow and circulation in her right arm. It was then in October at the University of Virginia that Harris underwent surgery to fix her rib along with some of the scalene muscle damage. Again she underwent physical therapy and, it was at this point she was able to make the varsity softball team as a freshman, but still she couldn’t pitch. It wasn’t until the summer of her ninth-grade year that Harris was starting to feel better, only this time to have her right shoulder begin hurting again. Being the competitive and determined young woman she is, Harris decided to not tell anyone that she was fighting the pain, which she not only felt in her shoulder, but also in her chest. “I thought my life was out of control and that’s when I became anorexic and that wrecked me for two and a half years,” Harris said. Within that time period, the shoulder pain was too much to bear, leading Harris to tell her parents and go back to the doctor. “Then we went to multiple doctors,” she said. One of the doctors Harris saw, Dr. Higgs, was finally able to pin down what was going on and he decided that it was best for Harris to have multi-directional stabilization surgery. That was in July before Harris’ sophomore year. Following this surgery,

Harris wore a sling for five weeks and was recommended for physical therapy with Christian Wheeler at Synergy Physical Therapy. It was there that Wheeler recognized Harris’ weight loss and encouraged her to eat. “I think my depression definitely mixed in with my anorexia and that was really hard. I was pretty much a recluse,” Harris said. “... after shoulder surgery I realized that I couldn’t run and that was hard because I used to run all the time so everything just got worse and nothing really helped,” she said. Because Harris still suffered with chest pain and an aggravated stomach, more medical appointments were in her future. She and her family visited the offices of more than 10 specialists trying to find a cure. “No doctor could figure out what was wrong and I just progressively lost more weight and it was physically hard to eat any food to the point that in May of my sophomore year, I was just skin and bones. I would only ... drink three Ensures a day,” Harris said. Harris was then admitted to the hospital where she underwent an endoscopy ultrasound which found that she had a sliding hiatal hernia that shouldn’t be hurting. A sliding hiatal hernia is where there is a protusion of the upper part of the stomach into the thorax through a tear or weakness in the diaphragm. She was about to go into surgery to fix that problem when the surgeon’s nurse noticed that only 12 percent of Harris’ gall bladder was working and that was causing the majority of her chest pain. For the Harris family, it was a huge relief knowing that finally, they were getting some concrete answers. “When I came out of surgery I felt better than I had ever before, I felt amazing,” Harris said. “I realized that I didn’t need my anorexia and that, by the grace of God, and me praying so hard, I was able to eat real food.” Over this period of time Harris had missed a huge amount of school but, through the understanding of her parents, Colonial Heights High School and her teachers, she was able to get through it. “From June to July, that was ... the greatest month of my high school career, Harris said. “But then in August, I started experiencing headaches ..., I didn’t think anything of it,” she said. “I just thought it was due to stress and just going back to school.” But in November of her junior year, Harris realized that these headaches were becoming an everyday thing. And while she was playing on the varsity girls basketball team, these headaches had turned to migraines. After basketball season ended Harris tried out for the girls soccer team and made it but the migraines were getting even worse, scaring her and her family. Harris became homebound from April through May that year but she was very proud that she still maintained all A’s in the classes she was taking. While at home, Harris began to notice that her teeth were shifting and after going to the dentist, the family realized that her wisdom teeth had become fully impacted. Again, Harris had to endure surgery to get her wisdom teeth removed but since that has been taken care of she has had no more headaches nor numbness. “Life was pretty good after that point,” Harris said with a smile. Since that time Harris has battled the typical aches and pains with a little minor shoulder pain — what she refers to as ‘a good sore.’ Throughout everything Harris had battled, she knew she wasn’t done, she was getting a fresh start with her senior year on the horizon. “It took a lot of hard work but I was going to come back and try to pitch and at first it

wasn’t very good,” Harris said. “I wasn’t hitting my spots and my timing was off but I knew that I could get it back,” she said. During the time that Harris spent at home or at the various hospitals, her faith was taken to new heights. She spent a great deal of time listening to Christian music stations and most importantly, reading the Bible. “I had the best support system in my family, all of my teachers, my friends. I believe that through God’s grace over these years, it has gotten me through. I spent a great deal of time confiding in him and wondering why all of this was happening to me,” Harris said. Through her reading she found a couple verses that got her through some pretty tough times. Those words were found in First Corinthians 10-13, which read, “No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will provide a way out so that you can endure it.” “I saw and I believe that God only gives you what he knows you can handle and he knew that I could handle this,” Harris said. Throughout her senior year Harris has made incredible strides playing on the girls basketball team, but the best gift came this spring when she earned her way back to the mound as starting pitcher for the Colonial Heights softball team. “Softball had always come natural to me, I felt like I had a natural talent for it,” Harris said. “I knew with the ability and hard work that I could do really well. “I had started off at right field, then to second base, then to shortstop, then to catcher. Then I started to pitch in the sixth grade and I felt like that was where I belonged,” she added. Her season stats speak for themselves. So far this season Harris has guided the Colonials to one of their best seasons in years with a 10-4 record. She posts a 1.42 ERA along with 49 strikeouts and an opponent’s batting average of .173. Offensively, Harris has scored 15 runs, has 25 hits and brought in 23 RBI with six doubles, three triples and a home run. “I told Coach [Chris] Martin that I wanted the best for this team and that I hate losing and that I’m a very competitive person,” Harris said. “I wanted to not only come back but I wanted to be able to contribute and be an inspiration. I really didn’t know both mentally and physically how well I was going to be but I wanted to come back with a vengeance.” And so far Harris has been striking with vengeance. “When I start something I execute and this year I just felt different and knew that I could put it all together,” Harris said. “Mr. and Mrs. Martin have done so much for me, they would come visit me in the hospital and have always shown me so much support,” she said. But to Colonials softball coach Chris Martin, that support was all worth it to see the smile, the confidence and strong person Harris has become. Please see PITCHER, Page 6

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Elmo and friends get kids dancing during the Sesame Street-USO Experience Show Tuesday, May 6, at the Fort Lee Field House. More than 400 parents and kids attended the special show for military families.

Sesame Street, USO thank the troops FROM STAFF REPORTS

his year was the fourth year the Sesame Street/USO Experience for Military Families visited military installations in the U.S. and travelled abroad. In a fun, new add-on to its latest installment, this year’s tour is helping spread awareness of the USO’s Every Moment Counts campaign by urging the American public to join them in honoring our service heroes and creating real, everyday moments that matter for our troops and their families. “The Sesame Street/ USO tour was created six years ago and we couldn’t be more proud of all the moments we have had at home and abroad,” said retired Brig. Gen. John I. Pray Jr., USO president and CEO. “As we celebrate the kick off of our latest installment and venture out to visit, entertain and uplift even more military families this year — we are grateful to our family at Sesame Street who not only understand the unique challenges today’s military families face but also share our commitment to supporting them every step of the way.” Through the power of song and dance, the Sesame Street/USO Experience for Military

Mason Hamlin, 2, plays with an Elmo toy during a Sesame Street-USO Experience Show Tuesday, May 6 at the Fort Lee Field House. More than 400 parents and kids attended the special show for military families. Families tour takes time out to thank troops for their service and sacrifice, and share special moments with military families through their 30-minute character performance. Emphasizing the importance of adjusting to change and the power of friendship, Elmo and his Sesame Street pals help Katie – a military child who is moving to a new place — learn to face her fears, embrace change and get excited about relocating with her family. “Sesame Street is thrilled to once again be partnering with our friends at the USO to bring the Sesame Street characters to military installations across the U.S. and to help make every moment count for

our U.S. troops and their families,” said H. Melvin Ming, president and CEO of Sesame Workshop. “We thank the USO and all of our military families for allowing us to share in their moment making memories.” The Sesame Street/ USO Experience for Military Families made its debut in July 2008 and has taken its message to more than 412,000 troops and military families. It has also performed 735 shows on 144 military installations in 33 states and 11 countries and distributed more than 2.2 million giveaways and outreach materials. For more information on the Sesame Workshop, visit www.sesameworkshop.org.

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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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LIFE CHURCH

let a rapist walk free, they showed up to work the next day wearing blue jeans. Their willingness to stand united in protest brought attention to the issues surrounding sexual assault, and the idea behind Denim Day was born. Celebrating 25 years of service, The James House provides support, advocacy and education for people affected by sexual violence, domestic violence and stalking, to empower them to become healthy, safe, and self-sufficient. The only nonprofit agency in the Tri-Cities accredited by the Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Action Alliance, all James House services are costfree and confidential.

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

LIFELINE FELLOWSHIP CHURCH

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

CELEBRATION OF LIFE CHURCH

LYONS AVENUE BIBLE CHURCH

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

CHESTERFIELD COMMUNITY CHURCH

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

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LUTHERAN CHURCH OF OUR REDEEMER

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

MOUNT CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH

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

COLONIAL HEIGHTS BAPTIST

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

CH NAZARENE CHURCH

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

COLONIAL HEIGHTS PRESBYTERIAN

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

COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP

PLEASANT BAPTIST

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

Mr. and Mrs. Hunter O. Haydon Jennifer L. Kaiser and Hunter O. Haydon were married at 6 p.m. Saturday, April 26, 2014, at Maymont in Richmond, with the Rev. Linard Daniels officiating. The bride is the daughter of Danny and Linda Kaiser of Colonial Heights. The groom is the son of Buddy and Susan Haydon, also of Colonial Heights. Maid of honor was Del Thorne. Bridesmaids were Misty Wallace and Autumn

Braithwaite. The flower girl was Talia Valverde. Best men were Buddy Haydon, Ryan Haydon and Mark Bell. Stone Starke and Conor Spence were also a special part of the wedding ceremony. The reception followed at the Garden Hall at Maymont. After a honeymoon trip to Florida, the couple will reside in Dinwiddie County.

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OAKLAWN BAPTIST

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

PRAYER VIGIL MINISTRY

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

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EPISCOPAL CHURCH

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

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

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

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Address: 3116 Woodlawn Address: 17120 Jefferson Avenue. For more informaDavis Highway. For more information, call 526-1350.

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Dunlop House hosts variety of programs COLONIAL HEIGHTS — Dunlop House Assisted Living and Dementia Care will present “Focus on your Health” on Tuesday, May 20. This month’s subject will be “Better Speech and Hearing”. The program will be presented by Genesis Rehab Department. On Wednesday, May 21, Dunlop House will present a “Food Show” at 2:30 p.m. Visitors to the facility can enjoy tasty samples prepared by Dunlop House and other vendors. On Friday, May 23, the Fort Lee Army Band’s Wood Wind Quartet will perform a pre-Memorial Day program, performing music remembering those who died giving their life for our freedom. Also on May 23, Dunlop House will host a free shredding event. “Shred Day” will run from 2-4 p.m. and the public is invited to bring one food pantry donation item per bag of material to be shredded. Each of these events will be held at the Dunlop House, 235 Dunlop Farms Blvd. All the programs are free and open to the public. For more information about any of the programs, call 520-0050.

‘Resources for Better Living’

Address: Meets at Matoaca Middle School, West campus. For more informaAddress: 107 Pickwick tion, call 526-8260 or visit Avenue. For more informawww.ccfnet1.org. tion or transportation, call Overseer Walter J. Mason COVENANT at 834-2356. Address: 542 South Park Blvd. For more information, call 526-0634.

DENIM

Jillian C. Trent and Matthew J. Cash Mr. and Mrs. Christian Scott W. Trent of Leesburg, (for merly of Colonial Heights) announce the eng a g ement of their daughter, Jillian Claire, to 1st Lt. Matthew J. Cash, son of retired U.S. Marine Corps Chief Warrant Officer 4 (CWO4) and Mrs. David J. Cash of Fredericksburg. Jillian is a 2008 graduate of Colonial Heights High School. She graduated from The University of Mary Washington in 2012 where she studied Anthropology and Spanish. She currently lives in Washi n g t o n , D. C . , a n d i s employed by CIDQ as their evaluator. Matt is a 2006 graduate of Stafford County High School. He graduated from The University of Mary Washington in 2010 where

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11 a.m. Friday, May 9, at Southlawn Memorial Park, with a procession leaving the funeral home

he studied Psychology. Matt is serving in the U.S. Marine Corps and is stationed at Camp Lejeune, N.C. Jillian is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert N. Fothergill and Mr. and Mrs. Abraham F. Chadwick, all of Colonial Heights. She is also the granddaughter of the late Gary Lee Trent. She is the great-granddaughter of Mrs. H.E. Wamsley Sr. of Ettrick. Matt is the grandson of retired U.S. Army Col. and Mrs. Paul A. Forster of Clinton, Md., and retired U. S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. and Mrs. Bradley J. Gruselle of Zaragoza, Spain. Their wedding will take place August 2, 2014, in Leesburg. They will live in North Carolina.

at 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Children’s Miracle Network, 205 W. 700 St., Salt Lake City, UT 84101. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss. com.

COLONIAL HEIGHTS — Right At Home In Home Care & Assistance will sponsor a “Resources for Better Living” program from 3:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 28, at the Colonial Heights Health Care and Rehabilitation Center, located at 831 E. Ellerslie Ave. The event will feature three guest speakers. Joan Viddix, RN, clinical wound care nurse will share information on “Wound Care Management/Skin Integrity.” Susan James with Shaklee Wellness Center will speak on the topic: “Natural supplements to improve your skin.” Dr Mark A. Rausch, MD, CEO, Better Med Urgent Care, will speak on “Emergency Room vs Urgent Care Centers.” Community resources will be on site. To RSVP, call Cynthia or Rosa at 804-415-7415 by Friday, May 23. Door prizes and dinner will be included.

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So far this season, the Colonials have broken the mold in beating former Central District rivals in Dinwiddie and Matoaca. “Amber’s been out of softball for three years and you can see she is just letting it go and has the confidence of her teammates behind her as well,” Martin said. “It’s amazing to watch and I’m so glad that we all get to be a part of it. Amber told me at the beginning of the season that she wanted to come back so that we could

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Wesley UMC welcomes new staff members COLONNIAL HEIGHTS — Wesley United Methodist Church, 3701 Conduit Road, welcomes two new staff members, Dr. James Harris and Meredith Conwell. Harris will serve as music director and Conwell is the new nursery director. Nursery coverage is provided on Wednesdays from 6-7 p.m. for a prayer service and on Sundays for all three services and Sunday school.

Upcoming attractions at the Beacon HOPEWELL — The Beacon Theatre, located at 401 N. Main St., hosts a variety of entertainment. This month Zoso, Limelight and Hendrix Lives are scheduled to perform live at the theater. The Village People were originally scheduled to perform Wednesday, May 21, but that concert has been postponed; Zoso and Limelight will perform Thursday, May 29; and Hendrix Lives and Limelight will perform on Friday, May 30. For more information and future events, visit www.thebeacontheatreva.com or call 804-446-3457.

‘Big River’ at Fort Lee Playhouse FORT LEE — “Big River: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” is playing through Sunday at the Lee Playhouse. Based on Mark Twain’s 1884 classic novel, “Big River” retells the story of Huck Finn and the runaway slave Jim and their adventures on the Mississippi River. The play opened on May 2 and closes this weekend. “Big River” performances are Friday and Saturday, May 16-17 at 8 p.m., and on Sunday, May 18 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $12 (adults) and $6 (youth). For reservations or more information, please call the box office at 804-734-6629.

Stayin’ Alive with Hands-Only CPR PETERSBURG — To help celebrate EMS week 2014, Southside Regional Medical Center will be hosting a “Stayin’ Alive with HandsOnly CPR” on Monday, May 19, from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the hospital, Classroom A/ B, 200 Medical Park Blvd. For more information, contact Devon Clary 434532- 3940 or Diana Frye 804467-7759. win and that means so much.” Not only has Harris succeeded on the mound, she has also been excelling in the classroom as she posts a 4.25 GPA and plans to attend James Madison University, where she wants to become a pharmacologist. She wants to be able to help discover cures for those who carry medical disorders. She wants to help relieve people of their pain. “I love chemistry, I love learning. I’m such a science nerd,” Harris said. “I want to help people like they were able to help me.”

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