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LOCAL Road closed due to sewer line failure COLONIAL HEIGHTS — Due to sewer line failure, Lafayette Avenue is closed at the intersection at Danville Avenue. Vehicle traffic should seek alternate routes through the area. The city has started soliciting bids to perform the repair work and plans to begin the project starting early October. The project is expected to take approximately 60 days to complete. During this time, Lafayette will be closed from Danville Avenue North to Danville Avenue South, and Danville Avenue will be closed from Lee Avenue to Lafayette. For more information, contact the Department of Public Works at 804-520-9334.

City planning spring garden tour COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The city's Beautification Committee will be hosting a 'Spring 2015 Garden Tour" and organizers are looking for city residents who would like to showcase their gardens. The tour is scheduled for Sunday, May 3, 2015, from 1-5 p.m. Proceeds from ticket sales will be spent on beautification projects throughout the city. For more information, contact Jessica Sears Younce at 804-526-8541 or email jjlcnsears@aol.com; or contact Chris and Elaine Kollman, 804-526-1886 or email: kollman5@verizon.net The committee will be finalizing its list of participants by Dec. 15.

Police to host Celebrate Safe Communities on Oct. 7 COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The city's Police Department will be hosting “Celebrate Safe Communities” on Tuesday, Oct. 7, between 5:30 and 8 p.m. Rain date is Thursday, Oct. 9. Celebrate Safe Communities is an opportunity for residents to meet and greet their neighbors while taking a stand against crime in their neighborhoods. During the evening, police officers, administrators, government leaders, and elected officials visit events to discuss neighborhood concerns and meet residents. Information on how to start a Neighborhood Watch will be available at each event location. For more information, call 804-520-9318.

Rostik and Ira Deutsch speak about their experience being adopted and coming to America only 10 months ago after having lived in orphanages in the Ukraine their whole lives. The pair shared their story about how Operation Christmas Child introduced them to their new family Saturday, Sept. 27, at Covenant Christian Fellowship. RACHAEL QUICK/PROGRESS-INDEX PHOTOS

Event hosted for Operation Christmas Child Teens from Ukraine share how program has changed their lives By Amir Vera, Staff Writer

COLONIAL HEIGHTS — Chesterfield resident Val Deutsch never knew her packing shoeboxes for orphaned children would have an affect on her life. In 2013, however, when she adopted Ukrainian teens, Irina and Rostik, she discovered the affect it had on them. The effort is known as Operation Christmas Child, an effort by a nonproﬁt Christian organization called Samaritan's Purse. The program provides aid and assistance to children who are victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease and famine by sending children in orphanages shoeboxes ﬁlled with school supplies, toys, hygienic materials and sometimes even food. Local supporters of Operation Christmas Child gathered

Side Street Gallery planning 'All Media Show'

County couple who adopted them. Irina and Rostik Deutsch shared their life stories with the audience, inspiring their listeners to help make a difference in the lives of needy children around the world and the Deutschs shared how the Ukrainian teens have changed their lives. Just a year ago, the two 16-year-old orphans never would’ve imagined leaving Ukraine to live a new life in America. They had been raised in three different orphanages together since they were 8 years old, but thanks to efforts of Val and Bill Deutsch, they arrived in Virginia last fall. “We heard the plight of orphans in other countries and the great need there is there. We realized our kids are getting older and we had extra room in our home,” Val Deutsch said of the couple's decision to adopt Irina and Rostik. The story of how the lives of these teenagers changed began in September 2012.

Deutsch had already been area manager for a North Carolina-based homeschooling community known as Classical Conversations. She tutored teenagers, so she knew her and her husband would want to adopt teenagers. Her close friends had also told her why it is important these children and young adults are adopted. “It’s very difficult. There’s many statistics about teenagers that do not get adopted,” Deutsch said. “When they’re 17 years old they go out of the orphanage and there’s very difficult situations there. They may get into drugs, alcohol or prostitution. The suicide rate by age 20 is very high. They often go onto university and they’re not supervised. It’s a very difficult transition when you’re used to living in an orphanage all your life.” The Deutsch family knew they wanted to adopt, the only problem was raising enough money. According to the Child SEE CHRISTMAS, V4

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COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The Side Street Gallery, located at 127-129 Pickwick Ave., is holding its ﬁrst "All Media Show" in October. The call for entries is Oct. 10, 11 and 14. The ﬁrst entry is $10 and the second is $5. The reception will be held Saturday, Oct. 18 in Gallery 129 at the Side Street Gallery. First place award is $200; second place award is $100; and third place award is $50. For more information, call 804-536-0011 or visit www. sidestreetgallery127.com

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on Saturday, Sept. 27, at Covenant Christian Fellowship, located at 542 Southpark Blvd., to generate awareness and build enthusiasm for the upcoming 2014 collection period. The Southeast Virginia team is preparing to collect more than 9,000 shoeboxes this year. Pat Mcgowan, Tri-City relay coordinator for Operation Christmas Child, had encouraged the public to attend and "hear how you can give a child hope in one of the darkest corners of the Earth by packing a shoebox ﬁlled with school supplies, hygiene items and toys." During the "countdown event" on Sept. 27, Mcgowan said, “We are able to give each of those shoeboxes that we are making, for somebody else hope. A little part of what these kids are experiencing, these children will receive the thing in it that will make their life a bit better the next day." Featured speakers at the event were two Ukrainian teens and the Chesterfield

John E. Piotrowski

Piotrowski

John E. Piotrowski, candidate for Colonial Heights City Council Q : Tell us a bit about yourself : Work, education, family and hobbies. A : I am a lifelong resident of Colonial Heights. I began my career December 1998, as a part-time associate while in high school, with E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes and Crematory. I graduated from Colonial Heights High School and received an associate of applied science degree in funeral service from John Tyler Community College, Chester, and later became a Licensed Funeral Director in the State of Virginia. I

am married to Margie Anne Crabtree Piotrowski, also a lifetime resident of Colonial Heights, and teacher for Hopewell City Public Schools. We have two daughters. My family and I are active members of Second Chance Baptist Church, Petersburg. I enjoy most being a dad and husband and spending time with my family. Q: Why have you decided to run for city council? A: I am dedicated to preserving our community’s founding ideas, respectable reputation and quality of life. I also want to be a part of decision making that will impact our city’s future and to make sure

that our citizens remain a top priority. Q: What goals do you have for elected office? A : I will work closely with the members of City Council and the city departments to ensure ﬁscal responsibility when it comes to making decisions that affect our city and its citizens. I will also work closely with the city’s economic development office to help attract quality businesses. Q : What is your favorite thing about the city? A: Colonial Heights is my childhood, my youth and the place I call home for my family.

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OUR VIEW

Less photos, more cleaning in Colonial Heights

Recently, a group of Colonial Heights residents have become more active in an attempt to keep properties in the city cleaner. A local civic group — Citizens for a Cleaner City — has turned the spotlight on properties it feels are in need of cleaning up. While we all appreciate citizens wanting to beautify their community, some think members of the group may have crossed a line in presenting photos to City Council. In March, the group took its cause to City Council to highlight the need for stricter enforcement of city property codes. The group went before City Council armed with more than a dozen photos of properties they claimed should be in violation of city code. No names or addresses of the property owners were visible in the photos, which were taken from the street. The photos showed messes, such as tattered tarps over inoperable vehicles, a porch cluttered with furniture and lamps, and other front yard clutter. Some photos showed minor items out of place, such as a misplaced trash can. Two members of the group — Mary K. Hatton and Bonnie C. Davis — presented the photographs to council. The group says it is trying to work in a positive manner to improve the city and is not trying to intrude on their neighbors. But presenting photos to City Council raises issues of privacy and intrusive neighbors. One resident said she thought the pictures submitted to council were in violation of property and privacy rights. Ann Hoopsick, a Dupuy Avenue resident, also said the pictures put neighbor against neighbor. “Right now, we have people taking pictures of people’s property and taking them to the city as code violations; most of them aren’t code violations,” she said. “It’s going to build bad community spirit.” Sterling Hawkins, a Citizens for a Cleaner City member, has a simple message for those upset — get over it. “I think the problem has been that people have been caught, that they have been photographed,” he said. “The bottom line is that they were embarrassed, as well they should be.” Mayor C. Scott Davis has said even before the pictures were shown, ramping up code enforcement was a priority for the city. City Manager Thomas Mattis said Colonial Heights hasn’t had a “zero tolerance policy” concerning code violations and said city staff was looking for further direction from council on how to address code violations. The solution is simple — residents need to keep their properties in good enough condition so that they are not in violation of city code on property maintenance. If a property owner is not in compliance, it is up to the city to address the issue with that owner. It appears residents in Colonial Heights need to spend more time cleaning up rather than taking pictures.

YOUR VIEW

must replace polluting meat and dairy products. The large variety of widely available plant-based entrees, lunch meats, veggie burgers, cheeses, and ice creams can certainly help. To the Editor: Our next trip to the supermarket is I read an article in Sunday’s paper a great opportunity to start the transi(March 16, 2014) and it was a joy to tion to a sustainable world. Our favorite read. Seldom do you read about other people and their concerns and feelings internet search engine offers ample for other people? Mostly all you see in product lists, recipes, and dietary tips. Sunday’s paper are articles about “Road Preston Putter Kill and Corn Breads,” stating who Petersburg brings him food for lunch. I want to thank Ann Hoopsick for bringing these issues to light, especially Can the Constitution the ones that concern homeowners’ save our nation? rights. Colonial Heights officials need to To the Editor: look into their own homes before they For 227 years, the Constitution has plan to invade their neighbors. What been the supreme Law of the Land. we really need in Colonial Heights is a new kind of “officials,” that imply what All of our military and elected officials they are elected to do instead of focus- swear to uphold and defend the Constiing on their neighbors. We all cannot tution against all enemies foreign and be elected officials but we can stay out domestic. Up until recently, this has of a person’s private life, unless they are been the foundation of all our governinvited to do so. If they have the power ment. Now it seems there are those in to look into your home, then we should our government that either refuse to have the right to look in theirs. After all adhere to what they have sworn to do or “whats good for the goose is good for simply ignore the oath they agreed to. The question now comes down to, the gander.” how do we force these oath takers to Maybe the commissioner that sugfollow their own words? gested to “hit him in the wallet” is The answer lies in the Constitution making enough of a salary to where no money is a problem. If so he should step itself. Article V gives the citizens the down and be replaced by someone who right through the states to propose remembers times were tough, money amendments to this Constitution. was a problem and respect for your Amendments used to stop this overreaching government. Amendments fellow man is more important. that will apply term limits on all elected I guess the best way to get rid of the and non-elected officials. Amendments officials that are only concerned with themselves is to “hit them where it to rein in the power of this out of control hurts.” Go to the polls and vote them corrupt government. Amendments can reduce the size of our government and out. Also: I think that Ann Hoopsick its bureaucratic departments. Amendwould make a great city official and ments that stop the EPA, DO Energy, could encourage others to think like DO Commerce, DO Education, Bureau her, as far as how we should run the of land Management form writing rules that have the force of Law. city. She would get my vote. Ask your state legislator to back an application for an Article V Amending A. Earl Harper Convention. Colonial Heights

Colonial Heights officials need to stop privacy invasion

A sustainable world starts at the grocery store To the Editor: Last Sunday, hundreds of thousands marched throughout the world demanding action on climate change. One hundred and twenty world leaders gathered in New York for the United Nations Summit on Climate Change. What can we do? A 2006 U.N. report estimated that meat production accounts for 18 percent of man-made greenhouse gases. A 2009 article in the respected World Watch magazine suggested that the contribution may be closer to 50 percent. The meat industry generates carbon dioxide by burning forests to create animal pastures and by combustion of fossil fuels to conﬁne, feed, transport, and slaughter animals. The much more damaging methane and nitrous oxide are discharged from digestive tracts of cattle and from animal waste cesspools, respectively. In an environmentally sustainable world, wind, solar, and other pollutionfree energy sources must gradually replace polluting fossil fuels. Similarly, vegetables, fruits, nuts, and grains

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Celebrate National Rehabilitation Week To the Editor: September 21-27, 2014 has been recognized as National Rehabilitation Week and a time to celebrate the efforts and achievements of inpatient medical rehabilitation providers across the nation. The Tri-Cities and southern Virginia communities are home to the largest inpatient medical rehabilitation hospital in the commonwealth. Centrally located in Petersburg across from Southside Regional Medical Center, HeathSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Petersburg is a 64-bed rehabilitation hospital and a member of HealthSouth, the nation’s largest inpatient medical rehabilitation company with 104 hospitals located in 28 states and Puerto Rico. Inpatient medical rehabilitation refers to intensive daily rehabilitation that is supervised by a physician and a team of therapists, registered nurses and other medical professionals. It differs from rehabilitation provided in other post-acute inpatient settings

in a rather substantial way. With daily physician visits, weekly interdisciplinary meetings, and in-house pharmacy and dialysis services, inpatient medical rehabilitation is capable of achieving individualized rehabilitation goals while also managing complex medical conditions that require daily monitoring and coordination. With a medical staff that includes physicians specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation, internal medicine, rheumatology, cardiology, pulmonary, gastroenterology, nephrology and other medical specialties, rehabilitation hospitals like HealthSouth offer medical consultations to patients when they need it. In addition, with a modern physical environment designed for inpatient rehabilitation, these hospitals have the space, equipment, and technology to provide for patients recovering from stroke and neurological disorders, brain and spinal cord injury, trauma, morbid obesity, cardiac and pulmonary conditions and most any other condition that debilitates and prevents functional independence. And inpatient medical rehabilitation hospitals like HealthSouth are shown to get better results than other settings. About 80 percent of their patients go home once they have completed their rehabilitation stay. According to a recent study published by Dobson Davanzo and Associates, inpatient medical rehabilitation hospitals have lower lengths of stay, lower mortality rates, lower readmission rates to acute care hospitals, and patients remained home longer after being discharged from hospitals like HealthSouth than other post-acute inpatient options. With National Rehabilitation Week upon us, let’s celebrate those skilled and compassionate physicians, therapists, nurses and other health care professionals who make it their lives’ work to help those wanting to recover, get stronger and regain the independence they have lost. These professionals provide care all day and every day to ensure that patients have the opportunity for a better quality of life. For all they do, please join me in congratulating them all during National Rehabilitation Week. Tracy Turman CEO, HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Petersburg

Moderation not needed in terrorism ﬁght

To the Editor: Moderation is a virtue but not when it comes to self preservation. If good people turn their cheeks too far and too often, the bad guys will eventually go for their necks with something sharp. When facing terrorists with implacable evil their hearts can be no safe ground. In matters such as this, it would be lovely to have comfort of some real leadership in the White House. In matters such as these, it would seem that we are a nation of impatient lions being led by a strange rabbit of dubious loyalty and designs. Ronald C. Uehara Petersburg

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St. Elpis Greek Festival: Friday and Saturday at the St. Elpis Greek Orthodox Christian Church, 107 Memorial Ave., Hopewell; Event features authentic homemade Greek foods and pastries, available for lunch and dinner; live music, Greek dancing, church tours, vendors (gift items), Greek wine, spirits and beer. More information: 804-458-9606.

Eppington Heritage Day: Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Eppington Plantation, 4602 Eppes Falls Road; Event will include house tours, period children’s games, period music, colonial dancing, storytelling, craft demonstrations and living history. Pleasant View school house, an early African-American school, will be open for tours at 18431 River Road. More information: 751-4946 or visitchesterﬁeldva.com

“See How They Run” is playing at the Swift Creek Mill Theatre, 17401 Jefferson Davis Highway, Colonial Heights. Show time: 8 p.m. Tickets required and can be purchased by calling 804-748-5203 or visit www.swiftcreekmill.com.

Southern Cruisers Car Show: Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Richard Bland College, 11301 Johnson Road, Petersburg; Event spotlights show vehicles, restored military vehicles and military static displays, food, vendors, a live auction and more. More information: 526-8865 or 691-3754.

FRIDAY NIGHT, FOOTBALL AND PIZZA

First comes the game, then comes dinner at Dante’s Pizzeria From staff reports

COLONIAL HEIGHTS — In this part of the country, fall means Friday night high school football, school spirit and then piling into cars after the game to go meet for pizza and to relive every play again. Judy Moore, parent of No. 32, appreciates the fact that Dante’s Pizzeria has embraced this hometown tradition. “I cannot thank Dante’s Pizzeria in Colonial Heights enough for making this tradition so easy to continue,” she said. “One can easily notice its popularity because there wasn’t an empty seat left last Friday.” Dante’s has extended their regular business hours for all Colonial Heights High School (CHHS) Varsity Football home games and are offering their pizza buffet for $10, “and if pizza isn’t what you crave,” Moore said, “no worries, their regular menu items will also be available. The players, cheerleaders, band

Members of the Colonial Heights High School football team gather with coaches, fans, cheerleaders, family and friends at Dante’s Pizzeria following a home game. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

members, coaches, fans, family and friends all love that the pizza buffet is ready to eat when they arrive.” Dante’s is also giving back a portion of the proceeds, Moore said.

“Not only is Dante’s Pizzeria making this hometown tradition economical and an easy way to gather,” she said, “but they are also donating a portion of the proceeds to the CHHS

Football Program. Come cheer on the CHHS Variety Football Team, who is undefeated so far this season, and then come be a part of this great hometown tradition,” Moore said.

and it is free to see. For more information, call Ricky Williams at 8045268865 or visit www.southernknightscruisers.com.

Church in the rear of the building, (access through North Market Street in the large parking lot. The doors are at the top of the ramp). Call 24/7 for the AA hot line and more information, 452-1959.

line and more information, 452-1959.

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Bingo in the HEIGHTS 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 5265656. COLONIAL HEIGHTS — Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2239, 14705 Jefferson Davis Highway, holds bingo each Saturday. Doors open at 5 p.m. and games begin at 7. There are six to eight chances to win $500 or more. Food is available. For directions or questions about this event, call 7484896 and ask for Tom Gore. For information about VFW membership or other activities, call Tom Ferguson, 7484896. 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 5261537. 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 5265656. 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. COLONIAL HEIGHTS — Colonial Heights Moose Lodge 1783, 170 Moose Ave., holds bingo every Thursday. Doors open 4 p.m. Bingo starts at 7 p.m. Food is available for nominal fee. For directions, visit the website at www.chmoose.com or call 5261537.

Friday, Oct. 3 COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The National Alliance on Mental Illness Connection Recovery Support program meets each Friday from 1 to 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 8046055010 or towritegina@yahoo.com. COLONIAL HEIGHTS Wesley United Methodist

Church, located at 3701 Conduit Road, is hosting its huge yard sale from 1-6 p.m. Friday at the church. PETERSBURG — Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are held at 5:30 p.m. MondayFriday at the Tri-City Club, located at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in the rear of the building, (access through North Market Street in the large parking lot. The doors are at the top of the ramp). Call 24/7 for the AA hot line and more information, 452-1959.

Saturday, Oct. 4 COLONIAL HEIGHTS — Oldies But Goodies Classic Cruizers Inc., based in Chester, has begun its weekly cruise-in in Colonial Heights from 5 to 9 p.m. each Saturday at the parking lot in front of Ashley’s Furniture and BooksAMillion, 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 3073425.

COLONIAL HEIGHTS — Wesley United Methodist Church, located at 3701 Conduit Road, is hosting its huge yard sale from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the church.

Sunday, Oct. 5 PETERSBURG — Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are held Sundays at 9:30 a.m. at the Tri-City Club, located at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in the rear of the building, (access through North Market Street in the large parking lot. The doors are at the top of the ramp). Call 24/7 for the AA hot line and more information, 452-1959.

Monday, Oct. 6

CHESTER — The Southern Knights Cruisers Inc. car club has begun its weekly cruise-in from 5 to 9:30 p.m., weather permitting, at Hardee’s of 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. Fun for the entire family

COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The “Colonial Square Dancers”, a nonproﬁt organization, meets from 7-9 p.m. each Monday at the Colonial Heights High School cafeteria on Conduit Road. Square dancers and visitors are welcome. For more information or directions, call 804-720-2340. PETERSBURG — Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are held each Monday at 10 a.m. at Second Presbyterian Church, 419 W. Washington St. (round the back come upstairs). Meetings are also held at 5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday at the Tri-City Club, located at St. Paul’s Episcopal

Tuesday, Oct. 7 HOPEWELL — The James House is offering a costfree, confidential support group for Spanish speaking women affected by violence at home on Tuesday mornings from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Registration is required. For more information or to set up an intake appointment, call 8044582704. 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. PETERSBURG — Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are held at 5:30 p.m. MondayFriday at: the Tri-City Club, located at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in the rear of the building, (access through North Market Street in the large parking lot. The doors are at the top of the ramp). Call 24/7 for the AA hot

COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The Colonial Heights Public Library is offering its fall story time sessions on Tuesdays at 11 a.m. through Dec. 10. 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 of caregiver must attend with the child. For more information, call Chantal Emerson at 804-520-9384.

Wednesday, Oct. 8 COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The Colonial Heights Public Library is offering its fall story time sessions on Wednesdays at 11 a.m. through Dec. 10. 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 of caregiver must attend with the child. For more information, call Chantal Emerson at 804-520-9384. COLONIAL HEIGHTS — DivorceCare divorce recovery seminar and support meets at Colonial Heights Baptist Church 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 Highway. DivorceCare features

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ANIMAL CRUELTY

Petersburg man sought by police for stabbing dog From staff reports

CHESTERFIELD — C h e s t e r fi e l d C o u n t y Police are seeking a Petersburg man in relation to an incident in which a dog was stabbed Hill numerous times on Sept. 14. Police have obtained a warrant for animal cruelty for Paris L. Hill, 27, according to a press release from the department. Police were called to the 15200 block of Timsberry Circle on Sept. 14 around 11:45 p.m. for a report of a dog being

stabbed and thrown into the woods. Police located the white pit bull puppy, which had been stabbed more than 20 times, in the woods. The dog was transported to an animal hospital and is now expected to survive after spending several days in critical condition. Police obtained the warrant for Hill on Sept. 18 and are still seeking him. Hill is of the 1600 block of Lincoln Street in Petersburg. Anyone with information on Hill's wherabouts should contact the Chesterfield County Police Department at 804-748-1251 or Crime Solvers at 804-7480660 or crimesolvers.net.

Chesterfield County Police are looking for a Petersburg man suspected in the stabbing of this pit bull puppy Sunday, Sept. 14. The dog was stabbed 20 times and is now recovering after treatment. CHES-

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Val and Bill Deutsch talk about their experiences adopting Rostik and Ira, two orphans from the Ukraine who had lived in orphanages all their life up until 10 months ago, that they had met through Operation Christmas Child. The family appeared Saturday, Sept. 27, at Covenant Christian Fellowship. RACHAEL QUICK/PROGRESS-INDEX PHOTOS

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We l f a r e I n f o r m a tion Gateway, it costs between $15,000 to $30,000 to adopt internationally. Deutsch said it was about $25,000 to adopt Rostik and Irina. She said her family raised the money through donations on their blog “A Journey of Faith and Love”, as well as applying for grants. The couple had raised the money by the end of the summer in 2013; She and her husband were able to travel to Ukraine Sept. 27, 2013, and spent all of October there. It was Deutsch's first time flying out of the country. “It was beautiful, I loved it,” she said. Traveling to Europe, Deutsch discovered something else: she had already been involved in impacting these children’s lives. The couple had participated in Operation Christmas Child with their church.

While she may not have sent her new adoptive children, Irina and Rostick, boxes directly, Deutsch said she did see that the boxes made a difference in their lives. The two had been receiving boxes since they were 8 years old. "We get presents, we don’t care what we get. We’re just happy about what we get like candy and other stuff,” Rostik said. “When I was a small child I was so excited to see presents. We were excited, it was a special day to get boxes,” Irina said. “Everyone would share presents and we were all happy. If I saw someone needed something, I would just give them my backpack. Or I would give small children my presents because they needed them.” Both Rostik and Irina had been in orphanages for most of their childhood. Irina said that her mother, father and grandfather died. She lived with a godmother

until she was sent to an orphanage at age 8. Rostik said he did not have a family, but saw his father when he was 14. Deutsch said she and the two teenagers left Ukraine on November 7, three weeks before the protests and riots occurred in Ukraine's capital, Kiev. She said she was worried most about them transitioning because they didn’t speak English and she didn’t speak Ukrainian. “We managed to do charades, use Google Translator, wrote stuff down on paper and we learned,” she said. “They have learned English by immersion.” She added that food was also a transition, but they have adapted well to that. Rostik and Irina both attend school at Classical Conversations with other American children. They attend what is known as Challenge B level, or high school level education, in Midlothian

every Tuesday to study Latin, logic, literature, math. The rest of the week they attend class with Deutsch. The two also now pack shoeboxes themselves to send materials, like what they had received, to children who are where they were not even one year ago. “I like packing gifts for people because in Ukraine people need help [and these are very helpful]. For kids, it’s special because they get new things and things they need like books,” Irina said. “[My favorite thing to send is] animal and school stuff because in Ukraine [kids] need school stuff and it feels special to receive a new pen or pencil.” Deutsch said after this experience she sees why it is important these children and young adults are adopted. “It gives them hope and a future,” she said. Amir Vera may be reached at avera@ progress-index.com or 804-722-5155.

POLICE LOG The following information was provided by the Colonial Heights Police Department. Brobst, Sarah, 29, of the 4600 block of Skylar Drive, Amarillo, Texas, was charged with violation of court order on Sept. 19. Bullock, Richard Austin, 33, of the 300 block of Maple Ave., Colonial Heights, was charged with stalking on Sept. 19. Jackson, Erica Nicole, 26, of the 400 block of Old Oak Lane, Colonial Heights, was charged with

concealed weapon on Sept. 19 at E. Ellerslie and Dunlop Farms. Langdon, David Lee, 28, of the 1200 block of Boulevard, Colonial Heights, was charged with larceny: petit on Sept. 19. Lewis, Excell Forrell, 26, of the 400 block fo Hamilton Ave., Colonial Heights, was charged with trespass: general on Sept. 19. Morgan, Jonathan M., 36, of the 300 block of Wright Ave., Colonial Heights, was charged with violate conditions of

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PETERSBURG — The Southern Knights Cruisers Car Club, in partnership with Strosnider Chevrolet, will sponsor its 15th annual Southern Knights Cruisers Car Show on Saturday at Richard Bland College, located at 11301 Johnson Road. This year, the show is dedicated to this nation’s veterans. All proceeds raised from this show will go to The Virginia Wounded Warrior Program, The Fisher House and McGuire Veterans Hospital. According to a statement released by Ricky Williams, Southern Knights Cruisers Car Club president, this show attracts the highest quality show cars from Virginia, Maryland, and North Carolina. More than 300 show cars, trucks, and bikes are expected to participate, he said. Again this year, Williams said, there will be a special children’s judging category. Children will judge vehicles for special awards in Best Engine, Best Interior, Best Paint, Best Electrical/Horn Sound, and Best Detail/ Detailed. Children and vehicle owners wishing to take part in this event should call 804-691-7656, if interested. There is no charge for spectators. Anyone who hasn’ t registered but wishes to participate in the show can register on the day of the show for $25. Registration forms may be downloaded at www.southernknightscruisers.com . Anyone wishing to register as a vendor will also ﬁnd registration forms on the website. On the day of the event, registration starts at 8 a.m. and the show ends at 4 p.m. In additon to the vehicles on show, the event will include vendors, food and there will be restored military vehicles and military static displays to look

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COLONIAL HEIGHTS - The city's Planning Commission will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday inside City Council Chambers, located on the ﬁrst ﬂoor of City Hall, 201 James Ave. Meetings are open to the public. For more information, call 804-520-9275.

PETERSBURG — Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are held Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10 a.m., at: Second Presbyterian Church, 419 W. Washington St. (round the back come upstairs). Meetings are also held at 5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday at the Tri-City Club, located at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in the rear of the building, (access through North Market Street in the large parking lot. The doors are at the top of the ramp). Call 24/7 for the AA hot line and more information, 452-1959.

HOPEWELL — A Multiple Sclerosis Self-Help Group meets at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Riverview on the Appomattox Rehab Center. For more information, call Melanie at 526-9129.

COLONIAL HEIGHTS — Colonial Heights Post 284 Auxiliary meets Wednesday at the Post Home, 505 Springdale Ave. The Executive Committee meets at 6 p.m., followed by a social at 7. The general meeting begins at 7:30. For membership information, contact Betty Medeiros at 896-1482.

Thursday, Oct. 9 COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The Rotary Club of Colonial Heights will meet at the Hilton Garden Inn, Southpark Boulevard, each Thursday at 7 a.m. COLONIAL HEIGHTS - The Colonial Heights Senior Citizens Club will meet at 1:15 p.m. Thursday at the Colonial Heights Community Center, located at 157 Roanoke Ave. During this business meeting, members will celebrate October birthdays and play bingo. Any resident of Colonial Heights, age 50 and older, is invited to join this club, which meets each Thursday. For more information, call 526-3497. PETERSBURG — Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are held each Thursday at 9 a.m. at Second Presbyterian Church, 419 W. Washington St. (round the back come upstairs). Meetings are also held at 5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday at the Tri-City Club, located at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in the rear of the building, (access through North Market Street in the large parking lot. The doors are at the top of the ramp). Call 24/7 for the AA hot line and more information, 452-1959. FORT LEE — The Tri-City Toastmasters Club meets the second Thursday of each month from 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. at the Defense Commissary Agency in Multipurpose Room 6. The club is open to the public. For more information, visit the website at 8662.toastmastersclub.org. 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. HOPEWELL — A monthly multiple sclerosis support group meets from 10-11:30 a.m. Thursday at Riverview on the Appomattox Rehab Center, 201 Eppes St. For more information, call 541-1445. COLONIAL HEIGHTS — Southside Regional Medical Center sponsors a free bereavement support group at 7 p.m. Thursday at Southside Rehabilitation Services, 430 Clairmont Court, Suite 120. For information, call Chaplain Don Phelps at 765-5593.

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Steamed crabs were served to more than 500 attendees of the 27th annual Crab Feast. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

PRINCE GEORGE — The Home Builders Association of Southside Virginia held its 27th annual Crab Feast on Friday, Sept. 12, at their pavilion on Corporate Road in Prince George. More than 500 attendees feasted on steamed crabs, clam chowder, ﬁsh, hush puppies and hot dogs. Event sponsors were: Southside Electric Cooperative; Virginia Commonwealth Bank; ABC Supply; Wilkinson Oil & Propane; Timmons; J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service; Edmunds Waste; and King’s Rental. Music was provided by Joyce Camden and DJ JaGyver. The association plans to sponsor an opento-the-public golf tournament honoring C. Richard Bogese Jr. on Oct. 9. For more information on the tournament or to register, call 804-732-2742.

More than 500 area residents attended the 27th annual Crab Feast. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

CHURCH DIRECTORY Christ Community Church Address: Meets at Lakeview Elementary School, 401 Taswell Ave. For more information or directions, call 520-6200, or www.christcommunitychurchva. org. Cameron Avenue Church of Christ Address: 601 Cameron Avenue. For more information, call 526-5286. Celebration of Life Church Celebration of Life Church of God meets at 123 Pickwick Ave. in Colonial Heights. For more information please call 221-2915. Chesterﬁeld Community Church Address: Meets at Greenwood Presbyterian Church, 7110 Woodpecker Road. For more information, call 7961040 or visitccc4jc2007@ aol.com. Colonial Christian Address: 295 Dunlop Farms Blvd. For more information, call 520-4988 or visit www. colonialchristianchurch. 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 Address: Meets at Matoaca Middle School, West campus. For more information, call 526-8260 or visit www.ccfnet1.org. Covenant Christian Address: 542 South Park

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The 27th annual Crab Feast, sponsored by the Home Builders Association of Southside Virginia, featured steamed crabs, clam chowder, fish, hush puppies and hot dogs. (CONTRIBUTED PHOTO)

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Prayer Vigil Ministry The Tri-Cities Prayer Vigil Ministry has a prayer line open for prayer requests seven days a week including holidays from 7 p.m. to midnight. Local number is 804-425-6370, 804-8612609 and toll-free long distance 1-800-443-3155. Someone is always available to take calls. Prince of Peace Outreach Center Address: 107 Pickwick Avenue. For more

information or transportation, call Overseer Walter J. Mason at 834-2356. St. Ann Catholic Church Address: 17111 Jefferson Davis Highway. For more information, call 526-2548. St. Michael’s Episcopal Church Address: The corner of Ellerslie Avenue and Old Town Drive. For more information, call 526-1790. Swift Creek Baptist Church Address: 18510 Branders

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