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LOCAL School board to hold public hearing

Celebrate Safe Communities

COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The Colonial Heights School Board will hold a public hearing at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28, in the Audio/Visual room of the Colonial Heights Technical Center, located at 3451Conduit Road. The board is requesting public input for the 2015/2016 budget. Access to proposed budget outline is available at the School Board Clerk’s Office, 512 Blvd.

Halloween in the Park COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The city will host Halloween in the Park from 6-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31, at Flora Hill Park, 300 Richmond Ave. This event is for Colonial Heights residents only. Activities are free and will include trick or treating, refreshments, free candy, games, moonwalk and haunted house. For more information, call 804-520-9390.

‘It’s Bazaar Time’ at Wesley UMC COLONIAL HEIGHTS — Wesley United Methodist Church, located at 3701 Conduit Road, will hold a bazaar from 1-6 p.m. Nov. 7 and from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8. The event will include reﬁnished antique furniture, antiques and collectables, stained glass lamps, Christmas wreaths and arrangements, gift baskets, a bake sale and more. On Saturday, from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. there will be a pancake breakfast and from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, barbecue Boston butts will be available for purchase.

City to host spring 2015 garden tour

COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The Colonial Heights Beautification Committee will be hosting a Spring 2015 Garden Tour and organizers are looking for city residents who would like to showcase their beautiful gardens. The tour is scheduled for Sunday, May 3, 2015, from 1-5 p.m Proceeds from the ticket sales will be spent on Beautification projects throughout the city. For more information, contact: Jessica Sears Younce at 804-526-8541; email jjlcnsears@aol.com or Chris and Elaine Kollman, 804526-1886; email: kollman5@ verizon.net The committee will be finalizing the list of participants by Dec. 15.

JTCC culture club to host Fiesta Latina CHESTER — The John Tyler Community College Latin American Culture Club will host Fiesta Latina from 6-10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24 at the college’s Chester Campus, 13101 Jefferson Davis Hwy. The event, free and open to the community, will include food, music and dancing. For more information, contact Patricia Silva-Santisteban at psilva@jtcc.edu or 804-7065117. Directions: go to www. jtcc.edu/locations

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Sgt. Robert Ruxer hands out flying discs during Celebrate Safe Communities night Tuesday, Oct. 7. Akin to National Night Out, city leaders and citizens mingled at about 25 events, large and small, across Colonial Heights. PATRICK KANE/PROGRESS-INDEX PHOTOS

Law enforcement, area leaders and citizens mingle at events throughout the city From Staff Reports

COLONIAL HEIGHTS — Neighborhoods across the city joined forces for Celebrate Safe Communities night on Tuesday, Oct. 7. Akin to National Night Out, city leaders and citizens mingled at about 25 events large and small - around the city. Sgt. Robert Ruxer appeared at Woodlawn Baptist Church to hand out ﬂying discs to kids, and greet the organizers and participants. He said they had lost a few sites, but gained new ones. “You’ll see a lot of white shirts out here because the Tri-Cities Strike Force is out,” he said, including police leaders and prosecutors from neighboring localities. “We just want to be friendly and welcome them,” said Diane Embry, co-chair of Woodlawn’s

Tucker, a Great Dane, sniffs a camera during Celebrate Safe Communities night Tuesday, Oct. 7. Akin to National Night Out, city leaders and citizens mingled at about 25 events, large and small, across Colonial Heights.

first-ever event. The church grounds included music, food, games and activities. Embry said they are working on a Neighborhood Watch program, also. SEE SAFETY, V4

Folks enjoy Celebrate Safe Communities night at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church Tuesday, Oct. 7. Akin to National Night Out, city leaders and citizens mingled at about 25 events, large and small, across Colonial Heights.

ELECTION Q&A

C. Scott Davis, mayor, seeks third term on City Council Q : Tell us a bit about yourself: Work, education, family and hobbies. A : Scott is employed by Richard Bland College as the director of advancement and alumni relations. His previous position at the college was chief of police. Prior to working at RBC, he was a member of the Colonial Heights Police Department from 2000-2007. He is a graduate of Colonial Heights High School, has obtained an Associate of Science Degree from Richard Bland College, a bachelor of science degree in business with a concentration in real estate and urban land development from Virginia Commonwealth University, a master of public administration degree from Virginia Commonwealth University, and a doctor of law and policy degree from Northeastern University in Boston. Scott is married to the former Suzanne Browder. They have a daughter, Reagan, and a son, Nathan. Reagan and Nathan attend Tussing Elementary School. The

Mayor C. Scott Davis Davises are members of Colonial Heights Baptist Church. Scott is an active member of the Colonial Heights Kiwanis Club. (City of Colonial Heights bio) Q : How many terms have you served? Why have you decided to run for re-election? A : I have served two terms on City Council (8 years) and the

council has appointed me to be mayor for three two-year terms (6 years). I have decided to run for re-election because of my desire to continue to serve the citizens of Colonial Heights and because there is still much work to be completed in the area of economic development through revitalization, redevelopment and an overall enhancement of community development initiatives. There is a need to actively progress on capital improvements; and to make sure our ﬁnancial viability and bond status are retained at a positive level. Q : What was the toughest issue facing City Council in your tenure? A : The ability to maintain services and projects desired by our citizens in a balanced budget while our overall economy was in a recession and has been very slow to revive. Q : What was your favorite accomplishment in your tenure? A : I have several over the last eight years that my colleagues and I

on council have completed with the administrative staff. However, my favorite accomplishment was being able to work with the 12th Judicial Circuit Court to break a decade plus stalemate on the renovation or building of a new courthouse. As the council representative, Judge Gill and I were able to come to an agreement on behalf of both parties that led to a state of the art courthouse being built in 18 months that will last for generations. It is the largest capital project in the history of Colonial Heights. Q : What goals do you have for another term? A : My major goal over the next term is to be engaged and support all economic development efforts and overall enhancement of community development initiatives in the city of Colonial Heights. This effort is very important to the future of the city of Colonial Heights. Q : What is your favorite thing about the city? A : I enjoy the community spirit of Colonial Heights.

Friday, Oct. 17, 2014 | The Colonial Voice, Petersburg, Va.

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OUR VIEW

Course offers a unique kick for RBC students

new course at Richard Bland College has students out of the classroom and into the barns. The junior college associated with the College of William and Mary is now offering an equine therapy certificate. Dr. Barbara Morgan, associate professor of psychology, said students interested in fields such as psychology and social work can take three courses within the program to earn their certificate. It’s also open to professionals who would like to earn the certificate, such as therapists. Morgan, who’s a licensed professional counselor and an Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association (EAGALA) certified psychotherapist, will offer the certificate program for the first time in the spring semester. Richard Bland is only the second college in the country to offer the program based on the EAGALA model. Although students will work with horses, no riding is involved. Morgan did the training to earn her certificate and be eligible to teach the model during all of last fall semester. She said she’s an anxious person and her horses were letting her know that wasn’t OK with them, as they’re very good at sensing how others feel. The horses allow people to selfreflect because they respond to a person’s vibe and can respond in a similar way as people would to you because of your mood, Morgan said. “They’re prey animals so they constantly have to monitor what’s going on around them for their own safety ... they’re very good at reading intent, the intent of a person for example, they’re very good at reading the person’s approach, the energy that person’s giving off, whether they’re high strung, laid back,” she said. Morgan’s three horses also had to go through about three months of training so they could be used in the program. She said she had to desensitize them to props, have them get used to being around groups of people and observe them to see how they’d react in certain situations for safety reasons. Two donkeys are also used in the program. Alyssa Boyd, a freshman from Colonial Heights, participated in the demonstration to see if she’d be interesting in taking the class in the future. “I’ve always found horses interesting, so I just wanted to come try it out and I was thinking about trying her equine classes so I just kind of wanted to come get my toes wet and see if I liked it,” Boyd said. The equine therapy certificate will provide Richard Bland College students a non-traditional course that can be helpful in a career involving social work or therapy. Or the course just may provide some therapy and discovery for the students themselves.

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YOUR VIEW

An absence of presidential leadership To the Editor: ISIS, our porous borders, Russian aggression, Benghazi, North Korea’s nuclear belligerence, Iran’s continued nuclear weapons development - why now? Could it possibly be connected to the absence of a U.S. president for the past six years? What we have in the White House is a chief executive who apparently thinks the three primary presidential duties are fundraising, golf and vacationing, never mind much else (like leadership!) Not surprisingly, the world – allies and foes alike, have duly taken notice and, also, not surprisingly, are acting accordingly – with no more assurance of assistance in the face of aggression; no more assurance of punishment by a now demonstrably irresolute America. Basically, “World, you are on your own.” We get what we vote for. For the sake of our nation, and the rest of the world, remember on Nov. 4 which party brought us the empty chair in the oval office. Vote accordingly. Ted Williams Glouster, Va.

The real story of the man who carried the maps To the Editor: “…I was the man that carried the maps…” That’s how William Loncaric described his role the day they stormed Omaha Beach in Normandy. Of course, his role was much more than that. That day, American troops needed first and foremost to coordinate the sections of infantry and artillery as they stormed onto the beaches. They needed to direct location information to the Air Force. They needed to designate positions and command troops on the beach. And they needed maps to do it. So William Loncaric was the man that carried the maps, but he was also the carrier of the answer to all the tactical moves. Today, when you glance at an old black and white photograph of a young, uniformed Loncaric, he looks straight at the camera with a half-smile. It’s as if Loncaric knows when he tells people he was the one “that carried the maps,” that it’s only the beginning of the story. Many veterans have stories like William Loncaric. They can recount with astounding detail their biggest moment, when their training and a command synced and they acted with resolve. They remember the moment that they came to know the meaning of courage more personally than any military creed or patriotic song could profess. They remember the sacrifices they made on behalf of freedom. And they remember the promises our nation made to them as a thank you for reducing our threats, keeping us safe, and taking the promise of freedom across the globe. What an incredible privilege we have to treat our veterans like the heroes that they are. Above all, our veterans should be the beneficiaries of a functioning, efficient, government. It’s no secret, however, that our government is falling short in supporting the 22 million veterans who supported our nation through sacrifice and service. VA waitlists, delays, and abuses have had their fair share of headlines. It’s a systemic problem nationwide. The federal government likes to make these issues complicated – issuing reports and establishing working groups with no real objective or motivation to solve the problems. But the issue is actually quite simple: Americans care about our heroes. We want to do everything we can to give our veterans the tools they need to succeed in their jobs, invest in their families, and manage their health.

That means if the VA can’t provide medical care to our veterans, we need to get them care at a private doctor. That means if our veterans and taxpayers have lost confidence in the promises the government has made to them, we work to restore it. That means if our veterans have experienced trauma, we provide programs for counseling and care. That means if there is a backlog on claims, we make realistic efforts to eliminate it. These are issues ripe for commonsense solutions from Congress. That’s why I’ve made it a purpose to continually bring them to the table, co-sponsoring and supporting legislation addressing those issues, as well as many others. I will stay in the fight to make sure our veterans receive the benefits they’ve earned and deserve. Our veterans had a mission, and now we have a mission to serve them. Let’s be the ones who answer boldly to define the tactical moves. Let’s be the guide for positioning the VA to be efficient and resourceful. Let’s be the ones to carry the maps.

Congressman Randy ForbesR-4th DistrictChesapeake, Va.

Ebola lands in America with help of miscommunication To the Editor: “... A flaw in the way the electronic records interacted between the nurse who questioned Thomas Eric Duncan and the doctor who treated him led to the miscommunication that enabled Duncan to go home after his first visit to the emergency room last week ...” What the heck does that mean? Anyone who has been to a physician’s office or an emergency room that has gone digital knows that if a question is not prompted by the template, not only does it not get asked, but the intake “professional” has no interest in any additional information that the patient volunteers. The title “nurse” and “doctor” to some extent - does not, in many cases, come with a thinking cap anymore. Blaming Duncan for boarding an international flight, and assuming he must have at least suspected he could be carrying the deadly virus, attributes a modicum of intelligence, insight, and common sense to him that the medical system touted as the best in the world apparently did not possess, and is a pathetic deflection from that sad — and scary — reality. The officials at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital should have issued their statement in plain English in the interests of truly preventing an Ebola outbreak nationwide, rather than employing self protective, nonspecific legalese which in essence — and here’s that word again — communicates nothing. Except perhaps a reason for antiimmigration and pro-gentrification rhetoric to infect the fall political campaigns. I can’t wait! After all, who needs to manufacture a threat to the Homeland — ISIS, Khoristan, forget about ‘em — when one lands on your doorstep? Karen Ann DeLuca Alexandria, Va.

Chesterfield County Fair Arts & Crafts exhibits a great success To the Editor: As coordinator of this area for the 2014 Chesterfield County Fair, I would like to thank all the exhibitors who entered their items to be judged to win a ribbon at the 2014 fair in August. We had 1,429 items entered. We had a beautiful building full of items, which included fresh vegetables and flowers, canned and cooked foods, handwork, including quilts, crafts by adults, youth and children, art, photography and 4-H boy and girl exhibits.

Also awarded were 35 Best of Show Rosettte winners. We look forward to more exhibits at next year’s (2015) fair in August. Start now working on your exhibits and be ready to enter when the time comes. We were also happy to have 52 schools of the county displaying their students art work; high school, middle and elementary. Each school received a donation for their art department to help them purchase needed supplies. We have many dedicated superintendents and clerks who take in the exhibits, help with the judging, displaying items so those who attend the fair can come and enjoy the beautiful exhibits, and when the fair closes they are there to return the items to their owners. I would also like to thank our general manager of the fair, Ms. Julia Williams, and the Board of Directors, who planned and put together the wonderful 2014 county fair, along with many volunteers. Looking forward to another wonderful 2015 fair.

Mary P. Chalkley, CoordinatorArts & Crafts BuildingChesterﬁeld County FairChesterﬁeld County

Many are disappointed in Obama

To the Editor: President Obama says, “we are.” Polls of American citizens, however, would seem to say that most Americans are not “feeling it.” Maybe it’s because the median family income has actually dropped since 2008, which means that we are making less than we used to. Although the weekly employment numbers show positive results, they don’t count the staggering number of those who can’t ﬁnd work or have dropped completely out of the system. Also, many of the new jobs being reported are business conversions of full-time to part-time or just part-time work with no benefits. Add to this the high costs of Obamacare, and you have an honest answer to the above question, which is no. Americans are very disappointed with the president and he has the audacity to lie about the subject matter. Maybe he was just referring to the upper 1 percent. Gary Allen Chesterﬁeld County

Attorney general also responsible for gay marriage ruling To the Editor: Prior to Oct. 6, 2014, each state had the right to decide for itself whether to allow or ban gay marriage, and Virginia voters decided to ban gay marriage. On Oct. 6, the U.S. Supreme Court took away Virginia’s right to make a choice while allowing choices made by other states to stand. What happened to equal justice under the law? How can the Supreme Court justify applying the U. S. Constitution to states unequally? Even more troubling to me is the fact that our attorney general, Mark Herring, allowed this to happen. Even though Mark Herring disagreed with Virginia’s choice, he should have strongly defended Virginia’s right to make a choice! Instead, Mark Herring allowed his personal position on gay rights to determine his actions and cloud his judgement. Defending Virginia’s Constitutional rights is one of the duties of the office of attorney general, duties which Mark Herring swore to perform when he took the oath of office. Not allowing one’s personal beliefs to inﬂuence one’s performance of his legal duties is a requirement of all in the legal profession. Shouldn’t we, the citizens of Virginia, hold our attorney general, Mark Herring, accountable by having his actions investigated to see if they provide grounds for impeachment or disbarment? James N. Bridgeman Chester

The Colonial Voice, Petersburg, Va. | Friday, Oct. 17, 2014

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WEEKEND SATURDAY  An Art Party at Side Street Gallery, 127-129 Pickwick Ave., Colonial Heights, 5-8 p.m., Saturday. Live music by Jean LaBelle, original artwork on exhibit, plus gallery's ﬁrst All Media Show with cash awards. For more info: www. sidestreetgallery127.com or 804-536-0011.  A health and resource fair featuring a 1-mile walk at Southside Regional Medical Center, 200 Medical Park Boulevard, Petersburg; sponsored by SRMC and Colonial Orthopaedics in Colonial Heights. The 1-mile walk around the hospital campus, beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday, will be followed by the health and resource fair, where vendors will provide goodies, refreshments and free health information. Rain or shine event; To register, contact Lisa Mears, 804-765-5652 or register online at SRMConline.com/ Community.  An 8-mile hike along the Appalachian Trail from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday; sponsored by the Chesterﬁeld County Department of Parks and Recreation. Participants will leave the Rockwood Nature Center,

3401 Courthouse Road, Chesterﬁeld, and go to Shenandoah National Park where they will hike along the trail from Fishers Gap to the highest point in the park, Hawksbill Mountain. Hikers will return along the Big Meadow Horse Trail. This is a moderate-difficult hike, gaining 1,900 feet of elevation. Cost: $38 per person. For more info, 804318-8735. To register, call 748-1623.  A history event at MidLothian Mines and Rail Road Park, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Activities include living-history demonstrations, coal mining displays, period music, children’s games and guided walking tours. Musical performances by the Press Gang, Virginia Folk Music Association and Scottish bagpipe performances at the new amphitheater. Also, a Scottish heritage display provided by Saint Andrew’s Society of Richmond. Event is free and open to the public. Event is offered in conjunction with Midlothian Village Day. Mid-Lothian Mines Park is located at 13286 N. Woolridge Road, Midlothian. For more info, 751-4946 or visitchesterﬁeldva.com

CLUB NEWS

Senior citizens meet to celebrate milestones, laugh with special guest At a recent meeting, Colonial Heights Senior Citizens Club members are entertained by Dolph Moller telling jokes. CONTRIBTED PHOTOS

Colonial Heights Senior Citizen Club members, Frances Campisi, left, and Eve Woodfin are seen celebrating their October birthdays during a recent club meeting. Absent members with October birthdays were Doris Grubb and Dolores Royster.

Barbara Davis, standing, and Alva d’Orgeix, new members of the Colonial Heights Senior Citizens Club, are shown at a recent meeting after receiving their membership papers.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Friday, Oct. 17 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 804-605-5010 or towritegina@yahoo.com. PETERSBURG — Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are held at 5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday at the Tri-City Club, located at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in the rear of the building, (access through North Market Street in the large parking lot. The doors are at the top of the ramp). Call 24/7 for the AA hot line and more information, 452-1959. COLONIAL HEIGHTS — 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.

Saturday, Oct. 18 COLONIAL HEIGHTS — Oldies But Goodies Classic Cruizers Inc., based in Chester, will hold 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 Books-AMillion, 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. CHESTER — The Southern Knights Cruisers Inc. car club holds 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 and it is free to see. For more information, call Ricky Williams at 804526-8865 or visit www.

southernknightscruisers. com. PETERSBURG — The Petersburg Chapter of Saint Paul's College National Alumni Association meets at 11 a.m. at Saint Stephen's Epicoapl Church, 228 Halifax St.. Meetings are held the third Saturday of the month and are open to area alumni and friends of the college. COLONIAL HEIGHTS — Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2239, 14705 Jefferson Davis Highway, holds bingo each Saturday. Doors open at 5 p.m. and games begin at 7. There are six to eight chances to win $500 or more. Food is available. For directions or questions about this event, call 748-4896 and ask for Tom Gore. For information about VFW membership or other activities, call Tom Ferguson, 748-4896. COLONIAL HEIGHTS - The Colonial Heights Animal Shelter will hold a rabies clinic from 1-2 p.m. Saturday at the Animal Shelter, 301 Charles Dimmock Parkway. The cost is $10 per animal (cash only). Animals must be at least 4 months old to receive a rabies vaccination. Dogs must be on a leash. Cats must be in carriers. For more information, call 804-520-9397.

Sunday, Oct. 19 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. 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.

Monday, Oct. 20 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 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.

victimization of senior citizens. It is run by a SALT (Seniors and Law Enforcement Together) council. The public is invited to attend meetings.

Tuesday, Oct. 21 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 804-458-2704.

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.

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

COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The city's Triad meeting will be held from 1-2 p.m. Monday at the Senior Center, 157 Roanoke Ave. Triad is a partnership consisting of the local Public Safety Office, seniors, and senior service providers who work to prevent the

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 691-6286.

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Friday, Oct. 17, 2014 | The Colonial Voice, Petersburg, Va.

Dogwood & Holly are ready for you

BRIEFLY

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 repair work

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.

Christmas Parade applications available COLONIAL HEIGHTS — Planning and preparations have begun for this year’s 62nd annual Christmas

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Dogwood & Holly, a progressive folk/bluegrass band based in Lynchburg, (CON-

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Progressive folk/bluegrass band to perform a free concert at Swift Creek Baptist Church Nov. 2 Contributed report

COLONIAL HEIGHTS — Swift Creek Baptist Church, located at 18511 Branders Bridge Road, will present Dogwood & Holly in concert at 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 2, at the church. Dogwood & Holly is a progressive folk/bluegrass band based out of Lynchburg. The band officially formed in the fall of 2011 after founding members, Richie, Luke, and Audrey met and began performing covers together at local open-mic events. Owen joined the group in March 2012 as a bass ﬁddle player,

songwriter, and vocalist. The band’s debut album, “Bonaparte”, was released in the fall of 2012 and is available for download on iTunes, Amazon, and Spotify. Dogwood & Holly is a folk band that features traditional acoustic instrumentation — guitar, banjo, mandolin, and bass ﬁddle — and incorporates elements of all the traditional American folk sub-genres into original music with a classic Americana ﬂavor. Their lyrics deal with spiritual, political, and philosophical matters of importance in a harmonic, front-porch, soap

box sort of way, and you can ﬁnd them playing music anywhere from the backwoods of the Blue Ridge mountains to the stairwells of academic buildings. Members Audrey Moore plays mandolin and guitar; Richie Worrell plays guitar, harmonica and mandolin; Luke Sawyer plays banjo and percussion; and Owen Davenport plays bass ﬁddle and piano. All members of the band contribute vocals. This concert is free and all are invited to attend. For more information, visit www.swiftcreekbaptistchurch.com or call 804.520.1211.

OUTSTANDING NONPROFIT

Cameron Foundation honors CCHASM

Folks hang out during Celebrate Safe Communities night Tuesday, Oct. 7 at Woodlawn Baptist Church. Akin to National Night Out, city leaders and citizens mingled at about 25 events, large and small, across Colonial Heights. PATRICK KANE/PROGRESS-INDEX PHOTOS

SAFETY From Page V1

The Colonial Heights Public Library staff hosted their event in the parking lot of neighboring Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, where a big crowd mingled and checked out tables from the Red Cross, U.S. Army Quartermaster Museum and Central Virginia Waste Management Agency. Brian Moran, Virginia secretary of public safety and homeland security, chatted with folks at the event. He was invited by local officials during a meeting earlier in the day.

Brian Moran, secretary of public safety, chats with folks during Celebrate Safe Communities night at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church Tuesday, Oct. 7. Akin to National Night Out, city leaders and citizens mingled at about 25 events, large and small, across Colonial Heights.

Awardee assists individuals and families who are experiencing an acute economic crisis

PETERSBURG — Through its annual recognition award program to honor community service, The Cameron Foundation has selected the Chesterfield-Colonial Heights Alliance for Social Ministry (CCHASM) to receive special recognition. The nonproﬁt organization will be presented with the Cleveland A. Wright Award for Outstanding Community Service during the Foundation’s 10th anniversary ceremony on Oct. 23. CCHASM, which is based in Chester, assists individuals and families who are experiencing an acute economic crisis which threatens their basic survival. The group offers four primary programs. The Food Assistance Program screens and schedules clients for the organization’s church alliance food pantries. Financial assistance is available for utilities, rent/ mortgage, medicine, auto repair, and other requests following a screening and emergency verification process. The Thanksgiving Meal Gift Package Program provides for area residents who normally would not be able to afford a holiday meal. CCHASM also administers the Career Clothes Closet for Women, which furnishes a week’s worth of office-appropriate clothing to women who, through emergency and other situations, ﬁnd they must begin or return to work. Since 2007, The Cameron Foundation has awarded the Cleveland A. Wright Award for Outstanding Community Service to one nonprofit group each year for its commitment to caring

and generosity of spirit, as well as its openness and accessibility. The award was named in honor of The Cameron Foundation’s first president (and current board member) for his exemplary and untiring commitment to the Foundation’s mission. In addition to the award itself, CCHASM also will be given a $40,000 unrestricted gift by the Foundation. Eligible organizations for the Wright Award are those that are indigenous to the Foundation’s service area. The candidates first must be nominated by someone in the community for their outstanding service in order to be considered. The selection process for the 2014 award engaged a review committee consisting of volunteers who live or work in the Southside region. The committee was chaired by Ann C. Taylor, immediate past chair and current director of The Cameron Foundation’s Board of Directors. Committee members included Betty Moore Beverly, Robert S. Carlon, Shikee H. Franklin, Dr. William D. Irvin, Angela M. Orrell, and Pastor J. David Tolbert. About The Cameron Foundation: The Cameron Foundation is a private foundation that supports the work of nonprofits and partner agencies to improve the quality of life of residents in the cities of Petersburg, Colonial Heights, and Hopewell; the counties of Dinwiddie, Prince George, and Sussex; and the portion of Chesterfield County lying south of Route 10. Founded in 2003, The Cameron Foundation was

formed from the proceeds of the sale of Southside Regional Medical Center by the Hospital Authority of the City of Petersburg. Since it began grantmaking in 2004, the Foundation has awarded over $66 million to organizations serving the residents of the Tri-Cities and surrounding counties. More information about the Foundation and its grant opportunities is available on its website, www.camfound.org, or by telephone at 804-732-8900.

A fire truck cruises down Ellerslie Avenue during Celebrate Safe Communities night Tuesday, Oct. 7. Akin to National Night Out, city leaders and citizens mingled at about 25 events, large and small, across Colonial Heights.

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HAVE A SPOOKY GOOD TIME

Colonial Heights Fire & EMS offers Halloween fire safety tips COLONIAL HEIGHTS — Did you know: Decorations are the first thing to ignite in 900 reported home fires each year. Two of every five of these fires were started by a candle. Halloween is a fun, and spooky, time of year for kids. Make trick-ortreating safe for your little monsters with a few easy safety tips. ■ When choosing a

costume, stay away from billowing or long trailing fabric. If your child is wearing a mask, make sure the eye holes are large enough so they can see out. ■ Provide children with flashlights to carry for lighting or glow sticks as part of their costume. ■ Dried flowers, cornstalks and crepe paper are highly flammable. Keep these and other decorations well away from all open

flames and heat sources, including light bulbs, and heaters. ■ It is safest to use a ﬂashlight or battery-operated candle in a jack-o-lantern. If you use a real candle, use extreme caution. Make sure children are watched at all times when candles are lit. When lighting candles inside jack-o-lanterns, use long, fireplace- style matches or a utility lighter. Be sure to place lit

pumpkins well away from anything that can burn and far enough out of way of trick-or-treaters, doorsteps, walkways and yards. ■ Remember to keep exits clear of decorations, so nothing blocks escape routes. ■ Tell children to stay away from open flames. Be sure they know how to stop, drop and roll if their clothing catches ﬁre. (Have them practice, stopping

immediately, dropping to the ground, covering their face with hands, and rolling over and over to put the ﬂames out.) ■ Use ﬂashlights as alternatives to candles or torch lights when decorating walkways and yards. They are much safer for trick-ortreaters, whose costumes may brush against the lighting. ■ If your children are going to Halloween parties

at others’ homes, have them look for ways out of the home and plan how they would get out in an emergency. This information was provided by Lt. J. E. Boisseau, CFI, Deputy Fire Marshal, City of Colonial Heights Fire & EMS. Source: NFPA Public Education Division, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169; www.nfpa.org/ education

BRIEFLY

Interstate-95 from Old Town Creek, south to Archer Ave. This is the last section of the city to be tested. Residents in this area may experience some discolored water during this process. If this should happen, ﬁrst run the cold water in your bathtub for about 15 to 20 minutes. If your problem does not clear up within this time period, contact the Utilities Division at (804) 520-9393 between 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. After hours or weekends, call the Police Department at (804) 520-9300 and they will dispatch Utility personnel to your home or business.

10 percent of sales during the event to MCV/VCU’s Children’s Hospital Foundation. For more information, call 804-733-3700.

ARGS to present 'Company'

Open house at RBC

High School Parent Teacher Organization (PTO).

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Parade – a longtime Colonial Heights tradition that will occur on Tuesday, Dec. 2, on the Boulevard. If your business or organization would like to sponsor or participate in the parade, applications are now being accepted and are available online. Originated in 1953 by the Colonial Heights Optimist Club, the nighttime parade is a unique event that draws people from all over the TriCities area. Since 1961, the parade has been organized by the Colonial Heights Jaycees - making the parade a true community event. Beginning this year, the City of Colonial Heights is assuming management of the annual parade. Among city staff, the primary coordinator of this year’s parade will be the Recreation & Parks Department. All inquiries regarding the parade should be made through Department Director Craig Skalak at Shepherd Stadium, 901 Meridian Avenue, (804) 520-9390 or by emailing christmasparade@colonialheightsva.gov.

Fire hydrant flushing continues COLONIAL HEIGHTS - The Utility Division of Colonial Heights Department of Public Works will continue testing and flushing fire hydrants throughout the city through Oct. 22. Currently, work is being conducted in the southwest section of the city, which is the area west of

Swaders to host 'Health & Wellness Fair' PRINCE GEORGE — Swaders Sports Park will be hosting a “Health and Wellness Fair” from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday at the park. A variety of health, ﬁtness and wellbeing service providers will be present and available for consultation. “Hands Only CPR” will be taught every 30 minutes beginning at 10 a.m. by instructors from the American Heart Association. In addition, there will be free blood pressure checks, many demonstrations and a visit from the Life Evac helicopter. QiTender Acupuncture will be on-site for free treatments and screenings. This event is free and open to the public. Swaders is located at 4725 Whitehill Blvd. Swaders will be donating

Fun at the Fairgrounds for seniors CHESTERFIELD — The Chesterfield County Office of the Senior Advocate, Parks and Recreation and Senior Connections invites adults, 50 years old and older, to Fun at the Fairgrounds, a free health and wellness festival, at the Chesterfield County Fairgrounds, 10300 Courthouse Road, on Tuesday, Oct. 21, from 9 a.m.-noon. The event will include health screenings, crafts, games, entertainment, competitions, door prizes, vendors and more. For more information, call 804-768-7878, or email Leidheiserd@chesterfield. gov.

PETERSBURG — Appomattox Regional Governor's School For the Arts and Technology, located at 512 W. Washington St., will present Stephen Sondheim's "Company" on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 17 and 18, at 7 p.m., and on Sunday, Oct. 19 at 2 in the JL Ruffa Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students and seniors. For more information contact the ARGS Theatre Box Office at 722-0200 ext. 700, or email tickets@args.us. The students will also be performing excerpts from the show at the Virginia Theatre Association conference in Norfolk.

Christian athletes to sponsor motorcycle baseball run

PETERSBURG — The Petersburg Family YMCA, located at 120 North Madison St., will host a domestic violence prevention program, "Breaking the Silence", from 12 to 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 20. This event is free and open to the public. The program will include resource vendors: GOALS Initiative Inc., Yeshua's House, The James House and Family Advocacy, Fort Lee. Also, stories will be shared by survivors of domestic violence.

PETERSBURG — The Fellowship of Christian Athletes is holding a motorcycle baseball run on Saturday at Richard Bland College at The Barn. The cost is $25 and includes a barbecue lunch and concert with music provided by Nothin Fancy, bluegrass favorites, and rising Christian star, Katelyn McCarter. Registration begins at 8 a.m. For anyone who does not want to participate in the motorcycle run, the barbecue lunch and concert costs $10 and begins at 11 a.m. To register or for more information, call 712-6401 or 720-0207.

building on Sept. 5. ■ Police responded to the 400 block of Clairmont Court for a reported hit and run on Sept. 5. ■ Police responded to the 300 block of Virginia Avenue for a reported weapons law violation on Sept. 5. ■ Police responded to the 700 block of Keswick Road for a reported theft vehicle part on Sept. 7. ■ Police responded to the 100 block of Brookhill Court for a reported theft from building on Sept. 7. ■ Police responded to Charles Dimmock Pkwy/

Temple Avenue for a reported information on Sept. 7. ■ Police responded to the 600 block of Southpark Boulevard for a reported credit/ATM fraud on Sept. 8 ■ Police responded to the 300 block of Yorktown Drive for a reported credit/ ATM fraud on Sept. 8. ■ Police responded to the 3700 block of Conduit Road for a reported trespassing on Sept. 8. ■ Police responded to the 300 block of Greenmeadow Court for information on Sept. 9.

Domestic violence prevention program

PETERSBURG — Richard Bland College of William & Mary is holding an Open House from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday. The community is invited to meet faculty, counselors, staff and students, and tour RBC’s campus. The Open House is designed for upcoming college students. There will also be information and programs for those who wish to transfer or return to college. For those interested in RBC’s new Equine Therapy Certiﬁcate Program, Dr. Barbara Morgan will be on campus with two of her horses. She will present an overview of the program and answer questions from 10 a.m. to noon. To register for the Open House, please go to: www.rbc.edu/admission/visit-campus/ open-house-2/.

School to partner with Ford dealership for fundraiser CHESTERFIELD — Crossroads Ford and Matoaca High School are partnering on Saturday for Ford’s Drive 4 UR School event. At this event, which will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Matoaca High School, members of the local community can support the high school simply by taking a test drive in any brand new Ford vehicle. Matoaca High School is located at 17700 Longhouse Lane. For every test drive taken, Ford Motor Company and Crossroads Ford will donate $20 to the Matoaca

Home school program CHESTERFIELD — The Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia, in partnership with the Chesterfield Department of Parks and Recreation is sponsoring the following program for homeschooled students age 6 and older in October: • Life on the Plantation will run from 10 a.m. to noon Friday, Oct. 31 at Magnolia Grange, 10020 Iron Bridge Road. Participants will take a tour of Magnolia Grange and experience what 19th century life was like on a plantation. Tour the herb garden and learn about the importance of herbs for flavor, medicine, fragrance and pest control. Make a fragrant sachet to take home, learn how to play period children’s games. The cost is $5/child ages 6 and older. No fee for adults. Preregistration required for all programs. To register visit www.chesterfieldhistory.com and use PayPal. For details call Bryan Truzzie at (804) 751-4946 or truzzieb@chesterfield.gov

Club bake sale

MATOACA - The Matoaca Woman’s Club will hold a bake sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Matoaca Veggie Stand, located at the corner of Pickett Avenue and Mahone Street (near the Matoaca Fire Department). Proceeds from this fundraiser will support the club's scholarship fund which beneﬁts Matoaca High School graduates.

POLICE LOG The following incidents were reported by the Colonial Heights Police Department: ■ Police responded to the 2000 block of the Boulevard for a reported burglary/non-residential on Sept. 1 ■ Police responded to the 600 block of Southpark Boulevard for a reported vandalism:business on Sept. 1. ■ Police responded to the 130 block of Roanoke Avenue for a reported found property on Sept. 1. ■ Police responded to the 500 block of Roslyn Avenue for a reported bicycle theft on Sept. 1. ■ Police responded to I-95/Temple for a reported abandoned vehicle on Sept. 2. ■ Police responded to Southpark Circle for a reported credit/ATM fraud on Sept. 2. ■ Police responded to Waterfront Drive for a reported fraud/impersonation on Sept. 2. ■ Police responded to the 600 block of Southpark Boulevard for a reported fraud:swindle conf on Sept. 2. ■ Police responded to the 200 block of Bluffs Terrace for a reported burglary:attack felony/ residential on Sept 2. ■ Police responded to

the 600 block of Forestview Drive for a reported vandalism:residence on Sept. 2. ■ Police responded to the 3000 Bermuda Avenue for a reported arson on Sept. 2 ■ Police responded to the 100 block of Clearﬁeld Circle for a reported fraud/impersonation on Sept. 3. ■ Police responded to the 200 block of Westover Avenue for a reported child neglect on Sept. 3. ■ Police responded to the 150 block of Archer Avenue for a reported found property on Sept. 3. ■ Police responded to the 200 block of Cloverhill Avenue for a reported vandalism:vehicle on Sept. 4. ■ Police responded to the 200 block of Piedmont Avenue for a reported runaway on Sept. 4. ■ Police responded to the 500 block of the Boulevard for information on Sept. 4. ■ Police responded to the 200 block of Southpark Mall for a reported embezzlement on Sept. 4 ■ Police responded to the 2600 block of Conduit Road for a reported theft from building on Sept. 4. ■ Police responded to the 700 block of Southpark Boulevard for a reported theft from

■ Police responded to the 2500 block of Conduit Road for a reported theft from building on Sept. 9. ■ Police responded to the 300 block of Lyons Avenue for a reported theft from vehicle on Sept. 10. ■ Police responded to the 1300 block of Wellington Road for a reported theft from vehicle on Sept. 10. ■ Police responded to Boulevard/Roanoke for a reported information on Sept. 10. ■ Police responded to 1800 block of Southpark Boulevard for information

on Sept. 10. ■ Police responded to the 100 block of Creekridge Place for a reported theft from vehicle on Sept. 10. ■ Police responded to Boulevard/E Westover Avenue for a reported hit & run on Sept. 10. ■ Police responded to the 100 block of the Boulevard for a reported weapons law violation on Sept. 10. ■ Police responded to the 600 block of Southpark Boulevard for a reported theft vehicle part on Sept. 10.

Friday, Oct. 17, 2014 | The Colonial Voice, Petersburg, Va.

FOOTBALL

Colonials host Blue Devils for Homecoming game By Neil Fuller Sports Editor

COLONIAL HEIGHTS — Hopewell is exactly where it needs to be if it hopes to earn a third consecutive postseason berth. The Blue Devils are at .500. Cameren Hill completed 7 of 9 passes for 250 yards and two touchdowns and 6-foot1, 225-pound freshman Davod Wilkins rushed for three second-half TDs as Hopewell claimed a 68-30 win at Colonial Heights on Friday night. The 68 points are the most scored by any Ho p e w e l l t e a m t h i s century. Hill also rushed for 104 yards and a TD on 11 carries — helping the Blue Devils (3-3) snap a threegame losing streak. "(Hill is) something special," Hopewell coach Ricky Irby said. A n t h o n y C r aw f o r d added a team-high 110 yards and three TDs

Colonial Heights’ Brian Gwaltney (7) rushes the ball against Hopewell during Friday night’s game at CHHS.

on 11 carries to boost the Blue Devils — who found themselves facing a surprising 18-13 deficit following the first quarter. The Colonials (2-4) also led 24-20 with 7:22 remaining in the first half thanks to an 18-yard TD pass from Brian Gwaltney to Lenox Poyner. Gwaltney, who was crowned Homecoming King during halftime ceremonies, also rushed for a

U.S. ARMY

ROTC cadet completes leadership course Cadets must complete course to qualify for commissioning Contributed report

FORT KNOX, Ky. — Benjamin Kail, an Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps cadet at Texas A and M University, College Station, Texas, has graduated from the Leader Development and Assessment Course at Fort Knox, Ky. Kail is the nephew of Graham and Carolyn Gwaltney of Colonial Heights. The 29 days of training provided professional training and evaluation for all cadets in the aspects of military life, administration and logistical support. Although continued military training and leadership development is included in the curriculum, the primary focus of the course is to develop and evaluate each cadet’s officer potential by exercising the cadet’s intelligence, common sense, ingenuity and physical stamina. The cadet command assesses each cadet’s performance and progress in officer traits,

Colonial Heights’ Brian Gwaltney (7) rushes the ball against Hopewell during Friday night’s game at CHHS. Colonial Heights’ Brent Wilkins (33) slides toward a loose Hopewell ball for a turnover during Friday night’s game at CHHS. PATRICK KANE/PROGRESS-INDEX PHOTOS

game-high 125 yards and two TDs. "Give Colonial Heights credit. That's a good football team," Irby said. "This isn't an easy place to come to and win. I expect Colonial Heights to be a playoff team in (VHSL Class) 3A." The Colonials will look to snap a four-game losing

streak when they visit Thomas Dale on Oct. 17. Hopewell travels to Class 3A Conference 26 rival Petersburg next. NOTES: Hopewell led 34-24 at halftime. ... Hopewell WR/S Lisa Aguilar saw game action of the season, defending a punt return late in the fourth quarter. ...

CALENDAR

— Chesterﬁeld County Domestic and Sexual Violence Resource Center hosts a free, on-going support group for survivors of domestic and sexual violence 1-2:30 p.m. Wednesdays. New members are welcome to join at any time. For information or to enroll, call 706-1281.

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

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qualities and professionalism while attending the course. Cadets usually attend LDAC between their junior and senior years of college, and they must complete the course to qualify for commissioning. Upon successful completion of the course, the ROTC program, and graduation from college, cadets are commissioned as second lieutenants in the U.S. Army, Army National Guard, or Army Reserve. Kail is a 2011 graduate of James I. O’Neill High School, Highland Falls, N.Y.

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 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. CHESTERFIELD

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. 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. COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The Colonial Heights Public Library is offering its fall story time sessions on Tuesdays and 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 or caregiver must attend with the child. For more information, call Chantal Emerson at 804-520-9384. COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The 12th Virginia, Co. C, Petersburg New Grays will meet at 7 p.m. at the Colonial Heights Public Library, 1000 Yacht Basin Drive. For more information, contact C.L.

Colonial Heights’ Brent Wilkins (33) and teammates celebrate a turnover during Friday night’s game hosting Hopewell.

Helmer at 526-0724. PETERSBURG — The American Lung Association Better Breathers Club meets the fourth Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. at HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Petersburg, 95 Medical Park Blvd. All patients with chronic lung conditions, as well as their families/friends are invited to attend. For more information, contact Kim Brandveen at 504-8100 or kim.brandveenAhealthsouth.com. COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The Optimist Club of Colonial Heights, 916 Meridan Ave., holds bingo every Wednesday evening. Doors open at 5 p.m. and early bird games start at 6:45 and regular games start at 7. Food is available for a nominal fee. For directions, or details call 526-0689. Monies raised support youth projects in the community.

Thursday, Oct. 23 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 — Colonial Heights Senior Citizens Club members will meet at 11:30 a.m. for their traditional fourth-Thursdayof-the-month luncheon at Great China Buffet by reservation with Joan Light at 526-5884. The group meets the ﬁrst three Thursdays and any ﬁfth Thursday at the Colonial Heights Community Center, located

at 157 Roanoke Ave. The meetings are free and open to the public. Any resident of Colonial Heights, age 50 and older, is invited to join. 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. 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. 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.

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. 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 526-1537.

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 796-1040 or visitccc4jc2007@aol.com.

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

CH Nazarene Church

information call 526-6184 or 590-2277.

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

Highland Methodist

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

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

Immanuel Baptist Address: 620 Lafayette Avenue. For more information, call 5263276 or www.ibc4family.com.

Community Christian Fellowship

Ivey Memorial U.M. Church

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

Address: 17120 Jefferson Davis Highway. For more information, call 526-1350.

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

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

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

Colonial Heights Baptist

Fellowship Baptist Church

Address: 17201 Jeff Davis Highway. For more information, call 5260424 or visit www.chbaptist.com.

Address: 21000 Chesterﬁeld Avenue, Ettrick. For more

Life Church 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.

more information, call 520-7813.

Lutheran Church of our Redeemer Address: 1769 S. Sycamore St., Petersburg. For more information, call 732-8567 between 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Monday-Thursday.

Mount Calvary Baptist Church Address: 19600 Halloway Avenue, Matoaca. For more information, call 590-2094.

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

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

Oaklawn Baptist

Address: 18510 Branders Bridge Road. For more information, call 520-1211.

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

Walthall Baptist Church

Prayer Vigil Ministry

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

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.

Lyons Avenue Bible Church

Prince of Peace Outreach Center

Address: 516 Lyons Avenue. For

Address: 107 Pickwick Avenue.

Lifeline Fellowship Church

For more information or transportation, call Overseer Walter J. Mason at 834-2356.

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

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

Woodlawn Baptist Church Address: 3116 Woodlawn Avenue. For more information, call 526-2179 or 541-3514.

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