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Author Sam Kean speaks to area students about his book on genetics. 4

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VOICE The hometown newspaper of the Colonial Heights area

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Swift Creek Mill Theatre will celebrate its grand reopening with a fundraising gala. 8

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Vol. 11 No. 8 FEBRUARY 28, 2009 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2013 THURSDAY,

IN THE COMMUNITY CCHASM accepting donations for Thanksgiving Meal Gift Package Program

Out-of-this-world fun

The Chesterfield-Colonial Heights Alliance for Social Ministry (CCHASM) is reaching out to the public for support of its Thanksgiving Meal Gift Package Program which helps area residents who normally would not be able to afford a holiday meal with their family. The CCHASM package includes a $15 gift card to purchase a turkey and a bag of Thanksgiving food. Your tax deductible donation is welcome and may be sent to CCHASM at PO Box 1741, Chesterfield, VA 23832. Or, sent in through PayPal or Credit Card on a secure website at www.cchasm.org For more information, contact CCHASM at 796-3715 ext. 1 or 2.

VCU offering free lung screenings In observance of Lung Cancer Awareness Month, Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center in Richmond will offer a limited number of free low-dose CT chest scans to qualifying high-risk patients during November. Long-term heavy current or previous smokers who are 50 or older may qualify to receive a free scan from the VCU Department of Radiology. To determine eligibility and to schedule a scan, call 804-828-3768 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, or visitwww.vculungscan.com for more information.

John Tyler prepares for spring registration Spring is in the air at John Tyler Community College – spring registration that is. Starting Nov. 11, registration will get under way for the spring 2014 semester, and students will have more than 1,500 classes to choose from. Those interested in exploring JTCC spring 2014 class options may visit www.jtcc.edu/schedule. The Chester campus is located at 13101 Jefferson Davis Highway and the Midlothian Campus is located at 800 Charter Colony Parkway.

Leaf collection The City of Colonial Heights Department of Public Works recently announced that convenient leaf removal services will be provided in city neighborhoods again this year. Leaves will be collected and removed during the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday through Friday, beginning Nov. 4, and ending January 24, 2014.

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Kids are encouraged to bob for apples the old-fashioned way on Saturday, Oct. 26, at Violet Bank Museum in Colonial Heights. The museum hosted its third annual community Halloween party, “The Ghosts of Violet Bank’s Past.”

Ghosts from Civil War-era entertain guests of Violet Bank Museum’s Halloween party BY VANESSA REMMERS STAFF WRITER

onfederate General Robert E. Lee returned to his old haunts at the Violet Bank Museum in Colonial Heights last Saturday. And Lee was not alone. Many Civil War-era ghosts walked the grounds of the 19th-century plantation home for the museum’s third annual Halloween party. Lee used Violet Bank as headquarters from June to November of 1864, according to the National Park Service. He was at the house when he heard of the explosion at the Battle of the Crater, one of the deadliest battles in the region’s history. Lee was preceded by the Marquis de Lafayette, a Revolutionary War general who used the home as his headquarters less than a century before. Knowing that Lee was often at Violet Bank, Bonnie Johnson returned to the

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A group of visitors are entranced by Robert E. Lee’s tales about his life during the Halloween party at Violet Bank Museum on Saturday, Oct. 26. home on Saturday to search for the general, who may know the whereabouts of her long, lost son, Willie. Holding a grey, woolen uniform that she had just patched up for Willie, she asked families if they had seen the famed general or her son. In the basement, Confederate General Stonewall Jackson sat stoically next to

his desk that he used while at Virginia Military Institute. His field desk that he occasionally tucked into his saddle bag was not far away. The museum had both items on longterm loan from the Jackson family, said Please see VIOLET BANK, Page 3

- Tom Mattis, Colonial Heights City Manager Tom Mattis is the current city manager of Colonial Heights. He is from the Dayton, Ohio area and went to Bowling Green State University receiving a bachelor’s in Political Science. He has held the city managing position in three different states -- Texas, Ohio, and Virginia -serving six different cities over a 30-year span. Majority of his time at the position has came in Texas. This is Mattis’ third year serving Colonial Heights.

“As the city manager, what is your role?”

“I’m the chief executive officer of the city and [guide] the direction of the City Council. My job is to manage the operations staff.”

“What was your role in the building of the new courthouse in Colonial Heights?”

“I was involved with that project from the very beginning to the end. I helped address the policy issues of what we were going to build and where

We believe it will be a community landmark and spur more city development.”

we were going to build it. I helped get the financing together, and ... I helped with the building design. Basically, I served as the chief executive looking over the overall project.”

“How do you think the courthouse will benefit the city?”

“We had the rather obvious goal of addressing the courthouse needs like security and technology. Those are two things that have changed dramatically since we built our last [courthouse] 35 years ago. ... In the city’s case, we were strategic where we located the building.

“Are there any immediate future redevelopment plans for the city? “Not really, this was a big one. The project, depending on who you talk to, has been talked about for about 10-15 years. This is the biggest and largest building ever completed by Colonial Heights in terms of the size and the money invested.”

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Tom Mattis has been city manager in Colonial Heights for the past three years. He is from the Dayton, Ohio, area and has worked in city management in three different states for about 30 years.

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OPINION

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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2013

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Volunteer efforts help children around the world

t may be a bit early to think of Christmas, but it’s not too soon to gear up for an international program that helps children in the Third World. Operation Christmas Child, a program run by Samaritan’s Purse, a Christian organization that works to fill shoe boxes of needed items for children in the Third World. The program was founded 20 years ago and receives donations from 10 countries. Since its founding, over 100 million boxes have gone to children around the world. Last year, 9 million boxes were packed, 6.5 million of which came from the U.S. In Virginia, 231,226 boxes were packed in 2012, with 6,300 coming from Southeastern Virginia. Each year the project gains support in the region. Monumental Baptist Church in Petersburg participated in the program’s National Collection Week from Nov. 18 to 25. The church serves as a receiving point for local drop-off centers. From there, the boxes eventually reach remote locations, with part of the journey by canoes, reindeer, mules and motorcycles. Andrew McGowan of Colonial Heights, has been packing boxes for Operation Christmas Child for as long as he can remember. For his boxes, he picks items such as pens, candy, notebook paper, stuffed animals and crocheted blankets. “Filling them is the best part,” he said. Andrew’s mom, Pat McGowan, is a long-time advocate of the program. She is ministry leader for the Shoebox Angels, a local group of volunteers who meet year-round to fill shoe boxes for Operation Christmas Child. The group meets on Wednesdays at Covenant Christian Fellowship in Colonial Heights. Monumental Baptist Church recently had a special visitor during its gear-up for the new push to help children. Renan Perdomo, now 31, told of how he was a 9year-old boy in Honduras who desperately wanted to attend school even though his mother told him that the family couldn’t afford the one pencil and notebook required. His family of 10 siblings lived in a povertystricken Honduran village and frequently didn’t have enough food, let alone money for supplies, to send all of the children to school. But his mother told him not to fret. “Don’t worry about it; we will pray and ask God. God will provide,” he recalled her telling him. The boy took her advice and one day he went to church and received the answer to his prayers. “Someone handed me the most beautiful thing I had seen in my life. I remember staring at the box; it was so beautiful,” he said. The first thing Perdomo saw in the beautiful box was his needed pencil, four more followed. He also had paper and other items such as crayons. Perdomo shared the other pencils with his siblings because he only needed one to get through the school year. That box changed his life. “That shoe box placed me from home to school. If you don’t go to school over there you end up in the streets,” he said. Perdomo immigrated to the United States nine years ago and works in construction in Mississippi. He also travels the country with Samaritan’s Purse to spread the word about Operation Christmas Child. It’s amazing that one shoe box, filled with items, but more importantly filled with love and compassion of the needy, can have such power. And you can help give the greatest Christmas gift you’ve ever given. Simply by filling a shoe box with what we consider everyday items.

YOUR OPINIONS Tammy Foster Ferguson: ‘Because you count’

To the Editor: Kudos to the candidates running for the office of the Commissioner of Revenue. It appears the candidates have come to the realization that there is no need for mud slinging in order to run a successful campaign. I have known all of the candidates for a number of years; however, after all qualifications the one clear-cut choice is: Tammy Foster Ferguson. Tammy’s impeccable reputation in her personal life as well as in the business community is above reproach. She is extremely organized, and one of the most dependable individuals I, and many others, have come to respect and rely on. Her motto “Because You Count” is more than just a tag line picked out of a hat, it is the way she lives her life. Always thinking and doing for others; which in the business world is translated to mean extremely dependable, kind, and always willing to assist others. Yes, not only do “you count” to Tammy, but you can be assured she will be there for you when needed. Thirty-five years in banking — that is dedication! Tammy began her career, as many do in that profession, at the bottom. Her abilities and people skills were quickly recognized, and the climb up the corporate ladder was ongoing. She mastered all of the numerous demands of her career, but never lost site of the fact all you have in banking to sell is service. Her customers came to rely on her to balance their checkbooks, pay their bills, give advice and then follow through with their loan needs, as well as assist with their retirement planning. Please consider casting your vote for Tammy Foster Ferguson for your Commissioner of the Revenue in Colonial Heights. The office will

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be in the best possible hands with outstanding leadership. Lamese K. Essey Colonial Heights

Feasenmyer is the most qualified candidate in CH To the Editor: It is without reservation that I feel the necessity to write this letter to the voters in the city of Colonial Heights. After doing much research and talking to various citizens over the past few months, I strongly feel that Bill Feasenmyer is the candidate that is best qualified to become our next Commissioner of Revenue. The citizens should not be misinformed by statements from one of the other candidates that is making promises that cannot be fulfilled without first addressing these items to City Council. Two promises I would like to point out are extended hours to be accomplished by employees working comp time and

a proposed increase in real estate tax exemption for the elderly and disabled. These changes are not within the power of the Commissioner of Revenue. These changes must be presented to the City Council, voted on and approved. Anyone making claim to experience in public office should have knowledge of this. Given that experience was 10 plus years ago, the functionality of the commissioner’s of fice has changed. Also, if your heart is so “in it” why did that particular candidate leave the office? There is also another candidate that makes the claim to being qualified based on 30 plus years in banking. Wouldn’t the Treasurer’s office benefit from this type of qualification? The citizens of this city need to know why Bill Feasenmyer is the most qualified candidate for Commissioner of the Revenue. He has been a part of this community for 40 plus years in many capacities. He has volunteered relentlessly with youth at the recreation department, the Optimist Club, which he is past president, and is a dedicated advocate to the veterans with the American Legion, in which he has held many titles at local and higher levels. He is currently the post finance officer. He has a stellar reputation and is well respected by his peers and co-workers. His dedication and hard work in volunteering had him recognized by the Virginia General Assembly by HJ699 Resolution that commended his dedication and work with the American Legion and our veterans. This was published in March in The ProgressIndex and The Colonial Voice. There are many more attributes Feasenmyer brings to the table and too many to name. There have been no false promises and he is open to talk with anyone that has even the smallest of questions for him. As a lifelong member of this city, and a senior citizen, I encourage you to vote for Bill Feasenmyer. Anna Harris Colonial Heights

Q: What do you like most about the fall season? CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Shoe boxes of items for needy children are gathered in 2010 as part of Operation Christmas Child in the Tri-Cities area. Since its founding, over 100 million boxes have gone to children around the world.

Aurelia Hill Petersburg

Paige Hanes Petersburg

Reneta Tyler Chesterfield

Devon McCullum Colonial Heights

A: “I like the colors that the trees are, the difference in the weather, it’s so pleasant.”

A: “The cold weather; I look cuter in sweaters!”

A: “I get a hour of sleep back, the crisp leaves falling, it’s not too cold and not too hot.”

A: “I don’t like the fall. I like the summer because it’s warmer and school is out.”

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NAPSA names Member of the Year

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“The Ghosts of Violet Bank’s Past” featured several activities for children, including pinthe-tail-on-the-Rebel-or-Yankee.

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Harvie Christie, director of programming at Violet Bank Museum. “Stonewall Jackson is still considered one of the nation’s greatest generals and to have those pieces of history is beyond and above awesome,” Christie said. Tri-City Paranormal, a paranormal investigations unit based in Petersburg, told visitors that their countless pieces of equipment have caught many whispers from the past within Violet Bank. Tri-City Paranormal Director Chris Balassone said that although 80 to 95 percent of the occurrences can be explained, they have not been able to find reason for the voice that screamed, “Somebody take my dog” in a thick Southern accent within Violet Bank. Amid Violet Bank’s ghosts, children partook in festive games such as bobbin-for-apples, pin-the-tail-on-the-Rebelor-Yankee and Jack-o’-lantern bean bag toss. “This is also just a great excuse to hand out some candy and have some fun,” Christie said. • Vanessa Remmers can be reached at 804-722-5155 or vremmers@progressindex.com

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A Stonewall Jackson re-enactor sits perfectly still during the “Ghosts of Violet Bank’s Past” community event held Saturday, Oct. 26, at Violet Bank Museum.

WEEKLY CALENDAR TODAY NOVEMBER

COLONIAL HEIGHTS — American Legion Post 284, 505 Springdale Road, holds bingo every Friday. Doors open at 5 p.m., and games start at 7. Food is available for a nominal fee. For directions, or information about membership requirements or activities of the American Legion, visit the Post 284 website, http://mysite. verizon. net/legion284 or call 526-5656. COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The National Alliance on Mental Illness Connection Recovery Support program meets each Friday from 1-2:30 p.m. in the conference room at the Colonial Heights Library, 1000 Yacht Basin Drive. Groups meet for 90 minutes and offer a structured group process designed to encourage, support and empower. All diagnosis welcome. For more information, contact Gina at 804-605-5010 or towritegina@yahoo.com. COLONIAL HEIGHTS — Wesley United Methodist Church, 3701 Conduit Road, will hold its bazaar from 1-6 p.m. Friday.

SATURDAY NOVEMBER

COLONIAL HEIGHTS — Stress and Anger Management by Yoga and Meditation is being held 5-6 p.m. each Saturday at 914-A Hardy Ave. For more information, call Dr. J. Upadhyay at 5240589 or 943-8688. COLONIAL HEIGHTS — Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2239, 14705 Jefferson Davis Highway, holds bingo every Saturday. Doors open at 5 p.m. and games begin at 7. There are six to eight chances to win $500 or more. Food is available. For directions or questions about this event, call 748-4896 and ask for Tom Gore. For information about VFW membership or other activities, call Tom Ferguson, 748-4896. COLONIAL HEIGHTS — Wesley United Methodist Church, 3701 Conduit Road, will hold its bazaar from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. A pancake breakfast will be served from 7 to 10 a.m. and Boston butts will be available from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. CHESTERFIELD — Chesterﬁeld County’s newest Civil War park, Historic Point of Rocks, will host a Living History Day on Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. This special event will focus on the Civil War’s medical stories, with re-enactors portraying surgeons, soldiers and even Clara Barton, who served as superintendent of nursing at the Point of Rocks Hospital. Activities include: Clara Barton performances: noon and 2 p.m.; Artillery demonstrations: 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2 p.m.; Civil War medicine demonstrations: All day in the Strachan House; and Point of Rocks tours throughout the day. The park is located at 1011 Point of Rocks Road. CHESTER — Henricus Historical Park will present an event recognizing the “400th Anniversary of the Conﬂict Between the Appama-

COLONIAL HEIGHTS — Colonial Heights Moose Lodge 1783, 170 Moose Ave., holds bingo every Sunday. Doors open at 4 p.m. each day. Bingo starts at 6 p.m. Sunday and 7 p.m. Thursday. Food is available for a nominal fee. For directions, visit the website at www.chmoose. com or call 526-1537. COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The Society for Creative Anachronism meets every ﬁrst and third Sunday at the Colonial Heights Public Library meeting room, located at 1000 Yacht Basin Drive. Activities run from 3:30 until 6 p.m. This is a historical living history group. Calligraphy and illuminations, apothecary, dancing, armoury, cooking, and many other subjects are studied and re-created. All are welcome. For more information, contact Cynthia Cole at Cyndyanne00@aol. com or visit www.SCA.Atlantia.Org

MONDAY NOVEMBER

Community Criminal Justice Association, was nominated by Steve Austin, the organization’s president. Austin noted that Peterson maintained a poised, professional and persuasive manner that helped build consensus and develop alliances with key stakeholders. “With Glen’s thoughtful leadership, we worked with the Virginia Community Criminal Justice Association membership and our stakeholders to successfully defeat several legislative proposals that would have reduced or severely limited access to pretrial services for many defendants,” Austin said.

BRIEFLY

available on a first– come basis. For more information, call 804-526-3802.

Petersburg Symphony to perform concert at Colonial Heights High School on Nov. 16

Angel Walk & Poker Run to benefit Crater Community Hospice

The Petersburg Symphony Orchestra will present a concert at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 16, in the Colonial Heights High School auditorium. The concert will be open to the public free of charge. The City of Colonial Heights is generously sponsoring the concert as an annual community cultural event. The orchestra will be under the direction of PSO conductor Ulysses Kirksey, who has planned a program of lightclassics, patriotic selections, and contemporary music. The Colonial Heights High School band director, Kyle Florhee has selected key CHHS band members to perform side-by-side with the PSO musicians. The high school is located at 3600 Conduit Road. Parking will be available behind the school. Seating will be

TUESDAY NOVEMBER

tuck Tribe and Sir Thomas Dale’s Colonists” on Saturday. Period-dressed historical interpreters will bring to life one of the forgotten tribes of the Powhatan Indian chiefdom – the Appamatuck people – a group of more than 300 Virginia Indians who once dominated what is now Chesterﬁeld County. The event will include Virginia Indian activities will include historical re-creations of daily Appamatuck life; a small-scale tactical demonstration and a cookout from 12-3 p.m. on the bluff at Henricus. Hamburgers, hot dogs, chips and drinks will be offered at no charge with paid daily admission or a Patron’s pass. The public is invited to bring a blanket or folding chairs. Henricus Historical Park is located at 251 Henricus Park Road.

SUNDAY NOVEMBER

Glen Peterson, director of the Chesterfield-Colonial Heights Community Corrections and Pretrial Services agency, was named Member of the Year by the National Association of Pretrial Services Agencies (NAPSA). Peterson’s dedication and significant contributions to the association PETERSON were recognized at the 2013 NAPSA Conference in Orlando, Fla. Peterson, co-chairman of the legislative committee for the Virginia

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. ETTRICK — Jazz enthusiasts and music supporters are invited to attend the latest student-centric showcase, Trojan Jazz Session, featuring performances by the Billy L. Taylor Jazz Ensemble, which is comprised of Virginia State University’s most talented student musicians. The Trojan Session is free, and is being held every Monday in November at Foster Hall’s Trojan Corner, starting at 6:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served at the inaugural session on Nov. 4. For more information, call James Gates at (804) 524-5382 or email jgates@vsu.edu.

COLONIAL HEIGHTS — Quilter’s group program meets every Tuesday, 6-8 p.m. at the Senior Center, 157 Roanoke Avenue. We have tables for your workspace. Bring with you your fabric and sewing notions, sewing machine, extension cord and work in progress. For more information call 804-520-9220. COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The Colonial Heights Public Library is offering its fall story time sessions on Tuesdays at 11 a.m. through Dec. 4. Each session includes stories, music, lots of movement and a craft. This is a family story hour, and all ages are welcome. No registration is necessary. A parent or caregiver must attend with the child. For more information, call Chantal Emerson at 804-520-9384. CHESTER — The International Association of Administrative Professionals, Tri-City Chapter will hold its monthly meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday at John Tyler Community College, Chester campus, 13101 Jefferson Davis Highway, Bird Hall, Room B132. For more information, contact Edith at 804-733-7566 or Crystal at 768-7596.

WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER

COLONIAL HEIGHTS — DivorceCare divorce recovery seminar and support meets at Colonial Heights Baptist Church in Colonial Heights at 6:45 p.m. each Wednesday. The group is designed to be “open” so that a person can begin coming any week. Childcare is provided. The church is located at 17201 Jeff Davis Hwy. DivorceCare features nationally recognized experts on divorce and recovery topics. For information, call 526-0424. COLONIAL HEIGHTS — TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) No. 485 meets each Wednesday morning at Colonial Heights Library, 1000 Yacht Basin Drive. Weigh-ins begin at 8:15 a.m. and the meetings start at 9. For information, call Evelyn at 748-2607. COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The Optimist Club of Colonial Heights, 916 Meridan Ave., holds bingo every Wednesday evening. Doors open at 5 p.m. and early bird games start at 6:45 and regular games start at 7. Food is available for a nominal fee. For directions, or details call 5260689. Monies raised support youth projects in the community. CHESTERFIELD — Chesterﬁeld County Domestic and Sexual Violence Resource Center hosts a free, ongoing support group for survivors of domestic and sexual violence from 1-2:30 p.m. Wednesdays. New members are welcome to join at any time. For information or to enroll, call 706-1281. COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The Colonial Heights Public Library is offering its fall story time sessions on Wednesdays at 11 a.m. through Dec. 4. 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. PETERSBURG — A Stroke Support Group is held the ﬁrst Thursday of every month at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Petersburg, 95 Medical Park Blvd. All stroke survivors and their families/friends are invited to attend. For more information,

Crater Community Hospice will host its 5K Angel Walk & Poker Ride on Saturday, Nov. 9. The fifth annual 5K Angel Walk will be held at Petersburg Battlefield Park, located at 5001 Siege Road. Registration for the Walk begins at 9:30 a.m. The walk begins at 10. The Poker Run will take off at 11 a.m. from the Texas Roadhouse/ Home Depot parking lot in Colonial Heights and travel through the TriCities and surrounding counties. The ride will end at the Tilted Kilt with lunch. Registration for the Poker Run begins at 10:30 from the Texas Roadhouse parking lot, 2602 Conduit Road. A commemorative patch and one poker hand are available with the entrance fee. All proceeds from these events will benefit Crater Community Hospice.

contact Tangela Bass at 504-8100 or tangela. bass@healthsouth.com

THURSDAY NOVEMBER

COLONIAL HEIGHTS — Colonial Heights Moose Lodge 1783, 170 Moose Ave., holds bingo every Thursday. Doors open at 4 p.m. each day. Bingo starts at 6 p.m. Sunday and 7 p.m. Thursday. Food is available for a nominal fee. For directions, visit the website at www.chmoose. com or call 526-1537. CHESTER — The Chester Village Sunshine Club meets at 9:30 a.m. every Thursday at Chester Village Clubhouse, 11701 Chester Village Drive. This is for seniors 62 and older. Coffee and refreshments are provided. CHESTER — Commonwealth Power Sports presents every type of Bike Night 6-8 p.m. each Thursday at Steel Horse Bar & Grill, 1920 W. Hundred Road. COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The Rotary Club of Colonial Heights meets at the Hilton Garden Inn, Southpark Boulevard, each Thursday at 7 a.m. HOPEWELL — St. Joseph Catholic School holds bingo every Thursday at AHEPA Hall, 810 W. Poythress St. Doors open at 5 p.m. Games start at 7 p.m. Food is available for nominal fee. For more information, call St. Joseph School at 732-3931. COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The Colonial Heights Senior Citizens Club will hold its regular meeting at 1:15 p.m. on Thursday at the community building, located at 157 Roanoke Ave. Guest speaker will be Dr. Cheryl Riggins, executive director with CARES. Any resident of Colonial Heights, age 50 and older, is invited to join this club, which meets on Thursdays. For more information, call Mildred Morrison at 526-3497. COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The Intimidators Quilt Club holds their monthly meetings at 7 p.m. on the ﬁrst Thursday of the month at the Colonial Heights Public Library. For information, call Caddie, 526-3909, or Dink, 804-520-8224. COLONIAL HEIGHTS — New caregiver support groups meet at 5 p.m. Thursday at Colonial Heights Health Care and Rehabilitation Center, 831 Ellerslie Ave. Dinner provided if you RSVP no later than the morning of the group meeting. For information, call 804-526-2359. CHESTERFIELD — Central Library, located at 9501 Lori Road, will continue its monthly acoustic concert series Thursday. The Whitetop Mountaineers (lively old-time duo) will perform beginning at 7 p.m. The concert is free and open to the public.

Calendar listings

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

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Area students learn about science from author BY LEAH SMALL STAFF WRITER

ETTRICK — For about two decades, local students have had their interests piqued, and minds expanded, by a program that gives them hands-on experience with science. Since the 1990s, Chesterfield has participated in The Visiting Author Program, which allows students to read engaging books on science. Students then share and discuss those books with the authors. The program started as a partnership between Chesterfield County Public Schools and Krishan Agrawal, a Virginia State University professor. The prog ram expanded to Colonial Heights High School three years ago, and has involved Petersburg High School this year. On Tuesday, Oct. 15, visiting author Sam Kean spoke to students from Colonial Heights High School and Petersburg High School, about his book “The Violinist’s Thumb.” Students read the book on their own and with school focus groups. Students from Colonial Heights High

CRIME The following information was provided by the Colonial Heights Police Department. • Adkins, Christian E., 43, of the 14400 block of Loren Drive, Chester, was charged with drunk in public on Oct. 4. • Bur nette, Kimberly Marie, 20, of the 13300 block of Boydton Plank Road, Dinwiddie, was charged with violate conditions of release on Oct. 4. • Jennings, Damion V., 33, of the 6500 block of Clisby Ro a d , R i ch m o n d , w a s charged with fail to appear on Oct. 4. • Mosby, Vashrondra Kaniece, 28, of the 200 block of Jennick Drive, Colonial Heights, was charged with assault & battery: family member on Oct. 4. • Wa l k e r, C o u r t n e y Deshawn, 29, of the 200 blcok of Jennick Drive, Colonial Heights, was charged with assault & battery: family member on Oct. 4. • Watson, Jason Lee, 27, of the 900 block of Center Ave., Colonial Heights, was charged with vandalism: damage public building on Oct. 4. • West, Shameka M., 24, of the 2300 block of Bethal St., Richmond, was charged with larceny: grand in the 100 block of Southpark Circle on Oct. 4. • Wray, Linda Denise, 41, of the 14600 block of Cornwall Lane, Chester, was charged with fraud: false

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Shannon McBryde and Anna Scott from Colonial Heights High School present a project based on author Sam Kean’s book “The Violinist’s Thumb” during an event Oct. 15 at Virginia State University. School presented projects on the book before discussing it with the author. “The Violinist’s Thumb” uses narratives and history to explain the workings and impact of genetics. The namesake of the book is violinist Niccolo Paganini, a 19th-century Italian violin-

pretense in the 600 block of Southpark Boulevard on Oct. 4. • Briggs, Rollesha Sharayi, 22, of the 100 block of Croatan Drive, Petersburg, was charged with larceny: petit in the 600 block of Southpark Boulevard on Oct. 5. • Brown, Laquisha Elmyra, 24, of Persmimmon Court, Petersburg, was charged with larceny: petit in the 600 block of Southpark Boulevard on Oct. 5. • Figueroa, Adelaide Marian, 34, of the 1500 block of P i p e r S q u a re D r ive, Hopewell, was charged with larceny: petit in the 600 blcok of Southpark Boulevard on Oct. 5. • Fletcher, Linda Irene, 44, of the 300 block of Jefferson Ave., Colonial Heights, was charged with larceny: grand on Oct. 5. • Jennings, Stacey Latoya, 26, of the 1000 block of Bolling St., Petersburg, was charged with driving under the influence at Boulevard and Cameron on Oct. 5. • McLaughlin, Christian Mitchell, 19, of the 300 block of N. 2nd St., Hopewell, was charged with assault: simple in the 200 block of Southpark Mall on Oct. 5. • Anderson, Brittney Nicole, 21, of W. Old St., Petersburg, was charged with driving under the influence, falsely identify self to law enforcement and identity fraud at Boulevard and Lafayette on Oct. 6. • Bolden, Daryl B., 30, of the 2300 block of Macklin Please see CRIME, Page 5

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ist known for his incredibly flexible hands. He was said to be able to create a right angle between the side of his hands and his bent pinky finger. In the book, Kean discusses genetic oddities, such as Paganini’s Please see SCIENCE, Page 8

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Sam Kean, author of “The Violinist’s Thumb” and other books, answers questions from Colonial Heights, Petersburg and Virginia State University students during an educational event held Oct. 15 at VSU.

Colonial Heights skate park open again after vandalism BY ANDRE EATON CORRESPONDENT

Skateboarders at the Colonial Heights skate park are more than happy to be rolling again after vandalism forced the city to close the park for nearly two months in early June. Recreational superintendent Matthew Spruill says obscene graffiti on the park’s half-pipe and ramps were the reason for the closure. “There’s kids that come to the park and we felt we shouldn’t have had it open for their sake,” Spruill explained. The city reopened the skate park Aug. 21 and allowed skateboarders to return to their safe-haven. “I’ve been skating here for about 10 years,” Noble Silva, 25, said. “It’s a good place where me and my friends meet up. For real, it’s just a place where kids can come and stay out of trouble.” A few skateboarders who regularly ANDRE EATON/PROGRESS-INDEX PHOTO show up at the park shared Silva’s Noble Silva completes a trick at the Colonial Heights skate park on thoughts. Please see SKATE, Page 6

Wednesday, Sept. 11. Local skateboard enthusiasts are glad the park is back open after the city closed it in June due to vandalism.

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The Cameron Foundation awards grants FROM STAFF REPORTS

COLONIAL HEIGHTS — FeedMore will be able to give more backpacks with food in them to children, get food to more families and meals to home-bound residents thanks to a $110,000 grant from The Cameron Foundation awarded Thursday, Oct. 24. The money was given during the last competitive grant round of the year in a presentation during which 19 organizations received awards totalling $708,0000. “Most of the funding commitments made this cycle will benefit residents in the areas of health and human services, both of which are among the core funding interests for the foundation,” J. Todd Graham, foundation president, said. Over the past decade, Graham said the organization has provided area nonprofits with more than $60 million in funding. This latest round brings the foundation’s grant awards to nearly $3.3 million for the year. He said that The Cameron Foundation has an obligation to make the best of the investments in the community. It also wants to make sure the organization is having the impact it wants to have. He said now is a critical time for The Cameron Foundation and

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Circle, Hopewell, was charged with fail to pay fines on Oct. 6. • Green, Michelle Annette, 26, of the 15500 block of Kensington Trail, Clermont, Fla., was charged with falsely identify self to law enforcement and larceny: petit in the 600 block of Southpark Boulevard on Oct. 6. • Jackson, Pythis Cecial, 44, of the 700 block of Juniper Road, Petersburg, was charged with receiving stolen property in the 600 block of Boulevard on Oct. 6. • Virgin, Corey Nathan, 23, of the 300 block of Bradsher Ave., Colonial Heights, was charged with obstruct justice/resist arrest on Oct. 6. • Bennett, Mark Steven, 52, of the 4800 block of Suecla Road, Richmond, was charged with fail to appear on Oct. 7. • Byars, Jenney Daw, 35, of the 4100 block of Heathstead Court, Chester, was charged with violate conditions of release on Oct. 7. • Morton, Sherita Rena, 25, of the 700 block of Marks Alley, Petersburg, was charged with larceny: petit in the 600 block of Southpark Boulevard on Oct. 7. • Tillman, Shakeia M., 22, of the 100 block of Cheryl Drive, Dudley, N.C., was charged with probation violation on Oct. 7. • Candia, Lashon Alterik, 24, of the 4200 block of Valleyside Drive, Henrico, was charged with probation violation on Oct. 8.

how it will define itself over the next 10 years. FeedMore’s grant of $110,000 was the largest single grant for this cycle. The second largest grant this cycle was $82,000 provided to the Colonial Heights Food Pantry. That grant is for general operational support. “These organizations work hand-in-hand to address some of the most basic needs that people can have in our community,” board chairman Larry C. Tucker said in a press release about the grants. Tucker said the two organizations take a strategic approach to answering the needs of the areas residents. “We see the good work that these nonprofits are doing throughout our region, and it’s always rewarding when we know that these grant funds will support the quality of life for people in towns, cities and rural communities all across Southside Virginia,” Cleveland A. Wright, The Cameron Foundation’s Grant’s Committee director, said in a press release. The foundation announced its October grant decisions during its annual ceremony at the foundation’s headquarters. Additionally, the foundation presented rec-

• Crouch, Kimberly A., 34, of the 1000 block of W. Harbour Drive, Chester, was charged with larceny: petit in the 700 block of Southpark Boulevard on Oct. 8. • Dobrick, Veronica, 43, of the 600 block of James Ave., Colonial Heights, was charged with abusive language on Oct. 8. • Moss, Denell L., 26, of the 1100 block of 6th St., Petersburg, was charged with larceny: petit in the 600 block of Southpark Boulevard on Oct. 8. • Moss, Dwayne L., 30, of the 1600 block of Halifax St., Petersburg, was charged with larceny: petit in the 600 block of Southpark Boulevard on Oct. 8. • Batts, Tonya Lashay, 47, of the 500 block of Pecan St., Petersburg, was charged with probation violation on Oct. 9. •Belfield, Davonte Jamarr, 20, of the 500 block of James Road, Petersburg, was charged with fail to appear on Oct. 9. • Bowles, Dustin Alexander, 28, of the 5200 block of Yellowstone Drive, Petersburg, was charged with violate conditions of release on Oct. 9. • Breeden, James Corbett, 47, of the 900 block of Forestview Drive, Colonial Heights, was charged with assault & battery: family member on Oct. 9. • Hite, Regina Yvonne, 46, of the 400 block of Brown Ave., Hopewell, was charged with larceny: petit on Oct. 9. • Kelly, Seante Marquis Redd, 33, of the 13900 block of Exhall Drive, Chester, was charged with driving under influence, refuse

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breath test and obstruct justice/resist arrest at Boulevard and Moore on Oct. 9. • Martinez, Amber N., 24, of the 3200 block of Sylvania Road, Chester, was charged with violate conditions of release on Oct. 9. • Minter, Elizabeth Nicole, 19, of the 100 block of N. 3rd Ave., Hopewell, was charged with larceny: petit in the 600 block of Southpark Boulevard on Oct. 9. • Mock, Brandon Terry, 22, of the 100 block of N. 3rd Ave., Hopewell, was charged with larceny: petit in the 600 block of Southpark Boulevard on Oct. 9. • Thomas, Charlotte Ann, 67, of the 600 block of Hamilton Ave., Colonial Heights, was charged with trespass: general on Oct. 9. • Wilson, Dennis A. Jr., 40, of the 1800 block of Fort Rice St., Petersburg, was charged with violate conditions of release on Oct. 9. • Brown, Christopher Michael, 20, of the 200 block of Moore Ave., Colonial Heights, was charged with violation of court order on Oct. 10. • Fitzke, James Thomas Jr., 25, of the 2100 block of Ferndale Ave., Petersburg, was charged with assault: aggravated on Oct. 10. • Hodge, Joan Marie, 31, of the 6900 block of Church Road, Petersburg, was charged with larceny: petit in the 600 block of Southpark Boulevard on Oct. 10. • Johnson, Therodora D., 48, of the 1500 block of Oakdale Ave., Petersburg, was charged with fail to appear on Oct. 10. • Walker, Daja AyanaMonay, 19, of the 400 blcok

ognition awards to the two organizations that were chosen for this year. Gateway Homes Inc. was honored with the 2013 Cleveland A. Wright Award for Outstanding Community Service. CARES Inc. was given an honorable mention through the Handy L. Lindsey Jr. Award for Excellence in Organizational Management. The October grantees include: • Art on Wheels, $11,500. • Bensley-Bermuda Volunteer Rescue Squad, $31,005. • ChildSavers of Richmond/Memorial Child Guidance Clinic, $30,000. • Colonial Heights Food Pantry Inc., $82,000. • Commonwealth of Virginia Office of the Commonwealth’s Attorney, $24,000. • Crater Community Hospice, $50,000. • Crater Health District, $69,500. • FeedMore Inc., $110,000. • FLITE Foundation, $35,000. • Gateway Homes of Greater Richmond, $35,000. • Greater Richmond Fit4Kids, $35,000. • Greater Richmond SCAN, $35,000. of Walnut St., Petersburg, was charged with probation violation on Oct. 10. • Grubaugh, Holly A., 30, of the 800 block of S. Main St., Richmond, was charged with driving under the influence and concealed weapon at Temple and Conduit on Oct. 11. • Crump, Christopher, 19, of the 4800 block of Olgers Road, Petersburg, was charged with larceny: petit in the 600 block of Southpark Boulevard on Oct. 12. • Daniel, Deshawn Joseph, 21, of the 300 block of Addison Way, Petersburg, was charged with larceny: petit in the 600 block of Southpark Boulevard on Oct. 12. • Snyder-Morrow, Trevonte, 18, of the 3300 block of Summer Brooke Drive, Richmond, was charged with contempt of court on Oct. 12. • Ja ck s o n , Ro ch e l l e Arnise, 27, of the 400 block of Harding St., Petersburg, was charged with embezzle: leased property on Oct. 13. • Long, John A., 24, of the 6300 block of Gates Green Drive, Chester, was charged with fail to appear on Oct. 13. • Pruden, Antonio, 29, of the 7200 block of Springdale Drive, Prince George, was charged with driving under the influence at Boulevard and Arlington on Oct. 13. • Shadley, Randolph Christian, 24, of Upton Circl e, C h e s ap e a ke, w a s charged with contempt of court on Oct. 13. • Turner, Justin Andrew, 22, of the 1200 block of W. Roslyn Ave., Colonial Heights, was charged with capias on Oct. 13.

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• Bell, Jason McCoy, 40, of the 4900 block of Shop St., Chester, was charged with larceny: grand on Oct. 14. • Carr, John Herbert III, 43, of the 3600 block of Boulevard, Colonial Heights, was charged with obstruct justice/resist arrest on Oct. 14. • Connelly, Michael Gregory, 24, of the 300 block of Cloverhill Ave., Colonial Heights, was charged with larceny: grand on Oct. 14. • Reed, Kim Alton Jr., 26, of the 200 block of Terrace Ave., Petersburg, was charged with fail to appear on Oct. 14. • Wyche, Tonya Louisa, 48, of the 4500 block of Monroe Ave., Hopewell, was charged with embezzlement on Oct. 14. • Inniss, Kiana Adriana, 19, of the 600 block of Summit St., Petersburg, was charged with violate conditions of release on Oct. 15. • Bridgman, John William, 34, of the 1100 block of Lakeview Ave., Colonial Heights, was charged with forgery: bank notes, fraud: false pretense and larceny: grand on Oct. 16. • Crawford, Jamal Quinton, 19, of the 6100 block of W. Bacon St., Richmond, was charged with larceny: petit in the 600 block of Southpark Boulevard on Oct. 16. • Hardy, Darrica Joanne, 19, of the 600 blcok of W. Bacon St., Richmond, was charged with larceny: petit

in the 600 block of Southpark Boulevard on Oct. 16. • Jones, Christopher G., 18, of the 8100 block of River Road, South Chesterfield, was charged with larceny: petit in the 600 block of Southpark Boulevard on Oct. 16. • Jones, Kasheem Dominic, 21, of the 3700 block of Totty St., South Chesterfield, was charged with larceny: petit in the 600 block of Southpark Boulevard on Oct. 16. • Mathey-Castro, Katherine, 24, of the 127500 block of Hunterbrook Drive, Woodbridge, was charged with receiving stolen property on Oct. 16. • Ingram, Sean Cameron, 21, of the 500 block of Chestnut Ave., Colonial Heights, was charged with assault: aggravated and strangulation in the 500 block of Chestnut Avenue on Oct. 17. • Thompson, Gregory Keith Jr., 26, of the 2300 block of Sandy Land, Petersburg, was charged with probation violation on Oct. 17. • Willmer, Shannon L., 35, of the 200 block of Archer Ave., Colonial Heights, was charged with extortion on Oct. 17. • Information is provided by police and sheriff ’s departments. This information may or may not be all inclusive. Arrests include summons. Arrests do not imply guilt.

Notice Colonial Heights Taxpayers The 2nd half of 2013 Real Estate Taxes are now due. In order to avoid penalty and interest, these taxes must be paid by November 15, 2013. Failure to receive a tax bill does not relieve the taxpayer from any late charges. Please mail or bring your bill with you when making payment. The DROP BOX is also available for payments. If you prefer to pay by credit card, you may call (1-888-272-9829). If receipt is needed, please provide a self-addressed stamped envelope. Joy W. Moore, Treasurer City of Colonial Heights P.O. Box 3401 201 James A venue Colonial Heights, VA 23834-9001

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Above: Tom Width, artistic director of Swift Creek Mill Theatre, talks about ongoing renovations at the Swift Creek Mill Theatre in September. Below: Swift Creek Mill Theatre will celebrate its grand reopening with a fundraising gala Nov. 1-2. Tickets are $100 each for select seating and $250 each for premium seating. The newly-renovated 350-year-old building will feature ADA-accessibility and a new kitchen, bathrooms and dressing rooms. COLONIAL HEIGHTS — A marvelous showcase of the best local talent, the New Beginnings Gala, will celebrate the grand reopening of Swift Creek Mill Theatre in its newly-renovated 350-year-old home. Swift Creek Mill is offering this unique fundraising event, Nov. 1 and 2, in addition to the regular mainstage subscription. Eighty percent is tax-deductible and benefits the Theatre Infrastructure Renovation and projects throughout the 2013-2014 season. Tickets to the gala are $100 for select seating and $250 for premium seating. Reservations are required. The gala is not included in the mainstage subscription. When it reopens next month, the Swift Creek Mill will be Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant, thanks to the Mill’s landlord, Roslyn FarmCorp. That means increased accessibility to services. It includes installation of an elevator, easy access to the theater via two entrances, wheelchair

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“All my friends are out here, it gives me something to do,” Tye Decker, 17, said. “I felt betrayed when they closed it.” “I come here every day,” Austin Segura, 16, said. “[When it closed], I had nothing to do and I started getting in trouble because I couldn’t come here.”

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Because of costs, the city does not plan on staffing the park to minimize vandalism. “We’re hoping for selfpolicing,” Spruill said. But some skateboarders felt that some kind of supervision was appropriate. “There should be somebody to come check up on it more often just to make sure everything’s OK, like once a week.” Decker said. According to Spruill, if vandalism continues, the park will be closed indefinitely to decide its fate.

Skateboarders said they were thrilled about the park reopening and some made it clear they have no tolerance for vandalism. “Go somewhere else if you got to vandalize something,” Segura said. “This is our getaway. Why you got to mess it up for everybody?” The park’s half-pipe and ramps were repainted at a cost of about $400. The Colonial Heights skate park is located on Yacht Basin Drive. It is open to the public, free of charge, from dawn to dusk.

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LEFT: Local skateboarders are seen at the Colonial Heights skate park, located on Yacht Basin Drive, on Wednesday, Sept. 11. The park, closed for nearly two months, recently reopened after vandalism damage was repaired. The park’s half-pipe and ramps were repainted at a cost of about $400.

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LT. FAWMA ASSIGNED TO FORT LEE Female warrior statue to be unveiled Nov. 7 at Army Women’s Museum BY RAY KOZAKEWICZ FORT LEE PUBLIC AFFAIRS

FORT LEE — It represents the end of a nearly two-year quest that required consultation, conceptional drawings, inspections, meetings and measurements. The new women’s warrior statue that will be unveiled Nov. 7 at the Army Women’s Museum also will serve as a true Veterans Day tribute. “She is set to become part of an outdoor exhibit at the museum, and pays tribute to the women who have served in the Army for the past 10-20 years,” said Dr. Francoise Bonnell, museum director. “Our staff envisioned a full-size figure that would draw attention to the contributions of the modern Army female warrior.” The fiberglass statue, called Lt. FAWMA — an acronym for Friends of the Army Women’s Museum Association — was paid for by contributions. Kodiak Studios Inc., Brooklyn, N.Y., created the statue with constant consultation with the museum staff. “A great amount of care and thought was put into the creation. She is youthful and reflects the energy of a young female soldier,” Bonnell said. “She is wearing all equipment that soldiers use while in a field training environment or while deployed.” The director gives credit to Ronald Bingham, museum technician, for developing the early concept in 2011, and working with many soldiers and Kodiak Studios to ensure that the finished statue met the numerous exacting specifications — from patches to the hair bun. “All the credit goes to Ron for taking the lead over many months to complete it,” she

said. “Funding was critical and the Friends of the Army Women’s Museum agreed to support the project.” “The female warrior represents all Army women from the Revolutionary War to present and even the future,” said Bingham. “We chose her to be a first lieutenant to show her leadership of today’s Army, and to represent the future of the Army as she progresses in rank and responsibility.” The statue has two unit patches, he noted, “She proudly wears an active duty combat patch representing the 1st Infantry Division and the 94th Infantry Division patch to represent our citizen soldiers — Reserves and National Guard.” He said the statue-making process began in January 2013 with the help of a host of Lee soldiers. Sgt. 1st Class Sherry Williams, formerly with CASCOM, posed for initial photographs with the gear she wore while deployed in Iraq. She later modeled for photos of her hands. Sgt. 1st Class Naomi Rankin, who was with the Religious Support Office, was photographed showing the proper look on a military hair bun. “This was a healthy project,” said Alex Tisth, president of Kodiak, who along with a team of five others worked on Lt. FAWMA. “Every single inch of detail had to be approved. Our focus was to make sure everyone was comfortable with each step.” Prior to the final molding, retired Col. German Velez and Sgt. Heather Norris from Fort Hamilton, N.Y., performed an on-site inspection at the studio in April. Lt. FAWMA is ready to go public. It will be mounted on a pedestal outside the museum along with a bed of more than 200 personalized bricks.

The sculptured head of the Lt. FAWMA female warrior statue was completed in March at Kodiak Studios in Brooklyn, N.Y. “The female warrior represents all Army women from the Revolutionary War to present and even the future,” said Ronald Bingham, Army Women’s Museum technician.

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Sgt. Heather Norris from Fort Hamilton, N.Y., performs a final inspection of the new nearly completed Army Women’s Museum statue in April as Alex Tisth of Kodiak Studios closely watches.

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