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CITY COUNCIL
LOCAL Notice of change in meeting dates COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The regular scheduled City Council meeting of Tuesday, Nov. 18, has been changed to Thursday, Nov. 13, at 5:30 p.m. Also, the regular scheduled meeting of Tuesday, Dec. 9, has been changed to Tuesday, Dec. 16, at 5:30 p.m. All meetings are held in Council Chambers of City Hall, 201 James Ave.
Council to hold public hearing COLONIAL HEIGHTS — City Council will hold a public hearing at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 13, to accept comments on Resolution No. 14-59 — approving the sale of the remaining 1.706 acres of the parcel identified as Gregory Subdivision, PB 10, PG 23 & 24, Block H to Kroger Limited Partnership for $118,900. The 1.706 acre parcel is in the immediate vicinity of the former site of the Colonial Heights Courthouse. A copy of the proposed Resolution is on file for public examination during regular business hours in the City Clerk’s Office in City Hall, 201 James Ave., 804-520-9360; and on the city’s website. All persons affected or interested are invited to be present at the public hearing, when an opportunity will be given for them to be heard. City Council meets in Council Chambers of City Hall, 201 James Ave.
New faces on City Council, School Board By Patrick Kane Staff Writer
COLONIAL HEIGHTS — City council and the school board will have new faces in January, although the elections were hardly a surprise. Three people ran for three seats on City Council, while two candidates ran for two School Board seats. John E. Piotrowski, a longtime employee of E. Alvin Small Funeral Home & Crematory in Colonial Heights, will join city council following the retirement of Milton Freeland. “ I am dedicated to preserving our community’s founding ideas, respectable reputation and quality of life. I also want to be a part of decision making that will impact
our city’s future and to make sure that our citizens remain a top priority,” Piotrowski said in an e-mail. Winning re-election are Mayor C. Scott Davis and Councilor John T. Wood, a former mayor. Davis drew 3,287 votes, Wood took 2,856 votes and Piotrowski, 2,839 votes according to unofficial results Tuesday night. Davis said “there is still much work to be completed in the area of economic envelopment through revitalization, redevelopment and an overall enhancement of community development initiatives.” Wood said he hopes to focus on promoting economic development to generate tax revenues “for reconstruction of aging infrastructure” and “revitalization of declining residential housing
conditions in the city.” Standing outside of the Colonial Heights High School Tech Center polling place Tuesday morning, Doug Harris said he was inspired to run a write-in campaign. “That’s not fair to the voters to not have a choice,” he said. In November 2012, voters returned T. Gregory Kochuba to council, along with incumbents W. Joe Green, Diane Yates and Kenny Frenier. Coming up short were candidates Derward Rollison and Michael Cherry.
the school board. Yates drew 3,524 votes and Agrawal, 2,740 votes. Yates, who retired in 2009 after a 34-year career at Colonial Heights High School, was first elected in 2010 and has served as vice chair and chair. “ I believe that my experience on the board and working in the school system is an asset in trying to solve some of these issues” such as teacher salaries, insurance costs and maintaining school facilities. “My children have grown here, School Board and I’m part of the city, so it’s Krishan Agrawal, a math- time to give a little bit back to the ematics professor at Virginia city,” Agrawal said in an interState University, and Richard view. He hopes to focus on the “Mike” Yates will represent city school system’s success to draw students, teachers and staff on more young families to the city.
COLONIAL HEIGHTS
HALLOWEEN IN THE PARK
Folks enjoy Halloween in the Park, presented by the Hill Neighorhood Association, the city and many partners.
‘It’s Bazaar Time” at Wesley UMC COLONIAL HEIGHTS — Wesley United Methodist Church, located at 3701 Conduit Road, is holding a bazaar from 1-6 p.m. today and from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. 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.
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COLONIAL HEIGHTS — Kids and families in costumes, scary or sweet, filled Flora M. Hill park for candy, games and fun Friday night.
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Cookie Monster eyes a little cookie during Halloween in the Park, presented by the Hill Neighorhood Association, the city and many partners. PATRICK KANE/PROGRESS-INDEX PHOTOS
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Forbes wins another term in Congress Staff Reports
CHESAPEAKE - Facing two challengers, U.S. Rep. Randy Forbes was able to bring out voters for another term in Congress last night. “Two-thirds of Americans feel we are fundamentally heading in the wrong direction,” Forbes said Tuesday night. With 84 percent of precincts reporting, he pulled 60 percent of the vote, compared to 38 percent for Democrat Elliott Fausz and 2 percent for Libertarian Bo Brown. The congressman visited the area on Tuesday morning, greeting voters at the Colonial Heights High School Tech Center polling place with Del. Kirk Cox, R-Colonial Heights. Forbes said it was time for both Democrats and Republicans in Washington to put aside partisan differences and to work together on health care, defense and the economy. “We’re all Americans,” he said. Forbes said even though it
looked like a good night for Republicans, lawmakers needed to make government work for all Americans. “This is a huge election. This is the premier country in the world for democracy and freedom, and the essence of that is people exercising that vote,” Forbes said. “Today, they get a chance to turn this country, get it back on the right track.” Fausz, who works at the familyowned Village News newspaper in Chester, was running his first political campaign. He stepped up after realizing Forbes had no major-party challenger this year. Fausz was born in Kentucky, but grew up in Chester. Brown, who pulled in a distant third place, has a background in accounting and real estate. Forbes has won his last several elections with substantial margins. He beat Portsmouth City Councilor Ella Ward 57-43 percent in 2012; Emporia Doctor Wynne LeGrow 62-37 percent in
U.S. Rep. J. Randy Forbes, R-Va. 4th, and other politicians greet voters outside of the Colonial Heights High School Tech Center polling place Tuesday, Nov. 11. Voters had Senate, Congress and local races to decide, along with a state referendum. PATRICK KANE/PROGRESS-INDEX PHOTOS
2010; and Andrea Miller, 59-40 percent in 2008. The incumbent outspent his Democratic opponents by an average of $865,413 during the 2008-12 elections. It is likely that the federal courtmandated redistricting of the
neighboring third congressional district will impact Forbes’ district when the General Assembly takes up the issue next year. Redistricting has been ordered by a panel of federal judges. Forbes represented the city of Petersburg for many years before a 2012 redistricting.
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g roup of Virginia State University students have been spending a lot of time hanging out a Richmond cemetery. It’s not some Halloweeninspired thing, but rather it’s a dedicated circle of students that have volunteered to clean up a historic cemetery that has been long neglected. Evergreen Cemetery in Richmond is home to the grave sites of numerous influential African-Americans, including Maggie L. Walker, the country's first female bank president, and John Mitchell Jr., civil rights activist and editor of the Richmond Planet newspaper. The cemetery received a historical marker in 2011 and it’s estimated that 15,000 are buried at the cemetery. However, it’s hard to believe it’s a site of historical significance based on the neglect. Limbs and brush cover grave markers and a pile of tires are featured front and center in the cemetery. “We just couldn’t believe it when we saw the pictures. Like this is a cemetery?” said VSU student and project lead Timothy Blanks. On Oct. 11 more than 120 students arrived to to clean up the cemetery. VSU’s School of Business class of 2014 students are taking on the cemetery for their senior project. “It was unbelievable to us that this was an actual cemetery, so we kind of just saw the pictures and I guess you could say fell in love with it and wanted to get involved and make a difference,” Blanks said. Volunteers have been meeting every Saturday during the semester from 9 a.m. to noon to work at the cemetery. The class collectively chose the site for their community based learning project and must develop a strategic plan for perpetual care of the cemetery. The class of 2014 is the first to work at the cemetery, but Blanks said it will be an ongoing project for classes to come. “We’re the first class to start out here so what our overall goal is is to lay a strong foundation for the next class coming in.” Although the students are investing a lot of time into the project and have gotten numerous other organizations on campus involved, it will take a lot of work to get the cemetery back to the condition it should be in. “We’d all like to see a major change, but realistically it’s a tough project. It’s gonna take some years to get it fully restored so our goal is mainly to attract as much attention, get more of the Richmond community involved in it ... The more people we have, the faster we get work done,” he said. VSU’s School of Business class of 2014 should be commended for taking on the cemetery project and moving it forward in what will likely be a multi-year effort.
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YOUR VIEW
When you vote, remember to support our troops The November general election is fast approaching, and I encourage voters to remember our servicemen and women when they visit the polls next month. As the fight against terrorism rages on, we are asking more and more of our military personnel, but we are paying them less and less. Congressman Randy Forbes understands that we need to get our priorities straight. He has been a consistent supporter of pay increases for our service members and has fought the sequestration process that is denying them the compensation that they deserve. Our military men and women put everything on the line for our safety, and we must make them and their families a priority. Jim McGinn Colonial Heights
Federal support needed for Alzheimer's research As an ambassador for the Alzheimer’s Association, I would like to thank Sen. Mark Warner for co-sponsoring the Alzheimer’s Accountability Act (H.R. 4351/S. 2192), which authorizes the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to submit a Professional Judgment Budget to Congress justifying funding for critical Alzheimer’s research. Currently, more than 5 million Americans (including 130,000 Virginians) are living with Alzheimer’s, the most expensive disease in the nation. More expensive than cancer and heart disease. Yet, only 1.7 percent of NIH’s budget goes toward research on this devastating disease. Women are at the epicenter of the Alzheimer’s epidemic. According to the Alzheimer’s Association Women and Alzheimer’s Poll, women are almost two-thirds of all Americans with Alzheimer’s and comprise 60 percent of the unpaid caregivers for family members and friends with Alzheimer’s. That means there are 10 million women who either have Alzheimer’s or are caring for someone with the disease. I am one of the 10 million. My husband and I have multiple parents who suffer with this devastating disease. It can happen to you. Think about this: in her 60s, a woman's estimated lifetime risk for developing Alzheimer's is 1 in 6. For breast cancer it is 1 in 11. The U.S. has a National Plan to Address Alzheimer’s Disease with a goal of preventing and effectively treating Alzheimer’s by 2025, but adequate funding is required to meet that goal. Congress needs to hear about the most promising opportunities and funding needs directly from NIH scientists. To learn how you can join the fight against Alzheimer’s, visit alz.org. MaryAnne Sterling Herndon, Va.
The one place where we can speak Your local City Council meeting is the
one place in this country, at least in our city, where you have the opportunity to come before your elected leaders and voice your concerns, ideas and opinions on a regular basis. In many cities the residents don’t have this opportunity. You might not be able to go to a meeting with your state delegate or US representative on a monthly basis to be informed, ask questions and share your concerns but you can do this with your local leaders, elected and appointed. Why do we pass up the opportunity to speak to your local elected officials? I hear people moan and groan about things going on in our fair city of Colonial Heights but they are never at the meetings. Many residents of the community still have not moved on from the purchase of the old Colonial Heights Baptist Church and the building of the new courthouse. We are way past that and there is a lot more happening that needs your attention. You are allowed to be informed and speak up, so why don't you? There was a time we weren't involved either, so I understand, it took a personal issue for us to realize we can participate in our government. Since we began going to City Council meetings and having a voice, along with a few others, the council does not vote unanimously as much or as quickly as they used to. There is much more discussion and thought. Ordinances that they thought the vote had already been decided upon in their private discussions, have been changed because some of us spoke up. It is amusing to watch as the tide has turned in these meetings from an expected outcome to something totally different. If more residents were present they would not be so quick to just pass items along, especially items affecting your rights and money. The Planning Commission meetings are another important place to come and share concerns and ideas. This is not an elected body. They are volunteers appointed by the council but they actually create and pass onto the council many of the things you moan and groan about. You also have the opportunity to speak at these meetings. I have been alarmed by things I’ve heard at the Planning Commission meetings this year. I don’t believe some in that group know that you actually have rights as a citizen and property owner. Some do not have a clear understanding of how the General Assembly places limits on what the city can regulate on your property and your rights or we would all be in big trouble. If more of you would take just one or two nights a month and come and be part of this great opportunity you could make a difference. Just being there would help, you don't have to speak. Find out where they get all this “free” money they’re spending. Find out why we are getting a walking trail around the city but can't get money to fix our sidewalks. Find out what their next move is on creating a new department in the city for "code enforcement" which they have no money for. Will they or won't they? Find out which council members want a "zero tolerance" policy on code enforcement; no warnings
just fines and fees. The City Council does not even know all the ordinances and zoning codes but you are expected to know them. Ask them about the chickens. We have animal control approving chicken coops because there is an ordinance that says you can have three chickens but the city attorney informed the council recently in a council meeting that it's actually illegal to have chickens in the city according to zoning codes which trump ordinances. This was a surprise to all the council members. This is something the city attorney warned the council about this summer in their "code enforcement" discussions. Making more laws often has unintended consequences like one department saying one thing and another saying something else. And did you know some on the council wanted a cigarette tax and that it would have taken at least two years and two+ new city employees to implement before any money was collected? That did not go anywhere but don't think it won't come up again. They know these other localities are raking in the big bucks from this tax on the poor. They want to grow government and increases the taxes you pay. Once a tax is implemented it will not be removed. And don't forget the $7 million dollar upgrade to the city's communication system that they are going to have to raise your property taxes to pay for. That's just a sample, there's much more going on. If you're interested in participating in your local government you can find the meeting dates on the city's website calendar, get email alerts or just call the city clerk's office. Hope to see you there. Ann Hoopsick Colonial Heights
Why saying no is critical to your success We're all enlightened and intelligent enough to understand what we have a right to and what we shouldn't settle for. We feel comfortable declaring things like: No, I will not be treated as a second-class citizen. No, I will not accept unequal pay. No, I will not compromise my morals, ethics or personal boundaries. But it's a tricky thing to say "no" when the stakes aren't quite so high, when you're not being bullied, violated or shoved. Instances when you receive speaking invitations you may not have time for, job offers you don't need, workshops to attend or chances to promote your work that could be great, but aren't necessary. In those cases you don't have to say yes, but you do. And you should know that saying "no" because you're not interested is reason enough. We're in the world to help others, remember when passion and physical beauty fade, your shared love for Jesus Christ will sustain you through the storms of life. Therefore, a commitment to stand on the bedrock of God's Word is not negotiable. Wayne Robert Scott Petersburg
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WEEKEND FRIDAY and SATURDAY Community bazaar from 1-6 p.m. Friday and from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday at Wesley United Methodist Church, 3701 Conduit Road, Colonial Heights. Event will feature refinished antique furniture, antiques and collectables, stained glass lamps, Christmas wreaths and arrangements, gift baskets, 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., barbecue Boston butts will be available for purchase. 22nd annual Holly Jolly Jubilee from 4-8 p.m. Friday and from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday in the Activities Building, behind Woodlawn Baptist Church, 3120 Woodlawn Avenue (behind Burger King) Colonial Heights. Event will feature handmade items, doll clothes, floral arrangements, Christmas, holiday and seasonal decorations and gifts for all occasions. There will also be homemade soups and
candies, pies and baked goods. Door prizes include a handmade quilt and gift basket. Proceeds go to church projects. Admission is free.
SATURDAY The Petersburg Symphony Orchestra will sponsor a free concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday in the Colonial Heights High School auditorium, 3600 Conduit Road, Colonial Heights. For more information, contact Florence Rhue at 804-861-1131. Above: A little pumpkin plays during Halloween in the Park, presented by the Hill Neighorhood Association, the city and many partners. Kids in costumes, scary or sweet, filled the park for candy, games and fun Friday night.
“Vette’s for Vets” Car Show sponsored by VFW Post #637 in cooperation with the Corvette Club of Richmond, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, at 1400 Lynchburg St. Proceeds from this event will benefit the VFW’s outreach programs. More than 30 Corvettes will be on display. There will also be 50/50 drawings, raffles, food, music and more. The show is free and open to the public. For more information, call 269-397-0030 or 804-452-4244 or email: cdrpost637@ va.vfwwebmail.com
Left: Royals enjoy a snack during Halloween in the Park, presented by the Hill Neighorhood Association, the city and many partners. Kids in costumes, scary or sweet, filled the park for candy, games and fun Friday night.
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FALL COLLECTION
Colonial Heights to provide leaf removal services COLONIAL HEIGHTS — Colonial Heights will provide convenient leaf removal services in city neighborhoods beginning Nov. 10. The City of Colonial Heights Department of Public Works is pleased to
announce that convenient leaf removal services will be provided in city neighborhoods again this year. Each fall, residents collect and stockpile loose leaves along city streets, which city crews remove and make available to local
recycling businesses. Leaf removal operations will occur in three main service areas, each consisting of three to four neighborhoods. Signs will be installed on adjacent thoroughfares to let residents know in advance
when service is scheduled in their area. Leaves will be collected and removed during the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday through Friday, beginning Nov. 10, and ending Jan. 30, 2015. Residents are asked to
place leaves along street frontages and roadsides one week before service is scheduled to begin in their neighborhood. Residents can assist leaf removal operations by keeping parked vehicles clear of leaf piles.
Residents may contact the Public Works Department at 804-520-9372 for more information. Residents may view the 2014-2015 Neighborhood Leaf Removal Schedule and Map at www.colonialheightsva.gov
once again sponsoring its Thanksgiving Meal Gift Package Program to help 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 (valued at approximately $25). Your cash donation toward a gift card or gift package will provide an area family in need with a Thanksgiving Meal (and lot’s of leftovers). The gift package will include: one 40-ounce can of yams or sweet potatoes; two bags of stuffing mix or two boxes of stuffing; one 13-ounce box of instant
mashed potatoes; two cans or packages of gravy; one 14-ounce can of cranberry sauce; one box of hot chocolate; two 15-ounce cans of corn; one box of tea bags; two 15-ounce cans of green vegetables; and one box or bag of cookies. In 2013, CCHASM was able to provide Thanksgiving Meal Gift Packages and a $15 gift card to 2,039 families (over 7,000 adults and children). The goal this year is to reach 3,000 families through this program. The distribution will take place at the Chesterfield County Fairgrounds Exhibition Center on Saturday, Nov. 22, and will be for
pre-registered area residents living in Chesterfield, Colonial Heights, Dinwiddie, Hopewell, and Prince George. Residents must pre-register with CCHASM prior to receiving a Thanksgiving Meal Package. Registrations are taken Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at 804-796-2749 – as long as matching pledges are available. All donations are tax deductible and greatly welcomed. Donations may be sent to CCHASM, P.O. Box 1741, Chesterfield, VA 23832. Or, sent in through PayPal or credit card on the organization’s secure website at www.cchasm.
org For more information, contact CCHASM at 7963715 ext. 1 or 2. CCHASM’s mission is to provide food, financial assistance, and career clothing to area residents who have experienced or are experiencing an emergency situation which threatens their survival needs. CCHASM has been serving area residents for over 26 years through its 25 Alliance Food Pantries, Career Clothes Closet for Women, and with utility, rent, and other financial assistance as funds are available. Its largest program of the year is the Thanksgiving Meal Gift Package Program.
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BRIEFLY
Local resident graduates from Radford University RADFORD — Janette Danielle Keyser of Colonial Heights graduated from Radford University at the end of the summer session. Keyser, the daughter of Anna Marie Keyser of Glenview Avenue, earned a Bachelor of Science degree in English.
Buy a turkey, feed a family CHESTERFIELD — The Chesterfield-Colonial Heights Alliance for Social Ministry (CCHASM) is
COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The city’s annual Christmas parade – a longtime Colonial Heights tradition - will begin at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2, on the Boulevard. The nighttime parade is a unique event that draws people from all over the Tri-Cities area and has traditionally been managed for many years by the Colonial Heights Jaycees. For many of our long-time residents, the Jaycees Christmas Parade of year’s past evokes very fond memories. The Jaycees are to be commended for
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VOLLEYBALL
COLONIALS TOP ROYALS, 3-1 By Court Wills Sports Writer
COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The Colonial Heights girls volleyball team wanted to end on a good note. For four seniors, Kayla Boyd, Lindsey Nowland, Taylor Banty and Erin Page they did exactly that against visiting Prince George on Tuesday, Oct. 28. The Colonials defeated the Royals 3-1 (25-17, 23-25, 25-14, 25-12) to pick up their 14th win of the season. "With this senior class, I'm losing a lot. I haven't had a back line like that in a long time and that's because of Erin Page and Lindsey Nowland who have been great back there," said Colonial Heights coach Toni Martin. "Having Taylor back there, I know she's going to pass the ball and put up a ball that I know my hitters can hit. And with Kayla, what can you not say about her. She's played all year round for the past two and a half years. She's worked hard on her own and she's the only one of my seniors that only plays volleyball." However, Prince George would not make Colonial Heights' senior night an easy one. In the first two games, the Colonials and Royals traded back and forth with little runs in which they hoped would pay off. Colonial Heights pulled off the first game and Prince George pulled off the upset in the second game. "I don't know really what happened in those first two games. I think that they had so much going on coming into the match with it being senior night and there were a lot of emotions attached to it," Martin said. "They knew that if we were still in the Central District that we would be 14-0 and be undefeated as well, as three of them had single season records on the line." In the first game, there were five ties before it was Prince George pulling ahead at 10-6. Within that drive for the Royals, Abbi Pannill was on fire for the visitors with three straight aces. But that lead only lasted so long as the Colonials worked through their problems and went on a 5-1 run against the Royals.
Colonial Heights’ Jimisha Harris (11) hits against Prince George’s Lexi Lyons (4) during Tuesday night’s game at CHHS. PHOTOS BY PATRICK KANE/PROGRESS-INDEX PHOTOS
Ava Adenauer was solid on serve which helped set up long points that forced some of the Royals hits to go long or in the net. The first game would remain tight for three more ties until Boyd got a key hit off the block to go ahead for the Colonials at 14-13. With Boyd's consistent hitting as well as the Colonials playing more in sync, the Royals got anxious and started hitting long. Later in the second game, it was Colonial Heights that got off to a good start as the home team went ahead at 12-7. Within that stride, Prince George could not find a rhythm but were on the cusp. It took Erica Wilson finding the open spot that sparked Prince George to get back on track. Colonial Heights continued to hold a lead but that lead was not solid as Wilson got another point off a block to cut the lead to 15-11 for Prince George. It was at that moment
Colonial Heights’ Kayla Boyd (6) hits against Prince George’s Abbi Pannill (7) during Tuesday night’s game at CHHS. Colonial Heights’ Lindsey Nowland (13) bumps against Prince George during Tuesday night’s game at CHHS.
that the Royals couldn't miss a beat as they went on a 7-0 run and within that time, Jocelyn Perkins was finding her stride with her outside hitting.
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POLICE LOG
The following information was provided by the Colonial Heights Police Department.
‘Taps’ is performed during the 2013 Colonial Heights Veteran’s Day ceremony at the War Memorial. This year’s ceremony takes place Tuesday, Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. PROGRESS-INDEX FILE PHOTOS
CEREMONY TO COMMEMORATE VETERANS DAY Contributed Report
COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The Colonial Heights American Legion Post 284, along with VFW Post 2239 and other local veterans organizations, will hold a Veterans Day commemoration ceremony at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11. The patriotic ceremony, to be held in front of the Colonial Heights War Memorial on the Boulevard, will include a wreaths laying ceremony by various veterans organizations and a 21 gun salute by soldiers from Fort Lee. Mayor Scott Davis as well as other local community leaders will be in attendance. Col. Ronald Kirklin, the commandant of the U.S. Army Quartermaster School, will serve as guest speaker. All members of the community are welcome to attend. For more information about the Veterans Day ceremony or the American Legion e-mail adj.post284@verizon.net
A gun salute is rendered during the 2013 Colonial Heights Veteran’s Day ceremony at the War Memorial. This year’s ceremony will take place at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11.
■ Campbell, Chantell Nicole, 22, of the 2100 block of Accomodation Street, Richmond was charged with larceny:grand on Sept. 29. ■ Jackson, Somalia E., 21, of the 500 block of Fairfax Avenue, Colonial Heights was charged with larceny:petit on Sept. 29. ■ James Jr., Thomas, 56, of the 5900 block of Boydton Plank Road, N. Dinwiddie was charged with driving under influence on Sept. 29. ■ Smith, Deonte Alexander, 35, of the 5900 block of Sentry Hill Court, Dinwiddie was charged with fail to appear on Sept. 29. ■ Westcarr, Cianna Raneze, 20, of the 200 block of Perrywood Court, Aberdeen, MD was charged with fail to appear on Sept. 29. ■ Anderson, Laron Antoine, 25, of the 140 block of E Duval, Philadelphia, PA was charged with forgery:banknotes; fraud:false pretense; conspiracy; aid or abet in larceny on Sept. 30. ■ Batts, Tanya Lashay, 48, of the 1100 block of Beazley Street, Petersburg, was charged with probation:violation on Sept. 30. ■ Bowden, Michael Damien, 21, of the 7700 block of Jubra Drive, Chesterfield was charged with larceny:petit; child neglect/ cont to del mino on Sept. 30. ■ Crenshaw, Trevon Delvez 26, of the 300 block of N. Dunlop Street, Petersburg was charged with probation:violation on Sept. 30. ■ Davis Jr., Alfred S., 22, of the 100 block of Lieutenants Run, Petersburg was charged with concealed weapon on Sept. 30. ■ Dillard, Javonda Lashelle, 21, of the 400 block of Gray Street, Jarratt was charged with fraud:false pretense on Sept. 30. ■ Goodwin, Brandon Tyler, 21, of the 800 block of Conduit Road was charged with probation:violation on Sept. 30. ■ Sorden, Michael N C, 27, of the 5700 block of Carver Heights Drive, Chester was charged with fail to appear on April 30. ■ Thompson, Anthony Lamar, 21, of the 9300 block of Fox Run Drive, N. Chesterfield was charged with fail to appear on Sept. 30. ■ Walton, Dustin Lee, 21, of the 3800 block of Dogwood Avenue, Chester was charged with child neglect/cont to del mino on Sept. 30. SEE LOG, V6
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CHURCH DIRECTORY
Christ Community Church
526-1350.
Address: Meets at Lakeview Elementary School, 401 Taswell Ave. For more information or directions, call 520-6200, or www.christcommunitychurchva. org.
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.
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 5204988 or visit www. colonialchristianchurch. com.
Colonial Heights Baptist Address: 17201 Jeff Davis Highway. For more information, call 526-0424 or visit www. chbaptist.com.
CH Nazarene Church Address: 601 East Ellerslie Avenue. For more information, call 526-6920.
Colonial Heights Presbyterian Address: 211 Lynchburg Avenue. For more information, call 526-0929 or visit http://www.colonialheightspres.org.
Community Christian Fellowship Address: Meets at Matoaca Middle School, West campus. For more information, call 526-8260 or visit www.ccfnet1.org.
Covenant Christian Address: 542 South Park 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.
Life Church
Lifeline Fellowship Church Services are held at Salem Church Elementary School, 9600 Salem Church Road, in Chesterfield. For more information, call 804-839-3136.
Lyons Avenue Bible Church Address: 516 Lyons Avenue. For 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.
Oaklawn Baptist Address: 7925 Hickory Road, Chesterfield. For more information, call 804-526-5649.
Prayer Vigil Ministry The Tri-Cities Prayer Vigil Ministry has a prayer line open for prayer requests seven days a week including holidays from 7 p.m. to midnight. Local number is 804-425-6370, 804861-2609 and toll-free long distance 1-800443-3155. Someone is always available to take calls.
Prince of Peace Outreach Center Address: 107 Pickwick Avenue. For more information or transportation, call Overseer Walter J. Mason at 834-2356.
St. Ann Catholic Church Address: 17111 Jefferson Davis Highway. For more information, call 526-2548.
St. Michael’s Episcopal Church Address: The corner of Ellerslie Avenue and Old Town Drive. For more information, call 526-1790.
Fellowship Baptist Swift Creek Baptist Church Church Address: 21000 Chesterfield Avenue, Ettrick. For more information call 526-6184 or 590-2277.
Highland Methodist Address: 125 E. Westover Avenue. For more information, call 526-3870.
Immanuel Baptist Address: 620 Lafayette Avenue. For more information, call 526-3276 or www.ibc4family.com.
Ivey Memorial U.M. Church Address: 17120 Jefferson Davis Highway. For more information, call
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR
Address: 18510 Branders Bridge Road. For more information, call 520-1211.
Walthall Baptist Church 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.
The Knights Templar of Appomattox Commandery No. 6 of Petersburg and the Grand Commandery of Virginia recently presented the Rev. Alan Little, minister of Colonial Christian Church in Colonial Heights, with a certificate entitling him to a two-week trip to the Holy Land with all expenses paid. The Knights Templar sponsors two ministers from Virginia each year. Pictured from left to right are: Robin Sowers and Bobby Hines with Knights Templar; the Rev. Alan Little; Joe Westfall and Ken Smith, both with Knights Templar. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Church minister awarded two-week trip to Holy Land COLONIAL HEIGHTS — On Sunday, Oct. 12, the Rev. Alan Little, minister at Colonial Christian Church (Disciples of
Christ), 295 Dunlop Fa r m s B o u l e v a r d , received a certificate from the Knights Templar of Appomattox Commander y No. 6
of Petersburg and the Grand Commandery of Virginia, entitling him to a two-week trip to the Holy Land with all expenses paid. He will
be leaving in February 2015 for the trip. Two ministers are sponsored each year from Virginia by the Knights Templar.
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to put away the final point for the Royals to even the match at 1-1. "In the first set we came out prepared for Prince George and did what we could do, but in the second set that didn't work out so much," Martin said. "We didn't pass the ball well and we weren't doing the things we normally do well good. We were hitting out of bounds and our decision to decide to cheat instead of moving our feet on the back row got us beat." Despite that second game, the Colonials regrouped for the next two games as they held the Royals under 14 points. Prince George was not able to make any significant runs within the next two games against Colonial Heights. The little things that had been hurting the Royals in the first game had started to come back. Colonial Heights took its game to another level which gave the home team the extra boost it needed to get its 14th victory of the season. For Prince George, Lexi Lyons contributed 27 set assists, three blocks and 10 digs as Perkins added 17 kills and 13 blocks. Wilson
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their many years of making the annual Christmas parade into a true community event. Effective this year, the city of Colonial Heights has assumed full management control of the parade. Among city staff, the primary coordinator of this year’s parade will be the Recreation & Parks Department. All inquiries regarding the event should be made through the department director, Craig Skalak, at Shepherd Stadium, 901 Meridian Avenue, (804) 520-9390 or by emailing christmasparade@ colonialheightsva.gov. While it will be the city’s goal to maintain the parade’s traditions consistent with those from
Colonial Heights brings it in during Tuesday night’s game hosting Prince George. PATRICK KANE/PROGRESS-INDEX PHOTOS
earned 12 kills and 16 digs. Boyd led the Colonials with 25 kills putting her at 342 kills for her senior season. Boyd breaks her own record as well as finishes with over 1,200 career kills. She looks to finish in the top 10 in the VHSL record books. Boyd also added 9 digs. Nowland contributed 15 digs, 2 aces and Adenauer earned 33 set assists, 2 blocks and three aces. Banty added 5 aces and 7 digs as Page had 5 aces and 8 digs. Colonial Heights moved to 14-8 on the season. PRINCE GEORGE 17 25 14 12 Colonial Heights’ Erin Hood (4) hits against Prince COLONIAL George’s Ashley Brown (29) during Tuesday night’s HEIGHTS 25 23 25 25 game at CHHS. years past, there will be some new elements to this year’s event: ■ The parade will be on the ‘new and improved’ Boulevard; and will end at the new City Courthouse; ■ All parade units will be required to reflect a Holiday theme or the theme chosen by the parade committee, and must not be predominantly commercial in nature; ■ Limits will be placed on the number of similar groups permitted this year.
Poplar Grove Luminary program PETERSBURG — On Saturday, Petersburg National Battlefield will honor veterans past and present by literally shedding light on the gravesites of those who made the ultimate
sacrifice in order to defend their country. The ninth annual Luminary program will take place at Poplar Grove National Cemetery. The event begins at 5:30 p.m. and ends at 8 p.m. Parking for the event will be at Good Shepherd Baptist Church, located at 2223 South Crater Road. Free shuttle buses will transport visitors to and from the cemetery. The last shuttle bus to depart for the cemetery will leave at 7:30 p.m. There will be no parking allowed at Poplar Grove National Cemetery. This event may be cancelled due to bad weather. For more information, including program status or to register as a volunteer, please call Petersburg National Battlefield at (804) 7323531, ext. 200.
LOG From Page V5 ■ Bonilla, Nastassia Alyssa, 26, of the 3800 block of Orkney Road, Colonial Heights was charged with violation of court order on Oct.1. ■ Caddell, Brittanie Merie, 18, of the 20900 block of Boydton Plank Road, McKenney was charged with larceny:petit on Oct. 1. ■ Davis, Amanda Lewis, 26, of the 15600 block of Keelers Mill Road, Dewitt was charged with larceny:shoplifting more $200; trespassing:general on Oct. 1 ■ Deas, William Clifton, 83, of the 200 block of Cameron Avenue, Colonial Heights was charged with assault & battery family member on Oct. 1.
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Friday, Nov. 7 COLONIAL HEIGHTS — Youth basketball registration deadline is Friday. Registration will be accepted all day Friday at Shepherd Stadium, 901 Meridian Ave. For more information, call 804-520-9391. DINWIDDIE — AlAnon Family Groups for family and friends of alcoholics meets from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. each Friday at Kenwood United Methodist Church, 25200 Ritchie Ave., Petersburg. For more information, call 733-7395. 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. COLO NIAL HEIGHTS — The National Alliance on Mental Illness Connection Recovery Support program meets 12:30 p.m. each Friday 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 each Friday at 10 a.m. at: Second Presbyterian Church, 419 W. Washington St. (round the back come upstairs). Meetings are also also held at 5:30 p.m. each 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.
Saturday, Nov. 8 CHESTERFIELD — The Tri-City Virginia Chapter of Newborns In Need will meet from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. the second Saturday of the month at Chester Christian Church, located at 4330 Curtis St., Chester. For more information, call 804-681-0131. 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.
Sunday, Nov. 9 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. Food is available for a nominal fee. For directions, visit the website at www.chmoose. com or call 526-1537. PETERSBURG — Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are held each Sunday at 9:30 a.m. at the TriCity Club, located at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in the rear of the building, (access through North Market Street in the large parking lot. The doors are at the top of the ramp). Call 24/7 for the AA hot line and more information, 452-1959.
Monday, Nov. 10 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, call 804-720-2340. 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 http://mysite. verizon.net/legion284 or call 526-5656. 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. 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 Transatlantic Brides and Parents Association, a British Heritage Society, will meet at 2 p.m. Monday at the Colonial Heights Public Library, 1000 Yacht Basin Drive. For information, call Valerie Jones at 804-5261731. This group meets the second Monday of each month. COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The Tri-City Coin Club will meet at 5:30 p.m. Monday at the Colonial Heights Public Library, 1000 Yacht Basin Drive. For information, call George Minson at 804526-2939. This club meets the second Monday of each month. MATOACA — The Retired Teachers Club of Petersburg and Vicinity will meet at 1 p.m. Monday at the Baptist Children’s Home, Ritchie MultiPurpose Building and Learning Center, 6900 Hickory Road. For information, call Filmore Martin, Membership chairman, at 804-732-3048. This club meets the second Monday of the month.
Tuesday, Nov. 11 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. 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 Tri-Cities Hokie Club and Alumni Association meets at 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month at the Colonial Heights Vocational School on Conduit Road. HOPEWELL — The Brain Injury Association of Virginia facilitates a free monthly support group for adults living with brain injury, as well as family, friends and other concerned people in the lives of those living with injury. This group meets from 6:157:45 p.m. Tuesday at the Hopewell branch of the Appomattox Regional Library System, 209 E. Cawson St. For more information about this group, contact Mary Wallace at 355-5748 or email mary@ biav.net. This group meets the second Tuesday of each month. CHESTERFIELD — Chesterfield County Domestic and Sexual Violence Resource Center is facilitating an anonymous community support group for victims of domestic and sexual violence on the second and fourth Tuesdays from 6 to 7:30 p.m. If you are interested in attending, call 804-318- 8265 for more information. This support group is confidential. Anything you say is kept in strict confidence, as is the location. You do not need to use your name unless you choose to do so. The group’s goal is to support, encourage and provide resources to participants.
Wednesday, Nov. 12 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. HOPEWELL — The Multiple Sclerosis Self-Help Group meets at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Riverview on the Appomattox Rehab Center. For more information, call Melanie at 526-9129. This group meets the second Wednesday of the month. COLONIAL HEIGHTS — Colonial Heights Post 284 Auxiliary meets
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Former city official pleads guilty to embezzlement Maximum punishment for the charge is 20 years in prison COLONIAL HEIGHTS — Fo r m e r b u i l d i n g inspector Kevin Joyce has pleaded guilty to embezzling nearly $5,000 while in office. The 58-year-old pleaded guilty on Oct. 20 after he was indicted Sept. 2 by a grand jury and arrested on Sept. 5. According to the indictment, Joyce embezzled funds from November 2010 through Aug. 8, 2014. He faced
one count of embezzlement, which is a felony. The maximum punishment for the charge is 20 years in prison. The former official is currently out on bond and resigned from his position on Aug. 18. He is scheduled to appear in Colonial Heights Circuit Court for a pre-sentence report on Feb. 3, 2015. City Manager Thomas Mattis gave Joyce the option of resigning or being fired. "He chose to resign immediately," Mattis said. He called the situation "disappointing and
unfortunate." Mattis said the city found out money was being taken through "routine procedures," such as processing permits while Joyce was on vacation. He said this made the city look further into the issue. Mattis said the city has already implemented changes when it comes to handling money, but no major changes were required. "We're satisfied we're on top of the major issue right now," he said, adding the city will be able to prevent embezzlement from happening again.
Wednesday at the Post Home, 505 Springdale Ave. The Executive Committee meets at 6 p.m., followed by a social at 7. The general meeting begins at 7:30. For membership information, contact Betty Medeiros at 896-1482. The Auxiliary meets the second Wednesday of the month. COLONIAL HEIGHTS — TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) No. 485 meets each Wednesday morning at Colonial Heights Library, 1000 Yacht Basin Drive. Weighins begin at 8:15 a.m. and the meetings start at 9. For more 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 526-0689. Money raised supports youth projects in the community. CHESTERFIELD — Chesterfield County Domestic and Sexual Violence Resource Center hosts a free, on-going support group for survivors of domestic and sexual violence 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays. New members are welcome to join at any time. For information or to enroll, call 706-1281. PETERSBURG — Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are held each Wednesday at 10 a.m. at: Second Presbyterian Church, 419 W. Washington St. (round the back come upstairs). Alcoholics Anonymous 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.
Thursday, Nov. 13 COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The City Council will hold a meeting and public hearing at 7 p.m. Thursday in Council Chambers of City Hall, 201 James Ave. During the public hearing, council will be accepting comments on Resolution No. 14-59 - which is approving the sale of the remaining 1.706 acres of the parcel identified as Gregory Subdivision, PB 10, PG 23 & 24, Block H to Kroger Limited Partnership I for $118,900. The 1.706 acre parcel is in the immediate vicinity of the former site of the Colonial Heights Courthouse. FORT LEE — The Tri-City Toastmasters Club meets the second Thursday of each month from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. at the Defense Commissary Agency in Multipurpose Room 6. The club is open to the public. For more information, visit the website at 8662.toastmastersclub.org. COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The Colonial Heights Lions Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Dante’s Pizzeria. For more information, call Ralph Dunn, secretary, at 748-4810. This club meets the second and fourth Thursday of each month. HOPEWELL — A monthly multiple sclerosis support group meets from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Thursday at Riverview on the Appomattox Rehab Center, 201 Eppes St. For more information, call 541-1445. This group meets the second Thursday of the month. COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The Rotary Club of Colonial Heights meets at the Hilton Garden Inn, Southpark Boulevard, each Thursday at 7 a.m. 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 804-526-1537. 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 804-732-3931. COLONIAL HEIGHTS — Southside Regional Medical Center sponsors a free bereavement support group at 7 p.m. on the second and fourth Thursday of each month at Southside Rehabilitation Services, 430 Clairmont Court, Suite 120. For more information, call Chaplain Don Phelps at 765-5593. 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 Colonial Heights Senior Citizens Club meets each Thursday. This week there will be a business meeting, bingo and celebration of November birthdays. On the first three Thursdays of the month, and any fifth Thursday, the club meets at 1:15 p.m. at the community building, 157 Roanoke Avenue. The fourth Thursday is a monthly luncheon at area restaurants by reservation with Joan Light at 526-5884. The Colonial Heights Senior Citizens Club is sponsored by the City of Colonial Heights Department of Recreation and Parks. Any resident of Colonial Heights, 50 years of age or older, is invited to join meetings. For more information, call Mildred Morrison at 526-3497.