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LOCAL Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The Colonial Heights Turkey Trot is a 5K and I Mile Fun Run/ Walk on Thanksgiving morning designed to celebrate healthy living in Colonial Heights and to support Colonial Heights Public Schools. The event is sponsored by the Colonial Heights Chamber of Commerce and is held at Colonial Heights High School, 3600 Conduit Road. The run/walk begins at 9 a.m. Same-day registration runs from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. The cost is $10 per person. Thanksgiving themed costumes/hats are encouaged. To pre-register or for more information, call (804) 5265872. To be guaranteed a T-shirt, you must register by Nov. 20.
Santa’s Workshop COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The city’s children are invited later this month to join Santa and his Elves to decorate Christmas ornaments, cookies and more while enjoying live holiday music performances. Santa’s Workshop will be held from 5-6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29, at the Courthouse, located at 550 Boulevard. Ornaments made during Santa’s workshop may be placed on the city’s tree prior to the official tree lighting, which will follow the workshop. The cost to participate in the workshop is $5 for each child. To register, contact the Recreation and Parks office at (804) 520-9390.
Christmas Tree Lighting COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The city will host its annual “Christmas Tree Lighting” on Saturday, Nov. 29, at the Courthouse, 550 Boulevard. The event is free and will feature live musical performances and dance routines that begin at 6 p.m. The tree lighting will occur at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call (804) 520-9390.
Quartermaster General Col. Ronald Kirklin offers the keynote address for the Veterans Day service held Tuesday morning at the War Memorial in Colonial Heights. PATRICK KANE/PROGRESS-INDEX PHOTOS
VETERANS DAY
HONORING
THOSE WHO SERVED Post 284 and Robert E. Lee Post 2239, Veterans of Foreign Wars, along with COLONIAL HEIGHTS - Dozens many other participating groups. enjoyed a patriotic celebration of those Col. Ronald Kirklin, U.S. Army Quarwho served our country on Veterans Day, termaster General, offered the keynote Tuesday, Nov. 11. A ceremony was held at speech. In addition, the Tussing Elementhe War Memorial by American Legion tary Singers wowed the crowd with their From Staff Reports
latest patriot song; Mayor C. Scott Davis offered a proclamation; and many red, white & blue wreaths were placed at the memorial. MORE PHOTOS, V3
Christmas Parade COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The city’s 62nd Annual Christmas Parade will begin at 7 p.m. Dec. 2 on the Boulevard. For more information, call (804) 520-9390.
Cutest Pet Contest COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The city’s Recreation and Parks is hosting a free Cutest Pet Contest for city residents only. Contest entrants are asked to submit a copy of their favorite pet photo along with contact information and a caption. Photos should be dropped off at Shepherd Stadium, 901 Meridian Ave. Gift cards to Petsmart will be awarded to first through third place winners of the contest. The deadline to submit photos is Dec. 5.
Tussing Elementary students sing their latest patriotic song at the Veterans Day service held Tuesday morning at the War Memorial in Colonial Heights.
COMMUNITY CLOSE-UP
Art Snyder Art Snyder, who retired from the U.S. Army as a sergeant major, participated in the Veterans Day service held Tuesday morning at the War Memorial in Colonial Heights.
Meeting date change COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The regular scheduled City Council 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.
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The Color Guard retires the flags, wrapping up the Veterans Day service held Tuesday morning at the War Memorial in Colonial Heights.
Art Snyder
Q: When did you join the service? A: I joined the Army back when they were in the draft. I couldn't find a job so I decided to go regular Army. I went in 1954. I retired in 1984 with 30 years, as a sergeant major. I was stationed at Lancaster but I used Fort Lee as my retirement station. I'm from Pittsburg. We were just
talking about our Steelers! Q: What did you do in the service? A: Supply. First couple years I was infantry and artillery, I didn't really want to do that for 20 years or 30 years so I went quartermaster. Quartermaster was the way to go! Every Saturday, we go to the museum and give history of the quartermasters to the young troops. Q: Why do you think is important for people to pause and remember veterans? A: I think it's a great idea. Around
here they do a lot. (Delegate) Kirk Cox and (Congressman) Randy Forbes, they do a lot for the veterans and I appreciate all they do. Q: How did serving in the military affect the rest of your life? A: I didn't particularly care to get out of the military. After I came out, I went in the Petersburg Sheriff's Office for 14 years. It was probably the closest I could have got to the military other than the police department. I retired out of there in '97. I volunteer with my church, I volunteer for the (American) Legion and the VFW.
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OUR VIEW
Sentence should reflect public trust betrayal
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evin Joyce has betrayed the public trust. Joyce was a former building inspector for the city of Colonial Heights. And he was corrupt. Last month, he 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. He resigned from his position on Aug. 18. City Manager Thomas Mattis gave Joyce the option of resigning or being fired. Joyce resigned. Mattis said the situation was "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. We are pleased that the city has taken procedural steps to flag potential embezzlement again. But most procedures can be breached by a clever person. That is why governments and businesses rely on honest, trustworthy employees. There are far too many cases of individuals that betray a public trust. A recent example was a Dinwiddie County man who pleaded guilty in August to taking more than $100,000 from a trust fund established to help pay a 9-yearold boy's medical bills. Floyd W. Abernathy III, 46, and his wife set up the fund in 2004 for Baylor Lindsay, who has a rare blood disease. Abernathy pleaded guilty to misdemeanor embezzlement. He received a 12-month suspended sentence and made restitution of $144,355. Baylor Lindsay, 9, was diagnosed with Fanconi anemia, a rare disorder that forced him to have a bone marrow transplant in 2008. Although Abernathy made restitution, he avoided jail time for the crime of stealing money from a child with cancer - money that was raised by the community. Now comes Joyce’s day of sentencing. He is scheduled to appear in Colonial Heights Circuit Court for a pre-sentence report on Feb. 3, 2015. In that report, a judge will learn about Joyce and whether there were any extenuating circumstances in his life related to the crime. We are not a judge or a jury, but the judge in this case needs to look very closely, not only at Joyce and his crime, but the betrayal of trust against the public. Joyce was literally stealing from the public and his sentence should reflect that.
YOUR VIEWS
Challenge yourself: Apply to the Virginia Military Institute Five years ago I was a senior at Thomas Dale High School in the midst of applying to college. The majority of my friends were applying to other state institutions, while I chose the Virginia Military Institute (VMI). While nothing is wrong with any of those schools, I knew they were not for me. I wanted a physical, mental, and emotional challenge and a college experience that would prepare me for the military, private sector, and public service. These past four years at VMI have provided a unique learning opportunity and experience that I could not have received at other colleges and universities. Very few colleges and universities stress and enforce honor, integrity, selfless service, and imbue a love of learning into their students and alumni. It is these values that have allowed VMI alumni to lead our country, commonwealth, and local communities. We can look at the alumni base and see VMI alumni who have had profound impacts at all levels. Look at George Marshall (former secretary of state and secretary of defense) or Gen. John Jumper (former chief of staff for the United States Air Force) for great statesmen and military leaders. Look at Ralph Northman (current lieutenant governor of Virginia) or Scott Lingamfelter (current member of the Virginia House of Delegates) for leaders of the commonwealth. Look at Onza Hyatt or J.W. Enochs (both successful entrepreneurs and business leaders) for their work in the city of Hopewell. Whether you join the military, the private sector, or public service, VMI will afford you the resources to become a young leader to tackle the challenges we face at each level. I challenge you to give VMI a chance as my grandfather, Stoney Partin, did to his six grandchildren. Sure it will be difficult; it will try you physically, mentally, and emotionally, but by May 16, 2019, you will have the skills and work ethic to succeed in all walks of life. In words of the famous Gen. “Stonewall” Jackson that are inscribed in the VMI Barracks: "You May Be Whatever You Resolve To Be." Resolve not, to do ordinary, but to do extraordinary! Early decision is Nov.15 and regular decision is Feb. 1 for VMI. Challenge yourself and apply to the Virginia Military Institute! Johnny Partin Hopewell
Did editorial cartoon miss its mark? A political cartoon is a cartoon that is supposed to make a point about a political issue or event. Your Ebola cartoon of Wed., Oct. 22, 2014, follows a long line of The Progress-Index supported cartoon bias toward a clear liberal view of the United States. If what Bill O’Reilly is shown to believe and espouse toward the Ebola crisis warrants even a “cartoon” strait jacket, then you disrespect what I think almost 60 million Americans believe we should be doing. This comes from the number of citizens who voted against Obama
in 2012, i.e. conservatives, (out of 127 million voting). I have 0 friends who do not support the four things the O’Reilly cartoon character is espousing and in 62 years, I have a lot of friends. This administration’s handling of keeping Ebola out of the U.S., is like: a mother who leaves her front door unlocked. Her child stays sick and wonders why. Well, the mom says, it’s because all people can just come thru our front door including sick ones and you catch it from them. The child then looks at mom and asks: can’t we just lock the front door? This cartoon is not punditry nor satire but simply idiotic and pandering to the left. Show some journalistic courage and print some conservative view cartoons every so often. Surely the Democratic Party of Obama, Reid, Pelosi, JacksonLee, etc.. or the so called journalists Chris Mathews, Piers Morgan, Rachel Maddow, et. al, all provide more than enough idiotic political cartoon material from which you may research in culling to your paper. Jesse L. Harrup Jr. Colonial Heights
A post-election prediction Call me cynical, but my prediction – 1. Nov. 5, or shortly thereafter, Supreme Court Justice Ginzburg resigns, despite her protestations to the contrary. 2. Shortly thereafter President Obama nominates Eric Holder to fill her vacancy. 3. Harry Reid rams through Senate approval before January. Heaven help us. Ted Williams Gloucester, Va.
Is 'inept leadership' grounds for impeachment? Our Constitution says that it is the responsibility of the president to ensure the safety of all American citizens. Yet, whenever a crisis arises, he always goes off to a fundraiser or the golf course — on the taxpayers' dime — instead of taking decisive action. He has subjected all Americans to: ■ The Affordable Healthcare Act that has been a complete disaster, and the worst may be yet to come. ■ The Ebola crisis with no solid plan to prevent the spread. ■ The threat of ISIS with no strategic plan on how to defeat them. Saying that his "plan" is working is a lie. ■ Scandals involving the IRS, NSA, and Benghazi. ■ Unsecured Southern borders that let in ANYONE. Saying it's secure is a lie. ■ Saying that we are better off today than six years ago. The "median income" of all households is lower than it was six years ago. Also, more on food stamps than ever. ■ Stating that his administration has created thousands of new jobs. Yes, but they were mostly just part-time jobs with no benefits. Very misleading! ■ Does his continual cutting of the Defense Department make us safer? How does that work? President Obama's policies have all been complete disasters, yet he won't take responsibility for any of them. How
many more grounds for his impeachment are necessary? Isn't "inept leadership" enough of a reason? Gary Allen Chesterfield County
Students honor Doolittle Raiders A few years ago, 16 students read the names of the Doolittle Raiders who bombed Japan four months after Pearl Harbor. Each student called the roll of one of the 16 land-based bombers that were launched off the deck of the Hornet. As each crewman's name was read, one of the students would call out, "Here!" just as the real raiders did at their reunions. All 80 of those men were "present" in honor, including Medal of Honor recipient, Gen. James Doolittle. Books, autographs, quotes, and an item once owned by these men were shown or proclaimed as various names were read. Their stories were told and these heroes were honored as men who helped keep us from losing WW II. Prayers were offered in thanks to God for allowing the United States to remain a free country. Hurrah for the men of Doolittle's Raid! Dan Manka Fairmont, W.Va.
Living in the junkyard of regret We spend too much of our lives in the junkyard of regret. We focus on what might have been, and should have been. Maybe we think that by replaying it enough we can change the outcome. But we can't. The only thing you can control is what you do in the present. The more you replay yesterday, the further you get from today's opportunities. Opportunities never look as good coming as they do going. And they wait for no one, so you need to be attentive and grab them. They come in many forms, and they can come from any direction. But only one thing for certain: they can be seen and seized only in the present. Whatever has happened in your life, has happened. And since you can't undo it no matter how hard you try, wipe the slate clean and go on to what's next. We all make mistakes. Remember brothers and sisters, God is a God of second chances — and third, fourth, and fifth ones too! "They are new every morning." Today is a gift — that's why it's called "the present." So repent of the past, seize the present, and start living again? Wayne Robert Scott Petersburg
Editor’s note: The Opinion page of The Progress-Index strives to include many viewpoints on the political spectrum — including conservatives, moderates, liberals and independents. The Progress-Index editorial cartoons include work by both conservative and liberal cartoonists. There are many editorial cartoons that we have published that have a “conservative view” and have satirized the Obama administration on a variety of issues.
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Friday and Saturday ■ The 37th annual ODPCC
Postcard Show and Sale will take place Friday and Saturday at the Nicholas Center on the Chester campus of John Tyler Community College, 13101 Jefferson Davis Highway, Chester. Show times are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. The show will feature 25 dealers with millions of antique postcards for sale. A donation of $3, good for both days, is requested. For more info, contact Mike Uzel at uzelsells@comcast.
bazaar at Side Street Galley, located at 127 Pickwick Ave., Colonial Heights, 5 to 8 p.m, Saturday. Music will be provided by Iris Schwartz. ■ History presentations; Dr. Christopher Stowe, associate professor of Military History with the Department of War Studies, Command and Staff College, Marine Corps University, Quantico, Va., will take a closer look at the interesting relationship between Lt. General Ulysses S. Grant and General George Meade, and the impact it had on the 1864 campaigns in Virginia. There will be two presentations. The first will be at 11 a.m. in the multi-purpose room of the Petersburg Public Library, located at 201 W. Washington St., Petersburg, and the second at 2 p.m. at the Petersburg National Battlefield Eastern Front Visitor Center, located at 5001 Siege Road in Petersburg. ■ Oyster Roast, hosted by the Jefferson Park Volunteer Fire Department, will be held at the Appomattox Small Boat Harbor, 1604 Fine St., Prince George, from 5-10 p.m. on Saturday. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. For tickets or more info, call 804-722-8614.
BRIEFLY
Crater Community Hospice will host holiday support
cratercommunityhospice.org or call (804) 840-6454.
PETERSBURG — Crater Community Hospice (CCH) understands that following the death of a loved one, holidays can be an especially emotional and difficult time of year. In light of that, CCH will sponsor a holiday bereavement support group that will meet from 10:30 a.m. to noon on Nov. 19, Dec. 4 and Dec. 10. Participants will gain support from others and learn new ways to celebrate to make the holidays more enjoyable. The support group will meet at the Crater Community Hospice office, 3916 South Crater Road. Participation is free, however, advance registration is requested as space is limited. To register or for more information, contact Patti Cox at Pcox@
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, 804-526-1886; email: kollman5@verizon.net The committee will be finalizing the list of participants by Dec. 15.
Troops from Fort Lee wait to perform a volley salute at the Veterans Day service held Tuesday morning at the War Memorial in Colonial Heights. PATRICK KANE/PROGRESS-INDEX PHOTOS
Mike McCann performs ‘Amazing Grace’ on bagpipes during the Veterans Day service held Tuesday morning at the War Memorial in Colonial Heights.
Mayor C. Scott Davis speaks during the Veterans Day service held Tuesday morning at the War Memorial in Colonial Heights. Joann Duncan presents a wreath during the Veterans Day service held Tuesday morning at the War Memorial in Colonial Heights.
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Friday, Nov. 14 COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The National Alliance on Mental Illness Connection Recovery Support program meets each Friday from 1 to 2:30 p.m. in the conference room at the Colonial Heights Library, 1000 Yacht Basin Drive. Groups meet for 90 minutes and offer a structured group process designed to encourage, support and empower. All diagnosis welcome. For more information, contact Gina at 804¬605¬5010 or towritegina@yahoo.com. PETERSBURG — Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are held at 5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday at the Tri-City Club, located at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in the rear of the building, (access through North Market Street in the large
parking lot. The doors are at the top of the ramp). Call 24/7 for the AA hot line and more information, 452-1959. COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The local chapter AARP will meet from 12 to 2:30 p.m. Friday at the Community Center, 157 Roanoke Ave. This is a nonpartisan member organization that strive to help people age 50 and older improve the quality of their lives. There is no charge to attend the monthly meetings. COLONIAL HEIGHTS — A monthly dance, with music provided by The Antiques, will be held from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Friday at the Community Center, 157 Roanoke Ave. The dance is held the second Friday of each month. The cost is $6 each. Refreshments are sold for an additional fee. COLONIAL HEIGHTS
— American Legion Post 284, 505 Springdale Road, holds bingo every Friday. Doors open at 5 p.m., and games start at 7. Food is available for a nominal fee. For directions, or information about membership requirements or activities of the American Legion, visit the Post 284 website, http://mysite.verizon. net/legion284 or call 526¬5656.
Saturday, Nov. 15 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. PETERSBURG — The Petersburg Chapter of Saint Paul's College National Alumni Association meets at 11 a.m. at Saint Stephen's Epicoapl Church, 228 Halifax St.. Meetings are held the third Saturday of the month and are open to area alumni and friends of the college. COLONIAL HEIGHTS — Side Street Gallery, located at 127 Pickwick Ave., will hold its art opening and Christmas bazaar from 5-8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15. COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The “Woodlawn Walkers” of Woodlawn Baptist Church in Colonial Heights will be holding their monthly “Prayer Walk”
Saturday, beginning at 9 a.m. The community is invited to join them as they stroll through the neighborhoods praying for the needs of others: (friends, families, neighbors, schools, & the community in general), and give praise to God for His many blessings. Everyone is welcome to participate. Refreshments will be provided in the activities building (behind the church) following the walk. The church is located at 3120 Woodlawn Ave. For more information call the church at 526-2179.
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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. PETERSBURG — Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are held Sundays at 9:30 a.m.at the Tri-City Club, located at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in the rear of the building, (access through North Market Street in the large parking lot. The doors are at the top of the ramp). Call 24/7 for the AA hot line and more information, 452-1959.
Monday, Nov. 17
COLONIAL HEIGHTS — Colonial Heights Moose Lodge 1783, 170 Moose Ave., holds bingo every Sunday. Doors open at
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HONORING VETERANS
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 284 partners with Texas Roadhouse for Memorial Poppy Drive Contributed Report
COLONIAL HEIGHTS — In honor of Veterans Day, American Legion Auxiliary members of Unit 284 Colonial Heights, in collaboration with local business, Texas Roadhouse, arranged a Poppy Drive on Saturday, Nov. 8. The American Legion was the first national organization to adopt the poppy as its Memorial Flower in September of 1920. One hundred percent of the profits from the poppy distribution will go to welfare relief for service men and women and their families, thus fulfilling the true meaning of the poppy, and emblem of faith: faith which is being kept with all who died through service to the living. The memorial
poppies are made of red crepe paper, by hand, by disabled veterans, in hospitals and poppy workrooms in 40 states. The more than 25,000,000 poppies made by disabled veterans are distributed on the streets under the supervision of the American Legion Auxiliary, by approximately 125,000 volunteer workers nationwide, who receive no compensation. “Reaching out to the public and educating them on the aims and purpose of the American Legion is the Auxiliary’s main focus and the Poppy Drive is one way we can share our knowledge with the community. We advocate for veterans while promoting patriotism and good citizenship,” said Rita Feasenmyer, American Legion Auxiliary Unit 284 president.
The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 284 recently partnered with Texas Roadhouse to hold a Poppy Drive. Pictured from left are: American Legion Auxiliary Unit 284 Colonial Heights, junior member Emma Kate Irwin, along with members Susan Oertel, Eastern Region vice president; Charlotte Roop; Rita Feasenmyer, president; Mary Farnsworth, Poppy chairwoman; Sherri Racer, treasurer; and Nalena Klass. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
“All monetary contributions are invested locally to veterans and children and youth
programs. Members visit Hunter Holmes McGuire VA hospital in Richmond on Sundays.
We provide school supplies to local schools and offer scholarships to local high school seniors
annually. These are only a few of the projects that we support,” Feasenmyer said.
FALL COLLECTION
Colonial Heights to provide leaf removal services Contributed Report
COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The city’s 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 804-5209372 for more information. Residents may view the 2014-2015 Neighborhood Leaf Removal Schedule and Map at www.colonialheightsva.gov
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POLICE LOG
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS
SVAR’s Mary Harris honored with Omega Tau Rho Medallion Since its founding in 1975, recipient has led Harris & Associates Inc. Contributed Report
VIRGINIA BEACH — Southside Virginia Association of Realtors member Mary Virginia Harris, GRI, broker/owner at Harris & Associates Inc. in Chester, has received the Omega Tau Rho Medallion from the National Association of Realtors, the nation’s largest trade association with more than a million members. Medallion recipients are recognized for their service and dedication to the Realtor organization and the real estate industry and become life members of the Omega Tau Rho fraternity. Harris, who has led Harris & Associates Inc. since its founding in 1975, served as SVAR’s president in 1990. She also was honored that year as the organization’s Realtor of the Year. Harris’ recognition came during the Virginia Association of Realtors’ 2015 Installation Ceremony and 2014 Real Estate Awards, part of VAR’s fall meetings and 2014 real show. The annual convention, held Oct. 6-9 in Virginia Beach, featured a trade expo as well as educational and networking opportunities for the 30,000-member state association. “SVAR is proud to congratulate Mary Virginia Harris on her recognition from the National Association of Realtors for her service and devotion to the Southside real estate community and the leadership example she has set within our organization,” said SVAR President John W. Brockwell of Weichert Realty, Brockwell & Portwood in Colonial Heights. Convention attendees offered their support as Deborah Baisden of Virginia Beach was sworn in as 2015 VAR president, while 2009 VAR President/2001 SVAR President John Powell of Long & Foster Real Estate in Colonial Heights led the
Southside Virginia Association of Realtors members who attended the Virginia Association of Realtors awards and installation ceremony in Virginia Beach included, from left, Larry Lewis, President-Elect David Patsel, Jennifer Dudley, Immediate Past-President Hank Duarte, CEO Joe Croce and President John W. Brockwell. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
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Pledge of Allegiance during the awards and installation ceremony. Besides Brockwell, among those representing SVAR at the state gathering were President-Elect David Patsel of Napier Realtors ERA and Scott Morgan, also with Napier Realtors ERA, Colonial Heights; Board of Directors members, Ron Hardy, 1st Choice Realty Group, Colonial Heights, and Carmen Martin, Ford Agency Real Estate, Hopewell; Kathie Braswell, 1st Choice Realty Group, Colonial Heights; Immediate PastPresident and Leadership Development Advisory Committee Chairman Hank Duarte and RPN Chairman Meg Duarte, Century 21 Colonial Realty, Colonial Heights; Property Management Committee Chairman Marita Dorr, Napier Realtors ERA, Colonial Heights; Affiliates Committee
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Helping celebrate the Virginia Association of Realtors 2014 honorees and 2015 Board are Southside Virginia Association of Realtors’ members, from left, Libby Gatewood, Mack Strickland and George Grundy. Grundy was inducted into VAR’s Hall of Fame in 2013, while Strickland serves on the Virginia Real Estate Board and was VAR’s Appraiser of the Year in 2006. Gatewood was SVAR president in 1997 and Grundy in 1987. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
and RPAC Fundraising Chairman, Virginia Real Estate Board member and 2006 VAR Appraiser of the Year Mack Strickland, Strickland Appraisal Co., Chester; Professional Standards Committee Chairman and VAR Hall of Fame member George Grundy, George Grundy & Associates Real Estate, Petersburg; SVAR instructor and Past President Libby Gatewood, as well as Jennifer Dudley and Larry Lewis, all with Napier Realtors ERA, Colonial Heights; and Joe Croce, the local association’s CEO. SVAR is a professional
organization dedicated to promoting excellence in real estate business practices and advocating on behalf of the interests of private property owners. Its members also are members of the Virginia Association of Realtors, as well as the National Association of Realtors. SVAR encompasses Colonial Heights, Hopewell, Pe tersburg, C hester, Emporia and Ettrick, and Dinwiddie, Greensville, Prince George, Surry and Sussex counties and much of Chesterfield County. For more information on SVAR, go to www.SVARealtors.com.
The following information was provided by the Colonial Heights Police Department: ■ Police responded to the 1700 block of Wakefield Avenue for a reported vandalism:residence on Sept. 28. ■ Police responded to the 1200 block of Covington Road for a reported hit & run on Sept. 28. ■ Police responded to the 300 block of Plumtree Avenue for a reported vandalism:vehicle on Sept. 29. ■ Police responded to the 200 block of Southpark Circle for a reported hit & run on Sept. 29. ■ Police responded to the 600 block of Southpark Boulevard for a reported counterfeit/forgery on Sept. 29. ■ Police responded to the 600 block of the Boulevard for a reported theft from vehicle on Sept. 29. ■ Police responded to the 3200 block of the Boulevard for a reported counterfeit/forgery on Sept. 30. ■ Police responded to the 3000 block of Bermuda Avenue for a reported runaway on Sept. 30. ■ Police responded to the 500 block of Roslyn Avenue for a reported grand larceny on Sept. 30. ■ Police responded to the 3000 block of Colonial Avenue for a reported credit/ATM fraud on Sept. 30. ■ Police responded to the 600 block of Southpark Boulevard for a reported child neglect on Sept. 30 ■ Police responded to the 1200 block of Temple Avenue for a reported weapons law violation on Sept. 30. ■ Dent, Zovell Robert, 42, of the 400 block of Webster Street, Petersburg was charged with larceny:petit on Oct. 1. ■ Lewis, April Elizabeth, 24, of the 100 block of Eastman Avenue, Colonial Heights was charged with assault & battery:family member on Oct. 1. ■ Anderson, Susan L., 41, of the 4700 block of Summer Lake Circle, Moseley was charged with driving under the influence on Oct. 1.
■ Andrews, O’Keith Z.,
20 of the 10 block of S. Market Street, Petersburg was charged with violate conditions of release on Oct. 2. ■ Cebula, Elizabeth Anne, 21, of the 27700 block of Troublefield Court, Stony Creek was charged with larceny:petit on Oct. 2. ■ Cebula, Tyler James, 22, of the 27700 block of Troublefield Court, Stony Creek was charged with larceny:petit on Oct. 2. ■ Charity, DaQuan Deandre, 21, of the 100 block of Diggs Drive, Hampton was charged with fraud:credit card on Oct. 2. ■ Dalton, Mark Allen, 29, of the 500 block of Rocky Hill Road, Blackstone was charged with larceny:grand; conspiracy on Oct. 2. ■ Epps, Antonio Cornelius, 34, of the 1600 block of Wilkinson Road, Dinwiddie was charged with violate conditions of release on Oct. 2. ■ Goddard Jr, John David, 22, of the 1200 block of Wellington Road, Colonial Heights was charged with fail to appear on Oct. 2. ■ Jarrett, Ashley, 24, of the 200 block of Ramsey Avenue, Hopewell was charged with larceny:grand on Oct. 2. ■ Minetree, Richard Lawrence, 26, of the 25100 block of Sterling Road, Petersburg was charged with escape:without force/violence; child neglect/cause serious injury on Oct. 2. ■ Morrison IV, John Barner, 28, of the 300 block of Ridge Road, Colonial Heights was charged with violate conditions of release on Oct. 2. ■ Rowe, Lashawn M., 26, of the 4500 block of Forest Hill Avenue, Richmond was charged with fail to appear on Oct. 2. ■ Via, Diana Lynn, 46, of the 3800 block of Puddledock Road, Prince George was charged with larceny:shoplifting more $200 on Oct. 2. ■ Wade, Heather Michelle, 29, of the 9300 block of Robin Road, Disputanta was charged with driving under the influence on Oct. 2.
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CCHASM calls for assistance to feed area families released by CCHASM, the organization has received many donations for the Thanksgiving Meal Gift Package Program, however, “the need greatly Contributed photo exceeds the donations received thus far.” CHESTERFIELD The organization asks — Chesterfield-Colonial Heights Alliance for Social for the community’s help. Ministr y (CCHASM) “Please help in providing is continuing to accept a Thanksgiving Gift Meal donations for its Thanks- Package for a family. Your giving Meal Gift Package donation is tax deductible and will provide food for Program. According to a statement area residents who normally would not be able
Calling for donations for Thanksgiving Meal Gift Program
to afford a holiday meal,” the statement reads. Each Thanksgiving Meal Gift Package includes the following food items: one 40-ounce can of yams or sweet potatoes; one 13-ounce box of instant mashed potatoes; two bags of stuffing mix or two boxes of prepared stuffing; one 14-ounce can of cranberry sauce; two cans or packages of gravy; one box of hot chocolate; two 15-ounce cans of corn; one box tea
CHURCH DIRECTORY
Christ Community Church
CH Nazarene Church
Address: Meets at Lakeview Elementary School, 401 Taswell Ave. For more information or directions, call 520-6200, or www.christcommunitychurchva. org.
Address: 601 East Ellerslie Avenue. For more information, call 526-6920.
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.
Colonial Heights Presbyterian Address: 211 Lynchburg Ave. For more information, call 526-0929 or visit 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.
Chesterfield Covenant Christian Community Church Address: 542 South Park 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.
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Dancers", a nonprofit organization, meets from 7-9 p.m. each Monday at the Colonial Heights High School cafeteria on Conduit Road. Square dancers and visitors are welcome.For more information or directions, ¬call 804-720-2340. PETERSBURG — Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are held each Monday at 10 a.m at Second Presbyterian Church, 419 W. Washington St. (round the back come upstairs). Meetings are also held at 5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday at the Tri-City Club, located at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in the rear of the building, (access through North Market Street in the large parking lot. The doors are at the top of the ramp). Call 24/7 for the AA hot line and more information, 452-1959. 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. COLONIAL HEIGHTS The city's Triad meeting will be held from 1-2 p.m. Monday at the Senior Center, 157 Roanoke Ave. Triad is a partnership consisting of the local Public Safety Office, seniors, and senior service providers who work to prevent the victimization of senior citizens. It is run by a SALT (Seniors and Law Enforcement Together) council. The public is invited to attend meetings.
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.
Fellowship Baptist Church Address: 21000 Chesterfield Avenue, Ettrick. For more information call 526-6184 or 590-2277.
Tuesday, Nov. 18 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 Public Library is offering its fall story time sessions on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 11 a.m. through Dec. 10. Each session includes stories, music, lots of movement and a craft. This is a family story hour and all ages are welcome. No registration is necessary. A parent or caregiver must attend with the child. For more information, call Chantal Emerson at 804-520-9384. COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The Central Virginia Coin Club will hold its regular meeting at Dante’s Pizzeria, 2900 Cedar Lane, at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. For more information, call Jim Ransom at 691-6286. COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The Colonial Heights Retired School Personnel will meet at 11:45 a.m. Tuesday at the Colonial Heights Middle School. Mike Valerio, reporter for Channel 12 news, will share his views on reporting in Richmond; his main topic will be the trial of former Governor McDonnell, which he covered daily.
Wednesday, Nov. 19 COLONIAL HEIGHTS — TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) No. 485 meets each Wednesday morning
bags; two 15-ounce cans of green vegetables; one box or bag of cookies. CCHASM will also provide a $15 gift card to purchase a turkey. Gift meal packages can be dropped off at the Chesterfield County Fairgrounds Exhibition Center on Monday, Nov. 17, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and on Tuesday, Nov. 18, from noon until 7 p.m.. For more information, contact CCHASM at 7963715 ext. 1 or 2.
The distribution of meal packages will take place at the Chesterfield County Fairgrounds Exhibition Center on Saturday, Nov. 22. Packages will be distributed to pre-registered area residents living in Chesterfield, Colonial He i g h t s , D i nw i d d i e , Hopewell, and Prince George. CCHASM is a nonprofit whose 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.
MEETING HIGHLIGHTS
Highland Methodist Address: 125 E. Westover Avenue. For more information, call 526-3870.
Colonial Heights Senior Citizens Club celebrates Halloween
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 526-1350.
Life Church Address: 16801 Harrowgate Road. For info on Sunday services and other Life changing ministries and activities go to www.visitlifechurch. org, or e-mail wanda@ visitlifechurch.org or call 526-7000.
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 at Colonial Heights Library, 1000 Yacht Basin Drive. Weigh¬ins begin at 8:15 a.m. and the meetings start at 9. For information, call Evelyn at 748-2607. CHESTERFIELD — Chesterfield County Domestic and Sexual Violence Resource Center hosts a free, on-going support group for survivors of domestic and sexual violence 1-2:30 p.m. Wednesdays. New members are welcome to join at any time. For information or to enroll, call 706-1281. PETERSBURG — Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are held Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10 a.m., at: Second Presbyterian Church, 419 W. Washington St. (round the back come upstairs). Meetings are also held at 5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday at the Tri-City Club, located at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in the rear of the building, (access through North Market Street in the large parking lot. The doors are at the top of the ramp). Call 24/7 for the AA hot line and more information, 452-1959. CHESTER — The American Red Cross, Web of Hope, welcomes all who would like to learn to knit or crochet to its monthly meeting held at Chester Baptist Church, 4317 School St., on the third Wednesday from 10 a.m. to noon. All are welcome to participate, or you may help this program by donating new yarn. For information, call Linda Southward at 779-3453 or Angela Guastella at 530-0871. 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
Members of the Colonial Heights Senior Citizens Club celebrated Halloween during a recent meeting. Pictured left to right are: Julia Gerheart, Brenda Norwood, Frances Garrett, Mikkie Sexton,, Frances Barr, Mary Luck, Sharon Barclay, Joan Light and front row, seated, Ludwig Hoge. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Address: 1769 S. Sycamore St., Petersburg. For more information, call 7328567 between 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday-Thursday.
Mount Calvary Baptist Church
Mount Pleasant Baptist
Prayer Vigil Ministry
Address: 3110 Greenwood Avenue. For more information, call 526-0816.
The Tri-Cities Prayer Vigil Ministry has a prayer line open for prayer requests seven days a week including holidays from 7 p.m. to midnight. Local number is 804-425-6370, 804-8612609 and toll-free long distance 1-800-443-3155.
Oaklawn Baptist
Address: 19600 Halloway Avenue, Matoaca. For more information, call 590-2094.
Address: 7925 Hickory Road, Chesterfield. For more information, call 804-526-5649.
and all ages are welcome. No registration is necessary. A parent or caregiver must attend with the child. For more information, call Chantal Emerson at 804-520-9384. COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The Optimist Club of Colonial Heights, 916 Meridan Ave., holds bingo every Wednesday evening. Doors open at 5 p.m. and early bird games start at 6:45 and regular games start at 7. Food is available for a nominal fee. For directions, or details call 526¬0689. Monies raised support youth projects in the community. PETERSBURG — Petersburg Chapter 28, National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE), will hold its monthly meeting at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday at the Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer, 1769 S. Sycamore St. This month's program will feature Bonnie Scimone from the Senior Navigator organization. She will be explaining their services and how seniors can take advantage of services. The club will also be holding election of officers for 2015. For more information about this meeting, call 458-3835. This chapter serves the cities of Petersburg, Hopewell and Colonial Heights, as well as the surrounding communities and counties. Retirees and active employees from all Federal agencies are invited to attend this meeting, as well as spouses, annuitants, and guests.
visit the website at www. chmoose.com or call 526¬1537. COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The Rotary Club of Colonial Heights will meet at the Hilton Garden Inn, Southpark Boulevard, each Thursday at 7 a.m. COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The Colonial Heights Senior Citizens Club will meet for a catered Thanksgiving meal this week at the Colonial Heights Community Center, located at 157 Roanoke Ave. Arrive at 11:30 a.m. The meal will be served at noon. The club will not meet next Thursday. The Community Building will be closed on Thanksgiving Day. For more information about the club, call 526-3497. PETERSBURG — Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are held each Thursday at 9 a.m. at Second Presbyterian Church, 419 W. Washington St. (round the back come upstairs). Meetings are also held at 5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday at the Tri-City Club, located at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in the rear of the building, (access through North Market Street in the large parking lot. The doors are at the top of the ramp). Call 24/7 for the AA hot line and more information, 452-1959. CHESTERFIELD — Grandparents Connection meets every third Thursday of the month from 4:30-6 p.m. at the Community Development Building, 9800 Government Center Pkwy. Free child care is available. For more information, call contact the Senior advocate at Leidheiserd@ chesterfield.gove or 804-768-7878. PETERSBURG — Southside Regional Medical Center sponsors a Multiple Sclerosis Support Group on the third Thursday of the month from 6-8 p.m. on the third floor in the Lbor and Delivery
Thursday, Nov. 20 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,
Classroom Room at SRMC, 200 Medical Park Blvd. There is no charge to attend. For more information, contact Quennette Johnson at (434) 246-6007. PETERSBURG — An Amputee Support Group meets the third Thursday of each month at 5 p.m. at HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital, 95 Medical Park Blvd. All patients who have experienced an amputation, as well as their family and friends are invited to attend. For more information, contact Stephanie Thompson at 504-8100 or stephanie.thompson@ healthsouth.com. COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The Association of Military Retirees meets at 7:30 p.m. the third Thursday of every month in the Colonial Heights Community Building. Military retirees of all branches of service and their spouses, and Reserve and National Guard retirees are invited to become members. All active duty members with 18 or more years service are invited to become a member. COLONIAL HEIGHTS — If you are a family member or friend of someone who has dementia, including Alzheimer’s, and would like to join a support group, please call 526-6851. Support groups are meeting on the first and third Thursday of each month at 5 p.m. 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. COLONIAL HEIGHTS — Veterans of Foreign Wars Robert E. Lee Post 2239 and the Ladies Auxiliary meet at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the Post Home, 14705 Jefferson Davis Highway.
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PETERSBURG
Fundraising begins for Poe honeymoon suite House at 12 W. Bank Street dates back to 1814
PETERSBURG — After seeking to restore a unique city artifact, one cup of coffee at a time, Jeff Abugel now hopes the Internet can speed up the process. He has opened a Kickstarter project to restore the honeymoon suite where Edgar Allan Poe once stayed. The project’s description says the Hiram Haines Coffee House, which opened in 2010, never achieved the financial goal of funding that restoration. The second floor of 12 W. Bank St. looks caught in time, dusty but elegant. “If this building was in New York City, it would be worth millions of dollars, and here, it was just a warehouse for many years, with the upstairs untouched and unappreciated for decades,” Abugel told The Progress-Index in 2010. To turn it into a bed and breakfast would require new electricity, heating and cooling, plumbing work and cosmetic restoration at a funding goal of $50,000. “ The beautiful bare bones are all there,” Abugel wrote on the project’s page. “It would be a shame if we had to sell it to developers would convert it to apartments and destroy this valuable piece of history forever.” Poe visited in 1836, at age 27, arriving in the Cockade City after he married Virginia Clemm,
“If this building was in New York City, it would be worth millions of dollars, and here, it was just a warehouse for many years, with the upstairs untouched and unappreciated for decades.” Jeff Abugel
his 13-year-old cousin, in Richmond. The house dates to 1814, when it was constructed by Richard Hannon, an Irish immigrant who owned the Powhatan Plantation. In the 1820s and 1830s, the building’s inhabitant was Haines, editor of a local newspaper. He operated the coffee house in the storefront d o w n s t a i r s , d r aw i n g journalists, politicians, writers and intellectuals. Pledge gifts include custom playing cards, T-shirts, a copy of a book and a limited-edition print.
TOP RIGHT: Jeff Abugel of Hiram Haines’ Coffee House in Petersburg has opened a Kickstarter campaign to restore Edgar Allan Poe’s honeymoon suite. PROGRESS-INDEX FILE PHOTO
RIGHT: Books and photographs in the suite. PROGRESS-INDEX FILE PHOTO
‘REBIRTH AT RBC’
School breaks ground on new humanities and sciences building By Amir Vera Staff Writer
PETERSBURG — Despite the gloomy clouds and rain, students and faculty alike had a reason to celebrate Nov. 6. The college broke ground on Ernst Hall, an old classroom building that was originally built in 1967. It was used for science classes until it closed in 2010. The building will now house humanities and social sciences classes. RBC President Debbie L. Sydow said it will be the first time all classes for students are on one side of the campus and is set to open in August 2015. “We’re taking an outdated science building and transforming it into a modern, highly flexible, technologically sophisticated facility that’s going to compliment McNeer Hall,” Sydow said. The $7.8 million renovation will feature a 225-seat auditorium as well as state-of-theart instructional spaces for collaborative learning. Sydow said that the building will be ADA accessible for students with disabilities and will be LEED certified. RRMM Architects of Chesapeake provided design services for the renovation project, said RBC communications director Joanne Williams. “ T he renovation of Ernst Hall is very significant of the rebirth that Richard Bland College is experiencing campuswide,” said Jill Mitten, chair of the Richard
Bland Faculty Senate. This rebirth comes as part of RBC’s five year strategic plan that John Littel on the RBC Committee of the William and Mary Board of Visitors said was approved in April. “Under President Sydow’s leadership, the college has aggressively focused on serving more commonwealth students and on developing new programs in response to market demands. Once it opens next fall, this building will contribute to both of those strategic priorities,” Littel said. Students also said they are excited about the building. Sophomore Carley Sadler, who is also
the vice chair of the Student Advisory Council, said the recent improvements on campus have really helped to enrich her academic experience. She said it will increase school spirit through student interaction and it means that students will be safer because they will no longer have to cross
Johnson Road, the main vein of Richard Bland’s campus. “Richard Bland students deserve the very best their first two years of school,” Sadler said. “Richard Bland has done its absolute best to make the educational experience wonderful. It is comforting to know that
the interest and needs of A m i r Ve r a m a y b e students are always put reached at avera@progfirst and Ernst Hall is a ress-index.com or (804) spectacular example of 722-5155. this.”