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Vol. 11 No. 11 FEBRUARY 28, 2009 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2013 THURSDAY,

IN THE COMMUNITY Thanksgiving service

A day not forgotten

The annual Colonial Heights community Thanksgiving service will begin at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 26, at Woodlawn Baptist Church, 3120 Woodlawn Ave. The Rev. Scott Tichler from Life Church will bring the message. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, call 526-2179.

Turkey Trot The Colonial Heights Chamber of Commerce is hosting the second annual Colonial Heights Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 28. This is a family/community activity to celebrate living in Colonial Heights. Proceeds raised will support Colonial Heights School programs and scholarships. The 5K Fun Run/Walk and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk will begin at 9 a.m. at Colonial Heights High School, 3600 Conduit Road. The entry fee is $10 — register in advance or on the day of the event between 7:30 and 8:30 a.m. There will also be a costume contest, with prizes awarded during the event. For more information, call 5265872.

Blood drive COLONIAL HEIGHTS — Texas Roadhouse, located at 2602 Conduit Road, will be hosting a blood drive from 1-5 p.m., on Friday, Nov. 29. Virginia Blood Services is in need of all blood types. The public is encouraged to donate.

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U.S President John F. Kennedy in 1963

Community recalls where they were when President John F. Kennedy was assassinated BY VANESSA REMMERS STAFF WRITER

“A Traditional Dickens’ Christmas” Violet Bank Museum will present “A Traditional Dickens’ Christmas” from 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, at Violet Bank Museum. This event is free and open to nonresidents as well as residents. Violet Bank Museum will welcome select characters from Charles Dickens’ novel, “A Christmas Carol”, including Scrooge, Ghost of Jacob Marley, Bob Cratchet, Ghost of Christmas Past and other select costumed characters. Those attending will see Violet Bank Museum illuminated by candlelight and view the collections of miniatures from the National Association of Miniature Enthusiasts. Children’s activities will include: Pin the Nose on the Reindeer, arts and crafts and coloring. There will also be live entertainment during the event.

Elke Gibbs, executive assistant to the city manager, decided that other parents shouldn’t go through the trial of having a child diagnosed with Coats’ disease. The disease is a rare congenital eye condition. Her son, Jaxon Gibbs, has the disease, which has caused blindness in his left eye. Gibbs put together Jaxon’s Fight: “kNOw Coats”, an Oct. 26 event benefiting the Jack McGovern Coats Disease Foundation.

“How has Coats’ disease impacted Jaxon?”

“He’s blind in his left eye and has complete retinal detach-

COLONIAL HEIGHTS - Fort Benning in Georgia fell deathly quiet in the moments after President John Kennedy was shot Nov. 22, 1963. When she drove back onto the base after taking visitors sight-seeing, Peg Petersen could only hear the methodical clang of the flag flying at half-mast as it hit its metal post. Sidewalks were empty. Doors were shut tight. “Everything just stopped. Just totally stopped. It was deathly quiet. It was weird,” Petersen said, shuddering. Petersen, whose husband was in the Army, heard the news over the radio. The mother’s initial tears were pushed aside by a focus on getting back home before her children. “I just kept saying, gotta get home before the kids do, gotta get home before the kids do,” Petersen said. “It made you think that life is pretty precious.” The same blanket of silence fell over Fort Lee. Jim Wilson, who was 15 at the time, was sitting in a dentist’s chair on base. The appointment was interrupted by an employee bursting through the doors, saying that everyone had to empty the office.

President John F. Kennedy and his wife Jacqueline arrive at Dallas airport on Nov. 22, 1963, the day he was assassinated.

“They didn’t know if it was a terrorist attack. I mean the president was killed,” said Wilson, who is now the transportation coordinator at the Colonial Heights Community Center. The world that they once knew, one that was simpler, and more innocent, came to a grinding halt. “It had never happened in our lifetime.

No one would even think about shooting the president. It was just unthinkable,” Wilson said. “Things changed.” Most kept close to the television for answers. “We did stay pretty glued to the TV,” Petersen said. “It was scary. You didn’t Please see KENNEDY, Page 3

- Elke Gibbs, executive assistant to the city manager ment. (Retinal detachment is a separation of the retina, the light-sensitive membrane in the back of the eye, from its supporting layers.) It’s unilateral, which means that it affects one eye. He will be able to drive (but) Coats’ disease can progress into the eye dying. In two years we may have to do a muscle surgery or have it removed for a prosthetic.”

“How did you find out Jaxon has Coat’s disease?”

“At first they thought it was cancer. He had two CT scans and an ultrasound.

knowtheglow.org, it shows how. Retinoblastoma is a cancer, and the glow can catch that too. “

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“Why is awareness so important to you?” “Essentially there are stages, if you catch the disease early enough, laser and cryo-

therapy can save vision. I thought, are you kidding me, you’re going to have to remove his eye and you’re telling us you could have saved his eye because of the flash of a camera? We didn’t know that, so we thought there are tons of other people that don’t know that. The glow can actually catch 15 other eye related disorders. If you go to

What exactly is Jaxon’s Fight: “kNOw Coats”?

“It’s a golf tournament and concert series held at Dogwood Trace. Last year we did the event as a kid’s activity. It raised $65,000 for the Jack McGovern Coats Disease Foundation. Admission covered all activities (such as) a hay ride, pumpkins, face painting and bounce houses. We’re waiting on the final counts, but I think we raised $5,000 this year to donate.”

Elke Gibbs, executive assistant to the city manager, put together Jaxon’s Fight: “kNOw Coats”, an Oct. 26 event benefiting the Jack McGovern Coats Disease Foundation.

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Skateboarders happy to be back in their zone

andals couldn’t keep a group of Colonial Heights skateboarders from getting back on board with their sport. In early June, the Colonial Heights skate park was closed due to obscene graffiti on the park’s half-pipe and ramps. It took nearly two months to clean up the graffiti and reopen the park, said Matthew Spruill, recreational superintendent. The park’s half-pipe and ramps were repainted at a cost of about $400. The park wasn’t opened sooner due to the graphic nature of the graffiti, Spruill said. “There’s kids that come to the park and we felt we shouldn’t have had it open for their sake,” Spruill explained. The Colonial Heights skate park is located on Yacht Basin Drive. It is open to the public, free of charge, from dawn to dusk. The skate park reopened on Aug. 21. City officials do not plan on staffing the park to minimize vandalism due to the cost involved. Rather, they are hoping skaters do a little self-policing themselves. And it appears skaters are more than willing to look out for what is for them a haven. “I’ve been skating here for about 10 years,” Noble Silva, 25, said. “It’s a good place where me and my friends meet up. For real, it’s just a place where kids can come and stay out of trouble.” A few skaters who regularly show up at the park shared Silva’s thoughts. “All my friends are out here, it gives me something to do,” Tye Decker, 17, said. “I felt betrayed when they closed it.” According to Spruill, if vandalism continues the park will be closed indefinitely to decide its fate. Skaters said they were thrilled about the park reopening and some made it clear they have no tolerance for vandalism. “Go somewhere else if you got to vandalize something,” Segura said. “This is our getaway. Why [do] you got to mess it up for everybody?” Unfortunately, that is what happens sometimes. A few bad apples ruin it for everyone else. But we have a feeling that skateboarders in Colonial Heights will be vigilant against vandalism. The park is a refuge for many skaters, and they don’t want to lose it.

New statue honors service of women in combat

n Nov. 7, a new statue was unveiled at Fort Lee and it made history. For the first time, the Army dedicated a life-size statue of a female soldier carrying a weapon and wearing body armor. The fiberglass statue is the first located on an Army post that recognizes the service of Army women. The fiberglass statue is called Lt. FAWMA, an acronym for the Friends of the Army Women’s Museum Association, the nonprofit group that helps support the museum. The statue honors the contributions of female soldiers over the past two decades. And the fact that Lt. FAWMA is wearing combat gear is a testament to the changing role women are playing in today’s military. The battlefield is obviously no longer just for men. More than 280,000 women have been deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan in more than a decade of conflict, according to the military. More than 800 female service members have been wounded in either Afghanistan or Iraq, and at least 150 have died from combat- and noncombat-related incidents. The Pentagon announced this year that it will integrate women in more combat units. The Army has said by the end of next year it will expand jobs in the infantry, armor and field artillery already open to women. And now those women who have already served will be honored with the new statue, which was raised with private contributions. The new statue is located outside the U.S. Army Women’s Museum and more than 200 personalized bricks surround the base of the statue. “The female warrior represents all Army women from the Revolutionary War to present and even the future,” said Ronald Bingham, a museum technician credited with developing the early concept of the statue. “We chose her to be a first lieutenant to show her leadership of today’s Army, and to represent the future of the Army as she progresses in rank and responsibility.” The statue has two unit patches — an active duty combat patch representing the 1st Infantry Division and the 94th Infantry Division patch to represent the Reserves and National Guard. The statue is a fitting tribute to women Army soldiers who have served and sacrificed for our nation. And its dedication in time for Veterans Day was especially fitting.

YOUR OPINIONS

ALS is striking veterans at an alarming rate

We invite your commentary

To the Editor: The press has done a very good job of reporting about the challenges our veterans face. We all have read or seen stories about our wounded warriors. About traumatic brain injury. About veterans suffering from depression and other serious mental health issues. About those who have lost limbs or endure other physical hardships. These are serious issues that deserve our attention, especially in the days around Veterans Day. What also deserves our attention, but which gets much less press, is the fact that military veterans are twice as likely to develop — and die from — Lou Gehrig’s Disease as those who have not served in the military. Yes, studies show that the disease that took the life of baseball legend Lou Gehrig is striking our military heroes at an alarming rate. It doesn’t matter when or where they served in the military; home or abroad, in times of peace or war, from World War I to Afghanistan. Those who served are at greater risk. ALS is horrific. Worse than your worst nightmare. It robs people of the ability to move, trapping them inside a body they no longer can control. People describe it as being buried alive. There is no treatment. No cure. Only death in an average of two to five years. So as the press calls attention to our military heroes during the days before and after Veterans Day, I hope they remember those heroes who are fighting for their lives against ALS. I encourage your readers to visit the Wall of Honor at www.alsa.org. There they will see the faces and read the stories of the military heroes who are fighting ALS and those who have been lost to the disease. Their stories of courage are worth your attention this week as we mark Veterans Day. Jackie Smith Midlothian

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uty, who passes them to the clerk, who then hands them to the judge. That is the wow factor. My next visit was to the Clerk’s Office, and oh my God. It’s a small cubical with two windows and only one is operational. This is crazy. Parking is way around the back of the building. This building is not user friendly. It is for exterior show. It looks great. Did the designers not go to our other area courthouses? Must not have. I find it hard to believe that the legal profession had any input in this building at all. There was a lot of money spent without wow results. James Lachlan Hillier Jr. Petersburg

Slanted media polls and its impact on race for Virginia governor

New courthouse looks great but is not user friendly

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To the Editor: Who was responsible for the new Colonial Heights courthouse? I attended today as a plaintiff, which I do often in many courthouses. My first experience was meeting a client in the enormous classical lobby. What a waste. There was no place to write (table) and no seating (benches). I had to juggle papers standing while attempting to write. Maybe the designers wanted a shuffleboard court. Next, one passes through the detectors and past sheriff deputies, that was OK. Then you stand there looking around trying to determine what is where. There are no signs. Entering into the General District Court, I was expecting a wow factor. What I found was no designated area marked for lawyers (I am not). Next, I look at the judge’s bench and notice that the plaintiff and defendant signs are backward. I then saw why. It is almost impossible to gracefully hand the judge the documents he requests. Their solution is to hand them to the dep-

As the dust settles on the 2013 election cycle, the pundits are ablaze with what went wrong in Virginia. It seems that every “expert” has a new theory and stories of unrest within the GOP fill the blogs. I find it rather humorous that no one has brought to light how wrong many of these so called expert polls, many sponsored by the media, were and what effect their doom and gloom negative reporting on the Ken Cuccinelli campaign had on turnout and his fundraising. On average their last polls ranged from a 6 to 15 point margin of victory for Terry McAuliffe, when in fact the actual margin was barely 2 percentage points. It is often said that people want to bet on a winner and many in the media went full board to say it would not be Ken. It is hard to believe that the polls off base sampling that led to significant misleading results were not biased. Richard Roberts II Colonial Heights

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“Just reconnecting with my family and being together, it’s the most important thing.”

“Everybody in the family gets together and we have a good time. Plus, there’s a whole bunch of food.”

“Spending time with my family on Thanksgiving and just being grateful for a day that we can give thanks.”

“All of my ... family can get together and we actually cooperate like a normal family does.”

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KENNEDY Continued from Page 1

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U.S. President John F. Kennedy reports to the nation on the status of the Cuban crisis from Washington, D.C. on Nov. 2, 1962. He told radio and television listeners that Soviet missile bases “are being destroyed” and that U.S. air surveillance would continue until effective international inspection is arranged. U.S. government conclusions about the missile bases, he said, are based on aerial photographs made Nov. 1.

know who was sneaking where. If they could do that to the president, then who are they? Where are they? Was it a conspiracy?” The question still lingers for some. “It was a time that you didn’t know what was what. You thought that World War III was going to start,” Wilson said. The silence spilled into the streets and the workplaces in the Tri-Cities. Don Lawson, who worked at Allied Chemical Corporation in Hopewell at the time, said the news spread throughout the plant like wildfire. “I was shocked. I didn’t care for his policies, but he was a human being after all,” Lawson, who was 40 at the time, said. Amanda Wells worked at the Petersburg General Hospital. “The rest of the day, the whole hospital was pretty much dysfunctional,” Wells said. “It was like the whole world came to a stop. We did what we had to do, taking care of

City Council kills proposed change BY F.M. WIGGINS STAFF WRITER

COLONIAL HEIGHTS — Members of City Council feel more work needs to be done before changing the ordinance governing how long trailers can be parked on city streets. The current ordinance doesn’t allow for trailers, boats or campers on city streets for any period other than loading if the length exceeds 21 feet. The proposed change would allow residents to park such vehicles for up to 24 hours. Mary Ann Hamilton, a city resident who spoke during the recent public hearing on the proposed changes, said she lives in one of the city’s older neighborhoods that has limited off-street parking. “In my neighborhood, the current laws are not proactively enforced,” Hamilton said. She added that she and her neighbors have been struggling to maintain a decent quality of life in the neighborhood. “This flies in the face of improving the streetscapes,” Hamilton said. While Hamilton was opposed to the changes, the only other speaker during the

public hearing, Kim Thayer, was in favor of the proposed changes. Thayer said she lives in a two-car household and she owns a camper trailer that is stored in another locality. When preparing for trips, she said, the trailer is often brought in town for loading, but that may be on a Wednesday or Thursday evening. The following day may mean regular work, which would leave the trailer on the street. “I use chock blocks and cones currently,” Thayer said. She added she’s done everything she can to secure the trailer. On such occasions, she will often have to leave the trailer at her house during the day for at least one day unattached to a vehicle. The ordinance says that trailers under 21 feet must be attached to a vehicle if parked on the street. Councilwoman Diane Yates said that she couldn’t support any changes to the ordinance for two reasons — aesthetics and public safety. “With these large vehicles, I think it’s a real safety concern that children could be playing and a driver may not see them run out into the street,” Yates

TODAY NOVEMBER

COLONIAL HEIGHTS — American Legion

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

SATURDAY NOVEMBER

SUNDAY NOVEMBER

COLONIAL HEIGHTS — Colonial Heights Moose Lodge 1783, 170 Moose Ave., holds bingo every Sunday. Doors open at 4 p.m. each day. Bingo starts at 6 p.m. Sunday and 7 p.m. Thursday. Food is available for a nominal fee. For directions, visit the website at www.chmoose. com or call 526-1537.

MONDAY NOVEMBER

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 — Stress and Anger

Management by Yoga and Meditation is being held 5-6 p.m. each Saturday at 914-A Hardy Ave. For more information, call Dr. J. Upadhyay at 5240589 or 943-8688. COLONIAL HEIGHTS — Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2239, 14705 Jefferson Davis Highway, holds bingo every Saturday. Doors open at 5 p.m. and games begin at 7. There are six to eight chances to win $500 or more. Food is available. For directions or questions about this event, call 748-4896 and ask for Tom Gore. For information about VFW membership or other activities, call Tom Ferguson, 748-4896.

TUESDAY NOVEMBER

COLONIAL HEIGHTS — Quilter’s group program meets every Tuesday, 6-8 p.m. at the Senior Center, 157 Roanoke Avenue. We have tables for your workspace. Bring with you your fabric and sewing notions, sewing machine, extension cord and work in progress. For more information call 804-520-9220. COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The Colonial

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said. Councilman Milton Freeland said he believed any issues with the ordinance needed to be fixed, but that all issues need to be addressed in the ordinance at once. “Not piecemeal,” he said. City Attorney Hugh “Chip” Fisher said the proposed changes would allow residents with vehicles longer than 21 feet or trailers exceeding that length to legally pack the vehicles. Also, the proposed changes would allow owners to pull those vehicles into position and leave them there for up to 24 hours to load, unload or clean. City Council, on a motion to approve the changes, voted 33, effectively killing the proposal for now. Councilman John Wood was absent from the meeting. Voting against the proposed changes were Councilman Kenny Frenier, Greg Kochuba and Yates. Mayor Scott Davis, Councilmen Joe Green and Freeland voted in favor of the proposed changes. • F.M. Wiggins may be reached at 732-3456, ext. 3254 or fwiggins@progress-index.com.

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the patients, but nothing was the same.” Latonia Holt was working at Titmus Optical, an eyeglass store located in Petersburg. The then 19year-old went out to lunch and came back to an office silent with shock. “He was young with a wife and had young kids. I was upset,” Holt said. Roegeana Young, of South Chesterfield, remembers the tears of the teachers and administrators within her Sussex County elementary school. She was in the third grade. “I knew everybody loved him. I remember my dad saying he was a fair president. He said I think he would have helped push equality for civil rights,” Young said. At the 50th anniversary of Kennedy’s death, some feel as if the event has faded in the nation’s memory, even though it changed the course of history forever. “The older generation of course remembers but the younger people don’tknowasmuchaboutit,”Petersen said. “It changed a whole lot, but I think people have forgotten in many ways, like everything else.”

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PETERSBURG — HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Petersburg is the only rehabilitation hospital between southern Chesterfield County and the North Carolina line. The hospital hosted a grand opening of a new addition Thursday. The 13,022-square-foot expansion includes 11 patient rooms, gym addition, therapy courtyard, a dayroom and space for support services. The hospital is located across the street from Southside Regional Medical Center, and works to make patients who are recovering from stroke, hip fracture, brain injury and amputation more self-sufficient. Patients can

receive physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy at the facility. Occupational therapy focuses on coaching patients to perform daily functions, such as getting in and out of a car, or light housework. The facility includes mock kitchens, washers, dryers, stoves and other items used in daily life, to help patients function in their own homes. Missie Hinson, nurse liaison, said the focus is to get patients to be as independent as possible. “Our back-to-home rate is 92 percent, and we are very proud of that,” she said. • Leah Small may be reached at 7225172 or lsmall@progress-index.com.

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Equipment is pictured at the expanded therapy gym of HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Petersburg on Thursday. They also added 11 private rooms.

Heights Public Library is offering its fall story time sessions on Tuesdays at 11 a.m. through Dec. 4. Each session includes stories, music, lots of movement and a craft. This is a family story hour, and all ages are welcome. No registration is necessary. A parent or caregiver must attend with the child. For more information, call Chantal Emerson at 804-520-9384. COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The annual Colonial Heights community Thanksgiving service will begin at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Woodlawn Baptist Church, 3120 Woodlawn Ave. The Rev. Scott Tichler from Life Church will bring the message. Light refreshments will be served.

WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER

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

story time sessions on Wednesdays at 11 a.m. through Dec. 4. Each session includes stories, music, lots of movement and a craft. This is a family story hour, and all ages are welcome. No registration is necessary. A parent or caregiver must attend with the child. For more information, call Chantal Emerson at 804-520-9384. PETERSBURG — The American Lung Association Better Breathers Club meets the fourth Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. at HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Petersburg, 95 Medical Park Blvd. All patients with chronic lung conditions, as well as their families/friends are invited to attend. For more information, contact Kim Brandveen at 504-8100 or kim.brandveenAhealthsouth.com.

THURSDAY NOVEMBER

HAPPY THANKSGIVING COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The Colonial Heights Chamber of Commerce is hosting the second annual Colonial Heights Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day. The 5K Fun Run/Walk and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk will begin at 9 a.m. at Colonial Heights High School, 3600 Conduit Road. The entry fee is $10 — register in advance or on the day of the event between 7:30 and 8:30 a.m. There will also be a costume contest, with prizes awarded during the event.

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The Colonial Voice, Friday, November 22, 2013

CRIME The following information was provided by the Colonial Heights Police Department: • Bell, Jason McCoy, 41, of the 4900 block of Shop St., Chester, was charged with larceny: grand on Nov. 1. • Deckerhoff, Richard, 56, was charged with possess alcohol/interdicted on Nov. 21. • Hotchkiss, Michelle Lynn, 32, of the 300 block of Hillcrest Ave., Colonial Heights, was charged with larceny: shoplifting more $200 on Nov. 1. • Jackson, Elliot, 31, of the 1000 block of Sussex St., Petersburg, was charged with brandish a firearm on Nov. 1. • Thacker, Elizabeth, 27, of the 100 block of W. Westover Ave., Colonial Heights, was charged with larceny: petit on Nov. 1. • Wyche, Barbara Delores, 26, of the 1000 block of Sales Exchange St., Emporia, was charged with trespass; general on Nov. 1. • Bethmann, Nicole M., 31, of the 5300 block of Hunt Master Drive, Midlothian, was charged with driving under the influence on Nov. 2. • Goad, Joshua Dylan, 18, of the 5800 block of Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, was charged with vandalism on Nov. 2 . • Linton, Satesha, 24, of the 4100 block of Old Iron Court, Hopewell, was charged with probation violation on Nov. 2. • Wesson, Ashley Nicole, 22, of Woodmere Drive, Petersburg, was charged with larceny: petit on Nov. 2. • Allen, Tabrianish Love, 20, of the 100 block of Clearfield Circle, Colonial Heights, was charged with, probation violation on Nov. 3. • Battle, Michael Brien Jr., 23, of the 100 block of Pinecliffe Drive, Colonial Heights, was charged with purchase alcohol for underaged on Nov. 3. • Chaney, Glen, 36, of the 1600 block of Montpelier St., Petersburg, was charged with fail to pay fines on Nov. 3. • Cone, Timothy Michael, 18, of the 100 block of Goodrich Ave., Petersburg, was charged with larceny: petit on Nov. 3. • Easter, Aaron Michael, 24, of the 200 block of Jennick Drive, Colonial Heights, was charged with fail to appear on Nov. 3. • Garcia, Ann Marie Rybkin, 35, of the 100 block of Goodrich Ave., Petersburg, was charged with larceny: petit on Nov. 3. • Harris, Sarah Brooke, 18, of the 6200 block of Hunter Stand Lane, Chesterfield, was charged with larceny: petit on Nov. 3. • Ma, Yajun, 49, of the 3200 block of Rio Drive, Fall Church, was charged with distribute contraband cigarettes on Nov. 3. • Newman, Billy Arthur Caesar, 25, of the 2900 block of Jefferson Davis Hwy., Richmond, was charged with driving under the influence and refuse breath test on Nov. 3. • Sumner, Ioan Christian, 23, of the 400 block of Appomattox Street, Hopewell, was charged with fail to appear on Nov. 3. • Young, Darren L., 20, of the 200 block of N. Valley Drive, Colonial Heights, was charged with violation of court order. • Browder, Mattie Arlean, 54, of the 1100 block of W. Wythe St., Petersburg, was

charged with driving under the influence and refuse breath test on Nov. 4. • Carmichael, Christopher Allen, 37, of the 3800 block of Puddledock Road, Prince George, was charged with fail to appear on Nov. 4. • Barlow, Jason Walter, 34, of the 7000 block of Yahley Mill Road, Richmond, was charged with fail to appear on Nov. 5. • Gilliam, Rikisha S., 24, of the 20200 block of Depot Ro a d , M c Ke n n e y, w a s charged with larceny: petit on Nov. 5. • Griffin, Kathalene M., 38, of the 100 block of Mars St., Petersburg, was charged with larceny: petit on Nov. 5 in the 600 block of Southpark Blvd. • Peterson, Temmekka, 36, of the 24000 block of Agelico Road, Capron, was charged with assault: simple on Nov. 5. • Allen, Kenneth Edward, 28, of the 400 block of Mars St., Petersburg, was charged with fail to appear on Nov. 6. • Briggs, Ardra Nichelle, 19, of the 1300 block of Tabb Ave., Hopewell, was charged with larceny: petit on Nov. 6. • Colvin, Caelon Indigo, 18, of the 5500 block of Front Drive, North Dinwiddie, was charged with fail to appear on Nov. 6. • Dunston, De’andre Terron, 20, of the 2000 block of Bannister Road, Petersburg, was charged with probation violation on Nov. 6. • Jefferson, Darius Jorda, 20, of the 700 block of Monticello Drive, Hopewell, was charged with larceny: petit on Nov. 6. • Papagiacumos, Demitra, 26, of the 22500 block of Cabin Point Road, Disputanta, was charged with assault: simple on Nov. 6. • Prosise, Kendra Lenae, 20, of Ivy Lane, Petersburg, was charged with child neglect/cause serious injury on Nov. 6. • Roberson, Tyrell Jamal, 20, of the 600 block of Windham St., Petersburg, was charged with violation of court order on Nov. 6. • Rotsolk, Heaven Leigh Rain, 18, of the 700 block of Monticello Drive, Hopewell, was charged with larceny: petit on Nov. 6. • Smith, Katacia Jones, 42, of the 200 block of Brame Ave., Colonial Heights, was charged with larceny: grand, burglary tools possession and larceny w/intent to sell on Nov. 6. • Thomas, Charlotte Ann, 67, of the 600 block of Hamilton Ave., Colonial Heights, was charged with larceny: shoplifting more $200 on Nov. 6. • Barron, Shakira, 19, of the 2900 block of Chamberlayne Ave., Richmond, was charged with larceny: petit on Nov. 7. • Brown, Roderrick R., 46, of the 2100 block of County Drive, Petersburg, was charged with larceny: grand and aid or abet in larceny on Nov. 7. • Cawthon, Codey Ace, 18, of the 100 block of Ruger St., Prince George, was charged with larceny: petit on Nov. 7. • Glenn, Kierra, 19, of the 3200 block of Utah Place, Richmond, was charged with larceny: petit on Nov. 7. Please see CRIME, Page 5

Protesters seek justice for ‘Rusty’ Friends and family of Russell Mack gather for lawful demonstration in front of courthouse BY F.M. WIGGINS STAFF WRITER

COLONIAL HEIGHTS — More than 30 friends and family members of Russell “Rusty” Mack gathered in front of the Colonial Heights Courthouse on Thursday, Nov. 14, to seek justice. The protest comes after one of four defendants charged in Mack’s death was acquitted by a Henrico County jury Nov. 8. Four people, Jonathan Guy, Margaret Blair Dacey, Ashley Mack and Francis Blaha III were all charged in connection with the Feb. 11 beating of Russell “Rusty” Mack. Mack died Feb. 28 as a result of injuries he sustained during the beating. The first defendant to stand trial, Guy, was acquitted on charges of second degree murder, malicious wounding, murder by mob and malicious wounding by mob. “We just want justice for Rusty,” Carol Clayton, Mack’s aunt, said. “There are still three other defendants and we’re not happy with how the trial for the first one went.”

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Samantha Schickler and other supporters of Russell ‘Rusty’ Mack hold signs near the Boulevard outside the Colonial Heights Courthouse on the afternoon of Nov. 14. The first of four suspects was found not guilty by a Henrico County jury on Nov. 8. Clayton said Colonial Heights Commonwealth’s Attorney William “Bill” Bray didn’t show any of her nephew’s good side during the trial. “Someone got free,” Belinda Cardwell, Mack’s mother, said. “We just want justice.” Others participating in the protest said they felt Bray’s handling of Guy’s case wasn’t satisfactory. Brenda Star nes, who knew Rusty Mack since he was a small child, said she was appalled that Bray sometimes appeared to interchange the victim’s name with Guy’s during the two day-jury trial. Bray was unavailable for comment Nov. 14. Clayton said she organized the protest over the weekend after many friends

drove by the courthouse. Many of the protesters were wearing camouflage. Clayton explained that Mack was an avid hunter and was a member of the Powhattan Hunt Club. Jennifer Ramos, one of the family friends participating in the protest, said she was disappointed that Bray didn’t appear to do his job of standing up for the victim. Blaha appeared in Colonial Heights Circuit Court on Friday, Nov. 15. A two-day jury trial for Ashley Mack, the estranged wife of the victim, begins Dec. 9 in Henrico County Circuit Court. A court date has not yet been set for Dacey. • F.M. Wiggins may be reached at 732-3456, ext. 3254 or fwiggins@progress-index. com.

Charges set aside against Francis Blaha Lack of evidence against defendant led to nolle prosse BY F.M. WIGGINS STAFF WRITER

COLONIAL HEIGHTS — Commonwealth’s Attorney William “Bill” Bray made a motion on Friday, Nov. 15, to nolle prosse — or set aside — charges of seconddegree murder BLAHA and murder by mob against Francis Joseph Blaha III in the beating of Russell “Rusty”

Mack. At the hearing held in Colonial Heights Circuit Court, Bray said after the motion that there was a wide gap between probable cause and reasonable doubt. Four people — Jonathan Guy, Margaret Blair Dacey, Ashley Mack and Blaha — were all charged in connection with the Feb. 11 beating of Mack. Mack died Feb. 28 as a result of injuries he sustained during the beating. Guy, the first defendant to stand trial, was acquitted Nov. 8 by a Henrico County jury on charges of second-degree murder, malicious wounding, murder by mob and malicious wounding by mob. On Nov. 15, Bray said that there was much less evidence in the case

against Blaha than the case against Guy. He said that is what led to the decision to take the “appropriate action” of nolle prosseing the charges against Blaha after discussing the matter with the family. In addition to nolle prosseing all the charges against Blaha, court records reveal that the charges of murder by mob and felony murder against Dacey were nolle prossed. Dacey has been accused of dealing the fatal blow to Mack by kicking him, which ultimately led to a fractured skull and

Mack’s eventual death 17 days after he was beaten. Outside of court, Bray said that there was a “fair amount of discussion” with the family about the decision. “I can’t say they were all happy,” he added. Following Judge Herbert Cogbill Gill Jr.’s decision to nolle prosse the charges, Blaha broke down in tears — as did members of Mack’s family as they quietly exited the courtroom. Belinda Cardwell, Mack’s mother, was very emotional leaving the courthouse, Please see BLAHA, Page 5

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and family members were disappointed in the jury’s verdict. During the planning process for the demonstration, someone raised the question of whether or not a permit would be needed. “Usually you have to apply for a permit 14 days in advance,” Clayton added. But, she said city officials worked with her, and after paying the required fee, the permit was received Nov. 13. “We wanted to make sure we had a legal protest,” she said. On the afternoon of Nov. 14, those in support of Mack could be seen holding signs saying “Justice for Rusty Mack,” “Punish those accused” and “Honk if you suppor t Rusty M a ck . ” M a ny d r ive r s honked their horns as they

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IN MEMORY

ROBERT V. CAWTHORNE JR.

Robert Vincent Cawthorne Jr., of Colonial Heights, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2013, at the Southside Regional Medical Center, Petersburg. Born Oct. 11, 1931, in Henderson, N.C., to Vincent and Foy Evans Cawthorne, he lived most of his life in Colonial Heights. Affectionately known as Robert or Bob to friends and “Debo” to family, he is survived by his wife of 55 years, Pat; son, John Robert (Lisa) Cawthorne; daughters, Mary Cawthorne and Laura (Burke) Steele; brothers, Wallace (Jo) Cawthorne and William (Sylvia) Cawthorne, both of Henderson, N.C.; and many loving nieces, nephews and extended family. He leaves to cherish his memory six grandchildren, Dylan Cawthorne, Shanna Cawthorne, Burke Steele, Rob Steele, Campbell Steele and Jack Steele. Debo was a loving father, husband, grandfather and friend to all. A 1955 civil engineering graduate of N.C. State University, Robert was a professional engineer and registered land surveyor who served as a U.S. Air Force civil engineer (Turkey, Greece) for four years. Then an overseas contractor for the Air Force, he and his family spent 10 more years in Turkey. Upon return to the United States, Robert was plant engineer at Brown and Williamson Tobacco in Petersburg, city engineer for Colonial Heights and then ran his own land surveying practice until his death. Robert was an active member of Trinity United Methodist Church of Petersburg, Master Mason of Blandford Lodge No. 3 A.F.&A.M. and member of the Acca Temple Petersburg Shrine Club, where he served as treasurer. He was also a life-long and accomplished outdoorsman who passionately enjoyed hunting or fishing, and a past president of Lee’s Mill Pond Hunting and Fishing Club recognized for leading the many improvements to facilities and the organization. Robert and wife Pat were avid supporters of their grandchildren’s sports, hardly missing their baseball, basketball or ballet events. Robert was always there to help friends and support his family with whatever was needed ... a true engineer, devoted family man who was tireless in the service of others. A funeral service was held on Nov. 13 at Trinity United Methodist Church in Petersburg. Interment followed at Blandford Cemetery in Petersburg. Memorial donations to the Shriners Hospitals for Children can be made to: Petersburg Shrine Club, c/o Ralph Bartley, secretary, 6907 Hickory Road, South Chesterfield, VA 23803-1313. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.

WALTER L. DAVIS JR.

Walter (Korky) Lowry Davis Jr., 67, of Suisun City, Calif., passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013. Mr. Davis, born March 12, 1946, was preceded in death by his parents, Walter Lowry Davis Sr.. and Frances Evans Davis Donnelly. He was a graduate of Colonial Heights High School and Virginia State University.

He served his country honorably in the United States Army. He was retired from his position as West Area safety manager for Brand Energy and Infrastructure Services of California. He enjoyed golf and was an avid Red Sox fan. Mr. Davis is survived by his son, Wes Davis (Stella) of Asheville, N.C.; his daughter, Katie Warren (Travis) of Colonial Heights, Va.; his grandchildren, Evan, Hannah and Mason Warren and Ada Davis. He is also survived by his brother, Tom Davis (Joyce) of Colonial Heights, Va.; his sister, Mary Ann Dodd (Leighton) of Lynchburg, Va.; many nieces and nephews; his dear friend, Carol Estrada and her family; and his beloved basset hound, Savannah. A memorial service was held for Mr. Davis on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2013, at Wesley United Methodist Church in Colonial Heights. Memorials may be made to Basset Hound Rescue.

CARRIE B. FLOURNEY

On Nov. 11, 2013, Mrs. Carrie B. Flourney, “Aunt Curly,” peacefully transitioned into eternal rest at the Parham Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Richmond. She was born on Aug. 1, 1924, to the late Garland Thomas Briggs and Martha Jane McCray Briggs. Aunt Curly accepted Christ at an early age as her personal Savior and was baptized at Bethesda Baptist Church, Colonial Heights. She was educated in the Chesterfield County Public School System, graduating from Hickory Hill High School in 1937. She married Artis Flourney and moved to Los Angles, Calif. Aunt Curly became a member of Second African Methodist Episcopal Church. There, she served as a loyal and devoted member for many years, serving on numerous boards and committees. Upon relocating to Colonial Heights in 2005, she resided in the Kennon Point subdivision and became a faithful member of Greater Faith AME Zion Church, Petersburg. She was a resident of The Dunlop House in Colonial Heights for a little over two years before moving to the Parham Road Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Aunt Curly was predeceased by: her husband, Artis Flourney; her sisters, Sarah E. Griffin Brigg, and Irene Smith; and her brothers, William Briggs, Thomas Garland Briggs and Eugene Briggs. She leaves to cherish her memories: her sister-in-law, Rachel T. Briggs;, several loving, caring, devoted and faithful nieces; nephews; and a host of other family members; and friends. Services for Mrs. Carrie B. Flourney were held on Friday, Nov. 15, 2013, at Greater Faith A.M.E. Zion Church, 1301 Youngs Road, Petersburg, the Rev. Dr. Audrey Jones, Pastor, eulogist. Interment followed at Mt. Minnis Cemetery, Colonial Heights. Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Mrs. Flourey at www.jmwilkersonsince1874. com.

JACK E.D. FOCKLER SR.

Jack Edwin Davis Fockler Sr., 87, of Colonial Heights, loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away Friday, Nov. 15, 2013, at Southside Regional Medical Center. He was born May 22, 1926, to the late Francis O. and Hazel Mae King Fockler. Mr. Fockler retired as a major from the

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RUDOLPH T. REEVES JR.

Rudolph T. Reeves Jr., of Colonial Heights, formerly of Erwin, N.C., passed away Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013. Rudy was born at Duke University hospital in Durham, N.C., in 1942 and was preceded in death by his parents, Rudolph T. Reeves of Linden, N.C., and Hazel Marie (Cheek) Reeves, of Mebane, N.C., on Oct. 24, 1945. He was also preceded by: his adoptive parents, who were also his grandparents, Roy Vester Reeves in March of 1963, and Louise Ellen (Sills) Reeves in December of 1987. Rudy was a graduate of Erwin High School, Erwin, N.C., class of 1960 and also attended John Tyler Community College in Chester. Rudy grew up on Prince Avenue between Erwin and Dunn, N.C. After graduation from high school in 1960, Rudy along with six of his graduating classmates, entered the United States Air Force. He was proud to serve his country and retired from the U.S. Air Force in 1982. Before his retirement in 1982, he was selected to the rank of chief master sergeant. He also retired from the U.S. Army Civil service, United States Army Software Engineering Center, Fort Lee, as a computer specialist in 2002 with over 40 years of combined military and civil service. He was awarded numerous medals and achievement certificates while serving in the military and civil service for his service to his country. Rudy was also a member of the American Legion Post 284 in Colonial Heights. He enjoyed gardening with his wife Phyllis and also appreciated beautiful flowers. He also enjoyed dancing (shagging) with his wife to beach music in Old Towne Petersburg and also jitterbugging to the big band swing sounds. Please see IN MEMORY, Page 6

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holding back tears. “Most people get justice,” she said quietly. She said Blaha had never touched her son, but that she hopes the suspects that did do stand trial. “Sometimes you live in a world where you just don’t get justice.” Blaha’s attorney John Rockecharlie, said he was grateful that Bray had reevaluated the case and insisted on his client’s innocence. “The Commonwealth did the right thing,” Rockecharlie said. Bray said that he didn’t believe it would be possible to close the gap between probable cause and reasonable doubt in the case against Blaha. However, he doesn’t believe that it puts the cases against Dacey or Ashley Mack in jeopardy. In court, Bray said that he had decided to nolle prosse the charges against Blaha after consulting with two other prosecutors. He declined to say outside court who the other prosecutors he consulted with are but emphasized “they’re experienced prosecutors that I trust.” Bray added that he’s continuing the discussions with other prosecutors to evalu-

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• Heath, Michael, 62, of New York, N.Y., was charged with driving under the influence on Nov. 7. • Hoylman, Heather N., 28, of the 8200 block of Wood Drive, Disputanta, was charged with assault: simple on Nov. 7. • Saunders, Rafael Donta, 27, of the 3100 block of Pinetree Drive, Petersburg, was charged with fail to appear on Nov. 7. • Arrington, William Lloyd, 74, of the 1200 block of Burlington Drive, Colonial Heights, was charged with prevent law enforcement from lawful arrest and trespass: general on Nov. 8. • Hess, James Edward, 50, of the 200 block of Hallwood D r ive, E v i n g t o n , w a s charged with larceny: grand on Nov. 8. • Johnson, Kendrick

ate the other cases. The prosecutor also said that Blaha has been cooperative since the beginning and “he is available as a witness.” Bray added that with the charges against Blaha nolle prossed, it may even make him a more credible witness. Thursday afternoon, Nov. 14, family and friends of the victim in the case held a demonstration outside the courthouse bearing signs s ay i n g “ P u n i s h t h o s e accused,” “Justice for Rusty Mack” and “Honk if you support Rusty Mack.” Bray declined to comment on the protest itself, but did say that he would be open to facilitating or arranging a meeting with the family and another prosecutor. He stopped short of saying that he would seek to have a special prosecutor try the remaining defendants. Some of those gathered for the demonstration Nov. 14 said that they would like to see a special prosecutor handle the remaining cases against Ashley Mack, the victim’s estranged wife, and Dacey. Cardwell says she blames Ashley Mack for the entire situation. • F.M. Wiggins may be reached at 732-3456, ext. 3254 or fwiggins@progress-index. com.

Jamar, 20, of the 8900 block of Colemans Lake Road, Ford, was charged with violation of court order on Nov. 8. • Kokoszki, Joseph Mark, 56, of S. Market Street, Petersburg, was charged with forgery and fraud: false pretense on Nov. 8. • Scott, Antonio Bernard, 23, of the 1000 block of Saint Johns Wood Drive, Richmond, was charged with assault: simple on Nov. 8. • Stephenson, Jeffrey K., 19, of the 3500 block of Julep Drive, South Chesterfield, was charged with larceny: petit on Nov. 8. • Webb, Angela, 31, of the 200 block of Archer Ave., Colonial Heights, was charged with assault: simple and disorderly conduct on Nov. 8. • Information is provided by police and sheriff’s departments. This information may or may not be all inclusive. Arrests include summons. Arrests do not imply guilt.

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EPISCOPAL CHURCH

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FELLOWSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH

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HIGHLAND METHODIST

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Matteo Musso, M.P. Daughtry, Austen Smith and Luca Musso play around at MP, Bounce With Me in Colonial Heights Friday, Sept. 20. The new business is packed with bouncy houses — indoors.

AIRTIGHT FUN

MP, Bounce with Me is packed with inflatable houses, obstacle courses BY F.M. WIGGINS STAFF WRITER

COLONIAL HEIGHTS — Falling temperatures doesn’t mean kids have to be left out in the cold to play. MP, Bounce with Me offers children a place to play in a climate-controlled area on giant, inflatable, play structures commonly seen at community events and birthday parties. Owner Mike Daughtry was inspired to open the business, which bears the initials of his son Michael Powell, after a trip to the beach where thunderstorms curtailed a trip to the sand and surf.

Looking for something to do on a rainy afternoon while in Myrtle Beach, S.C., three years ago, Daughtry took his son to a mall where there was a business similar to what he now owns. It was a space filled with giant inflatable play structures. “Family entertainment is what it’s all about,” Daughtry said. For $8 on weekdays and $10 on weekends, children ages 5 and older can play on the inflatable structures. Daughtry said it’s a great alternative when it is too hot or too cold out for kids to be on playgrounds. It also makes a perfect place for birthday parties or other events. While the type of business is relatively new to the Tri-City area, their popularity has exploded over the past five years, Daughtry said. When he applied for his business license, he was told he wasn’t the first business of the type to consider

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Opportunity to share with those less fortunate COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The Colonial Heights Recreation and Parks Department is teaming up with the Colonial Heights Food Pantry to promote “Buy Someone a Thanksgiving Turkey or Christmas Ham.” The public is asked to please consider sharing with those who are less fortunate this holiday season. Every donation of $8 buys one turkey or ham for a family. Receive a ticket for every 8 dollars donated and that makes you eligible for a drawing to win your choice of a 2014 Busch Gardens Fun Card or Water Country Sizzler Pass. All donations are greatly appreciated and tax deductible. Donations (cash, check, Mastercard and Visa) will be accepted through Dec. 20, at the Colonial Heights Recreation Department, 901 Meridian Ave., in Colonial Heights. For more information, call 5209390.

Grief Support Workshop for child loss PETERSBURG — The stress of holidays is especially difficult for families who have faced the catastrophic loss of a child. Those experiencing this loss is invited to attend a grief support workshop for child loss sponsored by Crater Community Hospice from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 5. Those attending this workshop will gain support from others who face similar losses and discover new coping mechanisms that will be helpful to you and your family during the holiday season. Co-sponsored by Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU Hospital System, this workshop is free and open to the public. It will be held at the Crater Community Hospice office, 3916 S. Crater Road. To register or for more information, call 804-840-6454 or Pcox@cratercommunityhos pice.org .

Trip to Atlantic City COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The Colonial Heights Recreation and Parks is sponsoring a trip to Atlantic City, The Showboat Hotel & Casino Feb. 23-25, 2014. Transportation is on a motor coach. The cost is $195 per person double occupancy; $75 due at registration to hold slot. Call for single pricing. Cost includes trans-

opening in Colonial Heights. “We’re the only one in the Tri-Cities for right now,” Daughtry said, though there are others in Central Virginia. Daughtry said his son picked most of the play structures. “His favorites are the obstacle courses,” Daughtry said. The business has three such structures. While MP, Bounce with Me only recently opened, Daughtry said he plans to add a party room so birthday parties and other types of parties can be a bit more private. The business is located in the Colonial Square Shopping Center at 3107 Boulevard. The hours are 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and noon to 9 p.m. Sunday. For more information contact the business at 804-894-8216. • F.M. Wiggins may be reached at 732-3456, ext. 3254 or fwiggins@progress-index.com.

portation, two nights lodging at The Showboat and $50 of free slot play. This trip is open to the public. The deadline to register is Dec. 27. Trip goers will depart from the Shepherd Stadium parking lot at 9 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 23.

Holiday music class COLONIAL HEIGHTS — Celebrate the holidays through music. The Colonial Heights Recreation and Parks Department will host a holiday music class that will get your kids dancing, singing, and playing to all kinds of holiday favorites: Jingle Bells, Spinning Dreidl, and many more. They will read holiday stories, too. The class will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 11, at the Colonial Heights Community Center, located at 157 Roanoke Ave.: • Children ages 1 to 3-year-olds, will be taught from 11:30 a.m. to noon • Children ages 3 to 6-year-olds, will be taught from 12:15 to 12:45 p.m. The cost is $8 per child. This program is open to non-residents as well as residents. Kindermusik is a music and movement program for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Parents and children will play, listen, and dance to musical activities specifically designed to stimulate childhood development. Parents of toddlers are strongly encouraged to participate in their child’s class. Parents of preschoolers can choose to participate. Parents of 3-year-olds can choose to enroll their child in the class that fits your child’s social development. For more information, call 520-9390. The class will be facilitated by Melody Magic Music Studio www.melodymagicmusic.com

Christmas Town tickets COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The Colonial Heights Recreation and Parks Department has tickets available for Christmas Town: A Busch Gardens Celebration. Ticket holders will see the Williamsburg park transformed into a Christmas wonderland and experience holiday shopping and dining opportunities, all-new holiday shows and a lightdancing Christmas tree. Single Day cost $28 and is valid for one evening admission to Christmas Town® 2013 during scheduled operating days. Ticket is valid Nov. 22-Dec. 31. Fun Card cost is $29 and is valid for unlimited admission to Christmas Town between Nov. 22-Dec. 31. For more information, call 520-9390.

IN MEMORY Continued from Page 5

He was an avid ACC sports fan and enjoyed the Duke and North Carolina basketball rivalry and also the Virginia and Virginia Tech football rivalry. Rudy also enjoyed attending his children and grandchildren’s sporting events and enjoyed watching them compete. Rudy was very proud of his sons and their wives for their hard work in pursuit of the successful careers and for them providing their children with every opportunity for successful journey through life. He is survived by: his wife, Phyllis H. Reeves of Colonial Heights; his son, Rudolph T. Reeves III and wife, Sandra Dale Reeves of Colonial Heights; grandchildren, Jordan T. Reeves, Colin Z. Reeves and Lauren Brooke Reeves; his son, Robert K. Reeves and wife, Shannon K. Reeves of Mechanicsville; grandchildren, Holli S. Reeves, Savannah M. Reeves, Kimber AshleyKendall Reeves; also one great-grandson, Jaxson Konnor Reeves; and proud parents, Jordan T. Reeves and Ashley Rae Thompson. A graveside service was held on Wednesday, N o v. 2 0 , 2 0 1 3 , i n Southlawn Memorial Park, Prince George. The family received friends Tuesday, Nov. 19, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Colonial Heights Chapel of E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes and Crematory, 2033 Boulevard. Condolences may be re gistered at www. ealvinsmall.com.

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The Colonial Voice, Friday, November 22, 2013

November 22, 2013

526-5872 • 526-9637 (fax) • 201 Temple Ave. • Suite E. Colonial Heights, VA • www.colonialheightschamber.com

Letter From the Chamber President As the holiday season approaches I would like to wish you and your family a prosperous and peaceful holiday season. With Thanksgiving, Hannukah, and Christmas only a few weeks away, we have many opportunities for you to be involved in events sponsored by the Colonial Heights Chamber of Commerce. I would encourage you to read our Chamber ConJudy Tyree nections and take advantage of all our activities and programs. Make sure you review our website at www.colonialheightschamber.com and be sure you are on our email and mailing lists. At the Chamber there are networking opportunities of all types, educational opportunities; and of course, our Second Annual Colonial Heights Turkey Trot. Our tag line at the Chamber is Connecting Business, Education and Community. I believe our upcoming 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run (The Turkey Trot) is a perfect example of what we try to accomplish every day in the community.

Colonial Heights Chamber of Commerce Business of the Month

M Many of our member businesses have graciously sponsored the event and our sc c schools will benefit financially from the event in a significant way. On Thanksggiving morning, business owners, school teachers and students, and friends aand families will gather together to celebrate healthy living in our community. You can participate by registering online at (www.colonialheightschamber. com) or you can volunteer to help by contacting the Chamber office. Connecting Business, Education, and Community is what we promote each day. As we move ahead, I hope you will take advantage of the opportunities the Chamber offers and that you will also bring forward your ideas to make our Chamber even more relevant to our business community, our educational systems, and our local civic organizations. May you have a wonderful holiday season. Please contact the Chamber Office if we can be helpful in any way. Sincerely, Judy Tyree President Colonial Heights Chamber of Commerce

Colonial Heights Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cuttings

Biscuits and Jam

November

Titan Auto

Green Auto Sales

Ron White, Representative of Congressman Randy Forbes, presents Biscuits and Jam owner Julanie Sheitlin with a welcoming letter of appreciation and support.

Side Street Gallery A Division of Summit Healthcare

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The Law Offices of Cravens & Noll, P.C. • Free Intial Consults • Payment Plans • ‘‘We’ll be your lawyers for life” Colonial C l i l Heights: H i h 524-0100 524 0100

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Mission Statement The mission m of the Colonial Heights g Chamber of Commerce is to unite business and professional individuals to enhance, promote, serve, and strengthen the business and educational

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2013-2014 Officers of the Colonial Heights Chamber of Commerce

PRESIDENT PRESIDEN

JUDY TYREE Riverside PACE 1st VICE PRESIDENT

environment. The Chamber strives to advance

JOSHUA ATCHLEY Navy Federal Credit Union

the Colonial Heights region by educating,

2nd VICE PRESIDENT

energizing, and connecting a diverse group of

RITA FEASENMYER EVB Mortgage

leaders to serve the community.

TREASURER

JANICE LOGUE Taylor Long Properties

TED WILLIAMS Colonial Heights Soccer Association

JOSHUA ATCHLEY Navy Federal Credit Union;

ROGER M. GREEN Chamber of Commerce

STEVE PERRY Stephen Perry,CPA

2013 – 2014 EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS

CHRIS RIGGS Riggs and Company Investment Management

C. SCOTT DAVIS Mayor

JENNIFER CHURCH Union First Market Bank

PAMELA A. WAITKUS Waitkus Counseling Group

PAST PRESIDENT

TOY NEWCOMB Dunlop House Assisted Living

STEPHEN F. PERRY Stephen F. Perry, CPA

THOMAS MATTIS City Manager DR. JOSEPH COX Superintendent of Schools, Colonial Heights

BRIAN RADFORD GEORGE SCHANZENBACHER Southside Regional Medical Center Director of Planning SHERRI CROWDER JEFF FARIES Bank of McKenney Chief of Police

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

ROGER M. GREEN

2013 – 2014 BOARD MEMBERS MARK WAITKUS All N 1 Services TAMMY FERGUSON Swift Creek Woman’s Club RANDY WHELAN B&H Lawn Services JENNIFER CHURCH Union First Market Bank JUDY TYREE Riverside PACE

PAM COMSTOCK Gilbert C. Martin Co.

A. G. MOORE Chief, Fire and EMS

RITA FEASENMYER EVB Mortgage

TODD WILSON Sheriff

KATHI HALL Sherwood Title Company

NEIL KUCHINSKY, Legal Council

SUSIE BRIDGEMAN Swift Creek Woman’s Club

HONORARY MEMBERS

TANNER COLLINS REDC Community Capital Group

CHRIS KOLLMAN LAMESE K. ESSEY DR. JAMES McNEER

STEPHANIE STABLES VCB

Colonial Heights Chamber of Commerce 2013 Calendar UPDATES AVAILABLE AT www.colonialheightschamber.com NOVEMBER 28 Colonial Heights Turkey Trot – 9:00 a.m. DECEMBER

19 Chamber Open House 1:00 – 4:00 P.M.

ANNUAL DINNER AT FORT LEE MARCH 20, 2014

WHY BE A MEMBER OF THE COLONIAL HEIGHTS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE? Membership has value because of what the Chamber offers you:

The Chamber offers multiple and varied opportunities over the course of the year to meet and network with potential clients or patrons. The Chamber offers multiple and varied opportunities to advertise your business in publications, in eblasts, on our Facebook page.

Dunn Right Properties, LLC We have 1 bedroom efﬁciency units and 1 to 4 Bedroom Houses available for rent in Colonial Heights and South Chesterﬁeld.

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CHECK FOR NEW CALENDAR EVENTS LIKE RIBBON CUTTINGS, GRAND OPENINGS, BUSINESS SEMINARS ON OUR WEBSITE: WWW COLONIAL HEIGHTSCHAMBER.COM GET ON OUR EMAIL LIST TO MAKE SURE YOU KNOW WHAT IS HAPPENING IN OUR CHAMBER. EMAIL Roger.Green@colonialheightschamber.com

Welcome New Members

The Colonial He Heights eights Chamber of Commerce Welcomes those recently joining our Chamber. Remember em mber – it is Good Business to Do Business with Chamber Members! Massage Envy

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Side Street Gallery

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Midas

Home-Makers Furniture

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Bryant and Stratton College

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Green Auto Sales

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Lyons Avenue Bible Church

Biscuits N Jam

Palmer’s Towing and Recovery, LLC

Pastor Donald Grover 504-0656 • 520-7813 merhoo@verizon.net

MP, Bounce with Me

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www.ealvinsmall.com Automotive Parts / Automotive Paints

1907 Boulevard Colonial Heights Virginia 804-526-2936

16801 Jefferson Davis Highway Colonial Heights, VA 23834 804 479 3115

P.O. Box 1019 Colonial Heights, VA 23834 804 526 3058 FAX: 804 526 9260 palmerstowing@comcast.net

3107 Boulevard, Suite 12 A Colonial Heights, VA 23834 804 894 8216 Mpbouncewithme@yahoo.com

Colonial Heights Chamber of Commerce Past Presidents 1949 – 1950 Clif P. Nevetral 1950 – 1951 L L. L. L Johnson 1951 – 1952 W. J. Feazel 1952 – 1953 Caswell L. Young 1953 – 1954 Roy L. Crumpler 1954 – 1955 T. J. Stallings 1955 – 1956 J. J. DeBoer 1956 – 1957 Walter E. Johnson 1957 – 1958 J. W. Nussey 1958 – 1959 E. Alvin Small 1959 – 1960 George W. Mumford, Jr. 1960 – 1961 James D. Egan 1961 – 1962 W. W. Williams 1962 – 1963 George Martin 1963 – 1964 William R. Kitchen 1964 – 1965 William L. Short 1965 – 1967 Glen T. Hastings 1967 – 1968 William C. Lee 1968 – 1969 Aubrey L. Wheeler 1969 – 1970 B. Phillip Gaines 1970 – 1971 E. I. McAdams 1971 – 1972 Robert L. Blankenship

1972 - 1973 Karl W. Pritchett, Jr. 1973 – 1974 Dr. Dr Lowell H. H Gilbert 1974 – 1975 Martin V. Griffith, Jr. 1975 – 1976 William C. Lee 1976 – 1977 George W. Jones, Jr. 1977 – 1978 Joseph F. Uzzle 1978 – 1979 Dean A. Williams 1979 – 1980 Robert L. Robertson 1980 – 1981 Norris E. Jones, Jr. 1981 – 1982 Donald W. Anderson 1982 – 1983 Betty R. Feazel/ Arlen S. Gregory 1983 – 1984 Arlen S. Gregory 1984 – 1985 Paul H. Brown 1985 – 1986 E. Daniel Odum 1986 - 1987 Joe C. Hales, Jr. 1987 – 1988 R. Parker Johnson, Jr. 1988 – 1989 Thomas L. Vaughn 1989 – 1990 Lewis L. Johnson, Jr. 1990 – 1991 Dr. Gary L. Farley 1991 – 1992 Charles C. Townes 1992 – 1993 Dr. Angela Miller

1993 – 1994 Lin Lane 1994 – 1995 Bill Avery 1995 – 1996 Russell Watson/ Charles C. Townes 1996 – 1997 Gary Thomson 1997 – 1998 Betty Lowe 1998 – 1999 Herb Miller 1999 – 2000 A. Wright Pond 2000 – 2001 John Reid 2001 - 2002 Vince Ferranti 2002 – 2003 Joe Tyler 2003 – 2004 Mark Landa 2004 – 2005 Stephen Perry 2005 – 2006 Martha Gunter 2006 – 2007 Gary Thomson 2007 – 2008 Betsy Stafford 2008 – 2009 Bryan Small 2009 – 2010 William Conner 2010 – 2012 Pamela A. Waitkus Current President Judy Tyree

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PETERSBURG — Gov. Bob McDonnell and first lady Maureen McDonnell participated in a ribbon cutting Tuesday, Nov. 12, for the Freedom Support Center for Veterans. “This is truly an honor,” City Councilman W. Howard Myers said. Myers, whose grandfather was a veteran, has been pushing for the development of the Freedom Support Center. “Now our veterans really need our help.” The Veterans Center is the second to open in Virginia under Maureen McDonnell’s First Lady’s Initiatives Team Effort (FLITE). FLITE recognizes programs, activities, organizations or individuals who embody the ideal of “getting involved and giving back.” Myers said the center will help veterans and their families. Myers thanked Maureen McDonnell for her assistance in moving the Petersburg center forward. The governor praised Petersburg for hosting the second such center in the state. “Councilman [Myers], you and the mayor through your leadership saw this vision and wanted to do something for veterans,” McDonnell said. “You made it happen.” McDonnell said Petersburg is a perfect locality to host such the cen-

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Gov. Bob McDonnell and others prepare to cut the ribbon for the Petersburg Support Center for Veterans on Tuesday, Nov. 12. Located on West Washington Street, the center is a one-stop shop for veterans and their families to seek services from a variety of agencies. ter with its close proximity to Fort Lee. He added that with the recent growth of the nearby post, nearly 38 percent of soldiers in the Army will be trained at Fort Lee. “It’s extraordinary,” he added.

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ive Housing, and the Petersburg Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control and Healthy Homes Initiative Grant Program. Eight additional organizations serving veterans are expected to move into the facility in 2014. City Manager William E. Johnson III said the transformation of the former furniture store into the support center has been incredible. “If you saw this building 60 days ago, you wouldn’t believe this facility today,” Johnson said. Mayor Brian Moore said the center represents the perfect place for veterans to find the information they need. “I talk with veterans all the time that need information,” Moore said. Funding for the center has been provided by Charles Patton, the Cameron Foundation, the city of Petersburg, Open Plan Systems, Tech For Troops Project, Home Depot and John Jarratt. Fort Lee soldiers, Dominion Power and Swift Creek Baptist Church workers assisted in the restoration of the building — including removing old fixtures, walls, flooring and painting. Other contributors include Da’Vid Montoya, Healthy Heart Plus and the Petersburg Chamber of Commerce. • F.M. Wiggins may be reached at 732-3456, ext. 3254 or fwiggins@progress-index.com.

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Atlantic City trip COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The Colonial Heights Recreation and Parks Department is sponsoring an Atlantic City trip to The Showboat Hotel & Casino Feb. 23-25, 2014. Trip goers will depart from the Shepherd Stadium parking lot at 9 a.m. on Feb. 23. Transportation is on motor coach. The cost is $195/person double occupancy; call for singles pricing. $75 due at registration to hold spot. Price includes transportation, two-nights lodging at The Showboat and $50 of free slot play. The deadline to register is Dec. 27.

‘Work That Bird’ COLONIAL HEIGHTS — To help the community burn calories prior to and following holiday eating, Colonial Heights Recreation and Parks is hosting “Work That Bird,” two ballistic abs/yoga classes. Sessions will be held Nov. 26 and Dec. 10 at the Colonial Heights Community Building, 157 Roanoke Ave. On each of the dates, ballistic abs (exercise ball/yoga mat needed) will run from 5 to 5:45 p.m.; and Pilate-yoga fusion will follow from 6-7 p.m. (yoga mat needed). The classes are free. Participants can do either class or both on either day or both. Attendees, open to ages 12 and older, who bring five non-perishable foods will receive a raffle ticket for the chance to win a free month of classes.

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