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Vol. 11 No. 12 FEBRUARY 28, 2009 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2013 THURSDAY,

Pass the biscuits

IN THE COMMUNITY Dog and cat tags on sale now Colonial Heights residents are reminded that dog and cat tags are available for sale in the Treasurer’s Office and are due by Feb. 1, 2014. The Treasurer’s Office is located at City Hall, 201 James Ave., Colonial Heights. For more information about pet licensing in the city, call the Treasurer’s Office at 520-9320.

Christmas Parade The Colonial Heights Jaycees will host the annual Christmas Parade on Dec. 3. The parade will start at 7 p.m. on the Boulevard at A Avenue (near Hardees), and proceed south on the Boulevard to Westover Avenue. This is an abbreviated route due to construction on the Boulevard.

Santa’s workshop and lunch The Colonial Heights Recreation Department is partnering with the Colonial Heights Quarterback Club to offer a Santa’s workshop and lunch for Colonial Heights children only, ages 2-8. The event will be held from 11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 at the city’s Community Center, 157 Roanoke Ave. The event includes crafts, lunch and one-on-one time with Santa. Professional photos will be taken and can be purchased on-site. The cost is $3 per person to participate in the event. The cost of pictures with Santa is a separate fee. Registration is required no later than Dec. 3. Forms must be completed and returned to Shepherd Stadium, 901 Meridian Ave., Colonial Heights or faxed to 520-9203. For more information, call 520-9390.

Pancake breakfast with Santa The Optimist Club of Colonial Heights is hosting a pancake breakfast with Santa from 7 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14 at the Optimist Club home, located at 916 Meridian Ave., Colonial Heights. The meal will include pancakes, sausage and beverage. Eat in or take out. The cost is $5 for adults; $3 for children ages 4-10. For tickets or more information, call 526-0689 or 520-2894.

Petersburg parade The Petersburg Christmas Parade, “Celebrating a Healthy Holiday Season,” will be held Dec. 7, along South Crater Road, beginning at 3 p.m. The parade will feature floats, marching units and area bands. For more information, please call 804-733-2394.

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Biscuits N’ Jam Cafe is owned by the Scheitlin family — from left, Julanie Scheitlin, Amber Scheitlin, and Mark Scheitlin.

Family-owned restaurant specializes in homemade freshness BY ANDRE EATON STAFF WRITER

ulanie Scheitlin has a thing for biscuits. “I love biscuits,” Scheitlin said. “When I was younger, me and my mother used to make them together on Sunday morning. It bought me such joy and happiness. I wanted to share it with the world. Everyone should have the experience of a delicious, fresh hot biscuit.” So it was only fitting that she started a new cafe that features biscuits. Biscuits N’ Jam Cafe is a family-owned business that specializes in homemade biscuits, homemade jams, biscuit sandwiches, home-style gravies and southern side items. The cafe is dine-in or take-out. “This is something I’ve always wanted to do so it’s like a dream come true,” Scheitlin said. “I’ve always been a cook at home and I just enjoy serving people good food.” Amber Scheitlin, Julanie’s daughter, who also operates the restaurant with her mom, noted that “none of our food is precooked or frozen.” Julanie Scheitlin said the difference between her family establishment and bigger food chains is everything is made at the customer’s request. “Every meal is homemade and made fresh that morning,” she said.

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Biscuits N’ Jam Cafe specializes in homemade biscuits and jams. Sunday dinners at Scheitlin’s grandmother’s house fueled her passion to start cooking at a young age. “My grandmother was a cook and she used to make biscuits with me,” she said. “So since I was young, I helped cook for my family.” Scheitlin’s new establishment stresses the importance of having a good breakfast to start your day. She said along with those Sunday dinners, her family also had big Sunday breakfasts.

“Breakfast is the most important meal; you need to have a good breakfast [to start your day],” she said. The cafe’s breakfast menu consists of: plain biscuits; the ultimate biscuit, bacon, sausage, ham, egg and cheese; the chicken and waffle biscuit, deep fried chicken with waffle served on a biscuit; and breakfast sandwiches, sausage, egg, and cheese or bacon, egg and cheese. Please see CAFE, Page 3

- A.G. Moore, Colonial Heights fire chief A. G. Moore is the fire chief of the Colonial Heights Fire Department. He began his career as a firefighter in Petersburg, in 1986; Two years later he was hired by Colonial Heights and in 1993, he was promoted to fire chief. He received his Fire Science degree from J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College. Moore is also an instructor for the Department of Fire Programs and the Virginia Department of Emergency Management.

What is your role as the fire chief ?

“My role is to administer the operations of the fire department. Whether it’s the fire operation or the EMS operation, I’m in charge of it all. From budgeting, planning, and operational perspective, it all falls on me.”

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Why did you want to become a firefighter?

“My first recollection from day one would be when my grandmother used to take me to the fire station just to stand outside and

What’s your favorite moment as a firefighter?

look at the trucks. It’s in my blood. From an early age as far back as I can remember I always wanted to be a firefighter.”

At what point of your life did you know you wanted to help others?

“It was probably my early teen years because I knew I wanted to become a volunteer. Right after I graduated high school I went off to college and I really missed the fire service. I came back from college and pursued a full-time career in the fire [service].”

“One that stands out in my mind was when I got promoted to fire chief on March 10, 1993, and on Aug. 6, 1993, we had the tornadoes come through the TriCities area and struck surrounding businesses in the Southpark Mall area, the most notable was Walmart. To see my guys and girls pull through that and get the situation under control, I knew we were on to something special.”

A.G. Moore is fire chief of the Colonial Heights Fire Department. He began his service in Colonial Heights in 1988 as a firefighter and was promoted to chief in 1993.

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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2013

 OUR OPINIONS

Date of JFK assassination will never be forgotten I

t is a day five decades ago that no one has forgotten if they lived through it. On Nov. 22, 1963, President John F. Kennedy was gunned down during a motorcade in downtown Dallas. For a generation of Americans that day is seared into their memories. And it is seared into the collective American psyche. There have been three events that have shaken the American soul in the past century. The first was Dec. 7, 1941, the day the Japanese empire attacked the U.S. Naval fleet at Pearl Harbor, plunging the nation into World War II. The other was Sept. 9, 2011, when terrorists attacked the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, using airplanes as human missiles. One airplane missed its target and crashed in Pennsylvania. The attacks led to more than a decade of war against terrorists. And in the middle of those two events was the assassination of a young president. How that event changed American history is a bit harder to grasp. Would we have fought the Vietnam War if Kennedy had lived? Would the turmoil of the 1960s had happened if Kennedy had lived? While those questions cannot be answered clearly, what cannot be debated was the shock of that day. People alive at the time simply couldn’t believe it. To this day, conspiracy theories about the assassination abound. But that’s for another day. To some, it just seems hard to grasp that a lone crazed gunman could cut down the president of the United States. Television, a media widely used less than a decade at the time, played a leading role in transmitting the news along with the nation’s shock and grief. For four days, people were glued to televisions as the news came out of Dallas and Washington, D.C. The president’s death, the arrest of a suspect, the president’s body arriving in the nation’s capital with his widow still in her blood-stained clothes and the new president asking for the nation’s help. In Dallas, more stunning news as the president’s suspected assassin is himself shot and killed live on TV. And then came the mourning as the nation and the world paid respects to our slain leader. It is a day that changed the nation and a generation of baby boomers. And that day still reverberates not only in history, but in the course of our nation and in the lives of those who lived through it.

Manslaughter charges appropriate for 4 men originally charged with hazing

he legal decision probably wasn’t too surprising. Last month, a Chesterfield County prosecutor decided not to prosecute four men for hazing in connection with the drowning of two Virginia State University students in April. Rather the four men will stand trial on manslaughter charges next year. The four men — Charles Zollicoffer, 29; Cory Baytop, 26; Eriq Benson, 19; and James Mackey, 35, – originally faced only hazing charges. Ken Nickels, Chesterfield County’s chief deputy commonwealth’s attorney, recently said that the hazing charges will most likely be presented before a grand jury before the trial so that the defendants can face all of the charges at once. But obviously the most serious charges involve manslaughter. Police have said that Marvell Edmondson, 19, of Portsmouth, and Jauwan Holmes, 19, of Newport News, were part of a seven-man group that attempted to cross the Appomattox River during a night-time initiation rite into the Men of Honor organization. At the time, recent rains raised the height of the river and increased its current. Two Virginia State University students died in the Appomattox River on a rainy night. We cannot say whether the four men charged are criminally responsible for the deaths of the two students. That is for a jury of their peers to determine. The four deserve their day in court and that is why the manslaughter charges are appropriate.

YOUR OPINIONS

Mother defends son in beating death case To the Editor:

My son Frankie Blaha is on my mind this morning. I am a mother who for the last nine months has had to bite her tongue but not anymore! I am so shocked at all the people who let the news media sway their opinions on the future for these four young adults! I ask you, were you there, did you go to the courthouse and listen to the evidence for the past nine months because I did; I was fighting for my son’s life. It is devastating that a young man lost his life; I am a mother of two boys and two stepsons so I can’t imagine the pain of losing one of them. But if you know about this case and you listen to the evidence you know there was no intent! They did not go over to murder anyone. It was two young men fighting over a girl. It was never four people beating one person at the same time, although the news media would love for you to believe that! My son never touched or verbally spoke to the young man and they say he should burn in hell for just being there! Well I ask all of you mothers how would you feel if it was your son? There were so many people who lost in this situation, a mother lost her son and four people’s lives have been changed forever. I am also a mother who wanted justice for her son. I hope and pray that the family of the boy who lost his life can one day find peace. Kimberley Davis Dinwiddie County

JFK: My memories and thoughts To the Editor: I was having my brown bag lunch in my 1956 Chevy at Richard Bland College when the news came over the radio. President Kennedy had been shot! It was equal to the shock of 9/11. I was watching TV with my mother in Chester and watched Lee Harvey Oswald being shot by Jack Ruby. Another shock of the impossible. To back up a bit, I watched in amazement at the election. It was shocking to see and hear about the

Hospice care on your terms

We invite your commentary The Colonial Voice publishes a wide variety of opinions. Send letters to People’s Forum. P.O. Box 71, Petersburg, VA 23804, or e-mail them to lettertoeditor@progress-index. com. Letters should be no longer than 400 words. Letters that are sent via email will receive priority over those sent by mail. We reserve the right to edit for length, clarity, brevity, accuracy, legality, spelling and grammar. Please include your name, address and a daytime phone number. Anonymous letters will not be considered for publication.

“ruthless” Lyndon Johnson. So it was not surprising that many in America automatically assumed Lyndon Johnson was involved in JFK’s death. No one that I knew had any doubt that Oswald was used by someone very powerful. I was a Republican who, like most, very much liked JFK. But we knew he had many enemies within our government. I sat on the bridge going into Arlington National Cemetery and watched. I still have a few photos from that ceremony. I have not read Larry Sabato’s book on JFK, but from what I have read in reviews, I am surprised that he will not connect the dots that are there for all to see. Almost like another cover-up. Dot one: JFK killed by someone or a very powerful group. Dot two: Jackie scared for her life, marries Onassis for “protection.” (I believe it was a group more powerful than the mafia.) Dot 3: Robert Kennedy silenced. Sure the trigger man was known, but not who set him up. It was interesting having just read an article in a regional newspaper on JFK and the recent interview with the surgeon who worked on JFK. “No doubt in my mind he was hit from the front and back.” Dot 4: Teddy Kennedy knew better than to probe. I believe the CIA is a government within a government. They have their own agenda and answer to who? Jim Hillier Petersburg

To the Editor: No one likes to think about death and dying, but it’s something everyone has to face eventually. There’s an incredible resource in our community that provides comfort, dignity and respect to all those coping with a serious or life-limiting illness. It’s Crater Community Hospice. November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month, a time to reach out to our community to raise awareness about the compassionate care of hospice and palliative care. The theme for this year’s campaign is Hospice Care on Your Terms. One of the most important messages to help people understand is that hospice care helps patients and families focus on living – on your terms! The hospice team provides expert medical care to keep patients comfortable and able to enjoy time with loved ones. The hospice team answers questions, offers advice on what to expect, and helps families with the duties of being a caregiver. The team also provides emotional and spiritual support for the entire family. Typically, a family member serves as the primary caregiver and, when appropriate, helps make decisions for the seriously ill individual. Members of the hospice staff make regular visits to assess the patient and provide additional care or other services. Hospice staff is oncall 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Hospice is covered by Medicare, Medicaid and by most insurance plans and HMOs. Hospice care is provided in the home, nursing homes, assisted living facilities and long term care centers. Hospice care is available to people of all ages, with any illness. Hospice professionals and trained volunteers will ask you what’s important and listen to what you say. They make your wishes a priority. If you or a loved one is facing a serious or life-limiting illness, the time to find out more about hospice care is right now. Janice Johnson Board of Directors Chair Crater Community Hospice Petersburg

What holiday tradition means the most to you? Rhonda Stokes Hopewell

Alex Takacs Colonial Heights

Theresa Shands Colonial Heights

Caroline Millan Colonial Heights

“Growing up it was about Santa Claus, but now it’s just all about being with my family.”

“Spending time with family, the time off, and being thankful for the holiday.”

“What’s most traditionally for us is the whole family getting together and having dinner ...”

“When all the family comes to one house and we’d fix dinner, ... do the decorations, and exchange gifts ...”

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CAFE

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And what is a biscuit without jam? Their southern-style jam flavors include: strawberry; blueberry; grape; blackberry; pineapple orange rum; and their Blue Ridge Special mix of strawberries, blueberries and raspberries. These flavors can be sampled for free and added to the biscuit of your choice. Along with biscuits, jams and breakfast sandwiches, the cafe has a light lunch menu for those in need of mid-day nourishment. “ We h ave b a r b e c u e, Philly cheesesteak, cheesebu r g e r s, h a m bu r g e r s, tomato sandwiches, grilled cheese sandwiches and

fries,” Scheitlin said. Scheitlin hopes to garner enough success to stay in the community long term. “I want to be able to pass the business down to my daughter [Amber Scheitlin], when I get older,” she said. “I would like to be successful enough to have more than one [business], but if not, I’d still be happy to be successful here.” Scheitlin’s message to the community is, “Come down and enjoy some good homemade food. You won’t be disappointed.” Biscuits N’ Jam Cafe was once known as T.J.’s Restaurant and Southern Star. It is open 6 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 7 a.m. to noon Sunday for ANDRE EATON/PROGRESS-INDEX PHOTO breakfast. It is located at 16801 Jefferson Davis High- Biscuits N’ Jam Cafe is located at 16801 Jefferson Davis Highway, Colonial Heights. way. The family-owned restaurant specializes in homemade biscuits and jams.

Cox re-elected House Majority Leader RICHMOND — The House Republican Caucus re-elected Delegate M. Kirkland “Kirk” Cox, R-Colonial Heights, to serve as House Majority Leader, the second ranking leadership position in the House of Delegates. Cox, first elected Majority Leader in December 2010, was re-elected with a unaniCOX mous vote. “It is an honor to be re-elected by my colleagues to serve as their Majority Leader, and I am grateful for their continued support,” Cox said. “I look forward to working with Speaker Howell, our leadership team and the entire House Republican Caucus as we continue our focus on creating jobs, growing our economy, enhancing K12 education, making higher education available for more Virginians, and addressing the needs of our most vulnerable citizens.” Cox has been a member of the House Republican Leadership for a

decade, previously serving seven years as the Majority Whip. House Republicans also re-elected the other members of the House leadership: Delegate Bill Howell, RStafford, will continue to serve as Speaker; Delegate Tim Hugo, RFairfax, as Republican Caucus Chair; and Delegate Jackson Miller, R-Manassas, as Majority Whip. Howell had high praise for Cox as Majority Leader. “Kirk is an outstanding member of the House with a great depth of experience in key leadership positions in the General Assembly and the ability to forge consensus on legislation important to all Virginians. He is well respected in both chambers for his leadership on education, veterans’ issues, mental health, and the commonwealth’s budget. I rely on him for thoughtful analysis and strategic insights on important challenges and opportunities facing the commonwealth. Kirk has done a superb job as House Majority Leader. I look forward to continuing to work with him on our leadership team as we strive to make Virginia the best place to live, work, and raise

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Delegate M. Kirkland “Kirk” Cox, R-Colonial Heights, stands with area veterans. Cox has focused closely on veterans and military legislation as his district is located near Fort Lee and a large percentage of households in the district have a family member who is a veteran. Veterans in the photograph represent various veterans organizations that have a presence in the 66th District. our families,” Howell said. As Majority Leader, Cox helps advance legislation that supports the conservative principles of the Caucus and manages the flow of legislation on the floor. He also plays a

WEEKLY CALENDAR TODAY NOVEMBER

COLONIAL HEIGHTS — American Legion Post 284, 505 Springdale Road, holds bingo every Friday. Doors open at 5 p.m., and games start at 7. Food is available for a nominal fee. For directions, or information about membership requirements or activities of the American Legion, visit the Post 284 website, http://mysite. verizon. net/legion284 or call 526-5656. COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The National Alliance on Mental Illness Connection Recovery Support program meets each Friday from 1-2:30 p.m. in the conference room at the Colonial Heights Library, 1000 Yacht Basin Drive. Groups meet for 90 minutes and offer a structured group process designed to encourage, support and empower. All diagnosis welcome. For more information, contact Gina at 804-605-5010 or towritegina@yahoo.com. COLONIAL HEIGHTS — Texas Roadhouse, located at 2602 Conduit Road, will host a blood drive from 1-5 p.m. today, Nov. 29. The public is encouraged to donate.

SATURDAY NOVEMBER

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

SUNDAY DECEMBER

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

WEDNESDAY DECEMBER

Sunday at the Colonial Heights Public Library meeting room, located at 1000 Yacht Basin Drive. Activities run from 3:30 until 6 p.m. This is a historical living history group. Calligraphy and illuminations, apothecary, dancing, armoury, cooking, and many other subjects are studied and re-created. All are welcome. For more information, contact Cynthia Cole at Cyndyanne00@aol. com or visit www.SCA.Atlantia.Org PETERSBURG — The city of Petersburg will host its “Old-Fashioned Christmas Downtown” with a “Grand Illumination and Santa’s Parade” beginning at 4 p.m. Sunday in Old Towne. At 4 p.m., the parade gets under way at North Sycamore Street and continues to the Art Park. At 5 p.m. there will be the tree lighting with music. Following the tree lighting, attendees are invited to visit Santa at Union Station from 6 -7:30 p.m. For more information about this event, visit www. petersburgarea.org.

MONDAY DECEMBER

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.

TUESDAY DECEMBER

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

key role in working with House Minority members and Virginia Senate leaders to pass key legislation that will benefit all Virginians. Please see COX, Page 4

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.

THURSDAY DECEMBER

COLONIAL HEIGHTS — Colonial Heights Moose Lodge 1783, 170 Moose Ave., holds bingo every Thursday. Doors open at 4 p.m. each day. Bingo starts at 6 p.m. Sunday and 7 p.m. Thursday. Food is available for a nominal fee. For directions, visit the website at www.chmoose. com or call 526-1537. CHESTER — The Chester Village Sunshine Club meets at 9:30 a.m. every Thursday at Chester Village Clubhouse, 11701 Chester Village Drive. This is for seniors 62 and older. Coffee and refreshments are provided. CHESTER — Commonwealth Power Sports presents every type of Bike Night 6-8 p.m. each Thursday at Steel Horse Bar & Grill, 1920 W. Hundred Road. COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The Rotary Club of Colonial Heights meets at the Hilton Garden Inn, Southpark Boulevard, each Thursday at 7 a.m. HOPEWELL — St. Joseph Catholic School holds bingo every Thursday at AHEPA Hall, 810 W. Poythress St. Doors open at 5 p.m. Games start at 7 p.m. Food is available for nominal fee.

BRIEFLY Christmas Town tickets available COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The Colonial Heights Recreation and Parks Department has tickets available for “Christmas Town: A Busch Gardens Celebration”. The Williamsburg park will be transformed into a Christmas wonderland, complete with new holiday shows and a lightdancing Christmas tree. Tickets are good now through Dec. 31. For more information, call 520-9390.

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

Teen Center COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The Colonial Heights Teen Center, “Pete’s Place”, is open to Colonial Heights middle school and high school students and their guests. Named after Pete Coleman, an advocate for city youth, the center is open Monday through Saturday from 3-8 p.m.; closed on Sundays.

For more information, call St. Joseph School at 732-3931. COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The Colonial Heights Senior Citizens Club will meet at 1:15 p.m. Thursday at the Colonial Heights Community Building, 157 Roanoke Ave. Entertainment will be provided by the Colonial Heights Senior Center Singers singing Christmas songs along with club members. Any resident of Colonial Heights, age 50 and older, are invited to join this club, which meets on Thursdays. For more information, call 526-3497. PETERSBURG — A Stroke Support Group is held the first Thursday of every month at 5:30 p.m. at HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Petersburg, 95 Medical Park Blvd. All stroke survivors and their families/friends are invited. For more information, contact Tangela Bass at 504-8100 or tangela.bass@healthsouth.com COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The Intimidators Quilt Club holds its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. on the first Thursday of the month at the Colonial Heights Public Library. For information, call Caddie, 526-3909, or Dink, 804-520-8224. COLONIAL HEIGHTS — New caregiver support groups meet at 5 p.m. at Colonial Heights Health Care and Rehabilitation Center, 831 Ellerslie Ave. Dinner provided if you RSVP no later than the morning of the group meeting. For more information, call 804-526-2359. CHESTERFIELD — As part of the monthly Acoustic Concert Series, Chesterfield County Public Library’s Central Library, located at 9501 Lori Road, will host Scalaheen in a free concert beginning at 7 p.m. Thursday. The group will perform traditional Irish tunes and songs. FORT LEE — The public is invited to join the Fort Lee community for its annual holiday tree lighting ceremony at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, at the Lee Club lawn. The 392nd Army Band will perform seasonal music and kids from Child, Youth and School Services programs on post will join local Girl Scouts for a community sing-a-long. Santa Claus will arrive after the tree is lit. CHESTERFIELD — Journey Christian Church will host an event where Chesterfield County officials dance with members of the Clover Hill High School show choir to raise money and have fun. Participating in “Dancing with New Dimensions,” are: School Board member Dianne Smith; Schools Superintendent Marcus Newsome; and Chesterfield County Administrator Jay Stegmaier. Dinner and the show begin at 7 p.m. at the church, located at 3505 Old Hundred Road South, Midlothian. Tickets cost $25 and are available at http://cloverhillshowchoir. com/2013/11/11/dancing-with-new-dimensions2/. For more information, call 639-4940.

Calendar listings

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Couple donates thousands toward equipment, programs to benefit city Officials say thanks with a bench dedicated in their honor BY F.M. WIGGINS STAFF WRITER

COLONIAL HEIGHTS — Over the past decade, one family has provided more than $100,000 in donations for equipment and programs to benefit the city. Bruce and Connie T hor nton now have a bench in their honor near the city’s public safety building. The Thorntons contributions have gone to purchases for the Colonial Heights Police Department, Department of Parks and Recreation, Colonial Heights Public S ch o o l s a n d C o l o n i a l Heights Fire Department. “All of this makes for a great city to live in and we’re proud to contribute,” Connie Thor nton said following the unveiling of the bench Monday afternoon. The Thorntons have given to the city since 2004. The gifts included $14,873 for Opticom systems in September 2004. The Opticom systems allow fire crews to respond faster to calls through control of intersections. In January 2006 and January 2009, the couple donated more than $8,700 each time for the purchase of additional Opticom systems. In December 2009, the couple donated $5,500 for the purchase of patrol rifles for the city’s police department. A January 2010 donation of $7,500 allowed for the purchase of GPS systems for the city’s fire tr ucks and ambulances, 750 high visibility reflective bands for fire hydrants and 100 smoke detectors. D o n at i o n s t o t a l l i n g $17,000 in January 2011 allowed the city to purchase a lock and chain cutting tool for the fire department and a mobile message sign board. A year later, the couple donated $10,000 for the renovation of the city’s Emergency Operations Center. This year the couple has donated $14,500 to the city — $2,500 in May for students in the school system who went to Swift Creek Mill Children’s Theatre to attend a play, and $12,000 for the purchase of a thermal imaging camera for

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Bruce and Connie Thornton sit on a bench located outside the public safety building that was dedicated in the couple’s honor on Monday, Nov. 18. The bench dedication was a small token of appreciation to the Thorntons for their contributions to city public safety, schools and recreation departments over the past decade. the fire department and a n u p g r a d e d we at h e r monitoring system for the Emergency Operations Center. Additionally, the couple has donated around $12,000 to the Sheriff ’s Department, Department of Parks and Recreation and the school system. Colonial Heights Fire Chief A.G. Moore said that each year the couple has donated to the city, it has been the Thorntons idea. “It’s been you coming to us, it is your hard-earned money that you have blessed us with,” Moore said. “Thank you for all you have done.” Moore said the bench outside the public safety building is a small token of appreciation from the departments that have

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City officials dedicated a bench for Bruce and Connie Thornton, who have made many contributions to city public safety, schools and recreation. benefitted from the generosity of the Thorntons. During remarks following the dedication of the bench, Connie Thornton said she and her husband appreciate the city and want it to continue to be a

safe and secure place to live, which has been part of the motivation for the donations. • F.M. Wiggins may be reached at 732-3456, ext. 3254 or fwiggins@progressindex.com.

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Craig Skalak, director of Recreation and Parks, speaks as Bruce and Connie Thornton were thanked for their many contributions to city public safety, schools and recreation with the dedication of a bench near City Hall Monday, Nov. 18.

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During this year’s election cycle, Cox served his third term as campaign chairman for the House Republican Caucus. Commenting on the 2013 election results, Cox said, “As the House Majority Leader, I was particularly pleased to see the citizens of the commonwealth overwhelmingly approve of the job Republicans are doing in the House of Delegates. Election returns indicate more than 1 million votes were cast in support of our Republican House candidates, some 15,000 more votes than the governorelect received. The House Republican Caucus will have 11 new members and will hold a 2 to 1 majority for the next General Assembly session. I believe our emphasis on strong constituent support and a record of working for all Virginians is the reason that we have been able to maintain a strong Republican majority in the House.” In the upcoming session, Cox will be focused on helping craft the biennial state budget as a key Appropriations Committee member and a 10-year veteran budget conferee. Cox is the chairman of the Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee, and served as vice chairman of the Gover-

IN MEMORY ANDREW F. PUNDAY

Retired U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Andrew F. Punday, 91, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013, at Lexington Rehabilitation Center. Born in Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late John and Ann Hulway Punday. He retired from the U.S. Army after 22 years, serving in the European and African Middle Eastern areas; and from civil service at Bellwood. He is survived by his wife, Ruth E. Punday; children, Robert F. Punday of Indiana, Bruce M. Punday of Colorado Springs, Colo., Diane Bucci Markoni of France and Nicole E. Punday of Plano, Texas; granddaughter, Victoria Bucci Markoni; stepsister, Louise Punday of Uniontown, Pa. A memorial service was held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, in the Colonial Heights Chapel of the E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes & Crematory, 2033 Boulevard, with Mr.

nor’s Commission on Higher Education Reform, Innovation and Investment. The commission was established to improve access and affordability for Virginia students at Virginia’s colleges and universities. Cox serves as a member on the Elementary & Secondary Education Subcommittee, and served as the co-chair of the governor’s All-Students K-12 Education Reform Initiative. He will be working this year on caucus efforts to continue to improve education for all Virginia children around the state and to make higher education more accessible and affordable for Virginians. Cox has also focused closely on veterans and military legislation as his district is located near Fort Lee and some 40 percent of the households in the district have a family member who is a veteran. He has introduced over 100 pieces of legislation in support of veterans, the military, and their families. He plans to continue his role as the General Assembly’s foremost veteran supporter noting, “I will be carrying legislation in 2014 supporting efforts to increase veteran employment, a top priority for all veterans’ organizations. Veterans have been some of my strongest supporters. I am grateful for their support and for the strong support I have received from all constituents in the 66th District.”

Richard Malone officiating. Interment was private. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Virginia, 1700 Bayberry Court, Suite 300, Richmond, VA 23226. Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com.

DENVIL L. REYNOLDS

Denvil L. “Dee” Reynolds, 81, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2013, at his residence. Born in Milton, W.Va., he was the son of the late Harvey T. and Nora Adams Reynolds. Mr. Reynolds was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Jean Reynolds. He attended Woodlawn Baptist Church, and was a retired sheet metal worker. Mr. Reynolds was a United States Navy veteran, and enjoyed fishing, bowling and playing/coaching softball. He leaves to cherish his memory four children, Pamela P. Gavin of Chester, Rhonda C. Quinn of Chester, Rodney D. Reynolds of Colonial Heights, and Patti G. Loy and Please see IN MEMORY, Page 5

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Police officers complete training COLONIAL HEIGHTS — Lt. Steve Groat with the Colonial Heights Police Department, recently graduated from the 8th Session of the University of Virginia National Criminal Justice Command College (NCJCC). According to Colonial Heights Police Chief Col. Jeffrey Faries in an emailed statement, the NCJCC is a 10-week intense training program that is targeted to mid-upper level law enforcement supervisors in state, county, or municipal agencies. “The Command College is uniquely designed to provide an integrated, cutting-edge approach to criminal justice education through a framework of leadership and collaboration,” Faries said. Lieutenant Groat was one of 21 graduates that were selected from the Commonwealth of Virginia to attend. Their curriculum and topics of instruction included leadership, management issues, forensic science, collaboration and negotiation and legal issues. Lieutenant Groat joins Capt. William “Keith” Early, Capt. Wayne Newsome, Lt. Dann Ferguson and Lt. William Anspach as alumni of the program.

CRIME The following information was provided by the Colonial Heights Police Department: • White, Christopher Dale, 29, of the 1200 block of Boulevard, Colonial Heights, was charged with larceny: shoplifting under $200 on Nov. 8. • Crear, Brandi Simone, 19, of the 200 block of Garfield Ave., Bridge port, Conn., was charged with larceny: petit on Nov. 9. • Howard, Channing Jerod, 19, of the 400 block of Seminole Road, Sumter, S.C., was charged with larceny: petit on Nov. 9. • Martin, Kimberly Joyce, 36, of the 300 block of Brown St., Petersburg, was charged with capias on Nov. 9. • Minor, Tayvon Lee, 20, of the 3500 block of Westcliffe Ave., Richmond, was charged with larceny: petit on Nov. 9. • Phillips, Julia E., 27, of the 24200 block of river Road, Petersburg, was charged with larceny; shoplifting more $200 on Nov. 9. • Rice, James Coleman Jr., 43, of the 100 block of Windsor Ave., Colonial Heights, was charged with drunk in public on Nov. 9. • Sykes, Linea, 28, of the 1600 block of Johnson Road, Petersburg, was charged with larceny: petit on Nov. 9. • Tuah, Eletah, 19, of the 500 block of S. 17th St., North New Jersey, NJ., was charged with larceny: petit on Nov. 9. • Williams, Tawanna Francine, 38, of the 5100 block of Carryback Drive, North Chesterfield, was charged with capias on Nov. 9. • Jester, Donald Edward Jr., 44, of the 10500 block of Chesdin Ridge Drive, Chesterfield, was charged with capias on Nov. 10. • King, Anthony Robert, 35, of Chester, was charged with larceny: grand on Nov. 10. • Rickman, Ashley O., 20, of the 800 block of Walther St., Prince George, was

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Colonial Heights Police Lt. Steve Groat was one of 21 graduates that were selected from the Commonwealth of CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Virginia to attend the 8th Session of the University of Virginia National Colonial Heights Chief of Police Col. Jeffrey Faries, left, stands with Detective Roger Santini and Linda C. Jackson. Criminal Justice Command College. The Department would also like to announce the recent graduation of Detective Roger Santini from the 84th session of the Virginia Forensic Science Academy, Faries said. The objective of the Academy is advanced training of qualified crime

charged with larceny: petit and child neglect/contributing to delinquency of minor on Nov. 10. • Carter, Lionel Melvin III, 23, of the 2100 block of Mandlay Drive, Richmond, was charged with fraud: false pretense on Nov. 11. • Elliott, Brian Christopher, 28, of the 9700 block of Jefferson Davis Hwy., Chesterfield, was charged with fail to appear on Nov. 11. • Forbes, James Edward Jr., 41, of the 3500 block of Julep Court, Chesterfield, was charged with violation of court order on Nov. 11. • Klevitch-Gay, Demier Mahylo, 19, of Petersburg, was charged with capias on Nov. 11. • Wright, Alonzo Roscoe, 30, of the 1700 block of Johnson Road, Petersburg, was charged with driving under the influence on Nov. 11. • Harris, Sarah Brooke, 18, of the 6200 block of Hunter Stand Lane, Chesterfield, was charged with fail to appear on Nov. 12. • Braswell, Jill, 38, of the 600 block of Old Oak, Colonial Heights, was charged with embezzlement on Nov. 13. • Carter, Shanicka Denise, 34, of the 3300 block of Oakwood Circle, Petersburg, was charged with larceny: shoplifting more $200 on Nov. 13. • Cook, Laverne, 58, of the 600 block of Hinton St., Petersburg, was charged with larceny: grand on Nov. 13. • Eagan, Mark Eric, 29, of the 2200 block of Swift Bluff Drive, Colonial Heights, was charged with probation: violation on Nov. 13. • Gordan, Gina Lynn, 25, of Laurelton, N.Y., was ch a r g e d w i t h d e f r a u d garage keeper on Nov. 13. • Luckett, Travis Antoine, 24, of the 1600 block of Stuart Ave., Petersburg, was charged with embezzle: leased property on Nov. 13. • Thorpe, Jason Deonita, 26, of the 500 block of Dunlop St., Petersburg, was charged with probation violation on Nov. 13. • Holmes, Valerie Nicole, 34, of Colonial Heights, was

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charged with capias on Nov. 14. • Muckenfuss, Kirk Davis, 32, of the 1500 block of Boisseau Drive, Prince George, was charged with fraud: false pretense, larceny: grand and larceny w/intent to sell on Nov. 14. • Pruitt, Jeremy Gerald, 26, of N. Union Street, Petersburg, was charged with violation of court order on Nov. 14. • Zafar, Danial, 22, of the 2300 block of Dunedin Drive, Petersburg, was charged with kidnapping/abduction on Nov. 14. • Coleman, Brandon Jermell, 23, of the 3900 block of Robinhood Drive, Hopewell, was charged with assault & battery: family member on Nov. 15. • Johnson, Lacy Ann, 24, of the 3000 block of Farris Ave., Colonial Heights, was charged with assault & battery: family on Nov. 15 in the 3000 block of Farris Ave. • Jones, George Curtis, 23, of the 26000 block of Troublefield Road, Stony Creek, was charged with contempt of court on Nov. 15. • Krapcha, Cecelia Marie, 20, of the 12600 block of Petersburg St., Chester, was charged with larceny: petit on Nov. 15 in the 600 block of Southpark Blvd. • Simco-East, Lillian, 24, of the 12600 block of Petersburg St., Chester, was charged with larceny: petit on Nov. 15 in the 600 block of Southpark Blvd. • Smith, Nicole Christina, 24, of the 2300 block of Franklin Ave., Colonial Heights, was charged with larceny: petit on Nov. 15 in the 600 block of Southpark Blvd. • Ashley, Edward C., 50, of

ground information and practical application techniques which, when coupled with the student’s previous experience, permit maximum utilization of forensic science in the apprehension and prosecution of criminals in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

the 300 block of Jefferson Ave., Colonial Heights, was charged with drunk in public on Nov. 16. • Burton, Natasha Michelle, 33, of the 2300 block of Hickory Creek Terrace, Henrico, was charged with fail to pay fines on Nov. 16. • Jones, Kaela M., 19, of the 500 block of Norman St., Petersburg, was charged with larceny: petit on Nov. 16 in the 600 block of Southpark Blvd. • Lyle, Jamecia L., 24, of the 4800 block of Bailey’s Ridgeway, Prince George, was charged with larceny: petit on Nov. 16 in the 600 block of Southpark Blvd. • Rhodes, Charlie Steven, 57, of the 700 block of Old Tow n D r ive, C o l o n i a l Heights, was charged with driving under the influence and refuse breath test on Nov. 16 at Conduit and Old Town Creek. • Shaner, Rachael Pearlann, 25, of the 3800 block of Wood Dale Road, Chester, was charged with larceny: petit on Nov. 16 in the 100 block of Southpark Mall. • Spicer, Jennifer L., 31, of the 200 block of Game Farm Road, Cumberland, was charged with larceny: grand on Nov. 16. • Brown, Tavares Stephon, 30, of the 6300 block of Leisure Terr, Richmond, was charged with assault & battery: family member on Nov. 17. • Freeman, Robert Devonte Deon, 20, of the 500 block of Abbot Muse, Virginia Beach, was charged with driving under the influence on Nov. 17 at Boulevard and Newcastle. • Ja ck s o n , D e l vo n Lamont, 25, of the 21500 block of Jackson St., South

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husband, Pete, of Colonial Heights; five grandchildren, Rebecca L. Williams, Crystal G. Pullen, Ryan Carmichael and wife, Stacey, Derek Reynolds (Samantha) and Jeremy Loy; seven great-grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Brett Jr., Garrett, Vincent, Dillon, Christopher and Nadia; great-greatgrandson, Jeremiah; a sister-in-law, Annette F. Parham and husband, Bob; nieces and nephews; dear devoted friends, Robert Jackson, Levy Suda and Gary True. A funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 22, in the Colonial Heights Chapel of the E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes & Crematory, 2033 Boulevard. Interment was private. The family received friends Friday prior to the service at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Woodlawn Baptist Church, 3120 Woodlawn Ave., Colonial Heights, VA 23834. Condolences may be registered at www. ealvinsmall.com.

Fire, EMS personnel honored COLONIAL HEIGHTS — Colonial Heights Health Care and Rehabilitation Center honored local fire and EMS professionals during an annual appreciation breakfast Nov. 14. According to the facility administrator John Ehle, “fire and EMS men and women are crucial to the local health care system and deserve a special recognition.” During the event, facility personnel served fire and EMS personnel a special breakfast buffet; the honored guests also received special gift baskets as a token of the facility’s appreciation of a job well done. This year’s event was held at the health care facility, located at 831 Ellerslie Ave. More than 20 fire and EMS personnel attended. Colonial Heights Health Care and Rehabilitation Center has provided post hospital rehabilitation and skilled nursing services to residents of the local area for more than 30 years.

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Address: Meets at Lakeview Elementary School, 401 Taswell Ave. For more information or directions, call 520-6200, or www.christcommunitychurchva. org.

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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.

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Services are held at Salem Church Elementary School , Address: 601 Cameron Avenue. For more informa- 9600 Salem Church Road, in Chesterfield. For more infortion, call 526-5286. mation, call 804-839-3136.

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Celebration of Life Address: 516 Lyons AveChurch of God meets at 123 Pickwick Ave. in Colonial nue. For more information, Heights. For more informa- call 520-7813. tion please call 221-2915. LUTHERAN

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Address: Meets at Virginia Baptist Children’s Home, 6900 Hickory Road. For more information, call 796-1040 or visitccc4jc2007@aol.com.

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Girl Scouts push for guardrail BY F.M. WIGGINS STAFF WRITER

COLONIAL HEIGHTS — One of the goals of Girl Scouting is for the individuals involved in the organization to make a difference in the community. The 12 girls that are a part of Troop 18 decided to make a difference by requesting a guardrail for the intersection of Cedar Lane and Taswell Avenue in the city. “When the girls found out that the guardrail was installed they were so excited,” said Laura Poe, one of

the leaders of Troop 18. The guardrail was installed in early October. To get the guardrail installed though, the girls first needed to ask City Council to install the safety barrier. “Going to City Council was scary because we had to talk in front of them,” said Danielle Ellsworth, a 10-year-old Girl Scout that spoke before council at the May 14 meeting. Danielle said that speaking before the body of elected leaders made her nervous. Rosie Maloney, also 10, said that the experience

was nerve wracking for her too. “They can take more control,” she said of City Council. To prepare for the meeting Danielle said that the troop worked together to do research including counting cars that passed through the intersection, and prepared materials including posters. She said that eventually the posters gave way to a video presentation which the members of the troop participated in making. Danielle, Rosie and Poe presented the presentation to City Council in May.

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The results are in and Owen has been declared the winner of the Cutest Pet Contest, sponsored by the Colonial Heights Recreation Department. Entries were judged on the pet’s picture, as well as the picture’s description. Owen, seen above, will receive a gift card to PetSmart in Colonial Heights and a Goodie Bag filled with several items donated by PetSmart. Owen is owned by Beth Dietz of Colonial Heights. According to Kimberly Barrow with Colonial Heights Recreation and Parks, more than 30 entries were received. “The Colonial Heights Recreation Department would like to thank everyone who submitted an entry into the Cutest Pet Contest,” Barrow said. “We received a lot of great pictures of dogs, cats, turtles and backyard chickens. ... We look forward to hosting this contest next year. Special congratulations to this year’s winners,” she said.

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Above: Sophee was voted first runnerup in the Cutest Pet Contest sponsored by the Colonial Heights Recreation Department. Sophee is owned by Tracy Schutt of Colonial Heights. Right: Lola, owned by Hannah Lane of Colonial Heights, was voted second runner-up in the competition. Both Sophee and Lola won gift cards to PetSmart.

BRIEFLY VSU to present ‘STEM Day’ ETTRICK — The Virginia State University Student Education Association will present “STEM Day” on Dec 7 for elementary students in grades three to five. STEM Day is designed to stimulate interest and inspire young people about possible futures in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math. During this event, students will participate in workshops, learn a STEM song, and participate in a STEM lab. The event is free and includes lunch for the students. The deadline for applying is Monday, Dec. 2. For more information, please contact Shandra Claiborne at 804-5245196 or sclaiborne@vsu.edu.

Holiday sharing 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.

The presentation was rewarded with the installation of the guardrail. Danielle and Rosie also were rewarded with the Girl Scouts Bronze Award, the third highest award in Girl Scouting, and the highest award for juniors — the level of scouting that the girls are at. “It’s just one example of h o w G i rl S c o u t s c a n change their community,” Poe said. • F.M. Wiggins may be reached at 732-3456, ext. 3254 or fwiggins@progress-index. com.

COLONIAL HEIGHTS — Bobby Perkins, a sales associate with Long & Foster® Real Estate’s Tri-Cities Southpark office, has been named top closer for October 2013. PERKINS “We are proud to name Bobby Perkins as this month’s top closer for our Tri-Cities Southpark office,” said Gary Scott, president of Long & Foster Real Estate Inc. “Bobby is one of many examples of Long & Foster’s highly trained professionals who go to great lengths to best serve clients seeking the total homeownership experience.” A real estate professional for 11 years, Perkins is an active member of the Southside Virginia and Virginia Association of Realtors®. Perkins has consistently proven to be a high achiever since he entered the real estate field, and he has frequently been cited as a top real estate producer. Perkins is a member of Long & Foster’s coveted Chairman’s Club for producing more than $3 million in settled sales volume in 2012. In addition, Perkins also holds the prestigious GRI, ABR and e-Pro designations of advanced real estate.

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Violet Bank Museum presents ‘A Traditional Dickens’ Christmas” COLONIAL HEIGHTS — Violet Bank Museum will present “A Traditional Dickens’ Christmas” from 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14 at the Museum. Admission is free. The public is encouraged to join Violet Bank Museum in welcoming 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 this event will see Violet Bank Museum illuminated by candlelight and view the collections of miniatures from the National Association of Miniature Enthusiasts. Children’s activities include Pin the Nose on the Reindeer, arts and crafts and coloring. There will also be live entertainment during the event. This event is open to residents and non-residents.

‘Work That Bird’ COLONIAL HEIGHTS — To help the community burn calories following holiday eating, Colonial Heights Recreation and Parks is hosting “Work That Bird,” two ballistic abs/yoga classes on Dec. 10 at the Colonial Heights Community Building, 157 Roanoke Ave. 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, open to ages 12 and older, are free. Participants can do either class or both. Attendees who bring five non-perishable foods will receive a raffle ticket for the chance to win a free month of classes.

COLONIAL HEIGHTS — Jay Eischen, a sales associate with Long & Foster® Real Estate’s Tri-Cities Southpark office, has been named top producer/ seller for October EISCHEN 2013. “We are proud to announce Jay Eischen as this month’s top producer for our Tri-Cities Southpark of fice,” said Gary Scott, president of Long & Foster Real Estate Inc. “Jay is one of many examples of Long & Foster’s highly trained professionals who go to great lengths to best serve clients seeking the total homeownership experience.” A real estate professional for nine years, Eischen is an active member of the Southside Virginia Association of Realtors and Virginia Association of Realtors. Eischen has consistently proven to be a high achiever since he entered the real estate field, and he has frequently been cited as a top real estate producer. Eischen is a member of Long & Foster’s coveted Director’s Club for producing more than $2 million dollars in settled sales volume in 2012. In addition, Eischen holds the prestigious CDPE, GRI and ABR designations of advanced real estate. He is also a Certified Buffini Club Net Member.

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