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Hopewell Police Chief A.J. Starke addresses city council on Tuesday, August 9th.
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HOPEWELL— Hopewell’s fleet of police vehicles is currently in a degraded state, according to an officer inside the“Mostforce.of our cars are be tween seven and 12 years old,” said the Hopewell police officer, wishing to remain anonymous. “When you consider the roads of the city, and the fact that there are railroad tracks every where, it’s a lot of wear and tear.”The officer continued, explaining that officers were forced to “hot seat” patrol vehicles, a practice where an officer beginning his or her shift takes a vehicle from an officer who just ended a shift. The officers get a break, but the car does not. “It’s terrible for wear-andtear,” the officer explained. “The engines wear out, the oil wears out faster. It’s one of the most inadvisable things to do with a police fleet.”Theofficer described the car he drove during his last shift as having over 120,000 city miles on the odometer. “And it was getting hot-seated. The engine hours required to get that many city miles is incredible.”Hedescribed another sit uation in which a different Hopewell police officer was responding to an emergency and approaching an intersec tion, when the brakes on the vehicle went out. “They jumped on the brakes, and they didn’t have any brakes,” said the offi cer. “Thankfully nobody got in their way. That would have been horrible, not just for that officer, but for the potential citizen and for the city because that would be a lawsuit we would lose pretty badly.”Apresentation by Police Chief A.J. Starke during Tuesday, August 9th’s special city council meeting outlined to members of city council the harsh reality that the Hopewell PD and its officers are facing. The department’s vehicle fleet consists of 79 vehicles overall: • 3 trailers, in working order;•3animal service trucks, avg. 6.5 years; • 2 track cars for recruits, avg. 15.5 years; • 1 SWAT truck, 25 years; • 1 crime scene van, 19 years;•17 unmarked vehicles, avg. 8.7 years; • 5 spare unmarked vehi cles slated for dead-lining, avg. 15 years; • 2 seizure vehicles, 1 slated for dead-lining, avg. 17 years; • 1 totaled police unit, removed from fleet; • 40 marked vehicles of various makes, models, and ages.The chief’s presentation included photographs that he had personally taken of the interior of police vehicles;
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Saturday, August 13, 2022LocalLNNUSA.com3 those photos depicted holes in floorboards and side-pan eling coming apart, among other issues. “As of yesterday,” said Starke, “we have 16 marked police vehicles that are currently in the shop.” He described air conditioning, suspension, engine, trans mission, and electrical issues. He also recounted for the councilors the experience of one police officer who, over the course of a weekend, had to swap vehicles three different times before finish ing his shift. Starke relayed that another officer reported for work 30 minutes early so that he could jump-start his patrolStarkevehicle.stated that his job was to provide facts for the city manager and for city council. “I understand that you can’t always say yes and that you can’t always agree, but my job is to make sure the message is delivered by working with our city man ager, and that you all have facts.”Inthe Action Form giv en to council, a one-time federal funds expenditure for immediate replacement of 15 department vehicles was requested, totaling $793,093.56. In addition, $182,222.00 was request ed to replace all Panasonic toughbooks, rugged laptops designed to withstand harsh conditions, in Hopewell’s police vehicles.
The councilors’ respons es raised questions of how much or little they were aware of the degraded state of the fleet prior to the chief’s presentation, with no clear answer given during the meeting. Councilor Jasmine Gore (Ward 4) repeatedly insisted that she had never been aware that the police fleet was in such disrepair. However, Mayor Patience Bennett (Ward 7) stated that council had indeed been aware of the issue.
The councilors also differed in their opinions of what the next step should be to address the issue of the deteriorated vehicles. Coun cilor Janice Denton (Ward 5) suggested postponing any ac tion until a proposed special meeting in September when other departments’ needs were slated to be addressed, and Councilor Deborah Ran dolph (Ward 1) stated that an overall plan for all de partments was needed. Vice Mayor Johnny Partin (Ward 3) voiced his full support for immediate fleet funding. Ultimately, the councilors passed the motion 5-2, with Denton and Randolph dis senting, to approve the new vehicles and toughbooks, a total of $975,315.56.
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PETERSBURG- Dangerous conditions continue for fire fighters in Petersburg, both on scene and inside the stations. In the middle of struggling to obtain proper equipment and apparatus to fight fires and save lives inside the city, firefighters in Petersburg are also facing another possible threat to their own lives– faulty ven tilation inside the Peters burg stations. Firefighters are often required to eat, sleep, and live inside the stations for hours on end, and for local PFD person nel that may be filling their lungs with dangerous toxic particles.A2007National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) study determined that “more than 95 percent of diesel exhaust particulate is less than 1 micrometer in size and is respirable. Because of their small size, diesel exhaust particles can be inhaled deeply into the lungs and even into the bloodstream.” According to a letter ob tained by LNN, the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry (VDLI) received notification of exhaust ventilation system issues at all four of the Petersburg stations.Thesystem, referred to as the Plymovent Exhaust System, is designed to pull exhaust from the diesel engines used by the PFD. The system hooks to the exhaust of the fire engines and pumps the dangerous fumes up and out of the station. According to the NIOSH report, tests re vealed that just after the diesel equipmentengine-poweredwasstarted in the bay, exhaust appeared to be flowing into the living quarters. The fumes also BY CRAIG RICHARDS LNNUSA.com
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Bryan Frieders, President of the Firefighter Cancer Support Network, com mented on the importance of properly working exhaust systems. “It is well docu mented that diesel exhaust contains contaminants that cause cancer amongst fire fighters,” Frieders said. “Science has suggested that the best way to remove the risk of diesel exhaust is by using a direct source cap ture system. The FCSN con tinues to advocate for new methods of protecting fire fighters from the dangerous effects of exposure to diesel exhaust by using proven methods, not unsubstanti ated and theoretical devices, orChiefsolutions.”Ronald J. Siarnicki, Executive Director of the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, concurs with Frieders’s assessment, stat ing, “Each year, we’re seeing more evidence about the link between particulate ex posure and cancer diagnosis among firefighters. These NIOSH studies clearly il lustrate why properly using diesel exhaust extraction systems can significantly stem exposure and reduce risks. It’s simple and effec tive.” FROM PAGE 4
PUBLIC NOTICE permeate the firefighters’ equipment, forming another contact point for inhaling theThetoxins.VDLI letter indicated that the Petersburg Plym ovent systems have been down for some time, a fact confirmed by a source inside the department who estimated that they may have been offline well before Chief Tina Watkins assumed her post. A source inside the department has also confirmed that Chief Watkins was made aware of the issue well before Virgin ia Occupational Safety and Health’s (VOSH) involve ment. The source also told LNN that previous admin istrations have attempted to address the issue as well, meaning that at least in some of the stations, the issue has been going on not just for a matter of months but possibly for years. VOSH could not deter mine if the failure of the system is causing a safety hazard in the stations, but the NIOSH report shows a direct correlation between the absence of the system and definitive risks to the firefighters. However, VOSH instructed Chief Watkins that “since allegations of workplace hazards have been made, we request that you immediately investigate the alleged conditions and make any necessary correc tions or modifications”. The letter also instructed Chief Watkins to advise VOSH by August 10, 2022, of the results of her inves tigation. The letter went on to explain that the Chief must provide proof that she had properly eliminated the hazard as well as a descrip tion of any corrective action that she had taken or was in the process of taking. LNN reached out to Chief Watkins- who provided a statement to a television station reporting on this incident- and matter.additionalWilliamsbutwasprovidestatement.mentJoanneCommunicationsPetersburgDirectorWilliamsforcomandacopyofthatWilliamsdidthestatementthatsenttothetvstationneitherWatkinsnorprovidedanycommentsonthe
The Board of the Petersburg City Public Schools will hold a Reg ular Meeting on Wednesday, August 17, 2022, in the Petersburg High School cafeteria at 6:00 p.m, 3101 Johnson Road, Peters burg, VA. A personnel closed session will be held at 5:00 p.m., pursuant to Section 2.2-3711 (A)(1) of the Code of Virginia. The meeting will be open to the public, and a ZOOM webinar link to the Regular Meeting will be made available on the Petersburg City Public Schools website at www.petersburg.k12.va.us.
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PRINCE GEORGE - It was such a move in the right direction that Prince George County celebrated in a gold en sledgehammer demoli tion ceremony. The Conti nental Motel, a one-story outdated motel along South Crater Road near exit 45 off of Interstate 95, was torn down on Wednesday, August 10th. “This exit is a revitaliza tion priority for the County. Economic Development staff at the direction of the Board of Supervisors, contracted with Sanford Holshouser to conduct an Exit 45 Strategic Plan,” County Administrator Jeff Stoke said. “After thorough research and stakeholder meetings, the Exit 45 Stra tegic Vision and Action Plan wasOnedeveloped.”ofgoalslisted in the plan is to “obtain and redevelop the Continental Motel property”, and Prince George County has worked since late 2021 to obtain ownership of the property as part of the revitalization strategy. The County closed on the property on Mon day, July 18th and wasted no time in taking the next step: demolishing the prop erty in order to market the space for redevelopment for a tourism-related business. Exit 45 has not maintained or progressed its reputa BY ADRIENNE WALLACE FOR LNNUSA.com
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DEMOLISH FROM PAGE 6 tion as a “destination” exit as tourism trends have changed throughout the years. Redevelopment and needs for improving the exit have been studied over the years, but an action-ori ented plan has yet to be completed. The new Exit 45 Strategic Plan may just change that. After many months of research and stakeholder meetings, Sanford Hols houser developed the Exit 45 Strategic Vision and Action Plan to help county staff manage the redevelop ment of Exit 45. “When the ‘resort hotel’ (The Steven Kent) was de veloped and in its ‘hey day’, the exit was a magnet for both travelers and longer stay guests. Many public and private organizations held their conferences and events at the resort; Exit 45 was truly a magnet desti nation,” according to San ford Holshouser. “Over the decades, The Steven Kent along with the exit area slowly deteriorated and de volved into an area of blight with new development occurring haphazardly.”
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The strategic plan was developed and the precise steps for revitalization of the exit laid out to ensure success for Prince George as the county works to re-envision the area to more accurately reflect the county as well as to provide more tourism revenue opportuni ties.“Prince George County is excited to take the next steps for the revitalization of Exit 45,” said Chair Marlene J. Waymack of the Prince George County Board of Supervisors. “Purchas ing the Continental Motel property and its future redevelopment moves Exit 45 forward and indicates that Prince George County is invested in the revitaliza tion effort.”
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HOPEWELL— Hopewell City Public Schools’ fiscal year 2022-2023 budget was approved by city council on June 30th, including $12.5 million dollars in funds con tributed directly by the city. On Tuesday, August 9th, city council committed to providing an additional ap propriation of $1,080,075 of the school system’s unspent 2022 funding to supple ment that original approved amount.Revenue streams for Hopewell Public Schools are derived from four sources: state, federal, local, and oth er. The largest contributor is the state, providing a total amounting to $38,516,284. The federal government provides the next largest amount of the school bud get, at $13,375,373. The local contribution is next, with other sources amount ing to $3,012,149. decision increased the local funds in the bud get to $13,580,075, the total operating budget to $68,483,881, and the total overall budget to $71,701,469. Public Schools Superinten dent Dr. Melody Hackney was scheduled to attend the council meeting but was unable to attend. CHAI GALLAHUN LNNUSA.com Increases
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Dr. Pennycuff explained that she was requesting the additional school bus funds for multiple reasons. She stated that inflation has impacted the price of school buses, meaning each one purchased will take slightly more out of the budgeted amount than initially as sessed. On top of that, be ginning with the 2023-2024 school year, Prince George County Public Schools will begin the school year in the middle of August. The change increases the number of days that the buses will be travelling their routes to pick up and drop off students, adding more mileage and more wear and tear.Also, due to this perma nent change that sends stu dents back to school in the peak of summer heat, the school division proposed to begin purchasing the pas senger buses with air condi tioning installed. These 77 passenger buses will also be utilized by student academ ic and athletic groups when traveling for summer season competitions.Withthesemultiple rea sons behind the request for increased funding laid out before them, the board members unanimously approved the additional monies for the school bus project. BY ADRIENNE WALLACE FOR LNNUSA.com
PRINCE GEORGE- Prince George students may soon begin to see an upgrade in their ride to school, sports events, and other school-re lated endeavors. The Prince George County School System requested $437,091 for the purchase of school buses in Fiscal Year 2023 during the capital funding request process. This amount was approved in the adopted FY2023 county budget in a transfer from the general fund to the Capital Improvement Fund to undertake the school bus project. At the Board of Supervisors’ August 9th meeting, Dr. Lisa Pennycuff, School Superintendent, went before the Board to re quest an additional $66,033. In the 2018-2019 school year (the last year prior to the COVID-19 pandem ic), Prince George Coun ty Public Schools’ buses carried an average of 5,151 passengers per day, utilizing 99 buses and travelling a total of 680,100 miles. The little yellow buses see a lot of wear and tear throughout the school year, and begin ning next year, they will see even more.
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HOPEWELL– The Hopewell City Marina has been a source of debate- and even contention- after city council voted in February to tear down the docks, a reve nue generator for Hopewell, to open the area up for free public space. An elaborate plan to build a stage and transient slips was presented by then-Rec reation and Parks Director Aaron Reidmiller, who has since left that role with the City of Hopewell. Whether the plan for public event space would generate any income for the city is in question, but the cost of the plan to city taxpayers is evident. The expense of building the proposal would include a Land and Conser vation grant and Cares Act grant but would require a local match of $1.4 million. Reidmiller purported that it would cost more to fix the current 44-slip marina structure. The marina gen erates funding from per sonal property tax of about $90,000 (with a rise in val ues anticipated), along with slip and ramp fees. Only $25,000 from the slip rental and ramp use is returned to the city under its contract with Fish Tales II, which runs the ship store. Since the February meet ing, Reidmiller has left for a position in another locality and little discussion about the marina or the proposed plan has occurred. “There hasn’t been a lot of movement on the marina lately,” Vice Mayor Johnny Partin explained. However, a joint meeting between council members and the Dock Commission was set for Thursday evening, Au gustCommissioner11th. Carl Bottom has provided several pre sentations to city officials that have included ideas to renovate in an affordable, lasting way, as well as address dangerous, con demned, outdated construc tion. In addition, he has provided slides showing the true condition of the marina and all the new finger piers and support beams installed recently.Bottom also discussed fixing up the fishing area and reminded council that the marina does bring in income from transient boat owners, those leasing slips and paying those taxes to Hopewell but living in other communities.Tokeepthemarina issue in the public eye, Bottom formed Friends of the Hopewell Marina, hoping to get petitions out to state and federal leaders to help residents present their rea sons for wanting to keep the marina.Thatgroup of concerned Hopewell residents who wish to save the marina from demolition are rally ing its members and other residents and neighbors to fight city council’s decision, noting that Hopewell is doing away with a revenue source only to open a public park that will never collect any funds.
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But Bottom does see a potential path forward that would take both sides of the debate into account. “I hope we can find a com promise without eliminat ing the marina and building a park. A possible solution would be to move the main boat ramp,” he concluded. “To create a marina fund that would be dedicated back to the marina for nec essary repairs and upgrades. Reactivate the Dock Com mission to help prioritize needed repairs and brain storm new ideas to contin uously generate revenue for theThoughmarina.”the marina dis cussion was slated to kick back up again on Thursday, August 11th, the special city council meeting was cancelled due to the lack of a quorum of council mem bers. LNN will continue to follow the marina discus sion as it unfolds.
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Saturday, August 13, 2022LocalLNNUSA.com11 With hundreds of mem bers and growing, Bottom commented, “I am humbled by the amount of people joining this group in a matter of just 48 hours of it’s creation. We are up to hundreds members and growing. I am also not naive to say there are a few who might actually not be friends of the Marina and just want to know what we are up too. And that is ok we have nothing to hide. What information I provide you will be as factual as possible.”“Howdid we get to where we are now? When the city took over the marina many years ago. City Council put the marina under the su pervision of the Recreation Department. It really should have fallen under public works but anyway that is what happened,” Bottom opined. According to Bottom, since the marina was placed under Recreation & Parks, little to no mainte nance has occurred at the structure, leading some to question what would hap pen if the new proposal was constructed.“Presentlywe have 42 slips generating an average 200 monthly per slip, $8400 per month and an annual pay personal property taxes on our boats, mine being 857 for 2021, some paying more, some less,” Bottom noted. “Again, this revenue for the city would disappear. There has been little if any maintenance or upkeep to the marina. Consequently, the marina is in need of repairs. The answer should not be to tear it down.”
RICHMOND- Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares, along with twenty-two other state attorneys general, is weighing in on the side of the plaintiff in a lawsuit against the Biden administration. Accord ing to a report from ABC13 News, the group of Attorneys General filed an amicus brief supporting the Health Freedom Defense Fund against the Center for Disease Con trol and Prevention’s travel mask mandate. The brief states that the CDC “exceeds its authority” with the mandate and “infringes on each state’s ability to enact its own public health rules”. The Attorneys General then proceed to outline their reasoning behind these claims. Other states that have joined in filing the brief include Florida, Arizona, Idaho, Ohio, Texas, South Carolina, and West Virginia.
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CHARLOTTESVILLE- The number of calls to the University of Virginia’s Blue Ridge Poison Center is rising, according to a report from the Virginia Mercury. Officials cite Del ta-8, a hemp-based cannabinoid created in a lab, as the cause of the many calls. Delta-8 is used in many edible THC products which Virginia’s legislators are working to regulate in the wake of the 2021 legislation that legalized the use of marijuana but not the sale of marijuana and related products. A key issue highlighted by officials is the sale of edible THC-contain ing products that are designed to look like other non-THC products. Examples include edibles made to look like Sour Patch Kids, Reeses, and even Cheetos. The decep tive packaging makes children especially vulnerable to accidental ingestion of the synthetic THC, as seen in the poison control center calls, which saw an uptick in calls for patients under the age of five years old in 2022. But according to the Blue Ridge Poison Center, many of the calls involve ingestion of edibles with extremely high amounts of Delta-8. The amount of synthetic THC in each product is currently not limited, increasing the chances of hospitalization in cases of accidental ingestion. A recently formed state task force is working to address the lack of parameters surrounding THC prod ucts, and could place limits on the amount of synthetic THC allowed in a product as well as packaging.
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ON 08/06/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 1600 BLK OF DAVIS LN FOR A REPORTED LARCENY. UNKNOWN OFFENDER STOLE VEHICLE LICENSE PLATES. PLATES RECOVERED ON ANOTHER VEHICLE. ON 08/05/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 3200 BLK OF OAKLAWN BLVD FOR A REPORTED LARCENY. KNOWN OFFENDER STOLE NECKLACE FROM VICTIM BY FORCE AND WAS ARRESTED. ON 08/02/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 3900 BLK OF WILLIAMSBURG DR FOR A REPORTED VANDALISM. UNKNOWN OFFENDER FIRED SHOTS, DAMAGING VEHICLE BUT CAUSING NO INJURIES.REPORTED
ON 08/03/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 200 BLK OF CAVALIER SQ FOR RECOVERED STOLEN PROPERTY. UNKNOWN OFFENDER STOLE TRAILER WITH JON BOAT FROM OUTSIDE OF RESIDENCE. TRAILER AND BOAT RECOVERED MISSING LIFE JACKETS, MOTOR, WHEELS AND PIPE.
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ON 08/07/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 5200 BLK OF OAKLAWN BLVD FOR A REPORTED LARCENY. UNKNOWN OFFENDER STOLE UNSECURED BICYCLE FROM OUTSIDE OF BUSINESS. ON 08/02/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 300 BLK OF E BROADWAY FOR A REPORTED LARCENY. UNKNOWN OFFENDER STOLE SHOPPING BASKET, ALCOHOL AND PERSONAL ITEMS FROM BUSINESS. ON 08/04/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 400 BLK OF W RANDOLPH RD FOR A REPORTED LARCENY. KNOWN OFFENDER STOLE CASH, ID DOCUMENTS, JEWELRY, CELL PHONE AND VEHICLE KEY AND WAS ARRESTED. ON 08/04/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO HEADQUARTERS FOR A REPORTED LARCENY THAT OCCURRED IN THE 3100 BLK OF OAKLAWN BLVD. UNKNOWN OFFENDER ENTERED VEHICLE AND STOLE FIREARM.
ON 08/01/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 1100 BLK OF TERRACE AVE FOR A REPORTED LARCENY. KNOWN OFFENDER STOLE CASH FROM VICTIM BY FORCE. WARRANTS OBTAINED. ON O8/01/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 900 BLK OF MAPLE ST FOR A REPORTED LARCENY. UNKNOWN OFFENDER STOLE REFRIGERANT AND THERMOSTAT LINES FROM UNDER RESIDENCE BY DAMAGING DOOR.
OF PLAZA DR FOR A REPORTED VANDALISM. UNKNOWN OFFENDERS DAMAGED BUSINESS FLOOR WITH FIRE EXTINGUISHERS. ON 08/07/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 700 BLK OF BLACKSTONE AVE FOR REPORTED VANDALISM. OFFENDER DAMAGED VEHICLE WITH EGGS GERALD MCDOUGAL (35) of PUBLICHOPEWELLSWEARING SEXUALDIMARCUSINTOXICATION,MORKELLY(38)ofHOPEWELLBATTERY,MASSAULT&BATTERY,MABDUCTION&KIDNAPPING,FMICHAELJOHNSON(73)ofHOPEWELLDOGATLARGE,MDOGAT LARGE,M DOG AT SCOTTANOTHER,MJAYLONTRESPASSING,MLARGE,MHOLLOWAY(32)ofHOPEWELLPUBLICSWEARINGORINTOXICATION,MSIERRAWALKER(36)ofPETERSBURGPUBLICSWEARINGORINTOXICATION,MQUAVONFLOWERS(24)ofHOPEWELLUNLAWFULFILMINGORPHOTOGRAPHINGOFGRANDLARCENY,FASSAULT&BATTERY,MROBINCOLEMAN(31)ofHOPEWELLASSAULT&BATTERY,MFRANKLINRODRIGUEZ(24)ofHOPEWELLPUBLICSWEARINGORINTOXICATION,MSYKORA(42)ofHOPEWELLELUDINGPOLICERESULTINGINSERIOUSINJURY,FIANMBAE(27)ofKENTPUBLICSWEARINGORINTOXICATION,M. HOPEWELL POLICE ACTIVITY REPORT HOPEWELL POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIME SUMMARY LNNUSA.com 13 Crime
ON 08/03/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 400 BLK OF S MESA DR FOR A REPORTED NARCOTIC VIOLATION. KNOWN OFFENDER WAS FOUND TO BE IN POSSESSION OF NARCOTICS. PETITIONS PENDING.
ON 08/03/2022, POLICE ATTEMPTED A TRAFFIC STOP IN THE 1000 BLK OF LANGSTON PARK DR. DRIVER FAILED TO STOP, HIT AND DAMAGED TELEPHONE POLE, FLED FROM THE VEHICLE ON FOOT, WAS LOCATED NEARBY, FOUND TO BE IN POSSESSION OF NARCOTICS AND WAS ARRESTED.
Saturday, 2022 ON 08/01/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 2400 BLK OF WESTERN ST FOR REPORTED SHOTS FIRED. KNOWN OFFENDER FIRED SHOTS AT VEHICLE, CAUSING NO DAMAGES OR INJURIES, AND WAS LATER ARRESTED.
ON 08/03/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 300 BLK OF DAVIS ST FOR A REPORTED DISTURBANCE. KNOWN OFFENDER ASSAULTED VICTIM BY CHOKING AND DAMAGED CELL PHONE. ON 08/04/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 5100 BLK
Frederick Levar Gilchrist, III, 40 years old, reported homeless at the time of arrest, was arrested on July 31, 2022 for trespassing and appearing intoxicated in public.
Erika Ann Miller, 44 years old of the 13000 block of Cox Road, Church Road, Virginia was arrested on August 5, 2022 for failure to pay restitution.
Marshall Allen Phillips, Jr., 40 years old of the 1000 block of Northside Road, South Hill, Virginia was arrested on July 28, 2022 for contempt by failing to appear in court.
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Allisha Chastity Thomson, 25 years old of the 200 block of South 12th Avenue, Hopewell, Virginia was arrested on July 30, 2022 for larceny.
Nathlie Lenora Pearson, 30 years old of the 2600 block of County Drive, Petersburg, Virginia was arrested on July 31, 2022 for driving on a revoked license and revocation of suspension of sentence and probation. Brian Damon Farabee, 43 years old of the 26000 block of West Washington Street, Petersburg, Virginia was arrested on August 3, 2022 for assault and battery.
Tiffany Roberson Ingram, 47 years old of the 25000 block of Ford Avenue, North Dinwiddie, Virginia was arrested on July 29, 2022 for domestic assault and on August 3, 2022 for contempt by failing to appear in court.
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Ricardo Antonio Banegas Maldonado, 23 years old of the 80 block of Bay Avenue, Hampton Bays, New York was arrested on July 28, 2022 for contempt by failing to appear in court. Wendy Gay Ozmore, 63 years old of the 25000 block of Ford Avenue, North Dinwiddie, Virginia was arrested on July 29, 2022 for domestic assault.
Mickey Thomas Lester, 56 years old of the 25000 block of Cox Road, Petersburg, Virginia was arrested on July 30, 2022 for trespassing, indecent exposure and on August 4, 2022 for trespassing. Scott Terrell Meadows, 46 years old of the 8200 block of White Oak Road, Ford, Virginia was arrested on August 1, 2022 for threats to bomb or damage buildings or means of transportation; false information as to danger to such buildings and use of profane, threatening, or indecent language over public airways or by other methods. Jason Patrick Cullum, 43 years old of the 24000 block of Gaydell Drive, North Dinwiddie, Virginia was arrested on August 4, 2022 for two counts of object sexual penetration, two counts of aggravated sexual battery, two counts of taking indecent liberties with children and carnal knowledge of child between thirteen and fifteen years of age.
James Francis McClellan, 52 years old of the 2700 block of Sutherland Road, Sutherland, Virginia was arrested on August 1, 2022 for trespassing.
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Jaleesa Ann Phillips, 35 years old of the 12000 block of Duncan Road, Petersburg, Virginia was arrested on July 28, 2022 for contempt by failing to appear in court.
Dana Marie Santati, 54 years old of the 6800 block of Boydton Plank Road, North Dinwiddie, Virginia was arrested on July 28, 2022 for larceny and provision for sentencing of person to nonconsecutive days in jail; payment to defray costs.
Saturday, August 13, 2022LNNUSA.com 15 Crime OFFENDERLICENSELARCENY.OFLarceny-Theft202208010002ofMotorVehiclePartsON08/01/2022,POLICERESPONDEDTOTHE4200BLKBRANCHESTERPKWYFORAUNKNOWNOFFENDERTOOKTHEDECALSFROMTHEPLATESOF5VEHICLESINTHEPARKINGLOT.202208010004Larceny-TheftfromMotorVehicleON08/01/2022,POLICERECEIVEDAREPORTOFLARCENYFROMAMOTORVEHICLEINTHE4300BLKOFCYPRESSDRIVE.UNKNOWNOFFENDERTOOKACELLPHONEFROMTHEVICTIM’SVEHICLE.202208020004Fraud-WelfareFraud,Fraud-identityTheftON08/02/2022,POLICERECEIVEDAREPORTOFFRAUDINTHE18700BLKOFTEMPLETONROAD.UNKNOWNOFFENDERUSEDVICTIM’SINFORMATIONTOOBTAINWELFAREBENEFITS.202208020005Assault-IntimidationON08/02/2022,POLICERECEIVEDAREPORTOFTHREATSOVERANAIRWAYINTHE500BLKOFFOLARTRAIL.KNOWNTHREATENEDTOHARMVICTIM.202208020006Fraud-IdentityTheft,Fraud-FalsePretensesON08/02/2022,OFFICERSRESPONDEDTOTHE4400BLKOFBRANCHESTERPARKWAYFORAREPORTEDIDENTITYTHEFTAND FRAUD. KNOWN OFFENDER USED VICTIM’S INFORMATION TO ADD THEMSELVES TO THEIR VEHICLE SHOPLIFTING.Larceny-TheftGASOLINEFROMEmbezzlement202208030003INSURANCE.ON08/03/2022,OFFICERSRESPONDEDTOTHE11000BLKOFSOUTHCRATERROADINREFERENCETOANEMBEZZLEMENT.KNOWNOFFENDEREMBEZZLEDMONEYCREDITCARDSENTRUSTED.202208030004Arson,Assault-IntimidationON08/03/2022,POLICERESPONDEDTOTHE8300BLKOFBULLHILLROADFORADISTURBANCE.KNOWNOFFENDERTHREATENEDTOBURNTHERESIDENCEANDPOUREDONAMATTRESSWHILEINAMARITALDISPUTE.ARRESTMADEFORATTEMPTEDARSON.202208040002FromCoin-operatedMachineorDevice,Destruction/damage/vandalismofPropertyON08/04/2022,POLICERESPONDEDTOTHE6300BLKOFCOURTHOUSEROADFORAREPORTEDLARCENY.KNOWNOFFENDERSTOLEMONEYOUTOFAGAMINGMACHINE.ARRESTMADE.202208050002Larceny-ShopliftingON08/04/2022,POLICERESPONDEDTOTHE4000BLKOFPRINCEGEORGEDRIVEINREFERENCETOKNOWNOFFENDERSTOLEALCOHOL.CONTACTWASMADEWITHTHEOFFENDERAT THEIR RESIDENCE AND PAYMENT WAS RECEIVED FOR THE GOODS. BUSINESS REFUSED TO PURSUE SINCE PAYMENT WAS DamageLARCENYFraud-Credit202208050003RECEIVED.Card,Fraud-IdentityTheftON08/05/2022,POLICERECEIVEDAREPORTOFCREDITCARDFRAUDTHATOCCURREDINTHE600BLKOFHIDDENOAKSPLACE.OFFENDEROPENEDACCOUNTSUSINGTHEVICTIM’SINFORMATION.202208050004Fraud-WireFraudON08/05/2022,POLICERECEIVEDAREPORTOFWIREFRAUDINTHE5200BLKOFJEFFERSONPARKROAD.UNKNOWNOFFENDERSCAMMEDMONEYFROMTHEVICTIM.202208060002Vandalism,LarcenyON08/06/2022,POLICEINVESTIGATEDAREPORTEDANDVANDALISMINTHE400BLKOFSPAINDRIVE.INVESTIGATIONREVEALEDTHATANUNKNOWNOFFENDERSTOLEANEWSPAPERBOXANDDAMAGEDAMAILBOX.202208070003ofProperty,WeaponLawViolationsON08/07/2022,OFFICERSRESPONDEDTOTHE17000BLKOFJOLLYROADFORAWEAPONSLAWVIOLATION.UNKNOWNOFFENDERFIREDSHOTSWHICHSTRUCKVICTIM’SRESIDENCE.LASTKNOWNTOHAVEOCCURREDONJULY4, 2022. DAMAGE DONE TO SIDING AND 202208070005WALL.Larceny ON 08/07/2022, POLICE INVESTIGATED A REPORTED LARCENY IN THE 5300 BLK OF JEFFERSON PARK RD. INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT AN UNKNOWN OFFENDER HAD TAKEN GASOLINE CANS WITH GAS IN SOUTHMICHAELTHEM.RAVENAGE50202207080004PRINCEGEORGE, VA VIOLATE PROTECTIVE ORDERS MARQUICE WHITE AGE CARRYINGPOSSESS,PETERSBURG,20220616000224VATRANSPORTFIREARMSBYCONVICTEDFELONSRECKLESSDRIVINGHIT&RUNUNATTENDEDPROPERTYREVOKEDORSUSPENDEDLICENSEELUDINGPOLICEOBSTRUCTJUSTICE/RESISTARRESTCONCEALEDWEAPON-1STOFFENSEJIMMIEFOXJRAGE51202208030004PRINCEGEORGE,VATHREATSTOBOMBORDAMAGEBUILDINGBURNINGORDESTROYINGDWELLING PRINCE GEORGE COUNTY INCIDENT REPORTS
Saturday, August 13, 2022 LNNUSA.com 16 Crime LUIS PUBLIC202208050001AGECRUZ22NORCROSS,GASWEARING OR SOUTH202208040002COREYINTOXICATIONMANNSAGE32CHESTERFIELD, VA GRAND GEORGETTELARCENYHUEBNERAGE52202208070004PRINCEGEORGE,VATRESPASSINGEARNESTTAYLORAGE69202208070006PETERSBURG,VATRESPASSING PRINCE GEORGE COUNTY INCIDENT REPORTS PRINCE GEORGE COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS August 1, 2022 August 7, 2022 For the period August 1, 2022 August 7, 2022 o 400 criminal and other types of calls for service were assigned o Total calls for service: 623 Police 10 ACCIDENT PROPERTY DAMAGE 11 DISABLED VEHICLE 1 FUNERAL ESCORT 1 HIT RUN INJURY 3 HIT RUN PROPERTY DAMAGE 5 INOPERABLE VEHICLE 1 MUTUAL AID POLICE 8 MVA WITH POSSIBLE INJURIES 4 PD ASSIST OTHER AGENCY 6 RECKLESS DRIVING 1 RECOVERED STOLEN PROPERTY 2 TRAFFIC HAZARD 1 TRAFFIC LIGHT MALFUNCTION 142 TRAFFIC STOP 196 Total Animal Services 11 ANIMAL AT LARGE 1 ANIMAL BITE/EXPOSURE 7 ANIMAL CALL 2 ANIMAL SICK/INJURED 1 ANIMAL WILDLIFE 5 ANIMAL CHECK WELFARE 27 Total PRINCE GEORGE COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS August 1, 2022 August 7, 2022 For the period August 1, 2022 August 7, 2022 o 400 criminal and other types of calls for service were assigned o Total calls for service: 623 Police 10 ACCIDENT PROPERTY DAMAGE 11 DISABLED VEHICLE 1 FUNERAL ESCORT 1 HIT RUN INJURY 3 HIT RUN PROPERTY DAMAGE 5 INOPERABLE VEHICLE 1 MUTUAL AID POLICE 8 MVA WITH POSSIBLE INJURIES 4 PD ASSIST OTHER AGENCY 6 RECKLESS DRIVING 1 RECOVERED STOLEN PROPERTY 2 TRAFFIC HAZARD 1 TRAFFIC LIGHT MALFUNCTION 142 TRAFFIC STOP 196 Total Animal Services 11 ANIMAL AT LARGE 1 ANIMAL BITE/EXPOSURE 7 ANIMAL CALL 2 ANIMAL SICK/INJURED 1 ANIMAL WILDLIFE 5 ANIMAL CHECK WELFARE 27 Total South Chesterfield: 16429 Jefferson Davis Hwy Mon - Fri 7:30am to 6:00pm | 804-524-9115
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Tyrone Orville Davis is wanted for Money Laundering & Conspiring to Violate the Drug Control Act. Davis, 45, is a 5-foot-4-inch-tall black male who weighs 200 lbs. Davis has brown eyes black hair. Chesterfield County/Colonial Heights Moniqua Shanna Williams is wanted for Forging and Uttering x3. Williams, 51, is a 5-foot-2-inch-tall black female who weighs 240 lbs. Williams has brown eyes black
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Credit Card Fraud: 1988 | August 08, 2022 “Take the Time to Solve the Crime.”
On July 3, 2022, at approximately 11 a.m., two Hispanic males approached the victim in the CVS Pharmacy parking lot at 100 Dunlop Village in Colonial Heights. One of the suspects told the victim he had bird poop on him and then preceded to touch the victim all over his body. The victim did not initially realize that the individuals stole his credit card. Later, the same suspects entered the Best Buy in Colonial Heights and used the victims credit card. The Chesterfield County/Colonial Heights Crime Solvers program has released photos of the suspect in this case. To see them, visit our Facebook page or our website at crimesolvers.net and hit the “Crime of the Week” button. If you can help solve this crime, or have information about any unsolved crime and/or wanted person in Chesterfield County or Colonial Heights, call Crime Solvers at (804) 748-0660 or use the P3Tips mobile app. We guarantee you will remain anonymous and could receive a cash reward up to $5,000. You can like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter @ CrimesolversCCH.IamDet.Baldwin with the Chesterfield County/Colonial Heights Crime Solvers, and this is your crime of the week.
This week, the Chesterfield County/Colonial Heights Crime Solvers program needs your help to solve a credit card fraud.
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In recent months, the residents of Hopewell and Petersburg have been dealt a bad hand by their elected leaders. These officials are elected to be representa tives of the people- to make decisions on the people’s behalf and in their best interest. To this goal, rules are in place that mandate transparency around the decisions elected officials make. The point of those rules is so that the people can clearly see and under stand what their leaders are doing while in office- and choose new leaders should those in place neglect their responsibility to their con stituents.Transparency is neces sary to ensure that elected officials work for the peo ple. Some leaders, however, prefer shadows to sunshine. When decisions are made that may better serve the officials than the popu lace…When leaders prefer not to explain their reasons and actions…Whenpoliticians don’t want to be bothered with understanding the minutiae of running a city… Then a cloud of opacity descends.TakeHopewell for exam ple. At a recent special ly-called city council meet ing, six of the city’s seven councilors voted on the selection of an interim city manager. One councilor was absent from the meeting; of the six remaining, four voted to approve the city’s IT Director, Dr. Concetta Manker, as interim city manager, while two voted against it. The vote itself was above board, taken in public and available on the city’s website for anyone to watch; the councilors opted to have discussion on the matter in a public session rather than a closed session. Kudos to them for that. But true transparency doesn’t just boil down to the motion on the agenda. The vote on the interim city manager was scheduled for a special city council meeting, rather than a regularly scheduled meet ing. The public is much less aware of special meetings because they do not have set meeting times, often popping up on the calendar at the last minute. Scheduling such an important vote in a special meeting does not indicate a desire for publicDuringvisibility.thespecial meet ing, after the motion was made and seconded to ap point Dr. Manker as interim city manager, the floor was open to discussion- which is appropriate per parlia mentary procedure. Motion, second, discussion, vote. But in this particular, very important vote, Hopewell Mayor Patience Bennett chose to enforce a proce dural rule that is not regu larly enforced in Hopewell’s council meetings: a three-minute time limit on each councilor’s comments.
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Saturday, August 13, 2022LNNUSA.com 24 Opinion INDEPENDENT LOCAL NEWS YOU CAN LNNUSA.COMTRUST RICHARDSCRAIGLNNCEOLNNGALLAHUNCHAIBureauChief CAROLYNLNNPRUETTDAYNewsDirector SUBSCRIBE atClickwww.LNNUSA.comONLINEtheSubscribebuttonthetopofthepage formation with city staff and among themselves. Why choose to limit discussion time on such a key action? Thorough discussion of such an appointment is vital for the well-being of the city. Why shut discussion down? Why vote to hold the meeting in public session and then shut down public discussion of the decision? More opacity. In Petersburg, one of city council’s own, Charlie Cuthbert, called out city staff and fellow council members for lack of prepa ration and for making decisions in the dark. In this case, he referred to the re peated addition of last-min ute decisions to meeting agendas. He explained that spur of the moment additions to a meeting’s agenda did not leave time for council members to study the histheaddedlessIntodocumentationaccompanyingandpreparemakeaninformedvote.oneJulymeeting,nothansevenitemsweretotheagendaduringmeeting.Cuthbertaskedfellowcouncilmembers
to raise their hands if they had read any information on the seven items. No hands were raised, yet the council ors were willing to vote- to make important decisionswith no information or preparation.Whilethismay seem very different from Hopewell’s blatant shut down of dis cussion, it is still a form of opacity. If councilors know nothing about the decisions that they make, there can be no discussion of pros, cons, and other options. If they know nothing about the decisions that they make, they cannot explain the reasoning behind those decisions to constituents. Willful ignorance and rub ber stamping are still tools ofResidentsopacity. of Petersburg and Hopewell don’t deserve this epidemic of opacity. They deserve better. They deserve to know the choic es that are being made by those whom they elect. They deserve to see and un derstand the decisions being made that impact their lives and their city. They deserve light, not shadows. Let the sunshine in.
Currently, the transforma tion from fossil fuels to green energy is increasing one or two percent annu ally as we divert billions of dollars to subsidize solar and wind projects. Money that is being diverted from job creation, public safety, healthcare, mental health services - all issues that are moreNationally,pressing.fossil fuel and nuclear power provide over 80% of our electrical pow er. Activists are focused on solar panels. Doing so requires agriculture land lost and trees being cut. Trees, of course, are our best agent we have to reduce carbon dioxide; one of the gases that green activists want to eliminate. Therein lies a major problem. The snowball continues to grow. Worldwide Issue We are one world; we cannot ignore what is hap pening around the rest of the world. Pollution from one continent will affect the rest of the globe. The Paris Climate Accord, which was signed by President Obama, requires the United States and most European coun tries to immediately meet certain pollution standards, meantime it delayed requir ing China and India from meeting any standards until 2035. At that point, they would be expected to freeze their pollution at whatever rate they are at that point. This allows them to claim to support the Accord while each is building new coal fired plants adding to the world’s woes. The damage that they do to the world’s climate is unknown, but the snowball effect of the damage that green activists are doing to our economy is more evident every day.
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Where We Will End Up No one knows where this will end. Without the high temperatures created of fossil fuels, all steel production will originate in China. If we switch all vehicles to electric power, there will be but one source of pow er. Your incumbent power company will have a mo nopoly over all your needs. As they raise rates to sat isfy demand, some users will be priced out of the market. Some politicians will propose shifting their obligations to you, as they did during Covid. Eventu ally, these same politicians and green activists can then be expected to push for the state to take control of such a monopoly – much as they have done with our health care system. We don’t know if a better technology will appear as a reliable alternative fuel in the future. One possibility might be hydrogen. How ever, with government in the middle of decision making, you can be assured that in novation will be slower than the free enterprise system. We love to hear from you! You can reach us at Sen. Ruff@verizon.net, 434374-5129, or P.O. Box 332, Clarksville, VA 23927.
Last week, I wrote about things that have gotten bigger and bigger and more bazaar as they moved through the public realm. This week, I will focus on climate change. All want our environment to be as clean as possi ble. In the real world, most people understand that there must be tradeoffs. If we want to have air condi tioned and heated homes, it will result in some pollution. If we want to have jobs to provide for our families, this too will result in some pollution. If we want to be able to get to work, vis it friends and family, and attend our kids’ sporting events, yes, likewise. The United States leads the world in clean energy. With a strong economy, we can focus on innovations that will continue to improve our environment, but for some that is not enough. Green activists believe that all climate changes are the result of human activi ty. They are convinced that they have all the answers as to where the world will be 100 years from now, with no consideration to the harm they are doing now or that they may be wrong. Former Vice President Gore declared “the world had until January 2016 to end its addiction to fossil fuels, or the world would come to an end”.Meanwhile, Gore has made a fortune flying his jet around the world telling us we must adjust down our quality of life while he maintains his jet set lifestyle and owns multiple houses. Many entertainment stars do the same. As I write this, the U.S. Congress is preparing to vote for another massive bill that will waste more of your dollars to bribe moderately wealthy citizens to buy elec tric vehicles. Where Are We Today? I believe green energy has a role in our power needs as do fossil fuel and nuclear power. However, all fac tors should be considered.
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Ultimately, demand for physical bullion – not paper proxies – is the path to ultimately terminat ing price manipulation.
The actual number of bars underpinning the enormous vol ume of paper silver trading has been in steep decline since early 2021. #SilverSqueeze may be out of the headlines, but investors are still stacking.
The federal criminal trial of JP Morgan executives Michael Nowak, Gregg Smith, and Jeffrey Ruffo began on July 8th. These senior bankers are accused of running a years-long scheme to manipulate precious metals prices through what is known as “spoofing.”Perhapsthe three will be found guilty, but it isn’t likely to have much impact on trading in the paper silver markets. If there is a solution to artificially rigged prices, it will come from some where else. It isn’t that regulators don’t have a lot to go on. Investigators had the goods when prosecu tors got Deutsche Bank to plead guilty and cooperate. The German bank turned over mountains of additional evi dence the FBI used to target two other JP Morgan traders, John Edmonds and Christian Trunz. Those two cut deals of their own and agreed to provide evidence against Nowak, Smith, and Ruffo.Atpresent, regulators don’t seem to care much about clean ing up the markets. They appear to have little interest in holding the actual businesses that drive these corrupt trading schemes accountable.Theeffortis focused on prose cuting a few lower-level crooks while avoiding serious conse quences for the bank and its senior executives.
JP Morgan, the institution, got a “Deferred Prosecution Agree ment” from the Department of Justice and paid a modest fine in 2020. The bank may continue trading as usual regardless of the outcome of the trial now under way.The cozy relationship between the bank and its regulators is apparent. The optics are bad. But they have no shame.
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The End Game for Silver Shenanigans...
Ronan Manly, of BullionStar, reports silver stockpiles in LBMA and COMEX vaults are at a 6-year low. The inventory situation for the exchanges gets even more dire when accounting for how much of the reported stock is not im mediately available for delivery because the metal is held by ETFs and private investors. If outflows in the next 18 months match those of the past 18 months, the available physical inventory could approach zero. That is the moment when hold ing silver IOUs will not be the same as holding the metal itself. In such a scenario, a default on the futures trading exchanges may only be avoided if prices for silver rise enough to entice the holders of physical bars to part with them. The CFTC may turn a blind eye to the problems on the COMEX, but the physical markets them selves aren’t above the laws of physics.
About the Author: Clint Siegn er is a Director at Money Metals Exchange, a precious metals dealer recently named “Best in the USA” by an independent global ratings group. A graduate of Linfield College in Oregon, Siegner puts his experience in business management along with his passion for personal liberty, limited government, and honest money into the development of Money Metals’ brand and reach. This includes writ ing extensively on the bullion markets and their intersection with policy and world affairs.
David Meister served as Direc tor of Enforcement at the CFTC from 2010 to 2013. In September of 2013, his agency ended its 5-year investigation into price manipulation at JP Morgan and declared there was no basis for action.Thesubsequent Department of Justice prosecutions have revealed what a farce the CFTC investigation was, but this fail ure seems only to have enhanced Meister’s career. He left the CFTC just after clos ing the investigation for a more lucrative career as a Wall Street attorney. Today Meister is Mi chael Nowak’s defense counsel. The COMEX and the LBMA, the two private organizations operating the markets where the corrupt trading practices occur, apparently have no intention of holding JP Morgan accountable. You might think physical silver investors would get frustrated and simply throw in the towel. But they haven’t. Lower pric es and declining confidence in institutions, including banks and government, is driving more buying – at least in the physical markets.Andherein lies the solution.
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• Vitamin D – Plays an important role in regulating immune response and helps cells fight off bacteria and virus es that get into the body. One 6-8-ounce glass of fortified OJ is a good source.
Diet Quality Because 1 cup of 100% orange juice counts as 1 cup of fruit, it’s an easy way to contribute to your children’s fruit in take. As a kid-favorite, it’s a nutrient-dense beverage that helps increase the intake of key nutrients including vitamin C, folate, thiamin, magnesium, po tassium and, in fortified juices, vitamin D and calcium.
• Vitamin C – Commonly associated with helping main tain and strengthen a healthy immune system by protecting cells and promoting the pro duction and function of cells. One 6-8-ounce glass of OJ is an excellent source.
• 1 cup quick cooking steel-cut oats
Immune Support When paired with a healthy lifestyle, Florida Orange Juice has vitamin C, vitamin D (in fortified juices) and phytonutri ents (naturally occurring plant compounds) and may help sup port a strong immune system.
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Consider these nutritional benefits of Florida Orange Juice, “The Original Wellness Drink.”
2. Add oats to boiling liq uids.3.Return to boil then reduce to medium heat and cook uncovered 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
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4. Mix in orange, agave nectar, cinnamon and salt. Remove pan from heat; let stand 1 minute before serv ing. FEATURES Directions ORANGE OATMEAL
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon • 1/4 teaspoon salt Ingredients 1. In medium saucepan over high heat, bring water and orange juice to boil.
• Plant Compounds, Flavonoids and Colorful Carot enoids – Work to support the immune system by helping to fight inflammation and helping cells communicate with each other, which can help strength en immune response when encountering infection. No Added Sugar Unlike foods and beverages that contain added sugars, the natural sugar in 100% orange juice contains vitamins, min erals and phytonutrients. As one of nature’s nutrient-rich foods, OJ is a convenient way to enhance whole fruit intake and reach daily recommendations. Plus, it can be used as a substi tute for nutrient-poor foods and beverages, such as sugar-sweet ened beverages, in the diets of children and adults.
• 1 cup Florida Orange Juice
Setting the stage for success in the classroom starts with reliable morning routines the whole family can depend on. Establishing a plan for each day before heading off for work or school is beneficial for staying on time and organized, and many families’ mornings start with a nutritious breakfast. This school year, add betterfor-you breakfast recipes like Orange Oatmeal to the menu. These morning meals are powered by 100% orange juice, a delicious option that helps fuel the body with essential nutrients that support a healthy immune system and overall diet quality with no added sugar. “A growing number of research studies has revealed children who regularly drink 100% orange juice have higher intakes of key nutrients, higher quality diets and may have healthier lifestyle habits, like greater physical activity levels, than children who do not drink OJ,” said Dr. Rosa Walsh, director of scientific research at the Florida Department of Citrus. “Study after study confirms that 100% orange juice not only has a place in the diets of children, but it can also serve as an easy way for parents to provide key nutrients without fear of adverse effects on body weight when served in moderation.”
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Rudolph Smith Wells
Doris J. Spratley August 8, 2022 Mrs. Doris J. Spratley of J.M.House,munityBonondepartedChesterfield,SouththislifeAugust8,2022SecoursComHospiceRichmond.Wilkerson
Richard Alan Thorp III (23) of Hopewell, VA, passed away on Sunday, August 7, 2022. Richard is survived by his parents, Rick and Lauren Thorp, and Dwayne and Cheryl Painter; former wife, Shelbylin Springall; siblings, Macken zie, London, Maddock, Dakota, and Gavin; his grandparents, Rick Thorp, Sr., Paula Manning, Randy and Rene Painter, San dra Painter, David and Kathe Hazelkorn; his great-grandmother, Bessie Thorp; and many other loving family members and friends. Richard was an Army veteran. He attended school in Hopewell and graduated from Lakeview High School in Ohio. He was an avid fisherman, hunter, and car enthusi ast. He was the owner of Richy’s Detailing. A memorial service will be held on Satur day, August 13, 2022 at 11 a.m. at Wesley United Methodist Church, with a reception to follow. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.
Emma P. Hargraves August 8, 2022 Ms. Emma P. Har graves of Spring Grove, departed this life on August 8, 2022 at her residence. J.M. Wilkerson Avenue,Inc.,Establishment,Funeral102SouthPeters burg, VA, (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilker sonsince1874.com.
January 22, 1925 - August 2, 2022 Rudolph (Rudy) Smith Wells, 97, of Charles City, VA, took the Lord’s hand August 2, 2022. He is pre ceded in death by his parents, the late Harvey Ster ling Wells, and Clara Smith Wells; his wife, Betty G. Wells; daughter, Rhonda Leigh Wells; brothers, Russell Wells, Robert Wells, and Harvey S. Wells, Jr.; sisters, Kathleen Odenwelder, Winnifred Wells, and Carolyn Wells Hile; sadly as well, a niece and neph Rudyews. was a proud veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Navy as a petty officer (gunner’s mate) on liberty ships. He also was deputy director & director of personal and community activities for many years at Fort Lee. Rudy was also a long-time active member of Woodlawn Presbyterian Church where he served as a deacon, elder, choir member, while also being a part of the busi ness financial committee. Outside of the Navy and church, he also enjoyed sports, gardening, music and spending time on the farm with his loved ones. Rudy is survived by his daughter, Rebec ca Browning (Fred); grandsons, Phillip W. Browning (Stephanie) and Andrew F. Browning; along with numerous loving nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held on Wednes day, August 10, 2022, at Woodlawn Pres byterian Church, 1201 Blackstone Ave, Hopewell, VA 23860, at 11 a.m. Interment will follow at Blandford Cemetery, 319 South Crater Road, Petersburg, Petersburg City, Virginia, 23803. At the family’s discre tion, it is requested that all guests please wear a mask. Flowers are welcomed, as well as donations to Woodlawn Presbyterian Church. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.
Arnold Lloyd Hal terman, Retired Chief Petty Officer, US Navy, went to be with his beloved father on August 7, 2022. He was a member of Berean Baptist Church and served proudly for 21 years in various branches of the United States Mil itary and 18 years as a Welding Instructor at John Tyler. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd and Iva Rexrode Halter man; and his son, Gerald L. Halterman. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 67 years, Evelyn Mary Wyant Halterman; three daughters, Nancy Rizzuto, Wanda Ty ler (William), and Patricia H. Atkinson; two sons, Larry Halterman (Sandi) and Dennis C. Stanfield (Cindy); six grandchildren, Naomi, Nicholas, Jennifer, Shannon, Jus tin, and Laura; seven great-grandchildren, Maddux, Abigail, Ansley, Jonathan, Caitlin, Keaghan, and Finley; brother-in-law, James Nelson Wyant (Leona); and sister-in-law, Ev elyn Bonnie Wyant. The family will receive friends on Friday, August 12 from 12-1 PM at J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home - Ches ter Chapel, 3050 W. Hundred Road, Ches ter, where a funeral service will take place at 1 PM. Rev. James Woodburn officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to a charity of your choice. Online condolences may be made to www.jtmor riss.com.
Martha Blakes Darden June 3, 1934 - August 7, 2022 Mrs. VA,enue,Inc.,Establishment,WilkersoninondepartedBlakesMarthaDardenthislifeAugust7,2022NewYork.J.M.Funeral102SouthAvPetersburg,(804)7328911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.
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Richard Alan Thorp III December 6, 1998 - August 7, 2022
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Arnold Lloyd Halterman February 8, 1928 - August 7, 2022
Dorothy Vaughan January 16, 1932 - August 8, 2022 Ms. Avenue,Inc.,Establishment,Wilkersonresidence.8,thisverly,VaughanDorothyofWadepartedlifeonAugust2022atherJ.M.Funeral102SouthPeters burg, VA, (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilker sonsince1874.com.
Services for Mrs. Debra Ann Croft of Prince George, who departed this life on August 8, 2022 at her residence, will be announced by the family at a later date. J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.
Linwood served three years as Corporal in the National Guard and has a BA degree and a Masters of Divinity Degree from Wesley Seminary in Washington D.C. He began serving churches as a student pastor in the mid-1950’s. In 2000 he became a retired Methodist pastor and continued to serve churches until 2020. He and Barbara served churches over most of the state of VA and deeply enjoyed every single congregation. Linwood loved the people that he served and felt honored to be their pastor. He truly had an undeniably special gift for pastoral care and said so many times “we have SO many friends!” These friendships were one of his largest sources of happiness throughout his entire lifespan.
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Reverend Linwood Daniel of Chesterfield, VA passed away on August 8, 2022. He was born in Emporia, VA in 1929. He was preceded in death by his parents, Turner & Lucy Daniel; broth ers, Bobby & James Arthur Daniel; and grandson, Joshua Dan iel. Linwood is survived by his wife of almost 62 years, Barbara Daniel; sons Michael, David, and Jeff (Tammy); grandchildren, Sam Daniel, Jessica Daniel (Bryan), and Lauren Daniel (Ryan); as well as four adoring great-granddaughters and two step great-granddaughters.
A celebration of Linwood’s life will take place on Tuesday, August 16, 2022, with visita tion at 12 noon, and memorial service to follow at 1pm at Highland United Methodist Church in Colonial Heights, Virginia. Burial will follow at Southlawn Memorial Park, S. Prince George. Online condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com.
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Debra Ann Croft September 19, 1960 - August 8, 2022
Linwood Daniel June 29, 1929 - August 8, 2022
Lois Perry July 3, 1927 - August 7, 2022
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Hyman Hacker 4, 8, 2022 Hyman Hacker, 88, of S. Ches terfield passed away on Monday, August 8, 2022. Born March 4, 1934, he was the son of the late George and Gussie Hacker, and was also preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Virginia Alice Hacker; son, Jerry D. Hacker; and brother, Seymore Becker. After over 20 years of dedicated and faith ful service to his beloved country, Hyman retired as Sergeant First Class from the United States Army. After his military ca reer, he worked as a juvenile corrections of ficer for the Chesterfield Juvenile Detention Center, where he retired again after about 15 years. For many years after his second retirement, he worked security at a variety of different places. Once fully retired, he enjoyed spending his time relaxing and was an avid coin collector. She is survived by his children, William O. Hacker, Laura A. Hacker, Harris Hacker and wife, Bonnie, Ursula Ransom and hus band, Ron, Herman Hacker and wife, Cher yl, Danny Hacker, Peter Hacker and wife, Wanda; 15 grandchildren; 13 great-grand children; three great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, and other extended family members. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 13, 2022 in the Colonial Heights Chapel of E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes and Crematory, 2033 Bou levard. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service on Saturday from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home. The family requests that guests dress comfort able and casually. Entombment will take place at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 16, 2022 in Dale Memorial Park, 10201 New bys Bridge Rd, Chesterfield, VA 23832. Condolences may be registered at www. ealvinsmall.com.
Lois Perry, 95, of Colonial Heights took the Lord’s hand August 7, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, Molten and Eva Lee; and brothers, James, Wilbur, and Jerry Lee. During her employment years, she devoted 25 years of service to Brown and Williamson Tobacco Company. Mrs. Perry was a faithful member of the Colonial Christian Church where she loved to prepare meals for her fellow parishioners. She loved being with all of her family and friends, especially vacationing at Green brier Resort in West Virginia. She taught everyone the impor tance of unconditional love and selfless service. Mrs. Perry is survived by her husband of 62 years, Carlton Perry; sons Buddy Bennett (Joanne) and Wayne Bennett (Denny) of Chesterfield; sisters, Janet Philyaw of Prince George, and Betty Lamn of Orlando, Flori da; brother, Vernon Lee of Houston, Texas; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; special godchild, Megan Portelos; future great-granddaugh ter, baby Dishner; and many nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held at 12:00 noon on Monday, August 15, 2022 at Colonial Christian Church, 295 Dunlop Farms Blvd, Colonial Heights, Virginia 23834 with Rev. Darwood Rowan officiating. Visitation at the church will begin at 11 a.m., one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow at South lawn Memorial Park, S. Prince George. Following interment, a luncheon will be held at church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Colonial Christian Church for the local food bank. Online condolences may be registered at www.ealvins mall.com.
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Thelma B. Floyd October 7, 1926 - August 8, 2022 Services for Mrs. Thelma B. Floyd of Matoaca, who de parted this life on August 8, 2022 at her residence will announced by the family at a later date. J.M. Wilker son Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.732-8911,
Barbara Ann Skinner, 79, for merly of Colonial Heights, Virginia passed away on Saturday, August 6, 2022. Born Au gust 13, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Edward Louis and Gertrude Virginia Skinner, and was also preceded in death by her sister, Joyce Horne; fian cé, Eric Donald Lee; and nephew, Richard BarbaraHorne. was a faithful woman who loved the Lord and was a member of Second Chance Baptist Church. She worked as a secretary at Life of Virginia, now known as GE, where she retired after 42 years of dedicated ser Shevice.is survived by her niece, Kathy Loving and husband, Tim; nephew, Dwayne Horne brother-in-law, Morris Turner Horne, Jr.; two great nieces; and one great nephew. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, August 15, 2022 in Bland ford Cemetery, 319 S. Crater Road, Pe tersburg, VA 23803, with Reverend David Prather officiating. Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com.
Ms. Elsie M. Lani er of tersburg,Southment,FuneralJ.M.atondepartedPetersburg,thislifeAugust7,2022herresidence.WilkersonEstablishInc.,102Avenue,PeVA,(804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.
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Betty “Billie” Jane Goff August 12, 1929 - August 6, 2022 Betty “Billie” Jane Goff, 92, of Colonial Lebanon,12,BornAugustawayVirginia,Heights,passedonSaturday,6,2022.onAugust1929,inPenn sylvania, she was the daughter to the late William Ernest Fritz and Teresa Chiambret ti Fritz. She is also preceded in death by her husband, John P. Goff; her daughters, Michelle Goff and Julie Parrish; and her sis ters, Delores Leykamm, Mary Lou Robert son, and Therisa C. Attick. She is survived by her beloved granddaughter, Haley Marie Parrish; and her son-in-law, Shawn Parrish. Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Colonial Heights Chapel of E. Al vin Small Funeral Homes and Crematory, 2033 Boulevard Colonial Heights, Virginia 23834. Services will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contri butions may be out to Christ and Grace Episcopal Church, 1545 S Sycamore Street Petersburg, Virginia 23805.
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Barbara Ann Skinner
Edward Charles Sanders September 14, 1950 - August 6, 2022
Bessie Flowers August 6, 2022 Mrs. Bessie Flow ers departed this life on August 6, 2022 at UCSF Medical Center, San Francisco, CA. J.M. ment,FuneralWilkersonEstablishInc.,102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 7328911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.
August 13, 1942 - August 6, 2022
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Elsie M. Lanier January 24, 1931 - August 7, 2022
October 31, 1973 - August 5, 2022 Heaven opened its doors to a wild child with a Big Heart, Mr. Joseph P Beiler on August 5, He2022.issurvived by his wife, Heather; his four children by choice Miranda, Brandon, Elizabeth, and Matt; two grandchildren, Paislee and Matt Jr.; his mother and father, Elsie and Paul Beiler; his sisters and their spouses, Tina, Rose, Lisa, Sara and Desta; brothers and spouses Jonathan and Samm; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews cousins and many friend. A memorial service will be held 5:00 PM, Sunday, September 25, 2022 at Timberline Church, 30 Timber Lane, Strasburg, PA. J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.
Diego, California, he was the son to the late William Harvey Sanders Sr. and Pauline E. Sanders. He was also preceded in death by his brother, William Harvey Sanders Jr.; father-in-law, Jodahn Mohr; mother-inlaw, Lourdes Mohr; brothers-in-law, Pete L. Mohr, Daniel Diaz, and Roy Pierratt; sistersin-law, Gina Thompkins and Sandra Mohr; and niece, Erika S. Rackley. Edward retired from the United States Army after 20 years- serving courageously in the Vietnam War. After his service, he went on to work as a Naval Supply Chain Manager. Edward was a Past Master of Petersburg Lodge 15 AFAM, ACCA Oriental Band, Past President of the Hopewell Shrine Club, Past Commander of the American Legion Post 146, and a life member of the VFW in HeHopewell.issurvived by his childhood sweetheart and wife of 52 years, Jo A. Sanders; his daughters, DeAnna S. Dickerson (Mark) and Rhonda S. Reed (David); grandchildren, Gina Bach, Trevor L. Reed, Taylor Dicker son Jess Reed, and Ryan E. Dickerson; sis ters, Terri S. Kondrashoff and Lorri S. Diaz; sisters-in-law, Ida Pierratt, Terrie Sanders, and Alma Mohr; many loving nieces and nephews; and many other cherished family members and friends. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made out to Shriners Children’s Hospital, https://www. shrinerschildrens.org/en. Funeral arrange ments by the Colonial Heights Chapel of E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes & Crematory. Condolences may be registered at www. ealvinsmall.com.
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Catherine C. Davis June 14, 1963 - August 5, 2022 Services for Mrs. Catherine C. Davis of Gasburg, who departed this life on August 5, 2022 her residence will be annouunce by the family at a later date. J.M. Wilker son Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.732-8911, William C. Jackson July 13, 2022 - August 4, 2022 Services Mr. Wil liam Charles Jack son who departed this life on August 4, 2022 at VCU/ MCV Medical Cen ter, Richmond, will be announced by the family at a later date. J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.
August 3, 2022 Services for Mr. Earl L. Waddy who departed this life on August 3, 2022 at WilkersonbeRichmond,Doctors’HenricoHospital,VA,willprivate.J.M.Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Pe tersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilker sonsince1874.com.
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Richard “Dickie” Stephen Zuskin
Wilbert Allen February 27, 1955 - August 5,
November 1, 1939 - August 4, 2022
Richard “Dickie” Stephen Zuskin of Prince George, Virginia, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 4, 2022, at the age of 82. Born on November 1,1939, he was preceded in death by his father, Emil Zuskin; mother, Lillian Sebera Zuskin; broth ers, David Zuskin and George Zuskin; and sister, Shirley Blaha.
John A. NovemberWinston7,1972-August 1, 2022 Services for Mr. John A. Winston who departed this life on August 1, 2022 at Bon Secours St. Mary’s Hospital, Rich mond, VA, will be announced by the family at a later date. J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Pe tersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilker sonsince1874.com.
Jerry Lee Harper August 9, 2022 Mr. Jerry Lee Harper of Petersburg, departed this life on August 9, 2022 his residence. J.M. Wilkerson Funer al Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.
Rev. Dr. Andrew J. White, Sr., eulogist. The interment to follow at Mt. Sinai Memorial J.M.Park.Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 7328911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.
Dickie retired after 29 years as a research chemist with the American Tobacco Company where he always said he played more than he worked- because he so thoroughly enjoyed his job and the people with whom he worked with. Dickie was deeply committed to his community and felt called to a life of service. He was a former trustee and Elder Emeritus of Prince George Christian Church, a Past Master of Prince George Masonic Lodge #115, A.F. and A.M., and a Lifetime Member of Disputanta Volunteer Fire Department where he served actively for more than 50 years. In addition to giving generously to others, Dickie had a passion for travel- especially to the beach, enjoyed gardening and good, hard work, and most of all, took pride in his ador ing family. He loved the Lord and was an ambassador of love itself. Dickie is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Ann Frazier Zuskin; son, Mark Zuskin; daughter, Beth Andersen (Daniel); granddaughter, Lauren Zuskin; and many adoring nieces, nephews, other extended family members, and friends. Dickie was loved by abso lutely everyone who knew him. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 9, 2022, at Prince George Christian Church, 7605 Prince George Drive, Prince George, Virginia 23875. Interment will follow in Bethlehem Congregational Church Cemetery, Disputanta, Virginia. The Family will receive friends Monday, August 8, 2022 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the Crater Road Chapel of E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes and Crematory, 3935 S. Crater Road Peters burg, Virginia 23805. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Disputanta Volunteer Fire Department’s David Zuskin Memorial Scholarship (Checks payable to John Randolph Foundation with “Zuskin” in the memo; mail to 112 N. Main St, Hopewell, VA 23860, or visit johnrandolphfoundation.org, click “donate” and scroll to the Zuskin Scholarship fund) or to the Richard S. Zuskin Scholarship Fund through the P.G. Masonic Lodge (P.O. Box 115, Prince George, VA 23875). Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall. com.
Mr. Charles Jones August 11, 1934 - August 9, 2022 Mr. Charles L. Jones, of Hopewell, VA., departed this life Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at his resi Thedence.funeral ar rangements for Mr. Charles L. Jones have been entrusted to the caring profession als at Bland Funeral Homes, 137 Harrison St., Petersburg, VA, 23803. www.blandfuneral homes.com.
The interment to follow in Wilkerson Memorial Cemetery. J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 7328911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com. Watch the funeral services live online on our J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc. Facebook page.
Mr. Melvin Frederic Lewis
Sarah Arlene Jones Williams April 19, 1955 - August 5, 2022 Mrs. Sarah Arlene Jones Williams, known to many as “Arlene”, entered into eternal rest on Friday, August 5, 2022 at her residence. Arlene was born in Hopewell, VA, on April 19, 1955 to the late Jose phine Jones and Carl D. Johnson. Along with her parents, Arlene was preceded in death by her sister, JoAnn Wheeler and Debra ArleneJones. was a 1973 graduate of Hopewell High School and a 1977 graduate of Virginia State College (University). She was employed for 37 years at E.I. Dupont-Spruance. She was a Silver Star and Life Member of Delta Omega Chapter, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®, The Drifters, Incorporated®, Petersburg Chapter, Prince Hall Lilly of the Valley Order of Eastern Star, The Women’s Committee of Petersburg Symphony Orchestra. Arlene also served as Chief Officer of Elections-Precinct 209 in Chesterfield County for over 20 years.
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Mrs. Catherine Clanton December 6, 1938 - August 9, 2022
Arlene was an active member of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, where she accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior and was baptized at an early age by Rev. Judge Brown. She later transferred her membership to Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Prince George, VA, where she served as an adult usher and teller in the finance office.
Orenthal D. Simmons July 31, 2022 Orenthal D. Sim mons departed this life Sunday, July 31, 2022 at the Univer sity of mentsFuneralMedicalNebraskaCenter.arrangeentrusted to the staff of the J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Pe tersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilker sonsince1874.com.
Please join us in comforting the Clanton Family by uplifting them with your prayers. Services of Celebration and Remembrance are pending.
January 24, 1949 - August 7, 2022
September 12, 1938 - August 4, 2022 Mrs. Sarah L. Wells, 83, intotransitionedeternalrest on Thursday, August 4, 2022 at Bon Secours - Southside Medical PleasePetersburg,Center,VA.joinusin comforting the Wells Family by uplifting them with your prayers. Services of Celebration and Remembrance are pending.
In her free time, Arlene enjoyed traveling, going to her sorority activities, talking on the phone, and spending time with family and friends. She especially enjoyed spending time with her great nieces. Arlene is survived by her beloved husband of 31 years, Edward Odell Williams of North Ches terfield, VA; daughter, Lakisha of Richmond, VA; devoted brother, Jeffrey Jones of Hopewell, VA; four nieces, Tracy M. Jackson (Darrell) of Petersburg, VA, Shawaun R. Jackson (Jerome Sr.) of Jacksonville, FL, Joy C. Wheeler of Delray Beach, FL, and Jasmine Gilliam of Peters burg, VA; six devoted great nieces which she loved unconditionally, Darryn M. Jackson of Petersburg, VA, LeLani Jackson of Jacksonville, FL, Kennady Winfield, Reaghan M. White, Kayleigh O. White, and Kyleigh J. White all of Petersburg, VA; one great nephew, Jerome Jackson, Jr. of Jacksonville, FL; three aunts, Elizabeth Swann of Abbeville, SC, Eleanor Jones and Laura Jones (devoted) both of Hopewell, VA; four uncles, Algin Jones, Wilbur Jones, and Russell Jones all of Hopewell, VA, and Larry Jones (Lisa) of North Carolina; two great un cles, Melvin Green (Cora) of Cherry Pointe, NC and Roland Green of Southampton, VA; three sisters-in-law, Christine Wiley, Rev. Shirley Kinard both of Greenwood, SC and Nancy Reese of Greenville, SC; and a host of cousins, Freida Priest (devoted) and devoted friends, Elenora Ed low, Annette Smith-Lee, DeJuana Scott, Yvonne Williams, Doris Ridley, Dorothy Shackleford, Ruby Carrington, Toi Robinson, Reggie Williams, Jr. and Regina Dennis. Services will be held 11:00 A.M., Friday, August 12, 2022 at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, 4405 Prince George Drive, Prince George, VA, the Rev. F. Lamont Gooding, Pastor, eulogist.
Mr. Joseph Jackson September 19, 1922 - August 8, 2022 Mr. Joseph Jackson, 99, passed away peacefully on Mon day, August 8, 2022 at his residence in Petersburg, VA. Please join us in comforting the Jackson Family by uplifting them with your prayers. Services of Celebration and Remembrance are pending.
Mr. Melvin F. Lewis, 73, passed away peacefully at Riverside Regional Medical Center on Sunday, August 7, Please2022. join us in comforting the Lew is Family by uplifting them with your prayers. Services of Celebration and Remembrance are currently pending. Mrs. Sarah L. Wells
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Mr. Henri L. Dozier April 24, 1971 - August 4, Mr.2022Henri Lamar Dozier, departed this life on Thursday, August 4, 2022 at Bon Secours-Southside Regional Medical Center. The funeral arrangements for Mr. Henri L. Dozier have been entrusted to the staff of Bland Funeral Homes, 137 Harrison St., Petersburg, VA, 23803. www.blandfuneralhomes.com.
July 13, 1966 - August 4, 2022 William “Will” Crawford affectionately known as “Pop”, age 56, of the New Bohemia area in Prince George, VA, entered into eternal rest on August 4, 2022. He was born on July 13, 1966 to the late Eda and William Crawford, Sr. He was preceded in death by his lov ing grandparents, Walter and Thelma Roach and grandson, Derrick “Jayceyon” Pair. Will was raised by his grandparents to be the tough, hardworking, loving, and giving gentle giant we have all come to know. He was a graduate of Prince George High School, long time employee of Sprinkler Pros, maintenance man for Pilot J, and member of The Elite Horsman brotherhood. Along with being a hardworking man, he was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan, loved wrestling, and playing the Virginia Lottery. All who came in contact with Will became instant friends, but one encounter in 2007 would change the trajectory of his life forever. The sparks that flew that night led to a union that proved him to be the world’s best husband, daddy, pops, Tyrone, and PaPa. All who came in contact with Will became instant friends, but one encounter in 2007, would change the trajectory of his life forever. The sparks that flew that night sled to a union that proved him to be the world’s best husband, daddy, pops, Tyrone, and PaPa. Will leaves to cherish his memory: his wife, Jwatonda Crawford; his seven children, Ashley Adkins, Jasmine Mason, Shakeya Freeman, Demonte Freeman (Allison Wolfrey), Lamar Edmunds, Jamar Edmunds, and Kymar Edmunds; seven grandchildren, Miracle “Duk-Duk” Adkins, Gia’Vonni “GiGi” Freeman, Adrianna Jones, Demonte “DJ” Freeman, Jr., Ja’Sire “Fat Cat” Freeman, Zy’Ayre Horne, and Jakari Jones all of Petersburg, VA; mother-in-law, Brenda Bartley (Joe); father-in-law, Leroy Jones of Petersburg, VA; his “White” Daddy, Mr. Eddie Black burn of Prince George, VA; one sister, Ms. Charlotte Crawford of Petersburg; four brothers, best friend, Carl Crawford (Jackie) of Dinwiddie, Stacy Crawford Carl “Sweat” Williams and Clinton Bates (Darlene) all of Petersburg, VA; sisters-in-law, Josele “Tesha” Bartley of Ches terfield, VA and Monica Thompson (Michael Perry) of Petersburg, VA; brother-in-law, Audwin Freeman, Sr. (Tawanda) of Petersburg, VA; aunts, Jannie Raines of Petersburg, Christine Dabney (Fred) of Newport News, and Barbara Vaughan (Anthony) of Petersburg; nephews, Clifton Crawford (Anna) of North Chesterfield, Carl Lee Crawford, Jr. (Meagan) of Savannah, GA, David Walker (Janie), Timothy Walker, and Montez Walker (Gabrielle) of Petersburg, VA; nieces, Alicia Prince of Atlanta, GA, Towanda Crawford of Charleston, SC, Rachel Crawford of Alexandria, VA, Tiesha Taylor of Petersburg, VA, and Nitika Street (Demetrius) of Colonial Heights, VA; godchildren, Jerome “Champ” Thompson, Jakayla Thompson, and J’Vion Robin Willson-Perry.touched the lives of many giving endless and unconditional love to those close to him including Tyke Jones, Boone Jones, Albert Ferby, Bookie Roach, Joe “Dr. Smooth” Marsh, Michael Harris (Karen), the Marsh, Bates, and Wooldridge Family, the Gentlemen of the Elite Horsemen, and the Sprinkler Pros Family. Services will be held 11:00 A.M., Saturday, August 13, 2022 at the Chapel of J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA. The interment to follow at Dinwiddie Memorial Park. J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 7328911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.
Lady Loyd Katina Peters-Ince
of 1764 W. Princeton Road, Petersburg, VA (Camelot Subdivision). Katina was born Feb ruary 27, 1956, in Richmond, VA, to Herbert and Jean Peters. She was preceded in death by her father, Herbert Peters. Loyd was educated in the Petersburg Public School System and graduated from Peters burg High School in 1974. She dedicated her life to Jehovah and was baptized as one of the Jehovah’s Witnesses on July 19, 1974. She enjoyed the house to house ministry, helping to make new disciples, Bible reading, listen ing to kingdom songs, especially the original music and videos from the JW.ORG website and spending time with family and friends. Sister Ince leaves to cherish her memory: her loving husband of 42 years, Gershom Ince; two daughters, Mone’t Ince Amara (Samuel) and Renata Ince; two stepdaughters, Ardelia Cappai and Tamara Ince; four grandchildren, DiaMontè Ince, Natalia Ince, Julian Ince-Reid and Samantha Rose Amara; brothers-in-law, Joshua Ince, Albert Ince and Chrisphen Ince; sisters-in-law, Abigail King, Dorothy Presi denz, Meriam Joseph and Ester Duval; moth er, Jean M. Peters; four siblings, Terry Peters, Stephon Peters (Oraphan), Yvette Peters and Andre Peters (Lorraine) and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends too numerous to mention. Sister Ince was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend, she will be missed by all who knew and loved her. When you told her you loved her, she would always say, “Love you more.” I will miss those words. A memorial service will be held 1:00 P.M., Saturday, August 13, 2022 at Kingdom Hall of Jehovahs Witnesses, 575 Old Wagner Road, Petersburg VA. J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 7328911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.
February 27, 1956 - August 5, 2022 On Friday, August 5, 2022, our hearts were saddened by the passing of our beloved wife, moth er, terauntdaughter,grandmother,sister,andfriend.SisLoydPeters-Ince
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Mr. James Tullos, 77, passed away peacefully on Fri day, August 5, 2022 at Place of Comfort Assisted Living Facility, Hopewell, PleaseVA. join us in comforting the Tullos Family by uplifting them with your prayers. Services of Celebra tion of Remembrance are pending.
Ms. Jeanne Akers August 28, 1953 - August 4, 2022 Ms. Jeanne Akers, 68, intotransitionedeternalrest on Thursday, August 4, 2022 at Bon Secours - Southside Medical PleasePetersburg,Center,VA.joinusin comforting the Akers Family by uplifting them with your prayers.Services of Celebra tion and Remembrance are pending.
William had a great sense of humor, and his laughter was contagious to all that heard him. He will be greatly missed by all who loved him dearly.
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William is survived by his devoted wife of 12 years, Jewel A. Mayfield of Petersburg; mother, Julia C. Mayfield of Chesterfield; sisters, Evelyn Gilliam of Chesterfield, Apostle Joyce Bailey of Petersburg, Thelma Jefferson (devoted) of Prince George, Audrey Jones of Prince George, Evange list Connie Mayfield of Mechanicsville, and Sandra Bailey (Rudolph) of Spring Grove; brothers and sisters-in-law, Shirley Walker of Queens, NY, Barbara Atkins of Bronx, NY, Joseph Atkins of Albany, NY, Charles Atkins of Detroit, MI, and Cynthia Atkins of Emporia, VA; aunts, Otelia Evans and Sarah Hines, both of Chesterfield. He is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Special recognition to his great-nephew, Omare Mitchell, who provided superior nursing care for him during his difficult period of illness. Omare also honored William’s many requests for special meals and kept his spirits high while he maneuvered through his pain.
Special thanks to all the staff at Wonder City Rehabilitation and Nursing Center; Traditions Health Hospice Care, McGuire Veterans Hospital, and residents of Washington Columns. A private memorial service will be held at Hampton Veterans Memorial Garden Cemetery. J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.
Mr. Richard Bly September 22, 1950 - August 5, 2022 Mr. Richard Bly, 71, departed this life Friday, August 5, 2022 at John Randolph Medical Center, Hopewell, PleaseVA. join us in comforting the Bly Family by uplifting them with your prayers. Services of Celebration and Remembrance are pending.
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William was a former member of Bethany Baptist Church in Blandford under the outstanding leadership of the late Rev. W. Lloyd James. Even though William did not hold an active membership in a local assembly, he still had unwavering faith and belief in Almighty God. William honorably served our country by enlisting in the United States Army earning the rank of Sgt/E-5. He served four years at Fort Stewart, GA, and Katter Bach, Germany. He earned the Good Conduct Medal and the Army Commendation Medal during this time and was discharged in 1982. He also served in the United States Army Virginia National Guard for three years in Richmond, VA.
William had a passion for traveling this country and abroad; he even resided in Madison, WI, St. Louis, MO and Murfreesboro, TN. He loved meet ing people and experiencing new adventures so he could convey the details to anyone that would listen.
Mr. James Tullos January 4, 1945 - August 5, 2022
July 12, 1956 - August 4, 2022
“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the LORD, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love His appearing.” II Timothy 4:7-8
William was an excellent organizer and planner. He kept meticulous records of each achievement he acquired and made sure they were available for future reference.
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William did not have any biological children of his own but took great pride in his nieces and nephews, especially their academic accomplish ments. He encouraged them to attend college and even provided them with his books to use for further research in their area of study. William believed that education was the road to economic freedom and social advancement.
William, affectionately called Arthur, was born July 12, 1956, to the late William Kersey and Julia Mayfield at Peters burg General Hospital, now known as Bon Secours Southside Medical Center. Even at birth, William had to endure many health issues and problems, but he overcame each trial with faith and tenacity. He was the middle child and only son in the family of seven children. He was always strong-willed and determined to succeed in life. William was educated in the Petersburg City Public School System graduating from Petersburg High School with a General diploma in June 1974. He received two Associate degrees from Thomas Nelson Community College in Hampton, VA, one in Drafting and Design and one in Me chanical Engineering Technology in June 1986. William also obtained his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering Technology in December 2005 from Virginia State University, Petersburg, VA. He graduated Cum Laude and was a member of the Virginia Delta Chapter of Tau Alpha Pi National Honor Society. William’s superb intellect showed through in many areas of his life, including receiving a Master’s in Business Administration from Northwestern International University in May 2006. With his continuous desire to learn more regarding biblically sound doctrine, William attended American College of Metaphysical Theology in St. Paul, MN where he received his B.A. in Pastoral Administration, September 1997 and a B.A. in Divinity, June 2004; he earned his Master’s in Metaphysics, October 1997, and Ph.D. in Religious Counseling in January 1998. He was ordained as Minister in September 1997 from the Amer ican College of Metaphysical Theology.
SGT William Arthur Mayfield of Petersburg, VA passed away Thursday, August 4, 2022, after a long and courageous battle with cancer at Wonder City Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Hopewell, VA.
Mrs. Elva Ernestine Thorpe of Chesterfield, VA entered into eternal rest on Thursday, August 4, 2022. Elva was a na tive of Chesterfield County born to the late John H. Thomas, Sr. and Dorothy M. Thomas. She attended Chesterfield County Public Schools. Elva joined Union Grove Baptist Church at a young age where she actively served in nu merous ministries until her declining health. Some of those ministries included President of the Pulpit Hospitality Society, Member of the Finance Ministry, Golden Circle, Usher & Auxiliary Ministry, and she was a Girl Scout Troop Leader. Elva worked for Central State Hospital in the Department of Mental Health until her retirement after 30 years of employment. She was a mem ber of the Electa Chapter, No. 7 Order of the Eastern Star for over 50 years, a dedicated member of the Alease Cooley Memorial Tent #718, she served as Queen of the Royal Degree Chamber #8, and served as President of the Federation of Nurses Unit. Elva also served as a volunteer for the Martha Mason Hill Memorial Foundation. She was preceded in death by her husband Clarence L. Thorpe Sr.; son James Oliver Thorpe; brothers, John H. Thomas Jr., Robert Thomas, Malcolm Thomas, Milton Thomas, James R. Thomas Sr., Harold L. Thomas and Edward Thomas; sisters, Dorothy Mae Pettiford, Mary Lucille Valentine, Margaret Louise Thomas, Alice G. Freeman and Gloria Jean Jones. Elva’s memories will always be cherished by her family; sons Clarence L. Thorpe Jr. (Camila), one devoted Phillip A. Thorpe Sr. (Betty) and Nathaniel Thorpe Sr. all of Chesterfield, VA; grandchildren, Tijuan Thorpe (Tanya), Timothy Thorpe, Sharika Reed (Bryan), Phillip Thorpe Jr., Nathaniel Thorpe Jr., Tia Thorpe, and Tamika Uzzle (Alefunzo) all of Chesterfield, VA; ten great grandchildren, and one great-great grand child; god-children, Viola Pope and one devoted Patricia E. Brown both of Chesterfield, VA; sisters, Gracie Wilson of Aberdeen, MD, Alma Kem per and Delores Goode both of Chesterfield, VA and Virginia King of Wake Forest, NC; Sisters-in-law Etta Hawley (Raymond) of Oxford, NC and Grace Thomas of Chesterfield, VA; a host of nieces and nephews two devoted Cecelia E. Smith and Clifton L. Thomas and other relatives and Servicesfriends. will be held 1:00 P.M., Saturday, August 13, 2022 at Tabernacle Baptist Church, 418 Halifax Street, Petersburg, VA, the Rev. Dr. Rob ert A. Diggs, Sr., Pastor, and Rev. Dr. William E. Johnson III, eulogist. The interment to follow in Sunset Memorial Park.
Elva E. Thorpe
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Kermite A. Robertson October 7, 1962 - August 1, 2022 Kermite Alonza Robertson born October 7, 1962 entered heavenly eternal rest on August 1, 2022. Kermite, was the eldest son of George A. Robertson, Jr. and Lena Sorfornia Robertson. He leaves cherishing his memory: his parents, step mother, Doreatha R. Robertson; baby brothers, Michael L. Robertson and Alvato Roberts (Jane); two sisters, Carol Y. Robertson and Kim P. Robertson; step sisters, Melvina Branch and Davonda Branch; brother/cousin, James I. Couch, Jr.; nephews, Brian C. Robertson (Kirwana), Jacoby R. Robertson and Isaiah E. Johnson; one lovely niece, Alisha K. Robertson; He also leaves cherishing his memory as well, one ultimate chef of an uncle, James “BeeBop” Couch; aunts Jerrel Annette Jackson, Marion Couch (James) and Lisa Davies (Barry) and a host of devoted cousins, other relatives and friends that he truly loved and enjoyed being with. Preceding his transition his paternal grandmother, Bessie Robertson and maternal grandmother, Lena “Nana” Dodson; and Francis Richard son, Recto A. Reid, Corrine L. Robinson and his uncle Carson L. Robinson, who has entered heavenly eternal rest. Kermite was a delight to his parents, siblings, family members and friends and always was willing to give any help to anyone in need. He nev er knew a stranger. Affectionately known as a lady’s man and kdawg. Kermite served in the Air Force of the United States of America and was a true soldier that had his military brothers and sisters back and best Ainterest.special thank you to the Coca Cola Plant, Sandston, VA team members who were truly his second family who he served with for over 20 years. Kermite always exemplified an exceptional work ethic, he was a dedicated soldier, employee and mostly a dedicated man to his family and Servicesfriends.will be held 11:00 A.M., Saturday, August 13, 2022 at Metropolitan Baptist Church, 1021 Halifax Street, Petersburg, VA, the Rev. Lamont A. Hobbs, Pastor and Rev. Leon Giles, eulogist. The interment will be held 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, August 16, 2022 at the Virginia Veter ans J.M.Cemetery.Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com. Watch the funeral services live online on our J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc. Facebook page.
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PHOTO: UNIVERSITY ARCHIVES Lot 100 in August 17th’s auction is an engraving of “The First Reading of the Emancipation Proclamation Before the Cabinet” by Francis Bicknell Carpenter.
PALM BEACH, FL- FBI agents raided Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida, on Monday, August 8th. The former President’s son Eric Trump told the Daily Mail that, though Trump attorney Chris tian Bobb was present at Mar-a-Lago at the time of the raid, the agents refused to give her a copy of the search warrant, instead holding up the warrant from about ten feet away from her for her to view. They then told her to exit the property and to turn off all security cameras, according to his statement to the Daily Mail. The agents were report edly inside the property for ten hours. Some leaders and officials have questioned the legality and appropriateness of the raid, the purpose of which, according to Bobb, was to search for Presidential documen tation that the FBI suspected President Trump of removing from the White House when he left. But Bobb confirmed to the Epoch Times that the agents refused to show her the reason for the raid, or proba ble cause for their belief that such documentation was at Mar-a-Lago. Reaction to the news of the raid has been mixed. Many Republican leaders, including Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, have condemned the raid, while top Democrats have been split over the Department of Justice’s action, some supportive of the move and others positing that it will solidify support for a 2024 Trump Presidential run. LNNUSA.com
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American History for Sale
WILTON, CT- Auction house University Archives will be selling numer ous items of significant American history in an upcoming auction. According to the Daily Wire, the August 17th auction will be the largest in the organization’s history. Over five hundred different lots will be sold to the highest bidders. Items for sale include a pay receipt signed by Daniel Boone, a promissory note from Benedict Arnold, and a receipt signed by Benjamin Franklin. While the lots heavily repre sent University Archives’ early American history specialty, the auction will include some items from more recent history as well. A check written by John F. Kennedy prior to becoming President will be sold, along with checks signed by Marilyn Monroe and Joe DiMaggio, and an autographed record of Bob Dylan’s “Blonde on Blonde”.
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