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Dunlop House to host Caregivers Support Group on July 29 COLONIAL HEIGHTS — Dunlop House Assisted Living and Dementia Care, along with Crater Community Hospice, will present a Caregivers Support Group from 3-5 p.m. on Tuesday, July 29.

If you or someone you know is caring for a loved one diagnosed with a serious illness or dementia, attending this support group meeting will offer the opportunity to learn more about the role of caregiving. You will gain support from others who are in a similar situation and discover coping mechanisms and self care techniques.

Facilitators will be Patti Cox and Angie Morriss. For more information about the support group, contact Patti Cox at 804-840-6454 or by email pcox@cratercommunityhos pice.org .

Registration is required in advance as meeting dates and locations are subject to change.

This event will be held at Dunlop House, 235 Dunlop Farms Blvd. It is free and open to the public.

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Thirst for good health Colonial Heights Youth Advisory Council raises funds for pediatric cancer research

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Joey Upadhyay and fellow members of the Colonial Heights Youth Advisory Council decorate the Anthem LemonAid stand at City Hall Friday, July 18. Funds from thirsty residents will go to the oncology clinic at Children’s Hospital of Richmond.

Back to School Festival planned COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The city will host its Back to School Festival from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 19, at the Soccer Complex, located at 1000 Yacht Basin Drive.

This event is for Colonial Heights residents only. Families and children can enjoy games to earn tickets and redeem for much needed school supplies.

After the festival families are invited to stick around and enjoy a free movie in the park on an outdoor 26-foot screen.

The movie will begin at 8 p.m.

Rain date is Tuesday, Aug. 26.

Those attending are encouraged to bring a blanket or chair to sit on.

Anyone staying for the free movie must be 16 or older or accompanied by an adult at all times. For more information about the Back to School Festival or the free movie, call 520-9390.

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Hank Rosser hands over a class of lemonade as members of the Colonial Heights Youth Advisory Council run an Anthem LemonAid stand at City Hall Friday, July 18. Funds from thirsty residents will go to the oncology clinic at Children’s Hospital of Richmond.

BY AMIR VERA STAFF WRITER

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he city Youth Advisory Council hosted an Anthem LemonAid stand at City Hall July 18 to help raise funds for pediatric cancer

research.

Abby Lynch, youth specialist for Colonial Heights, said that this is a statewide event that has been in operation since

2008. It is sponsored by Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Virginia and the non-profit Children’s Miracle Network.

In Colonial Heights, the Youth Advisory Council — consisting of children between the ages of 12 and 18 — sold lemonade for a dollar a cup from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. All of the funds raised, Lynch said, went to the oncology clinic at the Children’s Hospital of Richmond.

“We try to make it fun and it’s a chance

for them [the youth] to work on something that helps other people,” she said.

Lynch explained that in addition to the traditional LemonAid stand, this year people had the opportunity to donate money online. Lynch said the traditional stands take $1 donations, but with an online LemonAid stand, people can donate any amount.

Christian Knight, 13, has been a part of Please see LEMONAID, Page 3

- Russ Woodburn, site director, Violet Bank Museum Russ Woodburn is the site director at Violet Bank, which served as the headquarters for Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee from June to November 1864 during the Siege of Petersburg.

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You name it. I mean really we’d be here all day. I’m site director and curator of collections.

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How long have you been at Violet Bank?

Do you fire the museum’s 1862 Gatlin gun, the only one owned by a museum in Virginia, during demonstrations?

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I first came to work for the city here in July of 1987.

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What do your responsibilities as site director include?

I’m its steward.

Most of the time, I leave the firing to someone else.

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Are you a resident of Colonial Heights too?

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12 miles from Kenbridge.

We’re right off of 138 South Hill Road.

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Kind of, sort of. We have a house here in Colonial Heights at the moment, but my wife and I also own a large horse and cattle farm. We don’t provide horses, but we’ve got over 30 miles of trails and roads on the farm ... We kind of run down there a wilderness retreat. It’s great

for bird watching, hunting, you name it. If it happens outdoors, we do it.

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Where’s the farm located?

An hour south in Lunenburg County.

We’re nine miles from South Hill and

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What sparked your interest in history and the Civil War?

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For me, the war was only one generation removed. I was fortunate enough to know two of my greatgrandmothers and both of whom were real daughters, meaning their fathers were Confederate veterans. I grew up listening to stories about my great-great-grandfathers and their activities and all in the war.

Russ Woodburn has worked for the city of Colonial Heights since 1987. He and his wife own a home in Colonial Heights; they also own a large horse and cattle farm near South Hill.

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Plantation to retain its historic roots

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istoric Lower Brandon Plantation in Prince George County will remain true to its historic roots. The new owners of the property — Tiger Hill Holdings IX LLC — plan to continue farming on the property that dates back nearly 400 years and the earliest English settlements in America.

Tiger Hill Holdings bought the Lower Brandon Plantation for $17.3 million in cash on July 1.

Judith Kenney of Judith Kenney and Associates PA in Miami, Fla., was involved in the sale and said the family plans to use the 5,000 acres that makes up Lower Brandon to continue farming. “They don’t intend to make changes to the property other than renovations,” she said.

The sale of Lower Brandon comes after the 2012 death of Robert Daniel Jr., a five-term Virginia congressman who was the latest owner of the plantation. Premiere Estates Auction Company, based in California, sponsored an auction that fell through in 2013, leaving the estate with no owner.

The property dates to the founding of Jamestown in 1607. The original owner of Brandon Plantation, Capt.

John Martin, helped establish the first permanent English settlement in North America. The property includes a 7,773-square-foot plantation home, which was the first brick plantation house built in Virginia.

The entire property extends 5 miles from state Route 10 to the James River, with 2.3 miles along the James River and another 2.5 miles along the Chippoak Creek.

The 64.3-acre mansion site overlooks the James River and includes the 7,773-square-foot plantation home with seven bedrooms and six and a half baths. The main home that family legend says was designed by Thomas Jefferson is still pockmarked from cannonballs from the Revolutionary War and Civil War. There are an additional 11 residential homes, as well as a pool, tennis court, guest apartment and garage on the property.

That the national historic landmark will remain as a working farm is welcome news for historic preservationists. It means the property will not be developed and remain as it has for nearly 400 years.

Bridge work means delays are worthwhile

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tarting this past Monday, July 21, the Benjamin Harrison Bridge will frequently be a bridge to nowhere.

Between now and November, the bridge that spans the James River between Jordan’s Point in Prince George County and Charles City County will be closed for four-day periods at a time.

Major work is needed on the 47-year-old bridge, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation.

The bridge will have its auxiliary drive replaced and preventative maintenance repairs will be made. The auxiliary drive raises and lowers the lift span of the vertical lift bridge and the preventative maintenance will address deck patching and beam repairs.

The first closure occurred from 7 a.m. July 21 through 7 a.m. today, July 25. The auxiliary driver will cost $1.9 million to repair and the preventative superstructure repairs will cost $3.7 million for a total of $5.6 million.

Bridge engineer Gary Martin said both projects will be worked on during the closures, which will “reduce traffic impacts considerably.”

The superstructure repairs will continue after the auxiliary drive is completed in November, but the bridge will not be closed for four-day spans during that time. After November, single lane closures will be implemented through mid-2015 to finish the superstructure repairs.

The second closing is scheduled for 7 a.m. Aug. 4 through 7 a.m. Aug. 8.

During the closings, drivers should use the posted detour by taking Jordan Point Road south to Route 10 west. Drivers can take Interstate 295 north to Route 5 back to Jordan Point Road. Through travelers can use Interstate 295 and Intestate 64 or the Jamestown-Scotland Ferry as alternative routes to Hampton Roads.

The bridge carries approximately 4,500 vehicles each day and as such is a vital transportation link between the Hopewell-Prince George County area and peninsula across the James River. Getting the Benjamin Harrison Bridge repaired is a critical project for the region’s infrastructure and the inconvenience of two four-day closures is worth a better bridge.

YOUR OPINIONS

Trey Songz lyrics only coarsen our culture To the Editor:

The Progress-Index ran a story on July 11, 2014, on a local hero returning home to promote a new album.

Over the years stories have run with the school board bringing the same artist in to visit schools to inspire the young people of Petersburg.

In the story, the artist was reported as saying, “I’m an inspiration to kids here.”

Trey Songz is obviously talented.

He is an inspiration. But, what kind?

To find out I would suggest The Progress-Index run the lyrics in the songs of his new album as a tribute.

Let everyone see the filth, foul language, blatant sexual innuendo and the glory it brings to a lifestyle that is destroying our culture. It’s a shame such a talent is not being used to lift young people up rather than the glorification of the degradation of our young people, especially our girls.

Perhaps it could serve a purpose though. Maybe the mom who brought her 7-year-old to meet her “hero’ could improve her math skills by counting how many f-bombs are dropped in the album.

Lennie Nugent Colonial Heights

We have a crisis on our southern border To the Editor: We have a mess on our hands at our southern border. Not only do we have adults illegally streaming into our country, we have thousands of unaccompanied children crossing the border.

This sad state of affairs is a direct result of the Obama administration’s refusal to enforce our immigration laws, and the situation is getting worse. More than 36,000 illegal immigrants have been convicted of crimes in our country and have been released back onto our streets. Many of these convicts are likely members of violent gangs.

I support Congressman Randy Forbes’s long and consistent stance against amnesty. I also support his stepping up to the plate and introducing legislation to deport illegal immigrants who join criminal gangs. The Obama administration, especially the president, is not faithfully executing the laws of our country and this blatant disregard for our laws is threatening our national security and safety.

Gary Metzinger Chester

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controlled Senate. There doesn’t seem to be such a thing as “compromise” on anything anymore. “Reaching across the aisle” has become a thing of the past.

• There are too many bull-headed career politicians on each side of the aisle who keep getting re-elected, because more campaign funding keeps their names more visible than their more qualified opponents at the voting booths. These politicians care more about themselves than the country. We need term limits.

• Several potentially worthwhile bills for Americans created in the House are not even brought to a vote in the Senate purely due to political reasons. Ridiculous and un-American!

• And, above all, in lieu of the first reason listed: There is no leadership in the White House — not even a “smidgen.” We have an administration that is purposely and systematically destroying our country trough executive orders and scads of freedom-robbing regulations to finally attain a socialist state. Regrettably, the administration is succeeding in this effort and Congress keeps giving our president a pass on everything.

The next couple of major elections will determine if America becomes alive and respected again or becomes a “third world country.” It is all up to the voters to end the distress. Thomas Jefferson said, “If the people fear the government, it’s tyranny. If the government fears the people, it’s liberty.”

Which do you prefer? A helpful hint would be to vote out all the incumbents who help cover-up the Obama scandals and especially those who voted yes on ObamaCare .

Gary Allen Chesterfield County

In new poll, marriage equality trumps religious objections To the Editor:

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We are increasingly a country in distress To the Editor: The “favorable ratings” of Congress is approaching negative numbers, which is disgraceful. This is just an indication that we, indeed, have a country in distress. There are a multitude of reasons why and here are just a few of them: • The Obama administration has driven a “wedge” between the GOP controlled House and the Democratic

A solid majority of Americans now support equal treatment for same-sex couples despite religious objections, according to the State of the First Amendment survey released recently by the First Amendment Center.

Sixty-one percent of respondents agree that the government should require religiously affiliated groups that receive government funding to provide health care benefits to same-sex partners of employees — even when the religious group opposes same-sex marriage.

And 54 percent of the public agree that a business providing wedding services to the public should be required to serve samesex couples, even if the business owner objects to gay marriage on religious grounds.

These findings are consistent with the dramatic rise in public support for gay marriage — 59 percent in a recent ABC News/Washington Post survey (75 percent among those under 30).

What’s somewhat surprising, however, is the strength of that support in the face of religious objections. When the first legal same-sex marriage was performed in Massachusetts ten years ago, conservative religious groups were able to mobilize voters to approve laws and constitutional amendments in many states — including deep blue California — banning gay marriage.

Now the tide has turned — not only in the courts (bans on same-sex marriage in Indiana and Utah were struck down most recently), but also in the court of public opinion.

While gay marriage remains unpopular in some red states, many conservative politicians and religious leaders have toned down the rhetoric as the public continues to migrate toward support for marriage equality.

Early in the debate, religious objectors to same-sex marriage appeared to enjoy broad public support for their efforts to secure religious exceptions to laws prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation. That may no longer be the case.

A defining moment came earlier this year in Arizona when the conservative governor vetoed a bill that would have made it possible for religious business owners to seek an exemption from providing wedding services to same-sex couples.

Lost in the Arizona debate were the nuances of the proposed law: It would only have allowed businesses to make a claim for religious accommodation — but with no guarantee of the outcome.

In the mind of the public, however, the Arizona legislature was attempting to legalize discrimination against gay couples in the name of religious freedom. Rather than be labeled the “no gays allowed” state, the Chamber of Commerce and many Republican leaders joined LGBT rights groups in the successful campaign to persuade the governor to veto the bill.

As the Arizona outcome suggests, discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation is fast becoming politically and socially unacceptable. For a growing number of Americans, the movement for marriage equality is all about equal treatment under the law.

Of course, religious groups have a constitutional right to oppose gay marriage and to refuse to perform same-sex weddings. And as long as we uphold the First Amendment, that will continue to be the case.

But when religiously affiliated groups receive tax dollars to deliver social services or when wedding providers open their doors to serve the public, most Americans now believe gay couples should be treated just like everyone else. In the battle over equal treatment for same-sex couples, it’s all over but the shouting.

Charles C. Haynes Religious Freedom Education Project First Amendment Center Washington, D.C.

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the Youth Advisory Council for three years and says he has enjoyed working the LemonAid stand.

“It’s really good; all of the money is going to a good cause and we’re getting a lot of people to come. It’s just a really fun thing to do and it’s helping people,” he said. “It’s just a really good cause to do at any time.

This is just a good time [to do it] because it’s summer and people want lemonade.”

Participants of the Colonial Heights after-school program were also involved in the fundraiser. This group, consisting of children in the fourth through seventh grades, were set up at the EVB Bank on the Boulevard. Becca Lynch, youth program coordinator, said the event is a great way to get the kids involved and teach them how good it feels to give back. “I think they always have fun when they’re doing

things and we’re teaching them to give back to the community,” she said.

“I think it’s good because we’re supporting the Richmond Children’s Hospital ...,” Knight added.

Abby Lynch said that since the program has been in operation, the LemonAid stands in Colonial Heights have made between $100 and $300. This year, between the traditional and the online stands, she said the city has raised $465.

“These guys come out of the woodwork for this. They really rally behind this,” Abby Lynch said.

• Amir Vera may be reached at avera@progress-index.com or (804) 722-5155.

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Above: Members of the Colonial Heights Youth Advisory Council set up the Anthem LemonAid stand at City Hall Friday, July 18. Funds from thirsty residents will go to the oncology clinic at Children’s Hospital of Richmond.

Far left: The first dollar is donated to the Anthem LemonAid stand, run by the Colonial Heights Youth Advisory Council, at City Hall on Friday, July 18.

Left: Austin Ouelette and Joey Upadhyay, members of the Colonial Heights Youth Advisory Council, blow up balloons to decorate the Anthem LemonAid stand at City Hall on July 18.

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COLONIAL HEIGHTS — American Legion Post 284, 505 Springdale Road, holds bingo every Friday. Doors open at 5 p.m., and games start at 7. Food is available for a nominal fee.

For directions, or information about membership requirements or activities of the American Legion, visit the Post 284 website, http://mysite. verizon. net/legion284 or call 526-5656.

COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The National Alliance on Mental Illness Connection Recovery Support program meets each Friday from 1-2:30 p.m. in the conference room at the Colonial Heights Library, 1000 Yacht Basin Drive. Groups meet for 90 minutes and offer a structured group process designed to encourage, support and empower. All diagnosis welcome. For more information, contact Gina at 804-605-5010 or towritegina@yahoo.com.

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COLONIAL HEIGHTS — Stress and Anger Management by Yoga and Meditation is being held 5-6 p.m. each Saturday at 914-A Hardy Ave. For more information, call Dr. J. Upadhyay at 5240589 or 943-8688.

COLONIAL HEIGHTS — Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2239, 14705 Jefferson Davis Highway, holds bingo every Saturday. Doors open at 5 p.m. and games begin at 7. There are six to eight chances to win $500 or more. Food is available. For directions or questions about this event, call 748-4896 and ask for Tom Gore. For information about VFW membership or other activities, call Tom Ferguson, 748-4896.

CHESTER — The Southern Knights Cruisers Inc. car club holds a weekly cruise-in from 5 to 9:30 p.m., weather permitting, at Hardees off Old Stage Road in Chester. Over 150 antique cars, street rods, classics, muscle cars, and custom cars and trucks can be seen. Music from the 1950s and ‘60s from Wolfman John can be heard. Event is free to the public. For more information, call Ricky Williams at 804-526-8865 or visit www.southernknightscruisers.com.

COLONIAL HEIGHTS — Oldies But Goodies Classic Cruizers Inc., based in Chester, holds a weekly cruise-in in Colonial Heights from 5 to 9 p.m. each Saturday at the parking lot in front of Ashley’s Furniture and Books-A-Million next to Southpark Mall. This is open to all car and truck enthusiasts that enjoy reminiscing about their

Colonial Heights Public Library’s large meeting room, 1000 Yacht Basin Road. This program is appropriate for third-graders to fifth-graders.

The 2014 Summer Reading Program, “Paws to Read,” runs through July 31. For more information, call 520-9384.

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antiques, muscle and custom cars, classics, and hot rods. For more information visit the website at www.obgcc.com, or call Bill or Jane Bennett at 307-3425.

PETERSBURG — Henry Kidd, artist and lecturer from Colonial Heights, will be at the Petersburg Area Art League, 7 East Old St., Saturday from 1-4 p.m. for PAAL’s Gallery Talk: The Civil War Artwork.” Kidd will speak on the impact of art and the Siege of Petersburg. The length and focus of each discussion may vary during the timeframe depending on interests and questions.

PETERSBURG — Henry Kidd, artist and lecturer from Colonial Heights, will give a historical lecture about the Battle of the Crater starting at 6:30 p.m. Saturday at The Black Swan, 9 West Old St.

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COLONIAL HEIGHTS — Colonial Heights Moose Lodge 1783, 170 Moose Ave., holds bingo every Sunday. Doors open at 4 p.m. each day. Bingo starts at 6 p.m. Sunday and 7 p.m.

Thursday. Food is available for a nominal fee. For directions, visit the website at www.chmoose. com or call 526-1537.

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COLONIAL HEIGHTS — American Legion Post 284, 505 Springdale Road, holds bingo every Monday. Doors open at 5 p.m., and games start at 7. Food is available for a nominal fee.

For directions, or information about membership requirements or activities of the American Legion, visit the Post 284 Web site, http://mysite. verizon.net/legion284 or call 526-5656.

COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The 2014 Summer Reading Program will present STEM Program – Counting & Measuring from 11 a.m. to noon Tuesday in the Colonial Heights Public Library’s large meeting room, 1000 Yacht Basin Road.

This program is appropriate for students in pre-K to age 7. The 2014 Summer Reading Program, “Paws to Read,” runs through July 31. For more information, call 520-9384.

COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The 2014 Summer Reading Program will present Book Club - Adventure from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday in the

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

COLONIAL HEIGHTS — Dunlop House Assisted Living and Dementia Care, 235 Dunlop Farms Blvd., will host a Caregivers Support Group from 3-5 p.m. on Tuesday. This group is sponsored by Dunlop House and Crater Community Hospice. The event is free and open to the public, but advance registration is required by calling Patti Cox at 804-840-6454 or by emailing pcox@cratercommunityhospice.org

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COLONIAL HEIGHTS — DivorceCare divorce recovery seminar and support meets at Colonial Heights Baptist Church in Colonial Heights at 6:45 p.m. each Wednesday. The group is designed to be “open” so that a person can begin coming any week. Childcare is provided. The church is located at 17201 Jeff Davis Hwy. DivorceCare features nationally recognized experts on divorce and recovery topics. For information, call 526-0424.

COLONIAL HEIGHTS — TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) No. 485 meets each Wednesday morning at Colonial Heights Library, 1000 Yacht Basin Drive. Weigh-ins begin at 8:15 a.m. and the meetings start at 9. For information, call Evelyn at 748-2607.

COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The Optimist Club of Colonial Heights, 916 Meridan Ave., holds bingo every Wednesday evening. Doors open at 5 p.m. and early bird games start at 6:45 and regular games start at 7. Food is available for a nominal fee. For directions, or details call 5260689. Monies raised support youth projects in the community.

CHESTERFIELD — Chesterfield County Domestic and Sexual Violence Resource Center hosts a free, ongoing support group for survivors of domestic and sexual violence from 1-2:30 p.m. Wednesdays. New members are welcome to join at any time. For information or to enroll, call 706-1281.

COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The 2014 Summer Reading Program will present Mad Science Discovery Stations from 11 a.m. to noon Wednesday at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, located at 3110 Greenwood Ave. This program

is appropriate for all ages. The 2014 Summer Reading Program, “Paws to Read,” runs through July 31. For more information about the program, call 520-9384.

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COLONIAL HEIGHTS — Colonial Heights Moose Lodge 1783, 170 Moose Ave., holds bingo every Thursday. Doors open at 4 p.m. each day. Bingo starts at 6 p.m. Sunday and 7 p.m.

Thursday. Food is available for a nominal fee. For directions, visit the website at www.chmoose. com or call 526-1537.

CHESTER — The Chester Village Sunshine Club meets at 9:30 a.m. every Thursday at Chester Village Clubhouse, 11701 Chester Village Drive. This is for seniors 62 and older. Coffee and refreshments are provided.

CHESTER — Commonwealth Power Sports presents every type of Bike Night 6-8 p.m. each Thursday at Steel Horse Bar & Grill, 1920 W. Hundred Road.

COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The Rotary Club of Colonial Heights meets at the Hilton Garden Inn, Southpark Boulevard, each Thursday at 7 a.m.

HOPEWELL — St. Joseph Catholic School holds bingo every Thursday at AHEPA Hall, 810 W. Poythress St. Doors open at 5 p.m. Games start at 7 p.m. Food is available for nominal fee.

For more information, call St. Joseph School at 732-3931.

COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The Colonial Heights Senior Citizens Club will meet at 1:15 p.m. on Thursday at the Senior Center, located inside the Community Building, 157 Roanoke Ave. This week will be a regular meeting and bingo. Any resident of Colonial Heights, age 50 and older, is invited to join the Colonial Heights Senior Citizens Club, which meets each Thursday at the Senior Center except for the fourth Thursday, which is a luncheon by reservation. For more information, call 526-3497.

COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The 2014 Summer Reading Program will present its Grand Finale Ice Cream Sunday Social from 11 a.m. to noon Thursday in the Colonial Heights Public Library’s large meeting room, 1000 Yacht Basin Road.

Grand prizes will also be awarded. This program is appropriate for all ages. The 2014 Summer Reading Program, “Paws to Read,” concludes July 31. For more information, call 520-9384.

Calendar listings

The Colonial Voice will publish a listing of events in the community each week. The goal is to highlight the nonprofit, social, fraternal or self-help groups in the region. The deadline for submitting items is at noon Monday for the Friday newspaper. Submit calendar items to newsroom@progressindex. com or to The Progress-Index, 15 Franklin St., Petersburg, VA 23803.

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Speaking the Same Language as Your Loved One with Dementia Tuesday, August 12 • 3 pm - 5 pm at Dunlop House Shelia Vick, RN, will share information to help you understand the stages of dementia and communicate with your loved one with memory loss.

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Please RSVP to 804-520-0050 by August 6.

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In Memory DOROTHY S. CROWDER

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A grand opening and ribbon-cutting for Firehouse Subs at Southpark Mall was held by the Colonial Heights Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday, July 16. The store’s decor includes photographs and a mural of local firefighters in action.

Mike Pietrzyk, a regional representative for Firehouse Subs, speaks during a grand opening and ribbon-cutting for the new Southpark Mall shop. The event was held by the Colonial Heights Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday, July 16.

A grand opening and ribbon-cutting for Firehouse Subs at Southpark Mall was held by the Colonial Heights Chamber of Commerce Wednesday, July 16. The store includes photos and a mural of local firefighters in action.

Officials work toward strategic plan with director of economic development

BY LEAH SMALL STAFF WRITER

COLONIAL HEIGHTS — The city is working to forge a path toward increased economic growth after hiring its first director of economic development and working to craft a strategic plan.

Karen Epps, who began her position on April 30, spoke to City Council on July 8 about the first steps that should be taken to create the guidelines for the city’s development.

City Manager Thomas Mattis said that the creation of a strategic plan was important because it would allow council to have set goals and a direction for the city economically.

“When we created this position and brought Karen on board, it represented a whole different focus than what the city has had

in the past on economic d eve l o p m e n t , ” M at t i s said. “We are all in agreement that one of the first things we need to focus on in that regard is a strategic plan for economic development that assures that everybody is on the same page as the council as to what our goals and objectives are.”

At this point, the city is unsure exactly how many years the plan will span, or what objectives will be targeted.

Epps said that an important step to crafting the plan would be to strengthen the city’s Economic Development Authority by filling in a number of vacant positions on the board. She said that the city should try to recruit small business owners to benefit from their expertise.

She also said that mem-

bers of the planning commission could benefit from seminars on crafting a strategic plan, some of which are 2-day sessions offered by George Mason University.

“It would give them more knowledge in the planning area and making decisions on changing zoning,” she said.

Epps told the council that she wanted to solicit opinions from city residents, not just from the council and the Economic Development Authority.

“In addition to the EDA and Council, we could creat e t wo fo c u s g ro u p s where we select two locations within the city and have citizens come and we get their input and do a spot analysis,” she said.

Epps spoke of the possi-

bility of using Virginia State University as an economic resource by creating mixed-use residential and retail developments near campus.

Before coming to Colonial Heights, Epps served as the economic director in Orange County since 2010. During her tenure, the county saw $24.5 million in new investment and the creation of nearly 400 jobs over the 3-year period. Prior to her position in Orange County, Epps served as the business assistance coordinator for the Hanover County Economic Development Office.

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Dorothy Sholes Crowder departed this life on July 12, 2014, to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Born in Petersburg, she was the daughter of Wilbur Irwin and Dorothy Townsend Sholes, as well as the widow of George Willard Crowder.

She is survived by her daughter, Carol E. Johnson; grandson, Daniel Lee Johnson and wife, Rebecca R. Johnson; sister, Kathleen Coley; brother, Lloyd Sholes and wife, Mary Louise; and several nieces and nephews from the Sholes and Crowder family.

She was a member of Highland United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday school, sang in the church choir and held numerous offices throughout the church and Sunday school. She was also well known as a nursing educator and was a member of many professional, national and international nursing organizations. She is probably best known for her compassion, humor, caring attitude, and love of family, nursing, and Camp Rainbow Connection.

T h e f a m i ly re c e ive d friends on Wednesday, July 16, 2014, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Highland United Methodist Church, Colonial Heights. A celebration of life was conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 17, 2014, at Highland United Methodist Church.

The service was officiated by the Rev. Dr. Dorothy O’Quinn.

Interment followed at Blandford Cemetery, Petersburg.

Memorial donations may be made to Highland United Methodist Church and the Camp Rainbow Connection.

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LLOYD W. LANE

Lloyd W. Lane, 91, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 17, 2014. He was the son of the late Herbert W. and Sarah G. Lane. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary T. Lane; a daughter, Sarah L. Edwards; his brother, Bernard F. Lane; and

his sister, Alice L. Garrison.

Mr. Lane was a member of Swift Creek Baptist Church, Colonial Heights, a World War II veteran of the Army Air Corps, and was retired from Petersburg Builders Supply Company.

He is survived by two d a u g h t e r s, B r e n d a L .

Edwards and husband, Buddy and Mary Lori Lane, all of Colonial Heights; a brother, Roy F. Lane; a sister, Florence L. Newcomb; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.

A funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Monday, July 21, 2014, at the Colonial Heights Chapel of the E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes & Crematory, 2033 Boulevard, with the Rev. Dr. Steve Felker and the Rev. Wayne Williams officiating. Burial followed in Blandford Cemetery, Petersburg. The family received friends from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, July 20, 2014, at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Swift Creek Baptist Church, Special Needs Ministry, 18510 Branders Bridge Road, Colonial Heights, VA 23834.

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LEONARD E. MITCHELL JR.

Leonard Eli Mitchell Jr. 67, of Colonial Heights, passed away Monday, July 14, 2014, at St Francis Medical Center.

He was born Aug. 4, 1946, to the late Leonard Eli Mitchell Sr., and Dorothy Aminda Lee Mitchell.

Mr. Mitchell is survived by his loving wife Susan Rae Mitchell; daughter, Kimberlee M. Ferry and husband, Daniel; daughter, Kellie D. Mitchell; son, Leonard Eli Mitchell III, and wife, Theresa; two granddaughters, Karlee and Katelyn Ferry.

T h e f a m i ly re c e ive d friends Friday evening, July 18, from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Colonial Heights Chapel of E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes and Crematory 2033 Boulevard. Funeral services were private.

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CRIME The following information was provided by the Colonial Heights Police Department.

• Franklin, Rebecca Ann, 25, of the 300 block of S. 14th Ave., Hopewell, was charged with larceny: petit on July 3 in the 600 block of Southpark Blvd.

• Hicks, Seth Allen, 24, of the 1900 block of Clary Road, Petersburg, was charged with driving under the influence on July 3 at Conduit and Elmwood.

• Martinson, Michael Paul, 37, of the 4500 block of Ridgecrest Lane, Colonial Heights, was charged with probation violation on July 3.

• McCarthy, Kaethe Gertrude, 78, of the 3000 block of Farris Ave., Colonial Heights, was charged with trespass: general on July 3.

• Oliver, Johnny M., 22, of the 300 block of Ridge Road, Colonial Heights, was charged with fail to appear on July 3.

• Po n t o n , S h a n e q u a Lashaun, 29, of the 200 block of S. 8th Ave., Hopewell, was charged with larceny: petit on July 3 in the 600 block of Southpark Blvd.

• Shelton, Mario, Denzel, 18, of the 600 block of W. Washington St., Petersburg, was charged with larceny: petit, child neglect/contribute to delinquency of minor and obstruct justice/resist arrest on July 3.

• Short, Bradley William, 20, of the 10400 block of Salem Oak Drive, North Chesterfield, was charged with fail to appear on July 3.

• Benton, Ambur Noelle, 24, of the 2300 block of County Drive, Petersburg, was charged with embezzlement on July 4.

• Calder, Earl Patrick, 34, of the 400 block of Libby Ave., Hopewell, was charged with drunk in public on July 4.

• Newcomb, Crowder Lewis, 58, of the 100 block of Newby Road, Chase City, was charged with probation violation on July 4.

• Parrish, Ashley Nicole, 24, of the 1300 block of Pine Ave., Hopewell, was charged with assault: aggravated on July 4.

• Reid, Valencia M., 18, of the 15100 block of Broadwater Way, Chester, was charged with larceny: petit on July 4 in the 600 block of Southpark Blvd.

• Washington, Jermod Marcelius, 40, of the 700 block of Ransom St., Petersburg, was charged with fail to appear on July 4.

• Wilsons, Steven Shelton, 56, of the 200 block of Lee Ave., Colonial Heights, was charged with violation of court order on July 4.

• Beasley, Amanda Aline, 27, of the 4100 block of McIlwaine Drive, Petersburg, was charged with larceny: petit on July 5.

• Dowl-McDonnough, Joseph Ibin, 23, of the 400 block of Forest Lane, Petersburg, was charged with disorderly conduct on July 5.

• Gaines-Oliver, Kay Martelle, 23, of the 500 block of Scott St., Petersburg, was charged with assault police officer, obstruct justice/resist arrest and disorderly conducted on July 5.

• Key, Deonta Miles, 21, of the 3700 block of Beechwood Drive, Petersburg, was charged with disorderly conduct on July 5.

• Thomas, Timothy Lance, 31, of the 100 block of E. Thomas St., Brodnax, was charged with trespass: general on July 5.

• Woney, Shane E., 22, of Ivy Lane, Petersburg, was charged with driving under the influence on July 5 at Boulevard and Lee. • Barnes, Walter Ray, 26, of the 700 block of Hemlock Circle, Petersburg, was charged with fail to appear on July 6.

• Carter, Xavier M., 35, of the 5300 block of County Drive, Petersburg, was charged with larceny: petit on July 6.

• Humphries, Tena, 49, of the 700 block of Floral Ave., Colonial Heights, was charged with fail to appear on July 6.

• Khleang, Ritha, 24, of the 2400 block of Rio Vista St., Chester, was charged with probation violation on July 6.

• Alleyne, Sevon M., 19, of the 200 block of Archer Ave.,

Colonial Heights, was charged with larceny: petit on July 8 in the 600 block of Southpark Blvd.

• Brown, Sylvia, 18, of the 200 block of Archer Ave., Colonial Heights, was charged with larceny: petit on July 7 in the 600 block of Southpark Blvd.

• Colburne-Garrett, Alexander, 21, of the 900 block of Sunset Ave., Petersburg, was charged with assault: simple on July 7.

• Hooper-Simmons, Michele, 45, of the 8800 block of Circlewood Drive, Dinwiddie, was charged with assault: simple and vandalism on July 7.

• Johnson, Laban, 23, of the 3700 block of Collonade Drive, Colonial Heights, was charged with burglary: felony intent and robbery on July 7.

• Steines, Crystal Y., 46, of the 400 block of Orange Ave., Colonial Heights, was charged with probation violation on July 7.

• Youkeles, Peter, 57, of the 300 block of Plumtree Ave., Colonial Heights, was charged with probation violation on July 7.

• Deckerhoff, Richard Darrell, 57, of the 1200 block of Laurel Springs Road, was charged with fail to appear on July 8.

• Foxx, Edward Dewitt, 39, of the 500 block of Rolling Court, Hopewell, was charged with assault: simple on July 8.

• Garris, Lewis Earl II, 33, of the 1100 block of Custer St., Petersburg, was charged with fail to appear on July 8.

• Gray, Denasia Shaquelle, 19, of the 1500 block of Oakdale Ave., Petersburg, was charged with larceny: petit, obstruct justice/resist arrest and illegally possess alcohol on July 8 in the 600 block of Southpark Blvd.

• Grinstead, Julie Ann, 26, of the 300 block of Plumtree Ave., Colonial Heights, was charged with probation violation on July 8, • Hurt, Jahliyah Lanese, 18, of the 1100 block of W. Washington St., Petersburg, was charged with larceny: petit on July 8 in the 600 block of Southpark Blvd.

• Lewis, David Alan Jr., 23, of the 12800 block of Boydton Plank Road, Dinwiddie, was charged with probation violation on July 8.

• Marshall, Wayne Burnette, 42, of the 5000 block of Windsor Road, Sandston, was charged with larceny: credit card theft on July 8.

• Robinson, Markia G., 23, of the 1600 block of Randolph Ave., Petersburg, was charged with larceny: petit on July 8 in the 600 block of Southpark Blvd.

• Wade, Robert A., 55, of the 300 block of Ramsey Ave., Hopewell, was charged with driving under the influence on July 8 at Temple and City Limits.

• Bassette, Sean Allan, 34, of the 400 block of Mars st., Petersburg, was charged with probation violation on July 9.

• Compton, Randall Lee, 44, of the 600 block of Boulevard, Colonial Heights, was charged with assault & battery: family member on July 9 in the 600 block of Boulevard.

• Taylor, Donald Laroy, 36, of the 1200 block of Hamilton St., Petersburg, was charged with probation violation on July 9.

• Byrd, Dierick, 27, of the 200 block of Cloverhill Ave., Colonial Heights, was charged with possess child pornography on July 10.

• Carpenter, Michelle Col-

lins, 39, of the 100 block of Honeycreek Court, Colonial Heights, was charged with violation of court order on July 10.

• Hoyle, Candice Aaron, 35, of the 400 block of Gould Ave., Colonial Heights, was charged with assault & battery: family member, assault police officer and obstruct justice/resist arrest on July 10.

• Rhodes, Lemond Chavell, 32, of the 20200 block of McKenney Hwy., Stony Creek, was charged with fail to appear on July 10.

• Abraham, John A. Jr., 51, of the 500 block of Pegram St., Petersburg, was charged with larceny: grand and larceny w/intent to sell on July 11.

• Hudgson, Shanae Agnes Shyreis, 21, of the 3800 block of Windcry Drive, Chester, was charged with fail to appear on July 11.

• Jones, Jo Ann, 65, of the 300 block of Shade Tree Drive, Colonial Heights, was charged with assault & battery: family member on July 11.

• Kelley, Alexa, 22, of the 4300 block of Stebbins St., Chester, was charged with driving under the influence on July 11 at Boulevard and City Limits (NB).

• Young, Lorraine Virginia, 46, of the 600 block of Beverly Road, Dry Folk, was charged with violation of court order on July 11.

• Dickens, John Earl, 53, of the 1900 block of Wakefield Ave., Colonial Heights, was charged with driving under the influence and refuse breath test on July 12 in the 2900 block of Cedar Lane.

• Burbage, Sean Edward, 45, of the 200 block of James Ave., Colonial Heights, was charged with probation: violation on July 13.

• Calder, Earl Patrick, 34, of the 400 block of Libby Ave., Hopewell, was charged with assault & battery: family member on July 13.

• Harris, Sylvester Jr., 46, of the 7500 block of Belle Ridge Court, Hughesville, Md., was charged with open container of alcohol on July 13 at Boulevard and Archer.

• Cheatham, Jessica Nicole, 24, of the 4800 block of Hackney Road, Richmond, was charged with giving false reports to police on July 14.

• Mendicino, Tori Lynn, 24, of the 12800 block of Sapony Church Road, McKenney, was charged with fail to appear on July 14.

• Information is provided by police and sheriff’s departments. This information may or may not be all inclusive.

Arrests include summons.

Arrests do not imply guilt.

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Jury: Dacey guilty in death of Rusty Mack

BY KATHERINE JOHNSON STAFF WRITER

CHESTERFIELD — Margaret Blair Dacey stood and faced the jury that would decide her fate for the last time Friday afternoon.

After deliberating for about three hours, the jury DACEY — consisting of five men and seven women — found Dacey guilty of the second-degree murder of Russell “Rusty” Mack as well as assault and battery.

Those on both sides of the courtroom were emotional and wept when the verdict was read.

Dacey wept and looked back to her boyfriend after the first verdict was read by retired Portsmouth Circuit Court Judge Dean W. Sword Jr. Maurice Dacey, her father, was not in court for the closing arguments or verdict.

This is the first day he missed court since her trial began Wednesday.

Dacey was convicted of second-degree murder, in which the prosecution had to prove that she killed Rusty Mack and that it was done with malice. A lesser charge would have been manslaughter, in which malice isn’t present.

She was also charged with aggravated malicious wounding, but the jury convicted her of the lesser charge, assault and battery. She was the last defendant to stand trial for Rusty Mack’s death.

On the night of Feb. 11 2013, Dacey, Johnathan Guy, Frankie Blaha and Rusty’s estranged wife, Ashley Mack went over to Rusty Mack’s apartment. A fight broke out between Mack and Guy, who was Mack’s cousin, but the fight was broken up. Rusty Mack then got into an argument with Ashley Mack and fell down after she pushed him. He splashed water on Dacey when he landed in a puddle and she kicked him in the head.

Rusty Mack died as a result of his injuries on Feb. 28, 2013.

Guy, who was also Ashley

Mack’s new boyfriend, was acquitted after standing trial in November 2013. Ashley Mack and Blaha, who was present for the altercation and Dacey’s boyfriend at the time, both had their charges set aside by Colonial Heights Commonwealth’s Attorney William Bray.

In the commonwealth’s closing arguments, which were presented by George Elsasser of the Stafford County Commonwealth’s Attorney Office, he said the jury needed to review “important elements of the case.”

He asked them to consider who saw Dacey kick Mack in the head, who heard Dacey admit that she kicked him, who heard the sound of the kick, who heard Dacey curse at Mack before delivering the kick — which Elsasser said proved malice — and who saw Mack’s head hit the ground after Dacey’s kick.

Elsasser reminded the jury that Dacey recorded the altercation between Rusty Mack and Guy. She also made a second video, but deleted it once police were on the scene. He told the jury that no one will ever know what was on that recording besides Dacey.

He also reiterated that Blair was a “trained athlete” who knew how to give a powerful kick, which is different from the kick of someone else who isn’t trained to do so. He said Dacey “went over there spoiling for a fight” and Rusty Mack falling into the puddle and splashing her was the reason she needed.

“As a result of that, Rusty Mack is dead,” Elsasser said of Dacey’s kick, which caused him to hit his head on the pavement and resulted in a skull fracture.

In closing arguments for the defense, Dacey’s attorney Mike Lee asked the jury if they could determine what killed Rusty Mack. He referenced four other hypothetical situations that he asked Dr. Kevin Whaley, assistant chief medical examiner with the state’s office in Richmond, about the day before in an attempt to create doubt that Dacey’s kick was what caused the skull fracture.

Lee added that because Dacey was trained to deliver

a powerful kick, she could have hurt Rusty Mack much more than she did. After the kick, Mack had blood coming out of his nose and mouth area.

Lee referenced Whaley’s testimony in which he said the nose is a very sensitive part of the face, meaning that if Dacey’s kick were as powerful as the commonwealth made out and she acted with malice, she would have broke his nose.

In response to the commonwealth saying Dacey wanted a fight that night, Lee said the jury should look at her actions before the kick.

“That fight came to her,” Lee said, because Dacey was standing on the other side of the street during the whole fight between Rusty Mack and Guy. He said that Dacey reacted to Mack falling and splashing her with water, and the kick was a sign of reaction, not intent.

Lee closed by saying that even though Dacey’s behavior was bad the night of Feb. 11, 2013, “at the end of the day, she didn’t kill Rusty.”

The commonwealth was able to offer concluding remarks after the defense’s closing argument. Elsasser said he was surprised that Lee claimed malice wasn’t present simply because there wasn’t more visible damage done to Rusty Mack from Dacey’s kick. He called it an “interesting defense.”

He said the defense was “desperately wanting those hypotheticals to be true” and reminded the jury of Rusty Mack being taken off life support.

Dacey cried when Elsasser talked about Mike Mack’s difficult decision to take his son off life support after a little over two weeks in the hospital with no improvement.

“That was the result of this lady’s kick,” Elsasser said.

Dacey will be sentenced on Oct. 23 in Colonial Heights at 11 a.m. She is currently being held at Riverside Regional Jail.

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CHURCH DIRECTORY CHRIST COMMUNITY CHURCH

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

CAMERON AVENUE CHURCH OF CHRIST

PREP VOLLEYBALL CAMP

LIFE CHURCH

Address: 16801 Harrowgate Road. For info on Sunday services and other Life changing ministries and activities go to www.visitlifechurch.org, or e-mail wanda@visitlifechurch.org or call 526-7000.

LIFELINE FELLOWSHIP CHURCH

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

CELEBRATION OF LIFE CHURCH

LYONS AVENUE BIBLE CHURCH

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

CHESTERFIELD COMMUNITY CHURCH

Address: Meets at Greenwood Presbyterian Church, 7110 Woodpecker Road. For more information, call 7961040 or visitccc4jc2007@aol. com.

COLONIAL CHRISTIAN

LUTHERAN CHURCH OF OUR REDEEMER

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Colonial Heights High School student athletes share their skills with girls during a volleyball mini camp recently at the high school.

Address: 1769 S. Sycamore St., Petersburg. For more information, call 7328567 between 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Monday-Thursday.

MOUNT CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH

Address: 19600 Halloway Address: 295 Dunlop Avenue, Matoaca. For more Far ms Blvd. For more information, call 590-2094. information, call 520-4988 or visit www.colonialchrisMOUNT tianchurch.com.

COLONIAL HEIGHTS BAPTIST

Address: 17201 Jeff Davis Highway. For more information, call 526-0424 or visit www.chbaptist.com.

CH NAZARENE CHURCH

Address: 601 East Ellerslie Avenue. For more information, call 526-6920.

COLONIAL HEIGHTS PRESBYTERIAN

Address: 211 Lynchburg Avenue. For more information, call 526-0929 or visit http://www.colonialheightspres.org.

COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP

PLEASANT BAPTIST

Address: 3110 Greenwood Avenue. For more information, call 526-0816.

OAKLAWN BAPTIST

Address: 7925 Hickory Road, Chesterfield. For more information, call 804526-5649.

PRAYER VIGIL MINISTRY

The Tri-Cities Prayer Vigil Ministry has a prayer l i n e o p e n fo r p r aye r requests seven days a week including holidays from 7 p.m. to midnight. Local number is 804-425-6370, 804-861-2609 and toll-free long distance 1-800-4433155. Someone is always available to take calls.

PRINCE OF PEACE OUTREACH CENTER

Address: Meets at Matoaca Middle School, West campus. For more informaAddress: 107 Pickwick tion, call 526-8260 or visit Avenue. For more informawww.ccfnet1.org. tion or transportation, call Overseer Walter J. Mason COVENANT at 834-2356.

CHRISTIAN

Address: 542 South Park Blvd. For more information, call 526-0634.

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ST. ANN CATHOLIC CHURCH

Address: 17111 Jefferson Address: 1226 W. Roslyn Davis Highway. For more Road. For more informa- information, call 526-2548. tion call 526-8189 or visit mysite.verizon.net/ ST. MICHAEL’S FBC316/.

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EPISCOPAL CHURCH

Address: The corner of Ellerslie Avenue and Old Address: 101 Highland Town Drive. For more inforAvenue. For more informa- mation, call 526-1790. tion, call 526-3667.

FELLOWSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH

Toni Martin, Colonial Heights High School volley- Dozens of girls took part in the Colonial Heights ball coach, discusses the next set of drills during volleyball mini camp hosted earlier this month with the volleyball mini camp hosted earlier this month Colonial Heights High School coaches and student athletes. at Colonial Heights High School.

SWIFT CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH

Address: 21000 ChesterAddress: 18510 Branders field Avenue, Ettrick. For Bridge Road. For more more information call 526information, call 520-1211.

6184 or 590-2277.

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Address: 14001 Woods Address: 125 E. Westover Edge Road. For more inforAvenue. For more informamation, call 530-8011. tion, call 526-3870.

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Address: 3116 Woodlawn Address: 17120 Jefferson Davis Highway. For more Avenue. For more information, call 526-2179 or 541-3514. information, call 526-1350.

Brianna Deane bumps the ball during the Colonial Heights volleyball mini camp hosted earlier this month with Colonial Heights High School coaches and student athletes.

Kiyla Lucas and others practice ball control drills during the Colonial Heights volleyball mini camp hosted earlier this month with Colonial Heights High School coaches and student athletes.

Right: Kai Heydet and Brianna Deane take turns practicing during the Colonial Heights volleyball mini camp hosted earlier this month with Colonial Heights High School coaches and student athletes. The camp was held at Colonial Heights High School.

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Swift Creek Baptist Church welcomes interim music director COLONIAL HEIGHTS — During the Sunday, July 20, worship service, Swift Creek Baptist Church, 18510 Branders Bridge Road, welcomed Timmy Williamson as their interim music director.

Wi l l i a m s o n graduated in May from Liberty University with majors WILLIAMSON in worship & music studies, as well as theatre arts. He received awards for Senior Vocalist of the Year and for Highest Academic Achievement in Theatre Arts. He has experience in leading worship, children’s musicals, theatre camps, etc.

He has been a featured soloist in vari-

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His first Sunday leading worship in the contemporary service will be July 27 at 8:35 a.m.

Life Church to host Mega Sports Camp COLONIAL HEIGHTS — Life Church-an Assemblies of God Fellowship, located at 16801 Harrowgate Road, is again hosting Mega Sports Camp Aug. 18-22. Grades 1 through 5 will be in session from 69 p.m. and ages 4 through kindergarten will attend from 6-8:30 p.m.

All children are invited to attend.

Mega Sports Camp is a camp where kids ages 4 through the fifth grade can do what they enjoy most, running, jumping and playing. Plus, it is a time for kids to get strengthened physically and spiritually. At Mega Sports Camp, kids in first through fifth grades will get to choose a sport for the week.

They have their choice of soccer, basketball, flag football or cheer. Participants are sure to improve their skills and increase their confidence and self-

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Between sports sessions, coaches will lead participants in songs, tell stories, and do object lessons that help with character-building.

The cost is $10 and includes sports training, a Camp T-shirt, a daily theme keeper, snacks and extras. Multi-child discounts for families and scholarships are available if needed.

Registration is now open and registration forms can be picked up in the Life Church office Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and on Friday from 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

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Summer fun at Swift Creek with ‘Dixie Swim Club’

K I D D ’ S A R T W O R K O N D I S P L AY

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The artwork of local artist, Henry Kidd, was featured at the Petersburg Area Art League (PAAL) in Old Towne Petersburg during the city’s Friday for the Arts! celebration in July. Much of his work focuses on the Civil War in the Petersburg area. Kidd’s exhibit, “American History Through Art Concentrated in the Civil War,” will be on display at PAAL through Aug. 2. PAAL is located at 7 East Old St. in Petersburg. Kidd, a nationally recognized and award-winning artist who has been a life-long resident of Colonial Heights, was at the opening of the show July 11 to answer questions about his artwork, which includes more than 80 pieces in graphite, color pencil, acrylic paints or sculptures. In addition to his current show at PAAL, Kidd’s work is also displayed at West Point, Virginia Military Institute, Mariner’s Museum, Museum of the Confederacy, Petersburg National Battlefield and the Virginia Historical Society.

Realtor Lions Club makes $100 donation to Virginia Voice cycles through the city COLONIAL HEIGHTS —The Southside Virginia Association of Realtors welcomed a fellow realtor with a cause to its Colonial Heights headquarters on July 9.

Drake Van de Castle, a Crozet resident and Realtor member of the Charlottesville Area Association of Realtors, is pedaling across Virginia on a month-long Bike for Seniors campaign. His mission is to raise awareness of, and donations for, senior citizens who need financial assistance when they can’t afford necessary home repairs.

Van de Castle also seeks to heighten awareness among realtor associations and housing nonprofits along his 1,000-mile journey, which began July 1 in Chincoteague and Please see CYCLIST, Page 10

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The play starts at one of those weekends, 22 years after college. Swim team leader Sheree, enthu- if it was written for her.

Next on the scene is siastically played by Joy Dinah, an unmarried Williams, who is a joy to ambitious lawyer who watch, opens the play dancing around the beach never met a martini she house to the radio. Sheree, didn’t like. She heads straight for the bar with married to the team her martini shaker. Dinah coach’s son, is still the leader of the girls. She is a appears flippant but health nut, bakes inedible reveals her caring side as snacks which the girls spit the play moves on, with a moving transformation in out into the flower pot, her last scene. She is conand is a compulsive orgavincingly played by Jody nizer.

Strickler.

Next to arrive with a Vernadette is the next bang is Lexie, a sexy glamgirl, arriving in her ductorous blond played by taped pickup and appearGeorgia Rogers Farmer, ing on crutches. She is who looks every inch the chronically accident part. Lexie has had so prone. Her home life is a many husbands it’s hard to keep count; she gets the mess too, with a deadbeat husband , a son Eddie in wanderlust every three and out of jail and a runyears and another husband bites the dust. Every away daughter. She does conversation is about her- have a great sense of humor and delivers many self, her face, her body of the show’s priceless lifts. However there is one-liners. After one of more to her than meets her son’s crime sprees she the eye. Georgia Rogers remarks, “As long as there Farmer looks like she enjoys every moment and plays the role superbly as Please see THEATER, Page 10

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On July 10, the Colonial Heights Lions Club welcomed guests Nick Morgan, executive director of the Virginia Voice and Mike Oglesby, the Lions liaison to the Virginia Voice, which is a radio reading service for the print disabled in Richmond. The club presented Virginia Voice with a $100 donation. Pictured from left to right are: Mike Oglesby, Nick Morgan and Billy Potter, Colonial Heights Lions president.

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What a talented cast director Tom Width has chosen. They work together to set up each other’s funny lines, then pause to allow the audience to enjoy the witticisms. But it’s not all laughs.

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Appropriate sound and lighting effects are provided by Paul Deiss and Joe Doran respectively, and the costumes

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• Una Harrison is an actress, singer, playwright, and the artistic and teaching director of Theatre with Children for Children at Petersburg Little Theatre, 306 N Sycamore St. She may be contacted at unaharrison@yahoo.com.

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Charlottesville-area Realtor Drake Van de Castle, far right, is bicycling across Virginia on a month-long Bike for Seniors campaign to raise awareness of, and donations for, senior citizens who need financial assistance when they can’t afford necessary home repairs. As part of his journey he visited the Southside Virginia Association of Realtors headquarters in Colonial Heights on July 9 and met with, from left, Hank Duarte of Century 21 Colonial Realty, SVAR immediate past president; John Brockwell of Welchert Realtors, Brockwell & Portwood, SVAR president; David Patsei of Napier Realtors ERA, SVAR president-elect; and Joe Croce, SVAR CEO. Virginia-based collaboration to help keep local senior citizens “safe in their homes,” too. As part of the goodwill effort between fellow Realtors, SVAR member Libby Gatewood, associate broker/

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“Drake is a fellow Virginia Leadership Academy graduate, who is demonstrating his leadership skills to promote a worthy cause. He and other Realtors often put themselves out in the community to help where there is a need,” said SVAR president, John Brockwell of Weichert Realtors, Brockwell & Portwood in Colonial Heights, who met with Van de Castle. “Drake is a great example of Realtors’ interest in giving a helping hand.”

“Drake should be an inspiration to us all. His dedication to this program and helping our senior citizens is something we should all consider as a worthy goal that we should support,” added Joe Croce, SVAR’s CEO. For a video featuring Van de Castle, or to donate, go to www.bikeforseniors.com.

For more information about AHIP, visit www.ahipva.org.

To learn more about the Southside Virginia Association of Realtors, go to www. svarealtors.com. www.bikeforseniors.com.

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The term Realtor is a registered collective membership mark that identifies a real estate professional who is an active member of the National Association of Realtors. For more information on SVAR, go to www.SVARealtors.com.