Progress-Index, The Petersburg, Va. back issues from May 2009:
Suspects in custody
May 01, 2009; ... PETERSBURG -- Police have arrested two men related to a series ofrobberies that hit at least eight restaurants and banks in the city. Local authorities say they want the suspects to be tried infederal court, which would result in longer prison sentences. Sammy Bonner, 18, has ...
Petersburg TRIAD hosting day-long event for seniors
May 01, 2009; ... PETERSBURG -- The Petersburg TRIAD will hold its annual seniorresource day and fish fry from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 21 at GoodShepherd Baptist Church. TRIAD was first conceived in 1988 when representatives from theAmerican Association of Retired Persons, the ...
Reviving the Halifax Triangle
May 01, 2009; ... PETERSBURG -- A small group of history and preservationenthusiasts spent some time Thursday night walking in the footstepsof giants. The Historic Petersburg Foundation sponsored a free walking tourof the Halifax Triangle area, at one time the bustling heart of thecity's black ...
Robbery suspect turns himself in
May 02, 2009; ... PETERSBURG -- The third suspect in the recent series of armedrobberies that hit at least eight restaurants and banks in the citywas arrested last night. Mario Figueroa, 19, turned himself in at6.30 p.m. He is charged with 11 counts of robbery, six counts of useof a firearm in a felony, ...
Local jobless rate dips slightly
May 02, 2009; ... PETERSBURG -- Unemployment in the Tri-Cities fell slightly inMarch as the tourism, retail and construction industries began togear up for spring. According to new figures from the U.S. Bureau of LaborStatistics, the total number of people looking for work in theregion, on a ...
Petersburg police honor their finest
May 02, 2009; ... PETERSBURG -- The phone call came just minutes before PetersburgPolice Chief John Dixon's opening remarks at the Bureau of PoliceAwards Dinner at the Ramada Hotel last night -- the third and lastfugitive suspect of a recent series of robberies had turned himselfin and was arrested. "I'm ...
Schools take steps to fight swine flu
May 02, 2009; ... PETERSBURG -- Area schools are bracing for swine flu after twocases -- one in the Chesterfield County area -- have been confirmedin Virginia. Chesterfield County schools gave students a letter to theirparents to take home yesterday. "We informed parents that accordingto the ...
Work begins on river trail
May 02, 2009; ... COLONIAL HEIGHTS -- After years of clearing the legal andfinancial underbrush, work officially began Friday on creating ahiking trail along the north bank of the Appomattox River. City officials and other supporters of the Colonial HeightsAppomattox River Trail System, or CHARTS, ...
Fort lee projects are taking shape
May 03, 2009; ... FORT LEE -- Construction has become a constant at Fort Lee. It'snow nearly impossible to drive on or near the military base withoutseeing some evidence of a building boom fueled by about $1.7 billionin federal money. The construction is more than doubling the amount of ...
Jazz fest livens Halifax Triangle
May 03, 2009; ... PETERSBURG -- The Halifax Triangle shone like a diamond thisweekend during the Halifax Jazz and Blues Festival. Hundreds showedup for 18 bands and other performances. "This is an effort to bring awareness to the historicalsignificance of the avenue," said Lee Stith of the Triangle ...
40 years and counting
May 04, 2009; ... BURROWSVILLE -- In the past four decades, the firefighters ofthis community in southeastern Prince George County "have workedjust about everything," said Luther Vick, a 49-year veteran of thecounty fire department. Even so, the time they had to chase pigs through the woods ...
History goes online
May 04, 2009; ... PETERSBURG -- Part of the city's large collection of history isgoing online. Currently, two exhibits relating to President William H. Taft'svisit to Petersburg in 1909 are online at the City of Petersburg'sWeb site. A third exhibit -- about African-Americans in the military-- ...
Right on red? Maybe not ...
May 04, 2009; ... PETERSBURG -- You can't go wrong with a right turn on red ... orcan you? Residents who may not be familiar with the traffic laws of thestate take note: A red arrow means you absolutely can not turn, evenon red, according to police Lt. Scott Flaherty. "According to the ...
The parent company of the former Chaparral Steel Co. mill confirmed... [Derived headline]
May 05, 2009; ... DINWIDDIE -- The parent company of the former Chaparral Steel Co.mill confirmed Monday that it is laying off employees at itslocations in the United States and Canada, but declined to givespecific information about the effect on their local operation. Gerdau Ameristeel Corp., based ...
A major restoration effort at Battersea is on the way for this... [Derived headline]
May 05, 2009; ... PETERSBURG -- A major restoration effort at Battersea is on theway for this summer. On Monday, board members of Battersea Inc. assembled for a pre-proposal conference on the first phase of work, which is meant to bea face-lift of the building's exterior. Executive director ...
Busy soldier parents now have a new place to drop off their children... [Derived headline]
May 05, 2009; ... FORT LEE -- Busy soldier parents now have a new place to drop offtheir children for during-the-day care. The new Fort Lee ChildDevelopment Center (CDC) officially opened April 13, but a ribboncutting was held last week on post. "This facility is part of an initiative to increase ...
Linda Jones knows the difficulties that can be faced as a veteran... [Derived headline]
May 05, 2009; ... PETERSBURG -- Linda Jones knows the difficulties that can befaced as a veteran looking for resources. She knows because she toois a veteran, she also worked for more than 15 years at Fort Leedirectly with veterans before retiring, and that's why she made itthe mission of the Association ...
Despite poison, birds still flocking to bridge
May 06, 2009; ... HOPEWELL -- Pyrotechnic noise, a scarecrow and even poison couldnot keep the unwanted visitors away from Hopewell's BenjaminHarrison Bridge -- the huge flock of starlings that has swarmed thebridge for years just won't go away. VDOT officials admit that the most recent poison ...
Residents show support for school renovation
May 06, 2009; ... HOPEWELL -- Residents usually have little tolerance for highertaxes. But at last night's public hearing in council chambers,Hopewell residents overwhelmingly supported the planned $26.5million renovation of the high school -- even if this mighttranslate into a higher real estate tax than ...
Council OKs old plant project
May 06, 2009; ... PETERSBURG -- Two of the city's former cigarette manufacturingplants could be getting a breath of fresh new life. City Councillast night approved zoning changes that will allow development of aportion of the former Brown & Williamson property and the StarTobacco property. Those ...
Getting there, by bus
May 12, 2009; ... PETERSBURG -- Area bus services are creating a web of masstransportation options for residents. On May 5, City Council meeting unanimously approved extending busservice into downtown Hopewell. That addition, being paid for byHopewell, is the latest extension of bus ...
honors
May 12, 2009 ... Bandy inducted into Phi Beta Kappa HAMPDEN-SYDNEY - Hampden-Sydney College senior Nicholas L. Bandywas inducted into Phi Beta Kappa on April 8. Membership recognizesthe highest academic achievement, moral character, responsiblecitizenship and broad intellectual curiosity. An ...
Branzelle receives Pamplin Leader Award
May 12, 2009 ... Jonathan K. Branzelle has been selected as the 2009 PamplinLeader from Dinwiddie High School. He has shown outstandingacademic achievement and a commitment to leadership and service. As the recipient of this award, ...
Cole receives Pamplin Leader Award
May 12, 2009 ... CHESTERFIELD -- Lisa P. Cole is the recipient of the 2009 PamplinLeader Award at Lloyd C. Bird High School in Chesterfield. The Pamplin Leader is a one-year, $1,000 tuition scholarship toVirginia Tech. It is presented annually to a top student from eachpublic high school in ...
Thomas Epps receives George Mason Vision Award
May 12, 2009 ... Thomas Bolling Epps has been named a recipient of the 2009 GeorgeMason University Vision Award for outstanding leadershipcontributions to the University Community. Sponsored by theUniversity Life Office of Diversity Programs and Services (ODPS),the Vision Awards are presented annually to ...
Chesterfield honors students of the year
May 12, 2009 ... CHESTERFIELD -- Chesterfield County Public Schools annuallyhonors two students from every school for demonstrating citizenshipand the school division's core values of respect, responsibility,honesty and accountability. During an April 30 banquet at theHoliday Inn Select Koger South, 128 ...
Dancing swings onto Fort Lee
May 12, 2009; ... FORT LEE -- Soldiers and civilians who have been captivated bythe phenomenon of the ABC television show "Dancing with the Stars"will now have a chance to experience some of that same action inperson. On May 30 the first ever River City Ballroom DanceCompetition is coming to the Lee ...
Schools will get $11.05M from city
May 13, 2009; ... PETERSBURG -- City Council approved $11.05 million in funding forthe school system Tuesday night, an amount School Board ChairmanKenneth Pritchett says he is thankful for in such harsh economictimes. The $11.05 million in local funding will go toward a totalPetersburg Public ...
Tax rate set by default
May 13, 2009; ... HOPEWELL -- The city's new real estate tax is set at 96 cents per$100 of assessed value. The rate was set by default after City Council failed to come toan agreement at last night's council meeting. The new rate is 1 cent above the lowered tax cut rate of 95 centsand 5 cents ...
BRIEFLY
May 13, 2009 ... Democratic Women meeting PETERSBURG -- The Southside Area Democratic Women and Associateswill meet at 9:15 a.m. May 23, in the Community Room of the StudentCommons at Richard Bland College. Karyn Moran, wife of Democraticgubernatorial candidate Brian Moran will be the guest ...
Dinwiddie: Massengill presents 'survival budget'
May 13, 2009; ... DINWIDDIE -- Faced with declines in revenue from virtually everylocal, state and federal source, Dinwiddie County Administrator W.Kevin Massengill presented what he called a "survival budget" at apublic hearing Tuesday night. The general fund budget prepared by Massengill and his ...
Council votes to close portion of Cedar Lane, adopt budget
May 13, 2009; ... COLONIAL HEIGHTS -- City Council voted Tuesday night to adopt theGeneral Fund Budget for fiscal year 2009-2010 and to overturn adecision made by the city Planning Commission in regards to vacatinga portion of Cedar Lane. In a 6-0 vote by City Council, with one member absent, it ...
JEAN P. COPELAND
May 13, 2009 ... Jean Parrish Copeland, 72, of Chesterfield, Va., passed away onTuesday, May 12, 2009. She was born in Petersburg, Va., daughter ofthe late Earl B. and Louise C. Parrish. A former elementary school teacher, supervisor of elementaryeducation and reading, an adjunct professor at the ...
CARL B. BAKER
May 13, 2009 ... Carl Bernard Baker, formerly of Petersburg, Va., passed quietlyat home on Saturday, May 9, 2009. He leaves his wife, Carolyn CroomBaker; two daughters, Carla Renee Baker Dowell (Haywood) ofCalifornia, and Leora Duggans Murchison of North Carolina; two sons,Claude Eugene Bradley of ...
VERNON L. COTMAN
May 13, 2009 ... Mr. Vernon Leroy Cotman, 54, of 6220 Sign Post Apt. A, CharlesCity, died Tuesday, May 12, 2009, at his residence. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted ...
Your Opinion
May 13, 2009 ... Thank you to supporters of 'Cruising for Jesus #1' To the Editor: I would like to thank everyone who participated in our first BikeBlessing and Benefit on April 18. It was called "Crusing for Jesus#1.". The recipient of our proceeds this year was Charlie and ...
ABNER J. DAULTON
May 13, 2009 ... Abner Joseph Daulton, 104, of Church Road, Va., passed awayMonday, May 11, 2009. Born in Pittsylvania County, Va., he was theson of the late Samuel Booker and Laura Davis Daulton. He was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Mabel PruitteDaulton, and was the last survivor of ...
LILLIAN C. GIBBS
May 13, 2009 ... Lillian Crowder Gibbs, 88, of Sutherland, died on Tuesday, May12, 2009. A native of Ettrick, Va., she was preceded in death by herparents, John M. and Essie Bridgewater Crowder; her husband, Ira T.Gibbs Sr.; her daughter, Betty Gibbs Palmer; and her granddaughter,Crystal F ....
DOROTHY H. FELTS
May 13, 2009 ... Dorothy Harris Felts, 97, of Riverview Terrace, Wash., formerlyof Carson, died May 6, 2009 in Riverview Care Center, Spokane, Wash. Mrs. Felts was born March 24, 1912 to the late E.E. Harris andLittle Tucker Harris of Carson. She was also predeceased by herhusband, Randolph Felts ...
LOUISE L. DAVIS
May 13, 2009 ... Mrs. Louise Lewis Davis, 86, of Ford, Va., passed away Monday,May 11, 2009. She was a native and lifelong resident of DinwiddieCounty, daughter of the late Bascom Thomas and Mary Meredith Lewisand widow of Lloyd Mayes Davis. She was a homemaker and member of Hawkins Memorial ...
RUSSELL L. GILCHRIST
May 13, 2009 ... Russell L. Gilchrist, 75, of 1546 Gilpark Road, Dendron, diedSaturday, May 9, 2009, at Memorial Regional Medical ...
CALVIN LIPSCOMB
May 13, 2009 ... Mr. Calvin Lipscomb, 92, of 13706 Lawing Drive, ChesterfieldCounty, died Tuesday, May 12, 2009, at John Randolph Medical Centerin Hopewell. Funeral arrangements have been ...
BRIEFLY
May 13, 2009 ... Job search assistance PETERSBURG -- The Petersburg Public Library, 137 S. Sycamore St.,is holding a free Job Search Assistance session from 6 to 8 p.m.Thursday, May 14, and from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 26. For moreinformation or to register, call 804-733-2387. Registration ...
FELICIATHOMAS
May 13, 2009 ... Ms. Felicia Thomas of 5801 Winter Leaf Drive, Richmond diedMonday, May 11, 2009, at VCU Medical Center, Richmond. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the ...
ALBERT J. REDD
May 13, 2009 ... Albert J. Redd, 56, of Chester, died Monday, May 11, 2009, atSouthside Regional Medical Center. He was preceded in death by hisfather, Albert B. Redd. Mr. Redd was a member of Monumental Baptist Church, Petersburg,and a retired optician for Lens Crafters. He is survived by ...
Fort Lee Federal Credit Union educates area youth on making smart financial decisions
May 13, 2009 ... PRINCE GEORGE -- With the national and regional economy in adownturn, Fort Lee Federal Credit Union has seen 2009 as the year toturn up their efforts on financial education. The best place tofocus, they believe, is at the beginning: teaching youth to makesmart decisions about saving and ...
Dale delivers distance
May 13, 2009; ... CHESTER -- The Thomas Dale baseball team has made a habit ofwinning big games and creating distance in the Central Districtrace. Now that the final week of the season has arrived, with theKnights maintaining a two-game lead, their district game againstPrince George loomed ...
Patrick Copeland Honor Roll... [Derived headline]
May 13, 2009 ... Patrick Copeland Honor Roll HOPEWELL -- The following students at Patrick Copeland ElementarySchool were named to the Honor Roll for the third nine weeks. First Grade A/B: Adams, My'kayla; Akers, Augustus; Alba, Rene;Aldrich, Alexis; Ambroise, Hailey; Arroyo Ortiz, Kevin; ...
Royal Relief
May 13, 2009; ... CHESTER -- The streak is over. The four previous losses to the defending Central Districtsoftball champions is over for Prince George. With a jam-packed and dominating pitching dual between two of thetop district pitchers, the game lived up to its hype and more. So much ...
Knights roll to victory
May 13, 2009; ... CHESTER -- Senior forward Daniel Comer returned with a vengeance. And Thomas Dale's ACC Connection was hitting on all cylinders. Comer, a North Carolina State recruit, scored three goals andVirginia signee Will Bates had a goal and two assists -- both toComer -- as the ...
Classes of '09 ready to march
May 12, 2009 ... Graduation season in the Tri-Cities kicks off this weekend withcommencement exercises at the area's three colleges featuringspeeches from a distinguished Virginia jurist, a high-level stateeducator and a veteran civil rights leader. Richard Bland College will open the ceremonies at ...
Tidewater claims VCC softball title
May 12, 2009 ... Hayes Holdsworth picked up the win to improve to 8-0 this seasonas Tidewater Academy defeated Brunswick Academy in the VirginiaCommonwealth Conference championship game on Monday. Holdsworth, Brandee Adams (2 for 4), Taylor Warner and Sam Spain (2 for 3) were named to the VCC ...
Renovate or wait? Council decides tomorrow
May 18, 2009; ... HOPEWELL -- School officials were hopeful about a planned highschool renovation. But after last week's City Council meeting, the $26.5 millionproject is likely to be put on ice for an indefinite period of time -- due to a lack of funding, combined with the unwillingness ofcouncil ...
Be prepared, Bond tells VSU grads
May 18, 2009; ... RICHMOND -- Applause filled the Richmond Coliseum as the nearly500 graduates and the faculty of Virginia State University marchedin to the sounds of "Pomp and Circumstance" for the springcommencement ceremony. Julian Bond, chairman of the NAACP, gave the commencementaddress ....
Public gets a say
May 18, 2009; ... PETERSBURG -- Area residents have the opportunity to help shapethe region's economic future through a series of public meetings. The meetings -- the first is tonight in Petersburg -- aim to getpublic input that will shape a five-year Comprehensive EconomicDevelopment Strategy being ...
Your Opinion
May 18, 2009 ... Play makes special connection with C.H. students about Holocaust To the Editor: On April 29, 30, May 2 and 3, the Colonial Heights Middle School,in collaboration with the Virginia Holocaust Museum, presented "NoMore Raisins, No More Almonds" -- a musical drama by ...
Chef Emeril cooks up some morale at Fort Lee
May 18, 2009 ... Cooking and meal preparation is a big part of the training thatgoes on at Fort Lee. Each year, the Army posts hosts the U.S. Army CulinaryCompetition where the best chefs throughout the Armed Forcescompete. Within the U.S. Army Quartermaster Center and School, the ...
WESLEY L. BAILEY
May 18, 2009 ... A funeral service for Mr. Wesley L. Bailey, of 1401 BlackstoneAve., Hopewell, who passed away May 13, 2009, will be held at 1 p.m.Tuesday, May 19, 2009, at the chapel of William N. Bland and SonFuneral Home, Petersburg ....
JEAN BROOKS
May 18, 2009 ... A funeral service for Pastor Jean Brooks will be held at 1 p.m.Tuesday, May 19, 2009, at Glory of God Ministries, 1001 W. High St.,Petersburg, Va.; Bishop Mary P. Bonner, pastor of HarvestInternational Full Gospel Baptist Ministries, Petersburg, V.,officiating. Interment to follow at ...
WALLACE C. HINES
May 18, 2009 ... Mr. Wallace C. Hines, of 2310 Van Dorn St., Petersburg, enteredinto eternal rest, Friday evening, May 15, 2009, at the SouthsideRegional Medical Center. He was the son of the late Deacon Cloyd Douglas and TheresaWalker Hines. Mr. Hines was a member of The New Hope Baptist ...
OTIS M. LILLEY SR.
May 18, 2009 ... Otis Mark Lilley Sr., age 81, of DeWitt, Va., died on Sunday, May17, 2009. He was born in Martin County, N.C., the son of the late Otis M.and Clara Leggett Lilley. He was also preceded in death by a son,Austin Glenn McFalls. Mr. Lilley was a retired driver with VDOT, andwas a ...
Hopewell Crime Solvers needs help solving crimes in Dellrose area
May 18, 2009 ... HOPEWELL/PRINCE GEORGE -- This week the Hopewell/Prince GeorgeCrime Solvers needs your help. Since February 26, 2009, there havebeen 10 Breaking and Enterings in the Dellrose area in Hopewell.Most occurred in the daytime and early evening hours while thehomeowners were not at home. Items ...
Crime Solvers asks for help locating fugitives
May 18, 2009 ... CHESTERFIELD/COLONIAL HEIGHTS -- For 25 years, the ChesterfieldCounty/Colonial Heights Crime Solvers program has paid cash rewardsto tipsters who helped locate fugitives from justice. You could earnyour cash reward this week by helping locate the following twofugitives. Hector ...
Hopewell embraces community policing
May 18, 2009 ... HOPEWELL -- For many years, the Hopewell Police Department hasembraced the concept of community policing. This philosophy of lawenforcement, whereby officers use non-traditional police methods todeter crime and provide a visible presence, has proven to be veryeffective. The ...
Colonial Heights Police Blotter
May 18, 2009 ... Colonial Heights The following information was provided to The Progress-Index bythe Colonial Heights Police Department. - Benjamin Thomas Jones, 24, of the 21200 block of Penmar Drive,Matoaca, was charged with probation violation on May 1. - Robert Allen Jones, 40, of ...