Fort Lee
Vol. 72, No. 4
Serving the community of Fort Lee,Virginia, since 1941
WHAT’S INSIDE
Lee Theater Renovated, Open for Business Page 3 Soldier, Family Resilient in Face of Tragedy
HOME AT LAST
Forty-Niner’s Warrior Battalion Returns to Fort Lee See Pages 12-13
Page 3 Four Civilians Receive Order of Saint Martin Page 4 Sacrifices Continue as Wars Fade ....Page 2 Off Duty in the Community ..........Page 9 America’s Military ........................Page 10 Crossword .....................................Page 17 Kenner’s Connection ....................Page 18 Calendar of Events................Pages 19-21
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COMMENTARY
Soldier, Family Sacrifices Continue As Wars Fade awarding the Purple Heart Medal to a number of these heroes. The Purple Heart is our nation’s oldest For the first time in eight years, we’ve entered a January continuously awarded military without American Soldiers patrolling the streets of Iraq. As decoration, and ironically, one that the president has confirmed, our transition in Afghanistan probably no one sets out to earn. I had the solemn honor of continues and troops will be coming home in the months ahead. Since these wars began, we’ve had more than 47,000 awarding the Purple Heart to nine American service members wounded in Afghanistan and Soldiers recently. One of them, Iraq. Beside each one is a Family impacted by war ‌ a Pfc. Charles Ligon, from West Family who helps the wounded overcome their injuries and Frankfort, Ill., recently returned face the challenges of recovery. Theirs is a heavy burden, from Afghanistan. He suffered severe burns and other significant yet they face it with dignity, courage and resilience. Secretary McHugh Since becoming Secretary of the Army more than two injuries including an amputation to years ago, I’ve visited our wounded heroes and their KLV OHIW OHJ DIWHU KLV YHKLFOH VWUXFN DQ LPSURYLVHG H[SORVLYH Families at medical facilities at home and abroad. I am device during a patrol with the 3rd Stryker Brigade Combat always moved and inspired by these great young men Team, 25th Infantry Division. Like so many who’ve joined our ranks in recent years, and women and their Families. They truly represent the Ligon was just a boy when terrorists attacked our nation a strength of our Army and the best of our nation. Recently I visited Brooke Army Medical Center and the decade ago. He grew up in a time of war and volunteered &HQWHU IRU WKH ,QWUHSLG LQ 6DQ $QWRQLR 7H[DV ZKHUH , KDG to serve knowing what that could mean. As I spoke with his the privilege of meeting more troops and their Families and mother, Susanne Willmore, I was struck by how proud she by the Honorable John McHugh Secretary of the Army
was that her son had made that choice two years ago to join the Army, and how determined she was to help him persevere and recover from his injuries. Family members are an integral part of our Soldiers’ recovery. $ VKRUW ZDON IURP WKH KRVSLWDO FRPSOH[ LV WKH Center for the Intrepid, an impressive rehabilitation facility with state-of-the-art equipment. However, more remarkable than the structure are the young men and women who walk through its doors each day. Their tireless work to recover from the severe wounds of war is simply inspirational. The price of liberty is steep, but WKH PHQ DQG ZRPHQ , PHW H[HPSOLI\ FRXUDJH VWUHQJWK and the triumph of the American spirit. Throughout our history, our freedoms have been bought through the sacrifice and selfless service of men and women like Ligon – ordinary Americans inspired to H[WUDRUGLQDU\ VHUYLFH DQG WKH\ DUH QRZ ULVLQJ WR PHHW QHZ challenges. As our brave men and women return home from war, recognize the small purple ribbon so many have earned. It is a symbol of their courage, service and sacrifice to our nation, but it also represents the sacrifice their Families have made on our behalf.
Making the Lives of Others Better When We Find Them by Chaplain (Capt.) Keith J. Andrews
Chaplain’s Corner
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I was reading recently about Regis Philbin stepping down from his “Live� show after 29 years. When speaking about his goal in interviewing people, Philbin replied, “I wanted my guests to look better with me than they did with anybody else.� When I read that quote in the story, I realized how important it was to make other people look good. Here was a man who has earned tremendous respect simply by being humble. In many cases, we often want to make
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PRO DEO ET PATRIA ourselves look good. But, in this case Regis Philbin made a career out of making other people look good. Throughout my years in the Army, I have always heard the phrase, “Leave it better than you found it.� What about thinking, “Let’s make other people’s lives better than we find them�?
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Doing this means putting others before ourselves. As leaders, what would happen if our goal with Soldiers was to make them look better than when they first arrived? What would your friendships look like if you tried to make them better for having been around you? What would your marriage look like if you sought to improve his or her life simply out of love for your mate? 7KH %LEOH VD\V ³*UHDWHU ORYH KDV QR RQH WKDQ WKLV WKDW VRPHRQH OD\ GRZQ KLV OLIH IRU KLV IULHQGV ´ -RKQ (69
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Chaplain (Capt.) Chip Gunther gets a hug from his sister, A.J. Gunther, and mother, Anne Serdula, after returning home from an 11-month tour in Afghanistan. More than 70 Soldiers were honored during a redeployment ceremony Jan. 18. See Pages. 12-13. Photo by T. Anthony Bell To reach the Traveller Staff, call (804) 734-7147.
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NEWS
Fort Lee Theater Open for Business by Amy Perry Production/News Assistant Editor
After being closed for more than half a year, the Lee Theater opened its doors earlier this month for unit training and play rehearsals. The theater underwent renovations to its heating, ventilation and air conditioning system – an upgrade needed for patrons, said Lee Farmer, Family and MWR Business Operations Division chief. “The entire HVAC system was replaced and it will significantly increase patron comfort,” said Farmer. “In the past, the patrons were either too cold or too hot, and there were no mechanisms in place to control the air flow.” The closure for the HVAC work came a little more than a year after the theater reopened from its previous renovation. That project brought the 1948 brick building up to code. While the funding wasn’t available to replace the HVAC during that renovation, the designers included space for the new system. The original renovation had only $1.4
million authorized for the work, and including the HVAC would have raised the total cost to $2.5 million. Shortly after the initial renovation was completed, the post was able to secure the funds needed for the HVAC system. According to Farmer, the HVAC replacement was completed on time in December, and the system has been commissioned and the staff trained since then. The Lee Theater has been conducting rehearsals for its next play – “The King and I” – since Jan. 3 in the theater. The musical production will open the season for the theater company at Fort Lee. The performance dates are set for Feb. 18, Feb. 25 and March 3 at 8 p.m., and Feb. 19, Feb. 26 and March 4 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $12 for adults and $5 for those aged 16 and younger. The play depicts the conflict and feelings between a school teacher and the king she was hired by to help modernize his country. The next main stage production is “Sweet Charity,” and auditions are set for Feb. 20-21, 7 p.m., at the Lee Theater.
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The Lee Theater recently completed replacing its heating, ventilation and air conditioning system to increase patron comfort. Production dates are set for May 5, 12 and 19, 8 p.m., and May 6, 13 and 20, 3 p.m. The Lee Playhouse also produces children’s productions. “Unhappily Ever After” auditions are set for Feb. 25, 10 a.m., with production dates scheduled for
March 31 and April 1, 2 p.m. “Bad Night in Bunnytown” auditions are set for May 5, 10 a.m., with production dates set for June 9-10, 2 p.m. Units needing the Lee Theater for training should contact Farmer at (804) 7347182 or lee.c.farmer.naf@mail.mil.
Fort Lee Family Stays Strong Amid Tragedy by Kimberly K. Fritz Family/Community Life Reporter
Army spouse Misha Chisolm could hardly contain her excitement for the holidays as she traveled home from a Dec. 21 shopping trip. With presents purchased for her children – Jasmine, 17, Christian, 15, and Joshua, 13 – a few for husband, Maj. Keith Chisolm, and perhaps one or two items for herself, she thought about the days ahead and how the Family would be reunited. For nearly two years, they had weathered living apart while Keith, formerly the S-3 officer in charge for the 49th Quartermaster Group, worked at the Headquarters Department of the Army G-3/5/7 at the Pentagon. He’d travel home to Chesterfield on weekends to be with his wife and children. The routine allowed his teenagers to remain in the schools and community they’d grown to love. It began to rain as Misha drove the familiar route. At a curve in the road she felt her vehicle slide; she overcompensated and lost control. The luxury SUV was totaled as it rolled and finally landed upright. Passersby stopped to help and comfort Misha while emergency crews were dispatched to the accident scene.
“She was cognizant the entire time,” Keith said as he recalled the information he was given by the emergency responders. “She told the EMTs where to find my phone number and where I would be.” Misha was transported to the VCU Medical Center. Keith had lots of questions about his wife’s condition, but the police officers on site couldn’t answer them. As he was driving toward Richmond on I-95, a surgeon called to tell him Misha had sustained a severe spinal cord injury and the prognosis didn’t look good. “For two hours I drove as if on autopilot,” he said. “I didn’t know what to think.” When he arrived at the hospital, he was told the extent of the injury. Misha had a dislocation of the C-5 and C-6 vertebra and had fractured others. The American Spinal Injury Association classifies the condition as Tetrapelgia, B-Incomplete. It means she has sensory but not motor function below the level of her injury. Also known as quadriplegia, Tetrapelgia is paralysis caused by illness or injury that results in the partial or total loss of use of the patient’s limbs and torso. The letter categorization refers to the severity of the injury. “She can feel me rubbing her feet and hands,” Keith said
as he described his wife’s condition. “She has no ability to move her legs or hands; however, she can move her arms.” Keith said his wife is an amazing woman, and she and the Family are adapting quickly to the new situation with the same resilience as other hardships and separations that come with military life. “Her spirits are high; she’s smiling,” he said. “We’ve gotten in trouble for disturbing other patients. We were talking about the irony of the situation. Misha always thought she’d be the caretaker for me. She assumed if either of us were going to be injured it would be me because of my profession.” Keith said he knows his Family is tough. “We’ve gained that strength throughout my career,” he said. “We’ve always been able to pull together to deal with what we’ve been given.” Keith praised his children and the composure they’ve had over the last month. “They’ve kept the household moving, gotten themselves out the door every morning to school, done the laundry and almost kept the house clean. We text a lot, and I give homework help over the telephone.” SEE STRONG, PAGE 5
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STRONG — FROM PAGE 3 The situation is still hard on the family. “It’s difficult for the boys to see their mom this way,� he said. “Jasmine relieves me so I can go home and take a shower and spend time with Christian and Joshua. She helps Misha with her hair, skin-care, make-up, – things they’ve always done together.� While this is the hardest hurdle the Family has faced, Keith said they’re already looking forward to a “new normal� and setting goals for the future. “We’re praying that she walks out of rehab – but we’ll be ready if Misha comes home in a wheelchair,� he said. “So we’ve got a lot to do make our home accessible for her.� Recently, Christian started asking questions about what needed to be done and how he could help. So, Keith enlisted both his sons to help get the word out about Misha in order for family and friends to get daily updates about her progress. “At one point, I’d sent more than 400 text messages in a day,� he said. “It occurred to me that we could use social media as a tool for telling our friends how we are doing. We’ve launched a website called The December 21 Project.� The road ahead is long and paved with uncertainty, Keith noted, but friends and family members are rallying around them and pitching in, no matter how small the
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task. Retired Maj. Sam Burns, a long-time colleague and Family friend, said many of Keith’s acquaintances feel it’s their turn to pay back for all that he and Misha have done for them. “Keith being Keith ‌ he never asked for anything,â€? Burns said. “Even with the severity of this tragedy and Misha’s life-changing injury, they continue to focus on what they can do to help others by supporting spinal cord injury awareness. They are once again setting an example of true leadership through adversity. They remain strong for their family, friends and the community. Truly, they are an Army Strong team.â€? Misha is currently in the VCU-Medical Center’s Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit where she and Keith are becoming empowered with the knowledge to understand her spinal cord injury. “She is learning life skills to ensure she’s able to resume some independence when she returns home,â€? he said. “Although we are still coming to grips with this new life, my Family has demonstrated a level of resiliency worthy of noting. We’ve faced struggles before with deployments and separations, and we all understand what it means to overcome adversity. This time, I will lead the charge. My wife has shown an inordinate amount of courage and her attitude and outlook are phenomenal.â€? Community members who would like to learn more about the challenges being faced by the Chisolm Family, and how they can show their support can visit www. giveforward.org/thedecember21projectformisha.
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Stay Competitive as Army Downsizes by Rob McIlvaine Army News Service
FORT MEADE, Md. – The past 10 years of war assured many Soldiers an assignment or promotion with a high degree of certainty, said an official with the Army Promotions branch. That’s no longer necessarily the case. “It has always been in the Soldier’s best interest to ensure his or her personnel file is up to date. But as history tends to repeat itself and the Army scales back its force structure, having an accurate, updated and complete service record is now more important than ever,� said Gerald Mayer, chief the promotions branch. Soldiers need to know how to present themselves to the board in the most positive and professional manner, Mayer said. All Soldiers need to be on top of their personnel file at any given time because not only is the file looked at for promotion boards, but it’s also looked at for assignments as well, he said. “If it’s not kept current to where you feel that you’re being best represented, then you might fall short somewhere,� Mayer said. The U.S. Army Human Resources Command, Department of the Army Secretariat convenes about 80 selection boards each year for promotions, command assignments, professional development and schools for of-
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Events Focus on African-American Achievement In 1926, noted historian and educator Dr. Carter G. Woodson founded “Negro History Week” to focus attention on the many contributions of blacks and African-Americans throughout the nation’s history – names and achievements that were omitted from reference books and teaching materials at that time. Woodson chose a week in February because it coincided with the birthdays of two men who fought for the freedom of American slaves: Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglas. For the next 24 years, Woodson continued his history-correcting crusade until his death from a heart attack in 1950 (at the time, he was writing the six-volume Encyclopedia Africana). In 1976, President Gerald Ford picked up the same banner when he proclaimed the entire month of February as “Black History Month.” The observance has since grown into a national effort to pay tribute to not only African-American history, but also the many contributions persons of color make to our society today. Next month’s observance will include special ceremonies, exhibits and theatrical performances.
Some of the local events are as follows: – The Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia will open a new oral history exhibit entitled “Four Score and More, Part II” at the County Museum, 6813 Mimms Loop in the Chesterfield County government complex. The exhibit opens at 11 a.m. Feb. 4 and continues through March 31. This oral history project began in 2005 with the first interviews of African-American Chesterfield County residents aged 80 or older. Their words fervently describe the life experiences of the first 30 years of the 21st century. The exhibit reflects many common themes and the challenges they faced growing up in a mostly rural and segregated environment. The stories include their early education, families and community life, military service and chosen fields of work. This year’s exhibit adds new interviews to complement those exhibited in 2011. Artifacts depicting the era and culture of these African-American elders are also included. For details, call (804) 796-7121 or visit www. chesterfieldhistory.com – The Prince George Regional Heritage Center will
host Wisteria Perry, educator for the Mariner’s Museum in Newport News, and her presentation “Voices from the Homefront: The Roles of Women, Children and AfricanAmericans in the Civil War” at 2 p.m., Feb. 5. The visual program shows the effects of the Civil War on women, children and African-Americans and the contributions of each of those populations. Students from the Prince George High School Drama Club will interpret and present characters from the American Civil War and the American Civil Rights Movement at 7 p.m., Feb. 21, at the Heritage Center. These programs are part of the sesquicentennial observance in Prince George County as well as Black History Month. The Prince George Heritage Center is located at 6406 Courthouse Road, Prince George. For details, call (804) 863-0212. Additional events and observances, to include those scheduled annually at Fort Lee, will be published in the next few editions of the Traveller. The garrison web page – www. lee.army.mil – also offers an upcoming events list.
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T. Anthony Bell Senior Writer/Special Projects
eaming wives, bouncing toddlers, welcome signs and flashing cameras dominated the scene at the Post Field House Jan. 18 as members of the 530th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion returned to Fort Lee after an 11-month tour in Afghanistan. Roughly 300 Family members, friends and fellow military members were on hand at the facility to greet more than 70 Soldiers of the 49th Quartermaster Group’s Warrior Battalion, which was charged with providing logistical support under Operation Enduring Freedom. Maj. Gen. James L. Hodge, Combined Arms Support Command and Fort Lee commanding general, and Col. Rodney Fogg, commander, 49th QM Group, were among those who welcomed the Soldiers home. The crowd included many individuals who had waited several hours for the ceremony to begin. They endured numerous time changes prior to the Soldiers’ arrival at about 2:30 p.m. Beth Martin was one of the Family members who eagerly anticipated the Soldiers’ return. She and twins – Drew, who squirmed on her hip, and Trey, who quietly slept in the stroller – waited in the stands at least a half hour before Sgt. Tony Martin and his fellow Soldiers marched in to abrupt applause. When the Soldiers were released to their loved ones shortly afterward, it created somewhat of a muddle as Family members and returnees rushed toward each other in jubilation. Mrs. Martin lit up when Sgt. Martin emerged from the crowd. “Happy, excited and relieved� was at first all she
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could extract from the moment. A few misty seconds later she said, “It’s a million pounds off my shoulders.� As the Martins carried on their reunion, others were busy locking lips, exchanging words of affection or expressing their feelings via tight, long hugs. Anne Serdula gladly bestowed the latter upon her son, Chaplain. (Capt.) Chip Gunther, breaking out in tears at the same time. His wife, Arzu; and sister A.J. joined in to form a group hug. “Glad to have him back,� said Serdula, finally letting go and dabbing her eyes with a tissue. While the sweet moments of return delighted family members, the mission Soldiers left behind gave them a sense of accomplishment, said 1st Lt. Stephen Carter. “I think we did a good job, considering we were not a full-size battalion,� said the Cleveland native. “We were a platoon-sized element holding the place of a battalion.� The 530th delivered critical supplies to several bases and conducted hundreds of combat patrols in the theater of operations. Lt. Col. Austin Elliott, the 530th commander, said he was proud of the work the unit was able to do. “I can’t say enough,� said the Soldier who has six deployments under his belt. “They are a remarkable group.� In addition to performing their core missions, the 530th did a sizable amount of humanitarian work as well. It helped rebuild schools and aided a welldigging effort to create permanent water sources for several villages. Elliot said he wanted his Soldiers to accomplish two things while in theater – set the example and establish a standard of excellent service. “They accomplished both,� he said.
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Donna Williams from the Department of Labor gives a class during a recent Transition Assistance Program employment workshop on preparing for job interviews. The Department of Labor and Virginia Employment Commission are responsible for many of the briefings during each TAP seminar.
ACAP Celebrates Two Decades of Service by Amy Perry Production/News Assistant Editor
The Army Career and Alumni Program started as a pilot in 1990 to prepare Soldiers, Department of the Army Civilians and their Families for separation from the Army in the face of the impending reductions to the size of the military. The pilot – which started with only six sites – quickly grew, fielding 55 sites at the end of its yearlong test phase. The ACAP of the 1990s gave pre-separation counseling to those transitioning to learn about the benefits and services available after they left the service. Employment assistance counseling was offered
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to assist with locating a new job. “The goal of that program was to transition job-ready personnel in a caring, organized and disciplined manner,� said Carmen M. Rohena Pastrana, Fort Lee’s ACAP transition services manager. “While the nation was reducing the size of its fighting forces, the Army wanted to take care of its own and it invested far beyond what any other service provided.� Over the years, the ACAP transitioned based on the current needs of the Army, said Pastrana. It introduced standardized, scripted briefings to ensure consistency. In 2000, a single client management system was developed to automate many services and allow servicemembers greater flexibility to tailor their transitioning needs. In 2004, the program transitioned into a web-based one to provide a more secure environment and offer more choices for the participants. Pastrana – who has worked at Fort Lee’s ACAP center since 2003 – said it’s vital for military members to start their transitioning as soon as they can. “It’s extremely important because we get our Soldiers ready for the transition to the civilian world,� she said. “After 20 years of active duty, we need to get them ready.� Today’s ACAP offers more than ever before, said Pastrana, and in the near future, it will offer even more to assist transitioning military members. “After a recent study by the United States Military Academy, ACAP will become a more robust and rich program,� she said. “ACAP will truly become a commander’s program as unit commanders will have oversight of and track their Soldiers’ progress through transition services. Additionally, ACAP is providing services that will be driven by a Soldier’s life choices. So whether a Soldier chooses to seek private employment, pursue higher education or start his or her own business, ACAP will have transition counseling and training for each of those paths.�
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OCS Board The Fort Lee Officer Candidate School Board will convene Feb. 16, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at the Soldier Support Center. Applications are due to the Strength Management Division no later than 4 p.m. Feb. 7. For details, call Angela Bragg at (804) 734-6402.
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tions, dessert and dancing to music by the Right On Band. A natural yellow diamond and a diamond bracelet will be raffled at the gala. Tickets will be sold prior to the event; winners do not need to be present to win. Gala tickets are $60 per person for active duty personnel and their Family members and $100 for civilians and retired military. To purchase tickets for the gala or raffle, call (757)7645232 or email gala@usohrcv.com.
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A briefing on teaching as a second career will be held Feb. 10, 10-11:30 a.m., at the Army Education Center, 700 Quarters Road, building 12400. The briefing is sponsored by Troops to Teachers, which pays up to $10,000 in stipends and bonuses to military members who become teachers. For details, call Troops to Teachers at (757) 683-3327 or visit www.odu.edu/troopstoteachers.
The Sea Service Leadership Association’s 25th annual Women’s Leadership Symposium for all service branches will be held March 5-6 at the Gaylord National Hotel and Convention Center in National Harbor, Md. Confirmed speakers include Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin Dempsey and Michele Flournoy, undersecretary of defense for policy. For details, contact Victoria Shapiro at (202) 414-0774 or vshapiro@susandavis.com.
A self-care class for parents who would like to obtain over-the-counter medications for children from Kenner Army Health Clinic Pharmacy is offered on the first Thursday of the month at 1 p.m. in the Preventive Medicine classroom on Kenner’s second floor. The next class is set for Feb. 2. For details or registration, call (804) 734-9125. Parents may also register at the Wilkerson Pediatric Clinic.
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The Central Virginia Chapter of the Transportation Corps Regimental Association will meet Feb. 8 at noon at the Lee Club. Officers will be confirmed and plans for the year’s events will be discussed. For details, visit https://www/tc-regt-association.org or email the chapter at cenvatcra@yahoo.com.
The USO of Hampton Roads and Central Virginia will hold its annual gala and silent auction on Feb. 11 at the Hampton Roads Convention Center, Hampton. “A Tribute to Wounded Warriors” is this year’s theme. Festivities will include a dinner program with entertainment by the Silver Strolling Strings, silent and live auc-
The Jessie J. Mayes Tri-Cities Chapter of the 555th Parachute Infantry Association Inc. will meet Feb. 1, 6 p.m., at the Regimental Club, building 2609, C Avenue, at Fort Lee. Prior airborne experience is not a prerequisite for membership or attending. For details, call (804) 590-1101.
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Texas Hold’em Texas Hold’em No Limit Tournaments will take place at the Sports Zone, building 3640, on Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29; and March 7, 14 and 21 with finals on March 28. There is a $5 registration fee. Multiple entries are allowed. Registration is at 5:30 p.m. on tournament days with play staring at 6 p.m. For details, call (804) 734-6678.
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Women’s Self-Defense Martial Arts is a one-hour group exercise class that combines martial arts and self-defense techniques to improve physical fitness levels. The class, for women only, meets Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7:30 p.m., at MacLaughlin Fitness Center. The cost is $48 a month. A fitness card can now be used for this class. For details, call (804) 734-6198.
Relocation Readiness Army Community Service offers four Relocation Readiness classes at Fort Lee. The Overseas Briefing is 9 a.m. - noon, at the Soldier Support Center on Feb. 15, March 21, April 18, May 16, June 20, July 18, Aug. 15 and Sept. 19. The other classes are 10 a.m. to noon at the ACS building. Hearts Apart will meet Feb. 3, March 2, April 6, May 4, June 1, July 6, Aug. 3 and Sept. 7. Immigration and Citizenship will meet Jan. 31, Feb. 28, March 27, April 24, May 28, June 26, July 31, Aug. 28 and Sept. 25. Sponsorship will meet Feb. 28, March 27, April 24, May 22, June 26, July 24, Aug. 28 and Sept. 25. ACS also holds a newcomers’ briefing every Monday at 2 p.m. at the Soldier Support Center. For details or registration, call (804) 734-6388.
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Choir Rehearsal
Sun. 10:00am
Sunday School/ New Members Class
Sun. 11:30am
Sunday Morning Worship Service
Welcome to Emmanuel Church of God in Christ where the pastor is friendly and the people are nice.
Just Moments from... • 1-95 & I-85 • Fort Lee (2 miles) • Southpark Mall • Historic Petersburg
“Independent & Fundamental”
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Pastor Carl G. Singleton, Sr. First Lady Andrea M. Singleton
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Call for our SPECIALS! 1025 S. Crater Rd. Apt. 13A Petersburg, VA 23805 Call me @ (804)733-6298 or Email us @ Cratersquare@ druckerandfalk.com
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FREE CLASSIFIED AD Advertising Policy & Deadlines QUALIFICATIONS FOR FREE ADS: • Eligibility: Active duty or retired military, their eligible family members and active or retired civil service employees • Free ads cannot be of a commercial nature (i.e., business opportunities, help wanted, etc.) and must be personal property of the eligible member. They also should not represent a sustained income or business or be sold or listed through agents or representatives. • When advertising a home for rent or home for sale, the home must be THE PRIMARY RESIDENCE. (All rental properties are considered to be paid ads.) • When advertising animals for sale, the ad will only be considered free if there is only one animal being sold. (LITTERS BEING SOLD ARE CONSIDERED PAID ADS) • The classified editor reserves the right to edit or refuse ads based on advertising policies.
HOW TO SUBMIT:
• No more than 5 ads per week, per household. • Free ads will not be accepted via official mailing channels such as guard mail or postage and fees paid indicia. Free ads will be accepted by fax, mail, delivery or Web site. See end of this ad for details. • We cannot accommodate phone inquiries regarding free classified ads. • Renewals, corrections and cancellations cannot be taken by phone and must be resubmitted. • Copy for free classified ads should be typed or printed legibly. • Ads which are illegible, too long or otherwise do not conform to instructions will not be published • Automotive ads must begin with make, model and year (in this order). • Real estate ads must begin with the name of the city, followed by the neighborhood. DEADLINE: 5pmcode___________________________________________________________________ Thursday the week prior to publication. Address and phone number must be included on form. City, state, ZIP Name of Person Placing Ad: Work phone# Home phone# ______________________________ Mailing Address: City, State, ZIP Code: Sponsor Rank/Rate/Grade____________________ Work Phone #: Home Phone #: Command: __________________________________________________________________________ Sponsor: Rank/Rate/Grade: Command: Include home # and/or address within text of ad. Approximately 25 characters (including spaces) per line.
For Sale-Out of Town 3582 Rawlings Rd, Rawlings, Va.3 BR,1 BA, brick ranch on 1.5 wooded acres. convenient to I-85 and Petersburg. $49,500 Call John at 434-953-8794
Email: Emmanuelcogic2004@yahoo.com
Phone: (804) 733-6301
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7204 Boydton Plank Rd., Petersburg, VA 23803
4BR 2BA full basement, 5 acre yd., on Smith Grove Rd., Dinwiddie City close to Petersburg. $1050/mo. $1050/deposit. Hugh 925-588-3664 netizena2003@yahoo.com
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LUXURY, NEW yet VINTAGE! ALL UTILITIES INCLUDED!!! Water, Sewer, Trash, ELECTRICITY, Internet & Cable TV FEATURES: STYLE/RATES • Controlled Entrance Starting at... • Washer & Dryer in each unit STUDIOS • Stainless Steel appliances $800.00 • Open floor plans • Granite Countertops 1 BEDROOMS • Maplewood cabinets $950.00 w/built in microwave • Ceiling fans in EVERY room 2 BEDROOMS • Large Windows $1150.00 • PET FRIENDLY - NO pet rent • FREE off-street parking CONTACT US AT: 804-363-4555 • Elevator Access tdaniel@legendpropertygroup.com • Dishwasher www.legendpropertygroup.com • Views of Downtown
(804) 526-0502 1001 Blvd. Colonial Heights, VA 23834 Aimee Bradley Property Manager
APARTMENTS Colonial Heights $710/month 1500 Concord Ave. 2BR, 1.5BA townhouse. W/D hookups. Rent includes water, trash & sewer. Colonial Heights $595/month A & B Dupuy Ave. 2BR, 1BA. Living Rm, all electric, close to shopping, restaurants & Ft. Lee.
Convenient to I-95 and I-85 and Shopping Centers
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Tanglewood Apartments 1, 2 & 3 Bedrooms Available (oor plans up to 1200 sq.ft.) 6 & 12 Month Leases • Small Pets Welcome • Swimming Pool & Fitness Center
(804) 733-8710 1700 Johnson Road, #2D • Petersburg, VA 23805 Managed by Drucker & Falk, LLC
Colonial Heights $650/month 312 Brookedge Dr. 2BR, 1BA. Living Rm, eat-in kitchen, all electric.
HOUSES Hopewell $850 $795/month Gloucester Dr. 3BR, 1BA, Lg eat-in kitchen, living rm, back deck, great yard. Won’t last. Hopewell $1300/month 602 Terrace Ave. 4BR, 2BA, living rm, din. room, eat in kitchen, Florida rm, 1 car gar with work space & additional parking. Petersburg $1200/month 324 Clairmouth St., 10 miles to Ft. Lee. 4BR, 2BA, liv room, din room, lg. kit, washer/dryer included. Totally renovated.
Riverside PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) is opening a new center in Petersburg, VA. Riverside PACE is part of Riverside Health System, a private not-for-profit healthcare company chartered in 1916 and one of Eastern Virginia’s largest employers. Riverside PACE empowers those who join to remain in their communities by providing comprehensive medical and social services. We are searching for experienced, dedicated individuals to join our team in the following positions: • Registered Dietician • Physical Therapist • Occupational Therapist • Therapy Manager (PT or OT) • Speech Therapist • Enrollment Coordinator • Clinical Manager (RN) • Home Care Manager • Social Worker Manager • Recreation Therapy Manager All candidates must have at least 1 yr exp. working with a frail and elderly population. To learn more about the positions or to apply go to www.riversideonline.com/careers.
Disputanta $1600/month 5986 Hawks Perch Ln., 2,500 sqft. on 3 acres. 4BRs, 2.5 bath, washer/dryer, fridge, microwave, all electric. Eat in kit, lg liv rm, fam rm, formal din rm. 2 car att. garage. Tile downstairs, carpet upstairs. December 1 move in ready. Call for more information. Colonial Heights $950/month 155 Chesterfield Ave., 3BR, 1.5 bath, Florida rm, dining & living rooms, eat in kitchen. Full basement.
For Rent-To Share Prince George Share 4 BR, 2BA, kit., LR, DR, full house privledges, $750/mo. + $750/dep. includes all utils. & interent. Gina 804-586-8280
For Sale-Lots PG County Large private lot at pond. Close to Ft Lee $39K FSBO 804-898-0069
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