Serving the community of Fort Lee,Virginia, since 1941 Fort Lee Vol. 72, No. 28 July 12, 2012 WHAT’S INSIDE Page 23 Soldiers Support Wheelchair Games Teens Bake Cookies, Learn Life Skills Page 3 Page 18 Post Residents Get ‘Life at Lee’ Invite Commentary .................................. Page 2 Army Civilians Column .................. Page 5 Off Duty in the Community .......... Page 7 Kenner Connection ...................... Page 11 Sgt. McGillicuddy’s Crossword..... Page 21 Calendar of Events................ Pages 25-29 Fourth at the Fort Annual Independence Day Celebration Draws Thousands See Page 12
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Serving the community of Fort Lee,Virginia, since 1941
Army Civilians Column ..................Page 5Off Duty in the Community ..........Page 7Kenner Connection ......................Page 11Sgt. McGillicuddy’s Crossword.....Page 21Calendar of Events................Pages 25-29
Fourth at the FortAnnual Independence Day Celebration Draws Thousands
See Page 12
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Soldiers and civilians enjoy the festivities at the annual Fourth at the Fourth celebration at Fort Lee. See more photos on Page 12. Photo by Debra Fulk.
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COMMENTARY
by Jason Alderman
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from year to year. But going more than a few hundred dollars
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owe or have refunded is probably your W-4 form. That’s
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retirement).
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by Jason Alderman
I’m usually a pretty savvy traveler, but a recent car rental mishap reminded me that even when you take every precaution, things still can go awry.
While planning a family vacation to Panama, I searched online for rental cars. One lower-cost rental car agency I’d never used before offered a significantly lower rate than the others. Ignoring the little
voice in my head, I decided to try it.
was only one hour late, when I arrived bleary-eyed at the counter I was told that my car had already been given away – but
the price. After getting the runaround from the company’s United States-based customer service department and learning that everyone else’s rates had climbed equally high, I was basically stuck.
A reservation isn’t necessarily a guarantee; when traveling abroad, use trusted vendors – especially if it sounds too good to be true; and do better due diligence by researching travel columnists and message boards for rental tips, possible pitfalls and customer complaints.
(usually cheaper online than by phone).
Priceline, Orbitz or Hotwire (although, I’ll
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airfare and lodging.I usually open several browser tabs to
compare rentals side by side. Rates change constantly, so today’s price may be much lower (or higher) than tomorrow’s. Other
Avoid Rude Rental Car Surprises While Traveling
Should You Adjust Your Tax Withholding?
SEE RENTALS, PAGE 9
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NEWS
All residents of the Villages at Fort Leeand the organizations that are dedicated totheir support are invited to a July 21 cel-ebration on post that will include food, mu-sic, games and prize giveaways.The 4th annual “Life at Lee” event –
sponsored by Fort Lee CommonwealthCommunities, LLC – will take place from11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Welcome Center,1510 Sisisky Blvd. Admission is free.Barbecue food is being provided by
Nanny’s Catering Service. Donated prizesfrom local vendors include a flat screentelevision, a Kindle Fire, a PlayStation3 andan Xbox Kinect. Also among the event ac-tivities for youths are a bounce house, facepainting, the Splash Park, temporary tattoosand more. There will be a fire safety trailer,and Sparky the Fire Dog will drop by toshare a special safety message.“We view this annual event as an expres-
sion of thanks to the service members andFamilies residing with us on post,” saidCasey Surley, community director for theVillages at Fort Lee. “It’s also a way tobring the on-post community together and
allow them to experience all the benefitsthat Fort Lee has to offer.”While touting the success of past Life
at Lee events, Surley gave a nod to sup-porting organizations like the Directorateof Emergency Services; the InstallationSafety Office; Army Community Service;American Red Cross; Directorate of Plans,Training, Mobilization and Security; theU.S. Army Garrison Public Affairs Office;Child, Youth and School Services; Familyand Morale, Welfare and Recreation; Armyand Air Force Exchange Services; Fort LeeCredit Union and Sun Trust Bank, just toname a few.“The amount of participation from sup-
porting organizations is a good indicator ofFort Lee’s commitment to the welfare ofmilitary Families,” Surley noted. “They aresending a message … no matter what yourneeds are, we’re here to help.”For more information about the Life
at Lee celebration, call Priscilla Lewis at(804) 733-1558.
– Staff Reports
Annual Celebration Heralds ‘Life at Lee’
Fort Lee youths have fun at the Splash Park while their parentscheck out the many display and information booths at the 2011Life at Lee celebration here.
FILE PHOTO
(LEFT) With the help of “Drunk Driving Goggles,” two 49thQuartermaster Group Soldiers learn first-hand how alcohol im-pairs judgment and motor skills. The demonstration was part ofa recent Safety Stand-down Day at Fort Lee Training Area 19.(ABOVE) Mary Ann Crispin from Kenner Army Health Clinic dis-cusses the importance of good nutrition and healthy habits at theevent. Among the participating agencies were KAHC, the VirginiaState Police, the Installation Safety Office, Army CommunityService and others.
CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
‘Braking’ For Safety
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by Keith DesboisCASCOM Public Affairs
When there is a natural disaster or large-scale emergency, local resources can become overwhelmed. The 7th annual Worldwide Mortuary Affairs Conference, held in June, provided a venue for both military and civilian partners to exchange information on planning support for such situations.
The goal of the three-day conference was to bring the mortuary affairs com-munity together to share the latest infor-mation, identify gaps and discuss areas to focus on for the federal response process in support of local jurisdictions.
“When you have a conference like this, it is important to bring everybody together because you get the face-to-face interaction and start the planning before an event happens,” said Colleen Chipper, director of operations, Joint Mortuary Affairs Center, U.S. Army Quartermaster School. “If something were to happen in the next few months or years, we have points of contact to call, and we know what their capabilities are.”
The conference provided opportunities to share information through panel discus-
MA Conference Focuses on Emergency Management Partnerships
sions and presentations. Panel members provided an overview on their agencies’ roles and responsibilities in scenarios cre-ated for fatality management. Agencies, which included the 49th Quartermaster Group, Air National Guard, Disaster Mortuary Operational Response Team,
FBI, Armed Forces Medical Examiner’s System, and the Virginia State Medical Examiner’s Office, provided briefings on topics including policy, equipment, force structure and capabilities of military, fed-eral and civilian organizations.
“This is an important venue, and we
are really lucky to have leaders who sup-port this type of conference,” said Lee C. Green, director, Joint Mortuary Affairs Center.
Many of the discussions related to an international mass fatality event, hosted by the New York City Office of Chief Medical Examiner, Emergency Management Division, that many of the agencies participated in earlier this year.
The exercise brought together domes-tic and international experts and leaders in mass fatality management, including JMAC personnel, to explore incident management, discuss lessons learned and define best practices to enhance future re-sponses and coordination.
“We have been advocating expanding the exercise to include a mortuary affairs piece for active duty, reserve and National Guard forces,” said Green. “This way, we can practice integrating our personnel with civil authorities for real world train-ing.”
The conference here allowed partner-ships to be enhanced between the civil community and Department of Defense for mortuary affairs and casualty assis-tance in order to better support emergen-cy situations.
Members of the Fort Lee Emergency Management Team, in conjunc-tion with their civil partners, participate in a panel discussion on joint emergency response to a natural disaster. The panel was one of many presentations during the 7th annual Worldwide Mortuary Affairs Conference, held in June, at the Larkin Conference Center.
PHOTO BY KEITH DESBOIS
Lee Offices Committed to Exceptional Family Membersby Kimberly K. FritzFamily/Community Life Reporter
Military life can be difficult enough for the average Family conquering the typical separations, moves and unique challenges; however, when faced with the same demands and the care of an exceptional Family member having access to more support is almost a must.
Additional helping hands can be found at the two Department of Defense’s Exceptional Family Member Program offices supporting Fort Lee’s military members and their Families enrolled in the program. The medical support office located at Kenner Army Health Clinic and the community support office at Army Community Service are the installation’s two support offices for EFMP.
EFMP works with other military and civilian agencies to provide comprehensive and coordinated community support, housing, education, medical and personnel ser-vices to Families with special needs, regardless of service branch, said Judy Eoff, the program’s manager at ACS.
She works to bring information and resources to Families enrolled in the program. Whether it’s a spouse or
a child with a physical, emotional, developmental or intel-lectual disorder that requires special treatment, education, training or counseling, Eoff said she is there to help.
“The two offices work very closely together, but what we do is different,” she said.
An important difference between the two is that the medical EFMP office is part of the program’s mandate that ensures Family members have access to adequate care at their duty stations while the ACS office acts as a source of information, education and support.
The medical services handles all enrollments, updates, terminating enrollments and overseas screenings for Family members, Eoff said.
The EFMP at ACS offers a resource library with hun-dreds of books and DVDs available to Families enrolled in the program and additional support.
“We facilitate support groups when there is an inter-est,” Eoff said. “They haven’t been terribly successful here so I maintain a database of local community support groups outside the gate or chat groups available online (categorized by disability) for anyone interested in find-ing support through group discussions.”
Eoff also is available to help parents with one-on-one special education training.
“A lot of our Family members have school-aged chil-dren who are learning to navigate through the complex special education process and I serve as their advocate,” she said. “By the time they leave here, they’ve learned to negotiate the system.”
Eoff sends out monthly newsletters and a mini-newslet-ter to keep community members aware of offerings avail-able to EFMs.
“Recently, the USO-sponsored a trip to Kings Dominion that many of our eligible Families participated in,” she said.
Essentially, Eoff said she wants to be there for Families whether they need information, a referral or just an ear to bend.
“Some times people get so frustrated that they don’t know where to go to get the service they need,” she said. “I help anyway I can.”
EFMP at ACS also facilitates the Respite Care Program available to eligible Families.
For more information, call (804) 734-6388.
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Cool SplashLast week was a scorcher.
Temperatures hit 100 degrees plus inthe Tri-City Area for five consecutivedays. The hot weather may have beena factor in the few numbers present atthe Sisisky Splash Park July 6. Only
two Families were on hand during theearly afternoon hours. That didn’t spoilthe fun for 3-year-old Alex Almond and4-year-old Silas Macumber. They frol-icked and splashed around in the facil-ity they had all to themselves.
(CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT) Alex Almondtests the waters with his foot at the
Silas Macumber takes a break under one
a stroll as streams and spouts of watershoot by him.
PHOTOS BYT.ANTHONY BELL
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Petersburg Offers Free Museum AdmissionOffering an exciting agenda of reenactments, dis-
plays, lectures and living history programs, the muse-ums and historical sites in nearby Petersburg are great places to explore the city’s 400-year legacy.
The sites include Blandford Church and Cemetery, Centre Hill Museum and the Siege Museum, and they’re all waiving admission for active duty person-nel and their Families through Labor Day. The city has joined a Blue Star Families program.
The Old Blandford Church and Cemetery is rich in Colonial, Revolutionary War, War of 1812 and Confederate history. Built in 1735 and featuring 15 stained glass windows exquisitely designed by Louis Comfort Tiffany, the church now serves as a memorial shrine dedicated to the 30,000 war dead buried on its grounds.
The oldest grave marker at the cemetery is from
1702, which predates the official record of interments that began in 1843. Gen. William T. Mahone, hero of the Battle of the Crater; John Herbert Claiborne, the physician in charge of all military hospitals in Petersburg during the 1864 siege; and Robert Bolling, one of Petersburg’s first major land owners and real estate developers, are among the many buried there. The site is located at 319 S. Crater Road.
Famous for its annual “ghost watch” tour, the Centre Hill Museum is a bastion of Petersburg histo-ry. Through guided tours, visitors learn about Centre Hill’s role in the Civil War and the two presidential visits to the house. Examples of 18th, 19th and 20th century decorative arts, many from the Petersburg area, are also exhibited. Centre Hill Mansion and Museum is located at 1 Centre Hill Ave.
Located at 15 West Bank St., the Siege Museum in-
terprets civilian life in Petersburg before, during and immediately after the Civil War. Through artifacts, documents and photographs, emphasis is given to the 10-month siege of Petersburg (June 1864 - April 1865) – the longest period of time that an American city has been under a military siege.
In addition to the permanent exhibitions, visitors to the Siege Museum can view the film, “The Echoes Still Remain,” an 18-minute production that explores Petersburg’s involvement in the Civil War.
All of the museums are open from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday, and from 1-5 p.m. on Sunday.
For additional information, visit www.petersburg-va.org/tourism or call (804) 733-2400.
This edition of the Traveller also features a special “Know Your Neighbor” feature about Petersburg on Pages 16-17.
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NEWS BRIEFS
Bull Command ChangeCol. Edward Cathright will assume command of the
Bull Dental Clinic from Col. James Thompson on July17, 10 a.m., at the Lee Club. The ceremony is open tothe Fort Lee community.For details, call (804) 734-9614.
IG VisitTheDepartment of theArmy InspectorGeneralTeam
will conduct a session for Family members at Fort Leeon July 19, 11 a.m. - noon, in the post IG Office, build-ing 9028. The purpose is to discuss Behavioral Healthand/or the Integrated Disability Evaluation System.The team will receive complaints, grievances and
requests for assistance as well as evidence of what maybe fraud, waste and abuse.Complaints also may be sent to Inspector General
(SAIG-AC), 1700 Army Pentagon, Washington, DC20310-1700 or telephoned to (703) 695-1500 (DSN225-1500) or (800) 424-9098 or (703) 693-5080.
Amazon Job FairThe Fort Lee Army Career and Alumni Program is
hosting a job fair Aug. 1, noon - 2 p.m., at the SoldierSupport Center, building 3400, Room 126. Targetedcandidates are military officers and senior non-com-missioned officers with bachelor’s degrees. Amazonhas job opportunities for operations managers.For details, visitwww.amazon.com/military or contact
Sale each week with a new selection of products.The sale items are near the front entrance to the
store. The sale has bargains of up to 50 percent off.
Movie NightThe244thQuartermasterBattalionFamilyReadiness
Group is hosting a movie night on July 13, 6:30 p.m., atthe Soldier Support Center, 1401 BAve. “We Bought aZoo” is the featured film.
Kenner FeedbackThe Kenner Army Health Clinic wants its patients
to have the best possible experience while receivinghealth care. Any Tricare beneficiary with a compli-ment, suggestion or concern about KAHC services isasked to first speak with his or her treatment team (doc-tor, nurse, social worker, dietitian, pharmacist, thera-pist and other professionals).Those who feel their concerns are not being ad-
dressed may text them to the Kenner patient advocate
at (804) 267-0338. This employee is specifically desig-nated to manage feedback from clients and work withmanagement and employees to facilitate resolutions.
PWOC LiteThe Protestant Women of the Chapel is offering two
summer programs for the Fort Lee community. The LiteSummer Session runs Thursdays through July 26, 9:30-11 a.m., and the Evening PWOC Lite runs Wednesdaysthrough July 25, 5:30-7 p.m. at Memorial Chapel at thecorner of Sisisky Boulevard and Battle Drive.Watchcare is available for children 1-5 years old.
There are activities for older kids.For details, call (253) 312-8172.
FAST ClassThe 60-day Functional Academic Skills Training –
or FAST – class is being offered online for preparationfor the Armed Forces Classification Test.For details, visit the Education Center, 700 Quarters
Road, building 12400, or call (804) 765-3570 andspeak to a counselor.
PPE RequirementsAll motorcycle riders entering Fort Lee are required
to use the same personal protective equipment, or PPE,as military personnel, according to the Safety Office.Although the current Fort Lee Policy 3-08 outlines PPE
requirements for military members, Army Regulation385-10 applies to all riders on anArmy installation.Additional information can be found on the Safety
Office web page at www.lee.army.mil.
Consumer AdvocacyArmy Community Service, in partnership with
the Better Business Bureau, offers a program calledMilitary Line Consumer Advocacy. It makes resourcesaccessible to military personnel who have been the tar-get of unscrupulous predatory business practices.The Military Line Consumer Advocacy program also
fills a critical gap for military members moving to a newcommunity and looking for a trustworthy business.For details, call the BBB at (804) 648-0030 or the
ACS Financial Team at 734-7952.
10-Miler TrainingThe inside three lanes of the 23rd Quartermaster
Brigade Track adjacent to the Post Field House are re-served for Fort Lee Army 10-Miler Team Training onthese dates from 5:30-7:30 p.m.: July 25, Aug. 8 and22, Sept. 5 and 19, and Oct. 3 and 17.The other lanes and the grassy area in the center of
the track will be available for others to use.
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by Police Lead Sgt. Rico WilliamsProvost Marshal Office Police Operations
The use of non-hands-free cellular tele-phones while operating a motor vehicle onFort Lee is prohibited. The use of a hands-free cellular telephone is authorized if theuse does not impede the operator’s abilityto control the vehicle.A motor vehicle operator who holds a
cellular telephone in the immediate prox-imity of their ear or eye while their vehicleis in motion is presumed to be engaged ina call. No person shall operate a cellulartelephone to engage in a call of any type,hands-free device or not, when approachedor engaged by a law enforcement or secu-rity officer.Driver DistractionsThe use of a non-hands free cellular
telephone while driving is authorizedfor the sole purpose of communicatingan emergency situation with an emer-gency response operator, such as the FireDepartment or Police Department. Everyattempt however will be made to pull overand stop your vehicle before making sucha call.Vehicle operators on a Department of
Defense installation and operators of gov-ernment-owned vehicles shall not use cellphones unless the vehicle is safely parkedor unless they are using a hands-free de-vice. The wearing of any other portableheadphones, earphones, or other listen-ing devices (except or hands-free cellularphones) while operating a motor vehicleis prohibited. Use of those devices impairsdriving and masks or prevents recognitionof emergency signals, alarms, announce-ments, the approach of vehicles and humanspeech. DoD safety guidelines should notethe potential for driver distractions suchas eating and drinking, operating radios,CD players, global positioning equipment,etc. Whenever possible this should only bedone when the vehicle is safely parked.JuvenilesNew drivers who are 16 or 17 years of
age are restricted from using any type ofcell phone or mobile electronic devicewhile driving, even with hands-free acces-sories. A cell phone or mobile electronicdevice may be used, by a driver of any
PMO Reminds Drivers ofFort Lee Cell Phone Policy
age, in an emergency situation, when con-tacting an emergency response operator, ahospital, physician’s office, health clinic,ambulance company or fire or police de-partment.Mobile Electronic DeviceThe act defines a “mobile electronic de-
vice” as any hand-held or other portableelectronic equipment capable of provid-ing data communication between two ormore people. Included are devices for textmessaging or paging, personal digital as-sistants, laptop computers, equipment ca-pable of playing video games or digitalvideo disks, or equipment on which digi-tal photographs are taken or transmitted.A mobile electronic device does not in-clude audio equipment or any equipmentinstalled in the vehicle to provide navi-gation, emergency, or other assistance tothe driver or video entertainment to pas-sengers in the vehicle’s rear seats.The goal of the Fort Lee Police is to en-
hance traffic safety in our community andto increase public awareness of the dan-gers of distracted driving.”Incidents involving the use of cell
phones without a hands-free device whileoperating a motor vehicle increased in2011. More than 120 citations were issuedin 2011, an indication that education andenforcement efforts were focused on safe-ty over the long run.
Take The PledgeThe fight to end distracted driv-
ing starts with you. Make the com-mitment to drive phone-free today.Distracted driving kills and in-
jures thousands of people eachyear. I pledge to do these things:
or talking on the phone while driv-ing.
speak out if the driver in my car isdistracted.
violation in my pocket for otherthings.
Family to drive phone-free.
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KENNER CONNECTION
by Maj. Jackie ReszetarKAHC Environmental Health Chief
The Wet Bulb Globe Temperature is a composite tem-perature used to estimate the effect of temperature, hu-midity and solar radiation on humans.
In the late 1950s, at the U.S. Marine Corps Recruit Depot on Parris Island in South Carolina, there was particularly high humidity and the Marines were required to perform high intensity exercise in uniform. Subsequently, there was a significant number of casualties due to heat stroke.
As a result, the Department of the Navy commissioned studies on the effects of heat on exercise performance. These studies resulted in a heat index called the Wet Bulb Globe Temperature.
The WBGT was later used by researchers as an easily measured general heat-stress index, and over time its use has become more widespread in workplaces and sporting situations. In 1989, WBGT was suggested as an interna-tional standard (ISO 7243).
The WBGT is measured by a simple three-temperature element device:
1. The natural wet-bulb temperature, which consists of a thermometer with its bulb covered with a wettened cot-ton wick supplied with distilled water from a reservoir. The cotton wick will always be wet, allowing continuous evaporative cooling of the thermometer’s bulb, simulat-ing the evaporation of sweat. The natural wet-bulb ther-mometer, like the black globe thermometer is not shielded from wind or radiation. This thermometer represents the
integrated effect of humidity, wind and radiation. 2. The black globe temperature, which usually consists
of a 150 mm (6-inch) black globe with a thermometer lo-cated at the center. The black globe temperature repre-sents the integrated effects of radiation and wind.
3. The (shade) air temperature, which consists of a thermometer shielded from radiation – generally by being placed in a weather screen. It is the standard temperature normally quoted in weather observations and forecasts.
WBGT instruments are available commercially, but they are fairly expensive, requiring regular maintenance if they are to produce accurate values.
Contact the Environmental Health Office at (804) 734-9625 for information regarding WBGT equipment and training.
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CelebrationA
Fit For A NationFourth at theFort Reason forCommunity Revelry
(CLOCKWISEFROMABOVE)Country artist Justin Mooreperforms for the thousandsgathered for the Fourthat the Fort celebration atWilliams Stadium July 4.
military members pack thestadium areas to see the
-fied spectator sports patri-
a smile despite 100-degreetemperatures.
PHOTOS BY DEBRA FULK
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The Fort Lee garrison commander and other Army of-ficials are meeting with the public for the second time Monday, 7 p.m., to discuss off-post lodging policies for Soldiers attending resident training here.
The meeting will be in the multi-purpose room at the Army Logistics University on Fort Lee.
The main topic of a Feb. 27 public meeting here was the Institutional Training Directed Lodging and Meal Policy, which governs how students are housed and fed while in a temporary duty status.
ITDLMP pays actual lodging costs through Army cen-tralized billing and requires Soldiers attending The Army School System training and Army Logistics University courses to stay on post in Army Lodging or off post in contracted properties that are part of the Lodging Success Program.
During the February meeting, local business owners and others raised questions about the process and require-ments for selection to the LSP. Some of the questions required further research and consideration, and the out-comes will be shared at the upcoming meeting with op-portunities for additional questions to be answered.
The meeting is open to the public. Attendees may enter post through the Mahone Avenue Gate near ALU or the Lee Avenue Gate.
Fort Lee visitors without a Department of Defense de-cal on their vehicle must have a driver’s license, proof of insurance and current vehicle registration. All adults must present a state or federal government-issued picture ID to enter.
Media planning to attend should notify Stephen Baker at (804) 734-6965 or 691-1856 or [email protected] by noon Monday.
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William E. Johnson III is proud of Petersburg. He’s quick to point out its rich history and boast about the “small-town feel” that’s ac-
cented by lively eateries and an assortment of museums and entertainment venues.
“This is a safe community, a warm and friendly com-munity,” the city manager said during a recent interview. Acknowledging that its outward appearance in some areas often leads to misconceptions about poverty and a high crime rate, Johnson stressed that the Cockade City is deter-mined to be a good neighbor to Fort Lee and is particularly welcoming of military members and their Families.
“Come to Petersburg and experience it,” is his invitation to the post community. The city was involved in both the American Revolution and the Civil War and regularly cel-ebrates its past as it builds its future. Founded at the fall line of Appomattox River in 1752, Petersburg is also significant in African-American history as the home to one of the oldest free black settlements in Virginia (Pocahontas Island) and of two Baptist churches founded in the late 18th century that are among the oldest black congregations in the nation.
The area was inhabited long before English settlers ar-rived in 1607 to find the Appamatuck tribe cultivat-
ing corn and tobacco. Archaeologists have found evidence of Native Americans on Pocahontas Island as early as 6500 B.C.
“Petersburg has unique amenities,” said Johnson, not-
ing the variety and quality of local restaurants, particu-larly in the Old Towne area of the city. He said he often sees military personnel din-ing downtown, having cho-sen the local cuisine over chain restaurants available elsewhere in the greater Tri-City Area. Local cuisine in Petersburg has an interna-tional flare, ranging from tra-ditional English pub fare to South American dishes and from deli and diner specials to Greek and Italian entrees.
Old Towne now boasts a cigar bar that opened recent-ly, said Johnson, giving to-bacco aficionados a variety of ways to please their taste buds.
The downtown area is also being revitalized by new hous-ing. Old industrial buildings and schools have been turned into lofts that provide living space in the midst of the city’s after-hours entertainment and dining district. Other loft and apartment projects that repurpose old buildings are in the works as well. A few subdivisions still have building lots available, Johnson said.
The city, with a popu-lation of about 32,000, has three museums – the Siege Museum, Centre Hill Museum and Blandford Church. They are now part of the Blue Star Families program that provides free admission to active duty military members and their Families between Memorial Day and Labor Day. The Siege Museum tells the sto-ry of life in the city during the 10-month Union siege that brought the Civil War to a close. Centre Hill has per-manent and temporary ex-hibits on Petersburg history. The mansion is known for its examples of 18th, 19th
and 20th century decorative arts. Blandford, built in 1735, is best known for its 15 commemorative Tiffany stained glass windows.
Newcomers may overlook Petersburg’s rich and di-verse history, said Johnson, who also made note of
the many historical marker visitors will find throughout the city. “Petersburg played a significant role in the develop-ment of Virginia and bringing the nation back together” with
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the end of the Civil War, he said.Ships plying the Appomattox River and farms surround-
ing the city made Petersburg a trading center even in colonial times, said Johnson. Tobacco once had a major role in the city’s economy with warehouses and cigarette manufacturing.
Today’s major employer in Petersburg is Southside Regional Medical Center. Among the industries are Boehringer-Ingelheim Chemicals; Seward Luggage of Mercury Luggage Manufacturing Co., the last maker of college foot lockers; Brenco of Amsted Industries, a manufacturer of railroad rolling stock; and Glenna Jean Manufacturing Co., maker of award-winning bedding for babies and older children. King’s Famous Barbecue, a popu-lar local restaurant, also ships its sauce worldwide.
The Old Towne area was the backdrop for camera crews shooting a movie about President Abraham Lincoln last December. Director Steven Spielberg said the “remarkable period architecture found in Richmond and Petersburg make central Virginia the ideal location for this production.” The film focuses on Lincoln’s last four months. He spent two of the last three weeks of his life at City Point in nearby pres-ent-day Hopewell where he conferred with Gen. Ulysses S. Grant and visited troops during the Siege of Petersburg, which led to Gen. Robert E. Lee’s surrender at Appomattox Courthouse.
Historical programs offered by the National Park Service or the city museums include frequent walking tours and lec-tures in Old Towne. Military members stationed at Fort Lee have participated in a number of community service projects
in the historic area and helped Habitat for Humanity revital-ize some residential areas.
Petersburg has an 18-hole golf course, Dogwood Trace, and it offers free golf lessons to city youth. The city’s
Parks and Leisure Services offer summer tennis and golf instruction for youths (ages 6-12) and both programs are full this year. The public library branches offer reading and film programs for kids, too. Ground has been broken for a new library facility; the $12.6 million structure will offer expanded services at the corner of Washington and Market streets downtown.
Monthly Friday for the Arts evenings draw visitors to art openings and exhibits, concerts and other cultural events. The Petersburg Area Art League is based in Old Towne and offers gallery exhibits, concerts and art classes for people of all ages.
Thursday Night Thunder is a classic car and motorcycle show. Vehicles are parked in the downtown shopping area each Thursday night in the spring, summer and fall, begin-ning at 5:30 p.m. Participation is free to the public and ve-hicle owners.
Antique and specialty shops, restaurants, art galler-ies and music venues are open during the car show.
Thursday Concerts are held during the summer at the Old Towne Civic Center, 7 p.m. - midnight.
In addition to building a new library, the city is studying the feasibility of a hotel and convention center project in the historic area. It is also planning to build a new city hall, said Johnson. Petersburg Mayor Brian Moore and City Council
adopted their first economic development strategic plan in February. Johnson anticipates it will guide the city in cre-ating additional destinations and recreational amenities for residents and visitors.
Petersburg, said its city manager, is working hard to im-prove both its outward appearance and what it has to offer residents. From street paving to encouraging new business-es, the city is busy building its future and keeping its citizens and visitors secure, he said.
Like most localities in America, Petersburg has ex-perienced a drop in its crime rate, said Johnson. In
addition to the national trends, he attributes Petersburg’s reduction in crime to targeted police task forces that are es-tablished as needed and to community involvement, espe-cially through strong Neighborhood Watch programs.
Johnson said he looks forward to participating in more ac-tivities at Fort Lee and learning more about the military side of the Tri-City Area. “Everybody should be good neighbors. It’s the only way to be vibrant and successful,” he said.
Editor’s Note: This is the first article in a six-part series that will focus on the communities surrounding Fort Lee. The goal of the overall presentation is to increase awareness of the localities among service members and their Families and promote the strong partnership that exists between Fort Lee and its closest neighbors. Readers are encouraged to share their thoughts about the series or the highlighted com-munities through our Facebook site at www.facebook.com/ftleetraveller.
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(FROM LEFT) Inner tubes, kayaks and canoes are popular modes of summer transportation on the Appomattox River. The river’s fall line is at Petersburg.
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The City of Petersburg’s website is www.petersburg-va.org. Its Facebook page may be found at www.facebook.com/pages/Petersburg-Virginia. The city welcomes comments.
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Amaya Kittles, 6, flashes President Barack Obama a big smile as he and the first lady greet White House visitors on July 4. First Sgt. Anthony D. Kittles, Amaya's father, is assigned to Romeo Company, 262nd Quartermaster Battalion. Kittles, his wife Camille and son Anthony Jr. were also guests for a White House barbecue, concert and fireworks. This photo of Amaya was chosen to be the White House photo of the day. "Amaya enjoyed her chat with the president," her dad said.
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Meet Molly – But Hands Off EggsMolly, a killdeer, is the new mascot at the Technical
Logistics College on the Army Logistics University cam-pus. She’s done wonders for morale during the recent heat wave, said Chief Warrant Officer 5 Vickie Vachon, direc-tor of Quartermaster warrant officer training.
“Molly’s got people talking in the hallways,” said Vachon. “Especially on these hot days, it is encouraging to see that bird just stick with it.” Molly apparently laid her eggs on June 27, not long before the sweltering weath-er and a couple of damaging storms arrived in the area.
Killdeer are in the plover family and are a federally protect-ed species of shore birds that nest inland. Post Game Warden Mike Johnson has strung yellow “Police Line – Do Not Cross” tape around the nesting bird outside building 12500.
Molly has a number of battle buddies besides Johnson.
Animal lovers Mary Mitchem, the dean’s assistant, and Doris Pegram, an instructor, called Johnson for help be-cause they thought she was injured and the mercury had already topped 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Pegram checked on her after the June 29 and 30 storms.
Another battle buddy is a mocking bird in a nearby tree – it chased off an egg-hungry crow that tried to chase Molly off her nest, said Pegram.
There are several killdeer nests on post. People are asked to stay away from the nesting birds. Predators fol-low human tracks to nests and take the eggs, said Dana Bradshaw, a biologist with the Directorate of Public Works.
– Staff ReportsMolly is one of the killdeer nesting on Fort Lee.
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ACROSS 5. The conductor of a military band 6. Solemn bugle call 9. A flute-like music instrument that often accompanies drums in ceremonial military band unit.10. Name for a stick some-times used by a bandmaster11. Bugle calls are associated with this branch of the Army13. Brass instrument with no keys14. “Taps” is sounded to ex-tinguish lights and pay tribute at funerals 15. Phrases and expres-sions repeated in rhythmic sequence; used to keep mili-tary marching or running ele-ments uniform in appearance16. Artist who recorded a
memorable rock-inspired, in-strumental version of “The Star-Spangled Banner”
DOWN 1. Tune played for the presi-dent of the United States 2. Birthplace of “The Star-Spangled Banner” (two words) 3. Flutes, saxophones and bas-soons are included in this group of musical instruments 4. This military band is nick-named “The President’s Own” 7. “My Country, ’Tis of Thee” is similar in music to this song (four words) 8. Sang a popular and most soulful rendition of “America the Beautiful”12. Carries a mace and di-rects a band (two words)
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Doris Moffitt – a Women’s Army Corps veteran from Frazier Park, Calif., who recently participated in the National Veterans Wheelchair Games in Richmond – shares happy memories from her days in uniform during a June 27 tour, led by Dove Brown, of the U.S. Army Women’s Museum. The circumstantial visit was set in motion when American Red Cross volunteer Christy Carneal found transportation, funded by the Colonial Heights Post 284 Chapter of the American Legion, for Moffitt and her wheelchair. The tour was a dream fulfilled for Moffitt, who served as a WAC from 1965-70.
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Museum Visit
BOSS Clean UpFort Lee’s Pfc. Jeremy Bennett tosses old tires into a pile on the banks of the Appomattox River June 27. Bennett was one of roughly 20 Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers volunteers who participated in a Friends of the Lower Appomattox River ef-fort to spruce up a stretch of the waterway.
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TRICARE Online, the Department ofDefense patient portal, offers convenient,safe and secure access to personal healthdata including allergy profile, medicationprofile, problem lists, encounter notes, andeven lab results.Users can currently access TOL using
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Every year, competitive athletes from around theworld join together in the National Veterans WheelchairGames for a week of games including archery, swimming,weight-lifting, basketball, quad rugby and more. It is theworld’s largest such event.The 32nd annual competition was held June 25-30 in
Richmond. The event was hosted by McGuire VeteransAffairs Medical Center and presented by the ParalyzedVeterans of America and the Department of VeteransAffairs.This year, the 108th Quartermaster Company, under
the guidance of Pfc. Brandi Shupe, volunteered more than300 hours at the Wheelchair Games.“It was humbling that my commander and first sergeant
gave me the opportunity to help spearhead this event forthe Company,” said Shupe. “It was an honor to volunteerand have our Soldiers volunteer as it is our duty to giveback to the veterans who did so much for us.”More than 30 108th QM Co. Soldiers joined hands
to assist veterans competing in the air gun competition.From coaching out on the firing line to making minor airgun repairs, the Soldiers said they enjoyed their experi-ence and learned a lot during the event.“It’s a great opportunity to have our Soldiers interact
with the veterans, as everyone of them gained perspec-tive and insight as to why we all serve our country,” saidLt. Col. Austin W. Elliott, 530th Combat SustainmentSupport Battalion commander.“Soldiers were amazed by the veterans’ abilities, po-
tential and their drive to succeed. We try to empower ourprivates and have them realize their own abilities andtheir potential,” said 1st Sgt. Jason Johnson, 108th QMCo. first sergeant. “The efforts of our Soldiers show they
108th QM Co. Soldiers Assist in the National Wheelchair Games
are moving closer to becoming the leaders needed for ourfuture Army.”On June 27, the 12th annual Kids Day took place as part
of the 32nd National Veterans Wheelchair Games.Kids Day is a time children with physical disabilities
have an opportunity to interact with the veteran athletes.The 108th QM Co. shared a Humvee with the disabledchildren, in which the children were given the opportunityto safely climb into the tactical vehicle.“It was a wonderful to see the children get excited about
the Humvee,” said 2nd Lt. Katty Velez. “Throughout theday at the children’s games, the veterans coached andmentored them, giving the children the confidence to suc-ceed.”Recalling a quote from Gen. Douglas MacArthur, who
said, “old Soldiers never die; they just fade away,” Elliottsaid the 108th volunteers show that veterans are not for-gotten.
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Pfc. Brandi Shupe, 108th Quartermaster Company, assists a veteran with registration duringthe 2012 National Veterans Wheelchair Games. Soldiers from the 108th QM Co., 530th CombatSustainment Support Battalion, 49th QM Group, volunteered more than 300 hours at the event.
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Army Community Service will celebrate its 47th anni-versary with a cookout, music and games for children on July 26, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. All of the Fort Lee community is invited to the party.
ACS is on Mahone Avenue across from Burger King. Festivities will be in the ACS parking lot and on the lawn. Prizes will be awarded for the children’s games. Grilled hot dogs, freshly popped popcorn, cupcakes and snow cones are among the menu items.
For details, call (804) 734-6878.
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No room to run. No balls or Frisbees to catch. No one to play with. No wonder Daime is yawning at his prospects at the Fort Lee Stray Animal Facility, building 11027. The male yellow Labrador re-triever is about 7 years old. He has a reputation for being good with children, adults and other dogs, and he’s looking for a chance to prove it. The adoption fee is $45. Check the facility’s Facebook page for other animals that are avail-able for adoption. For hours and details about animals or to volunteer, call (804) 652-5979.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTSThe deadline for the Traveller Calendar is Thursday
at noon for publication in the following week’s edition. All submissions are edited for space and grammar. Email submissions to [email protected]. For de-tails, call (804) 734-7147.
OCS BoardThe Fort Lee Officer Candidate School Board will con-
vene on Sept. 18 in the Soldier Support Center, 1401 B Ave. Applications are due by 4 p.m. Sept. 7 at the Strength Management Division.
For details, call Angela Bragg at (804) 734-6402.
Band at City PointThe 392nd Army Band and the Petersburg Symphony
Orchestra will perform together for the first time at City Point on Aug. 3. The free 7 p.m. outdoor concert is part of a series sponsored by the Petersburg National Battlefield at General Grant’s Headquarters at City Point, 1001 Pecan Ave., Hopewell.
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date is Aug. 4.For details, call (804) 732-3531, ext. 203, or 734-4323.
Vacation Bible SchoolVacation Bible School at Memorial Chapel will be held
Aug. 6-10, 5:50-8:30 p.m., for preschool (age 4) through 6th grade children. There will be a cook-out on Aug. 11, 10 a.m. - noon.
Registration is being held at Memorial Chapel, building 10600 at the corner of Sisisky Avenue and Battle Drive.
For details, contact Jolynda Strandberg at (804) 734-6483 or [email protected].
BBBS BowlingBowl for Kids’ Sake is set for July 14, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
at the Fort Lee Bowling Center to support a Big Brothers and Big Sisters program at Fort Lee.
The $10 cost covers two games and shoe rental for one bowler.
For details, call (804) 765-8895 or 414-1772.
Book-signingA book-signing event featuring James Elstad, author of
“The Southern Revolution” is set for July 20, 10 a.m. - 5
p.m. at the Fort Lee Exchange.The novel is about a future war between the states.
Copies of the book will be available for purchase.For details, call (804) 861-5585.
Family Pool DayFamily Fun Day at Battle Drive Pool will be July 22,
2-5 p.m. The annual event features family water games.Regular pool fees apply. The pool is open to military
members, Department of Defense and Department of the Army Civilians, retirees and their Families.
For details, call (804) 734-6198.
Extra AuditionThe Theater Company at Fort Lee will hold an extra
audition for “The Apple Tree,” a Tony Award-winning musical, on July 15 at 7 p.m. at the Lee Playhouse, build-ing 4300, on Mahone Avenue.
Director Ann Easterling said eight women and eight men, ages 18-60, are needed for the cast. Those audi-tioning should be prepared to sing 32 bars; an accompa-nist will be provided. Auditionees should be dressed for movement and prepared to read from the script.
No performers are paid. Rehearsals will begin immedi-ately after casting for the Sept. 7-23 production.
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Story, Craft HourThe New Parent Support Program of the Fort Lee Army
Community Service holds a story hour and craft time for parents and children up to age 4 on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month, 10-11 a.m., at Memorial Chapel. Participants may take a snack.
For details, call (804) 734-6505.
Financial ReadinessSeventeen courses aimed at improving one’s financial
readiness are offered by the Fort Lee Army Community Service. Classes are usually held at ACS, building 9023, and meet 1-3 p.m.
For details, call (804) 734-6388.
Family Team BuildingArmy Community Service offers ongoing classes in its
Army Family Team Building curriculum. All classes are held 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at ACS, building 9023. Childcare is available.
Available are Army Basics, Level 1 on July 17; Management Skills, Level 2 on Aug. 7-8; and Leadership Skills, Level 3, Aug. 14-15.
For details or a full schedule, call (804) 734-6388.
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Celebrity Golf TourneyRegistration for the annual Feeding the Force Celebrity/
VIP Golf Tournament on Sept. 19 is under way. It will be held at the Fort Lee Cardinal Golf Course and is spon-sored by the installation Food Service Management Division and SYSCO.
The cost is $34 for course members, $39 for enlisted personnel E-6 and below, and $44 for others. Paid regis-tration is due by Sept. 4.
The tournament precedes the Prime Vendor Food Show on Sept. 20, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., at the Lee Club.
For details, call (804) 734-5012 or 734-5030.
SEC-Lee TourneyThe annual Software Engineering Center - Lee Tactical
Logistics Directorate Fall Golf Classic will be Sept. 21, 7:30 a.m., at the Cardinal Golf Course on post. The tour-nament participants will include the Salute Military Golf Association, and the event raises funds for the organiza-tion that provides golf lessons, equipment and playing op-portunities for combat-wounded service members.
Sept. 14 is the registration deadline. The cost is $40 for Cardinal members and $50 for others.
For information on SMGA, visit www.smga.org.
For information and registration, contact Chuck Johnston at (804) 734-7142 or [email protected] or Sophia Akrea, 734-2764, [email protected].
Boot Camp FitnessThe Family and MWR Sports Office is offering
two boot camp-style fitness programs at MacLaughlin Fitness Center. Each costs $4 per class or $20 for 10 classes.
Total Body Boot Camp meets Wednesdays, 5-6 p.m. Lunch-time classes meet Wednesdays, noon - 12:45 p.m., and Saturdays, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. All of the group exercise classes involve calisthenics such as push-ups, jumping jacks, crunches, squats and other body weight exercises.
For details, call (804) 734-6198.
Tai Chi ClassA Tai Chi class focusing on the Yang style and Qi Gong
exercises meets Tuesdays and Thursdays, noon - 1 p.m., at MacLaughlin Fitness Center. The cost is $4 per class or $20 for 10 classes.
Tai Chi is a group exercise class focused on self-defense and moving meditation. Participants make slow, flowing movements to connect the mind and body as well as help circulation, joint mobility and stress relief.
For details, call (804) 734-6198.
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skateboard deck at theYouth Center July 20 -Aug. 3, 10:30a.m. - 12:30 p.m. The class is free, and all participants mustbe registered with Child, Youth and School Services.For details, call (804) 765-3852.
Science EDGE!Child, Youth and School Services is offering four
summer programs in conjunction with Virginia StateUniversity faculty and students for youths in grades 6-9.Each week-long activity involves hands-on projects atVSU and a field trip. Offered are Innovative Engineers(July 30 - Aug. 3), Wacky Science (July 16-20), Tech Wiz(July 23-27) and Mind-blowing Math (July 30 - Aug. 3).The sessions will be 1:30-4:30 p.m. with drop-off andpick-up at the Youth Center.Register at the CYSSRegistration Office, building 10624,
onYorktown Drive. For details, call (804) 765-3852.
Martial Arts ClassesThe Child, Youth and School Services is offering two
martial arts classes for military, Department of Defenseand DoD contractor Family members.SKIES Mixed Martial Arts Classes for ages 5-17 meet
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6-7 p.m. The cost is $55 a month.The SKIES Pee Wee Mixed Martial Arts Classes for
ages 3-5, meet Tuesdays or Thursdays, 5:10-5:55 p.m.The cost is $28 a month for four classes.Both classes meet in the Child Development Center
Multi-Program facility, building 10622.For details, call (804) 765-3852.
Basketball CampA youth basketball camp for ages 4-14 will be held
July 23-27. The cost is $125 for the full day and $75 fora half day; fees are non-refundable. The camp is open tochildren of military, Department of Defense Civilians andcontractors and non-DoD contractors.A current sports physical and birth certificate are re-
quired for registration at the Child, Youth and SchoolServices Central Registration Office, building 10612,7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., through July 20.For details, call (804) 765-3852.
Soccer CampA soccer camp for youths 7-17 years old is slated for
July 23-27. Youths age 7-9 can attend the half-day ses-sion, 8 a.m. - noon, at a cost of $95. Older youths canattend the full-day session, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., at as cost of$135. A family discount is available. The camp will be atthe Fort Lee Soccer Complex.A special free coaches clinic for parents new to coach-
ing will be July 25, 6-8 p.m., for parents with a child in the
camp. Others pay $25.For details, call the Child, Youth and School Services
Registration Office at (804) 765-3852.
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Bike NightThe Lost Souls United Methodist Church, in partner-
ship with Commonwealth Power Sports, will host BikeNight at the HideAway every Thursday, 7-10 p.m.It is an opportunity for motorcycle enthusiasts to fel-
lowship, eat and give back to the Fort Lee community.For details, call (804) 896-1073.
Library ProgramsFour public library systems offer programs to the Fort
Lee community. All have summer reading programs.The Appomattox Regional Library, which serves
Hopewell and the counties of Dinwiddie and PrinceGeorge, has scheduled a number of special events at itsbranches. They include family movies with popcorn, mu-sical programs, puppets, owls and falcons, a tie dye partyfor teens and a magic show. For details, visit www.arls.org.The Chesterfield County Public Library’s programs in-
clude the MickeyMoore’s Magic Show, Mad Science Fireand Ice Spectacular, and picture book creation for chil-dren. An adult program on Gardening with Native Plantswill be July 17, 10:30 a.m. – noon, at the Chester Library,11800 Centre St. For program details and locations, visitwww.library.chesterfield.gov.The Colonial Heights Library has slated a paper bead
jewelry workshop for July 10, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. and ma-gician Mike Klee for July 12, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. For de-tails, visit www.colonialheightsva.gov and search for thelibrary.The Petersburg Public Library System is hosting a per-
formance by juggler and magician Jonathan Austin onJuly 11, 11 a.m., at Tabernacle Community Life Center,444 Halifax St. Starting July 13, the library will offer afree yoga class at the main library, 137 S. Sycamore St.It will meet each Friday at noon. For details, visit www.ppls.org.
Lincoln ExhibitThe national traveling exhibit, “Lincoln: The
Constitution and the Civil War,” will be at the James CityCounty Library through July 13. The library is at 7770Croaker Road.For details, visit www.wrl.org/Lincoln or call (757)
259-4070.
VHS Open HouseThe Virginia Historical Society will host a free Family
Day Open House July 21, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., at 428 N.Boulevard, Richmond. It will feature music, games, abook sale, tours and prize giveaways.For details, visit www.vahistorical.org.
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