June 2016

The cornhole craze comes to Lake Gaston when the first ever LAKE GASTON LION’S CLUB RIGHTEOUS CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT is held on SATURDAY JULY 9. The profits from the event will benefit the local Lions Vison Screening program and other activates that the Lions support in the community. It will be held on the Lion’s den grounds on Stanly Road rain or shine.

Young whippersnappers and old fogies can compete in this game. The tournament will be a double elimination tournament with two person team event with prize money based on the total numbers of entries. The entry fee per team is $25 and half of the entry fee will go toward the prize money. The more teams the

more the prize amount. The prize money will be distributed 60% for 1st   ;

30% for 2nd; 10% for 3rd.  We hope to have at least 20 entries which would make the first prize $150. You can go to the Lake Gaston Lions Facebook page or the website at http://www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/lakegastonnc to download a registration form. For questions or additional contact Lions Arsend Seymour @

252-586-3980 or Rich Thomas @ 856 – 981 -3331.  A late entry fee of $35 will be charged after June 30th The action starts at 9 AM with late entry registration at 8 AM. This is planned as a family day event and spectators are welcome. There will be a small spectator fee for non-team members of $3 for adults and $1 for children

12 & under. Hot dogs, Fries, funnel cakes; soda and water will be available for nominal price. Your hand will be stamped so you can leave and re-enter at any time. No alcohol will be served. Come out and watch your favorites compete or just watch the competition and learn how this popular game is played. Bring your lawn chairs and shade awnings and make a day of watching this awesome fund raiser for the Lake Gaston Lions and support the local community.  #1 rule of playing Cornhole is “HAVE FUN”.

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Avinger Ocelot Catheter System Treats Totally Blocked Arteries Using Light Waves For Navigation

Roanoke Rapids, NC (June 23, 2016) –Halifax Regional Medical Center is the first and only hospital in North Carolina, as well as Virginia and South Carolina, to currently use a new catheter system to restore blood flow in  patients suffering from the painful symptoms of peripheral artery disease (PAD). The new technology is part of Halifax Regional’s commitment to improving the health of residents of the Roanoke Valley region.

The Ocelot catheter allows physicians, for the first time ever, to see inside an artery. The procedure, called optical coherence tomography (OCT), uses light waves to produce high quality images of the insides of blood vessels. OCT allows physicians to more accurately navigate through totally blocked arteries without damaging healthy artery walls. The procedure also avoids the need to rely on x-ray and feel to guide catheters through the vessel.

Haile Jones, MD, interventional cardiologist at Halifax Regional, was the first physician in North Carolina to use the new Ocelot system, with the first procedure performed on May 24, 2016, on a 72 year old male patient.

“This is a game-changer for patients with 100 percent blockages,” said Dr. Jones. “We are excited to have more opportunities to treat patients in a lot less invasive manner.”

The procedure, performed at Halifax Regional Cardiac and Vascular Lab, has been used on four patients since May, and the Lab expects to perform about 50 per year.

Peripheral artery disease, caused by a buildup of plaque in the arteries that blocks blood flow to the legs and feet,greatly impacts quality of life. Patients with PAD regularly experience painful cramping, numbness, or discoloration in the legs and feet. Frequently dismissed as normal signs of aging, symptoms of PAD can become so severe and difficult to treat that patients often undergo invasive bypass surgeries that result in greater health risks and lengthy, painful recoveries.The Ocelot system allows severe blockages to be treated in a minimally-invasive manner, and requires less exposure to x-rays and dyes compared with traditional treatments.

“The Ocelot system allows us to go beyond what we used to do,” Dr. Jones said. “I am finding a higher success rate for patients with a complete blockage that, before, I would have sent straight to surgery.”

To learn more about the Ocelot procedure or other services at the Cardiac and Vascular Lab, call (252) 535-8159 or visit http://www.halifaxregional.org/cvc/

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            The Meherrin Regional Library invites you to step right up and be a part of our Summer Reading Program: Read for the Win on Thursday, June 30^th.  We will have fun indoor carnival games and much more.  The event will be held at 10:30 am at the Brunswick County Library, Lawrenceville, and 2:00 pm at the Richardson Memorial Library, Emporia. 

            Events begin promptly and seating is limited to a first come basis.  For more information contact the Brunswick County Library 434-848-2418, ext. 301, the Richardson Library at 434-634-2539, or visit www.meherrinlib.org.

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine addressed the first class of 20 Career and Technical Education (CTE) Presidential Scholars, who were recognized for their outstanding scholarship and accomplishment in CTE fields. In 2014, Kaine, founding co-chair of the Senate CTE Caucus, led a successful bipartisan effort to expand the Presidential Scholars program to include fields in CTE.

“For too long, CTE has been stigmatized as a second-class educational field, but today’s CTE Presidential Scholars demonstrate the current renaissance of interestin career and technical fields,” said Kaine. “I applaud the Administration for highlighting the inspiring work of some of our country’s brightest students – in both CTE and other academic fields. America’s future success depends on how well we invest in the education of our next generation of leaders, and I look forward to working with my colleagues in Congress on ways to increase access to CTE programs nationwide.”

In addition to successfully urging the Obama Administration to recognize CTE as a Presidential Scholars field, Kaine authored various CTE-related provisions that were included in the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), the bipartisan rewrite of No Child Left Behind. Some of the provisions added CTE as a core academic subject and called for integrating CTE into school curriculums and teacher professional development.

This year, 161 Presidential Scholars, including three Virginians, were also recognized for their outstanding work and achievements in various educational fields. Created in 1964, the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program has honored almost 7,000 of the nation's top-performing students with the prestigious award given to honorees during the annual ceremony in D.C. In 2015, the program was again extended to recognize students who demonstrate ability and accomplishment in career and technical education fields.

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June 10 was a very special day for eight students who attend the Edna Hayden Gwaltney School at Jackson-Feild Behavioral Health Services. Four students received their standard high school diploma and four received their GED. In addition, seven graduates and undergraduates received their Home Health Care Aide certificate and pin.

Dr. Bill Bowling, Director of Education, presided over the ceremony held at the Golden Leaf Commons at Southside Virginia Community College, Emporia Campus. Dr. JoAnn Smart, Director of Clinical Services, was the commencement speaker.

Two students addressed the members of their class expressing their thanks to the school and faculty. They challenged their fellow graduates to build upon the education they received at Gwaltney School.

Six scholarships were awarded to students to help with college expenses. Nancy Sands, President of the Episcopal Church Women from the Diocese of Southern Virginia, presented each graduate with a $100 honorarium.

Over the last eighteen years, 157 students have graduated from the Gwaltney School with either a diploma or GED certificate. Each year, in honor and recognition of the student's work, an anonymous donor has provided a bouquet of roses for each girl, a wallet for each boy, and a gift card for every graduate. Another donor underwrote the cost of class rings which were presented to every graduate.

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Each year, Southside Virginia Community College recognizes a select group of students to accept one of the most prestigious awards an academic community can bestow.; that of being selected to Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges.  Among those chosen who attended a ceremony recognizing the accomplish from the Christanna Campus are Left to Right Wade Bagley, Monica McMillan, Faith Merricks, Kaylin Weise, Derrick Carpenter, Jr., Richard Watson, Cade Hamm and Kathy Drummond. 

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All workshops FREE unless noted. Take note, many events have registration deadlines. If you have any questions or wish to sign up for a class, contact the Greensville/Emporia Extension Office at 434-348-4223.

*NEW:Jul 5, 12, 19, 26: 1:00-3:00PM: Master Gardener Help Desk. The Master Gardeners will be at the Greensville/Emporia Extension Office at 105 Oak Street in Emporia every Tuesday in July

Aug 8^th: 4-H Jr. Summer Camp. The 4-H Jr. Summer Camp will be August 8^th-12^th at the beautiful Airfield 4-H Educational Center in Wakefield, VA. 4-H camp is open to all youth ages 9-13. The cost of camp is $210. A non-refundable $40.00 deposit is due at sign-up. We accept check, money order and cash in the exact amount (we do not keep change in the office). Scholarship applications are available in request. For more information, call 434-348-4223 or stop by the Greensville/Emporia Extension Office at 105 Oak Street in Emporia.

Virginia Cooperative Extension programs and employment are open to all, regardless of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.Extension is a joint program of Virginia Tech, Virginia State University, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and state and local governments.

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Patricia Boyd, CNA Preceptor, Lyriack Ingram, CNA Preceptor and Ashley Stokes, CNA are excited for other dedicated CNAs to join the VCU Health CMH team.

SOUTH HILL, VA– VCU Health Community Memorial Hospital will be hosting a Certified Nursing Assistant Recruitment Fair on Thursday, June 23 from 4:00PM-7:00PM at the CMH Education Center located at 125 Buena Vista Circle in South Hill.

As VCU Health CMH grows, so does the need for dedicated CNAs. Benefits of becoming a CNA at VCU Health CMH are as follows:  new CNA starting salary, VCU Health CMH will cover the cost of the initial CNA Exam and generous benefits as well as education assistance. There will be giveaways and refreshments during the fair.

To learn more about VCU Health CMH, or to view and apply for current opportunities, visit vcuhealth.org/careers/start-your-career-search or contact Terri Coker at 434-447-3151, ext. 3471 or terri.coker@vcuhealth.org.

At VCU Health CMH, we are building a healthier community, together.

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One-time Payments to Begin in July to Assist with 2016 Ginning Season

WASHINGTON, June 6, 2016 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) will provide an estimated $300 million in cost-share assistance payments to cotton producers through the new Cotton Ginning Cost-Share program, in order to expand and maintain the domestic marketing of cotton.

“Today's announcement shows USDA continues to stand with America’s cotton producers and our rural communities,” said Vilsack. “The Cotton Ginning Cost Share program will offer meaningful, timely and targeted assistance to cotton growers to help with their anticipated ginning costs and to facilitate marketing. The program will provide, on average, approximately 60 percent more assistance per farm and per producer than the 2014 program that provided cotton transition assistance.”

Through the Cotton Ginning Cost-Share program, eligible producers can receive a one-time cost share payment, which is based on a producer’s 2015 cotton acres reported to FSA, multiplied by 40 percent of the average ginning cost for each production region. With the pressing need to provide assistance ahead of the 2016 ginning season this fall, USDA will ensure the application process is straight-forward and efficient. The program estimates the costs based on planting of cotton in 2015, and therefore the local FSA offices already have this information for the vast majority of eligible producers and the applications will be pre-populated with existing data. Sign-up for the program will begin June 20 and run through Aug. 5, 2016 at the producer’s local FSA office. Payments will be processed as applications are received, and are expected to begin in July.

Since 2011, cotton fiber markets have experienced dramatic changes. As a result of low cotton prices and global oversupply, cotton producers are facing economic uncertainty that has led to many producers having lost equity and having been forced to liquidate equipment and land to satisfy loans. The ginning of cotton is necessary prior to marketing the lint for fiber, or the seed for oil or feed. While the Cotton Ginning Cost-Share program makes payments to cotton producers for cotton ginning costs, the benefits of the program will be felt by the broader marketing chain associated with cotton and cottonseed, including cotton gins, cooperatives, marketers and cottonseed crushers and the rural communities that depend on them.

The program has the same eligibility requirements as were used for the 2014 Cotton Transition Assistance Program, including a $40,000 per producer payment limit, requirement to be actively engaged in farming, meet conservation compliance and a $900,000 adjusted gross income limit.

To learn more about the Cotton Ginning Cost-Share program, visit www.fsa.usda.gov/cgcsor contact a local FSA county office. To find your local FSA county office, visit http://offices.usda.gov.

Since 2009, USDA has worked to strengthen and support American agriculture, an industry that supports one in 11 American jobs, provides American consumers with more than 80 percent of the food we consume, ensures that Americans spend less of their paychecks at the grocery store than most people in other countries, and supports markets for homegrown renewable energy and materials. USDA has also provided $5.6 billion in disaster relief to farmers and ranchers; expanded risk management tools with products like Whole Farm Revenue Protection; and helped farm businesses grow with $36 billion in farm credit. The Department has engaged its resources to support a strong next generation of farmers and ranchers by improving access to land and capital; building new markets and market opportunities; and extending new conservation opportunities. USDA has developed new markets for rural-made products, including more than 2,500 biobased products through USDA's BioPreferred program; and invested $64 billion in infrastructure and community facilities to help improve the quality of life in rural America. For more information, visit www.usda.gov/results.

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Pineview Greenhouse recently donated marigolds to beautify the front of Belfield Elementary School. Pictured in the garden are volunteer gardeners Gabriel Brown, Rodney Chandler, Mrs. M. Geist, Chandler Newsome, Michael Atkins, and Jessica Yoder from Pineview.

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – During a Senate Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee hearing today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine testified in support of the 400 Years of African American History Commission Act, bipartisan legislation introduced last February that would establish a commission to plan programs and activities across the country in 2019 to recognize the arrival and influence of Africans in America. Stephanie Toothman, Associate Director for Cultural Resources, Partnerships and Science at the Department of Interior, also testified in support of the commission. Her testimony can be found here.

 “Every dimension of American life—business, academics, law, military, spirituality, culture, diplomacy, government, medicine, social justice, innovation—has been profoundly influenced by countless generations of African Americans,” Kaine testified.  “And it is important that we tell that story – in all its pain and triumph—as we approach 2019. Congress saw fit through the creation of a federal commission to affirm that our English roots matter.  Congress saw fit through the creation of a federal commission to affirm that our Hispanic roots matter.  I have introduced this bill in the belief that Congress should also affirm through the creation of a federal commission that our African roots matter.”

This commission would be charged with recognizing and highlighting the resilience and contribution of African Americans since 1619, as well as acknowledging the painful impact that slavery and laws that enforced racial discrimination have had on our nation’s history. Similar commissions have been established to recognize English & Hispanic heritage, including the 400th anniversary of the founding of Jamestown, Virginia and the 450th anniversary of the founding of St. Augustine, Florida.

The bill is supported by Senators Mark Warner (D-VA), Roy Blunt (R-MO), Cory Booker (D-NJ), Chris Coons (D-DE), Bob Casey (D-PA), Mazie Hirono (D-HI), and Virginia Congressmen Bobby Scott (D-VA), Scott Rigell (R-VA), Randy Forbes (R-VA), as well as members of the Congressional Black Caucus, including Chairman G.K. Butterfield (D-NC) and Congressman John Lewis (D-GA). It has also been endorsed by the NAACP and the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights.

Kaine’s full testimony, as prepared for delivery:

I appreciate the opportunity to be here today. The year 2019 will mark 400 years since the arrival of twenty Africans at Point Comfort, Virginia (current day Hampton, Virginia).  These Africans were forcibly sold into slavery, captured by the English from a Portuguese slave ship and brought to Virginia.  Their arrival was the beginning of the slave trade in America, which led to a total slave population of nearly 4 million by the Civil War.

The history is a tragic and painful one, but also a history of triumph over adversity.  For nearly 250 years after Point Comfort, most African Americans were held in slavery and even free blacks were not accorded basic legal rights of citizenship.  For the next 100 years, from the end of the Civil War to the passage of major civil rights legislation in the 1960s, free African Americans were burdened by second-class citizenship in voting, housing, employment, education, access to public accommodations and other basic areas of life.  It has only been in the last 50 years that African Americans have enjoyed full legal equality as American citizens, though huge social disparities exist to this day.

Despite this tragic history, the contributions of Africans and African Americans to who we are as a nation are remarkable.  Every dimension of American life—business, academics, law, military, spirituality, culture, diplomacy, government, medicine, social justice, innovation—has been profoundly influenced by countless generations of African Americans.  And it is important that we tell that story – in all its pain and triumph—as we approach 2019.

When I served as Governor of Virginia, we held a major commemoration of 400 years of the English roots of America, recognizing the founding of the Jamestown Colony in 1607.   Congress passed a resolution establishing a federal commission to assist in events and educational materials appropriate to that important anniversary.  And last year, as Honorary Chair of the U.S./Spain Council, I participated in events commemorating 450 years of the Hispanic roots of America, recognizing the foundation of St. Augustine, Florida in 1565.  Again, Congress passed a resolution to establish a federal commission to assist in events and educational materials appropriate to that important anniversary.

In February, I introduced the 400 Years of African American History Commission Act, S. 2548.  This legislation would establish a commission to plan programs and activities across the country in 2019 to recognize this historic moment.  A companion measure was introduced in the House by Congressman Bobby Scott.  The bill has bipartisan support in both the House and Senate.  The House measure is supported overwhelmingly by members of the Congressional Black Caucus, including Rep. G. K. Butterfield and civil rights icon Rep. John Lewis.  The bill also received support from the National NAACP, the Leadership Council on Civil and Human Rights and the National Urban League.

Congress saw fit through the creation of a federal commission to affirm that our English roots matter.  Congress saw fit through the creation of a federal commission to affirm that our Hispanic roots matter.  I have introduced this bill in the belief that Congress should also affirm through the creation of a federal commission that our African roots matter.

I urge the committee to consider this legislation swiftly so it can be brought before the full Senate.  The year 2019 is fast approaching, and this legislation needs to be enacted into law this year.

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The polls have closed, the votes have been counted and the race for the Fourth Congressional District seat in the United States House of Representatives is on.  Henrico Senator A. Donald McEachin won the Democratic nomination with 11,837 votes to Dr. Ella Ward's 3,981.

Dr. Ward ran against J. Randy Forbes for the seat in 2012 and earned 43% of the vote.  She declined to run in 2014.

In the Republican Primary, Henrico County Sheriff Michael Wade won the nomination with 4,988 votes over Jackee Gonzales' 2785.

Incumbent Congressman J. Randy Forbes decided not to run in the Fourth District after the Courts found that the Third Congressional District had been illegally Gerrymandered based on race and redrew the boundaries of that district when the General Assembly refused to abide by their decision.During the redistricting process at the beginning of the decade, former Governor Bob McDonnell had a plan for redistricting that was fair and balanced, but the General Assembly rejected that plan.  When voters in the Third District sued and won, the General Assembly continued to waste hundreds of thousands of dollars defending their illegal Gerrymandering in court.  After the General Assembly conceded defeat and the boundaries were redrawn, several members of Virginia's Legislative Delegation (including Forbes) appealed the case to the Supreme Court of the United States; the court found that they had no standing to bring the appeal.  The Gerrymandering in the Third District made all of the surrounding Congressional Districts easier for Republicans to win.

Forbes decided to run in Virginia's Second Congressional District and lost his Primary bid to Delegate Scott Taylor.  Taylor made Forbes' carpetbagging an issue in the campaign, going so far as to call Forbes a "coward."

Taylor said "Once the fighting got a little bit tough, he's running to save his own butt," during the campaign.

Given the results of the Primary in the Second District, J. Randy Forbes, who sponsored no meaningful legislation in his 15 year career in the House, will not return to Congress.  With the boundaries of the Fourth District redrawn to more closely represent the demographics of the area, it is highly likely that State Senator McEachin will win the General Election in November.

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For many years the Fourth District of Virginia was served by a Democrat in the House of Representatives. This representation reflected the political views of the district.  All of that changed after a Republican won the seat, in a special election, after the death of Norman Sisisky. 

After the 2010 Census the Virginia General Assembly redrew the lines for Virginia Congressional Districts.  The Cities of Petersburg and Hopewell, and portions of the City of Richmond were moved to the Third Congressional District.  Many people saw this as an attempt to dilute the Democratic vote, making the Fourth a safer place for the Republican Incumbent.  After a battle in Court, it was determined that the new lines for the Fourth Congressional District were Gerrymandered and that the voice of Blacks in Virginia had been diluted.  By creating a "majority-minority" district, the General Assembly had lessened the impact of the Black Vote.

The General Assembly was ordered by the Federal Appeals Court to redraw the lines.  When they appealed to the Supreme Court of the United States, the Court declined to hear the case.  The General Assembly also ignored the order of the lower court to redraw the boundaries of the District, so the Court appointed a Special Master to do the job.

Several members of the Virginia Legislative Delegation again appealed to the Supreme Court of the United States, but were found to have no standing to bring an appeal.

With the lines redrawn to resemble the 2003 boundaries, making the District more favorable to Democrats, J. Randy Forbes decided not to run in the Fourth.  Forbes has, instead, decided to run in Virginia's Second Congressional District.

There are two Democrats and two Republicans running for the nomination in Tuesday's Primary Election.  Polls are open from 6 am to 7 pm. Proper ID is needed and you will be required to state the party primary you wish to vote in.  The Democratic Primary and the Republican Primary are two separate Elections and voters are only allowed to vote in one Primary Election. When you are asked by the Election Officials which party, it is simply so that they know which ballot to give you and not a declaration of Party Affiliation. Voters may still request Absentee Ballots, in person, until 5 pm on Saturday, June 11.

If you have any questions about the upcoming Primary Election, please contact the General Registrar. The General Registrar for the City of Emporia is Ashley K. Wall, City of Emporia Municipal Building, 201 South Main Street, (434)634-9533, awall@ci.emporia.va.us. The General Registrar for Greensville County is Dorothy Kea, Greensville County Government Building, 1781 Greensville County Circle, (434)348-4228, dkea@greensvillecountyva.gov

Below are the Biographies from the websites of each of the Democratic candidates:

State Senator Donald McEachin (https://mceachinforcongress.com/ and https://www.facebook.com/A-Donald-McEachin-299511650083944/info/?tab=page_info)

“I’m running for Congress because I’ve had enough of the backward agendas and hateful language in Washington. I have spent my career fighting for the underdog — both in my law practice and in the General Assembly — and I want to build on that work in our capital. I’ll fight every day for equal rights, economic justice, and a strong safety net for our most vulnerable citizens. I’ll be a champion for progressive priorities, and I will always put Virginians first. I would be honored to have your support.”

Senator McEachin was first elected to the Virginia State Senate in 2007 when he won an overwhelming victory to the Virginia State Senate. The 9th district includes Charles City County and parts of Hanover County, Henrico County and the City of Richmond.

Donald McEachin is a graduate of American University, the University Of Virginia School Of Law (juris doctor), and Virginia Union University (M. Div.). After practicing with Browder, Russell, Morris and Butcher and Morris and Morris in Richmond, he opened a law firm with the Gee brothers, McEachin and Gee. In 2001 Donald went out on his own, founding the McEachin Law Firm on Broad Street in Richmond before rejoining with his partner, Donald Gee, in 2006. The McEachin Gee Law Firm has successfully helped many Virginians to get the resources they need after accidents or injury. Donald has always stood up for working Virginians, families and children in need.

Donald and his lovely wife Colette are the parents of three wonderful daughters.  They live in Henrico County.  Colette is also an attorney with extensive experience, presently working in the Richmond City Commonwealth's Attorney's Office.

Senator McEachin is the only candidate with ties to our local community.  His law firm, McEachin and Gee, has an office in Emporia.

Chesapeake City Council Member Dr. Ella Ward (http://www.ellawardforcongress.com/about/)

Councilwoman Dr. Ella Ward is running for United States Congress in the 4th District for the June 14th Democratic Primary, and she is serving her 3rd term on Chesapeake City Council after having served 6 years on the Chesapeake School Board. She was appointed by Gov. Terry McAuliffe to a 4-year term on the Board of Visitors of Christopher Newport University in 2014, and she served 8 years on the Virginia Board of Education, 5 years as Vice-President. Dr. Ward served Portsmouth Public Schools as a teacher and administrator for 35 years before retiring in 2004. She serves as Vice-Chair of the Hampton Roads Planning District Commission, a member of the Hampton Roads Transportation Organization, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, National Council of Negro Women, National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Norfolk State University Alumni Association, Chesapeake NAACP, Chesapeake Rotary Club, Chesapeake Sports Club, South Norfolk Women’s Club, Chesapeake Democratic Women, Chesapeake Democratic Committee, and many others. She has won numerous awards including the Dr. Martin Luther King Community Service Award, ODU, Norfolk State University, and East Suffolk High School Outstanding Alumnus Award, just to name a few.

She has been happily married to her husband Herman for 51 years, and they have one son, Retired NAVY Commander and NSU Asst. Director of Facilities, Tory Ward. She is an active member of The Mount Lebanon Missionary Baptist Church.

Education: Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies (CAGS) and Ed. D., Virginia Tech; MS Secondary Education, Old Dominion University; BA in English and MA in Mass Communications, Norfolk State University.

Below are the Biographies from the websites of each of the Republican candidates:

Henrico County Sheriff Mike Wade (http://www.sheriffmikewade.com/About)

Henrico County Sheriff Michael L. Wade, a Richmond, Virginia native, commands one of the largest sheriff’s offices in the Commonwealth with over 389 sworn and civilian staff, 33 part-time courthouse deputies, 76 part-time student deputies, and 3 part-time highschool student data entry assistants.

Sheriff Wade was elected on November 2, 1999. He is married to JoAnn Wade and they have one daughter, one grandson, and two granddaughters.

Michael Wade is a career law enforcement officer, with 41 years of service. He served for twenty-two years as a member of the Henrico Division of Police before being elected Sheriff. Joining the Division of Police in 1977, Wade began his career as a uniformed police officer.

During his career as a police officer, Wade was an investigator focusing on crimes against property. He later served in the Criminal Intelligence Section and later, as the Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Investigator Liaison.

When elected Sheriff, Wade left the Division of Police as a Command Sergeant serving as the Supervisor of the School Resource and D.A.R.E. officers for Henrico County Public Schools.

Education: Virginia Commonwealth Univ.–B.S. Administration of Justice, 1986; Virginia Commonwealth Univ.–M.S. Rehab Counseling, Alcohol and Drug Education and Rehabilitation Program, 1990.

Jackee Gonzales (http://www.jackee4congress.com/about_jackee)

Even in her childhood, Jackee Gonzalez knew that she was born to serve. Her experience growing up in Kenya gave her a strong respect for the rule of law and justice for all, which now fuels her passion for public service.

Jackee was born and raised in Kenya, where she graduated from Kenyatta University in Nairobi with a degree in Environmental Planning and Management. After college, she began working for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees as an environmental officer in the German Technical Cooperation at the Kakuma camp.

A few years later, Jackee came to the United States where she met her husband Manuel in Ashland, VA; they were married in 2003. Together, they settled in the Richmond area and have been blessed with two beautiful girls, Zoe and Chloe, now 11 and 9.

Starting life all over in a foreign country was not easy, but Jackee is a fighter and is always ready for a challenge. As a new immigrant, she began working in retail before entering the banking industry. Her work at a local bank gave Jackee hands on leadership experience after her work at Bank of America where she quickly rose to the top of her department as a producer.

Giving their children a strong foundation in life is important to Jackee and Manuel so, for a season, Jackee opted to stay home raising their children. Meanwhile, getting clever with schedules allowed her to take a nursing class that gave her the chance to work with homebound patients. A teacher at heart, Jackee's desire to play an active role in the local education system led her to become a substitute teacher for Nottoway schools. This first-hand experience with the local community in the healthcare industry and the education system, allowed Jackee the chance to see the major problems in both sectors and has given her the expertise to craft creative, common-sense solutions to our nation's problems in these fields.

A naturalized citizen with a dedication to strong conservative values and a passion for serving her community, Jackee began to work with Randy Forbes' 2012 Congressional Campaign, serving as his Community Outreach Coordinator. This work inspired Jackee to move to the Family Foundation, where she served as their Grassroots Coordinator during which time she founded and led various outreach and prayer programs while working with the community. 

Jackee is always able to find common-ground with each person she meets. Her strong involvement in her community and her church allows her to meet people from all different backgrounds. She also speaks 5 languages which allows her to communicate with Americans and people from many different cultures.

Both Senator McEachin and Dr. Ward have visited Emporia-Greensville.  If the Republican candidates have visited our area, Emporia News was not notified.

For more information on the local committees of the Democratic and Republican Parties, please visit their Facebook pages:

Emporia-Greensville Democratic Party: https://www.facebook.com/eandgdemocrats/

Emporia Greensville Republican Party: https://www.facebook.com/empgrgop/

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By Dr. Al Roberts

What do cupcakes and calculus have in common? Students at Southside Virginia Community College are learning about both through the wide variety of camps and classes available this summer.

Calculus is just one of many opportunities for students who are continuing their studies, working toward certifications, associates degrees, or entry into a four-year institution. In addition to Mathematics, the college’s summer schedule features offerings in many other diverse areas from Accounting to Welding (too bad we don’t offer zoology).

Some other summertime opportunities feature enrichment activities intended to foster excitement and curiosity in younger learners. That’s where the cupcakes come in. Through a fun and tasty activity, SVCC’s Kids Camp Cupcake Wars provided sessions for children to learn about cake decorating techniques and designs.

The Cupcake Wars launched a series of Kids Camp activities available from SVCC. Other Kids Camp activities on slate for June and July include “Commotion in the Ocean,” a storytelling and painting activity, “SNAP! I’m an Engineer,” through which young people experiment with resistors, capacitors, LEDs, and other electronic equipment, and “Lego Robotics,” an activity that enables students to use creativity and problem-solving skills as they design, build, and program Lego Mindstorm Robots.

SVCC also partners with Dream It Do It, an initiative formed to introduce students to advanced manufacturing and engineering technologies. One of this summer’s Dream It Do It camps will provide students who are registered for services under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) an opportunity to receive hands-on experiences with 3D modeling and printing. Another will focus on robots and drones. During its five days, students will learn to create and program a robot and how to fly a drone and capture video. In addition to providing first-hand experience with cutting edge technologies, these activities will help students improve their computer skills, participate in brainstorming and decision-making processes, and learn to work in teams.

Summertime is also a great time to think about career advancement. Some SVCC students will take a preparation class prior to receiving a Career Readiness Certificate (CRC), a portable credential designed to provide evidence that an individual is ready for work with respect to fundamental standards. Plumbers, electricians, HVAC mechanics, and gas fitters will be taking continuing education classes for tradesmen. Additionally, for people who need CPR and First Aid training, SVCC offers one-day courses at several locations.

With these and other activities, SVCC is doing its part to help young people and students of all ages maintain active and engaged minds throughout the summer months. If you’re interested in knowing more about SVCC’s numerous seated and online classes, please visit the college’s website, www.southside.edu.

Dr. Al Roberts is president of Southside Virginia Community College, an institution of higher learning that provides a wide variety of education opportunities to a diverse student population within a service area that spans ten counties and the city of Emporia. He can be reached via email at al.roberts@southside.edu.

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Kaine amendments include measure to revise and sunset the 2001 Authorization for Use of Military Force & ISIL-specific authorization

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine, a member of the Senate Armed Services and Foreign Relations Committees, introduced two amendments to the Fiscal Year 2017 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) focused on the war against ISIL. The first measure, encourages a revision of the Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF) passed in the wake of September 11, 2001 by sunsetting the 2001 AUMF two years after the new Administration takes office, and requiring the new Administration to propose legislation to modify or repeal it.  The second is a reintroduction of the bipartisan, ISIL-specific authorization Kaine introduced with U.S. Senator Jeff Flake (R-AZ) last year. A companion version of the Kaine-Flake AUMF was also introduced in the House of Representatives last December.

“Nearly two years into an executive war against ISIL, the unwillingness of this Congress to authorize the war not only shows a lack of resolve, it sets a dangerous precedent,” said Kaine. “It’s not hard to imagine a future president using this inaction to justify the hasty and unpredictable initiation of military action against new enemies on new fronts without the permission of Congress. Short of passing an ISIL-specific authorization this year, it’s my hope that we can revise the 2001 Authorization for Use of Military Force – a broad, open-ended measure passed just days after September 11, 2001 – to better tailor the U.S. fight against terrorism and non-state actors globally, as well as clarify our mission for the American people and those servicemembers we are asking to risk their lives.”

Key provisions of the Kaine amendment to revise the 2001 AUMF:

1) Requires the President to submit to Congress proposed legislation that refines, modifies, or repeals the 2001 AUMF by September 20, 2017;

2) Provides for certain expedited Congressional procedures to quickly begin debate on such legislation;

3) Necessitates that a new Administration detail to Congress its comprehensive strategy to protect Americans from Al-Qaeda, the Taliban, ISIL, and other transnational terrorist organizations that threaten the U.S. national security and specify the military actions that are being taken to address this threat including the specific entities and geographic location of operations;

4) Requires greater transparency of the military actions the U.S. is currently conducting in foreign countries, including the list of organizations, persons, or forces being targeted and the legal justification being relied upon for such action;

5) Repeals the 2001 AUMF on January 1, 2019. 

The Kaine-Flake amendment would authorize the use of the U.S. Armed Forces against ISIL based on the following key provisions:

1) A narrow purpose to protect the lives of U.S. citizens and to provide military support to regional partners in their battle to defeat ISIL.  The amendment also specifies that the use of significant U.S. ground troops in combat against ISIL, except to protect lives of U.S. citizens from imminent threat, is not consistent with such purpose;

2) A sunset after three years unless reauthorized;

3) A repeal of the 2002 Iraq Authorization for Use of Military Force;

4) A clause to make this authorization the sole statutory authority for U.S. military action against ISIL (rather than the 2001 Authorization for Use of Military Force).

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The Brunswick Health Ambassadors (BHA) and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will host a Regional Veterans & Community Health and Benefits Summit on July 9, 2016 at Southside Virginia Community College, Workforce Development Center in Alberta, Virginia.  The Summit will commence at 8:30 a.m. beginning with registration followed by opening ceremonies at 10:00 a.m.

The purpose of the Regional Veterans & Community Health and Benefits Summit is to provide Veterans and the community with available resources.   In addition to Veteran services, there will be community focused vendors as well.  There are planned activities for the children as well as entertainment by various groups for your enjoyment as you take in the array of vendors.

The Summit is a free event for the public and attendees will be provided a free floating lunch.

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine announced that the U.S. Departments of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and Veterans Affairs (VA) are awarding $736,284 to Virginia housing authorities and local VA Medical Centers (VAMCs) to help homeless veterans find affordable and stable housing.

“We owe our veterans the best-quality care and support in their communities and we are pleased to see governments at all levels working together to address it,” the Senators said. ”Today’s federal funding will help Virginia’s heroes access safe and affordable housing.”

The following VAMCs will receive funding:

• Hampton VA Medical Center andNorfolk-VA Beach Community-Based Outpatient Clinic will receive $410,244;
• Washington, DC VA Medical Center(Fairfax & Prince William Counties) will receive $194,256;
• Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Centerin Richmond will receive $98,280 and;
• Salem VA Medical Centerwill receive $33,504.

HUD-VA Supportive Housing (VASH) provides critical housing and services to veterans experiencing homelessness. This effort also includes HUD’s Homeless Assistance Programs, as well as VA’s Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) and Grant and Per Diem (GPD) programs. More information on today’s announcement can be found here.

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Emporia, VA – Southern Virginia Regional Medical Center (SVRMC) is pleased to announce the February, March and April 2016 Employees of the Month: Lynn Jones, RN, Wendy Keener, RN, and Krystal Murrell, RN. These employees are nominated for demonstrating excellence in one of ten Standards of Behavior. As Employees of the Month, they each received a certificate of recognition, balloons, cookies to share with co-workers and a cash prize.

February

Nominated for demonstrating excellence in Communication, February’s Employee of the Month, Lynn Jones, RN, works in SVRMC’s Emergency Department. Ms. Jones’ nomination included the following statement: “Lynn is the poster child for customer service. She rounds on patients in the ED and in the waiting room with a smile and an open heart. She keeps the communication lines open to alleviate the burden of the unknown for the patients and families.”

March

Nominated for demonstrating excellence in Customer Waiting, March’s Employee of the Month, Wendy Keener, RN, works in SVRMC’s Oncology Services Department. Ms. Keener’s nomination included the following statement: “Wendy realizes that our patients’ time is very valuable.  She also understands that most of our patients have caregivers bringing them to their appointments with us, and Wendy knows that it is crucial to keep them informed of the patient’s care and timeline with procedures. She is flexible with appointment times when possible and very accommodating to all.”  

April

Nominated as an All-Star, April’s Employee of the Month, Krystal Murrell, RN, works in SVRMC’s Intensive Care Unit. Ms. Murrell’s nomination included the following statement:  “Krystal conducts herself in a professional manner at all times. No matter how overwhelmed she may be, you will never know it because she remains calm. Krystal continually displays a positive, caring attitude. She provides great care for her patients and is very supportive to her co-workers. Krystal loves what she does, and it shows in the quality of care she provides.”

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South Hill – Lynnette R. Reville recently joined the VCU Health Community Memorial Hospital team as an audiologist at CMH Ear, Nose & Throat.

Lynnette comes to VCU Health CMH with more than 28 years of experience with her most recent employment as an Audiologist at Hear U.S.A in Altamonte Springs, Florida.  She has also been employed by multiple ENT facilities and worked with many doctors, including Dr. Jay Patel and Dr. Belinda Dickenson, located in Florida.  In her previous experience she served patients by administering hearing tests, instructing techniques to improve hearing and recommending assistive devices according to their needs.

Lynnette received a Bachelor’s Degree in Audiology from the University of South Florida, and a Master’s Degree in Audiology from the University of Central Florida. She received her certification from the American Speech/ Language Hearing Association in August of 1988.

Lynnette is accepting new patients and referrals at CMH Ear, Nose, & Throat located at 416 Bracey Lane in South Hill. To schedule a hearing test or to receive hearing aid assistance, call (434) 447-3070.

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