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The annual awards celebration and installation of officers will be held from 5:30 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 27, at the Holiday Inn Koger Conference Center located at 1021 Koger Center Boulevard, Richmond.

Donner Grigsby, NASA engineer and NASA Langley’s 2004, 2005 and 2006 Speaker of the Year, will be the keynote speaker.

He will focus on “Lessons Learned From Exploration” and how to apply those lessons to the business world.

He also will share footage from NASA projects and missions.

The 2012 Chamber Board of Directors will be inducted and awards for Business of the Year and Member of the Year will be presented, along with a presentation of The DuPont’s Community Heroes.

Grigsby, originally from Michigan, is a graduate of Old Dominion University and Christopher Newport University.

As part of his thesis he created a prototype micro-gravity strength training system intended for use aboard the International Space Station and deep space missions.

He was recruited by NASA for their six-year Engineering Technician Apprentice Program, where he graduated at the top of his class, and he was trained to design model aerospace vehicles.

The black-tie optional event begins with business networking and cocktails at 5:30 p.m.

The dinner and program starts at 7 p.m.

Register online at www.ChesterfieldChamber. com by Wednesday, Jan. 24.

Ticket price ranges from $50 to $60.

For more information, call the chamber at 748-6364, ext. 2 or e-mail admin@chesterfieldchamber.com.

Sponsors for this event include DuPont, Bon Secours St. Francis Medical Center, Classic Party Rentals of VA, Magic Special Events, Networking Technologies and Support Inc., WWBT TV, NBC 12, Owen & Owens PLC, Chesterfield Economic Development, Richmond Times-Dispatch, ACAC Fitness & Wellness Center, Balzer and Associates, BizWorks Enterprise Center, Bryant & Stratton College, Community College Workforce Alliance, Divine Staffing, Dr. Baxter Perkinson & Associates, Chesterfield County Public Schools, Costco Wholesale, Holiday Inn Koger Conference Center, Huntington Learning Center-Midlothian, Kaeser & Blair Promotional Products, Main Line Broadcasting, McGuire Woods LLP, Ramey|Michael Business Law Group, PC, TeamLogic.

About the Chesterfield County Chamber of Commerce: More than 600 businesses strong, the Chesterfield County Chamber of Commerce works to serve, protect, and promote the common interests of its membership and the business community. As a unified voice, the chamber provides leadership and vision for the advancement of economic prosperity and an exceptional quality of life for Chesterfield County.

istory buffs will be enthralled when they attend The Last Fight of the Confederate Navy: The Battle of Trent’s Reach, 1865 commemoration event at Henricus Historical Park on Saturday, Jan. 21.

And, by the end of the day, they will understand that the land where the park currently exists was once a battlefield where Confederate and Union soldiers clashed, with our nation’s fate hanging in the balance.

John Pagano is the historical interpretation supervisor at Henricus. In addition to managing the park’s staff of historical interpreters, he also is its principal historian.

“The fight of Trent’s Reach encompassed the entire span of Henricus and Dutch Gap,” Pagano said. “Anywhere you stood, you would have been able to see the naval battle going on, about a half a mile between the ships and the shore battery, and it was quite a spectacle at the time.”

According to Pagano, the battle was significant because it was one of the Confederacy’s last chances to turn the tide in the Civil War. “As far as being a major Confederate naval fight in the eastern theatre of war, it was one of the big finales of the war effort,” Pagano said. “Previously, the Confederate navy had purely been a reactionary force.”

“But, here, they went on the offensive. Even though it was a brave effort, it failed miserably and proved that there was little more that the Confederates could do.”

During Saturday’s proceedings, there also will be a wreath-laying ceremony and a musket salute for 2nd Lt. Walter Thorn, an officer who risked his life to run atop the bulkhead at Butler’s Canal just before it exploded to save sentries.

Because Thorn, who was just 20 years old at the time, performed such a heroic act, it earned him the Congressional Medal of Honor.

“The fuse was lit for the black powder to blow the canal, and Thorn was absolutely aghast that the sentries were still there,” Pagano said. “So, he went up there to rescue the black soldiers who would have been torn apart by the explosion.”

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The Last Fight of the Confederate Navy commemoration will be held on Saturday, Jan. 21, at Henricus Historical Park.

Book sales to benefit memorial wall Retired battalion chief wrote history of fire department

remember fire and EMS personnel who had died in the line of duty.

Seven years of planning and fundraising had resulted in the event that took place on Oct. 15, 2010.

BY BECKY ROBINETTE WRIGHT Much had been done but the Special Correspondent wall was not yet complete and ire trucks lined the black funds were running low. More paved driveway and the donations were still needed. aerial ladders were raised David Creasy, a retired battalion high into the cloudy sky at chief for Chesterfield Fire and EMS, the Eanes-Pittman complex, a huge has a plan to aid the memorial wall American flag waved in the breeze fund. stretched between the ladder trucks.

After 28 years, he retired from Chesterfield County fire and the Chesterfield Fire Department police officials, along with special in 2001. guests and family members, gathCreasy has just completed a ered to dedicate the wall built to book, but it is not just any book,

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David Creasy stands beside the Chesterfield Fire and EMS Memorial Wall located at the Eanes-Pittman Public Safety Training Center Complex. The wall is not yet complete and Creasy is donating proceeds from his book recently penned to the completion of the wall.

it is a historical record of the fire department’s early beginnings.

So how will the book help the wall?

“All of the proceeds, short of the production costs, will be donated to the Chesterfield Fire & EMS Memorial Wall,” Creasy said. “All I really need is to know people enjoy reading about the history of the Chesterfield Fire Department. It is my hope that through this book others will help to pass the history on to future generations.”

How did the book come about and why?

“I have always been interested in

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Sarah Norkus to speak at Agile Writers group event

BY KOREY HUGHES Special Correspondent

Self-publishing a successful inspirational book isn’t easy, but Sarah Norkus has done it twice.

The Agile Writers group will host the Colonial Heights resident and author’s talk about her publishing experiences at the Martin’s Food Market at 11361 Midlothian Turnpike in Chesterfield on Sunday, Jan. 22.

Norkus’ memoir, “The Eleventh Summer,” and her novel, “Until the Wind Changes,” were published in 2006 and 2010, respectively. Both books are available for purchase on Amazon.

And, because Norkus didn’t always have an inclination to put pen to paper, her story is an inspirational one for would-be authors.

Before she started writing, Norkus was an administrative assistant at the now-defunct Richmond Plastics company, and she decided to have a go at it after the business went under.

“Well, it was difficult, but losing my job was the springboard to me becoming an author because I didn’t want to get another job and then lose it,” Norkus said.

“And I hadn’t thought about writing, but I was the child of an alcoholic, so people told me I should write about it.”

“I thought if I could help someone, I should give it a try. And my dad was the editor of a horse racing magazine, so he told me to write out my story just as you would write facts in the newspaper.”

After Norkus finished her first manuscript, she sought advice by joining local writers’ groups.

“I went to the James River Writers’ Conference in Richmond about five years ago for some information and then decided to go the self-published route for the first one.”

Both “The Eleventh Summer” and “Until the Wind Changes” are set in the 1960s, but their themes are relevant enough to resonate with today’s audiences. And because alcoholism impacted Norkus’ childhood, the subject is discussed in both books.

“It breaks my heart that there are kids going through the horror, and they don’t know what to do with the emotional upheaval,” Norkus said. “I went through that and came out the other side.”

“And there’s a future for those kids. That’s what compelled me to put it down on paper, and I thought if it could help kids or adults, it would be worth it.”

Her next published work, however, will be the first in a fiction trilogy about a girl who goes back in time to save a Civil War soldier’s life. The first novel’s working title is “The Secret Diary of Sarah Chamberlain,” and it is slated for release this summer.

Discounted copies of Norkus’ books will be available for sale on Sunday, and she will sign them after the talk.

She advises aspiring writers to retain the rights to their intellectual property.

Norkus also suggests that self-promotion is the best way for them to get the word out about their literary projects.

For instance, the Lexington, Ky., native contacted libraries in Kentucky and in Virginia about buying her books when she started marketing them.

“My advice would be to do your research,” Norkus said. “And don’t pay for publicity programs because generally what (publishers) do is just give a list of your books out to companies.”

“Some of them might make calls, but I called them and asked them about what they were doing, and they wouldn’t tell me anything. Often, they tell you that they’re sending out letters or they just won’t tell you certain things.”

Norkus will appear from 1 to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 22, at the Martin’s Food Market at 11361 Midlothian Turnpike in Chesterfield.

For more information, call 986-2985.

Free school e-mail newsletter now available to subscribers Chesterfield County Public Schools has launched a community newsletter to share information about the county’s 62 schools.

The first newsletter was e-mailed on Friday, Jan. 6, to families, school partners and community members.

To make sure you receive the newsletter, register your e-mail address at mychesterfieldschools.com by clicking “Join our mailing list.”

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Monacan High School Band students performing Jan. 5-6 at All-County Band are, from left, front row, Jasmine Heath, Jessica Torres, Gene Maslink, Derek Brown and Jacob Stenzel; and, back row, Kira Glynn, Joe Scott, Stuart Archer, Ben Van Nest, Will Climo and Jack Mustain.

Family advocacy group to meet Jan. 28 ated from the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Pharmacy then completed two years of postgraduate residency training at the Medical University of South Carolina, consisting of a general practice residency and psychiatric specialty residency.

She currently practices at CJW Medical Center as a pharmacy psychiatry specialist. Her primary practice area

is Tucker Pavilion, where she serves acute pediatric, adult and geriatric patients suffering from disorders such as schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, depression, bipolar disorder, chemical dependence and agitation associated with dementia.

She also is the residency program director for the CJW pharmacy residency program.

She is an associate clinical

professor at VCU, which includes precepting pharmacy students and lecturing at VCU. She also is active with several pharmacy organizations, including the College of Psychiatric and Neurologic Pharmacists, for which she volunteers on their board recertification committee.

For more information on FACES, call 378-0035 or visit www.FACESVA.org.

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of the conflict.

And a Civil War battle reenactment will be performed

by Henricus staff, participants from the National Park Service in Petersburg and members of several local history groups.

Saturday’s occasion will be the first time that the aforementioned clash has been commemorated, but Henricus Historical Park has plans to increase its Civil War programming going forward.

Pagano said he thinks that it’s important for Chesterfield residents to immerse

themselves in local history.

“Well, it’s all about the community you live in,” Pagano said. “And for our ancestors, it’s proper that people have a fair perspective on Chesterfield County’s past.”

“For quite some time, some histories have had more exposure, but others have been obscured. But it’s our responsibility to bring that history to life for Chesterfield (residents) so they can look at it with some form of reverence and understand the basic history that built their community.”

The Last Fight of the Confederate Navy: The Battle of Trent’s Reach, 1865 commemoration event will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 21, at Henricus Historical Park at 251 Henricus Park Road in Chester.

The event is free for members, but admission for the public is $8 for adults and $6 for children.

For more information, go to the Henricus Historical Park’s website, http://www. henricus.org/, or call 7481613.

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everything together.

“I researched newspapers, Board of Supervisors meeting minutes, fire department records and of course talks with some of the old timers.

The work with the publisher has taken about 14 months,” Creasy said.

He also said the history needs to be saved and taught.

“So much of the history of the volunteer fire departments is gone,” Creasy said wistfully. “ Many of the people have moved away or passed on, pictures and records have been thrown away, and, as mentioned before, there is no one central point that acts as a repository for the fire department history information. On top of this, we have a generation of firefighters that have no

idea what it was like back in the day and has no link to the past.”

What was it like for Creasy writing the nuggets of history?

“I love talking with the old-timers, finding pictures and information that documents the Chesterfield Fire Department history,” he said.

“I grew up in this department and it gave me a wonderful career. It is a tremendous family; always there in good times and bad. If you need something, they are there for you. I feel like writing this book not only allows me to enlighten folks but allows me to feel like I am giving something back by keeping the history of hundreds of firefighters alive.”

Firefighting had early

beginnings in Creasy’s life.

“I joined the Manchester Volunteer Fire Department in 1968 while in high school,” the seasoned firefighter said.

“I was 17 years old. I loved it from the start and was fortunate to learn from some great individuals.”

“In 1971, I went to work for the Richmond Fire Bureau,” he said. “I continued my volunteer firefighting on my days off. In 1974, I left Richmond and went to work full-time for the Chesterfield Fire Department.”

Creasy is still involved in public safety.

After retirement, he continued working part-time for Chesterfield Fire Department as an instructor as well as an instructor in the Community College System and with the Virginia Fire Marshal Academy.

In 2008, he was hired as the Fire Marshal for the Richmond Fire Department.

Orders for the book received before Jan. 31 cost $29.95. After that date, the price will be about $34.95.

Creasy said all orders are being handled by the publisher, M.T. Publishing Company.

To order, go to www. mtpublishing.com or call 1-888-263-4702.

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FACES (Family Advocacy Creating Education and Services) will meet from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 28, at 11601 Lucks Lane in Midlothian.

The program will focus on learning about medications and their use in treating psychiatric illnesses, with .Dr. Megan Sarashinsky as the keynote speaker.

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“And this was during a time when people wouldn’t have gone back to rescue black soldiers. And that’s why were commemorating him.”

Lectures will happen throughout the day, including one that will study the previously mentioned battle from a naval combat perspective, deconstructing the entire skirmish step-by-step.

Another speech will compare current photographs of Henricus Historical Park’s layout with pictures of the land taken during the time

Chesterfield history,” Creasy said. “Having watched the Chesterfield Fire Department grow from 13 individual departments to one outstanding and nationally recognized department was a wonderful experience for me.”

“I think, as with a lot of things, that people are interested in how it all happened.

Several years ago I started to collect memorabilia and organized an exhibit in the county museum,” he added.

“Since so much of the early years were independently organized, there was no central point to collect the overall history.”

Creasy pointed out that the book has not been a full-time project, taking about five years to pull

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CRIME REPORT All data are based on the publicly available Chesterfield County Police Department daily arrest and crime releases and are reported according to Federal Incident Based Reporting rules.

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2300 block of Oak Lake Boulevard Complainant reported property was stolen from two company dump trucks.

10500 block of Hull Street Road Window broken and trunk popped on 2003 Toyota Camry. Suspect/s removed the entire trunk from the vehicle and also removed the entire rear lighting system.

Dec. 30

7200 block of Buck Rub Place Tags removed from vehicle parked in driveway.

9400 block of Midlothian Turnpike Complainant reported property was stolen from outside the location.

10300 block of Midlothian Turnpike Property was removed from unlocked vehicle while parked at location.

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9200 block of Arch Village Court Tag stolen from victim’s vehicle.

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9900 block of Hull Street Road Unknown suspect/s broke 13600 block of Winterberry a rear window and gained Ridge Rear door to vacant residence access to the location. Once inside, suspect/s also atkicked in. A TV had been tempted to pry open several moved and connected to a interior doors. At this time cable outlet. nothing has been reported stolen.

7000 block of Woodlake Commons Loop Mid-section of rear window to 10400 block of Melissa Mill Road victim’s pickup truck kicked in and the interior ransacked. Vehicle stolen from victim’s residence.

The faceplate to victim’s stereo had been pulled from the dash and was found behind Jan. 2 the front seat.

700 block of Research Road Victim was standing outside his vehicle when the suspect Jan. 1 12900 block of Genito Road approached from behind Described suspects observed and attempted to search the victim’s pockets. A struggle running from fenced storage ensued and the suspect ran lot. Property removed from wrecked vehicle parked there. off.

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3800 block of Courthouse Road Suspect/s gained entry to the victim’s barn by prying open the locked door and stealing property from inside.

13600 block of Genito Road Suspects broke the front glass window and gained entry to location. The property was reported stolen.

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11500 block of Midlothian Turnpike Property removed from victim’s 1997 Buick sedan; entry made through the unlocked passenger door.

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10100 block of Carol Anne Road Rear license plate reported stolen from 1995 GEO Metro.

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3800 block of Bailey Bridge Road Victim stated while at location pumping gas, unknown suspect approached her, flirted with her, asked for a ride, then demanded money.

Victim got into her vehicle, attempted to close the door but the suspect grabbed the door and attempted to pull it open.

Victim stated she then drove away from location.

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A certified public accountant, Mulkey’s professional CONTRIBUTED REPORT career includes working as a BookKeeping Express, the chief financial officer for two first U.S. franchise focused Virginia financial institutions solely on bookkeeping serand as an internal financial vices, has opened its newest executive manager for a small office in Virginia, serving privately held company. businesses throughout Ches- He has more than 20 years terfield County. experience.

Located in Midlothian, Seeking more indepenBookKeeping Express offers dence, Mulkey decided to a service to companies that shift his career out of the are not equipped or do not corporate world and into wish to handle accounting entrepreneurship to fill what responsibilities. he believed to be an unmet “This business helps to need for small businesses. He alleviate a void that exists lo- said opening a BookKeeping cally for skilled bookkeeping Express office would give him services that are specifically the national support he needs focused on the small business to reach his goals and give community,” Kenneth Mulkey, him the ability to offer local owner of the new BookKeep- small businesses the expertise, ing Express office, said. “I am support, resources and the excited about serving Chespersonal attention they need terfield County and setting and deserve. our roots deep in the small “So many otherwise sound business community. Bookbusinesses fail to account for Keeping Express has more their financial dealings, which, than 20 years of experience in in turn, hinders their revenues the industry, and its proven and growth. They want to business model will provide efficiently move forward, but us with the marketing and op- without knowing how to best

Lead Virginia, a statewide leadership forum which celebrated its five-year anniversary in 2010 is accepting applications for its upcoming 2012 class.

Lead Virginia is a non-partisan; nonprofit educational forum that has been widely recognized for connecting Virginia’s proven leaders across the Commonwealth.

Each year Lead Virginia selects a group of 45 senior executives representing business, government, nonprofit and education sectors from throughout the Commonwealth.

The annual program consists of seven informative visits to different regions of the Common-

wealth to explore curriculum themes of the economy, education and healthcare.

Participants gain a 360degree perspective of the Commonwealth, its issues and challenges, and learn through a study of trends and analysis how Virginia can best position itself for future economic vitality and educational and workforce performance at regional and statewide levels.

Class members are exposed to challenges facing seven diverse regions and gain an understanding of the resources, assets and mutual interdependence of the regions.

The class program includes a monthly visit to a different region beginning

utilize their financial data, they often feel frustrated and overwhelmed … and that’s where we come in,” Mulkey added. “The benefits of allowing BookKeeping Express to maintain their books with CPA oversight throughout the year are enormous from a cost standpoint ... particularly in the current economic climate.

Without this kind of partnership expertise, I see too many business owners experiencing the negative impact of falling behind on their financial records.”

BookKeeping Express’ services include setting up charts of accounts and general ledgers, monthly data entry, processing and managing accounts payable and accounts receivable, producing monthly reports and tax reporting.

The company also utilizes an Alternative Pricing Model that is based on the clients’ needs.

The expansion into the Midlothian area is part of the company’s national development plans that call for more than 400 new territories throughout the United Sates.

“The small business community is growing in Ches-

terfield County and around the country, and BookKeeping Express is expanding with it, providing qualified individuals with a niche franchise option that caters to this growing segment,” Greg Jones, CEO of BookKeeping Express, said. “We are looking to grow with franchise partners such as Ken who are serious about owning a business and sincere about their desire to fill a void in their communities with our distinctive services.”

Before opening his BookKeeping Express office, Mulkey went through specialized training to earn the company’s bookkeeper certification at the company’s headquarters in Vienna.

BookKeeping Express requires all of its offices to have at least one certified bookkeeper on staff.

As part of the BookKeeping Express franchise model, local BKE office owners have the support of the BookKeeping Express Team Center to take care of any outsourced bookkeeping needs so they can focus their attention on their business and client consultation.

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A Midlothian couple recently published a small business book that received top honors in December from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIP) as best business book in 2011.

Doug and Polly White wrote Let Go to GROW, which has been described as a culmination of extensive research as they interviewed more than 100 small and midsize business owners.

They discovered it is possible to have a profitable, growing business in this economy, but the business owner must be willing to take a close look at how the business is managed.

The Whites have been featured in Entrepreneur, CNNMoney.com, Huffington Post.com, Virginia Living Magazine, SHRM Magazine, CFO.com, US Daily Review, America’s Radio News Network and other broadcasts.

More information about them and the book can be found on www.WhitestonePartnersInc.com.

In their writing, the Whites address: • Focusing on four key steps can help you to have a breakout 2012 both personally and professionally.

• How now, in this economy, it is actually a great time to start the business you

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For an application, 2012 class schedule or more information about Lead Virginia, visit www.leadvirginia.org or e-mail Susan Horne, president & CEO at shorne@ leadva.org.

The deadline for class of 2012 applications is today (Thursday, Jan. 15).

About Lead Virginia Lead Virginia was incorporated as a charitable and educational organization in March 2005 and is patterned after similar models of statewide leadership programs across the nation.

Led by a board of directors composed of business, education, government, nonprofit and community leaders from across Virginia,

LEAD VIRGINIA uses a proven model for developing a statewide network of leaders by engaging academic, business, civic and government advisors to educate class members on the wide range of key issues in Virginia.

2011 sustaining sponsors of the program include Altria, Bon Secours Richmond Health System, HCA Virginia and Norfolk Southern.

Additional sponsors include Dominion, Northrop Grumman, as well as Verizon, Columbia Gas, MWV, Wells Fargo, Virginia Business Magazine and XO Communications.

More information about Lead Virginia can be found at www.leadvirginia.org.

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• Doug White began his career with McKinsey & Company. He then worked as the chief executive officer or chief operating officer for several small and midsize businesses. His areas of focus are strategy, operations and finance.

He received a B.S. in physics from Randolph-Macon College and earned a B.S. and an M.S. in mechanical engineering at Georgia Tech and received an M.B.A. with distinction from Harvard Business School.

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Changes on the horizon for U.S. Postal Service?

BY JIM RIDOLPHI Special Correspondent

I heard an interesting conversation last week regarding the U.S. Postal Service and its current condition, a company facing numerous challenges that could result in reduced service to millions of Americans.

One of my neighbors expressed a desire to keep the Postal Service the same. In short, she’s used to her Saturday delivery and the sight of the reliable mail carrier offers a daily sense of security for her.

Another neighbor said he couldn’t care less if the Postal Service stopped delivering mail on Saturdays.

“In my opinion, they stopped delivering anything important years ago,” he laughed. He bolstered his argument by a firm belief that private sector companies could and would assume any business the Postal Service would lose as a result of five-day delivery by eliminating Saturday.

The sad truth is the elimination of six-day delivery won’t save the Postal Service in its current structure. Burdensome regulation and congressional oversight make it impossible for the agency to make fast, strategic moves and hampers its ability to compete in the private sector.

Competitors have noticed and their volume has increased steadily as the Postal Service revenues have declined. Private companies now command convincing market shares in many delivery areas, and many customers view those competitors with the same admiration once reserved for the Postal Service.

What happened to one of America’s most trusted and recognized institutions?

Some say time passed them by and a refusal to innovate and revolutionize the mail delivery business is a problem finally coming home to roost.

Others say the agency became too big, unable to take advantage of technological advances simply due to the sheer volume.

Many of the tasks performed inside the Post Office haven’t changed in decades, and many letters are still handled by hand. In a world where instant communication is the order of the day, antiquated systems increase labor costs and prevent improved service.

Some point to excessive oversight and regulation. The Postal Service requires congressional approval for its budget, major purchases, rate increases and almost everything else. In many cases, it can take months, even years to do.

What the future of the Postal Service will look like is anybody’s guess, but there are some realities that are difficult to escape. The Post Office of the past is probably just a memory, and weekend delivery lives on borrowed time.

It also seems evident that downsizing its operation is the only way for the future survival of the agency. Rising retirement costs and health insurance increases are crippling an already decreased revenue volume.

The Postal Service is an agency worth saving, and its thousands of dedicated workers shouldn’t be blamed for the mismanagement of its senior management. Understaffed windows and long waiting lines have become an expected norm at the Post Office, and many often use the agency as a prime example of inefficiency.

A streamlined Postal Service with an emphasis on customer service is a win-win situation for America. Preserving that system will require the diligence of a congress that partners rather than competes with the Post Office. It also will require a willingness to do things differently, to accept and initiate innovation quickly and a commitment to better management.

Most of us can live without Saturday delivery. but the prospect of a non-existent Postal Service is less digestible. It’s time to stop the bleeding and preserve a part of Americana that is still viable and important.

Dominion Power offers tips for winterizing your home CONTRIBUTED REPORT

With the chill of winter in the air, now is the perfect time to begin winterizing your home to increase its energy efficiency and your comfort.

As with all projects, the best first step is to develop a good plan.

One of the best places to begin is with Dominion Virginia Power’s free online energy calculators at http://www.dom.com/calculators.

The online home and business energy calculators can help you quickly identify the necessary steps and potential savings, whether it is placing more insulation in the attic or installing energy-saving CFL bulbs.

For best results, have your electricity bill handy so you can enter your specific energy-use information.

“We encourage our customers to use energy wisely and find ways to remain comfortable while saving money,” Ken Barker, Dominion vice president of customer solutions and energy conservation, said. “Dominion’s website offers a wide selection of information to help our customers find the projects that are best suited to their particular homes.”

To prepare your house for winter, some important steps you should take include: • Replace or clean filters of forced air furnaces monthly.

• Have your heating system inspected annually by a qualified professional.

• Make sure you are not losing heated air through loose or faulty connections in your home’s ductwork.

• Seal windows and doors with weather stripping or caulk.

In addition to the energy calculators, the Dominion Virginia Power website has extensive information about saving energy.

• For 10 important conservation measures, including short instructional videos, to help you save energy this winter, visit: http://www.dom.com/about/ conservation/winter-tips.jsp • Simple, easy energy-saving ideas are available at: http://www. dom.com/tips.

• Join an ongoing conversation about saving energy and helping the environment on the Dominion Energy Conservation blog at: http://e-conserve.blogspot.com/ Helpful information also can be found at ENERGY STAR® sites

run by the U.S. Department of Energy and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

Here are several: • EPA Guide to Sealing and Insulating • Federal Tax Credits for Energy Efficiency • Heating and Cooling Efficiently With winter coming, Dominion also asks everyone to consider making a contribution to EnergyShare, a program that helps those in need keep their homes warm during the winter and cool in the summer after all other forms of assistance have been exhausted.

Customers can contribute to EnergyShare by adding an extra $1, $2, $5, $10, $20, $25 or $35 monthly to their Dominion Virginia Power bills or by including a separate check for any amount with their payments.

All contributions are tax deductible in accordance with Internal Revenue Service regulations and can be mailed to EnergyShare, P.O. Box 11186, Richmond, VA 23230-1186.

For more information about Dominion, visit the company’s website at www.dom.com.

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Local host families sought for students Exchange program has placed more than 25,000 students since 1975 CONTRIBUTED REPORT

Foreign high school students are scheduled to arrive soon for academic semester homestay programs, and the sponsoring organization needs a few more local host families.

The students are anxiously awaiting news of their new families. This is the last chance for these young ambassadors to fulfill their life-long dreams.

According to Pacific Intercultural Exchange (P.I.E.) president John Doty, the students are all between the ages of 15 and 18 years, are English-speaking, have their own spending money, carry accident and health insurance, and are eager to share their cultural experiences with their new American families.

P.I.E. has programs to match almost every family’s needs, ranging in length from one semester to a full academic year, where the students attend local public and private high schools.

P.I.E. area representatives match students with host families by finding common interests and lifestyles through an informal in-home meeting.

Prospective host families are able to review student applications and select the perfect match.

As there are no “typical” host families, P.I.E. can fit a student into just about any situation, whether it is a single parent, a childless couple, a retired couple or a large family.

Families who host for P.I.E. also

are eligible to claim a monthly charitable contribution deduction on their itemized tax returns for each month they host a sponsored student.

For the upcoming programs, P.I.E. has students from Germany, the former Soviet Union, Venezuela, Argentina, Brazil, Denmark, Korea, Mexico, Thailand, Austria, Slovakia, Norway, China, and many other countries.

P.I.E. is a nonprofit educational organization that has sponsored more than 25,000 students from 45 countries since its founding in 1975.

The organization is designated by the United States Department of State and is listed by the Council on Standards for International Educational Travel (CSIET), certifying that the organization complies with the standards set forth in CSIET’s Standards for International Educational Travel Programs.

Doty urges families to contact the program immediately, as it will allow the proper time for the students and hosts to get to know one another before they actually meet for the first time.

Families interested in learning more about student exchange, or arranging for a meeting with a community representative, may call P.I.E., toll-free, at 1-866-546-1402.

The agency also has opportunities for community volunteers to assist and work with area host families, students and schools.

Southeastern Distributors adopts Friendship Café CONTRIBUTED REPORT

Southeastern Distributors Inc. had adopted a Friendship Café through Senior Connections’ Adopt a Café Initiative.

Senior Connections, The Capital Area Agency on Aging’s Friendship Cafés are places where older adults can benefit from nutritional lunches, exercise, recreation, lifelong learning and artistic activities, as well as health and wellness programs.

Although federal, state and local funds are received to support meals and transportation, more funding is needed, especially for education, exercise programs, special field trips and creative activities.

The goal of the Adopt a Café Initiative is to provide communities the opportunity to support their neighborhood Friendship Cafés by adopting a Café or becoming a “friend or sponsor” of the Friendship Café Program.

The goal is to raise $1,200 yearly for each of Senior Connections’ 20 Cafés.

Southeastern Distributors Inc. donated $1,200.

“We are extremely pleased to have this level of commitment

from Southeaster Distributors Inc. for our Friendship Café Program, Thelma Bland Watson, executive director, said. “Many seniors will benefit from this generosity and caring. This contribution will add to the activities and offerings we provide to Friendship Cafe participants. Participants will have more to look forward to and they will enjoy many new opportunities.”

For more information on how to Adopt a Friendship Café, or how you can support or join your neighborhood Café, call Colleen Wilhelm at 672-4497 or e-mail her at cwilhelm@youraaa.org.

Senior Connections, The Capital Area Agency on Aging is a private, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization governed by a Board of Directors.

The agency, established in 1973 as part of a nationwide network of Area Agencies on Aging, provides direct services, information and referral, education and advocacy for seniors and caregivers residing in the City of Richmond and the counties of Charles City, Chesterfield, Goochland, Hanover, Henrico, New Kent and Powhatan. The website address is www.seniorconnections-va.org.

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Va. Association of Museums moves office to VMFA site

Three Lions Clubs host annual music competition

Location aids collaboration between groups

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to voice common concerns, share ideas, learn from each other, and grow stronger in the process.

The mission of the Virginia Association of Museums is to serve as the resource network of the Virginia and District of Columbia museum community through education, technical assistance, and advocacy.

About the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts With a collection of art that spans the globe and more than 5,000 years, plus a wide array of special exhibitions, the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA) is recognized as one of the top comprehensive art museums in the United States.

The museum’s permanent collection encompasses more than 23,000 works of art, including the largest public collection of Fabergé outside Russia and one of the nation’s finest collections of American Art, Art Nouveau and Art Deco.

VMFA is home to acclaimed collections of English Silver and Impressionist, Post-Impressionist, British Sporting and Modern & Contemporary art, as well as renowned South Asian, Himalayan and African art. In May 2010, VMFA opened its doors to the public after a transformative expansion, the largest in its 75-year history.

Programs include educational activities and studio classes for all ages, plus fun after-hours events. VMFA’s Statewide Partnership program includes traveling exhibitions, artist and teacher workshops, and lectures across the Commonwealth. VMFA is open 365 days a year and general admission is always free. For more information, call 340-1400 or visit www.vmfa.museum.

Historical Society to present Coretta Scott King Tea CONTRIBUTED REPORT

In honor of Martin Luther King Day, the Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia (CHSV) will present a themed tea, Coretta Scott King, at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 1, at Historic Magnolia Grange Plantation House Museum.

Actor/historic impersonator Theresa G., who frequently depicts Monticello slave Sally Hemmings, will present a cameo on Coretta Scott King during the tea.

The menu features a selection of finger sandwiches, sweets and teas.

Tours of the Plantation House Museum will be offered and the gift shop will be open during the event.

The cost to attend the tea is $25 per person and reservations are required.

For more information, and to make reservations, call Tamara Evans at 7961479.

The Chesterfield Historical Society of

Virginia is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization that serves as the center for Chesterfield County history.

Headquartered in historic Castlewood on Iron Bridge Road in Chesterfield, the society’s mission is to collect, preserve, interpret and promote the county’s unique past for the education of present and future generations.

For additional information, or to volunteer, visit www.chesterfieldhistory.com.

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Three Chesterfield County Lions Clubs are joining to host the Bland Music Scholarship Foundation’s annual music competition.

The event is scheduled for 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 18, at the Brandermill Church at 4500 Millridge Parkway in Midlothian.

According to Jim Stewart,

Brandermill, Midlothian and Woodlake Lions are sponsoring the event, which will provide an opportunity for local youth to showcase their talent.

Area residents are invited to attend the competition, which is being presented free of charge.

For more information, go to http://www.bmwlions.org and http://www. blandfoundation.org/.

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The Virginia Association of MuVMFA’s deputy eirector for Art & seums (VAM) is moving its office to Education, Robin Nicholson, serves on the Pauley Center on the campus of the VAM Council. the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in “The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Richmond. was pleased to host VAM once before in The office at 200 S. 3rd St. closed on the 1980s,” VMFA director Alex Nyerges Thursday, Dec. 22, and the new office said, “and we are delighted to welcome opened on Tuesday, Jan. 3. them back. I foresee many good synerThe move will allow greater colgies between our state museum and this laboration between VAM and VMFA on impressive organization that connects statewide initiatives serving museums. more than 1,000 members in Virginia “It feels like going home,” VAM exand the District of Columbia.” ecutive director Margo Carlock said.

The new address and contact inVAM’s offices were located at VMFA formation are: Virginia Association of from 1990-2004 with a brief stint at the Museums, 3126 W. Cary St., #447, Valentine-Richmond History CenRichmond, VA 23221-3504 (mail) ter during renovations to the Pauley and Margo Carlock, executive direcCenter. tor, 358-3170; Jennifer Thomas, deputy VAM moved to its current location director, 358-3171; Christina Newon the campus of NewMarket Corpora- ton, VCI project manager, 358-3172; tion during the building of VMFA’s new Heather Widener, communications James W. and Frances G. McGlothlin director, at 358-3173 (telephone). The Wing. fax number is 358-3174.

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Keith Dixon, left, owner of Mr. Appliance of Chesterfield, has been named Rookie of the Year by the Mr. Appliance Corp. He is shown with Doug Rogers, president of Mr. Appliance Corp.

Mr. Appliance honors local man creating world class customer experiences sets an extraordinary example to our other franchise owners.”

The Rookie of the Year award goes to the franchise owners who have been in business fewer than 18 months and demonstrate outstanding performance in sales, are focused on building the organization, and committed to full execution of the system.

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Mr. Appliance Corp. recently honored Keith Dixon, owner of Mr. Appliance of Chesterfield, as Rookie of the Year during the company’s national conference in Indianapolis, Ind. “Keith already plays an active role in our franchise network and shows brilliant business sense,” Doug Rogers, president of Mr. Appliance Corp., said.

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of the Year,” Dixon said. “We couldn’t have done this without the dedication of our employees and the quality service they deliver every day.”

For recipes, appliance and energy tips, follow Mr. Appliance on Twitter at MrApplianceCorp and Facebook at www.facebook.com/MrApplianceCorp.

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Winter/Spring parks guide now available CONTRIBUTED REPORT

The Winter/Spring 2012 Parks and Recreation Program Guide is now available.

The guide has been sent to Chesterfield County’s mailing list and can be found in county libraries and county office buildings.

Parks and recreation programs in the guide also can be seen online at http:// www.chesterfield.gov/parks.

Registration for winter/spring programs started onTuesday, Jan. 3.

Upcoming events: Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour – 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Friday, March 9, and Saturday, March 10, at James River High School, 3700 James River Road. The Film Festival will

exhilarate and inspire as you journey to exotic locations, paddle the wildest waters, and climb the highest peaks.

Different films each night. Ages 4 and under are free. Admission is $5 per adult or $2 for 18 and under. The fee is $8 per adult or $3 for 18 and under for both nights. For more information, contact losenn@chesterfield.gov. For tickets, call 748-1623.

Falling Creek Ironworks Annual Event – noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 17, at Falling Creek Ironworks Park, 6908 Jeff Davis Highway. Tour through the archaeological ruins of both the 1619 ironworks and Cary’s Colonial grist mill. Other activities include exhibits, costumed interpretation, living history, period demonstra-

tions, Native American dancing and children’s activities. Free of charge.

For more information, contact Bryan Truzzie at 751-4946 or www.fallingcreekironworks.org.

Kite Day – 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, March 25, at Clover Hill Athletic Complex, 17701 Genito Road (fields 7 and 8). Kite flying fun for the family. Enjoy a moonwalk, clown and other children’s activities. Free of charge. Co-sponsored

by AIM. The rain date is Sunday, April 1. For more information, call Mark Pinney at 748-1992.

Chesterfield County Parks & Rec welcomes input and feedback from residents. E-mail parksrec@chesterfield.gov.

The website, www.chesterfield.gov/ parks, has been updated.

Longwood University to offer reading program for teachers CONTRIBUTED REPORT

Longwood University will offer a graduate reading program based in Chesterfield County, beginning in the fall.

The program is open to any teacher regardless of geographical location, school division, grade level or subject area.

Participants enroll in one course per semester and several courses in the summer to earn a master’s degree in about three years and be eligible for state licensure as a reading specialist.

To register or for more information, e-mail Dr. Katherine Wiesendanger at wiesendangerkd@longwood.edu.

The program consists of courses in the “hybrid” model, a combination of face-toface and online instruction.

Most courses will meet for three Satur-

days, all day, with the remainder of each course taught online.

The location for the classes has not been determined.

If participants already have a master’s degree, they can earn state endorsement by taking eight of the 13 courses offered.

Any of the courses may be taken individually for other professional reasons, including recertification, or for personal reasons.

Longwood has for more than 10 years offered graduate reading programs in several school divisions around the state.

The programs, designed for busy teachers to take on a part-time basis, are coordinated by Longwood’s Literacy and Culture Program, a graduate-level program in the College of Education and Human Services.

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Model railroad layout to be on display CONTRIBUTED REPORT

During the month of January, members of the River City 3 Railers will be displaying their large O Gauge model railroad layout at the Village Market Place in Midlothian.

This layout has been displayed at the Chesterfield County Fair and the Science and Children’s Museums.

The layout will be running from 1 to 5 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays at 13150 Midlothian Turnpike in the Flooring America storefront adjacent to Chesterfield Hobbies.

Admission is free to the public.

For more information regarding operating times, go to River City3Railers on Facebook.

On Feb. 2, the Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia (CHSV) will launch the CHSV Heirloom Seed Exchange, a seed lending program to preserve and promote open pollinated plant varieties with heritage and flavor that have stood the test of time.

The launch will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at historic Castlewood, home of CHSV’s research library located at 10201 Iron Bridge Road, on the corner of Krause Road in Chesterfield.

Patty Watts, CHSV volunteer and chairman of the new Heirloom Seed Exchange, said, “Growing and saving heirloom seed helps preserve a piece of history, it helps preserve favorite fruits, vegetables, herbs and flowers that our grandparents grew but are hard to find nowadays.”

“Homegrown produce tastes great, its nutritional value nourishes body and soul,” she added.

Annual membership in the CHSV Heirloom Seed Exchange is $5, which includes a selection of 10 free packets of seeds on the understanding that, at the end of the growing season, members will return double the amount of seeds they borrow.

Watts said, “Our Seed Exchange relies on membership to support the organization and to help sustain the diversity of heirlooms in our seed library. Our current seed inventory approaches

2,000 packets, including more than 1,000 packets of vegetables and fruits, almost 600 packets of flower seeds and close to 300 packets of herb seeds. We offer 37 different varieties of tomato, two dozen different varieties of lettuce and greens, 24 different peppers and more.

There is something for everyone.”

Following the launch on Feb. 2, the CHSV Heirloom Seed Exchange will be open at historic Castlewood every Thursday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (February-May, or until the seed supply is finished).

In addition, the Seed Exchange will offer seminars throughout 2012 on planning a garden, how to produce homegrown food and how to encourage kids to eat their vegetable, also the basics of canning and jam making as well as seed saving and drying.

These seminars will be open to the public; seminar fees will benefit CHSV in its preservation efforts.

For more information, call 768-0616 or click on www.chesterfieldhistory.com Founded in 1981, the Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia is a private, nonprofit, 501(c)3 organization. Its mission is to collect, preserve, promote and interpret the county’s unique past for the enjoyment and education of present and future generations.

To volunteer, call 7967121.

Enrollment underway for citizens academy CONTRIBUTED REPORT

Enrollment is still underway for residents wishing to participate in the Chesterfield County Police Department’s Citizens Academy that kicks off on Tuesday, Feb. 14.

Participants will meet from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. each Tuesday from Feb. 14 to April 17 at the Clover Hill Police Support Facility at 2730 Hicks Road.

The academy includes visual presentations, question-and-answer sessions, tours and a variety of practical exercises.

According to the department, graduates of the Citizens Academy play an important partner role in helping it ensure that Chesterfield County is the safest and most secure community of its size in the U.S.

More than 670 residents have already completed the Senior Citizens or Citizens academies, which were first offered in 1999.

The Citizens Academy is free and open to all county residents and business owners, as well as members of any community or civic organization located in Chesterfield County.

Applicants will be screened for activities that may disqualify them from participating in the academy.

For more information, or an application, call the Chesterfield County Police Department’s Support Services Division at 318-8685 or e-mail Support Services Division secretary Jennifer Lee at LeeJ@chesterfield.gov.

Applications must be received by Tuesday, Jan. 31.

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THURSDAY, JAN. 19 The Economic Development Authority meets the third Thursday of every month at 3 p.m. at 9401 Courthouse Road, Suite B, Chesterfield. Contact Lori Perez, 318-8567, with any questions regarding this schedule.

SATURDAY, JAN. 21 Orienteering at Point of Rocks Park.

Start any time 12 to 2 p.m. Central Virginia Orienteering Club. Orienteering is the sport of navigating with map and compass to find specific locations in the woods. All ages and skill levels are welcome.

Bring your own compass or borrow one. Dress for the weather and for travel both on and off trail. Be sure to bring water and a snack. Instruction will be available to assist new navigators, if needed. Cost is $5 per map. Point of Rocks Park, 201 Enon Church Rd., Chester. From the park entrance, follow the red and white arrow signs to the start. For more information please visit www. centralvaorienteering.com.

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 25 The Newcomers Club of Richmond will have an open enrollment during the month of Jan. All Richmond women are invited. The club will meet at 11 a.m. Cost is $23 and includes social hour, business meeting and a program by Leigh Burke on “Downsizing and Simplifying your home.” Call Brenda, 754-0460 or visit newcomersrichmond.org.

Wednesday Night Women’s Work Out. Calling all ladies (ages 12 and up) to come get your weekly workout on. Beginning at 7 p.m. Move at your own pace. FWC, 7424 Belmont Road, Chesterfield. Childcare is not yet available at this time. Contact Cathy at 512-3798 for more information. The event will run from through June 27. The class is free of charge.

SATURDAY, JAN. 28 Kiwanis of Chesterfield presents Diamonds ‘N’ Dice Casino Night from 7 to 10 p.m. at The Positive Vibe Café. Proceeds to benefit The Positive Vibe Cafe and The Miracle

League of Richmond. Per person cost is $100 and reservations can be made at www.kiwanisofchesterfield.org. Positive Vibe Café is located at 2825 Hathaway Road, Richmond. For more information, call Charlie Adams at 794-1019 or e-mail at govadams@aol.com.

During the month of January, River City 3 Railers will be displaying their large O Gauge model railroad layout at the Village Market Place in Midlothian. This layout has been displayed at the Chesterfield County Fair and the Science and Children’s Museums. The layout will be running from 1 to 5 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. The layout is located at 13150 Midlothian Turnpike in the Flooring America storefront adjacent to Chesterfield Hobbies. Admission is free to the public. Follow on Facebook for more information regarding operating times at River City3Railers.

TUESDAY, JAN. 31 There is still time for residents to enroll in the Chesterfield County Police

Department’s Citizens Academy that kicks off on Feb. 14. Participants will meet each Tuesday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Feb. 14 to April 17 at the Clover Hill Police Support Facility, 2730 Hicks Road. For more information or an application, call the Chesterfield County Police Department’s Support Services Division at 318-8685 or e-mail Support Services Division Secretary Jennifer Lee at LeeJ@chesterfield.gov. Applications must be received by Jan. 31.

WEEKLY TUESDAYS Overeaters Anonymous Group #51606 meets each Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Central Baptist Church, located at 1510 Courthouse Rd., Richmond (Misson House in rear of church). For more information, call Peg at 379-9558.

The Bethia United Methodist Church Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) program is now accepting registrations and currently accepting new members for the 2011-2012 year, where members will chart their path

through motherhood and see how motherhood redirects their various relationships. Bethia MOPS meets from 9:30 a.m. to noon on the first, third and fifth Tuesdays from Sept. 20 through May 15. For more information, contact Kara Harris at 763-6067 or karaharris@verizon.net.

Bethia United Methodist Church is located at 10700 Winterpock Road, Chesterfield.

WEEKLY THURSDAYS Moms of Tots to Teens (MOTTS) at Bon Air Baptist Church, 2531 Buford Road, 9:45 a.m. to noon recurring every first and third Thursday of the month Sept. 15 through May 17. Preschool childcare is available. Contact Loretta Sherwood at tiandlo@aol.com or go to www. bonairbaptist.org/motts for more information.

The Al-Anon meeting Awaken to Hope is held at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at St. John Neumann Catholic Church located at 2480 Batterson Rd. in Powhatan.

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Trinity Episcopal freshman Josh Brown heads for the basket and two of his 18 points after splitting a pair of St. Anne's Belfield defenders. Brown led the Titans to a 84-56 victory.

Brown's surge seals Saints' fate Freshman scores 13 second-half points as Trinity hammers STAB

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fter dominating the first half of Friday’s nonconference game against St. Anne’s Belfield, Trinity Episcopal’s boys basketball saw the visit-

ing Saints close the second quarter on an 8-2 run that was capped by Brett Johnson’s long buzzer-beating 3-pointer.

What had been a 19point Titans lead shrunk to 10 when Johnston connected again from beyond the

arc on STAB’s first possession of the third quarter.

But before the Saints could cut into their deficit any further, Josh Brown stepped forward and took over. The Trinity freshman scored 13 of his 18 points in the third quarter and the

Titans never led by less than 20 the rest of the way in a 84-56 victory.

“Coach [Rick Hamlin] always says the first four minutes of the third quarter will determine the momentum and the outcome of the rest of the game,” Brown said. “My teammates did a great job of setting me up and that’s how I score most of my points.

“If I miss one or two shots, they always tell me to

keep shooting. They really give me a lot of confidence.

That’s huge for a freshman.”

All humility aside, Brown was far from the innocent bystander he made himself out to be. Trinity (12-1) led 49-38 when Brown started his personal 13-point run with a 3-pointer. He added a runner in the lane, three free throws and a driving layup before swishing another 3 that pushed the Titans’ advantage to 62-43.

If anyone in the gym at Trinity’s Estes Athletic Center was surprised to see a freshman willing to take charge of such a talented team, Hamlin wasn’t one of them. Even with future Division I recruit Khris Lane on the roster, Hamlin said there are times in practice when Brown is the best player on the floor.

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hen he returned to Chesterfield County and took over as coach of James River’s boys varsity basketball team, Tracy Hamner initially was hesitant to implement the offensive system he learned from his former boss.

Hamner had no doubt that the fundamentals were solid. John Beilein had built consistently successful college programs at Richmond, West Virginia and Michigan by recruiting players that fit his version of the increasingly popular “Princeton offense.”

Given limitations on practice time, Hamner wasn’t sure he’d be able to properly teach the complex system – which emphasizes constant motion, screening and passing – to a bunch of high school kids.

But after trying out a couple different schemes with varying levels of success, Hamner realized last season that, win or lose, he had to be true to himself.

“I said, ‘This is who I am. I have to try it,’” he recalled last week.

Hamner is quick to point out that James River utilizes only a small portion of Beilein’s voluminous playbook.

Any more than that, he knew, risked “paralysis by analysis” that would’ve robbed his players of their natural athleticism by forcing them to over-think the game.

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osby High shines brightest in races requiring eight legs.

Coach Bryan Still’s Titans have passed the relay baton all the way to the summit of Central Region girls’ track and field.

Cosby won region indoor and outdoor titles last year largely on the effort of its four-girl relays.

“I love the relays – they’re the most fun and exciting,” said junior Jayden Metzger.

“Because when you win, you have someone to celebrate with.

“We’re so close; my best friend is the track team.”

Metzger, defending regional champion in the open 500 meters, runs on both the 4-by-400 and 4-by-800 relays for the current Titans.

Both quartets have statechampionship potential, based on comparative times around Virginia.

“Jayden can run about any distance,” says Still. “She’s one of the most competitive young ladies I’ve ever coached.”

Cosby also shines in the 4-by-200, with sophomore

Alexandria Moseley a megastar on the rise.

At the Christopher Newport Invitational, Moseley helped Cosby break the tape in a blistering 1:46.8 – some five seconds faster than the Dominion District record.

Still tempered that, somewhat, explaining that CNU’s 200-meter track has a much than the tight 145-meter Ashe Center.

Moseley ran with Molly Novak, Gina D’Orazio and De’Nisha Smith (defending region 300-meter hurdles

champ) at CNU. “Alex is my workhorse,” said Still. “She matches work ethic with talent and is the heart and soul of the team.”

Novak is another premier athlete, individually; the sophomore was second in the long jump and fourth in the 300 at CNU. Moseley, who won multiple events and set numerous records at Bailey Bridge Middle School, also takes a turns on the Titans’ promising 4-by-400.

She predicts her best

event, long term, will be the open 400.

Cosby won the 4-by-400 at CNU in 4:00.8 and was second (to Atlee) in the 4-by800 in 10:01. Those are both state-worthy clockings.

The Titans' 4-by-400 foursome was De’Nisha Smith, Metzger, Novak and Moseley.

The 4-by-800 lineup was Alaina Redd, Elena Wirz and Kate Birnbaum and Cary Beth Reynolds.

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osby High’s girls apparently like the feel of the track at the Boo Williams Sportsplex in Hampton.

The Titans put on a scintillating a show in winning the Suffolk Stars meet held there Jan. 12-13. It is the same location where the State Group AAA meet will be held later this

winter.

Cosby’s 4-by-800 relay won in a meet record time of 9:30.9 – some 19 seconds ahead of the runner-up. It was the best time in Virginia this year and seventh best in the U.S. Cosby was also second (to Bethel) in the 4-by-400 in 4:05.1. Both Bethel and Cosby broke the existing record.

Titan Megan Moye won the 1,000 in a meet record 2:54.1, annihilating the meet record. It was the third fastest time this year nationally.

Cosby’s Alexandria Moseley was second in both the long and triple jumps against a state-wide field.

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trinitY from p7 shooter and I think the basket really opened up for him,” Hamlin added.

He wasn’t alone in that regard. The 6-6 Lane scored 17 of his game-high 25 points in the first half and spent most of the second rebounding and setting up his teammates for scoring opportunities.

Trinity’s leading scorer made 10 of his 13 field-goal attempts in what Hamlin called “one of his best games” since transferring from Meadowbrook last summer.

“He was very unselfish,” Hamlin said. “He’s really buying into the team concept and looking to get others involved. That shows a lot of growth in his game.”

Lane, Brown and Cosby transfer Jaylen Hinton (17 points) combined to score 60 of Trinity’s 84 points. The Titans’ stifling full-court pressure defense did the rest, forcing STAB’s guards into numerous turnovers that Trinity quickly converted into easy baskets.

EXERCISE Johnson paced STAB (2-9) with four 3-pointers and 14 points. Aaron Stinnie added eight points and would’ve joined Johnson in double figures if Lane hadn’t met him at the rim and stuffed his dunk attempt in the second half.

“Coach always stresses putting teams away and that’s what we did,” Hinton said. “In our huddle, we kept saying, “No mercy.’

We don’t want to make people quit basketball or anything, but if they do it’s not our fault.”

Even with his team leading by 23 after three quarters, Hamlin kept up the pressure until Lane, Brown and guard Torey Burston went to the bench for good with about four minutes left in the game.

“We’re not playing against the scoreboard; we’re playing against our potential,” Hamlin said.

“We try to play a perfect game no matter what the score or who the opponent is.”

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James River's Kevin Regimbal reaches in and tries to swipe the ball from Manchester's hard-charging Josh Bailey.

when it finally began to find its touch from the perimeter.

Josh Bailey buried a pair They put on a clinic early of long jumpers, and after in their Dominion District showdown with Manchester the Lancers’ full-court press forced Hamner to burn a last Wednesday, building a timeout with 6:53 left in 16-point lead before withstanding the Lancers’ furious the game, Breon Kellam’s 3reLAYs from p7 Fearsome pointer brought the visitors fourth-quarter charge for a foursomes bocharged in the 4-by-800 at within 41-35.

53-46 victory. region and state level when “They play so hard and “It’s not an easy system Here’s a look at Cosby’s Megan Moye, the state’s prethey’re so talented,” Hamto learn. That’s a credit to success in relays last mier distance runner, joins ner said of the Lancers, the kids because they’re so year on region and state the lineup. who make up for a lack of smart,” Hamner said after levels: At CNU, the dynamic James River improved to 9-2 size (Devin Robinson and Moseley won the triple jump overall and 6-1 in the district. Austin Williams are the only 2011 region indoors: Won 4-by-800; Won 4-byand was fourth at 55 meters. players taller than 6-2 on the “Now they’re starting to see 400; Third in 4-by-200 She has the bloodlines for what the offense is supposed roster) with quickness and success. Her parents are forathleticism. “They can just to look like.”

2011 State indoors: mer Clover Hill High track keep throwing athletes at Led by versatile forwards Second in 4-by-800; standouts Dominique and you, so they’re never out of Tim Daly and Sam Albus, 5th in 4-by-400; 7th in Roxanne (Briggs) Moseley. the game.

James River countered 4-by-200 “Track is my home away “You have to play the full Manchester’s aggressive man2011 Region outdoors: from home,” said Moseley. to-man defense by spreading 32 minutes because they’re Won 4-by-800; Third in “It’s my life … it was God’s the floor and utilizing both never going to quit.”

4-by-400 gift to me.” screens and sharp cuts to Despite forcing James The Titans plan to imopen driving lanes.

River into four turnovers 2011 State outdoors: prove their times Jan. 27-28 “We knew they liked to during one particularly Second in 4-by-800 on the extremely fast, banked pressure the ball, so we were frenetic back-and-forth Note: All the relay track at Virginia Tech. going to have to back-cut sequence, Manchester got no Then comes districts (Feb. girls a year ago were and go to the basket,” Albus closer than six points the rest underclassmen. Everyone 8) and regions (Feb. 17-18) said. of the way. is back. at Ashe Center, and states Daly got to the rim Better known for his Feb. 24-25 at Boo Williams consistently and scored 13 of exploits with James River’s Sportsplex in Hampton.

Falcons’ 4-by-100 that his game-high 19 points in two-time state champion “We’ve done well on the took second at States, and the first half. His free throw volleyball squad, Albus came state level before and we indoors on a 4-by-200 gave James River its biggest up huge late in the fourth expect to again,” said Still. quartet that was third in lead (38-22) with less than quarter. He buried a 3-pointStill was a standout relays Virginia. four minutes left in the third er that pushed the Rapids’ runner himself at Hugue“Relays are a testament quarter. lead back into double digits not before going on to play to a lot of talent and hard “Even though we were up (46-35) with 4:17 left and football at Virginia Tech and work,” said Still. “They’ve early, we knew they were go- added another basket before in the NFL. become a tradition at ing to make a run,” Daly said. finishing off an 11-point In 1991, he ran on the Cosby.”

Manchester trailed 39-27 effort with a thunderous one-handed dunk.

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EXERCISE Fusion strike gold at national event

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PHOENIX, Ariz. – USA National Field Hockey Festival is the biggest amateur field hockey event in the world. There were 147 U19 teams playing in 21 pools and 49 U16 teams playing in 7 pools at this year’s Festival representing 29 states and 4 countries, which resulted in a high level of competition and entertainment for over 3,500 athletes and their families.

For the past 27 years, athletes, parents and college coaches have foregone the traditional Thanksgiving celebration of parades, feasts and football to be a part of the largest showcase field hockey event in a warm and sunny climate. More than 700 field hockey matches, played on 18 different fields, took place over Thanksgiving weekend. In addition to athletes and their families, an estimated 150 college coaches were in attendance from Division I, Division II and Division III colleges, scouting the most talented athletes to fill spots on their roster.

Fusion Field Hockey’s U19 team consists of all local players who attend Collegiate, Cosby, Deep Run, Hanover, Mills Godwin, Matoaca, Prince George, Steward and Thomas Dale.

Midlothian-based Fusion Field Hockey’s U19 team started their Thanksgiving Day with a 5:15 a.m. jog around the field in the cool, predawn desert air. At 6, they stood under the lights ready to tip off the opening game at the 2011 USA Field Hockey National Festival held this year in Phoenix, Ariz. By 7, they had recorded a 4-0 victory over Pennsylvania’s Mystic Black and set the tone for the rest of the trip.

Fusion dominated the early morning game with

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Midlothian-based Fusion Field Hockey's U19 team won the Pool T championship at the 2011 National Field Hockey Festival. Team members were: (Front row, left to right) Coach Kristen O’Rourke, Erin Bailey (Mills Godwin), Taylor Colbert (Cosby), Rebecca Hamilton (Matoaca), Catherine Rogerson (Cosby), Madison Johnson (Prince George), Sydney Cardozo (Collegiate) and Brooks Doxey (Collegiate). (Back row, left to right) Coach Brad Powell, Keaton Busser (Steward), Sarah Clark (Collegiate), Dodi Allocca (Collegiate), Maddie Kendrick (Thomas Dale), Katlyn Taliaferro (Deep Run), Libba Wharton (Collegiate), Juliana Moore ( Hanover) and Coach Kelsey Powell.

high-pressure defense and a balanced scoring attack that produced four goals from three different players. The trend continued throughout the tournament as eight different players put the ball in the net for Fusion. The team followed their opening victory with wins over Maryland’s Jackals (4-1), San Diego Short Corner (31), Kentucky’s Stealth Storm (3-2) , and New Jersey’s All 4 One (4-0).

Even more impressive was that the team only took 14 players to the tournament and lost one of those players for the final two games due to injury. With eleven players on the field at all times, substitutes and rest were a rare luxury for the

Fusion players. Their ability to maintain a high level of skill and intensity against tournament-tested teams is telling of both their physical conditioning and heart’s desire to win.

The sixth, and final game, was literally a high noon showdown in the desert between Fusion and North Carolina’s Charlotte Ambush. Playing on only an hour’s rest from their earlier game, Fusion stood before a fresh and ready Ambush team, who was playing their first game of the day.

Needing only a tie to secure a first-place finish and bring home the gold, a battle weary Fusion fell behind 2-0 in the first half, and their dreams of Festival

gold seemed to be slipping away. Fusion Coach Kristen O’Rourke delivered a calm, but encouraging halftime pep talk and urged her team to dig deep and finish.

At the start of the second half, Fusion scored a quick goal and gained some momentum. A short while later, they tied the game at 2-2.

Charlotte tried to respond, but Fusion’s defense stepped up and denied Charlotte anymore real scoring opportunities.

Late in the game, one of Charlotte’s players committed a foul that called for an automatic yellow card forcing them to play a man down for the final few minutes. Fusion immediately mounted a strong attack

and scored as the final horn sounded, giving them an improbable come from behind 3-2 victory. However, one of the referees waived the goal off and Fusion had to settle for a 2-2 tie, but that was all Fusion needed to win Pool T and bring home the gold medal. Fusion finished with a record of 5 wins, 0 losses and 1 tie.

By winning their pool, Fusion receives an automatic bid to the 2012 National Field Hockey Festival, which will be held in West Palm Beach, Fla. More details and complete results can be found at http://usafieldhockey.com/events/6566 and http://usafieldhockey.com/events/6566/ page/13709.

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