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Program offers memorable Valentine's date one of the facility’s activities that a particular lady caught When John Balke, 85, his eye. shared his wish of getting a “In our place, we have the gift for his sweetheart, Elmactivity room. I was calling croft of Chesterfield ComBingo and I used to kid her munity Relations Director because she used to win so Karen Elliott knew the wish often,” Balke said. “For some would be a perfect fit for reason, it seemed to bring us the facility’s “Second Wind close.” Dreams” program, which foTheir closeness grew over cuses on providing residents’ time even when his heart’s wishes and special requests. new interest relocated to anInstead of an exchange of other facility to be closer to gifts, Balke’s wish grew into her grown children. She visits a memorable Valentine’s friends at Elmcroft once a date with an evening out on month and the pair stays in the town. The World War II touch through letters. Last veteran and his sweetheart week, the pair was surprised were treated to a dinner date for an evening, starting with with the generous help of a complimentary limousine several businesses in Hanover ride from Black Tie Affair County, where Elliott lives. Limo Service to their dinner The octogenarians had destination at Italian Kitchen met at Elmcroft, where Balke in Mechanicsville. has resided for four to five For restaurant owner years. He is referred to as Ray Thompson, the elderly “The Mayor” because of his couple reminded him of his outgoing and welcoming parents and his in-laws Mike personality. It was during and Ellen Montecalvo. The
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John Balke, 85, enjoys a date with his sweetheart. The octogenarians met during Bingo at an assisted living facility in Chesterfield County.
Capitol visit: 'Affordable tuition' one of many reasons students attend community college After losing her job in the mortgage industry, Shana Morris moved back to Virginia to attend John Tyler Community College. Now, she’s less than a year away from becoming a registered nurse. Seth Baldwin likes politics, law and history, but he is not quite sure which he wants to pursue. So, he decided to explore his options and save money by coming to John Tyler for his first two years of college. After taking time off to raise her family, Regina Smith, who is also self-employed, is back at John Tyler, working on a degree that she says will help her business. These are just some of the stories John Tyler students shared when they met with state legislators on Feb. 3. The students, acCAPITOL VISIT P2
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Law aims to help abuse victims the bill’s sponsor, Delegate Ward L. Armstrong, D-Martinsville. He dubbed HB 2106 the Linda Bostwick Act ictims of domestic violence and abuse would get more protection from defen- in memory of a Collinsville resident killed by her dants under a bill passed unanimously estranged husband in 2007. Bostwick had obtained a protective order by the Virginia House of Delegates this against the man, and he had violated the order week. House Bill 2106 would allow judges to require previously, Armstrong said. He said the estranged Virginians who are facing criminal charges, have husband shot Bostwick to death at her workplace violated a protective order or are on probation to and then killed himself. Bostwick’s death prompted Jeff and Kim wear GPS tracking devices. Adkins to ask Armstrong to propose legislation The tracking devices would alert law enforceallowing judges to require Virginians who violate ment agencies and/or the victim if the defenprotective orders to wear tracking devices. dant comes too close to the complainant or the Jeff Adkins was Bostwick’s employer when she complainant’s house or workplace, according to BY ERICA TERRINI Capital News Service
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was killed; his wife Kim is the mayor of Martinsville. “Jeff and Kim came to me and said they had been looking over the Internet where they saw GPS technology being used to track persons in a criminal context, and it would be a good idea if we could implement (the technology) in a protective order situation,” Armstrong said. If such a law had been in effect in 2007, Armstrong said, “Linda Bostwick could have been given some advanced notice coming to her place of employment – she would have had time to get away.” Armstrong proposed similar legislation last ABUSE P3
Two return from six-month deployment Two supply planners from Defense Logistics Agency Aviation recently returned to Richmond following their six-month deployments to Afghanistan, where they provided direct logistical support to America's warfighters as volunteers on the DLA Support Team. Denise Williams and Andy Whatley from DLA Aviation's Supplier Operations Directorate said they found the experience both challenging and rewarding. "It was a great experience working with individuals from the various DLA Agencies, both military and civilians," said Williams, who works in the directorate's Joint Commodities Division. "I
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worked seven days a week as a warfighter support representative [WSR]. It was good to see how my hard work had an impact on the customers I supported." Likewise, Whatley, a Midlothian Va., native who works in the Electrical Components and Cables Division, said the best part for him was being able to have material expedited and shipped to the customer who is directly in the fight. Overall, Whatley said he enjoyed the work despite austere living conditions, describing his first DST deployment as "eye-opening" and "bittersweet." "I would recommend this to you only if you are
willing to do without the little things in life that we take for granted. Plus, the money is good," he said. DST volunteers receive additional pay during deployments. Williams, who completed her second deployment, agreed that getting used to the living arrangements is one of the biggest adjustments facing volunteers. "On my previous deployment, I was in a tent and had a short walk to the showers and rest room," Williams said. "This time, I had my own room with a connecting bathroom. I would recommend everyone try at least one deployment. It is a fulfillment that you would have to experience
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he Senate has approved a special license plate to memorialize the 2007 Virginia Tech shootings and help the victims’ families. But supporters fear that not enough people will buy the plates – forcing them to postpone the idea. The Senate last week unanimously approved Senate Bill 804, which would authorize a special license plate saying, “IN REMEMBRANCE, APRIL 16, 2007.” On that date, a mentally unstable student, SeungHui Cho, shot and killed 32 people and wounded many others before killing himself at the university in Blacksburg. The proposed license plates would cost $25 a year more than regular plates. Of that amount, $15 would go to the Virginia Tech Victims (VTV) Family Outreach Foundation, which helps school-shooting victims and their families and works to prevent campus violence. The program would start receiving the money after the first 1,000 plates are sold. Sen. Dave Marsden, D-Burke, is the bill’s chief sponsor; 31 senators and 87 House members signed on as co-sponsors. “We had more co-patrons than just about any other bill,” Marsden said. Even so, the plan to offer the memorial license plates remains uncertain. Under current law, at least 350 people must submit pre-paid applications for a proposed special license plate before the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles will create the plate. This year, a bill is pending in the General Assembly that would increase the minimum number of orders to 450. Fewer than 100 orders have been placed for the plates to memorialize the Virginia Tech massacre. Marsden said the effort needs at least 225 orders to proceed. “The problem is that we got started late,” he said. “The campaign didn’t get going until early this year.” SB 804 is now in the House of Delegates. It has
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said. “What the procedure says is, you’ve got till August. But they been assigned to a subcommit(delegates) may not hear the bill tee of the House Transportation until we’ve got the full 350. So it Committee. That subcommittee may have to wait till next time has already killed similar legislaaround.” tion – House Bill 2245, proposed Marsden said reaction to his bill by Delegate Luke Torian, D-Dumhas generally been positive, but a fries. few people raised objections. Marsden said he fears some “We got one e-mail from somedelegates may oppose SB 804 until body who was against it, because at least 350 people order the plates. ‘it was disrespectful to put someIf the bill passes the House and thing like that on a license plate. becomes law, it would take effect It’s going to get muddy, dirty …’ July 1. Supporters of the suggested “But for the most part, it’s been license plates then would have a very well received.’” month to get the 350 pre-paid apThe VTV Family Outreach plications submitted to the DMV. Foundation is trying to generate Otherwise, the proposal would be support for the proposed memoscrapped. rial license plates. On its website, “I’m not sure how the House http://vtvfoundation.wsiefusion. is going to handle the bill without net, the nonprofit group says it is the full 350 (orders),” Marsden “requesting these plates in order
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to honor those who died and who were wounded on April 16, 2007.” “We want the world to remember that the 32 individuals who died had an irreplaceable impact on those around them and that those who were injured continue to give of themselves through their work and their service,” the website says. LuAnn McNabb, the foundation’s executive director, said the group has two purposes: to make sure campuses are safe, and to take care of victims of school shootings and other campus violence. “They want to be there for the family,” McNabb said. If SB 804 fails or the campaign falls short of the 350 orders, all of the applications and money collected will be returned.
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CERT training begins in March Residents of Chesterfield County are invited to attend training that will help them overcome the effects of a disaster. The popular Chesterfield Community Emergency Response Team, or CERT, training will commence on March 1. This is a morning class open to the first 30 persons aged 18 and older who apply. There is no charge for the class. The deadline to enroll is Feb. 27. The eight-day initial training course is held on Tuesdays and Thursdays over four consecutive weeks. The training provides participants with basic emergency response skills that are essential in the critical time after a disas-
ter and before first responders arrive. Topics include: light-duty search and rescue, fire safety and suppression, basic and advanced emergency care, terrorism awareness, emergency communications, and disaster psychology. Graduates earn certificates and receive CERT emergency gear including a backpack and helmet. Over four hundred people have completed the county’s CERT training, and more are needed. Registration forms are available online at www.chesterfield. gov/CERT/, by e-mailing CERT@ chesterfield.gov, or by calling (804)751-CERT. courtesy of Chesterfield County
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Monacan students participate in All-District band event
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.
Eleven Monacan High School Band members participated in the District III All-District Bands on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 4 and 5 at Matoaca High School.
23112 Feb. 11 13200 block of Bailey Bridge Road Suspect(s) broke a rear classroom window at Alberta Smith Elementary school to gain entry. Once inside, a metal chair was used to break an office glass door. At this time, nothing was reported stolen.
Pictured are: (First row) Kira Glynn, Emily Payne, Sarah Lankford, Gene Maslink, Stuart Archer. (Second row) Caleb Lankford, Trey Rawles, Jacob Stenzel, Travon Matthews, Cole Bryan, Joe Scott.
23113 Feb. 13 Police responding to an alarm activation discovered unknown suspect(s) attempting to enter an ATM machine.
23114 Feb. 9 1600 block of Porters Mill Lane Unknown suspect(s) gained entry to residence through the master bedroom window. An unlocked shed was also entered. Property was reported stolen.
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increase in the number of FTES (full-time equivalent companied by staff from the students). College, met with Del. Betsy In fall 2010, John Tyler Carr, Del. Riley Ingram, Del. was the fastest growing colManoli Loupassi, Del. Joseph lege in the Virginia CommuMorrissey, Del. Roslyn Tyler nity College System in FTES and Del. Lee Ware. (11.8%) and second fastest in In addition to sharing headcount (8.5%). The stutheir personal stories, the dents asked the legislators to student delegation discussed continue supporting the efwhat John Tyler Community forts of Virginia’s community College has meant to them colleges, so that the more and and the community. They more people in Virginia will highlighted the college’s have the opportunity to earn affordable tuition, finandegrees. cial aid assistance, excellent Before heading to the faculty and staff, and diverse State Capitol, members of programs of study. They also the College’s 2011 student spoke about the college’s delegation discussed their ongoing enrollment growth. views on John Tyler and Over a four-year period, Virginia’s community colfrom 2006–2009, the number leges. Watch their video at of students attending John http://www.jtcc.edu/advoTyler Community College cacy. during the fall semester inThe Feb. 3 student particicreased 35 percent. The same pants included: time period saw a 43 percent Allison Atkins of Richmond who likes numbers. She also likes to make people smile – whether it’s by sporting a fun hat, flashing a grin, or saying a few kind words. But, when she talks about
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Feb. 13 2100 block of McRae Road Suspect(s) entered residence through a missing door covered with construction material. Property reported stolen.
Feb. 12 8400 block of Debbs Lane Victim reported while inside the suspect’s vehicle, the suspect took property. 2900 block of Turner Road Suspect entered the store, pointed a small handgun at the clerks, empted both registers and exited the store.
23236 Feb. 9 300 block of Pullbrooke Drive Unknown suspects were observed near victims’ vehicles and also attempting to enter vehicles. Property was stolen from one.
her education, Allison is all business. She says without John Tyler, she’s not sure she would have been able to afford to go to college and pursue her dream of becoming a CPA. She says the welcoming atmosphere at the college, the great classes and the guidance offered to her by the faculty and staff have made her time at John Tyler a great experience. But, this is just the beginning for Allison. Once she graduates with her business administration degree from Tyler, Allison wants to go to Virginia Commonwealth University to earn a degree in accounting and to minor in human resources – possibly earning a second minor in Spanish. She then hopes to start her own company or go to work for a Fortune 500 company. Dustin East says he’s been on a journey of self discovery. It’s a journey that kept bringing the Chesterfield resident back to John Tyler, where in December 2010, he earned his degree in arts and sciences. Dustin says he left
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of years after earning a bachelor’s degree in marketing. But, then fate intervened. The store she worked for went out of business. Sharnese says she knew that was her cue to make a new start. The Richmond resident had long thought about becoming a nurse and had heard about John Tyler Community College’s program. So, she says when her store closed, she jumped in the car and headed to John Tyler. A year later, after finishing her prerequisite classes, she was accepted into the nursing program. With graduation on the horizon, Sharnese is looking at life after Tyler. She says she will continue studying with the medial surgical unit at a local hospital and wants to get certified in forensic nursing. She says as a forensic nurse, working in an emergency department, she’ll be able to help identify and aid the victims of abuse – something she feels is an extremely important responsibility. This was just the first trip to the State Capitol for the college’s student delegation. On Feb. 16 more students met with some of the other legislators who represent the college’s service region. courtesy of John Tyler Community College
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GUEST COLUMN: CONSTITUENTS RESPOND TO SURVEY One of the staples of the annual legislative season is the constituent survey. Participation in my survey this year was especially active. I appreciate very much the fact that so many citizens took the time to complete the survey. There is good new and bad news for those who feel strongly about some of the issues addressed in the survey. The first bad news is that two important matters - the privatization of ABC operations and the Repeal Amendment - never came to debate and vote in committee. In both instances the committee chair refused to place the measure on the committee agenda. Our system of government depends on robust debate. It is a pity when that discussion is stifled. That is certainly not what our founders envisioned. The item on the survey that engendered the most comment was the Virginia Retirement System repayment. I share the intense desire of many of you to shore up the system. You may recall I voted against the budget last year because of its negative impact on the VRS. The budget passed by the Senate Finance Committee on Sunday begins the restoration of last year’s underfunding. In the transportation arena, 77.9 percent of you support a constitutional amendment to protect the Transportation Trust Fund. A resolution passed the Senate that would do just that, plus deny General Fund revenues from being spent on transportation - the so-called "double lock box." If history is any guide, that second provision will lead to
the measure's demise in the House of Delegates. One area where public opinion differs from mine is the Governor's plan to jump start transportation construction by expediting the sale of already approved bonds. Given the recklessness of spending on the federal level, a negative reaction to this plan is natural and understandable. However, Richmond is not Washington. My belief that the plan is responsible is shared by a large majority of legislators in both houses and passed the Senate with only 6 dissenting votes. Also, the Center for Regional Analysis at George Mason released a study that predicted ultimately a $4.1 million expansion in our economy with 51,798 jobs resulting from the 16 biggest projects. That would be welcome news, indeed. Sometimes no news is good news. Given a choice to strengthen, lessen or keep gun laws the same, the status quo comes out on top in the survey. After all the controversy last year, this year is quiet on that front. Do not expect any significant changes. The strong support for uranium mining if proven safe, 78.5 percent, underscores what I believe ought to be our country’s energy policy : "all of the above." The scientific study continues on the Pittsylvania site, and I look forward to receiving the results. The comments section of my survey elicited many individual suggestions and advice. A Goochland resident asked me to support the Farm Bureau's agenda. I am glad it is doing well. Two bills that cleared the Agriculture Com-
“You’re getting not just someone that has a protective year, but the bill was referred order against them, but it is to the Virginia State Crime someone who’s demonstrated Commission for study. The a propensity to thumb their commission reviewed and approved HB 2106 before this nose at the court or the judicial system and not abide by the session. Last week, the House Courts law,” Armstrong said. “In that situation, they ought to pay of Justice Committee unanimously endorsed the measure. for it.” After the House passed the The House followed suit on bill, Armstrong said, “Although Tuesday by voting 99-0 in favor this was a terrible tragedy, the of the bill. death of Linda Bostwick has Some legislators had conspurred legislation that will cerns about who would pay save other victims who find for the tracking technology. themselves in her situation. My Under HB 2106, the violators appreciation goes out to Jeff of protective orders required to wear the devices will pay for and Kim Adkins for suggesting this important way to fight the devices, Armstrong said. domestic violence.” He said that’s only fair.
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mittee on which I serve would give farmers greater ability to protect their crops and livestock from damage by wild animals and to keep new species of animals from being introduced to new habitats. Another bill will give the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality the task of implementing the Chesapeake Bay cleanup plan rather than the federal Environmental Protection Agency in Philadelphia. A Cumberland woman writes that it is unfair for Social Security benefits to offset unemployment compensation. I can report my SB1113 that reverses that policy passed the Senate unanimously. A self-described "life - time Virginian" from Richmond implores us to set a priority on job creation. I fully agree. In these challenging days, every bill we consider must be viewed through the prism of what impact it will have on economic recovery. Two related comments, from Midlothian and Richmond, appeal to me to put aside partisanship and "use common sense in your good judgment." Thank you. I am a firm believer that this is the expectation of most citizens. Well over 2,500 citizens responded to my survey thus far. That is very gratifying. Knowing your views is essential to me as I strive to represent you to the best of my ability. John C. Watkins 10th District Senate of Virginia
Kim Adkins said the legislation might spare other people from Bostwick’s fate. “Prior to this legislation, Friends for Linda had been advocating for a new law requiring habitual offenders of protective orders to wear GPS tracking devices,” Kim Adkins said. “We are convinced this new law will do more to help victims of domestic violence and stalking. Our intent was to put a name and face with the positive impact this law may have on these victims and their families. The Linda Bostwick Act is going to save lives.” HB 2106 is now under consideration by the Senate.
If you see a firefighter this week, tell them “thank you.” Valentine’s Day was more than a red hot holiday for couples this week. The National Weather Service sent out a “red flag warning” early in the morning, which is defined by the organization as optimum conditions for fire amid low relative humidity and strong winds. For Chesterfield County firefighters, the day would mean a lot of service calls. Mulch fires, brush fires, vehicle fires, and structure fires were just some of the highlights from dispatch within an hour on Monday afternoon. The morning crew had already seen one man sent to the hospital with a fire-related injury. The cause of that Midlothian residential blaze is under investigation as of press time. Another fire displaced two adults and their 1-year-old toddler in a separate incident. Car accidents, fallen trees and downed power lines were also included into the mix over the course of the blustery day. All types of calls for service continued throughout the day. Dispatch relayed details to stations, and the firefighters at the stations grabbed their gear and went to the scene. The scenario repeated throughout the afternoon. So, while most of us were thinking about the one we love and trading Valentine’s as well as a flower bouquet, Chesterfield County Fire & EMS were focused on putting out the flames. Monday’s weather was the type of anomaly that breeds fire. It was the kind of day where that carelessly tossed cigarette out of a car window could have potentially ignited more than just a fellow drivers’ anger for someone being such a litter bug. Of course, others – against common sense – might have been considering burning debris. Piling up leaves for a burn would not only be inviting disaster, but it breaks the law in Chesterfield. Although the leaves from last fall may still be a lingering eyesore for some folks who are itching to get back into the yard work on warm days, burning leaves is not an option for most folks. According to Chesterfield County, it is only “lawful to burn leaves on your property if you are in an area where it is allowed” and even then, twice a year (contact the Fire Marshal's Office at (804)748-1426 or firemarshal@chesterfield.gov for information about a burning permit). Face it – we’re not immune to emergencies. The typical Daylight Saving Time tradition of checking the batteries in the smoke detector is a bit skewed since we’re springing forward on March 13 this year and falling back early November. Add a little fun to the mix this year with a practice run of how everyone will escape from the house in case of a fire. It may seem awkward at first, and some family members may try to brush it off, but it’s better than the alternative. Creating a safety plan during a crisis is about as useful as jumping from a plane when the parachute is packed neatly on a shelf in the airplane’s hanger. Why not practice those exits and rendezvous points?
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Virginia Holocaust Museum hosts national exhibit on interreligious dialogue The Virginia Holocaust Museum opened its special exhibit, “A Blessing to One Another: Pope John Paul II and the Jewish People” on Jan. 24. Created to educate, commemorate and inspire, the exhibit is a multimedia, interactive experience that allows visitors to follow in John Paul II’s footsteps from his childhood to his role as head of the world’s largest church and his lifelong relationship with the Jewish community. Blessed by the pope in 2005, “A Blessing to One Another” highlights the importance of interreligious dialogue and the benefits of respect among communities of differing faiths and cultures. Organizers Rhona Arenstein and Rosann Bocciarelli brought the exhibit to the Virginia Holocaust Museum with the help of individual, corporate and communal donors, including Bon Secours Virginia Health System, Dominion Resources, the Catholic Diocese of Richmond and the Jewish Community Federation of Richmond. “Pope John Paul II’s legacy is greater compassion and understanding, not just between Catholic and Jews, but among all peoples,” said Rhona Arenstein. “The Richmond community came together to bring ‘Blessing’ here. We are delighted that the exhibit will be in Richmond when Pope John Paul II is beatified by the Church on May 1,” added Rosann Bocciarelli. The 2,000 square foot exhibit is a historical depiction, divided among four sections that reflect key periods in the pope’s life from his childhood in Poland to his more
VALENTINE from P1 Montecalvos opened Italian Kitchen in 1950 and then opened the Virginia location in 1977. “I actually thought of my parents, who have passed away, and my wife’s parents, who have passed away as well … I know, especially Regina’s parents who owned this restaurant, would definitely do this because they were very, very close,” Thompson said. The restaurant provided complimentary meals for the couple to enjoy as well as prepared romantic ambiance for the evening. The couple’s table was decorated
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SATURDAY, FEB. 19 Concerts for a Cause presents The Virginia Tech Chamber Singers with Dr. Dwight Bigler, Conductor at Salisbury Presbyterian Church, 13621 W. Salisbury Rd. (23113). The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. A freewill offering will be taken to benefit the Richmond’s Friends of the Homeless. The Chamber Singers is the premiere mixed choir at Virginia Tech University, performing literature spanning the Renaissance to the 21st century. This ensemble has been featured at conventions of the Virginia Music Teachers Association, Virginia Music Educators Association, and American Choral Directors Association. THE MCSHIN RECOVERY FOUNDATION & VIRGINIA FOLK MUSIC ASSOC. present “Bluegrass Extravaganza Benefit” from noon – 8 p.m. on Feb. 19 at the Hatcher Memorial Baptist Church, located at 2300 Dumbarton Rd., Richmond (23228). Nine Bluegrass bands are on schedule to perform.
donation in exchange for a chicken or vegetarian burrito. 100 percent of the proceeds from the night will go to the Foundation in hopes of buying a gaming system for the children to use while at the hospital.
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 23 What to do After You’ve Had a Heart Attack seminar will be held from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, 1800 Lakeside Avenue. Join Dr. George Vetrovec, with the VCU Pauley Heart Center, who will talk about what you should do following a heart attack, including lifestyle changes and health tips. Free; registration is required. Call (804)8280123 to register.
THURSDAY, FEB. 24 The monthly meeting of the Midlothian Ruritan Club will be held at Mt. Pisgah United Methodist Church at 6:30 p.m. The Midlothian Ruritan Club is a community service organization and is seeking new members to continue the good work that the Club does for the community. If interested in attending, please contact David Nelms at (804)379-1294.
than 25 years leading the Roman Catholic Church. Named after the pope’s 1993 commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising, “A Blessing to One Another” examines how a friendship with Jews, as well as experiences of hatred and intolerance, shaped the Pontiff ’s worldview of mutual respect. “It is our hope that this exhibit will show we can all get along together under the guidance of God. No matter how we get to Him,” said Jay Ipson, executive director at the Virginia Holocaust Museum. “A Blessing to One Another” was the idea of Xavier University visiting professor Dr. Yaffo Eliach, a Holocaust survivor, which she created with Dr. James Buchanan, Rabbi Abie Ingber
and Dr. William Madges. The MONDAY, FEB. 21 creators promised the pope Presidents' Day observed that the exhibit would open FRIDAY, FEB. 25 by his 85th birthday on May TUESDAY, FEB. 22 18, 2005. Once design plans The next regularly scheduled Family Advocacy Creating meeting of the Chester Artwere completed, the exhibit Education and Services ists Association, a committee was built in less than four (FACES) meeting movie night of Chesterfield Center for the months. will be held from 7 – 8:30 Arts Foundation will be held “Since its creation in 2005, p.m. featuring “Patch at 10 a.m.at the Chesterfield Adams” (1998) based on the the exhibit has been seen by Center for the Arts Foundabook "Gesundheit: Good tion building, 11801 Centre some 600,000 people,” said Health Is a Laughing Matter" Street, Chester,(23831). For co-creator James Buchanan, by Hunter 'Patch' Adams further information, please director of Xavier’s Edward and Maureen Mylander. The see the website at chesterarB. Brueggeman Center for movie is a fact-based story tists.com. All are welcome. Dialogue. “We are eager for of an unconventional physician who attempted to heal Richmonders to experience SATURDAY, FEB. 26 patients with laughter, based and learn from the pope’s “R.A.M.ifications” and on his own book and mixing powerful and inspiring story, “SOUNDWORKS” will equal doses of scatological present “Dynamic Duet” as well.” humor and pathos. FACES beginning at 5:30 p.m. at St. Admission into the Virmeets at 11601 Lucks Lane, Andrews Episcopal Church, Midlothian (23114). For more ginia Holocaust Museum, 240 South Laurel Street, information, call (804) 378along with the “A Blessing to Richmond. Tickets: General 0035. One Another” exhibit is free Admission $7; Students $5; and open to the public, seven Children 10 and under Qdoba Mexican Grill is host– Free. For tickets: click on days a week. For more ining a fundraiser from 5-7pm http://www.brownpaperticktonight to raise money for the formation, please visit www. ets.com/event/156883 or Starlight Children's Foundava-holocaust.com. purchase at the door. This is
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MONUMENT AVE. 10K: A JOURNEY OF A LIFETIME
DOMINION DISTRICT TRACK AND FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS
Talented youngsters lead Titans
Running while ill is no fun BY JIM MCCONNELL jmcconnell@midlothianexchange.com
Cosby freshman places in five events at districts and I just go for it,” Moseley said after Cosby’s girls oughly nine received their trophy at the months ago, Arthur Ashe Center. Alex Moseley Moseley showed off the dominated full range of her talent by Chesterfield County’s placing second in both the middle school outdoor triple jump and 300-meter track and field champion- dash, while picking up thirdships, winning five events place finishes in the long and confirming for every- jump, 55 dash and 500. one in attendance that it Perhaps even more rewas only a matter of time markable: Cosby coach Bryan before the gifted Bailey Still wasn’t the slightest bit Bridge eighth-grader surprised that a freshman became a star on the next could handle such a heavy level. workload without missing a Last week, Moseley beat. provided another glimpse “She’s one of the toughest of her prodigious running competitors I’ve ever seen,” and jumping skills. This said Still, who was named time, though, she wasn’t district coach of the year. competing against middle “Every time she goes out, she schoolers, but strong, leaves it all on the track and well-trained varsity that’s all you can ask of her.” athletes. At the same time, Still While the Cosby High pointed out that Moseley’s freshman didn’t win even still just a freshman and “has one individual title at her to get to the level where the first Dominion District juniors and seniors are now; indoor meet, she placed it’s not like she’s winning top-3 in five events and everything.” had a big smile on her “She came in good. My face after the Titans ran drive is to take her to the next away with their second level,” he added. “That’s what consecutive girls team we’ve been working on all championship. year.” “There are so many Moseley welcomes that events I love to do, the PHOTO BY JIM MCCONNELL adrenaline starts flowing GIRLS P6 Cosby's Alex Moseley flies toward the pit for a second-place finish in the triple jump.
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Kingslow proves he's fastest BY JIM MCCONNELL jmcconnell@midlothianexchange.com
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Midlothian's Brayden Burleigh (left) won the 1600 and finished second in the 1000.
At various points in his high school track career, it seemed the only person capable of slowing down Ajani Kingslow was … Ajani Kingslow. The Cosby High senior has been bedeviled by hamstring injuries over the past three years – most notably at the 2010 state indoor championships, when he tweaked a muscle while getting tripped on a baton pass during the 4x200-meter relay and was unable to compete in his best event (the 300 dash). Considering his history, one might expect Titans coach Bryan Still to treat Kingslow with kid gloves in an attempt to keep him healthy for the end of the indoor season. Instead, Still decided to turn his thoroughbred loose on the rest of the Dominion District at last week’s indoor track and field championships. “My kids don’t get to pick what events they’re going to do, but I feel like they trust me to do the right thing by them,” he said. Still, the district coach of the year, challenged Kingslow to step outside of his comfort zone
and attempt the “sprint triple.” During the indoor season, that’s the 55 dash, 300 and 500 – a combination of races that requires a rare combination of quickness out of the blocks, top-end speed and endurance. “I told him he had a unique opportunity and I knew he was the kind of kid who could do it,” Still added. Kingslow responded with a breathtaking performance, sweeping all three events and in the process, leaving no doubt as to the identity of the fastest man in the Dominion this winter. “I’m not as tired as I expected to be,” he said with a smile after stretching and accepting congratulations from fellow competitors. He had ample reason to be worn-out after outrunning three different groups of elite athletes and leading Cosby past Midlothian for the team title at the Arthur Ashe Center. In just his second career attempt at the 55, Kingslow ran 6.77 to nip teammates Terrill Cooke (6.80) and Brandyn Laury (6.81) at the stripe. “I’ve been trying to get my speed up,”
If someone had ever devised a way to make money from being a cautionary tale, I’d be that industry’s Bill Gates. My latest example of “Don’t do what I did” occurred Saturday morning, when I woke up early intending to join my YMCA Training Team for our weekly training run, only to be immediately beset by a case of the chills that had my teeth chattering a million miles an hour. I had battled flu-like symptoms all last week – much to the chagrin of my loving wife, who has made an annual event of asking me to get the flu shot and shaking her head at my stubborn refusal. (See a theme building? Cautionary tale: Guys, listen to your wives at all costs.) Anyhow, between being busy with work and feeling awful, I hadn’t been able to get out for any of the individual training runs that are the foundation of the YMCA Training Team program. For a non-runner like myself, going from ground zero to completing the Monument Avenue 10K in just 10 weeks requires more than just one long run per week. You simply have to make time in your schedule to follow the program or you’ll never build enough cardiovascular endurance to finish the race. At the same time, I knew that if I used illness as an excuse for skipping a Saturday run, I was done. I’d be a full week behind my fellow Training Team participants and I’d have a built-in excuse for giving up on this whole crazy 10K dream before completing even half of the training schedule. Give a couch potato an excuse for inactivity, and you might as well give him a box of Twinkies. So as I lay there in bed, shivering like mad under the covers, I drew an imaginary line in the sand. I decided to pop a couple Ibuprofen and go for a run. In retrospect, it probably was the correct decision. As much as I really want to run the 10K, I’m equally motivated by the desire to avoid having to explain in print why I’m a good-for-nothing quitter who lacks the discipline necessary to follow a reasonably basic training program.
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Blackwell knows it's better late than never James River senior wins first regional title BY JIM MCCONNELL jmcconnell@midlothianexchange.com
Zac Blackwell woke up last Saturday morning confident – no, make that certain – that by the time his head hit the pillow again, he would be a regional champion. Never mind that in order to even make it to his first Central Region final, the James River senior would have to get past the defending champion (and consensus favorite) in the semifinals. Lee-Davis’ Calvin Davis, a state placewinner last season, presented a formidable obstacle to any of the other wrestlers hoping to make it to the top step of the awards podium in the 215-pound weight class. That didn’t stop Blackwell from informing anyone within earshot of his impending date with destiny. “I’m not going to lie: He was being cocky,” said James River teammate Jordan O’Donnell, selected as the tournament’s outstanding wrestler after beating Hopewell’s Jonathan Gay for the 130-pound title. “I didn’t think it was going to happen. I
doubted him, but he’s the only one who can talk now.” Blackwell was leading Davis 3-2 in the third period of their semifinal match when Davis was forced to default because of a shoulder injury. Several hours later, Blackwell was standing right where he said he’d be – on the top step of the podium, beaming as his father and other parents fired flashbulbs at one of the more under-the-rader champions in recent regional history. “This is awesome,” he said after pinning Meadowbrook’s Marcus Beckwith in 1:10. “I’ve wrestled for 11 years. I saw guys that I wrestled with become stars as freshmen and sophomores, and I always felt bad because I wasn’t a star, too. “I started thinking about it, and I thought ‘Why not? This is my last opportunity to shine. Why not go all out now?” James River’s coaches have been trying to get Blackwell to do just that for most of the PHOTO BY JIM MCCONNELL
WRESTLE P7
James River's Zac Blackwell fulfilled his own prophecy by winning a regional title Saturday.
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Kickers, MYSL agree to merge operations Courtesy of Richmond Kickers
The membership of Midlothian Youth Soccer League (MYSL) and the Boards of Directors of the Richmond Kickers Youth Soccer Club and MYSL voted overwhelmingly in favor of consolidating the two clubs in a formal merger. The new organization will continue to operate under the Richmond Kickers name, brand and player developmental struc-
ture, while incorporating MYSL’s talent, expertise and passion for recreational programming. “The Board of Directors of the Midlothian Youth Soccer League are confident that this merger will not only enhance recreational youth soccer for the memberships of both clubs, but will also insure that non-profit sports will thrive in the Richmond Metro area,” commented Tom Leahy, MYSL
President. At a special meeting held in Midlothian on February 10, the MYSL membership voted to approve the consolidation, allowing the two clubs to move forward for the upcoming Summer and Fall programming. The merged club is qualified for 501(c)3 non-profit status. The merged entity will now have stewardship over two of the
best privately owned soccer complexes in the country, Hensley Park and Ukrop Park. The Richmond Kickers player pyramid structure will feature all levels of play from youth to the pros, including Recreation, ADP, Classic, Elite, Academy and Professional programs. Current RKYSC Board of Directors President, Rob Ukrop, will continue to serve in this role, while
Custis Coleman will serve as Vice President of the merged organization alongside members of both clubs’ boards. Joining the Kickers team will be MYSL staff members John Addison and Holly Angel. With over 30 years of experience, John Addison will oversee the Kickers recreational program, while Holly Angel will serve as Director of Recreational Operations.
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Cosby's Megan Moye took first place in the 1000 and 1600.
placed fifth in the 300. Sophomore Gina challenge with open arms. D’Orazio was second in the “I really want to see what 500, third in the 300 and fifth I can do this year,” she said, in the 55. “then come back next year Junior Logan Edwards was and keep moving forward.” named girls field event athMoseley wasn’t the only lete of the year for her victory freshman who performed in the shot put. well at last week’s meet. Junior Megan Moye Clover Hill’s Julia Logan showed she can run just as won the high jump and well inside as outside, earning placed seventh in the 500 and runner of the year honors Midlothian’s Kari Johnston after sweeping the 1600 and was second in the 1600 and 1000 titles in her first year of third in the 1000. Manchesindoor track. ter’s Raven Thompson placed “Everyone said it was fun third in both the triple jump and exciting,” Moye said. “I and high jump and ran a wanted to give it a try and see leg on the Lancers’ winning what I could do.” 4x200 relay. Other individual champiMoseley also had plenty of ons were as follows: help from her teammates as Long jump -- Solange the Titans outscored runner- Doldron, Manchester; Triple up Midlothian by 78 points. jump -- Janae Jones, Clover Manchester was third. Hill; 55 dash -- Shacoria Sophomore De’Nisha Winston, L.C. Bird; 4x800 Smith won the 55 hurdles relay -- Manchester (Adrian and placed in three other Walker, Abbie Taylor, Megan individual events -- fourth in Weast, Lizzie Weast); 4x200 the 55 dash, fifth in the long relay -- Manchester (Sojump and sixth in the triple lange Doldron, Shanice jump – while also running a Clarke, Raven Thompson, leg on Cosby’s second-place Augusta Clarke); 300 dash 4x200 relay. – Kendall Sims, Midlothian; Sophomore Jayden 3200 – Claire Benjamin, Metzger won the 500 and Midlothian.
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Monacan boosters seeking golfers The Monacan Athletic Boosters are looking for players and sponsors for their 17th annual Golf Classic and Silent Auction on May 2 at Stonehenge Golf and Country Club. The event is a major fund-raiser for the boosters, who contribute more than $30,000 annually to support the athletic programs at Monacan High School. The tournament will be a four-player Captain's Choice format and will begin with a shotgun start at 2 p.m. Registration is $100 per player or $400 per foursome. For more details, visit www.monacansports.com or contact Director of Student Activities Pat Ferguson at 378-2485.
Adult league wants players Chesterfield Adult Sports is now accepting registrations for the upcoming Spring 2011 season. You can download a registration form at chesterfieldadultsports.com, print it and either deliver or mail it to P.O. Box 2355, Chester, VA 23831.
CLL signups ending soon For guaranteed placement, anyone wishing to play baseball or softball for Chesterfield Little League must be registered by Feb. 18. A $20 late fee will be applied for all registrations after Feb. 21.
Kingslow said. “I have the endurance. I just needed to be quicker out of the blocks.” Quickness wasn’t an issue in the 500, where Kingslow employed a fairly straightforward strategy: shadow teammate (and race favorite) Chris Miller, stay on his hip and out-kick him at the end. That’s exactly what happened. Kingslow surged into the lead late in the race and won with a time of 1:11.22, beating out two more teammates (Will Henry and Miller) who later gave him some good-natured grief for poaching their best event. While Kingslow said he was “done” after the 500, he dug deep and found enough speed to win the 300 by nearly a second over George Wythe’s Jumaun Horne. “The 500 took a lot out of me, but the 300 is my favorite race. I would’ve been real upset if I had lost,” Kingslow added. Through the first six events, it appeared the boys title was L.C. Bird’s to lose. The Skyhawks led Cosby 7154, but the Titans swept into first place on the strength of their 1-2-3 finish in the 55 and never looked back. Cosby’s only other individual winner was Blake Condrey in the shot put, but Laury also had an outstanding meet. The junior finished second in the long jump, third in both the 55 and 300 and fifth in the triple jump
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Manchester's Devon Earwood receives the baton during the Lancers' winning 4x800 relay.
while running a leg (along with Cooke, Kevin Greene and Cody Cahoon) on the Titans’ winning 4x200 relay. Other individual champions were as follows: Long jump and triple jump – Jeremy Jones, L.C. Bird; High jump – Dominique Gibson, L.C. Bird; 55 hurdles – Chris Finklea, L.C.
Bird; 4x800 relay – Manchester (Devon Earwood, Jake Jones, Aaron Thompson, Justin Livingston); 1600 – Brayden Burleigh, Midlothian; 1000 – Sean Willard, Midlothian; 3200 – Andrew Gorsuch, Midlothian; 4x400 relay – Manchester (Jamie Belmar, Terrell Hackney, Jamel Thomas, Justin
Livingston). Jones was chosen as the field events athlete of the year, while Kingslow was the pick as runner of the year. “I’m hoping to keep up this same level of performance at regionals and states,” Kingslow said, “but each stage gets more competitive.”
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Manchester's David Wilburn tries to avoid a takedown attempt by Hanover's Tanner Tinsley during their 152-pound final.
WRESTLE from P5 last four years. At the end of last season, when he failed to place at the regional tournament, coach Mark Helberg met with Blackwell and told him there was no reason why he couldn’t become a champion. “Honestly, I don’t believe he thought he could,” Helberg said. “He had the talent and technique. Now confidence is starting to unlock that and it’s been really enjoyable to watch.” Blackwell said confidence was only a piece of the puzzle and noted that his confidence has grown as he’s gotten stronger. While he frequently felt inferior to opponents in that department, a new weightlifting regimen has helped him believe he can match up physically with anyone in the 215-pound weight class. Blackwell discovered as much early in his match against Beckwith. Once he realized Beckwith wasn’t as strong as expected, he wasted no time taking him to his back and never let him up. “His confidence is soaring and he’s tough to stop right now,” O’Donnell said. Now Blackwell’s challenge is keeping his magic carpet ride going all the way to Fairfax’s James Robinson Secondary School, site of this weekend’s Group AAA state tournament. “I don’t want him to be satisfied,” Helberg said. “We have one more week left, and
Still, I offer this advice in case you ever find yourself in a similar situation: While drinking milk does indeed do a body good, running three miles while your body is being besieged by the influenza virus does not. I knew it was going to be a long, painful training session when both of my shins began to throb before the tail end of our Novice group had even made its way out of the YMCA parking lot. Unfortunately, that initial assessment was right on. I labored through the outbound leg, wondering why I hadn’t simply done the sensible thing and stayed in bed with my tissues, a TV remote and an industrial-sized vat of Vick’s VapoRub. Finding a regular breathing rhythm was even more difficult than usual because of the congestion in my chest. Even my carefully selected catalog of motivational training music wasn’t having its usual impact. I mean, sure, Rocky Balboa was tough enough to beat Apollo Creed, Clubber Lang and Ivan Drago … but even “The Italian Stallion” wouldn’t have made it through any of those classic silver-screen confrontations if he’d also had to battle the flu. Somehow, I managed to complete most of the three-mile course. That part worked out far better than I could’ve hoped. But make no mistake: I’ve been paying for it ever since. While I’ve obviously never
been hit by a speeding locomotive, I believe the way my body felt for the rest of the day Saturday was as close to that experience as I’d prefer to get. Things got so bad that by Saturday night, at the conclusion of the Central Region wrestling tournament, I attempted to get up from my photography perch on the hardwood floor at James River High School and discovered that my legs were no longer working. At my age, sitting legs crossed on a hard surface for more than a couple minutes is never a good idea. But this was different. This time, my legs really weren’t working. As spectators poured out of the bleachers and wrestlers milled around, waiting for the final team scores to be announced, I sat there and imagined what I’d tell the first person who thought to ask me why I was still sitting there. Fortunately for what’s left of my pride, nobody noticed me in all the commotion. The feeling eventually returned to my lower extremities and I was able to eventually stagger to my feet before James River’s JV wrestlers accidentally rolled me up in one of the mats. (Cautionary tale: If you stupidly decide to run three miles while battling the flu, under no circumstances should you plant your backside on a gym floor and leave it there for the better part of two hours). Find a chair. You’ll thank me later.
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Cosby's Austin Coburn is in total control as he waits for the referee to award a pin and declare him the winner of the 171-pound regional championship.
if you think he can’t do some damage at states, you’re kidding yourself.” Blackwell won’t be the Central Region wrestler most likely to win a state championship. That honor will go to Cosby’s Austin Coburn, who won his first regional title at 171 pounds and recorded his 100th career pin in a victory over Matoaca’s Corbin Ramos. O’Donnell, who finished third in the state last season, should go deep in the 130pound bracket this year. Then there are the five other area wrestlers who also qualified for states: Midlothian’s Jerry Ronnau (2nd at 135), Matt Malloy (3rd at 103) and Omar Howard
(3rd at 171), Cosby’s Greg Delano (3rd at 145) and Manchester’s David Wilburn (2nd at 152). For Ronnau, a sophomore who fell to Hanover’s threetime regional champion Gabe LaVey, making the regional final was an educational experience he hopes will pay off in subsequent seasons. It was also an opportunity for him to honor his older brother William, who qualified for regionals but was unable to compete because of illness. “My dream wasn’t even to place [at states], but just to make it once,” Ronnau said. “I’m glad I can get some experience as a sophomore and build on that.”
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