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Bicycle safety bill to come ’round again BY DANNY RATHBUN Capital News Service

Bicycle enthusiasts say they will push again next year for a state law to increase the passing room that cars must give bikes. They were disappointed that the General Assembly rejected a measure increasing the minimum distance for cars passing bicycles from two feet to three feet. Senate Bill 928 unanimously passed in the Senate but ran into a ditch in the House Transportation Committee last month. A subcommittee of that panel deadlocked 3-3 on the bill. Then the full committee voted 11-10 to table it. Besides giving bicycles more passing room, the bill would have added mopeds to the list of vehicles that cars could not follow “more closely than is reasonable.” According to Champe Burnley, president of the Virginia Bicycling Federation, an extra 12 inches of passing room may not seem like much, but it could make a big difference for cyclists. “We had 11 fatalities last year – 11 fatalities the year before – of bicyclists hit by vehicle,” he said. Sen. Ryan McDougle, R-Mechanicsville, had proposed the bill. He said many motorists don’t realize how dangerous it is to pass a bicycle too closely. “When a car’s passing another car, you’re staying this far away so you don’t hit them,” McDougle said. “When you’re passing a bicyclist, it doesn’t just have to do with physical contact with the vehicle.” If a car passes too closely, a bicyclist may swerve off the road and

'Moving Forward' after illness BY ELIZABETH FARINA efarina@midlothianexchange.com

en Millefolie,13, was ready to rebuild his body from the physical wreckage left in the wake of cancer and chemotherapy. “When he first started [chemotherapy] in May 2007, I had to get a wheelchair for him because he couldn't make it to the hospital from the car. He was becoming housebound, ” his mother Priscilla Millefolie recalled. The mom remembered encouraging Ben to get outdoors for fresh air even though he was so ill. She feared, at one point, that he would die. Ben recalled his worst days during chemotherapy. “I lost my vision, my kidneys started failing, and it kind of seemed like it Don't just was going down hill. throw your That was the worst life away moment,” the teen because said. Now, Ben is runthis is your ning the mile with one shot. fellow classmates at When it's Manchester Middle up, game School after actively over participating for a 13-year-old cancer year in the Moving survivor Ben Millefolie Forward program, a partnership between the YMCA of Greater Richmond and non-profit organization ASK. “It's the first time, school-wise, I've run the mile. Right before we were about to run the mile in fourth grade, I got sick. In fifth grade, I couldn't run it. In sixth grade, I couldn't run it. Seventh grade, I finally ran my first mile,” Ben said. Ben, who had been diagnosed with leukemia at the age of 9, graduated from the Moving Forward program on Thursday, March 3 at the John Rolfe Family Y with fellow participants. The evening celebration also welcomed new participants into the program. The 12-month program, coordinated at the John

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Midlothian resident Ben Millefolie, left, and Nile Price of Henrico County both can feel a positive difference since their participation in the Moving Forward program at the Y.

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Programs to celebrate Women's History Month The Chesterfield County Public Library system is hosting three free programs in March to celebrate Women’s History Month. On Saturday, March 12, 11 a.m.-noon, at Central Library, the Virginia Homespun Dance Ensemble will perform 19th-century dances with authentic representation of the social graces of that time period. Halloway House of Petersburg will present “Getting Dressed in a Hurry,” a demonstration of how a woman would get dressed for the day during the 19th century. A live model will get dressed for a normal day using all of the clothing articles from that time period. Authentic period clothing such as undergarments, outerwear and accessories will be on display. This program will take place on Tuesday, March 22, 11 a.m.-noon, at Chester Library. The program “Winning Women” will be presented twice on March 26, 10:30-11:30 a.m., at Central Library and 2-3 p.m. at Meadowdale Library. Storyteller Lynn Ruehlmann celebrates Women’s History Month with a look at photographer Dorothea Lange and cookbook author, Fannie Farmer. Registration is recommended and begins two weeks prior to the program start date. For more information, call (804)768-7941. courtesy of Chesterfield County

Manchester J.R.O.T.C. aims for Honor Unit with Distinction for 10th consecutive year

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Army Capt. Fred Rankin, back right, inspects the Manchester J.R.O.T.C. battalion ranks as Ali Neblett, and scribe Jessica Gustavo look on. From front on left are Benito Morales, Brandon Hawkins, and Marco Verdone. BY ELIZABETH FARINA efarina@midlothianexchange.com

Ask any person to name the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and you might get different answers. Ask a member of Manchester High School Junior Reserves Officers' Training Corps and you'll hear the correct answer – Admiral Mike Mullen. The question was one of several that each of the 108 cadets answered as the school's battalion underwent a rigorous formal inspection on Friday, March 4. Capt. Fred Rankin and 1st Lt. James Wells from the Virginia Army National Guard conducted the pass and review of the students. “We were looking at their overall appearance with grooming, their uniform, and how they put their uniform together. These kids obviously put in a lot of time and effort to make sure

they looked good, especially knowing they have two strangers coming to look them over,” Capt. Rankin said. Willy Hernandez, second in command, was confident in the battalion. “They know what to do. Everybody is nervous today. I hope they [cadets] do their best and give their 110 percent,” he said. While waiting for the inspection to begin, senior Matthew Webb, who serves as public information officer for the battalion, explained that the battalion has been preparing all year for inspection to maintain the JROTC's long-held tradition of receiving Honor Unit with Distinction. “We've received it nine times in a row. This is a big one,” Webb said. Although cadet enrollment has declined in recent years, Webb noted that the battalion has kept pace and exceeded goals compared to other

battalions. “I've been to a couple of drill competitions and have helped out at others where some of the battalions bring in 150 to 200 kids. We still keep up everything we do, and we still try hard,” he said. Some of the JROTC teams include drill, raider, color guard, and rifle team. “You can get ribbons for participating in those. You can get crests and arcs based on how many competitions you go to. You also get different ribbons and different chords,” he said. For Webb, who was accepted to Old Dominion University, being a part of the JROTC during high school has helped him realize what career he wants to pursue. “I've applied for ROTC scholarships to college and serve in the military afterwards. I understand the military has police work, which is what I want to do,” he said.

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STUFFTODO SUNDAY, MARCH 13 The Richmond Men’s Chorus and the Richmond Women’s Chorus will combine to present “The Great American Songbook"for one performance only at Ginter Park Presbyterian Church, 3601 Seminary Avenue, Richmond. Concert will start at 4 p.m. Conducted by Artistic Director, Tim Gillham, the concert features works sung by each group alone and combined, including songs made famous by George Gershwin, Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, Duke Ellington, Hoagy Carmichael, Harold Arlen, Richard Rodgers, Jerome Kern and more!Tickets for “The Great American Songbook” are $15 in advance ($10 for Seniors) and may be purchased at the Monument City website at http://www.monumentcitymusic.org),or by calling Tim Gillham at (804)241-0446 or by e-mail at info@monumentcitymusic.org. Tickets may also be purchased at the door for $20.

SATURDAY, MARCH 19 Get ready to enjoy “A Night in Tuscany” from 6:30 - 11 p.m. at St. Edward the Confessor Catholic Church activity center, located at 2700 Dolfield Drive off Huguenot Road, with delicious food, a wine tasting of Italian wines, and fabulous items to bid on in the silent and live auctions, such as the wonderfully creative “Class Gifts” and week-long stay at a real Tuscan villa in Italy. Make arrangements now for an evening of fun and fundraising to benefit St. Edward-Epiphany School. Admission is $35 per ticket

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Troop completes Gold Award achievements Congratulations to the members of Troop 466 of the Swift Creek Service Unit who recently earned Girl Scouts highest honor, The Gold Award. The Girl Scout Gold Award is the highest award that a Girl Scout 14-18 may earn. Someone once described the Girl Scout Gold Award as being "what you really want to be remembered for" in Girl Scouting. For many, the leadership skills, organizational skills, and sense of community and commitment that come from "going for the Gold" set the foundation for a lifetime of active citizenship. Katherine Barthol, Lindsey Brown, Katie Hall, Ashley Halloway, and Colleen McDermott were honored during a ceremony at Saint Mark’s United Methodist Church on Feb. 6. The girls completed individual projects, in excess of 65 hours, to achieve this distinction. Katherine Barthol set up a recycling program at her former elementary school. She met with over 100 students at the school and taught them about the importance of recycling; Beta Club members from her high school helped in encouraging the younger students to recycle. Lindsey Brown created children’s areas at two local tennis clubs, Midlothian Tennis Club and Woodlake Swim and Racquet Club. She collected donations by running tennis related events for club members and younger Girl Scouts, and she used the donations to fill a decorated bookshelf and a set of cube drawers for one club and two tubs for the other club. Katie Hall has always loved to

read and knows how important it is for kids to get interested in reading at an early age. Her project helped to spruce up the reading centers in classrooms at local schools. She sewed covers for 45 pillows, painted bookshelves, and collected school supplies for teachers that didn’t have money in their budgets to pay for these things. She also developed variations on traditional games, incorporating ideas and themes from popular kids’ books, and spent a day leading and playing those games with a group of kids. Ashley Halloway renovated the Children’s Therapy Room at Chippenham Hospital which was filled with old and outdated toys and VHS tapes. She bought storage bins to help organize the toys and movies that were already there. Also she bought some puzzles and games then set up a game bin for teens that had nothing to do when they are in the hospital. She then collected new toys and many doll houses for the other children to enjoy. Thanks to her aunt Jackie and the many other people that donated to this worthy cause, there were many happy children. Colleen McDermott’s project was to refurbish a garden at her old elementary school, which she made into a beautiful butterfly garden for the children to enjoy.Girl Scouts of the Commonwealth of Virginia serves a membership of more than 15,000 girls in 30 counties and the cities of Colonial Heights, Emporia, Fredericksburg, Hopewell, Petersburg, and Richmond. courtesy of Martha Allen

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Troop members top left to right Ashley Halloway, Colleen McDermott, Lindsey Brown, Katherine Barthol, and Katie Hall received their Gold Awards early February.

Three guided hikes offered along Virginia scenic trails

Poison prevention contest open

The Chesterfield County Department of Parks and Recreation is offering three guided nature hikes this month along Virginia scenic trails. All fees include transportation from Rockwood Nature Center off Courthouse Road. Today, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., tour the Ivy Creek Natural Area in Charlottesville. Traipse along the South Fork Rivanna Reservoir, through upland forests, fields and streams. The fee for this hike is $30.

In recognition of National Poison Prevention Month in March, Giant Food Stores and Martin's Food Markets are offering a Poison Prevention Coloring & Poster Contest for students in kindergarten through sixth grade to highlight the dangers of poisonings and how to prevent them. Two winners will be chosen from each of the following groups: kindergarten - first grade; second - third grade; and fourth - sixth grade. Each winner’s school will be presented with a $500 check and each individual winner will receive a congratulatory plaque. Entrants in kindergarten or first grade can participate in the Poison Prevention Coloring Contest by picking up the official coloring page and entry form and second through sixth graders can participate in the poster contest by

Trek through the Prince William Forest Park, Saturday, March 19, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. This hike will be either 5.5 or 6.5 miles, and will loop along Quantico Creek, floodplains, waterfalls and old farm roads. The 15,000-acre national park has an intriguing history, including an old pyrite mine and a camp area used for training spies. The fee for this hike is $32. Learn more about the James River Heritage Trail, Thursday, March 24, 9

a.m.-5 p.m. This four-mile hike blends urban and natural environments, starting in downtown Lynchburg. Stroll along the length of Percival’s Island, then cross a bridge to the eastern shore of the James River. This is an easy outand-back trail that is paved. The fee for this hike is $32. For more information about any of the hikes, call 804-318-8735. To register, call 804-748-1623. courtesy of Chesterfield County

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‘Forgotten War’ of 1812 honored in Virginia BY DESTINY SHELTON Capital News Service

“They will be able to get a license plate like they did for the Jamestown celebration or the sesquicentennial commemoration of the beginto mind? ning of the Civil War.” Probably the Civil War: The commission’s efforts During the war that began to recognize the War of 1812 150 years ago, most of the have support from various battles were waged and more groups. They include the than 100,000 soldiers were Virginia State Society of killed in Virginia. the U.S. Daughters of 1812. Or maybe the American The society is a nonprofit Revolution: Virginians led organization to promote pathe drive for independence triotism and preserve history in 1776, and Lord Cornwallis especially in connection with surrendered at Yorktown in the War of 1812. the war’s last major battle. Connie Schroeder is a But Virginia state officials leader in the society and want you to think of a differa member of the advisory ent conflict – the American council for the Virginia BiWar of 1812. centennial of the American Virginia has an ofWar of 1812 Commission. ficial group working to She said the society asked key commemorate the 200th lawmakers to sponsor legislaanniversary of the second tion creating the commission war against Great Britain. in 2008. Delegate Christopher Peace, Schroeder said the society R-Mechanicsville, chairs the is proud that it helped initiVirginia Bicentennial of the ate plans to commemorate American War of 1812 Comthe War of 1812. mission. “It is called the ‘Forgotten During the recently War’ because no one rememconcluded legislative session, bers the causes of the war … or the importance that the war played in America being Facts about the War of 1812 recognized by other nations,” An old joke called the world’s easiest quiz includes the question: “When was the War of 1812?” Schroeder said. “It truly was Sadly, the date may be the only fact many people America’s ‘Second War for know about the war. Even then, “1812” doesn’t tell Independence.’” She is happy that Virginia the whole story: The conflict lasted until 1815. The United States declared war against Great Brit- is proceeding with the heriain in 1812 for several reasons, including England’s tage trail. “Our hope is that it will refusal to withdraw from American territory along the Great Lakes; its support of Indians on America’s help to educate the public in the history and historical frontiers; and British harassment of U.S. ships. The war was fought along the Canadian border, in significance of the war and the Chesapeake Bay region, along the Gulf of Mexico that it will not only draw tourists to Virginia but make and at sea. it easier for them to follow The coast of Virginia figured prominently in the and understand the extent of Atlantic theater of operations: More than 70 armed Virginia’s participation in the encounters with the British took place in Virginia war,” Schroeder said. during the war. An estimated 70,000 Virginians Dr. Irwin Taylor Sandserved during the War of 1812, fighting not only at ers II, a history professor at home but also in Maryland, Ohio Washington and Lee Univerand naval engagements. sity, also is on the advisory The Treaty of Ghent, the peace treaty that ended council of the commission. the war, was signed in Europe in December 1814. He hopes the new trail will The treaty largely restored relations between the do for the War of 1812 what United States and Britain to what they were before the Civil War Trails have the war. done for the “War Between But word of the treaty didn’t reach America for the States.” several weeks – until after the American forces de“I hope we will attract feated the British in the Battle of New Orleans. many Virginians and out-ofstate- tourists, interest them in a fascinating story and Peace successfully sponsored Assembly, we will be doing encourage them to visit sites two bills to promote awaresome private grant writon the trail,” Sanders said. ness of the war: ing and corporate support The War of 1812 ended • House Bill 1602 will requests,” he said. with both the Americans establish the Virginia War of Sales of the War of 1812 and Great Britain declaring 1812 Heritage Trail. It will special license plates would victory: Under the Treaty link at least 108 war-related help underwrite the costs. of Ghent, each side gave up sites, from Tangier Island Students from Hampdenterritory it had captured, and (the British used it as a base Sydney College created the relations between the two to attack Baltimore), to St. artwork for the license plate, countries returned to their John’s Church Cemetery in and it was approved by the pre-war status. Richmond (where 85 patriots commission. “It is an interesting war to from the war are buried), to “The license plates will ‘celebrate’ because all those James Madison’s Montpelier be available for people who involved think they won,” estate in Orange County (he are interested in promoting Sanders said. was president during the the bicentennial,” Peace said. war). • House Bill 1603 will authorize a special license plate commemorating the war’s bicentennial. The plates will cost $15, with $5 going to support the work of the War of 1812 Commission. Both bills passed unanimously in the House and Senate. The bills were co-sponsored by a bipartisan mix of delegates and senators. They included the commission’s former chairman, Delegate M. Kirkland Cox, R-Colonial Heights; the former vice chairman, Sen. Stephen Martin, R-Chesterfield; and Democratic Delegates Rosalyn Dance of Petersburg and Kenneth Plum of Reston. Virginia already has a series of trails about the Civil War, the focus of a sesquicentennial commemoration that started this year. Peace said the War of 1812 Heritage Trail will inform people about a lesser-known slice of history. “I hope it leads to greater awareness and appreciation to our history and the War of 1812,” Peace said. Once Gov. Bob McDonnell signs HB 1602, the Virginia Department of Transportation will erect historical highway markers to designate the heritage trail. The trail will be part of the national bicentennial

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commemoration of the war. It will help educate Virginians and tourists about the significance of the war, which gave birth to “The StarSpangled Banner.” (Francis Scott Key wrote what would become the national anthem after witnessing the bombardment of Fort McHenry in Baltimore.) The Virginia trail will commemorate the sacking of Hampton, the capture of Alexandria, the hiding of the Declaration of Independence (for fear the British would capture it), the contributions of African-Americans and the role of Native Americans. It also will honor first ladies Dolley Madison and Elizabeth Monroe, Peace said. (James Monroe, Elizabeth’s husband, was secretary of state and secretary of war during the War of 1812 and then served as president after the war.) Peace said the state plans to seek foundation and federal funding for its efforts to commemorate the War of 1812. “After the General

Volunteering for a good cause: Midlothian dentist Lanny Levinson and two colleagues volunteered to provide free dental services during the Virginia Dental Association Foundation’s “Mission of Mercy” clinic in Gloucester County on February 19-20. Also pictured with Dr. Levinson were dental assistants Heidi Hessler-Allen and Lisa Hendrick. They were among the dental professionals and community volunteers who treated 779 patients, providing dental services valued at more than $550,000. Mission of Mercy projects provide free dental care on a first-come, first-served basis. Additional Mission of Mercy events this year in Virginia will be held in Springfield, Roanoke, Wise, Emporia and Grundy. courtesy of Jim Babb

'Coping with the Curveballs of Life' topic for multi-chapter meeting On Jan. 22, four local chapters of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International met at the Chester Presbyterian church for a multi-chapter luncheon and program. The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International is a professional honorary Society of key women educators that includes current and former teachers and administrators. The Society promotes professional and personal growth of its members and excellence in education. Beta Pi chapter hosted the event for the Gamma Psi, Gamma Gamma, and Zeta chapters. Jann Malone, former columnist for the Richmond Times-Dispatch and current contributor to Boomer magazine spoke to the 75 women on the topic of “Coping with the Curveballs of Life”. The title partially comes from Ms. Malone’s enthusiasm for professional baseball (especially the St. Louis Cardinals) plus her experience as a cancer survivor. Her talk was very entertaining, informative and inspirational. Honored guests in attendance were Dr. Virginia Cherry, IOTA State president and Jane Williams, executive

secretary for IOTA State. Five Thomas Dale students who are in an honors dual enrollment class with John Tyler Community College as a part of the Teach for Tomorrow program assisted by serving as hostesses. The class is taught at Thomas Dale High School PHOTO COURTESY OF ANNE SUTTON by Missy Ogden. Jann Malone, a current contributor to Local businesses Boomer magazine, spoke to the 75 women which assisted byon the topic of “Coping with the Curveballs making dona- of Life”. lege. In addition, the chapter tions for the event included also supports Chesterfield Randy Sealy of Appomattox Community High School. Peanut and Wine Company, The chapter contributes Brian Corbett of Panera children’s books to needy Bread, Charlie Sibley of families as part of the Reach Sibley’s Bar-B-Q, Mary Out and Read, Virginia proSchindel of She Chester, and gram and supports the Delta Denise Shepperson of ChickKappa Gamma international fil-A, Chester. project “Schools for Africa. Each year the Beta Pi The Beta Pi chapter has been chapter awards a scholarrecognized for excellence ship to a worthy area high in achievement at the state school senior who plans to level. major in education in colcourtesy of Anne Sutton

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MOVING FORWARD from page 1 Rolfe Family Y location, includes weekly workouts for a year with a personal trainer, meetings with a dietitian, opportunities for cooking classes, and a Y family membership, according to the program's description. Participating families schedule weekly trainings at the Midlothian Family Y or the Patrick Henry Y in Hanover County as well as the West End location. “It's been a great resource for our families,” said Leslie Wright, ASK Program Coordinator. “We realize that once a child is diagnosed with cancer in a family or a serious blood disorder, it affects everyone in the family. This is a family program.” For 14-year-old Nile Price, who was diagnosed with Sickle Cell Anemia at birth and received a life-saving bone marrow transplant, the program has brought his entire family closer. His two older brothers, younger sister and mom Deborah attend the Y during Nile's weekly visits. Nile will be continuing the program in the upcoming year since complications from his condition prevented him from completing the sessions. However, Nile, a freshman at Douglas Freeman, did notice a change from when he first started the program. “I started slowly with walking for ten minutes on the treadmill. Then, we started weight lifting. When I went back to school, I noticed I could play baseball,” he said. His dad Vincent Price noticed the difference in Nile. He also appreciates the genuine concern of the staff involved in the Moving Forward program. “The activity and nutrition; family togetherness, because there are times that Nile and his brothers get to work out together. Just the outpouring of love that they show, is impressive,” he said. Wright added that the organization also connected the personal trainers with the nurse practitioners at the pediatric hematology/oncology clinic at VCU Health Systems to learn about some of the medical issues that may be involved with participants. She added that the program, which officially completed its first year with 10 children, will be serving 12 more children in the upcoming year. Wright explained that the partnership program not only teaches participants and their families about how to be healthy but has helped build self confidence in the children as they reach their goals in the program. “That's been one of the most exciting things to see. After this blow, to have had cancer diagnosis, and then to just bloom here and get to feel better about themselves, they're feeling stronger in many ways,” she said. The program became a refuge and resource for the Midlothian-based Millefolie family after emerging from a life-changing illness. “I saw an amazing and almost immediate change in Ben,” Priscilla Millefolie said. “It was so much more than I ever imagined.” During the Millefolie family's scheduled weekly training at the Midlothian Family Y, Ben worked out with certified personal trainer Eileen Lorenz while mom Priscilla would run on the treadmill for a few miles. The Millefolies not only worked out during the weekly session, but Lorenz gave them homework too. Lorenz credits both Priscilla and Ben for his remarkable improvement. “These kids are different,” Lorenz said. “They understand

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Priscilla Millefolie, Ben's mom, notices how much Ben, pictured above, is laughing and having fun again.

Tent camping in the great outdoors is definitely one of those “love” or “hate” experiences. Childhood memories of bug spray, blisters, and burned marshmallows are blended with bundling up in a sleeping bag after being immersed among indescribable natural beauty. Nature definitely won over the heart. When it was announced that the upcoming summer vacation would be held oceanfront, cheers could be heard throughout the neighborhood. Until the cost of a gallon of gas matches the price of launching the space shuttle, the family vacation, a.k.a. reunion, is a required attended tradition in order to catch up with the extended family. Yet, with the rising travel costs in mind, one genius relative from North Carolina decided that camping would offer a balance to the budget. Admittedly, it is cheaper if you already own the outdoor gear. Now, there is something to be said about loading down the car with camping gear and heading out for a few days into the wild. It's not like the pioneering days of Richmond's native son Jim Bridger, but unplugging technology to escape in to a truly wireless world has a rejuvenating effect on the soul. At least, that is the intent. For some, pitching a tent is not the most favorable task, but the easy pop-up tents of today are not even comparable to the troublesome canvas traps that campers endured pulling together years ago. The light-weight and simple design makes it easy with its flexible poles that snap into place as one hammers stakes into the ground with a mallet. It truly is quick shelter in calm weather. One can unzip a layer of the tent's dome ceiling for a screened view of passing clouds or shooting stars without the onslaught of winged critters. However, sleeping under such an “open sky” is not recommended unless one likes to wake up to rain drops literally falling on one's head. Although getting out into the wild can be a great experience, one would be remiss not to consider how to avoid interacting with the wildlife. Bears have been known to wander into campgrounds where campers have not properly stored food (this was learned firsthand in Colorado). However, at the beach, mosquitoes have been known to turn the campers into the all-onecan-bite buffet. Bug spray becomes a priceless commodity at the campsite. It will be interesting to see how many relatives will decide to make different accommodations at a nearby hotel rather than pitch a tent or stay at the campground's cabins. It will be interesting to see who will be able to tap into their survivor skills and build a fire or even grill dinner. Most of all, it is hopeful that another generation's childhood memories will love the outdoor experience.

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While riding his bike last summer, McDougle had a close call with a passing car. He said requiring cars to give bicycles three feet of passing room is a good idea. Indeed, it may be easier to enforce a three-foot standard that the existing requirement, McDougle said. “It’s clearer to know if somebody is inside of three feet than inside of two feet on a bicycle.” That’s why Burnley hopes next year’s General Assembly will revisit the issue. “It makes good common sense, and it saves lives,” he said. “I can’t imagine we wouldn’t go for it again.”

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Once again the Frank Lotts Conference Center was filled with a lot of laughter and a few tears during the retirement ceremony for Donald Love. Love, former deputy director of Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Supplier Operations, retired Feb. 24 after 34 years of service. Kathy Cutler, DLA Aviation deputy commander, was the guest speaker. “Retirement is an opportunity to start a new phase of life and based on other retirees like formal DLA Aviation deputy commander Jim Bailey and Tony Norton who are with us today, Don will probably come back here within a few months with longer hair, a good tan and a much more relax and jovial outlook on life,” Cutler said. “So I’m sure Don’s family will be glad to have more time to share with him but the DLA Aviation family will not be as fortunate as we’re losing a true professional.” Retirement ceremony after retirement ceremony the retirees try to convince themselves they can get through it without choking up and Love was no exception. Love thanked everyone he felt helped and played a significant role his career and life during his federal service. Admitting he had a reputation of being a little dull, on this day he was anything but dull. Using humor and sharing stories about almost all of those he thanked, he thanked individuals from his intern

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Over my federal career I have remained true to my values and I can retire knowing that I maintained my integrity. Also, I was the Business Systems Modernization chief for well over four years during the period of systems design and the rollout of all of DLA items into BSM (now referred to as Enterprise Business Systems). This was a huge change for all of DLA. I worked 55 hours a week consistently during this period with much travel required. While the new system came with some blemishes, I am very proud that the migration into the EBS system was a success. The team of professionals I worked with on the DLA/DSCR team during this period is second to none. Without EBS implementation, DLA would not be able fulfill the role of full logistics provider that the DoD needs and expects.

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Just when I was getting comfortable with being 40 years old, the calendar flipped to 2011 and I spent most of the day Monday contemplating the fact that I’ve somehow managed to turn 41. This year was different from any of my previous birthdays, though. This year, I gave myself a gift. It was a five-mile run. Now I’m sure some of you are wondering why I would call more than an hour of intense physical exertion a “gift.” Back when I was still only 40, I would’ve agreed with you. But here’s the thing: the older I get, the more I tend to look at life as a series of opportunities to embrace something new – and if you’ve read any of my previous columns, you know that running five miles in a year (much less one day) would most definitely qualify as something new for this guy. When I first noticed in my YMCA Training Team booklet that we were scheduled for a five-mile group run last Saturday morning, I was intimidated by the number. While in reality it’s only 25 percent more than the four miles we ran the week before, it seemed like a much more daunting assignment. Unfortunately for my aging, out-of-shape body, it was everything I expected. By the time I completed the outbound 2.5-mile leg, I had a cramp near my right hip that took my breath away and another in my left calf that was throbbing like mad. I gave myself a brief respite so I could remove my sweat-soaked sweatshirt – it was just cold enough at 7:45 a.m. to require an extra layer – before heading back up N. Woolridge Road toward The Grove. Not long after that, my balky left knee started firing off fast and furious messages to my brain that it was time to start looking for some motorized assistance back to the Midlothian Y. This wasn’t the Vin Diesel “Fast and Furious,” either. This was “teenage girl texting her friends about the new cute boy in school.” Really fast. Really furious. I tried to ignore the pain in the hope that it would go away, but quickly realized that just wasn’t going to happen. So I struck an impromptu bargain with my body: Get me to the base of the Hill of Death and I’ll stop there. What happened next is truly why I called this fivemile run a gift: My body agreed to the deal. Don’t ask me how this happened. My only thought is that my brain – the only part of me that wasn’t in pain – simply exercised its position of superiority and informed any dissenters (knees, feet, hips, spine, etc.) that giving up was simply not an option. Regardless, when I made it to the base of the massive Grove hill, I couldn’t help but feel a keen sense of accomplishment. I’m quite certain the two Training Team leaders who were waiting for our group’s stragglers at the top of the hill asked each other why the overweight guy in the black Nike T-shirt had a big goofy smile plastered across his unshaven mug. After all, it’s not like I was able to finish the whole five miles even at my snail-like TRAIN P8

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Cosby's Kelsey Conyers is greeted by teammates after fouling out with 1:03 remaining in Friday's state quarterfinal loss to Stonewall Jackson.

For Cosby seniors, a difficult farewell BY JIM MCCONNELL jmcconnell@midlothianexchange.com

he tears started flowing as Kelsey Conyers walked slowly to the bench after being whistled for her fifth and disqualifying foul with 1:03 remaining in Cosby’s Group AAA state quarterfinal game against Stonewall Jackson-Manassas. The Titans trailed by 10 points, and as she sat wiping her face in her jersey, Conyers struggled to deal with the painful reality that she was never going to take the court in a Cosby basketball uniform again. “When you spend two hours a day with the same people since November, it definitely brings you together,” said Conyers, one of three seniors who closed out their high school careers

in the Titans’ 53-40 loss at the Siegel Center. “This has been the closest team I’ve been part of at Cosby. It’s been a great year and I’m going to miss everybody.” Conyers and classmates Chyna Lennox and Kaylor Nichols combined for 18 points, seven rebounds and seven steals against Stonewall, which broke open a close game in the fourth quarter behind Division I signees Joy Caraccciolo and Necole Sterling. But their contributions to another tremendous Cosby season went far beyond any numbers on a stat sheet. “Our seniors have nurtured and brought our young ones along, and taught them ‘This is how we do things around here,’” Titans coach Rachel Mead said. “That’s why we had such a successful

season.” With three consecutive regional championships and three consecutive state tournament appearances, Cosby’s three-player Class of 2011 stands as the most successful in the program’s brief history. That’s saying something when you consider that the Titans’ Class of 2010 included three four-year starters (Becca Wann, Jasmin Pitts and Andrea Bertrand) who each finished high school with more than 1,500 career points and have gone on to play basketball in college. Those girls took their lumps on the varsity as freshmen while Mead built Cosby’s girls basketball program from the ground up. Similar SENIORS P8

Turnovers doom Titans in state quarterfinal loss BY WELDON BRADSHAW Media General News Service

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Cosby's Madi Conyers dribbles upcourt against Stonewall Jackson's Ryan Jordan.

The Cosby Titans took the floor at the Siegel Center against Stonewall Jackson in the Group AAA girls basketball quarterfinals Friday night with a well-conceived game plan and absolutely no margin for error. Box out well. Check. Be patient on offense. Check. Defend with intensity. Check. Protect the basketball. Well, um… Though they played the visitors from Manassas virtually even for three quarters, coach Rachel Mead’s girls surrendered 10 of their 28 turnovers in the fourth and dropped a 53-40 decision to end their season 23-5. “Like I told them,” Mead said, “am I disappointed with the loss? Sure, we all are. But am I proud of you? Certainly.” Stonewall Jackson is quick, fast, athletic and tall and

provided potential matchup problems for the Central Region champs. Still, Cosby trailed only 15-12 after a quarter, 25-22 at the break, and 32-30 after the third quarter before the Raiders, who finished with only a 30-27 rebounding edge, pulled away. “We played with a lot of heart,” said senior point guard Kelsey Conyers. “And we had faith in each other.” “We worked on help and rotation to try to prevent the lob. Their pick and roll … we kind of got out of position, and they got some easy layups. “On offense, we just tried to be patient and look for the open shots.” After forcing four quick turnovers to begin the second half, Stonewall Jackson used buckets from close range by Danielle Burns, Joy Caracciolo, and Ryan Jordan in a 1:15 stretch to take a 31-24 lead at TITANS P8

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Chesterfield United FC (United FC) recently announced the appointment of Heather Pedersen as its new technical director. Pedersen will oversee the club’s entire coaching staff as well as offer clinical support to the volunteer coaches. Pedersen, a USSF “A” licensed coach, has served on United FC’s technical staff since 2009 as the director of the girls’ program. She also serves on the coaching staff of the Olympic Development Program (ODP) and recently returned from the US Youth Soccer National ODP camp in Pomona,

California. “I’m so excited about this new opportunity at United FC because I see so much potential within this club,” Pedersen said. “My highest priority is to spend more time working with our players and offering our coaches and volunteers the help they need to support our kids.” Pedersen took on the new role as the club prepared to host the 2011 Chesterfield Icebreaker Tournament, which attracted more than 250 teams from across the Mid-Atlantic. Pedersen noted another priority is to refocus the technical staff on spending more time on the

practice field working with the players at all levels and less time on the administrative tasks within the club. “Our goal is to take United FC to a new level within the region and Heather will play a significant part in that effort,” said Pat McStay, director of operations, United FC. “Heather’s work with the Olympic Development Program gives her access to some of this county’s best coaches and players. We can now take the best of the best techniques Heather picks up at the national level and apply them at United FC.”

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SENIORS from P7 pain was forecast for this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s squad during what was expected to be a rebuilding season. Obviously, the Titans had other ideas. They won the Dominion District regular-season championship, then bounced back from a loss to L.C. Bird in the district tournament final to go 3-0 in the regional tournament for the third straight season en route to a 23-5 finish. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When you have three big players, everybody relies on them. When you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have them, you have to lean on each other to be successful and we definitely did that,â&#x20AC;? Conyers said. Though her eyes were still moist several minutes after the game, Lennox enjoyed a brief smile at the thought of her team proving so many naysayers wrong. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Nobody believed in us, but we made it really far for such a young team,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It still hurts, but we can be proud because we all know we worked really hard.â&#x20AC;?

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Senior Kelsey Conyers (far left) looks on as the final seconds tick off the clock during Cosby's state quarterfinal defeat.

Putting in the work to keep Cosbyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s program successful has become the torch that is passed from one senior class to another. Now itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s up to the two juniors (Felicia Adomako and Jacy Meanor) on the current roster to pick up that torch and run with it. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have faith in my teammates and I know theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll keep working hard,â&#x20AC;? Nichols said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cosby basketball isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t going anywhere.â&#x20AC;? The Titansâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; seniors are, though. In a few short months, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll receive their diplomas and move on to the

next phase of their lives. As she walked out of her teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s locker room at the Siegel Center for the final time as a Cosby basketball player, Nichols was asked why she didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t seem quite as sad as many of her teammates and offered up a dose of veteran perspective. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t like to think of this as an ending. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a transition,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This was a team effort, and we can look back on that and be proud. But now weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re transitioning into something different and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s exciting.â&#x20AC;?

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