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Members of the Midlothian High School FIRST Robotics Team #1541, the Midlocanics, walked away from the Virginia FIRST Regional competition with a second-place ﬁnish and recognition for two team members.

During the competition, held March 15-17 at the Siegel Center, the Midlocanics competed their way to the ﬁnal round, ending up in the second-place alliance from a ﬁeld of 60 teams. The second-place alliance also included robotics teams from L.C. Bird High School and Maggie Walker Governor’s School. One Midlocanic team mentor, Kathy Ward, received the prestigious Woodie Flowers Award, which celebrates effective communication in the art and science of

Robotics team wins second place prize in regional competition

engineering and design. This prestigious award recognizes mentors who lead, inspire, and empower using excellent communication skills. Also, team member Bob Rodi was selected as one of two regional ﬁnalists for the FIRST Dean’s list award. This award celebrates a student’s outstanding leadership and effectiveness at building appreciation for engineering within their community and school. Team #1541 is sponsored by Alstom, Northrop Grumman Corporation, DuPont,

jcpenney, SMART resources, Alliance Engineering and ECK Supply. The team is comprised of students from Midlothian, James River, Manchester and Clover Hill High Schools. More information can be found at: www. midlocanics.com. More information about the event can be found at www.virginiaﬁrst.org. The FIRST Robotics Competition is an ROBOT page 3

Local students earn honors in AAA trafﬁc safety poster contest

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osters and Audio/Visual entries created by students of Clover Hill High School have been recognized by AAA Mid-Atlantic for earning second place and an honorable mentions in its Annual Trafﬁc Safety Poster Contest. Avery Bullock was awarded second place in the High School (9-12) division covering the subject of Teen Driving. PHOTO BY BECKY WRIGHT

Vera Creger-Garcia, left, ofﬁce manager; Dr. Brenda Mays, principal; Nancy Brown, Chesterﬁeld County Humane Society; Barbara DeFrancesco, sponsor of the Fashion Club’ and Fashion Club members join in the check presentation. While $100 was the expected donation amount the contributions were tallied at $400 instead.

Cosby High students pay it forward with donations represented by Dr. Brenda Mays, principal; Barbara DeFrancesco, Fashion Club sponsor; and Vera Cregarhanks to Cosby High School, the Chesterfield Garcia, office manager. County Humane Society received a boost of Students eagerly dove right into the project. “Money $400. actually came from two sources, the school-wide fundSpearheaded by the school’s Fashion Club, raiser and the Fashion Club Show,” Garcia said. the fundraiser also brought in donations of pet food. “At the Fashion Club Show,” DeFrancesco said,” Nancy Brown of the Humane Society and Capt. attendees either had to pay in cash or a contribution of Brian Smith of the Chesterfield County Police Depart- pet food. “ ment accepted the check and donations on March 15 at Students volunteered time at local pet adoption the school. DONATIONS page 2 In addition to Fashion Club members, Cosby was BY BECKY ROBINETTE WRIGHT

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American Legion Post 186 serves up Brunswick stew BY KOREY HUGHES

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runswick stew is a thick, vegetable-based soup that usually includes one or more types of meat. And in the same way that the steamy broth can help to warm up a body, the American Legion Post 186 has helped to support and bring awareness to Midlothian’s war veteran population.

For that reason, it’s ﬁtting that the organization has been selling Brunswick stew during its bi-annual fundraiser that began on Saturday, March 3. Stew was still available for sale last week, but interested parties should probably act quickly since the most recently prepared quantity of the stuff is going fast. STEW page 3

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Students Avery Bullock, Jennifer Ritter (creator of above art), Katie Baker and Nick Brown received recognition for their designs.

Jennifer Ritter and Katie Baker both received honorable mentions in the same division. A visual submitted by Nick Brown also received an award. The students’ artworks were selected by AAA Mid-Atlantic from among nearly 1,000 entries. A panel of traffic safety experts judged the entries based on originality, technique, visual impact and relationship of messaging to traffic safety. The students’ entries were selected from among hundreds of high school submissions. “These posters and visual entry not only showcased their artistic talents, but also helped spread an important message about teen driving safety,” said Martha M. Meade, manager of Public and Government Affairs for AAA MidAtlantic. “Motor vehicle-related crashes continue to be the number one cause of death for children over age 2, and we hope entries such as these will help students’ share the importance of traffic safety with their peers.” The Annual Traffic Safety Poster Contest aims to reduce traffic related fatalities through education and community outreach. Each year, students design posters and public service announcements using traffic safety slogans AAA page 3

Ring in spring at Rockwood Nature Center’s Spring Fling March 31 BY KOREY HUGHES

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f you’ve been waiting for the ﬁrst signs of spring, you won’t need to wait any longer. The season will be the focus of the Spring Fling that will take place on Saturday, March 31, at the Rockwood Nature Center. Sponsored by the Friends of the Rockwood Nature Center, the occasion will feature plenty of family-focused activities,

including an Easter egg hunt that will be presented on the property’s trails. Melody Scott is the president of the Friends of the Rockwood Nature Center, a volunteer group dedicated to preserving the gathering place. She planned this year’s Spring Fling event. “We want to have a more community feel to the Nature Center,” Scott said.

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Westchester Commons hosts Egg Hunt 300 children. Primarily, the affair will take estchester Commons place in the Village Green area Shopping Center between Sweet Frog and Plaza in Midlothian is a Azteca. But children who are ages popular destination 5 and under will look for their eggs for shoppers who seek retail stores in and around that area while older and restaurants, but on Saturday, kids from 6 to 10 years old will nose March 31, it will be a place where around in a nearby area. youngsters can search for Easter “Everything is age-appropriate eggs. That’s because the retail space for speciﬁc age groups,” Gordon will hold its annual Egg Hunt event said. “The Easter egg hunt (for the that day starting at 10:30 a.m. older children) will be in a different Since 2011, Julie Gordon has ﬁeld near Gold’s Gym.” been the marketing coordinator Gordon said Westchester Comfor Westchester Commons and mons wants to make sure there will Zaremba Metropolitan Midlothian, be something for kids to do the LLC. whole time. For that reason, craft Gordon said the shopping center tables will be open for business has been hosting the event since before the frantic search for the 2009 and it typically attracts about eggs begins. BY KOREY HUGHES

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Children will be able to construct holiday-themed craft projects such as Easter bonnets and paper ﬂowers at the tables. At the same time, parents will ﬁnd booths hosted by merchants such as Mathnasium and Noodles & Company alongside the numerous craft tables on Saturday. “We’re going to let the merchants come out early, and a lot of people get to our events early, and, if they do, we want them to have something for them to do,” Gordon said. “Our merchants will be open and ready to go before the start of the Egg Hunt, so there will be time beforehand to enjoy the merchant tables and the craft tables and mill around before the sounding of the start.”

Gordon was instrumental in getting retailers involved in the occasion. For that reason, a few lucky youngsters might find surprises inside eggs that they find such as gift certificates or slips of paper that will lead them to stores for prizes. At the same time, kids and their parents should keep an eye out for the Easter Bunny, who will be making his rounds during the proceedings. Gordon said Books-A-Million will present story time with a huge carpet and a rocking chair that day. She also said that parents can sign up to participate in a gift basket giveaway. So, why is Westchester Commons such a great space for this type of event? Well, according to

Gordon, the land lends itself well to hiding hundreds of Easter eggs, so families will be in for a real treat. “It’s an ideal space to enjoy, and we have great scenery,” Gordon said. “And the Village Green is a great focal point for us to be able to have a large group of children there.” The Egg Hunt will get underway at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 31, at Westchester Commons Shopping Center at U.S. 288 and Midlothian Turnpike in Midlothian. The Egg Hunt is aimed at children ages 10 and under. Admission is free. For more information about the event, go to www.westchester-commons.com.

‘Tree of Hope’ aids cancer survivors Workshops to help county residents with healthy living

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oping with cancer can be a difficult time without having to worry about money for living expenses. The Virginia Cancer Patient Fund is available to help. The VCPF is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2005 by cancer survivors and friends and family of cancer survivors. The Chesterfield Farmer’s Market has “The Tree of Hope” on display in support of VCPF. The “Tree of Hope” holds “cancer bracelets” made of lavender pearls strung and knotted on silk with a base metal awareness ribbon and a sterling silver magnetic clasp. These bracelets are created by Mary Robertson, owner of Mary Robertson Gem Collection, in support of loved ones who have survived cancer. This opportunity to give more to those battling cancer has been a longtime dream for Robertson. During the many years she has spent working with cancer patients, her desire to do more has evolved into “The Tree of Hope.” The wooded donation “box” was made by Wayne Hayden, owner of Gifts From Nature, in memory of a dear friend who recently lost his battle with cancer. Toni McDavid with the VCPF will be at the Chesterfield Farmer’s Market from 1 to 3 p.m. on Friday, April 6. McDavid will be there to answer any questions and assist those who need help in applying

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events and gathered contributions for the cause. What sparked the idea for the project? “It’s called Rachel’s Challenge,” Mays said. “Rachel Scott was the ﬁrst person killed at Columbine High School on April 20, 1999. Her

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The ‘Tree of Hope’ bracelets are created by Mary Robertson, owner of the Mary Robertson Gem Collection, in support of loved ones who have survived cancer.

for ﬁnancial help. These bracelets are described as making wonderful gifts for loved ones who have survived cancer. Judi Williams, owner of the CFM, said she proudly wears one to honor her survival. Carey Gleghorn, owner of Ellis Farms Goat Milk Soap, wears one

acts of kindness and compassion have set the pattern for acts of kindness projects. We agreed to accept Rachel’s Challenge and adopt projects to help others. Vera (Garcia) had the idea for the shelter project and we all agreed.” According to Garcia, Scott’s diaries and her pattern

in remembrance of her mother and grandmother, both cancer victims. With cancer affecting so many people, organizers are asking that a minimum donation of $20 be made to the Tree of Hope. Those who help are urged to take a bracelet. All donations are tax-deductible.

of giving compassion have become the foundation for a life-changing school program across America. How important are Humane Society donations? “They are very much needed,” Brown said, “and this really helps.” “We are always in need of things like collars, leashes, blankets, towels and food,” Smith said.“The donations of the check and the food and other items will really help out.” Two sports utility vehicles were ﬁlled with Cosby’s ef-

forts for the shelter. Brown, who has served the homeless animals of Chesterfield County Humane Society for 12 years, said the efforts of the students and Cosby staff were outstanding. “We are very grateful,” Smith added. Since Cosby students have accepted “Rachel’s Challenge,” Garcia said 44 projects have been completed. For a list of items needed by the Chesterfield County Humane Society, visit http:// www.chesterfieldhumane.org.

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The Chesterfield County Virginia Cooperative Extension office is offering two workshops this spring to assist county residents. The first is Small Steps to Health and Wealth. Part I and Part II will take place from 9:30 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, April 4 and April 11. Participants learn similarities between health and personal finance issues and behavior change strategies to help motivate them to take charge of their financial future. A certificate will be issued to those completing Part I and Part II sessions. The second workshop is Food, Nutrition and Health to be held in two sessions (Part I and Part II) from 9:30 a.m. to noon on Thursday, April 12 and April 26. This class will provide information about healthy eating, MyPlate, how to use money-saving strategies to

stretch one’s food budget, and food storage and preservation. A certificate will be issued to participants who complete both sessions. Both workshops are free and open to the public. Pre-registration is encouraged. For more information and to register for workshops, contact Linda Jackson Cole, family and consumer sciences extension agent, at 751-4401. Workshops are held at the Chesterfield County office Virginia Cooperative Extension, 6807 Mimms Loop at the government complex. If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices or other accommodations to participate in any of these activities, call 751-4401 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. to discuss accommodations five days prior to the event. *TDD (800) 828-1120.

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The Midlothian Garden Club will hold its monthly meeting at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 3, in the Social Hall of the Bethel Baptist Church, 1100 Huguenot Springs Road, Midlothian. The program will be “Midlothian Garden Club: Fine Arts and Flowers.” Members will display

designs they’ve created to reﬂect a painting or sculpture of their choice. Oral judging also will take place. Refreshments will be served at noon. The meeting is open to the public and all visitors are welcome to attend. For more information, call Sandy at 379-4515 or Dolores at 794-3002.

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Art by 15 students will be displayed at The Diamond during baseball season, and six of those students attend Chesterﬁeld County Public Schools. Drawings by these Chesterﬁeld students won the “My favorite thing about a Flying Squirrels game is . . .” contest (top row): Megan Jordan, Clover Hill Elementary; Maddie Allen-Dueweke of Davis Elementary; Scott Langston and (bottom row): Marina Noseck of Ecoff Elementary; Samantha Green of Robious Elementary; and Emma Rice of Swift Creek Elementary.

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each year. “We’ve already made the stew, but there is still stew for sale, assuming that someone hasn’t bought it all,” Hahn said. “We always take pre-orders – and then we continue to sell whatever’s left over – but people do come in asking for it.” As Hahn said, the post performs fundraising activities throughout the year. The money raised during the bi-annual Brunswick stew sale helps to sustain Post 186 and its community outreach activities. “Well, the answer is that

it goes into the general fund, whether it’s our monthly operational expenses or (our work with) the Veterans Administration,” Hahn said. “It goes for a lot of things. In short, Post 186 carries out several tasks such as its efforts with veterans at McGuire VA Medical Center in Richmond, its Boys State program, educational collaborations with local schools and area commemorations that it organizes on holidays such as Memorial Day and Veterans Day. Proceeds from the sale will help the post to con-

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ognition of Science and Technology) in 1989 to inspire an appreciation of science and technology in young people. Based in Manchester, N.H., FIRST designs accessible, innovative programs to build self-confidence, knowledge, and life skills while motivating young people to pursue opportunities in science, technology, and engineering. With support from three out of every five Fortune 500 companies and nearly $15 million in college scholarships, the not-for-profit organization hosts the FIRST® Robotics Competition (FRC®) and FIRST® Tech Challenge (FTC®) for highschool students, FIRST® LEGO® League (FLL®) for 9- to 14-year-olds, (9- to 16-year-olds outside the U.S. and Canada) and Junior FIRST® LEGO® League (Jr. FLL) for 6 to 9-year-olds. To learn more about FIRS, go to www.usfirst.org.

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tinue to do its work. But, preparing Brunswick stew from scratch can be a laborious process. To that end, Hahn said the soup is made by a team that includes several members of Post 186. “Well, the laborer and assistants are all volunteers from the post,” Hahn said. “And we have an assigned stew master, Angelo Fusari.” “We work from a recipe, but we have to have people to help make it. And someone has to handle that, because you’re stirring the pot for six or eight hours.”

Although Post 186 holds other yearly fundraisers, such as barbecues and yard sales, the club has become well-known in Midlothian for preparing and selling its special brew of stew twice a year. And, according to Hahn, the stew’s superior nature has helped his organization to sell out of it each spring. If people miss their chance to purchase it this season, another sale will take place in the fall. “It’s the quality of the product, and it’s a known thing that we do,” Hahn said.

“It’s produced consistently, and people think it’s great.” “And it’s a first come, first serve deal, but there’s still plenty available,” Hahn added. Brunswick stew is available for $8 per quart at the American Legion Post 186 at 901 Otterdale Road in Midlothian. Quarts will be available until they run out. To place an order, call 794-9785. To find out more about American Legion Post 186, visit www.americanlegionpost186.org.

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Originally chartered in 1937, the members of American Legion Post 186 gather every third Tuesday of the month. According to the group’s website, it has been lodged at its current location since 1948. Richard Hahn is one of the members of Post 186 and he estimates that his group prepared between 800 and 900 quarts of Brunswick stew before its spring sale started. In past years, though, his group has sold about 1,600 quarts of the concoction

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Fla. law made trial by assumption inevitable So far, a sad story that happens all too often in America – a sad failure of communication, an t was just a matter of time before it was abhorrent ignorance of opposing cultures. bound to happen. Many predicted just such While Martin lies in a Florida cemetery, Ziman incident when Florida enacted a contro- merman remains free, uncharged and unrepenversial self defense law in 2005 that allowed tant. In a seemingly blatant disregard for police citizens to use deadly force if they felt threatened. policy, he was neither drug tested, background The law was subjective to the point of silliness checked or fingerprinted after the incident. and most thought it wouldn’t pass constitutional Civil rights activists across the nation are muster, but it did. calling for U.S. Justice Department intervention An overzealous Neighborhood Watch security in this case. In my opinion, it’s warranted. While patrolman recently gunned down a 17-year-old there are certainly circumstances surrounding African-American outside a gated community this tragedy, justice cannot turn a blind eye to the in Sanford, Fla. This senseless killing is a tragedy senseless death of a young American who had no on so many levels that it’s hard to know where to previous record or history of law enforcement begin. encounters. Let’s start with the man in question, the one The incident speaks volumes regarding the who is still alive. George Zimmerman has called fear and insecurity that could prompt an indiSanford police 46 times in the past year. He has vidual to take such a non-proportionate response a history of run-ins with the law, including an to a simple assumption. Zimmerman had no assault against a police officer. reports of criminal activity or suspicious activity Sadly, this is the kind of incident that in the by anyone resembling Martin. past would have received little review. The only In a meaningless display of power and authoraccount of the incident would be the word of the ity, Zimmerman chose to push the envelope. shooter, who quickly claimed self-defense and Now, he must suffer the consequences. How invoked the Florida statute. There were numerous he remains free in itself is an indictment of the witnesses to the assault –’ my terminology, not local police, and the reminder that racism is the police – and cell phone calls from Zimmeralways festering just below the surface of many man are a matter of record. communities. If the circumstances were reversed On those calls, Zimmerman assumes Martin is racially in this situation, does anyone question up to no good and – against police advice -- dewhether the suspect would be jailed and charged? cides to pursue and confront the suspect. While Zimmerman deserves no less, and each day he Zimmerman surrendered a 9mm pistol after the remains free is an insult to the good memory of incident, police found only candy and a can of a promising teenager who happened to make the iced tea on the victim. mistake of wearing a hoodie and not responding The cell phone records also confirm there to a stranger acting suspiciously. was an altercation between Martin and the 100 His family has expressed they don’t want their pounds heavier Zimmerman, who clearly exited son’s death to be in vain. As long as Zimmerman his vehicle and pursued the victim. remains free, it is a case of justice delayed.

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

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March 12

2900 block of Lake Point Drive Items were stolen from two victims at location. Both vehicles had been left unlocked.

23113 March 5

1300 block of Buckingham Station Drive Property stolen from maintenance shed. The door was found unlocked, with no signs of forced entry.

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1200 block of Twilight Lane Suspect/s broke a rear bedroom window and gained entry into the residence. Property was reported stolen.

March 8

8000 block of Provincetown Drive Known suspect took the victim’s vehicle and has not returned it.

March 10

9800 block of Groundhog Drive Item was taken from victim’s unlocked vehicle.

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600 block of Eastwood Drive Suspect/s pried open a rear window and gained entry into the victim’s residence. Property was reported stolen.

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Last week, 15 crafters and vendors were scheduled to share their wares during the affair. And, not only will spring be evident in the sights, but it also will be apparent in the sounds. That is, the Virginia Folk Music Association will perform acoustic tunes on the Nature Center’s deck. “The Virginia Folk Music Association plays acoustic instruments such as dulcimers, banjoes and guitars, and they’ll perform from 2 to 4 p.m. outside on the Nature Center’s deck,” Scott said. “It should be very lovely.” On a related note, Scott said her group is looking for helpers to staff future events. While the organization doesn’t need assistants to staff the Spring Fling, she said volunteers help to sustain Rockwood Nature Center’s operation, which is why her group is soliciting the public’s support to make those tasks easier. “There is little paid staff (at Rockwood Nature Center), so

volunteers care for all the animals and help with feeding and cleaning them,” Scott said. “That’s part of the reason that the Friends group exists.” Scott and her group of volunteers are looking forward to the Spring Fling. She has been waiting all winter to present the event to the public, which she hopes will bring attendees out to see everything at Rockwood Nature Center. “Well, to me, spring is all about getting back outdoors after a long winter,” Scott said. “And the Nature Center’s mission is to educate people about the outdoors, and it goes hand in hand with celebrating spring and the outdoors.” The Spring Fling will be presented from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 31, at the Rockwood Nature Center at 3401 Courthouse Road in Chesterﬁeld. Admission is free. For more information, visit www.rockwoodnaturecenter.com.

New Virginians club hosting luncheon April 11 at Hermitage Country Club, 1248 The New Virginians, a club for Hermitage Road, Manakin-Sabot. women new to the Richmond area The luncheon will feature a in the last two years, will meet at fashion show sponsored by The 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 11, Silver Parrot Boutique.

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200 block of Bondurant Court Rear door glass broken. Property was removed. 8500 block of Hann Road No signs of forced entry noted. Property was taken. 8900 block of Rams Crossing Court Possible suspect/s gained entry to the residence and took item. No signs of forced entry.

March 11

3000 block of Newquay Lane Victim reported seeing described suspect inside her home. Upon being observed, the suspect ran out. There were no signs of forced entry to the home and nothing inside was disturbed.

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8700 block of Corcoran Place Suspect/s gained entry to the victim’s residence and stole property. No signs of forced entry were noted.

March 9

6200 block of Barrister Road One of the victims observed the described suspect inside the house. The side door had been left unlocked. Upon being discovered, the suspect walked out.

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“We do community events throughout the year, but this one is for people who have been cooped up all winter so they can get out and enjoy the (activities) that we have going on.” “Well, we also use it as a fundraiser, and, although most events are free, we put out donation jars. We’re the support system, so we help with the animal care that the Nature Center needs but that the county doesn’t have the funds to do.” A few of the activities, however, require a nominal fee. For instance, face painting for children will be available for only 50 cents, while tickets to the cake walks that will be offered throughout the day are only $1 each. Scott also said that The Laughing Farm, a Midlothian area business, will provide pony rides for $5 per children. For the ﬁrst time, this year’s event will feature local artisans.

March 7

James River Writers (JRW), the largest literary arts organization in the state, honors the memory of Emyl Jenkins, who died in 2010, with an annual award to an organization or person who embodies James River Writers’ mission of building community by connecting and inspiring writers and readers in Central Virginia. “Emyl was an advocate for writers and their readers,” said Maya Smart, board chair of JRW. “She had a knack for connecting people and organizations, and she shared her time and expertise with everyone she encountered.” Lee Gimpel, former board chair, said, “Emyl encouraged writers at all levels, but especially fledglings trying to get those first words down on the page. Her generous spirit and enthusiasm rubbed off on everyone she encountered. She widened the circle of writing encouragement.” Award guidelines: Who may enter: Any Virginia individual or organization that, in the same spirit as Emyl Jenkins, builds community by connecting and inspiring writers and readers in central Virginia. Procedure: Entry must explain in no more than 500 words how the nominee makes Virginia a better place for writers. Entry must include contact information (e-mail and phone) for the nominator and two others who can further illuminate the nominee’s qualifications. Send nominations to info@ jamesriverwriters.org or James River Writers, 320 Hull St., #136, Richmond, VA 23224. No entry fee. Deadline for entries is March 31. Members of the JRW board of directors and the JRW advisory board

are not eligible. Judging: A panel of judges, chosen from the JRW board of directors and membership to represent different levels of writing experience, will determine which nominee best matches Emyl Jenkins’ efforts to build community by connecting and inspiring writers and readers in central Virginia. Announcement of winner: In addition to a gift reflecting Emyl Jenkins’ style, the winner will receive free admission to JRW’s annual writers’ conference. The winner and a guest will be JRW’s guests at its spring fundraiser on June 7, where the award will be presented. For more information, call 4333790 or e-mail info@jamesriverwriters.org About James River Writers: James River Writers builds community by connecting and inspiring writers and readers in central Virginia. A nonprofit organization, JRW serves aspiring and professional writers and passionate readers in all genres through a variety of programs, services and events. About 2011 Emyl Jenkins Award Winners: Jean Anderson, Richmond liaison for National Novel Writing Month, and WriterHouse, a nonprofit writers’ community in Charlottesville, won the first James River Writers Emyl Jenkins Award in 2011. During National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), writers around the world try to write 50,000 words in 30 days. In 2010, more than 200,000 writers participated – 366 in Richmond wrote 7,865,382 words. WriterHouse serves writers at all levels by offering work space, writing classes, seminars, critique groups, readings and events.

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eltic culture will be the highlight of the Celtic Dance Celebration that will take place from 2 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 31, at Bon Air Library at 9103 Rattlesnake Road in North Chesterﬁeld. The event will feature the fancy and furious footwork of Chesterﬁeld’s own Crossroads Irish Dance Troupe, a performance group sponsored by Jessica Morgan’s School of Dance. Amy Habel is the ensemble’s artistic director. After the schools’ previous attempt at an Irish dance group disintegrated, Habel revived it in 2001 after Morgan suggested that she reassemble a new squad. “It did exist before I got involved, but it kind of fell apart, and she asked if I wanted to build it back up,” Habel said. “Prior to that, I had danced for about 16 years at Fredericksburg Ballet Center, and, in 2000, I started my focus on Irish dance, although I was a late bloomer.” Habel said March is typically a big booking month for the group since most venues want her students to perform around St. Patrick’s Day. In fact, the Crossroads Irish Dance Troupe appeared on Saturday, March 17, at Clover Hill Library in Midlothian and was scheduled to perform on Sunday, March 25, at the Irish Festival in Richmond’s Church Hill neighborhood. But, as Habel said, Celtic culture shouldn’t only be celebrated before or after the Irish-themed holiday. “Every day is St. Patrick’s Day for us,” Habel said. Saturday’s program will feature performances by both the junior and senior Crossroads dance teams. The show will include both hard shoe and soft shoe routines, and, as Habel said, the program also will include an educational component that explains the evolution of Irish dance. “I’m going to do a brief overview of Irish dance history, because it’s not only about the dance,” Habel said. “And I like

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hesterfield County Public Schools will join schools throughout Central Virginia on Thursday, April 19, in registering children for kindergarten. Every Chesterfield County elementary school will register children between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m., and parents should take their children to the elementary school they are zoned to attend. To determine their attendance zone, parents should call 594-1726 or 594-1789 or go online to the parents section of mychesterfieldschools.com and click “find my school.” A child must be 5 years old on or before Sept. 30 to attend kindergarten for the 2012-2013 school year. There are no exceptions to the age requirement. Offered in every Chesterfield elementary school, kindergarten is a full-day program designed to help children learn language arts, math, science and social studies. Parents should bring their child to registration so they can participate in a brief evaluation. Parents also must bring the child’s certified original birth certificate; the child’s Social Security

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The Crossroads Irish Dance Troupe is scheduled to perform from 2 to 3 p.m. March 31 at Bon Air Library.

providing that as part of our scheduled time slot because, that way, people get more out of it.” And the proceedings also will include audience participation. Dance presentations rarely include interactive portions, but Habel said that audience members that attend Crossroads’ shows have expressed an interest in trying Irish dance in the past, so she will incorporate a short demonstration into her group’s show. “When people see it, it’s like a fire bursts inside them, and they really want to do it,” Habel said. “So, during the last 10 minutes, we’ll invite any attendees, including adults, to try it if they want to.” Indeed, Irish dances are difficult to perform, which is why it is such a wonderful opportunity to watch Habel’s students do their routines live. Habel said her dancers are often exhausted after they finish on-stage. “The big difference (between Irish dance and other genres) is that it has a lot of fast footwork, and you have to

know rhythms and beats,” Habel said. “For me, though, the stamina is the number one thing, because you come off the stage about to fall on the ﬂoor.” All in all, the event will give viewers the chance to witness what the dance group does and learn about Celtic dance traditions. But Habel admitted that, while she isn’t of Irish descent, she still has a passion for the dance style, and that’s why she thinks that anyone will enjoy watching the Crossroads Irish Dance Troupe perform during the Celtic Dance Celebration. “It’s part of Irish culture, but to me, it’s not about the culture,” Habel said. “It’s how much you love it and how much it’s in your heart.” Admission is free, but space is limited, so attendees must sign up for the program in advance. To register for the program, call 751CCPL. For more information about Crossroads Irish Dance Troupe’s upcoming performances, visit www.crossroadsdance.com.

number is requested. To attend Chesterfield County Public Schools, children must reside in Chesterfield County with a parent or legal guardian, so parents must bring to registration their photo ID and one of these proofs of county residency: ! Lease for at least one year or deed of a residence or property in Chesterfield County. ! Contract or lease free of contingencies to occupy a Chesterfield County residence within two months of the date of enrollment. ! Resident manager’s letter on company letterhead stating that residence is a corporate residence in Chesterfield County. ! Weekly receipts for temporary residence in a hotel or motel for up to 60 days (requires renewal or evidence of more permanent residency within 60 days of enrollment). Before the first day of school, parents must supply medical records showing that their child had a physical examination within the past 12 months and listing the dates of each state-required immunization. For more information about kindergarten registration, parents should call the school in their attendance zone.

O.B. Gates Elementary changes lives one word at a time BY BECKY ROBINETTE WRIGHT

Special Correspondent

n eye-catching sign with the words “When you say ‘Retard,’ someone hurts!” met students as they entered O.B. Gates Elementary School on March 16. A few feet from the ﬁrst sign was another with the message, “Spread the Word – End the Word!” What is the word that staff, students and family members want banned? Just what is the “R” word? “Today,” Ann Frost said at the school’s rally, “we know to say ‘intellectually challenged’ and not ever to use that ‘R’ (retard) word, because someone has communication problems doesn’t mean they are stupid – it means they are different.” Staff members of the school, Special Olympics athletes and personnel, members of Best Buddies and several special guests attended. To kick off the campaign, the school hosted a huge rally and debuted several videos. “People don’t realize it but it is very hurtful to use the ‘R’ word as another word for

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Above: Guest speakers, from left, Aashish Gilani, his brother, Aaron Gilani, and Robert Sowers address the students. Left: A thought-provoking sign is displayed at the school’s entrance.

stupid,” said Frost, one of the speakers. “And sadly it happens all the time.” A special video was premiered with an original rap written by Gates Elementary staff member Cindy Kirby and set to music by J. Plunky Branch. The theme was “Spread the Word to End the Word.” Fourth-graders performed “Don’t Laugh at Me” using sign language. Inspiring speakers stirred

the hearts of the audience and taught valuable insights to what it is like to live with “intellectual challenges” and name calling. Robert Sowers, a graduate of Monacan High School, is a global messenger for Special Olympics. “My name is Robert Sowers, I have autism,” Sowers said. ‘Treat people the way we would like to be treated. I would like people to respect me for my ideas.”

“I enjoyed chorus and show choir,” Sowers continued.” I am learning new things to do: golf, soccer and bowling. It helps me to be stronger. Aashish and Aaron Gilani are brothers. Aashish is deaf and blind and is a 2011 graduate of Bird High School. Aaron is a 2011 graduate from Cosby High School. Using sign language and an interpreter, Aashish ﬁrst addressed the audience. “I am grateful,” Aashish

signed with his hands and his interpreter repeated with words,” to be here today. I love being part of my family. I am just like everyone else. Disabilities don’t stop me. I will be going to J. Sergeant Reynolds Community College. Thank you for letting me tell my story.” Aaron then spoke to the audience. “Being intellectually disabled doesn’t mean we are stupid,” he said, “I hear people around me all the time using the ‘R’ word and it hurts. Using the word ‘retard’ belittles us. You (the audience) have the power to change this and make a difference. You are the future and you can change it,

beginning now.” “One day the power went out at our home,” Aaron said, “and all was in darkness. Because Aashish was trained, he had memorized the whole house. He was the one who helped us. He has different talents.” “Our new word today is ‘respect’,” Aaron said. “Go forward and help to change people. Respect people’s differences.” The March 16 activities were part of Gates Elementary’s year-long participation in Project Unify, which is designed to promote acceptance and awareness of individuals with intellectual disabilities.

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FRIDAY, MARCH 30 Richmond Christian School is celebrating its 60th anniversary by honoring all alumni, faculty and staff (past and present) at 7 p.m. on the campus. For more information, visit www.richmondchristian.com.

SATURDAY, MARCH 31 Richmond Waldorf School Open House will be held from 10 a.m. to noon. Parents and children can explore the school together. For more information, visit www.richmondwaldorf.com. The Mechanicsville Ruritan Club will present the 32nd Annual Shuknpul at the Courthouse Ruritan Park in Hanover. Raw, steamed and fried oysters, ﬁsh, cole slaw, hot dogs, hush puppies, French fries and funnel cakes are served from 1 to 3 p.m. The Shuknpul features an oyster roast and tractor pull. New to this year’s event is a cornhole tournament. Entertainment is provided by Sweet Justice and The Honky Tonk Experience. For more information, call Tim at 334-4121. Tickets are available at Village Bank, Colonial

Auto, Mechanicsville Drugstore, Studley Store, Gus’s, Riverbound Café, West Store, Copy Cat Printing, Marty’s and Rick’s Auto. Proceeds support local volunteer ﬁre and rescue squads.

SUNDAY, APRIL 1 Free Family Movie Night will be held at 6 p.m. at the Clover Hill Assembly of God at 12310 Bailey Bridge Rd. in Midlothian with a sneak preview of “The Lion of Judah.” Those attending will enjoy popcorn as they watch Judah and The Stable-Mates embark on a roaring adventure towards freedom. For more information, visit www.cloverhillag.org or call 739-7500. Gaither Homecoming recording artist Allison Speer will perform at 8:30 and 11 a.m. during morning worship services at the Chester United Methodist Church located at 12132 Percival Street, Chester. For more information, call 748-6006.

TUESDAY, APRIL 3 The Midlothian Garden Club will hold its monthly meeting at 10:30

a.m. at Bethel Baptist Church, 1100 Huguenot Springs Road, Midlothian. The program will be “Midlothian Garden Club: Fine Arts and Flowers.” Members will display ﬂoral designs to reﬂect a painting or sculpture of their choice. Designs also will be judged orally. Refreshments will be served at noon. The meeting is open to the public and all visitors are welcome to attend. For more information, call Sandy at 3794515 or Dolores at 794-3002.

THURSDAY, APRIL 5 Richmond Waldorf School Observation Day will be held from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Parents can tour pre-K through 8th grade classes. For more information, visit www.richmondwaldorf.com. Orienteering at Pocahontas State Park will start any time between noon and 2 p.m. with the Central Virginia Orienteering Club. Orienteering is the sport of navigating with map and compass to ﬁnd speciﬁc locations in the woods. All ages and skill levels are welcome. Bring your own compass or borrow one. Dress for the weather and

for travel both on and off trail. Be sure to bring water and a snack. Instruction will be available to assist new navigators, if needed. Cost is $5 per map ($5 park entrance fee or park pass). Pocahontas State Park is located at 10301 State Park Road, Chesterﬁeld. From the park entrance, follow signs toward the pool and then the red and white arrow signs to the start. For more details, go to www.centralvaorienteering.com.

WEEKLY TUESDAYS Overeaters Anonymous Group #51606 meets at 2 p.m. each Tuesday at Central Baptist Church at 1510 Courthouse Rd., Richmond (Mission House in rear of church). For more information, call Peg at 379-9558. The Bethia United Methodist Church Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) program is accepting registrations and new members. Bethia MOPS meets from 9:30 a.m. to noon on the ﬁrst, third and ﬁfth Tuesdays from Sept. 20 through May 15. For more information, contact Kara Harris at 763-6067 or karaharris@verizon.net.

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

WEEKLY THURSDAYS Moms of Tots to Teens (MOTTS) meets from 9:45 a.m. to noon every ﬁrst and third Thursday at Bon Air Baptist Church, 2531 Buford Road through May. Preschool child care is available. For more information, contact Loretta Sherwood at tiandlo@aol.com or go to www. bonairbaptist.org/motts. The Al-Anon meeting Awaken to Hope is held at 7:30 p.m. each Thursday at St. John Neumann Catholic Church located at 2480 Batterson Rd. in Powhatan. Pastor James C. Vinson of Resources for Life holds services from 7 to 9 p.m. every third Thursday at St. Matthias Episcopal Church, 11300 West Huguenot Rd, Midlothian. For more information, call 305-5100 or e-mail jamesvnsn@yahoo.com.

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Runners, many of whom donned green in honor of St. Patrick’s Day, make their way through the streets of Westchester Commons at the start of the Shamrock 5K road race.

Steven McGrath from Suntan City in Midlothian shows off his costume with St. Patty’s colors and style.

Bryan Gill (stroller) crosses the ﬁnish line with his crew from “Running with Those that Can’t” to a huge ovation.

Kids turn on the speed as parents line the street to cheer them on to the ﬁnish line.

Celtic Reﬂection performs Irish dances for the crowd during the post-race festivities

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Richmond International Raceway President Dennis Bickmeier, Children’s Museum of Richmond President/CEO Karen Coltrane and NASCAR driver/Virginia native Elliott Sadler today unveiled the ﬁrst display of a new 800-square-foot exhibit that will be ready this summer at the Museum. Co-funded by The NASCAR Foundation and RIR Cares – the track’s charitable account under The NASCAR Foundation – the exhibit includes four displays that will travel to the multiple CMoR locations throughout the Greater Richmond Metropolitan Area. “This is a great partnership for

RIR because we are investing in our children right here in the Richmond area,” said RIR President Dennis Bickmeier. “It’s an opportunity to educate our kids and families about NASCAR and the tremendous history that RIR and Virginians have in making NASCAR one of the most exciting sports in the world.” “Children love to learn through experiences that are exciting and interactive,” explained Karen Coltrane, CMoR president and CEO. “This exhibit is designed to engage children by letting them sit in a real race car, wave and communicate with actual ﬂags from the track and build cars they can race themselves. We are delighted that RIR decided

to highlight Virginia’s history of racing through a partnership that will bring a really cool exhibit to thousands of children.” Unveiled today, the “When They Were Young” display features pictures, proﬁles and background information about accomplished NASCAR drivers and crew chiefs who hail from Virginia, including Sadler, who has notched two NASCAR Nationwide Series victories in the very young 2012 season. Additional displays that will be included in the exhibit are: Build a Car & Race Track – children may build their own race car using hand-held components (tires, axles, etc.) to race on four different

race tracks. The young crew chiefs will be able to make modifications to improve their racing outcomes. You’re the Driver – a real stock car will be modified for children to see and feel what it’s like to be behind the wheel of the vehicle Interactive Flag Stand – Children will learn the different colored flags used during NASCAR races and when they are used. A raised stand will give them a sense of being in the flag stand at a race. Hundreds came out for the unveiling and announcement, which was followed by extended hours in the exhibit area, where families enjoyed dozens of interactive elements in the Museum.

Each week, the Midlothian Exchange will track the progress of Chesterfield native Denny Hamlin as he pursues his first NASCAR Sprint Cup championship Last week: Hamlin found speed at the bottom of the 2-mile Auto Club Speedway in qualifying and earned his 10th career pole. He was running in second place behind winner Tony Stewart when he decided to pit just after it began raining. The race was stopped, never restarted and Hamlin finished 11th. Where he stands: Hamlin dropped two more spots in the Sprint Cup points standings after Fontana. Through five races, Hamlin is in seventh place, 24 behind leader Greg Biffle. Up next: The Cup series heads back east for a stop at its shortest track, Martinsville Speedway. Qualifying will take place Friday afternoon and the race is Sunday at 1 p.m.

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Courtney McNamara will continue her softball career at Mount Olive College next season.

McNamara picks college Local homeschooler Courtney McNamara has signed a National Letter of Intent to play softball for Mount Olive College. Mount Olive is a NCAA Division 2 school located in Mount Olive, N.C. Courtney has been homeschooled her entire school years and will head off to Mount Olive in the fall. Currently she is starting shortstop for Central Virginia Homeschool Athletics Lady Patriots Varsity Softball. She also starts at second base for her travel team, the Virginia Lady Titans.

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tanding in a cramped first-floor hallway at the venerable Memorial Gymnasium, watching a young man in a Benedictine High School basketball uniform being treated for a cut on his arm after a recent game, there was a fleeting moment when the notion of time travel seemed less like an absurd flight of fancy and more than a distinct possibility. The white script letters sewn into the green letterman’s jacket that was draped across the player’s shoulders indicated that the jacket belonged to a member of the Cadets’ Class of 2008 named Bradford Burgess. The young man certainly bore a striking facial resemblance to Mr. Burgess. Same strong, chiseled frame. Same jersey number 20, too. But Bradford Burgess is a senior at VCU, a key performer on the Rams’ 2011 NCAA Final Four team and the unquestioned leader of the Richmond school’s 2012 Colonial Athletic Association championship squad. It couldn’t be him. Could it? Hmmmmmm…….. -----------Alas, there was no kink in the time-space continuum – just a fairly eerie sense of déjà vu. The player in the letterman’s jacket was named Burgess, all right. But it was Jordan Burgess, a Midlothian native and younger brother

of the former Benedictine standout. According to the man who coached both brothers at the Richmond private school powerhouse, any similarities between Bradford and Jordan end when they step onto the basketball court. “Brad was probably more skilled (as a high school senior). He knows the game, knows the right play and makes it,” Benedictine coach Sean McAloon said. “Jordan is much more aggressive. He’ll just get after it. He’s meaner, in a good way, than Brad was.” After spending most of his life being compared to his brother, the younger Burgess had a golden opportunity to escape his considerable shadow and showcase his talents on a different collegiate stage than the one Bradford had graced for the last four years. Instead, Jordan gave a verbal (non-binding) commitment to VCU last June, then spent most of the next 10 months showing Rams fans why they should be looking forward to four more years of Burgess in the black and gold. “Jordan knows it’s a challenge and he’s embracing it, really,” said his mother, Myla Burgess. “He and Bradford both know they have their own strengths and their own challenges. In Jordan’s mind, people are soon going to see just how different they are.” Just a few days after he decided to play his college ball in his hometown, Jordan put on a dazzling show at the prestigious NBPA Top 100

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Benedictine’s Jordan Burgess (20) defends Trinity Episcopal’s Josh Brown during a state tournament game in Richmond.

camp in Charlottesville. After dominating many future ACC and Big East players on both ends of the floor, the 6-5 wing was labeled “a steal” for VCU coach Shaka Smart. Later in the summer, Jordan cracked the Top 100 in ESPN’s recruiting rankings for the Class of 2012 – the first VCU prospect to be so honored during Smart’s three years at the helm. He officially became a future Ram in November, when he signed a national letter of intent and joined fellow seniors Justin Tuoyo and Mo Alie-Cox in what has become a highly regarded recruiting class. “Going down to [the Top 100] camp, I knew I had nothing to lose because I had already committed,” Jordan said. “I just took it upon myself to play hard and people BUrGess p9

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a noticeably different young man during his second stint finally recognized that I’m a at Benedictine. good player.” “I think it all worked out It’s been a long time comfor the best,” he said. “Jordan ing. had some difficult times, but As a freshman at Benedic- he really grew up. I don’t tine, Jordan found himself think anything can faze that being dominated by his kid now.” brother every day in practice Not even stepping into the while coming off the bench shoes of college basketball’s for a loaded squad that also all-time ironman. Before featured Ed Davis (now VCU’s season ended with a in the NBA) and Darien two-point loss to Indiana in Brothers (a starting guard at the third round of the NCAA Richmond). tournament earlier this He transferred to Bishop month, Bradford Burgess esO’Connell in Arlington, tablished a new NCAA record where he played for two with 146 consecutive starts. seasons with current North He also earned first-team Carolina point guard Kendall all-CAA honors and led a Marshall, before returning to very young VCU squad to the Benedictine and reclassifying conference tournament title as a junior. as the lone returning starter “I would’ve been 17 going from the Rams’ Final Four into college. I wanted to give squad. myself time to mature on and That Cinderella run off the court,” he said. proved to be a most effective McAloon, who described recruiting pitch to Jordan, Jordan as “a little bit of a who accompanied his parents hothead as a freshman,” saw to Houston and watched

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process, Bradford made himself available if Jordan had questions about any teams or coaches, but never tried to either persuade him to sign with VCU or convince him it was in his best interests to go elsewhere. He didn’t have to say anything. While Jordan had scholarship offers from schools in more powerful conferences than the CAA, he had watched Bradford start for VCU from the ﬁrst game of his freshman season and decided he’d like to have the same opportunity. “Ever since Bradford stepped on that campus he was happy,” Jordan added. “I didn’t want to go to a bigger PHOTO BY JIM MCCONNELL conference and just sit on the Jordan Burgess’ ability to pressure the ball should make him bench. I know if I work hard, I’ll have a chance to start and a perfect ﬁt for VCU’s full-court defensive schemes. play right away.” What he’s not trying to er has had there,” Jordan said. his big brother shine in the do is make anyone forget “As the little brother, you sport’s biggest spotlight. “I got to see what a great want to have just as much his brother. He realizes the program VCU has and I saw success.” expectations for him are skyhow much success my brothDuring the recruiting high but isn’t getting carried

away with all the hype. “I can’t say what I’m going to do at VCU because I haven’t even had my first workout yet, but it’s nice for the fans to have so much confidence in me,” he said. “I’m excited to get on campus, get to work and get some love from them after my first game.” Before Bradford made his VCU debut in 2008, Myla and Keith Burgess made a pact that they would avoid Internet message boards so they wouldn’t have to read any scathing reviews of their son’s performance for his hometown team. Knowing the scrutiny is only likely to increase as Jordan follows his brother onto the court at the Siegel Center next fall, Myla sees no reason to change that approach now. “We know people are going to talk, but we don’t pay any attention to it,” she said. “We’re just here to help the boys deal with it.”

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