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Program to expand statewide BY ALICE KEMP Capital News Service
Starting in July, Virginia will expand its Address Confidentiality Program statewide to better protect the victims of domestic violence.
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he Address Confidentiality Program is designed to keep the addresses of domestic violence victims unknown to their abusers. It began as a pilot program in 2007, with only certain localities offering it. The program proved effective in preventing abusers from seeking out their victims. So the General Assembly decided to take the program statewide. The House and Senate unanimously passed two identical measures to expand the program: House Bill 1757, sponsored by Delegate Tony Wilt, and Senate Bill 1199, introduced by Sen. Mark Obenshain. Gov. Bob McDonnell signed the legislation into law on March 15. It will take effect July 1. The attorney general’s office, which operates the DOMESTIC VIOLENCE page 3
A toast: no more double tax on wine BY MEREDITH RIGSBY Capital News Service
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eginning July 1, Virginia wineries will have less to “wine” about: They will no longer be taxed twice when shipping to customers out of state. Virginia law adds a shipping tax to wine and other alcoholic beverages sent to wholesalers and consumers within the state. The tax also applies to wine shipped to individuals (but not wholesalers) out of state. As a result, under current law, Virginia wineries can be taxed twice when they ship wine to out-of-state customers: once by Virginia and again by the receiving state. House Bill 1979, sponsored by Delegate Thomas “Tag” Greason, R-Potomac Falls, aims to fix that problem. It will exempt wineries from the tax when they ship wine to residents of another state. Patrick Cushing, who became director of the Virginia Wine Council last May, was told that Chateau Morrisette, one of the largest wineries in Virginia, had contacted his predecessor concerning the issue of double taxation on outof-state shipments to consumers. “I did a lot of research on it, and it really was a problem,” Cushing said. “I put together some sample legislation and our board approved it.” It was too late for Cushing to pursue the issue during the General Assembly’s 2010 session. But this year, Cushing was able to help ensure passage of House Bill 1979 and its companion bill, Senate Bill 1083, sponsored by Sen. Emmett
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Steve Grinnell assists Chesterfield Supervisor Art Warren with the Meals on Wheels Serving South Central Virginia's packaged dinners on Wednesday, March 23. The event highlighted hunger and other issues home bound seniors and adults with disabilities face each day.
Program provides over 300,000 meals BY ELIZABETH FARINA efarina@midlothianexchange.com
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shley Raphael and Steve Grinnell were busily filling the packaged meals into the coolers for Raphael’s Meals on Wheels Serving Central Virginia route. The volunteer crew, who meets each week at the Meals on Wheels volunteer loading site located at Central Baptist Church on Courthouse Road, shared a few laughs. Raphael, who was making six stops for the day, started volunteering for Meals on Wheels last summer. She recalled her mother had helped a few times deliver meals to homebound seniors and adults with disabilities. This time Chesterfield County Board of Supervisor Chair Art Warren accompanied the volunteer. Warren, as well as three other elected officials throughout the Greater Richmond region, joined a Meals on Wheels route on Wednes-
day, March 23 to raise awareness about the program, which is part of the FeedMore organization. “This is an example of the number of volunteers in Chesterfield County that contribute in so many ways to make Chesterfield such a successful place, but more importantly, what it does is that it connects with people who have needs,” Warren said. Warren explained that the program is more than delivering a prepared meal to a person. “I know that my experience with the program has been to visit somebody’s house, go in and sit with them and talk with them a little bit. The meal is a small part of it. It’s the interaction between human beings,” he said. Buck Herbert, vice president of Human Resources for FeedMore, added that the program is beneficial to both volunteers and recipients. “It’s a very gratifying experience. It provides residents obviously with a MEALS ON WHEELS page 5
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Armed Exhibition Drill Team Commander Lt. commander Brice Doyle performs a onehanded rifle spin during the Naval Junior Reserve Officer Training Corp Area 5 Southern Region competition held on Saturday, March 26 at James River High School in Midlothian
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Law lets bikes run red lights New license plates promote God, parks, and politics BY KAYLA WAMSLEY Capital News Service
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f you ride a motorcycle or bicycle, you probably know the frustration of getting stuck at a red light that just won’t change – because the sensors under the street can’t detect your two-wheeler. Two-wheel vehicles will be allowed to run those red lights, under certain situations, under a bill signed into law Thursday by Gov. Bob McDonnell. House Bill 1981 will let motorcyclists, moped riders and bicyclists pass through red lights, as long as there is no oncoming traffic, after waiting 120 seconds or two cycles of the light. The law will take effect July 1. Champe Burnley, president of the RED LIGHTS page 4
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ant to show your support for the James River Park System? Or tell other people “Don’t Tread on Me”? You’ll soon be able to do that on your license plate. The General Assembly recently authorized six new special license plates for Virginia motorists: • “Don’t Tread on Me,” the slogan of the tea party movement • “In God We Trust,” the national motto • A plate to raise money for Friends of the James River Park • A similar plate to support the Blue Ridge Parkway • A plate celebrating the centennial of Fort Belvoir • A plate marking the bicentennial of the American War of 1812
Those plates will be added to the list of more than 200 special license plates available from the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles. “All special plates must be introduced by a legislator and approved by the General Assembly,” said Melanie Stokes, the public relations and media manager for the DMV. Before the DMV creates a special license plate, it must receive 350 or more prepaid applications. (Under a new state law, that minimum order will rise to 450 for future plates.) Virginia has two kinds of special license plates: revenue-sharing plates, in which a nonprofit group shares in the proceeds, and non-revenue-sharing plates, such as “In God We Trust” and “Don’t Tread on Me.” According to the DMV website, non-revenue-sharing plates normally have an annual fee of $10, and revenue-sharing plates cost $25 dollars. After the sale of 1,000 plates, the DMV
shares $15 of the $25 fee with the organization affiliated with a revenue-sharing special plate. So the plates generate income for groups such as Friends of the James River Park. Motorists who buy such plates can get a charitable tax deduction of up to $15. Most and Least Popular Plates The best-selling special license plate in 2010 in Virginia was “Wildlife Conservationist.” The least popular special plate was “United We Stand.” Virginia has 90 plates that benefit colleges and universities, ranging from Auburn to West Virginia. In that category, Virginia Tech was the best seller: About 259,000 have Virginia Tech plates. Ferum College had the fewest plates sold with 1,335. Virginia Commonwealth University supporters displayed 17,565 license plates in 2010. For more information on special license plates, visit www.dmv.virginia.gov
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A school-wide centennial kick-off celebration was held last week for Benedictine High School. Pictured above are 38 cadets who reside in Midlothian. Front Row: (left to right) Benson Hall, Nikolaus Grimsley, Marshall Davenport, Aaron Bouchard, Phoenix Kramer, Billy Wilkes, Matthew Carter, Coleman Epps. Back Row: (left to right) Storm Epley, Benjamin Speese, Bo Nahstoll, Benjamin Marwitz, Dallas Wood, Travis Kerner, Drew Pedersen, Charles Meyer, Jake Wood, Garrison Gore, Brett Keller, Eric Hannah, Thomas Krimowski, Kyle Clark, Omar Torres, William Toler, Wyatt Swaney, John O’Grady, Michael Davey, Tyler Smith, Michael Logan, Alexander Garey, Daniel Meybin, Josh Pilot, Noah Chetelat, Colton, Konvicka, Bill Vinson, Ryan, Winfree, Brich Kiefer, Jonathan Hald, Conner Lewis.
How would it feel to reach 100 years of age? Many of us hope to reach that milestone birthday some day, but few of us seldom do. Benedictine High School is celebrating that milestone this year as it marks its 100th birthday. Benedictine is a Catholic military school for boys located in Richmond. It was established under the name of Benedictine College in 1911 by a group of Benedictine monks from Belmont Abbey in North Carolina. Today, 271 students attend Benedictine in grades 9 through 12 at its current location
on Sheppard Street in Richmond’s Museum District. More than 40 of the students are from Midlothian. Benedictine’s centennial celebration will take place throughout the entire year, with five major events being planned. The first of these events was a “Cut the Cake” centennial kick-off event held for cadets on Monday, March 21 at the school’s athletic complex at the abbey on River Road in Goochland County. The dark clouds looming in the distance only added excitement to the festivities,
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as the day started out with traditional morning formation, followed by a special mass to celebrate St. Benedict’s Day. Following mass, various field day activities were enjoyed by the cadets. After lunch, cadets were treated to special 100th anniversary dessert. Benedictine Headmaster Mr. Jesse Grapes spoke to the cadets, congratulating them on a job well done this year. The storm clouds eventually blew away, and more field day activities ensued. Finally, afternoon formation ended the cadets’ fun-filled day of celebration and remembrance. Other centennial celebration events coming up this year are a “Boxing Smoker” in April, the Centennial Club Dinner in Sep-
tember, and the “BDay Invasion” in October. The fifth and final BHS centennial event will be the Benedictine Birthday Ball, to be held in the winter of 2011. In addition to the upcoming centennial celebration events at Benedictine, the school also plans to move from the present building on Sheppard Street, to the Mary Mother of the Church Abbey on River Road. If moving the school proceeds as planned, Benedictine will be fully relocated to the Abbey location by the 2012-2013 school year. If you would like to learn more about the history of Benedictine High School, visit their website at www.benedictinehighschool. org. courtesy of Robin Zachwieja
Arts and sciences festival this weekend Chesterfield’s annual Arts and Sciences Festival features creativity and inventiveness from Chesterfield County Public Schools in visual arts, performing arts and science. Students from every Chesterfield school will participate in the event, which will take place April 2-3 at Thomas Dale High School, 3626 W. Hundred Road. Hours are 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. April 2, and noon-4:30 p.m. on April 3. Admission is free. For more information, call (804) 748-1405.
Highlights of this year’s festival include •hands-on opportunity for everyone who attends the festival to help create an on-site work of art, coordinated by art teachers Sarah Matthews and Jimi Herd. •performances by the all-county elementary honors chorus during the opening ceremony at 10 a.m. April 2 and the closing ceremony at 3 p.m. April 3. courtesy Chesterfield County Public Schools
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Soldiers welcomed home after year-long deployment Presquile National Wildlife Refuge seeks public input Eighty-four soldiers from the Army’s Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 240th Quartermaster Battalion, 49th QM Group returned from a year-long tour in Iraq on March 24. They were welcomed home by family and friends during a redeployment ceremony in the Post Field House. The moments leading up to the unit’s arrival were anxious – children waved handmade welcome home signs, some held flowers and balloons, while others fidgeted in anticipation. Most of the assembly focused on the balloon-framed doorway where the soldiers would enter. Jade Conley arrived early and sat in the front row with daughters Annabelle, age 4, and Addison, age 15 months, waiting for husband Sgt. Ronald Conley to arrive. Both girls wore matching pink dresses and ribbons in their hair. “I don’t know how to describe the emotions I’m feeling now,” Conley said. “It’s kind of like I’m going to the prom—excited doesn’t begin describe it—and (I’m) PHOTO COURTESY OF US ARMY relieved,” Conley said. Pvt. Matthew Hampton holds his son Darrell who was born during the Soldier’s yearlong deployment. As the soldiers marched in, the cheering crowd quickly drowned out the band. Col. M.C. the formation and soon surrounded by and 4-year old daughter November Steven Cherry IV, commander of the loved ones with hugs, kisses and tears. in the other, as 7-year old son Vernon 49th QM Group, welcomed the Army Jade Conley holds daughter Addison ran around her with balloons. While warriors home and commended them as they await their soldier’s return. she was deployed, her husband, Maj. for the mission they accomplished while Photo courtesy US Army Vernon Jones, Jr., assigned to the Army in Iraq. Private Matthew Hampton held Logistics University on post, stayed During the deployment, the soldiers his 7-month old son, Darrell, as wife behind. provided sustainment support to the Al Stacey took photos. Hampton was able “Separation is never easy, but techAnbar Province and conducted sustain- to come home from Iraq for his son’s nology has made it easier than in the ment operations at Cos Kalsu. The birth, but returned 16 days later. While past,” she said. “Skype is my new best unit was responsible for command and Darrell focused on pulling off his dad’s friend.” control of the deployment and re-dehat, Hampton held his son close and Son Vernon said he was happy to ployment operations and sustainment smiled. have his mom back because “she makes operation at the Kalsu theatre hub. Maj. Samantha Jones set aside her good cookies.” courtesy of Fort Lee After the soldiers finished singing the rucksack and picked up her 3-year “Army Song,” they were dismissed from old daughter Autumn in one arm
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Public Scoping Service is seeking public Meetings are input on developing its Comscheduled for: prehensive Conservation Tuesday, April 19 at Plan for Presquile National Wildlife Refuge located in the Chesterfield Library southeast portion of ChesCenter, 11800 Centre terfield County. The CCP Street in Chester from is required of all National 2-4 p.m. and from Wildlife Refuges by the Na6:30-8:30 p.m. tional Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act of 1997 (PL 105-57). The CCP is a Wednesday, April 20, 15-year plan designed to pro- from 6:30-8:30 p.m. vide strategic management at Maymont Stone direction that best achieves Barn Meeting Room, the refuge’s purposes; attains 1700 Hampton Street the vision and goals developed for the refuge; contribin Richmond. utes to the National Wildlife Refuge System mission; Refuge Complex. The refuge addresses key challenges, isis a 1,329-acre island in the sues, and relevant mandates; James River, located apand, is consistent with sound proximately 20 miles south principles of fish and wildlife of Richmond. Established to management. protect habitat for wintering Refuge staff are initiating waterfowl and other migrathe planning process by host- tory birds, the refuge is an ing public scoping meetings. important component in the Public scoping meetings are network of refuges on and open to everyone and proaround the Chesapeake Bay. vide an opportunity for the The refuge is particularly public to speak directly with well-known for the nesting refuge staff and comment on and roosting bald eagles it what they see as the issues, supports, as well as the large concerns, and challenges for number of overwintering the refuge over the next 15 waterfowl. years. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife The meeting format is an Service is the principal informal Open House with a Federal agency responsible brief presentation by refuge for conserving, protecting, staff. Also welcome are com- and enhancing fish, wildlife ments received in writing and plants and their habitats to Andy Hofmann, Project for the continuing benefit of Leader, Eastern Virginia Riv- the American people. The ers Refuge Complex, P.O. Box Service manages the 150-mil1030, 336 Wilna Road, War- lion-acre National Wildlife saw, Va 22572; or, electroniRefuge System, which encally via e-mail addressed to compasses over 550 national northeastplanning@fws.gov. wildlife refuges, thousands Please put “Presquile CCP” in of small wetlands and other the subject line. special management areas. It The refuge planning team also operates 69 national fish will review all the informahatcheries, 63 Fish and Wildtion, data, and comments life Management offices, and gathered during public scop- 81 ecological services field ing before developing a Draft stations. The agency enforces CCP and environmental DOMESTIC VIOLENCE from page 1 address of the participants. As another layer of proFederal wildlife laws, adminassessment. The draft plan program, must send legislafrom Harrisonburg. According to the law, a tection, records relating to isters the Endangered Species will be distributed for public Act, manages migratory bird tors an evaluation of the “Right now, it is someperson must apply for the the Address Confidentiality review and comment. statewide implementation by times possible for an abusive program and be approved by Program are exempt from populations, restores nationFor additional informaDec. 31, 2012. spouse or family member to the attorney general’s office. disclosure under the Virginia ally significant fisheries, conThe program has been track down their victim using Participants are approved for Freedom of Information Act tion regarding the refuge serves and restores wildlife CCP process, or to learn limited to the counties of Al- court records,” Obenshain one year unless certification if they contain identifying habitat such as wetlands, and about the public scopbemarle, Arlington, Augusta, said. “With the passage of SB is withdrawn or invalidated. information about a past or helps foreign governments Dickenson, Fairfax, Henry, 1199, victims of domestic A participant may apply for current program participant. ing meetings, please conwith their conservation Lee, Rockbridge, Russell, violence will be able to use a recertification every year. “I am always interested in tact Andy Hofmann at efforts. It also oversees the Scott, Washington and Wise designated substitute address “It has thus far shown to common-sense ways to keep (804)333.1470, or Nancy Federal Assistance program, McGarigal, Planning Team as well as the cities of Buena on all such forms to provide be another tool in protecting our communities safe, and which distributes hundreds Vista, Charlottesville, Lexan added layer of security.” those experiencing domestic expanding this pilot program Leader, at (413)253.8562. of millions of dollars in ington, Martinsville, Norfolk Under the program, the abuse, and we’re pleased to is a good way to help protect Or, visit http://www.fws. excise taxes on fishing and and Roanoke. Attorney Gen- attorney general’s office know that victims will be victims of domestic violence gov/northeast/presquile/. hunting equipment to state Presquile Refuge is one of fish and wildlife agencies. eral Ken Cuccinelli recently provides a designated address protected from serious injury from further abuse,” Obenscourtesy of U.S. Fish four refuges that comprise evaluated how the program that the program participant and possibly death,” Wilt hain said. & Wildlife Service the Eastern Virginia Rivers has been working there. can use for all state and local said. “After that data was records and agencies. Mail collected, it was felt that addressed to the participant data was sufficient enough is forwarded by the attorto show the success of the ney general’s office to the program,” Wilt said. “Sadly, participant’s actual address. statistics show that the proOnly law enforcegram is needed throughout ment officers, the attorney the state.” general and employees of Obenshain agreed with the Address Confidentiality BON SECOURS FOR WOMEN SEMINAR SERIES Wilt, a fellow Republican Program know the physical
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WORLD FROM YOUR VIEW As a parent who just paid $125 in fees, I am entirely frustrated by the sudden decision to drop the 6U division from the Chesterfield Youth Softball Association. Chesterfield County is a major sponsor of this league, which means that my tax dollars are going to support this program. Yet neither our girls, our parents, nor our coaches were allowed input on the softball commissioner’s decision. Given that this league is sponsored by Chesterfield County, I find it troubling that decisions are being made behind closed doors when the county states that they strive to maintain a “government that is transparent, participatory, collaborative, and effective.” I would hope that the activites they sponsor would be held to these same standards. Mr. Bryan Frady and his associates made no effort to obtain input from the participants or coaches before canceling the 6U division for 2011. Nor did he consider the financial, emotional, and logistical consequences of his actions. Some key facts that should have been discussed are: The teams had already been practicing, and the girls had started to bond as a team - an important part of learning a sport for the first time. Parents had already invested in required equipment in order for their children to begin practicing. These items are now used and unreturnable, leaving parents with the expense that they would not have otherwise occurred. The girls involved do not understand why they are not allowed to have their team - this leaves a bad taste in their
RED LIGHTS from page 1 Virginia Bicycling Federation, said riders of two-wheel vehicles often end up trapped at red lights, with no safe, legal option about what to do, because motorcycles and bikes aren’t heavy enough or don’t have enough metal to trip the sensor. “Most of the traffic signals today have a wire in the road – so it’s an induction loop. And frequently there’s just not enough metallic mass for the induction loop to pick up a cycle that goes over there,” Burnley said. “If you’re on a bike and you get to a stoplight – and I stop for stoplights religiously – it puts me into a difficult position. Because if the light doesn’t change, I’ve either got to wait for a car to come up behind me to trip the stoplight, or I’ve got to break the law – and I don’t like to do that.” Delegate Thomas “Tag” Greason, who sponsored HB 1981, said the
mouths as many are trying organized sports for the first time. Families had adjusted their schedules to accommodate practices. Having done this for what is now no reason is frsutrating those who had difficulty doing so (but did because it was important to their daughters). Mr. Frady would most likely assert that options were offered to the girls. True - but were they good ones? Would he send his five-year-old daughter, who’s playing for the first time out, to play against 9 year olds who have four years worth of experience? Or - would Mr. Frady be pleased if he were told that he could send his daughter to play T-ball with the 4-year-old boys when she already knows how to hit the ball without the T? Better yet - would he be excited to find out that he would need to print, complete, and submit the appropriate forms to the T-ball program within 24 hours in order to get them in on time before rosters were completed? My guess is no. I could go on and on about the effects of his decision. What it boils down to is this: He made an unfair and unthought-out decision that affected many families. And he refused to listen to other viable solutions when offered by our coaches, who made every effort to keep our team together. This is truly a shame for the young girls involved. Kathe Goller Midlothian
legislation will make things much safer for riders. “The bill is designed to increase the safety for those riders who ride motorcycles, mopeds or bicycles,” Greason said. “When they approach and are stranded at an intersection, and the weight of their vehicle is not great enough to trigger the light, and so they’re stranded at a red light, and they really don’t have any legal options available to them under today’s code.” Greason, a Republican from Potomac Falls, said some people raised questions about who would be at fault if a motorcycle runs a red light and causes an accident. But those questions have been addressed in the bill, he said. “Imagine that the red light is a stop sign: If the motorcyclist pulls out into oncoming traffic and causes an accident, he would have the same liability if he was at a red light or if he was at a stop sign,” Greason said.
Under his measure, motorcycles and bicycles must come to a complete stop at a red light and wait for 120 seconds or two cycles of the light. “Then they proceed with caution, as if they were at a stop sign, and they must maintain all the liability, and give way to oncoming traffic, from either direction,” Greason said. “So there is no transfer of liability.” Delegate Bill Janis, R-Glen Allen, introduced a similar measure – HB 1991. His proposal was folded into Greason’s bill. HB 1981 passed the House on a 75-24 vote in January. The Senate then unanimously approved the bill – with an amendment emphasizing that bicyclists and motorcyclists who proceed through a red light must yield to oncoming traffic. The House then voted 87-11 in favor of the amended bill.
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of the night to find an unmarked tow truck getting ready to haul off your vehicle. When questioned, the driver says he’s at the wrong address, but can’t provide the correct address. Or, your car has some engine trouble, so you pull off the highway, call a friend to come pick you up so you can get help, and when you get back to your car, it’s nowhere to be found. These are just two examples of how unscrupulous tow truck drivers get away with stealing abandoned or unattended vehicles. The H.E.A.T. Program is also offering the following advice to help Virginia citizens hang on to their vehicles: Drivers should always lock your vehicle and take the keys. Park in a well-lit area. Always set the emergency brake. Don’t leave disabled vehicles abandoned on the side of the road. Call a reputable tow truck operator or contact local H
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H.E.A.T. looking for public help to end illegal towing The Virginia State Police Help Eliminate Auto Theft Program (H.E.A.T) is looking for the publics’ help in putting an end to the illegal towing of abandoned, disabled or otherwise unattended vehicles. This state-wide problem is the result of the rising price of scrap metal. In an effort to combat this problem, the H.E.A.T. Program is offering rewards up to $25,000 for information about illegally towed vehicles or salvage yards that are purchasing these vehicles. These vehicles are being towed from the side of the road and private properties as well as from public parking lots. It only takes eight seconds to a couple of minutes for a tow truck to pick up a car and drive off. The cars and trucks that are being stolen are generally older, heavier vehicles. Ultimately, these cars are sold to salvage yards or demolishers for their scrap metal value. Imagine waking up in the middle
Friday night included a required trip to pick up visiting family during their spring break. It wasn’t too bad being stuck in a one-lane bottle neck on I-395 outside of Washington, D.C. The radio was carrying the Virginia Commonwealth University Rams playing against the Florida State Seminoles. It reminded me of the times I spent traveling in the car with my dad before cable television became the rage in our house (Do you remember that far back?). We would listen to the sports announcers describe the players’ fast-paced action. It was as if we were in the bullpen or on the bench. I remember he would swear under his breath if his team wasn’t winning, someone made a bad play, or the station’s signal started to fade. In my dad’s honor, I said a few of those words as the station program switched to Kentucky Wildcats playing against Ohio State. We happened to be somewhere near Fredericksburg on the return trip when the Wildcats made the upset in a fantastic finish. I thought I heard my sister-in-law cheering victory nearly three states away, but it was just the wind. That game ended and the programming returned to the final minutes of the Rams versus the Seminoles. I knew it had been a tough day for the University of Richmond Spiders against Kansas. In my mind, VCU had to win it. A double-dose of bad outcomes for a city that cheered two teams to the Sweet 16 would be heartbreaking (not to mention having to read the posts on Facebook from a distant friend go on and on and on about Florida State – it was just unthinkable). The radio signal started to become weak and I started to again invoke Dad’s spirit. We pulled over at a gas station to hear the breathless announcer say that there were 7 seconds on the clock. I apologized to my passenger to let them know that these last few seconds were just too important to miss. Then, in what seemed like eternity, the amazing 72-71 overtime win arrived for the Rams. I thought I heard Virginia’s capital city cheering victory, but it was actually just us in the middle of no man’s land celebrating the win. Sunday’s game was even more exciting on the radio. We were in the car again, returning to Washington, D.C. stuck in traffic on I-95. We didn’t mind. We had a strong station signal. The announcers seemed at a loss of what to say of Kansas as VCU took ownership early in the game. We all know what the outcome was for that game. The excitement of this NCAA tournament’s journey has brought a new meaning to March Madness. It’s great to see people catch the bug and show support for the team that has proved doubters wrong time and again about being invited to the tournament. One can’t help but wear a smile this week as we root for the home team in the Final Four.
law enforcement or the Virginia State Police. Drivers should record all information about the tow truck, including tow truck company name and phone number, the truck’s tag number, the operator’s name and the tow truck’s description. The company name and phone number must be displayed on the side of the truck. Drivers should not let anyone tow their vehicle if that information is not prominently displayed. If you have any knowledge about illegal towing, other vehicle thefts including motorcycles, or information about chop shops, contact the H.E.A.T. Hot Line at www.heatreward.com or 1-800-947-HEAT (4328). If you have information that leads to an arrest, you may be eligible for a H.E.A.T. reward of up to $25,000 and you will remain anonymous. - courtesy Virginia State Police
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DLA’s finest earn top spot police award Checking ID cards at the gates doesn’t even come close to what all they do. With more than 25,000 responses to calls for service; the Defense Logistics Agency Installation Support Police Force here took home the top title as the DLA Police Unit of the Year for 2010. The force has 100 percent of the department compliant in weapons qualifications, 100 percent compliant with the National Incident Management System, 98 percent compliant in the Automated External Defibrillator and CPR, and 87 percent compliant in chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosives agents and hazardous materials qualifications, said DLA Installation Support’s Deputy Police Chief Richard Milligan. “This is the first time we’ve won,” he said. “The officers are the ones who made
this happen. The whole department had to participate to get us where we are now.” They beat out every other DLA police department for the title. “All of the officers are proud, because we know that we all contributed to making The DLA Police of the Year,” said Hanif Granville, DLA police officer. Despite the prestige of winning DLA Police Unit of the Year, Granville said, “My gift is being able to work in an environment like this. I’m happy to be here. I chose to be here. Hopefully there will be more [awards] to come.” In the two years that he has been at DLA, Granville said the department has improved leaps and bounds. “It’s obvious to me that the leadership wanted to improve the perception and overall quality of the department,” he said.
Granville said that the force has new vehicles, new uniforms, and have caught up 100 percent with computer-based training. He said they’ve employed an active shooter training scenario, in addition to newly implemented physical fitness training and a new physical fitness standard. They’ve also scheduled to put into practice a hand-to-hand combative training. Granville said the department actively volunteers in the local community. “We send officers to Bensley Elementary School [in Chesterfield County] during their Career Day, teach the children gun safety. We also teach the children at the installation’s daycare about gun safety and how to cross the street, he said.
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Virginia wineries to sell their wine a few cents cheaper, attracting more out-of-state buyers. Or it could allow wineries to make a slightly higher profit, Coleburn said. In either case, the law will reduce the amount of money that wineries must pay ABC. Robert “Bob” Burgin, the executive vice president and general manager of Chateau Morrisette Inc., said in an
email that wineries could save as much as 7.4 percent on an average $120 case of wine. “To a winery like Chateau Morrisette, that’s a significant enough margin to seek the change in the Virginia statutes,” Burgin said. For more information about Virginia wineries, visit www.virginiawine.org
Hanger Jr., R-Mount Solon. The House and Senate approved both bills unanimously. Gov. Bob McDonnell signed them into law on March 18. Curtis Coleburn, the chief operating officer of the Virginia Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, said the new law could allow
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CRIME REPORT All data are based on the publicly available Chesterfield County Police Department daily arrest and crime releases and are reported according to Federal Incident Based Reporting rules. Property stolen from victim’s unlocked 1987 gray Mercedes.
23112 March 28 2800 block of Brookforest Road Suspects admitted to entering unlocked vacant residence. At this time, nothing was reported stolen.
March 26 10200 block of Hull Street Road Property reported stolen from victim’s unlocked vehicle.
March 25 5200 block of Highberry Woods Road Suspect(s) entered victim’s unlocked screened patio and removed property.
March 23
2300 block of Garrison Place Road courtesy of Trinace Johnson, Suspect pried open the locked DLA Aviation Public Affairs front door to gain entry to victim’s residence. Property was stolen.
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March 22 14700 block of Village Square Place Items removed from two unlocked vehicles while parked at the location. 3200 block of Warbro Road Property removed from unlocked vehicles while parked at the location.
March 21 2900 block of Fox Chase Drive Suspect kicked in the rear garage door in order to gain entry, then entered the interior of the home, which activated the audible alarm. Items were taken from inside. 2200 block of Turtle Hill Circle Property was reported stolen from victim’s unlocked black 2004 Honda Element.
Forced entry through locked rear sliding glass door. Property was reported stolen.
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March 24
2600 block of Annakay Crossing Rear door was forced open, which set off an audible alarm. Nothing inside the house was disturbed or reported missing. 2400 block of Castle Hill Road Forced entry to the residence through the front door where damage was found. Property was stolen from the master bedroom area.
March 23
4000 block of Newbys Bridge Road Property was reported stolen from day care center.
8300 block of Midlothian Turnpike Rear fence, securing business property, cut in two separate places, allowing access to the vehicles. The locking mechanism to a shed containing a motorcross bike was broken and the bike removed, along with several ATVs, scooters, jet skis, etc.
2300 block of Castlestone Road Forced entry to the residence through a garage pedestrian door. Property was taken from inside.
23236 March 24
2300 block of Castlestone Road Suspect forced entry to the residence through a pedestrian garage door then rummaged through the interior of the residence, but did not take anything.
2400 block of Hicks Road Entry gained to the victim’s locked bedroom door. Property was reported stolen.
23832 March 26 4800 block of Wedgemere Road Victim’s unlocked vehicle was entered and property was removed.
23114 March 23 1100 block of Agee Terrace Entry gained through unlocked side door. At this time nothing was reported stolen.
March 25 3100 block of Kim Drive Property was reported stolen from victim’s residence. No signs of forced entry were noted.
March 18 11900 block of Porters Mill Place Victim discovered the rear door of victim’s residence open and at this time nothing was reported stolen. No signs of forced entry were noted.
3900 block of Roundhill Court Property was reported stolen from victim’s residence. No signs of forced entry were noted.
23235 March 26 1500 block of Koger Center Boulevard Victim reported property was removed from the bed of his red 2003 Ford F150.
March 23 7600 block of Iron Bridge Road Victim observed suspect near victim’s secured water heater and later the discovered property missing.
March 25 14700 block of Village Square Place
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SATURDAY, APRIL 2 Chesterfield Historical Society presents “The Confederate Experience” an educational program on Confederate history and heritage from noon – 3 p.m. rain or shine at the Historic 1917 Courthouse at the Chesterfield County Complex, located at 10020 Ironbridge Road in Chesterfield. Banjo, fiddle music, living history and artifact exhibits are included. For more information visit http://www.chesterfieldhistory.com
The 2nd Annual Party With a Purpose to help Andrew Creighton and FightSMA (Spinal Muscular Atrophy) Mechanicsville will be held from 7 to 11:30 p.m. Friday, April 8, at Plant Zero at Zero E. 4th St. in Richmond.
SUNDAY, APRIL 3 The Chesterfield County Department of Parks and Recreation and Athletes in Motion will be cosponsoring Kite Day on Sunday, April 3, 1-4 p.m., on fields 7 and 8 at the Clover Hill Athletic Complex, 17701 Genito Road. Bring the whole family for kite flying and other fun activities for children. This event is free, but preregistration is encouraged. To reserve a kite, call Mark Pinney at (804) 748-1992.
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Each person is asked to raise a suggested $100 to help continue the fight against Spinal Muscular Atrophy. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6 Party-goers will enjoy an evening The Chesterfield Women’s filled with cuisine from White House League will be holding its annual Catering, beverages, dancing, a silent fundraiser, “Fashion For A Cause” auction and raffle. on April 6. The $30 ticket price inEntertainment is being provided cludes a sit down dinner, a fashion and donated by DJ Bill “Everyday” show and a silent auction. There will be a cash bar. The fashion Holliday. show will feature Spring and SumUpscale casual attire is requested. mer clothing from Christopher & For more information, to make a Banks. Items to be auctioned will donation and to RSVP, visit the webinclude -- a resort stay, dinner for site, www.fightsma.org, go to Events 8, designer sunglasses, art work, and Click on Party With A Purpose. spa services and more. Bring some friends or your spouse for Party With A Purpose is supported 100 percent by donations from friends, a fun evening. This event will be held at the Brandermill Country family members, local corporate spon- Club -- 3700 Brandermill Parkway, sors such as Cornerstone Therapy AsMidlothian, VA 23112. The event sociates, Edgemark Partners Inc., L&M begins at 6 p.m. and tickets must be purchased in advance. Call CarpetOne, Qubica/AMF, Resource Sonia at 639-0363 or Geri at (804) Realty Svcs., Richmond Eye Associ608-0426 for ticket information. ates, and many other local businesses, All proceeds from this event will restaurants and shops. All money benefit Embrace Richmond. supports the researchers’ quest to find a treatment and cure. THURSDAY, APRIL 7 Learn more about Andrew CreightMark Gordon, Chief Executive en's remarkable story online at www. Officer of the St. Francis Medimidlothianexchange.com
Richmond African Violet Society (AVS) Show and Sale will be held April 8, 9, and 10 at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden 1800 Lakeside Avenue, Richmond. Sale times on April 8 and 9 are 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. and April 10 noon - 5:00 p.m. Show times are: April 8 from 1 - 5 p.m., April 9 from 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. and April 10 from noon - 5 p.m.
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SATURDAY, APRIL 9 Fool for Art Festival, held by John Tyler Community College in partnership with Chesterfield County will take place from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. at the College’s Midlothian Campus. For infomration about art vendors, activities, sessions, and more, visit www.jtcc.edu/foolforart.
SUNDAY, APRIL 10 The Richmond Orchid Alliance will have its Spring Orchid Auction on Sunday, 10 April 2011 at the Hermitage, 1600 Westwood Ave, Richmond. A wide variety of Orchids will be up for auction as well as some orchid-related items such as jewelry and art items. The public is invited. The auditorium will be open for inspection of the items to be sold at 1p.m. The auction will start at 1:30 PM and continue until the last item has been placed for auction. All payments must be in cash or check form. If you have any questions please call: (540)775-4839 or go to the ROA website: http://www. richmondorchidalliance.com/
Fool for Art is a day jam-packed with family fun, including art, music, over 125 hands-on activities and free educational sessions, and much more. Huge church-wide indoor Yard Sale at Crestwood Presbyterian Church from 8 am to noon. Crestwood is located at 1200 Charter Colony Parkway Midlothian (About 1.2 miles from St. Francis Hospital). All proceeds go to support our middle and high school youth missions - domestic and international. For more information, visit www.cymin.org
On Pointe for Prom, featuring Stavna Ballet and other dance companies and performances, will be held at 7 p.m. at Thomas Dale High School. The show is a prom fund-raising effort for the school’s PTSA and all proceeds will be donated to the school. Tickets will be available at the door for $6 for adults and $4 for children 12 and under.
The Cosby Titan Band will be performing a concert with the University of Virginia Wind Ensemble on Saturday April 9 at Richmond’s Landmark Theater. Curtain time is 7:30 and tickets are $5 and will be available at the door. The bands will perform separately and then will combine for one selection at the end of the program. This is a unique opportunity for these student musicians to perform in a professional theater and to share the stage with a fine college band.
Concerts for a Cause presents “Jubilation and The Salisbury Ringers” Christine Smith and Marti Thompson, Directors at 7:30 p.m. at the Salisbury Presbyterian Church, located at 13621 W. Salisbury Rd. Midlothian. For more information, contact (804) 794-5311. A free-will offering will be taken to benefit Meals on Wheels Serving Central Virginia. Free concert and reception following the concert: Sacred, secular and show tunes will be performed by Jubilation, senior adult community choir, and the Salisbury Handbell Ringers.
YMCA Healthy Kids Day & Walk, a free community event aimed at making healthy activity and eating part of families’ daily routines. Held by the YMCA of Greater Richmond and Bon Secours Richmond Health System. Bring the family for a day of play, fun fitness activities, interactive nutrition demos and a family walk at 1p.m. Each location will feature rock walls, pony rides, open swim, ZUMBA, healthy snack stations and much more. Free. 11a.m. - 2p.m. Midlothian Family YMCA, 737 Coalfield Road. www.
Please join CJW Medical Center’s Chippenham and Johnston-Willis hospitals for a Baby Fair on Sunday, April 10 from 1 to 4 p.m. in the Levinson Lobby and Kraus Auditorium of Chippenham Hospital. More than a dozen companies will share information and samples to showcase services to care for you and your baby. See and learn about education opportunities, baby formula, lactations services, athletic centers, maternity/baby clothes and much more. Door prizes and giveaways throughout the day! For more information about this free event call 804-320DOCS (3627) or visit cjwmedical. com and click on classes and events.
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As Longwood's No. 1 starting pitcher, senior Chris Briere leads the Lancers with a 4-2 record and a sparkling 2.38 earned-run average.
Senior moments lift Lancers Veteran trio providing valuable leadership for Longwood BY JIM MCCONNELL jmcconnell@midlothianexchange.com
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Senior second baseman Brant Jones is batting .307 this season and has scored a team-high 25 runs.
When Brant Jones, Chris Briere and Troy Dickman arrived in Farmville four years ago, Longwood University’s baseball team was coming off a 34-19 season and preparing for its debut as a full-fledged Division I independent. Predictably, there have been plenty of ups and downs since. But the Lancers are off to a strong start so far in 2011 – even after losing three of four games at Bucknell last weekend, they were 18-10 heading into Tuesday’s clash with James Madison – and their three seniors with Midlothian ties can each claim a share of the credit. “I’m not surprised we’re playing this well,” said Dickman, a Midlothian High alumnus who has recovered from offseason arm surgery to go 2-0 with a 3.29 earned-run average out of the bullpen. “We knew we had a lot of good young talent mixed with senior leadership.” Veteran coach Buddy Bolding has leaned heavily on his veteran players since taking the helm at Longwood in 1978, compiling an overall record of 872-477-4 in 32-plus seasons. As a co-captain and one of only three seniors on the Lancers’ roster, Jones knows he’s responsible for coming to the ballpark every day ready to set a positive example for his younger teammates. That comes with the territory
when your coach refers to you as “our Pied Piper for the 2011 campaign,” as Bolding did in Longwood’s preseason prospectus. Bolding also called Jones, a Monacan alumnus, “one of the all-time greatest batsmen and toughest competitors in the long and storied history of Lancer baseball.” That’s quite a standard to live up to, but it’s a role that Jones embraced after batting .402 with seven home runs and 38 RBI as a junior. So far this season, he’s batting .307 – one of eight Lancers with averages of .300 or better – and has scored a team-high 25 runs. “As seniors, there is that pressure in the back of your mind that you have to perform well and put up numbers for the team to be successful,” he acknowledged. “When we were freshmen, the seniors showed us. Now we’re showing the younger guys how to get themselves in the proper frame of mind.” Briere, who served as the closer for James River’s Group AAA state championship squad in 2007, became a starter from day one at Longwood. While his career record is a modest 11-10, he’s become a complete pitcher during three seasons of college baseball and two summers with Martinsville of the Coastal Plains League. That experience has translated into success on the field this seaLANCERS P8
Richmond International Raceway and Chesterfield, Virginia’s Denny Hamlin are joining forces to run the fourth annual Denny Hamlin Short Track Showdown to benefit the Denny Hamlin Foundation on Thursday night, April 28 at America’s Premier Short Track. The event will feature several NASCAR Sprint Cup Series drivers and celebrities battling it out on the ¾-mile track with some of the best local Late Model Stock Car drivers. “This is a great partnership with our hometown driver, Denny Hamlin,” said Richmond International Raceway President Doug Fritz. “We’re excited to be the new home of the Denny Hamlin Short Track Showdown and hope to help Denny grow this event into a premiere charity race.” The addition of the Denny Hamlin Short Track Showdown at Richmond International Raceway means the race weekend will now feature four events for race fans to enjoy. The charity race will be a one-day show, featuring practice and qualifying prior to the Blue Ox 100 NASCAR K&N Pro Series East race. The Denny Hamlin Short Track Showdown will run immediately following the Blue Ox 100, making for an exciting Thursday at Richmond International Raceway. “I’m so excited to have the opportunity to run our Short Track Showdown at Richmond International Raceway,” said Hamlin. “The event has grown every year and we’ve been so fortunate to raise support through my foundation for some outstanding organizations. The competition will be intense with several Cup drivers signed on, as well as a few racing celebrities and of course several outstanding local short track drivers. It’s going to be a great night of racing with the opportunity to help a lot of people.” NASCAR Sprint Cup Series drivers and other NASCAR celebrities currently scheduled to run in the Denny Hamlin Short Track Showdown include Hamlin, Tony Stewart, Kasey Kahne, Michael Waltrip, Joey Logano, Trevor Bayne, Hermie Sadler and Martinsville Speedway President Clay Campbell. Proceeds from the Denny Hamlin Short Track Showdown at Richmond International Raceway will benefit the Denny Hamlin Foundation, a 501 C (3) started to raise funds for individuals and families affected by cystic fibrosis. The foundation supports organizations like The Children’s Hospital of Richmond, St. Jude’s Hospital and Victory Junction. Tickets are available now for the excitement on Thursday, April 28th. All seats are general admission and $25. Children 12 and under are admitted free with a ticketed adult. Tickets include the Blue Ox 100 NASCAR K&N Pro Series East race and Denny Hamlin Short Track Showdown.
Local group gains access to Monument Avenue 10K SportsBackers approves strollers for first time BY JIM MCCONNELL jmcconnell@midlothianexchange.com
After founding an advocacy group called “Running With Those That Can’t” in Prague, the capital city of the Czech Republic, Scott Keel needed someone he could trust to help spread the organization’s message and extend its services to disabled individuals in America. Who better to call than a fraternity brother? Derek Springer, who attended Hampden-Sydney with Keel, works as a job coach with The Choice Group, a Richmond-based company that provides support to those encountering barriers to employment and independent living. Having worked with people of varying levels of disability, Springer figured it was only natural that he should help open the doors of participation in events that were traditionally inaccessible to the specialneeds community. Beth Trebour and Katie Crooks also joined Keel’s cause and immediately launched into action. Their goal: convincing the Richmond SportsBackers to permit members of their group to push disabled individuals in adaptive strollers for the first time during
Saturday’s 2011 Monument Avenue 10K. “You can have the best of intentions, but when you mention the word ‘disability,’ people have already conjured up an image of what it means to be disabled,” Springer said. “You have to break down stereotypes and fears because people fear what they don’t understand. We’re not trying to bring a mob out there. We’re just trying to help people experience something they haven’t been able to do in the past.” Strollers were prohibited for safety reasons; with 40,000 people signed up to participate -- the majority of whom will be running -- there simply wasn’t enough real estate to accommodate those who wanted to push wheeled vehicles. But Crooks soon found an ally in Lisa Randolph, director of event production for SportsBackers and herself the mother of a special-needs child. “Because it’s such a large event, it is a perfect place to get their message out,” Randolph said. Randolph had been approached a couple months earlier by representatives of the Virginia Beach chapter RUN P8
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Beth Trebour and her husband, Ryan, enjoy running with daughters Rachel (left) and Jenna, as well as the family pet, Molly.
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RUN from P7 of Team Hoyt, a nonprofit organization that was founded in 1989 by Massachusetts resident Dick Hoyt and his special-needs son, Rick. That group inquired about the possibility of bringing a large contingent (upwards of 50 strollers, plus teams of runners to push them) to participate in the Monument Avenue 10K. Randolph informed its representatives that SportsBackers didn’t have time to adequately address the logistical issues that would inevitably result from such a significant deployment. “Running With Those That Can’t” had a much less PHOTO COURTESY OF BETH TREBOUR ambitious plan: they wanted to bring seven strollers, with Ryan Trebour pushes daughter Jenna in the type of adaptive teams of four walkers taking stroller that will be used in the Monument Avenue 10K. turns pushing the strollers the Richmond DMV. An purchase $1,000 adaptive along the 6.2-mile course. hour later, participants will strollers and donate them Eventually, they got apbe transported via two large to families who can’t afford proval to participate in the vans to the area near the them is one way of making final “walking” wave, mitigatstarting line. Their wave is life just a little easier. ing safety concerns because scheduled to start the race at “You can’t push a wheeleven the slowest runners will 10:20. chair for a long period of be well out of the way by VCU also has secured time, so the strollers help the time the strollers come several parking spaces so the people do more physically through. “Walking With Those Who active things with their chil“You just don’t know Can’t” contingent can park dren,” Trebour said. when somebody is going to the vans close to the finish Trebour noted that stop in front of you and that line. handling the logistics of can create a domino effect,” Speaking of the finish line, Saturday’s race – which all Randolph said. “When you’re Springer can’t wait to share involved hope is just the walking, it’s a little easier to the feeling of pride and satisfirst of many similar events anticipate what someone is faction with his fellow team -wouldn’t have been posgoing to do.” members after they complete sible without “a community Trebour, who is also the the 10K. effort.” mother of a special-needs PHOTO COURTESY OF LONGWOOD UNIVERSITY child, works as a service “Whether we have young An anonymous donor has Monacan alum Brant Jones is thriving in his role as a Longwood co-captain this season. kids or older adults being coordinator for Chesterfield purchased one stroller that pushed, I can only imagine County Mental Health Sup- will go home with a family LANCERS from P7 percentage. ule, the seniors have a chance port Services. She calls the after the race. Team Hoyt lent what it will be like for them “I really don’t like sitto go out in style by eclipsing parents of her most severely the “Running With Those to hear thousands of people ting on the bench,” Briere the standard the 2007 team son: a team-best 4-2 record yelling for them,” he added. That Can’t” group three disabled clients “heroes” added. “It’s exhausting on the set during its final season in and 2.38 ERA. While Briere “I’d love everybody to come others. because “their lives are so body, but I’m going to push Division II. has only 27 strikeouts in 41 out of the race with big The group will meet at unbelievably difficult.” myself.” The Lancers have seen 2/3 innings, he’s issued just Raising money to smiles on their faces.” 8 a.m. in the parking lot of It seems appropriate that fast starts dissolve into late 14 walks and opponents are disappointment before. The batting a measly .231 against Jones, Briere and Dickman will conclude their ’07 team was on pace for a him. college baseball careers as 40-win season before losing “I’ve learned from the The number one youth soccer company ages of 3 and 18. six of its last seven games. mistakes I’ve made,” he said. teammates. They’ve been friends since they were kids, Midlothian Middle School will be the site But this group has chem- in the United States, Challenger Sports, “In college you don’t get will be conducting their nationwide British when they played travel ball of a Challenger Sports camp from June 27 istry and cameraderie on its away with mistakes like you Soccer training camps at over 70 different together before becoming through July 1. The half-day camp, which side – and its veterans are can in high school.” locations across Virginia this summer. will run from 9 a.m. to noon, is available for leading the way. Briere certainly is making Dominion District rivals in The camps run Monday through Friday all children ages 7 through 12. Registration “Every senior dreams of the most of his senior season. high school. and each child will be coached by a member “Each year goes by faster is $125. having a great season, but In addition to his six starts of Challenger’s British coaching staff flown than the last,” Dickman said. honestly we’re just taking it Each camper will receive a free camp t on the mound, he’s started to the USA exclusively to work on these pro- shirt, soccer ball, player evaluation and end “I feel like we just got here one game at a time,” Briere nine games in centerfield grams. Challenger Sports will be conducting the other day.” of camp gift. In addition, any child who regadded. “We’re playing the – where he not only has a over 2,000 camps this summer throughout With 24 games remaining best baseball we can and it’s isters online at http://www.challengersports. team-high .387 batting averthe US and Canada and will coach a record on Longwood’s 2011 schedcom least 45 days prior to camp will receive working out for us.” age but a spotless fielding breaking 115,000 boys and girls between the a genuine British Soccer replica jersey.
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“The boys just had trouble getting excited for the game tonight, they just acted like they didn’t want to be there,” said Coach Tony Hawkins. “We had some serious talks during halftime and the guys responded well. We’ve got a lot of young players and they have to get used to playing professionally and taking responsibility for their actions. We’ll get everything turned around quickly.” The team was boosted by newly acquired WR Scorpio Brown and he wrestled away an interception in the end zone to score the Revolution’s first touchdown of the game. Brown, who previously played for the Baltimore Mariners of the AIFA, was one of that league’s top wide receivers before making the jump to the IFL this week. The Revolution will be flying to Green Bay, WI this week for a Friday night game against the Blizzard. The team returns home in two weeks for a divisional matchup against the Reading Express, the first of four games against the IFL expansion team this season. The Revolution will be wearing special purple uniforms designed for cancer PHOTO BY JIM MCCONNELL awareness. Revolution kicker Justin Parker has had several field goal attempts blocked this season.
The Bon Air Elementary School PTA will host the third “Bon Air 5K Run for School” and one-mile fun run on Saturday, April 9 starting at 8:30 a.m. The course is newly certified as a USA Track and Field Standards Course and will be professionally timed by Running Kids, Inc. The one-mile Fun Run for students will be held on the school track at 10 a.m. From the starting line on the school grounds, the 5K route winds down Rattle Snake Road, through the Woodmont neighborhood area, and then back to the school. Participants, who may walk or run, are encouraged to pre-register by April 2 in order to be guaranteed a Bon Air 5K t-shirt, an insulated cooler bag from New Clients, Inc, and coupons for a free entree at Qdoba Mexican Grill as well as a breakfast biscuit at Chick-fil-A. The post-race celebration begins at 9 a.m. with music, food, games, live entertainment, and visits from local sports teams including the University of Richmond basketball team. Other highlights include
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Monacan boosters seeking golfers The Monacan Athletic Boosters are looking for players and sponsors for their 17th annual Golf Classic and Silent Auction on May 2 at Stonehenge Golf and Country Club. The event is a major fund-raiser for the boosters, who contribute more than $30,000 annually to support the athletic programs at Monacan High School. The tournament will be a four-player Captain's Choice format and will begin with a shotgun start at 2 p.m. Registration is $100 per player or $400 per foursome. For more details, visit www.monacansports.com or contact Director of Student Activities Pat Ferguson at 378-2485.
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The Richmond Revolution played two completely different halves of football last Saturday night. The first half of football tonight saw the Revolution outscored 27-0, the second time this season the team failed to score a point in the first half. The second half featured a completely different team, as they blew past the visiting La Crosse Spartans 33-12. The Revolution's rally eventually fell short in the final seconds as a Hail Mary pass into the end zone was picked off to clinch the 39-33 win for the Spartans. The Revolution, dogged by ineffectiveness and a seeming lack of desire in the first half saw their starting quarterback Dennis Brown benched in favor of newcomer Brandon Jones. The special teams for the Revolution also struggled as they suffered more blocked field goal attempts. Through four games this season the team has struggled mightily in keeping opposing defenses out of the backfield during field goal attempts. Kicker Justin Parker was able to start knocking them through in the second half, though, as the team started its comeback.
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