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Awards nomination deadline approaching BY KOREY HUGHES

Special Correspondent

ecause teenagers typically have capricious and carefree approaches to life, previous generations often view them as nuisances, but many members of the younger set have been unfairly characterized in that manner. In truth, there are many civic-minded young people who make signiﬁcant contributions to

society, and, each year, the Outstanding Youth Awards sheds light on their efforts. Sponsored by the Chesterﬁeld County Department of Youth Planning and Development, the yearly contest has highlighted the efforts of the county’s youth and their positive activities since its inception. This year marks the 29th iteration of the annual awards, and the deadline for nominations is Friday, April 6.

Jana Carter, director of juvenile services for the Chesterfield County Department of Youth Planning and Development, planned the competition. According to Carter, nominating a local teenager is a relatively simple process that involves an online application on Chesterfield County’s website, http://www.chesterfield.gov/ , and people of all ages are allowed to make recommendations.

“Anyone can nominate a young person -- a neighbor, a teacher, a coach,” Carter said. “All kinds of folks have nominated (applicants) before, including kids who have nominated other kids.” Not only is Carter’s department looking for suggestions for local youth for the contest, but she said it also will present an award to an adult who relates well with local teenagers, so those nominations are

wanted too. “We’re also looking for adults who have contributed to (helping) young people in the community,” Carter said. This year’s Outstanding Youth Awards presentation will be presented on Monday, May 14, at L.C. Byrd High School in Chesterﬁeld. Not only will this year’s winner be AWARDS page 6

Dangers of texting while driving discussed

CHESTERFIELD TOWNE CENTER EASTER DISPLAY

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he Chesterfield Towne Center has partnered with Ashland Berry Farm to construct an Easter set, which will be on display through Saturday, April 7. Towne Center representatives said several weeks of planning were involved, with two truck beds of materials and three late nights of construction after mall hours to create. The set consists of more than 10 tons of boulders and rock, more than 50 tropical plants and flowers, two continuous waterfalls, two lit ponds and eight Koi fish. In addition to the display, the Towne Center has a special guest, the Easter Bunny, on hand to meet children and the public free of charge.

Students show off their projects at Metro Richmond Science Fair what keep the soil in place at construction sites and prevent sediment from here was no shortage of orwashing into the rivers,” she added. dered assumptions, hypothesis She comprised different types of and conclusions on display mixtures and compared the results. She at Hanover High School last found hydra seed, a grass seed mixture weekend as area students gathered for the that is sprayed on areas, worked the best annual Metro Richmond Science Fair. and absorbed the most sediment. It’s an opportunity for the region’s “The hydra seed did the best because best math and science students to show it has a tactified glue in it,” Oakley said. off their skills in real world problem solvHosted by the MathScience Innovaing situations. tion Center, the event is affiliated with “It’s a great experience,” Hanover the Intel International Science and High School freshman Kayla Oakley said Engineering Fair and advanced 15 local after her project captured first place in students to international competition in the Earth and Space Sciences division. recent years. “I’ve met so many intelligent people here The Intel International Science and today. It just gives me that drive to do Engineering Fair is the largest pre college better, and motivates me for next year’s science competition in the world. competition.” To qualify, students submit projects Oakley planned her project to explore for review and judges pick the best a subject that is close to home, erosion entries for display at the local event. Two control. Oakley’s uncle and father own a high school winners are selected to adhydra seeding business. vance to the international fair. This year’s “I was trying to figure out what type final will be held in Pittsburgh. of erosion control method works best,” SCIENCE page 6 she said. “Erosion control methods are

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Terence Metz

First Community Bank names Terence Metz business lender for Richmond

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irst Community Bank has named Chesterfield County native Terence Metz a vice president/business lender for the Richmond area. Metz has several years experience in the banking industry and recently relocated back to his hometown of Richmond from Orlando, Fla. He started his career in financial services as a banker for First Market Bank in 2002 and then worked as a banker for Wells Fargo. He then moved to Wells Fargo Advisors as a Financial Advisor. He is a graduate of Midlothian High School and Longwood College. “I’m very happy to be back in the Richmond area and I’m excited about the many ways that First Community Bank can help businesses grow,” Metz said. “Richmond’s economy has remained stable during the past few years and there are a lot of businesses that are in position to take advantage of an important window of opportunity. I am here to make sure they have the resources they need to do so.” About First Community Bank First Community Bancshares Inc., headquartered in Bluefield, Virginia, is a $2.16 billion financial holding company and is the parent company of First Community Bank, member FDIC. First Community Bank operates through fifty-one locations in the four states of Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina and Tennessee.

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Bryce Badura, a student from Clover Hill, explains his project on the effects of cell phone raditation to several students.

T&T and DRIVE SMART Virginia teamed up last week at James River High School to educate about 2,000 Richmondarea teenagers about the dangers of texting and driving. With texting increasingly becoming the way many communicate today, especially teenagers, who, on average, text five times more a day than a typical adult. But texting and driving is dangerous. The flagship event on March 28 was one of three assemblies that AT&T and DRIVE SMART Virginia are hosting across the state, including events in Norfolk and Fairfax. During the all-school gathering, the students and faculty learn that those who send text messages while driving are 23 times more likely to be in a crash. Students will hear from men and women who have been affected by these types of accidents, including a trauma nurse and young woman who was involved in a serious crash caused by a text message. According to the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute, anyone who texts while driving takes their eyes off the road for an average of five seconds. At 55 mph, that’s like driving the length of a football field completely blind. “Our message is simple: When it comes to texting and driving, it can wait,” Erika Thompson-Kemp, vice president and general manager for AT&T in Virginia and West Virginia, said. “We’re excited to be able to team up with an organization like DRIVE SMART Virginia to teach teen TEXTING page 4

James River High School band receives high honor Group has been accorded statewide award for 18 consecutive years

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he James River High School band achieved the prestigious Virginia Honor Band recognition for the 18th year in a row, the highest honor awarded by the Virginia Band and Orchestra Directors Association (VBDOA). James River is among only three schools in the state to earn the Virginia Honor Band distinction every year of its existence. To achieve honor status, bands must earn Superior ratings at both the State Marching Band Festival in the fall and the District Concert Festival in the spring, which took place Saturday, March 10, at Lloyd C. Bird High School. The concert and symphonic bands played three pieces, each, one march and two selections from the VBDOA Manual List. The Concert Band performed “Foxﬁre” by Ed Huckeby, “Blue Ridge Saga” by James Swearingen, and “Where Eagles Soar” by Steven Reineke. The Symphonic Band performed “Emblem of Unity” by J.J. Richards, “Mount Everest” by Rossano Galante, and “Gaelic

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EXPLAIN HHHunt names new president, COO

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he owners and management of HHHunt have named Daniel T. Schmitt as the next president and chief operating officer. David E. Reemsnyder II will retire from the offices in June 2013. Schmitt’s appointment was made as the company looks to the transition and succession of key leaders. After careful review of candidates, assessments and interviews, a task force comprised of HHHunt owners and senior management chose Schmitt. Schmitt started his real estate career in 1985 with Wagner and Associates, a Richmond commercial real estate firm. He joined HHHunt in 1989 as a project manager, was promoted to director of land development in 1992, became the vice president of community development in 1994 and finally became the general manager and president of HHHunt Communities in 1996. He holds an undergraduate degree in psychology from RandolphMacon College and a master’s of business administration degree from

James Madison University. Schmitt and his wife Wendy have four children and reside in Hanover County. He is an avid bicyclist and stays actively involved in several philanthropic endeavors. “Schmitt is a valuable Schmitt member of the current HHHunt executive management team,” Reemsnyder said.“With 23 years with HHHunt, he knows a great deal about the company culture, our people and our diverse and growing operations. In turn, we know a lot about him and have great conﬁdence that he will provide capable leadership for our continued growth.” While Schmitt has already been familiarizing himself with other areas of the business, he will start his ofﬁcial transition period in June 2012, at which time he will become executive vice president and COO

in training. He will continue in the near term leading HHHunt Communities and his primary ofﬁce will remain in Richmond. “I am excited to continue with HHHunt in an expanded leadership role,” said Schmitt. “For 23 years, I have witnessed the impressive growth and quality of our products, our services and our people. I understand the tremendous power of collaborative teamwork and partnerships. These are core principles that will continue to contribute to our success.” During his 23-year tenure with HHHunt, Schmitt has worked in several land development capacities focusing on large scale, mixeduse developments. He has been responsible for directing all land acquisition efforts, development operations, sales and marketing, and community management of all HHHunt community development operations. He also oversees HHHunt’s country club and golf operations at The Dominion Club and Hunting Hawk Golf Club. Schmitt said,“The mission of HH-

Children’s Museum of Richmond comes to Chesterﬁeld County BY KOREY HUGHES

Special Correspondent

he Children’s Museum of Richmond is one of the few Central Virginiabased institutions where kids have always been the focus. And while the facility currently boasts locations in both downtown Richmond and in Henrico County’s Short Pump district, its next outpost will open later this year at the Winterpock Shopping Center on Hull Street Road west of U.S. 288 in Chesterfield County. Karen Coltrane, the president and CEO of the Children’s Museum of Richmond, said that the space is 26,000 square feet, although only 19,000 square feet will be used for shared museum facilities. The rampant growth that has happened in recent years near the Brandermill and Woodlake communities was one of the reasons why the outfit decided to open a site in Chesterfield. “We were really looking to put it in an area where there are lots of families with children under the age of 10, and we also wanted to open it in a busy retail area,” Coltrane said. Coltrane said the proposal to open a station south of

Richmond had been on the table since 2009. Ultimately, the decision to start the museum’s expansion in Short Pump won out in 2010, but, as Coltrane revealed, Chesterfield had been part of the plan all along. “In 2009, the board of trustees developed a branching strategy,” Coltrane said. “In fact, we were the first children’s museum to open a second location.” “Anyway, Chesterfield was one of the locations, but we wanted to open the closest location first. So, we started on Chesterfield a year after Short Pump opened.” And, according to Coltrane, the Winterpock Shopping Center provided ample space for the museum’s many attractions. “There aren’t a lot of spaces that large, and it hadn’t been rented for a while, but we thought it would make the best place,” Coltrane said. Don’t expect a significant departure from the features found at the other Children’s Museum of Richmond sites, though. Instead, the Chesterfield location will offer a number of the special attractions that are already available in downtown Richmond and

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in Short Pump. “Well, there won’t be anything wildly different,” Coltrane said. “But, we want to have the things that people love. We wouldn’t build it without a signature art studio or an area that’s designated for children under age 3. And we’re going to have a train like Short Pump and an apple tree like the one we have at the central location.” Coltrane said the site at the Winterpock Shopping Center will host school field trips from Wednesday through Friday. Also, like the other locations, the museum’s space will be made available for private after-hours events. She did say there isn’t a firm date for the second satellite site’s debut. That’s because, as Coltrane said, construction concerns are the primary reason why the Children’s Museum of Richmond hasn’t provided a firm time frame for its public opening. “We’re not giving a specific opening date because of construction,” Coltrane said. “But we are anticipating an early summer opening.” Even though an opening date has not yet been confirmed, the facility’s hours and pricing structure have been determined. The Chesterfield location will be open seven days a week from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and admission will be $8 for anyone over age 1 and $7 for seniors age 60 and up, while annual family memberships will be available for $125 per year. When Coltrane was asked why she thought that Chesterfield County was such a good move for the Children’s Museum of Richmond’s expansion, she said she thinks that it will help to benefit the county’s growth. “It will impact quality of life for the people who live there,” Coltrane said.

Hunt is to provide exceptional places for people to live, whether it is in our master-planned communities, singlefamily or apartment homes or senior living communities. Our people are committed to excellence. This, along with a strong customer focus and innovative product development will position HHHunt as an industry leader for many years to come.” Schmitt has been instrumental in the success of the award-winning Richmond master-planned communities of Wellesley, Wyndham, Twin Hickory, Rutland and The Villages of Charter Colony. These communities collectively include nearly 8,000 homes and have been recognized nationally for excellence in community planning and design, community management, and sales and marketing. In his current capacity, Schmitt is overseeing the development of about 12,800 homes in new communities located in Chesterﬁeld County, Hanover County, Henrico County, Williamsburg and Hampton Roads, as well as retail and ofﬁce projects in the Richmond area.

Upon completion of the one-year transition period, he will assume the role of president and COO in June 2013. “HHHunt’s culture of innovation, coupled with aggressive growth, has served the company well for over four decades,” said Schmitt. “I look forward to working with our people to ensure that this tradition continues.” Reemsnyder added, “HHHunt’s ownership and senior leadership team are excited and enthusiastic about the company’s future under Dan’s capable leadership.” HHHunt is a diversiﬁed regional real estate development and management company with residential communities in Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Maryland. HHHunt, with primary ofﬁces in Blacksburg and Richmond, Va., and Cary, N.C., employs more than 1,600 people in the areas of community development, home building, apartment development/management, senior living development/management, country club management and community management.

Students investigate mock crime scene CONTRIBUTED REPORT

Criminal Justice students at Bryant & Stratton College recently took to the streets to investigate a “crime scene,” putting into action the theory and procedures they were learning in the classroom. The “crime scene” was a scattering of evidence on a sidewalk in a Chesterﬁeld County shopping center. Any passerby might have thought of it as just trash, but Michelle Wilson and her students in the Criminal Investigations class knew better. Wilson is director of legal studies at the college, which features a thorough Criminal Justice curriculum leading to both bachelor’s and associate’s degrees. Wilson told students about the possibilities behind each bit of evidence. The whole exercise involved students in playing the roles of detectives, gathering and identifying evidence, and questioning witnesses. Each student had been versed on the proper way to identify, catalogue and then securely package evidence. They also had learned the “do’s and don’ts” of handling witnesses and maintaining the security of

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the “crime site.” “Criminal Justice is one of our most sought-after courses of study,” Beth Murphy, director of Virginia Colleges, said. “It is a ﬁeld with increasing job opportunities. And these students are well prepared for them through classroom instruction and

real-life demonstrations of how criminal justice works – all with the expertise of their department head, Michelle Wilson, who worked in the legal ﬁeld for over 15 years before embarking on a full-time career teaching students to become justice professionals.”

4th auxiliary recruit class graduates CONTRIBUTED REPORT

Members of the 4th Basic Auxiliary Police Academy of the Chesterfield County Police Department graduated on Friday, Feb. 24. The five graduates will serve in the department’s Auxiliary Police Unit, a group of sworn volunteer police officers who hold full police powers within Chesterfield County. The unit has existed in some form since 1967, making it the department’s longest serving volunteer group. The recent graduates completed more than 10 months of training. Members of the Auxiliary Police Unit

assist the department by driving prisoner transport vehicles on weekends, patrolling assigned beats and assisting with traffic direction at special events. In 2011, 21 Auxiliary Officers gave more than 8,200 hours to the department. At the Feb. 24 ceremony, Col. Thierry Dupuis, chief of police, said he hoped the graduates could look back on their 10month journey with a sense of accomplishment. “You join the ranks of the few who have put service over self,” he said. The graduates include: Auxiliary Officers William W. Anderson, Randall I. Casciello, Kurnia D. Iskandar, Marie M. DeMay and B.J. Sessums.

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With more than 1,000 participants, the Westchester Shamrock 5K and 1K Kids Fun Run were held on Saturday, March 17. Almost 800 ﬁnished the 5K, while more than 250 kids completed the Fun Run. School Challenge winners were: J.B. Watkins Elementary School, Tomahawk Creek Middle School and James River High School.

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

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8500 block of Luton Road Suspect/s gained entry through 7800 block of Bold Forbes an unlocked window and at this Lane time nothing has been reported Entry to residence gained via an stolen. unlocked rear window. Property removed from a bedroom.

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14700 block of Beacon Hill Court Two suspects were seen in the parking lot with a ﬂash light looking into vehicles. When police arrived two individuals were seen near the wood line, however they were not apprehended. Nothing has been reported stolen or damaged at this time. 13800 block of Deer Run Way Suspect/s attempted to gain entry through a rear door. At this time nothing has been reported stolen. 11700 block of Leiden Lane Known suspect was observed taking property from the victim’s residence.

March 19

4800 block of Glen Tara Drive Suspects stole the victim’s unlocked and running vehicle from his residence.

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1100 block of Courthouse Road Complainant reported suspect/ s gained entry to the location and stole property. No signs of forced entry were noted.

March 17

700 block of Sunrise Five Way Suspects gained entry to the vacant apartment through an unlocked rear door. At this time nothing has been reported stolen.

March 18

11600 block of Pleasantview Road Suspect had been standing in front of a Seven Eleven, asking people for a ride, when the victim offered to take him where he needed to go. As they neared the location, the suspect pulled out a handgun and demanded her property. Suspect then ran from the victim’s vehicle.

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13000 block of East Coal Hopper Lane Item was stolen from victim’s convertible vehicle. The top had been left down.

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8400 block of Den Bark Drive Suspect/s forced entry through a rear door and stole property from inside.

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9800 block of Gates Bluff Drive Hearing a noise at her front door, the victim found marks on the door indicating someone had tried to kick the door in.

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3700 block of Morgan Trail Drive Suspect/s gained entry through a rear window and stole property. No signs of forced entry were noted.

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Antique autos on display at Chesterﬁeld Car Show BY KOREY HUGHES

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lassic car enthusiasts will get the chance to demonstrate their old-fashioned automobiles when the Virginia Classic Cruisers 2012 Open Car Show takes place on Saturday, April 7, at Southside Nazarene Church in Chesterfield. The event will benefit the Richmond Area Top III, also known as the RAT III, which is a group that assists war veterans at McGuire VA Medical Center in Richmond. The Virginia Classic Cruisers is a group of local residents who share a love for the antique autos that they own. Cindy Jackson, the organization’s secretary and treasurer, planned the upcoming event. Officially, the club meets on the first Wednesday of every month, but members typically meet up on weekends for cruise-ins to show off their rides. Jackson said they can be found at Ironbridge Golf Park near Route 10 on Friday nights and that they gather at the Johnny Rockets location on Hull Street Road on Saturday evenings. But club members won’t be allowed to participate in the contest that accompanies Saturday’s car show. Instead, a group comprised of constituents of the organization’s general

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membership will judge the entered cars. The Virginia Classic Cruisers considers a car to be an antique vehicle if it is older than 25 years old. Still, according to Jackson, a vehicle doesn’t have to be a classic model if attendees want to include it in the upcoming show. In fact, a lucky car owner who enters a modern ride might even win a prize. In addition to the conventional awards that the organization presents, such as Best Engine, Best Interior and Best Paint, Jackson said there will be an award for a car that might be a future antique. Jackson also said that the Virginia Classic Cruisers club also hands out a prize for the best “hard luck” car. That is, the group will even give an award to the best clunker. “We even have a ‘hard luck’ trophy, because once we had a car where the tire fell off,” Jackson said. “We gave him the ‘hard luck’ trophy, and, then, one of our members who had a trailer hauled him home.” Product and service vendors also can sign up to share their wares with the public at Saturday’s show. Jackson said dealers don’t have to vend automotive-themed items or services, but food sellers won’t be allowed to sign up since the Southside Naza-

rene Church will hold its own food fundraisers during the event. The faith-based organization also will host an Easter egg hunt on the property that will begin at 11 a.m., so there will be an activity for kids to do while their parents look at the cars. So, what is the appeal of older model vehicles for the Virginia Classic Cruisers’ membership? As Cindy Jackson said, those machines are still sturdy enough to be out on the road today, and their charm will last as long as they remain operable. “Well, it’s just like anything else in history,” Jackson said. “The cars were awesome back then, and the muscle cars were built to last.” “They’re part of our heritage, and we don’t want to let that go, what they were like and what they meant to us. And hopefully, we want to keep that going.” The Virginia Classic Cruisers 2012 Open Car Show will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 7, at the Southside Nazarene Church at 6851 Courthouse Road in Chesterﬁeld. On the day of the show, the entry fee is $25 per car for participants and $35 for vendors. Admission is free for spectators. To register, or for more information, call 739-5558 or e-mail clj1957@ verizon.net.

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Field of dreams harder to ﬁnd in tough economy BY JIM RIDOLPHI

Special Correspondent

aseball has been an integral part of the Richmond community for decades, and most locals have fond memories of nights at The Diamond with the sound of a cracked bat or the smell of roasted peanuts. Some of us even remember the glory days of Minor League baseball in the city when the Richmond Virginians were the farm team for the mighty New York Yankees. Major League teams showcased their best players at Parker Field in exhibition games during the 1950s and ’60s. Casey Stengel, Ted Williams and Mickey Mantle all made their mark at the old Diamond on the Boulevard. Parker Field was demolished in 1984 and replaced with the still used Diamond, a $7 million facility that rose from the ashes in seven short months thanks to a cooperative community effort. The Richmond Braves called Parker Field/ The Diamond home for 43 years. The team departed in 2008 for greener pastures and a newer stadium in Gwinnett, Ga., and baseball went dark in Richmond for a year. Although some local experts will argue the point, the Braves cited the deteriorating conditions at The Diamond as a prime reason for their relocation. For a decade, city and regional officials discussed plans for a new stadium. Various locations have been considered, including a massive redevelopment in Shockoe Bottom. The economic downturn of 2009 ended those negotiations, coupled with a considerable amount of local objection to the project. As local economies emerge from the challenging conditions of the past several budget years, talk of a new stadium is again on the table. Richmond included $6 million in the city’s proposed budget to clear a site adjacent to The Diamond for a new facility. The goal is to open a new ballpark on the site by opening day 2015. That might be placing the cart before the horse. The cost of the stadium is estimated at $50 million, and regional contributions are expected to be a large part of that equation. So far, local officials have only briefly addressed the issue. Just catching their breath from a series of

incredibly tough budget years, most local budgets just aren’t ready for the new stadium. “A lot of the discussion has been pretty sketchy up until now,” said Chesterfield County administrator James J.L. Stegmaier in a recent Times-Dispatch article,“in part because of an understanding that there needs to be some light at the end of the tunnel in terms of the economy before we get into details.” It’s a valid point. In addition, many local officials nationwide are questioning the viability of publicly funded stadiums. Promises of phenomenal revenue and economic development at many projects have fallen far short of expectations. Local officials must manage priorities and using local public money to fund a stadium in Richmond might not be at the top of the list. The Diamond is owned by the Richmond Metropolitan Authority, and the city holds six seats on the board while surrounding counties have two each. The RMA would manage the new facility, when and if it’s built. Minor League baseball does add value to the quality of life in the Richmond area, and the Squirrels have provided a wholesome, family environment for fans of all ages. The experience at The Diamond seems rejuvenated with new marketing and the new team. Perhaps, a more realistic vision for the future of baseball in Richmond includes renovation options at The Diamond. For many of us, it’s still a premiere baseball venue. Perhaps, a community effort of public and private entities may provide a solution for the problem. Regional support for Minor League baseball in Richmond is strong, and that resource could open the door to a more realistic future ballpark. Also, there’s no doubt regional capital projects have a time and place, and cooperation among the communities is important. It’s just a question of priorities. There’s one sure way to gauge the community’s feelings on a new baseball stadium. Offer them a choice by scheduling a referendum on the new project, and let the public decide if they support the stadium proposal.

Mercedes-Benz of Midlothian wins top prize CONTRIBUTED REPORT

Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) announced today that MercedesBenz of Midlothian has received the prestigious Mercedes-Benz Best of the Best Dealer Recognition Award based on its outstanding performance in 2011. Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) recently announced the presentation of the award to the Chesterﬁeld County dealership as a tribute to its success as an independent entrepreneur that routinely exceeds the expectations of Mercedes-Benz owners. This year, MBUSA is recognizing the top 15 percent of its retail network with the Best of the Best recognition. The award, which is presented annually, goes to top performing Mercedes-Benz dealerships for demonstrating superior performance in various areas of their business, including customer satisfaction, new vehicle sales, certiﬁed pre-owned sales, leadership and management, parts operations, and

market penetration. “These dealers represent the essence of the Mercedes-Benz brand: an enduring commitment to excellence combined with an entrepreneurial spirit and the absolute dedication to customer satisfaction,” said Steve Cannon, president and CEO of Mercedes-Benz USA. “These are dealers who believe, as we do, that the ultimate measure of success is not only business acumen but also meeting the expectations of each and every customer every time – no exceptions.” “This award is a reﬂection of our team’s commitment to excellence in the areas of customer service, as well as their product and technical knowledge,” said Ron West, general manager for Mercedes-Benz of Midlothian. “But it also says a lot about our customers’ enduring loyalty to our dealership and the Mercedes-Benz brand.” Mercedes-Benz USA, headquartered in Montvale, N.J., is responsible for the sales, marketing and

service of all Mercedes-Benz and Maybach products in the United States. For more than 40 years, MBUSA has taken pride in its commitment to the customer by providing superior quality luxury vehicles coupled with outstanding customer support. More information on MBUSA and its products can be found at www.mbusa.com and www.maybachusa.com. Mercedes-Benz of Midlothian is owned and operated by the David R. McGeorge Car Company. The dealership is located at 12200 Midlothian Turnpike and has been in operation since 2004. The dealership sells and services new and pre-owned Mercedes-Benz vehicles, Sprinter vehicles, along with a full line of Mercedes-Benz parts and accessories. For information about the products and services offered by Mercedes-Benz of Midlothian, visit www.mbofmidlothian.com.

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The Chesterfield County Public Library and the Friends of the Chesterfield County Public Library will present a series of free seminars this spring to help parents negotiate the financial aid process. For more information, or to register, visit library.chesterfield.gov. Financial Aid 101 Learn the six steps to creating a successful financial aid package in this workshop presented by GRASP, the Great Aspirations Scholarship Program. Get information on different kinds of aid and sources for grants, loans and scholarships. Get help filing the FAFSA form. Discover the significance of the grade point average, and the benefits and requirements of community college transfer programs. Each seminar will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The dates and locations are: April 9, Bon Air Library; April

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veterinary excellence.” Laura Dean, the hospital administrator of the VESC, said “this is not just an achievement for our team, it’s an incredible achievement for the Richmond community. For pet families to have the number one emergency and specialty hospital so close to home means that you don’t have to go far for the absolute best care of your four-legged companions.” “We’ve worked very hard for many years to get to where we are today,” Dean added. “Our client and medical care is unsurpassed in the country. We’ve known this, but it’s awesome to be recognized with such an awesome award by such an esteemed organization as AAHA.” The VESC provides board certiﬁed specialists in critical care, internal medicine, oncology, radiology, surgery, ophthalmology and dermatology in addition to 24-hour care. In addition to high quality advanced veterinary care, the VESC just began a non-proﬁt, Madelyn’s Friends Foundation, to assist local low income pet families with the cost of emergency and specialty care.

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by texting behind the wheel. The students were invited to create their own public service announcements about the dangers of texting while driving. The winning PSA was shown during the event before the entire James River High School student body. After the event, students were invited to sign a pledge stating that they will not text while driving. More information about AT&T’s public service campaign, “Texting . . . It Can Wait”, including public service announcements and the documentary, “The Last Text,” can be found online at www.att.com/itcanwait.

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judges for the second year in a row. James River High School Marching, Symphonic and Concert bands are all under the direction of Keith Cottrill. “I am very proud of all of our students! They have worked very hard this entire year,” Cottrill said.

The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) was awarded first place for 2012 Referral Practice of the Year the Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Center (VESC) on March 15 at the opening ceremonies for the annual conference in Denver, Colo. This prestigious award recognizes and celebrates the outstanding achievements of practice teams in the United States and Canada. Each entry was evaluated on its most recent accreditation score, mission and vision, client service, leadership, practice design, practice team composition, continuing education and training, community service, and communication with clients and primary care veterinarians. “AAHA believes that the success of a veterinary practice depends on the entire team working together to provide excellent care for pets and their people,” said Mike Cavanaugh, DVM, DABVP, AAHA executive director and chief executive officer. “The practices selected as our finalists are staffed by high-performing veterinary teams who demonstrate a passionate commitment to

drivers that there is a smart way to text.” “In partnering with AT&T we realized both our organizations had similar concerns about young, inexperienced drivers who don’t always see distracted driving as dangerous,” Janet Brooking, executive director of DRIVE SMART Virginia, said. “This is a unique opportunity to reach teens where they learn best, in school, and remind them it’s never okay to text and drive.” AT&T also is screening “The Last Text” documentary, featuring stories of real individuals whose lives have been adversely affected

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Confederate History and Heritage Day pays tribute to Civil War battles 150th anniversary of the Civil War,” Snead said. “It also marks the Drewry’s Bluff battle, ecause a number of Civil War battles which is the battle where the Monitor ship was were fought in the vicinity of Chescoming up the James [River].” terfield County, the area’s legacy will “If it had come through, and if the Conforever be linked to Confederate federates had lost the battle, Richmond would history. have been lost. The Drewry’s Bluff happened For that reason, the Confederate History in May, and it is the 150th anniversary of this and Heritage Day event that will take place on battle as well.” Saturday, April 7, at the Historic 1917 ChesterOn Saturday, U.S. Army veteran and Chesfield Courthouse Complex will highlight the terfield County native Douglas Batson will adversities and the triumphs that citizens faced lecture about Confederate figure Gen. Daniel during that time. Harvey Hill. The event is hosted by the Chesterfield His“Hill was a Confederate general and torical Society, a nonprofit organization whose Stonewall Jackson’s brother-in-law,” Snead mission is to both preserve and educate the said. “And Doug is an Iraq war veteran, and he public about Chesterfield County’s past. received the Bronze Star Medal for Meritorious Ruth Snead is a member of the Chesterfield Service with the 1st Armored Division in Iraq Historical Society and the upcoming event’s in Operation Desert Storm.” organizer. Music also will play a part in Saturday’s When asked just how much the Civil War festivities, with performances by Pipe Mjr. contributed to Chesterfield’s history, Snead David Hinton and the Virginia Folk Music said the war’s outcome helped to shape the Association. Civil War implements also will be county. displayed that day, courtesy of Ken Chandler, “Well, it’s a major part, because there were who will bring in pieces from his personal quite a few battles fought on Chesterfield’s collection. soil,” Snead said. “So, it’s played a tremendous “They would be things ranging from swords part in our history.” to hard tack, which are foodstuffs that soldiers “(Saturday’s event is about) Confederate ate on the field,” Snead said. “There are also history, and it’s not really celebrating. It’s hon- personal items from uniforms (and other) oring the history and heritage.” clothing to cups and spoons, and some ladies’ Although Snead said the occurrence won’t artifacts, like period clothing.” focus solely on a specific happening in the Members of the 12th and 15th Virginia Confederacy’s past, she did say that this year’s Infantry will be on hand in their period unievent will observe the Virginia Sesquicenforms to answer questions for attendees. tennial Commemoration of the Civil War. Snead said admission to the Chesterfield The Drewry’s Bluff battle that happened in Museum and the Chesterfield Jail in the rear 1861, however, will be acknowledged during of the Historic 1917 Chesterfield Courthouse Saturday’s commemoration. Complex will be free during the event. “Well, the war began in 1861, and it’s the But the day won’t finish at the aforemenBY KOREY HUGHES

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tioned location. Instead, the Chester Station Sons of Confederate Veterans will cap off the day with a cannon firing demonstration at 3:30 p.m. at the Chester YMCA. “That will be offered in the rear of the Chester YMCA, because that’s an area where they can fire the cannon,” Snead said. “It’s about maybe 10 miles away.” “The Chester Station is the color guard, and they will present the colors as part of our program and have information about their Sons of Confederate Veterans. But people can leave the courthouse and go to the cannon firing.” Snead said Confederate history should be remembered because people who lived through those times. That is, because soldiers and their families suffered through those tumultuous events, they deserve to be memorialized. “Well, I think that it’s important that we honor all of our military service, the veterans and the people who lived through this time frame,” Snead said. “You read stories about the horrific battles and the hardships, (so) it’s important to remember these men and women and this important time in our history.” The Confederate History and Heritage Day will be presented from noon to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 7, at the Historic 1917 Chesterfield Courthouse Complex at 10011 Iron Bridge Road in Chesterfield. The event will be followed by a cannon firing demonstration that will take place at 3:30 p.m. behind the Chester YMCA at 3011 West Hundred Road in Chester. Admission is free, and free refreshments will be provided. For more information, call 796-7131, e-mail chesterfieldhs@aol.com or visit www.chesterfieldhistory.com.

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Breath Matters, a free support group for people with lung diseases serving all of Central Virginia, will meet from 1:30 to 3 p.m. on Monday, April 9, at CJW Chippenham Campus, Kraus Auditorium, 7101 Jahnke Road, Richmond. The guest speaker will be Dr. Kevin Cooper, a pulmonologist at VCU Medical Center in Richmond. His topic will be “Distinguishing Between Asthma and COPD.” Free valet parking and refreshments provided. For more information, check the website www.breathmatters.org or call Russell Glover at 738 0628.

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The Bon Air Artists Association’s monthly meeting will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, April 13, at the Congregation Or Ami at 9400 Huguenot Rd., Richmond. Larry Robinson will introduce the VCU art students who have received the art scholarships from the Bon Air Artist Association. Charter members from Bon Air Artists’ 1974 founding will be honored For more information, call Nell Chesley at 217-8950.

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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. Start any time from 12 to 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, 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 information, visit www.centralvaorienteering.com.

FRIDAY, APRIL 6 There will be a gospel singing at 7 p.m. and every ﬁrst Friday of each month at Shiloh P.H. Church at 3400 Courthouse Rd., Richmond. Freedomaires of Powhatan will be ministering for this ﬁrst Friday along with other singers in the church. True Spirit Bluegrass Gospel will be ministering on Friday, May 4. Food and drinks will be available. For more information, call 276-0479 or 598-2660.

SUNDAY, APRIL 8 Easter Celebration Carnival for kids up to 6th grade will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. with an explosive lesson, petting zoo, 24’ slide, fun games, cotton candy, crafts, moon bounce and train rides. Prizes include a Family 4-Pack to Busch Gardens.

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MONDAY, APRIL 9 Breath Matters, a free support group for people with lung diseases serving all of Central Virginia, will meet from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at CJW Chippenham Campus, Kraus Auditorium, 7101 Jahnke Road, Richmond. Free valet parking and refreshments provided. Speaker: Dr. Kevin Cooper, pulmonologist, VCU Medical Center, Richmond. The topic will be “Distinguishing Between Asthma and COPD.” For more information, visit www.breathmatters.org or call Russell Glover at 738-0628.

FRIDAY, APRIL 13 The Bon Air Artists Association’s monthly meeting will be held at 9:30 a.m. at the Congregation Or Ami, located at 9400 Huguenot Rd., Richmond. Larry Robinson will

introduce the VCU art students who have received the art scholarships from Bon Air Artist Association. For questions, contact Nell Chesley at 217-8950.

WEEKLY TUESDAYS Overeaters Anonymous Group #51606 meets at 2 p.m. Tuesdays at Central Baptist Church, located 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 Sept. 15 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. Thursdays at St John Neumann Catholic Church located at 2480 Batterson Rd. in Powhatan. Pastor James C. Vinson of Resources for Life holds services at 7 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.

Congregation Or Ami Community Passover Seder Friday Evening, April 6, 2012 at 5:30 PM Adults $14pp/children under 13, $6pp (maximum donation $40 per family of up to 5) Reservations are a MUST. Please Contact the ofﬁce for additional details. Make checks payable to: Congregation Or Ami/Community Seder in the memo Congregation Or Ami, 9400 Huguenot Road, Richmond, VA 23235 Ph: (804) 272-0017 or email: ofﬁce@or-ami.com

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WWPD (What Would Puppets Do?), a puppet ministry conference, will be presented from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 28, at the Bethel Baptist Church, 1100 Huguenot Springs Road, Midlothian. The conference will address starting a new ministry at your church, adding new skills for your existing puppet ministry, enjoying fellowship with local puppet

teams, and being entertained by puppets. Classes include: How to Start Your Own Puppet Ministry, Puppet Techniques, Prop Making, Shadow Puppetry, Dowel Rods and Flags, and Make a Puppet (nominal materials fee). The cost is $10 per person and includes lunch. For more information, call Paige Rider, 677-0476; Frances Morris, 794-6130; or Andrea Hale, 378-9360.

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Tida Heyward, left, Nina Beaman, Giselle Riley and Averi Pennell recently represented Bryant & Stratton College at the Virginia Nurses Association’s 27th annual Nurse’s Day at the Virginia General Assembly. Beaman is clinical instructor in Bryant & Stratton College’s nursing program and Heyward, Riley and Pennell are nursing students at the college. Beaman has been actively involved in the Association’s work representing the interests of nurses for several years.

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he Now and Then Dancers formed 10 years ago. Their focus is on the senior community in retirement residences, nursing homes, etc. The ladies are retired and very active in the community. The women said they realized there was a need in entertaining seniors and decided to ﬁll that need. They dance to songs from the 1920s to Lady Gaga, and have a variety of themes and costumes.

Nominations are open for the 66th annual Holiday Lake Forestry Camp, to be held June 18-23 at Holiday Lake 4-H Educational Center. This camp is hosted by the Virginia Department of Forestry, with support and cooperation from other conservation agencies, organizations, businesses and individuals. At Forestry Camp, campers experience hands-on learning about wildlife habitat, tree identiﬁcation, timber harvesting, reforestation, environmental protection and more. They also take part in ﬁeld trips, exploratory classes, outdoor recreation and a Lumberjack Field Day. Teachers, natural resource professionals and others working with youth may make nominations for the

camp. Campers must be Virginia residents 13 to 16 years old with good academic standing, have an interest in natural resources, and must not have attended Forestry Camp before. Financial sponsorship is provided by forest industries, conservation agencies, associations and individuals. As a result, every camper selected to attend receives a scholarship and pays only $75 to attend the week-long residential camp. New sponsors are welcome. To nominate a camper, visit the VDOF website: www.dof.virginia.gov/edu/ camp.htm. Nominations are due by Monday, April 16. For more information, contact Ellen Powell at 434220-9083 or ellen.powell@ dof.virginia.gov.

Science Fair winners Chesterfield County Public Schools students fared well in the annual Metro Richmond Science Fair, which was held on Saturday, March 24, at Hanover High School. Winners and their projects were: Riley Ceperich, junior, Robious Middle School, honorable mention, Chemistry A; Dillon Powell, junior, Manchester Middle School, honorable mention, Chemistry B; Bryttani Wooten, junior, Manchester Middle School, third place, Chemistry B; David Pate, junior, Manchester Middle School, second place, Engineering B; Jack Miller, junior, Midlothian Middle School, first place, Environmental Science A; Michelle Marquez, junior, Robious Middle School, first place, Math and Computer Science; Celia Wilson, junior, Robious Middle School, third place, Medicine & Health; Camille Yoke, junior, Manchester Middle School, first place, Physics A; Zachary Smith, senior, Cosby High School, third place, Behavioral & Social Sciences; Rachel Jones, senior, Math & Science High School at Clover Hill, second place; Biochemistry; Malika Gill, senior, Math & Science High School at Clover Hill, honorable mention, Biochemistry; Bryan Rock, senior, Math & Science High School at Clover Hill, third place, Chemistry; Joanna Shaw, senior, Math & Science High School at Clover Hill, honorable mention, Engineering; Amanda Schanz, senior, Math & Science High School at Clover Hill, first place, Medicine & Health; Bryce Badura, senior, Math & Science High School at Clover Hill, first place, Physics; and Gabe Thornton, senior, Math & Science High School at Clover Hill, third place, Physics.

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Above: Now and Then Dancers, from left, Fran Shinholser, Mary Moran and Alli Minter entertained Chesterﬁeld Heights residents on Friday, March 16, dancing to Irish and country music. Eloise Edwards was unable to participate due to a family matter. Top right: The Now and Then Dancers dressed in the spirit of the St. Patrick’s Day holiday. Right: Chesterﬁeld Heights resident Patricia Hedrick celebrated her birthday in style.

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honored that day, but each of the nominees and their nominators will be acknowledged, and the public is invited to attend. “Anyone who is nominated will be recognized,” Carter said. “And it’s a nice ceremony because we focus on young people.” “For instance, the JROTC will do the colors at the ceremony, and we will use catering from the Technical Training Center. So, we try to use young people in all aspects to make it a youth-focused activity and highlight their activities.” Carter said that the Department of Youth Planning and Development is a different kind of youth-focused division

because it focuses on big picture issues. More speciﬁcally, she said that it doesn’t provide direct services, but, instead, it researches youth-related concerns and provides data and input that tells Chesterﬁeld County whether its resources are offering the most useful services. Carter has worked to better the lives of young people throughout her career. To that end, she said she understands that there are teenagers who deserve to be recognized for their civic efforts, and that public acknowledgment is what the annual Outstanding Youth Awards contest is all about. “One of the things that we know is that young people need an opportunity

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The Huguenot Community Players will present Harvey, a comedy by Mary Chase, April 20-22 and April 27-28 at the Huguenot United Methodist Church, 10661 Duryea Drive, Richmond. Performances are scheduled at 8 p.m. April 20 and 21, 2:30 p.m. matinee April 22, 8 p.m. April 27 and 2:30 p.m. matinee and 8 p.m. April 28. The Pulitzer Prize-win-

ning comedy offers sharp wit, a bit of romance and unforgettable characters. When Elwood P. Dowd introduces his imaginary friend Harvey, a 6-foot-tall rabbit, to his sister’s friends, the audience knows the fun is about to begin. All tickets are $12 and include admission and dessert. For reservations, call 272-6820 or e-mail HCPPresents@gmail.com.

to give back, and, by having this celebration, it is a visible demonstration that we appreciate what they do,” Carter said. “It’s just an opportunity to highlight young people in a positive way.” “So often, what we see are not the positive things. That’s why I think it’s important that we recognize, celebrate and make it cool (for youth) to do (positive things) because we want them to continue to do that.” The deadline for online nominations for the 2012 Outstanding Youth Awards is Friday, April 6. To nominate a teenager between the ages of 12 to 17 or an adult who works well with area youth for consideration, visit www.chesterﬁeld.gov/youthawards.

New Virginians club to meet April 11 CONTRIBUTED REPORT

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

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Clover Hill junior Bryce Badura chose a timely and important issue for his project. He wanted to monitor the effects of radiation emitted from cell phones and its effects on memory. To accomplish the task, Badura tested small worms after exposing them to varying amounts of radiation produced by cell phones. He noted organism’s diminished memory as they were exposed to higher amounts of radiation. “In our world, we use many electronic devises that emit an undisclosed amount of radiation,” Badura said. “Minimal doses of radiation have been linked to many varieties of childhood cancer and other diseases,” he added. Badura set up a test using small worms called planarian, and tested effects on their ability to negotiate a maze. He came up with some clear-cut results. “My hypothesis was supported in that radiation does negatively affect memory.” Arjun Jaini, a sophomore at Lee Davis, wanted to see how different fuel additives affected the pour point of bio-diesels. Bio-diesel is an alternative fuel source that can be used in any diesel engine.” Jaini said. “There’s one problem with bio-diesel and that’s its pour point, the lowest temperature at which a liquid is able to flow,” he added. Jaini tested several different additives to decrease the temperature of that pour point. His goal was to produce biodiesels that could be used in a wider range of temperatures. For the record, Jaini has first hand experience with biodiesels. He produces them at home to fuel his truck. After extensive tests, Jaini discovered a product that produced the best results. Jaini is in his second year of competition. “I started in eighth grade and plan on coming back every year. It’s a great experience,” he said. “From start to finish you’re learning new things every time.” The two Grand Prize Winners who advance directly to the Intel International Science & Engineering Fair were Jeff Holste and Samantha Marquez ,both of whom won last year.

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aniel Byrd made several close friends last summer, which he spent traveling to baseball tournaments throughout the mid-Atlantic region as a member of the Virginia Cardinals showcase team. One of them was the first batter Byrd faced during Cosby’s nondistrict game against Powhatan last Friday. Slugging junior centerfielder Tyler Allen, who’s already verbally committed to U.Va., is one of the most dangerous hitters in any of Virginia’s high school classifications.

Allen dug into the lefthanded batter’s box, intent on scoring some early bragging rights against his buddy. Instead, Byrd got the best of their duel by doing something only a couple pitchers managed last season – striking Allen out – and set the tone for a strong performance in the Titans’ 4-1 victory. “When I saw him out there, I said, ‘We need to jump on him quick,’” Allen said with a smile. “His changeup was crazy. It looked good, then it was gone. “I’m not an easy guy to strike out, so he deﬁnitely BYrD p9

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Powhatan’s Bobby Oglesby tags out Cosby’s James Sink trying to score on a squeeze bunt during Friday’s game.

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anchester High’s girls soccer team served notice that it intended to challenge the perennial powers in the Dominion District by winning its ﬁrst six games and cracking the Richmond Times-Dispatch’s Top 10 area rankings. So there was more buzz than usual last Tuesday when the Lancers traveled to Cosby for what coach Cassie Perino knew would be a brutally honest assessment of her squad’s progress. The host Titans weren’t about to take the Lancers lightly. Cosby dominated the midﬁeld for long stretches and got two goals apiece from Kelly Kampfmueller and Cana Starnes in a 5-0 victory. “You could feel it in the air. We knew they were coming for us and that made us step up our game,” Cosby coach Roger Lattimer said. soCCer p8

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ddie Johnson didn’t quite drive the tires off his car during the J.M. Wilkinson Memorial 150 Sunday evening at Southside Speedway, but it certainly wasn’t for a lack of trying. By the end of the longest race the 1/3-mile Chesterﬁeld County oval will host all season, Johnson’s left front tire was so thoroughly destroyed that he and his friends had no choice but push the light blue No. 43 from Victory Lane to the inspection shed in the inﬁeld. “I think I ran the car as hard as I could without abusing it. Thankfully, it was just what I needed to do,” Johnson said after holding off his son Chris to add yet another trophy to the collec-

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Johnson (43) slides to the inside of Jeff Oakley in turn 3 and takes the lead on lap 129 of the feature race.

tion he started so many years ago. Johnson, a Midlothian resident, was one of four race winners Sunday. Nick Smith swept both 20-lap Legends races, while Daniel Thomas took top honors in the 25-lap U-Car race and Tanner Aman ﬁnished ﬁrst in Champ Karts.

Johnson knows Southside’s racing surface like the back of his hand. He knows how difﬁcult it can be to complete passes, especially late in races when the typically close quarters get even tighter. And yet, he never gave up even when defending Late Model

champion Jeff Oakley sprinted away from the ﬁeld after a mid-race restart and left both Johnsons to battle for position with Chris Dodson. At one point, Oakley’s lead was a full straightaway over the soUtHsiDe p8

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manchester’s Syndal Haun (6) heads the ball away during last Tuesday’s game.

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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: It was a rollercoaster of emotions for the Virginia native on the Sprint Cup tour’s shortest track. Hamlin qualified third and led 31 laps, but appeared to be stuck with a mediocre finish until a late crash knocked out the leaders and opened the door for him to claim sixth place. Where he stands: Hamlin finally stopped the bleeding and maintained his position in the Cup standings. Through six races, he sits seventh in points, 16 behind leader Greg Biffle. Up next: After taking this weekend off in observance of Easter, the Sprint Cup series will roar back to life April 14 with a Saturday night race at Texas Motor Speedway.

Juniors Landon Bechtel (Cosby), Austin Reed (James River) and Jay Moss (Midlothian) were named as 2012 Brine National High School All-Americans and have been selected to participate in the 2012 Brine National Lacrosse Classic to be held in Boyds, Md., during the week of June 30-July 3, 2012. The Brine National Lacrosse Classic brings the top 400 high school underclassmen lacrosse players in the country to one venue, where 16 regional teams will compete to become the 2012 National Champion and qualify to compete for an International championship later in the year.

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