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Planting pinwheels to raise awareness

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At the Midlothian Family YMCA Alaina Briggs rides one of the ponies at Healthy Kids Day and Walk, presented by the YMCA and Bons Secours Richmond Health System on Saturday, April 9

Scenes around Midlo Healthy Kids Day at YMCA

Glistening silver and blue pinwheels, symbols of hope, health and happiness, delighted children and volunteers, alike, as they planted 650 at Mimms Drive and Government Center Parkway recently.

Each pinwheel represents a family served during the past 15 years

by Chesterfield-Colonial Heights Families First, a program of Chesterfield County’s Department of Mental Health Support Services.

Pinwheels for Prevention is a nationwide campaign to raise awareness about the importance of prevention programs, healthy child development and families.

Both Chesterfield County and Colonial Heights have recently presented resolutions naming April Child Abuse Prevention Month.

Sarah C. Snead, deputy county administrator for Human Services; Melissa Ackley, Prevention Services manager; and Nancy Boyd, Families First coordinator, were among those planting pinwheels.

Information tables will be in the lobbies at the Social Services Department, 9501 Lucy Corr Circle, and the Mental Health Support Services Department, 6801 Lucy Corr Blvd., throughout April. To learn more, COURTESY PHOTO CHESTERFIELD COUNTY Melody Fleenor, 17 months old, plants a pinwheel at the Mimms Drive and Government visit preventchildabuseva.org. courtesy Chesterfield County Center Parkway rotary.

Law extends child abuse statute of limitations ference supported an eight-year limitations period proposed by Sen. Chap Petersen, D-Fairfax.

Beginning July 1, sexually abused “In looking at what other states do in children will have up to 20 years after their the same types of cases, our testimony was 18th birthday to file a sexual abuse claim in that it would be reasonable to extend Vircivil court. ginia’s current limitations period,” Caruso Currently, such children have only said. “But to extend it to 25 years … would two years after reaching 18 to seek civil be much longer than the vast majority of sanctions against their abusers. They will other states have.” get more time under Senate Bill 1145 and Caruso said his research showed that House Bill 1476, which Gov. Bob McDon- most states have a statute of limitations of nell has signed into law. two to five years. He said the Senate’s 20“Children who are abused often are un- year limitations period went too far. able to come to grips with the abuse until “We felt that was outside the mainlater in life, as adults,” said Sen. Frederick stream of what other states do, and also it Quayle, R-Suffolk. He sponsored SB 1145. becomes contrary to the very good reasons Initially, Quayle’s bill called for extend- for having the statute of limitations,” ing the statute of limitations in sexual Caruso said. abuse cases to 25 years after a child reaches Many members of the House of Del18. The Senate amended the bill to make it egates felt the same way. a 20-year limitations period. Some people HB 1476, introduced by Delegate David believe that is still too long.

Albo, R-Springfield, originally called for a Jeff Caruso, executive director of the 25-year statute of limitations on claims of Virginia Catholic Conference, said the con- childhood sexual abuse – just as Quayle’s

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Ten-year-old William Chambers, a member of the Y, enjoyed Healthy Kids Day with his mother Paula Chambers at the Midlothian Family YMCA. He said, “I’ve gotten stronger, I can run faster and my metabolism is better.”

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proposal did. But the House amended Albo’s bill and made the limitations period eight years.

However, the Senate later amended HB 1476 to create a 20-year statute of limitations. Ultimately, the House joined the Senate in settling on that length of time.

Caruso said having a long statute of limitations makes it difficult to locate witnesses and records. He added that witnesses may die or their memories may fade.

In child sexual abuse cases, it is not always the perpetrator who is sued by a plaintiff, Caruso noted. He said third parties – such as schools, non-profit organizations, recreational leagues and churches – can be sued as well.

“When you’re looking at the limitations period, there has to be something that really takes into consideration a balancing of many different interests,” Caruso said.

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Memory Project creates lasting keepsakes

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Monacan High School Jazz Band member Ben Van Nest trades solos with VCU jazz professor Tony Garcia during the band’s pre-performance music clinic at the Trinity Episcopal School's Jazz Titans of Tomorrow Festival on April 9.

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James River students Oscar Guardado and Ben Rochester load up the Goodwill semi during the annual spring donation event.

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brush delicately sweeps the canvas. Colors blend, shadow and light make peace, and forms come into focus. A critical eye surveys the work. A smiling face looks back.

Another touch of paint here, an adjustment there, and the portrait nears completion. Looking around the art studio at John Tyler Community College, similar scenes unfold as student artists, poised behind their easels, put the finishing touches on a special assignment – portraits for The Memory Project.

The Memory Project is an initiative that gives children who have been abandoned, orphaned, abused or neglected a personal keepsake.

This is the fifth year in a row Professor Colin Ferguson’s upper-level painting students have participated in the project. Ferguson and his 13 students were each given a photograph of a child from which he or she creates a portrait. The completed artwork is then sent to the child as a gift. This year’s portraits feature children from Peru.

In previous years, Ferguson and his students have painted portraits of orphans from Uganda, Myanmar, Haiti and Ecuador. “We take for granted our family photo album,” says Ferguson. “These children don’t have that, but now, they’ll have a painting of themselves. They are often moved to learn that someone took the time to do this beautiful portrait for them.”

In addition to providing students with an international connection,

Ferguson says the project offers his students artistic challenges. “In a purely academic sense, it’s given my students a wide variety of people and ethnicities to paint. They’re getting the opportunity to paint people from other countries.”

Ferguson’s students, many of whom have participated in past Memory Project assignments, say they are thrilled to be creating these portraits. “I want to use my art in a way that helps society,” says Cindy Duhon. “We’ve been given this great gift, and it’s nice to use it this way.”

Mary Auerbach agrees. “It’s amazing to see them holding something you’ve had in your hands. It’s a connection. It’s special.”

As they worked on their portraits, Ferguson and his students discussed their experiences with The Memory Project. (Watch the video linked at midlothianexchange.com).

The Memory Project portraits are on display outside room A220 on the second floor of the Academic Building at John Tyler Community College’s Midlothian Campus through May 4. The artwork will then be sent to The Memory Project for delivery to the children in Peru.

Often, photographs of the children holding their portraits are sent to Ferguson and his students as a way to say thank you. The college’s participation in this project is supported by the John Tyler Community College Foundation. For more information about The Memory Project, visit www.thememoryproject.org.

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TODAY Clover Hill Tonight! - Clover Hill High School’s Theatre Department’s own student-run sketch comedy show returns to the stage for one night of comedy, music and fun. Clover Hill Tonight! comes to the new Clover Hill auditorium at 7 p.m. with $5 admission, open to anyone. The school is located at 13301 Kelly Green Ln. in Midlothian.

FRIDAY, APRIL 15 A book signing of “Paper Routes and Lawn Mowing: The 10 Basic Skill-sets for Boomers” by James River Writers author Rich Babbitt will take place from 6-8 pm at ‘Book People’ Book Store, located at 536 Granite Ave (near Patterson & Libbie).

SATURDAY, APRIL 16 The 5th annual Celebration of the Vine wine festival will be held Saturday from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. at the Chesterfield County Government Complex, located at 9901 Lori Road in Chesterfield.Enjoy wine tastings from 17 Virginia wineries and food from Gregory’s Grill, King’s Korner Catering and Strawberry Street Event Concessions. Listen to the music of Casper and Spillsheet and shop 50 craft vendors! Tickets are on sale at the Chesterfield County Chamber of Commerce office and at participating locations around Chesterfield County as well as the website at www.chesterfieldchamber.com/Celebration_of_the_Vine_Wine_Festival Spend a Saturday along the banks of the James River, enjoying the springtime and watching high school crew teams from Virginia and North Carolina compete at the James River Regatta. Four- and eight-man shells will launch from the Robious Landing Park behind James River High School beginning at 9 a.m., and will compete in 1500-meter sprints. This day-long free event is hosted by the James River High School crew team and will feature varsity and novice races. For more information, contact coach Hank Holswade, 804-357-4715, or hcholswade@msn.com, or visit www.jamesriverrowers.org.

Book Sales sponsored by the Friends of the Chesterfield County Public Library will be Saturday, April 16, from 10 a.m.3 p.m., at all nine Chesterfield County Public Libraries Browse the selection in one of the nine libraries. If you don’t find what you want, visit another library in the county. Each library offers a great selection of slightly used fiction and non-fiction books, childrens books, cds, dvds, audiotapes, and much more. Great prices, and all funds support the Chesterfield County Public Library. Book donations are welcome at all libraries. For further information call (804)745-2915.

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Above: Essence Ablack, left, and Imani Wood show their style in the “You Call It Trash, We Call It Fashion” scene in the “I AM FASHION” Fashion Show held at Manchester High School on Thursday, March 31.

Right: Genesis Arevalo and Kadeidra Riddick show off their designs for recycling newspaper. Online are photos the students who created their outfits from trash bags, Capri Sun juice bags, Pepsi cans, duck tape, Mountain Dew bottles, newspapers, and magazines, etc.

6th Annual International Food Tasting, Saturday, April 16, 2011 from 1 to 4 p.m. Food samples from Southside Virginia’s finest restaurants and caterers, great wine, live music, and a silent auction of unique items - all in a spacious art gallery, Petersburg Regional Art Center, 132 North Sycamore Street in Old Towne Petersburg. Sponsored by the Women’s Committee for the Petersburg Symphony Orchestra, proceeds benefit the orchestra and provide scholarships to music students. Tickets are $30 and are available from the following in Petersburg: At the Globe (201 N Sycamore St.), Palmore Decorating Center (1927 S Sycamore St.), or WCPSOfoodtasting5@yahoo.com.

Manchester High School Fashion Marketing, Advanced Fashion Marketing, and Advanced Marketing classes worked to plan and design the many aspects involved in presenting the "I AM FASHION" program.

The show included eight scenes: Jersey Shore, After Hours, Gone Country, Black & Yellow, Sunday Brunch, Rock Them Shorts, An Evening of Romance and You Call It Trash, We Call It Fashion.

Mark Ghaly, junior Fashion student, designed and created the show's logo. courtesy of Becky Hardison

Music Benefit for Matthew Wilson/Hodgkins Disease from 5 -11 pm at Breakers Sports Grill,located at 101 Wadsworth Drive in Richmond. The $5 admission includes music, silent auction, raffles, and much more!

5pm Emily Wilson- folk/americana; 5:45 Dave Searcy Acoustic Guitarist;The line up for the night’s music: 6:30 George Turman- Folk Singer;7:15 Kitchen Table- Acoustic Rock;8 pm Big Boss Combo- Blue Grass; 9 pm Eric Bylund Band- Blues/ Rock and 10 pm B.A. Flyers- Blues/Rock

MONDAY, APRIL 18 Overeaters Anonymous will be meeting Mondays at 1 p.m. at The Mission House located on the Central Baptist Church campus at 1510 Courthouse Road in Richmond. For more information, contact Peg at (804) 379-9558.

TUESDAY, APRIL 19 Laura Drake Davis and Renee Savits, archivists for the Civil War 150 Legacy Project, will discuss this exciting partnership between the Virginia Sesquicentennial of the American Civil War Commission and the Library of Virginia to locate and scan privately held original manuscript material concerning the Civil War. This event is free and takes place from noon until 1 pm in the conference rooms at the Library of Virginia,located at 800 East Broad Street. There is limited, free underground parking, which is accessible from either Eighth or Ninth streets. For more information about this and otehr events, call (804)692-3592.

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TUESDAY, APRIL 26 La Leche League of Richmond, offering breastfeeding support and information, meets at 10 a.m. at the Midlothian Library, 521 Coalfield Road, Midlothian. For more information, call Mary at 379-9557 or visit llli.org.

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Sesquicentennial opens the doors to our history

BY ELIZABETH FARINA editor@midlothianexchange.com

It wasn’t until I was on a family trip in my late teen years that I learned about Benedict Arnold, the hero. The general had actually once been considered extremely brave for stopping the British troops from invading the colonies through Canada during the American Revolutionary War. It wasn’t until circumstances and his personal choices led him to betray his fellow colonists, an act that swallowed all of his previous acts of bravery into an historical abyss and made his name synonymous with the word “traitor.”

The lesson I learned was that our history, no matter from what point in time, is like a prism. Launching from any point in our history, one’s perspective can be refracted into many paths.

Unlike today where audio tapes or videos are being made of World War II veterans, Holocaust survivors, and those left to take charge on the homefront for future generations, we have to dig a little deeper for the American Civil War, and not just search online for trivia. What we will find are facts and stories that extend a classroom textbook or a seminar’s novel.

The stories and facts are found on our battlefields, in our museums, in our libraries, in our courthouse’s historic documents and our families’ personal diaries, and

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sometimes even on a sign that is erected on the side of a country road. One fact turns into another, and then like a woven tapestry, a clearer picture emerges of what life was really like for our ancestors 150 years ago.

Some may object to recognizing painful moments in our nation’s history through such anniversaries. However, it is having these events that open the dialogue about the issues and such as slavery, secession, and the long-standing culture that emerged that makes anniversaries meaningful. Embracing the sesquicentennial anniversary of the American Civil War actually offers so many opportunities that extend beyond the Union Blue and the Confederate Gray.

Being open to all types of discoveries opens the possibilities of unearthing our past. Now is the time for folks to look into their families’ heritage and find out where each of our ancestors were and what they experienced during the Civil War. Maybe we’ll find nothing more than dust bunnies in an attic or find a treasure trove of information in a family Bible. Maybe we’ll find heroes and villains. Maybe we’ll find kindness and cruelty. Maybe we’ll find something contradicts or reinforces the many facts we’ve learned throughout the years. We invite you to share with the community the Civil War information you find at editor@midlothianexchange.com.

Robious Middle School students Alex Springer and Faith Hodges toured the grounds educating festival goers of the effects of plastic bags in our environment.

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Assembly continues funding for PBS

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John Radgowski and his daughter Libby performed one of many experiments in the Learning Tent, which had exhibits on the environment, recycling, and science.

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Dillon, left, and Paige Ford of Midlothian take some time to have silly fun with their hats made from recycled paper bags.

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The state Senate has ensured that Virginians will still ask that age-old question: “Can you tell me how to get to Sesame Street?”

The Senate on Wednesday night overturned Gov. Bob McDonnell’s proposal to eliminate state funding for public broadcasting over the next two years.

The Senate’s 27-13 vote doesn’t alter the 10 percent cut in funding for public broadcasting approved by the General Assembly during its regular session in February.

However, senators rebuffed McDonnell’s call to eliminate fully half of the money that public radio and television stations would receive during the coming fiscal year – and the remaining half the following year. The governor’s office said his plan would save taxpayers $4.2 million.

The House of Delegates upheld McDonnell’s budget amendment to phase out state funding for public broadcasting. However, the amendment dies if one chamber rejects it – as the Senate did.

The votes came during the General Assembly’s “reconvened session,” a one-day meeting to consider vetoes, changes to legislation and budget amendments made by the governor.

In all, the House and Senate upheld 66 of the governor’s 86 amendments to the budget. The other 20 were nixed.

Abortion Rights The General Assembly also voted on one of the most controversial amendments – a provision that would block insurance coverage for abortion, except in cases of rape, incest or life-threatening health concerns.

The Republican-controlled House easily passed McDonnell’s abortion-

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restricting measure on a 61-36 vote.

But the issue was the subject of heated debate in the Senate, where Democrats hold a slim majority.

Two Democratic senators voted with the Republican minority in favor of the restriction. The result was a tie vote that was broken by Republican Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling, allowing the restriction to pass.

Bolling also cast a tie-breaking vote in favor of McDonnell’s amendment to allocate $380,000 for an abstinence education fund.

Environmental Fines Two of the governor’s four vetoes this year dealt with the environment – and the General Assembly upheld both of them.

One bill would have allowed the state Department of Environmental Quality to impose civil penalties of up to $30,000. The other bill would have authorized the State Water Control Board to impose a civil penalty of up to $1,000 on people who fail to report certain water withdrawal information.

Since the General Assembly sustained the governor’s vetoes, both bills are dead.

Autism Insurance Both houses approved four of the five amendments that McDonnell made to a bill requiring governments and large employers to include autism services in their employee health insurance plans.

Legislators upheld McDonnell’s proposals to create a licensing board for autism therapists and to require prior authorization for services.

Lawmakers rejected McDonnell’s amendment that would have gutted the entire law if part is “invalidated by state or federal law or a court of competent jurisdiction” For more than a decade, parents of

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autistic children in Virginia pushed for a state law requiring insurers to cover autism services.

The legislation will require health insurers to pay for a set of therapies, known as applied behavior analysis, for children age 2 to 6 with autism.

The new law will apply to businesses with more than 50 employees; it also will cover public employees. The statute won’t apply to individual or small group insurance policies. Under the law, annual benefits will be limited at $35,000.

Physical Education The Senate upheld McDonnell’s veto of a bill that would have required 150 minutes of physical education in elementary and middle schools.

The measure was widely criticized as an unfunded burden on local school systems.

In a letter to the governor, several educators and school board associations wrote that “Many elementary schools throughout the Commonwealth do not have gymnasiums or other facilities sufficient to meet the requirements of this bill.”

U.Va. Renovations Both the House and Senate voted to give the University of Virginia almost $2.7 million in state bond funds to repair its landmark Rotunda. The House voted 98-1 in favor of the measure. The Senate voted 40-1.

Medical Malpractice Both the chambers of the General Assembly shot down McDonnell’s veto of a bill to raise the amount that can be awarded in medical malpractice lawsuits. The bill will raise the existing $2 million cap by $50,000 a year – until it reaches $3 million in the year 2031.

To overturn the governor’s veto, both houses must achieve a majority of two-thirds.

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“The only potential misuse would be someone claiming to have been abused when they were not,” Quayle said. “And they would be put to the same evidentiary tests that every plaintiff faces.”

Quayle said the new law is not designed to seek criminal justice, because there is no criminal statute of limitations for abuse.

“It provides another opportunity for children who have been abused to seek closure,” Quayle said.

Caruso agreed that it is important to take victims’ feelings into consideration.

But he said other opinions should be considered, too.

“It’s extremely important that we be fair and just and compassionate toward vic-

tims,” Caruso said. “That’s of paramount importance, and I think they were emphasizing that throughout the debate. But when you look at the limitations period, there has to be something that takes really into consideration a balancing of many different interests.”

The legislation has been the subject of intense discussions on the Richmond Sunlight website. Some people supported the law, saying sexually abused children are so traumatized that it can take decades for them to come to grips with what happened. But critics of the new law called it an “ambulance chaser’s dream” and said it would prompt unwarranted lawsuits.

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Richmond unveils slave trail markers

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everal hundred people gathered Sunday at the site of what was once a slave jail for the unveiling of 17 historical markers documenting Richmond’s harsh past as a center for the slave

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Led by state Delegate Delores McQuinn, who chairs the Richmond Slave Trail Commission, the crowd witnessed a historic moment: the unveiling of 17 markers that line the path of the slave trade, from south of the James River to north of Broad Street.

The ceremony took place at the Lumpkin’s Slave Jail Archeological Site, 1500 E. Franklin St., and involved several public figures, including Gov. Bob McDonnell, Mayor Dwight C. Jones and U.S. Rep. Bobby Scott.

Each speaker struck a common theme: America must not forget the past for fear of repeating the same mistakes. The speakers applauded of the Slave Trail Commission and paid homage to those who suffered from the cruel institution of slavery.

“We tell this story so that we and our children can be who we are meant to be,” said Benjamin Campbell, a commission member. “So that this city can in fact be a city of hope for the world.”

Some speakers also said that society had tried to cover up aspects of the slave trade – sometimes literally.

Some criticized Virginia Commonwealth University, for example, for paving over a slave burial ground site to make room for a parking lot.

Several people at the ceremony carried signs with such slogans as “VCU: each day you wait, you desecrate! Close the parking lot.”

The crowd applauded McDonnell for including in his budget $3.3 million to purchase the land from VCU. The land will be handed over to the city of Richmond and the Slave Trail Commission for beautification and preservation.

“This was a major accomplishment,” McQuinn said. “I applaud the governor for coming to make this historic property part of our vision for our heritage history.”

The ceremony’s keynote speaker, Mayor Jones, hailed the trail as a beacon for overcoming conflicts and issues. He said people must acknowledge and talk about their differences to move forward.

“We must also accept that we must be comfortable

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Gov. Bob McDonnell talks with one of the young students in attendance after the ceremony unveiling 17 slave markers at Lumpkin's Jail site.

making each other uncomfortable,” Jones said. “It’s OK to talk about where we come from; it’s all right to be able to speak of the differences that we have.”

After the speeches, the procession moved to a small field where the leaders of the unveiled three podiums about marker No. 15: the Lumpkin’s Jail site.

The jail, also known as “the Devil’s Half Acre,” was the largest slave trade site outside of New Orleans; more than 300,000 slaves were held at the Richmond facility.

When the owner, Robert Lumpkin, died, his widow, Mary Lumpkin, a former slave, inherited the estate. In 1867, she leased it to the Rev. Nathaniel Colver, who used the property as a school to educate freed slaves. Virginia Union University evolved from the use of this institute.

The trail is now open to residents and visitors who wish to discover a crucial part of Richmond’s history.

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9600 block of Pasture Hill Road Unknown suspect(s) entered a victim’s unlocked garage and removed a computer.

Unknown suspect(s) also cracked a rear window and moved blinds in an attempt to gain entry to another victim’s residence. Multiple unlocked vehicles in the area were entered and the property stolen.

8000 block of Secretariat Drive Property reported stolen from victim’s unlocked 2007 Dodge Durango.

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April 4 2000 block of Running Brook Lane Unknown suspect(s) removed glass from the victim’s storm door in an attempt to gain entry to the residence. There were pry marks on the wood portion of the door. Entry was not gained and at this time, nothing was reported stolen.

April 1 1300 block of Unison Drive Front window to victim’s attached shed was broken and at this time nothing was reported stolen.

1700 block of Crumpets Court Vehicles were entered and property stolen.

10000 block of Farmleigh Drive Unlocked 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser entered and property was reported stolen.

April 8 11300 block of Midlothian Turnpike Suspects taken into custody for committing fraud at several area stores.

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March 31 4800 block of Twelve Oaks Road Unknown suspects forced open the enclosed screened porch and attempted to remove a rear window to gain entry to the victim’s residence.

Entry was not gained and at this time, nothing was reported stolen.

April 8 9700 block of Farrar Court Suspect entered victim’s locked Ford Explorer and removed property.

April 2 10000 block of Wycliff Road Property reported stolen from victim’s locked detached shed.

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March 31 13900 block of Shadowridge Road Several locked residences were forcibly entered by the suspect. Property was stolen and later recovered from the suspect.

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April 1 2900 block of Oak Lake Boulevard License plates stolen from victim’s 2007 BMW.

1500 block of Koger Center Boulevard Property removed from victim’s unlocked work van while parked at the location.

400 block of Whitaker Complainant observed an unknown suspect near the victim’s shed. At this time, nothing was reported stolen.

April 6 9900 block of Oldbem Court Front door to the residence was kicked in and property was stolen.

3000 block of Kim Drive Suspects approached victim as victim left residence, pointed weapons in his face and demanded items from victim’s pockets. Suspects ordered victim to lay prone on the ground and began to go through victim’s pockets, taking money. Suspects ran from the area when witness stated the police were en route.

April 5 15200 block of Willow Hill Lane Unknown suspect(s) broke the front window to gain entry to the victim’s residence. The property was reported stolen.

April 1 6400 block of Statute Court Unknown suspect(s) removed property from victim’s unsecured Dodge pickup, which was parked in the lot.

6400 block of Holly Trace Drive Victim reported that an unknown suspect entered the vehicle and stole property.

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The Sesquicentennial begins on the fort since it would have been out of range.

In preparation for the upcoming SesquiWith the Sesquicentennial underway, there centennial of the American Civil War, and will be much happening in the Charleston the impact that war had on Virginia and area. Boat trips to Fort Sumter have been the Richmond-Petersburg area, one should available for many years and will continue. consider a visit to Charleston, S.C. It was on Once the short boat ride is complete, one April 12, 1861, that a mortar round burst can walk the hallowed area of this fort on over Fort Sumter in the harbor of Charlesa manmade island that saw the first violent ton, signaling a cannonade that would last clash of the war. There is also Fort Moultrie about 36 hours, and the beginning of a war which played a part in this battle, as well as that would last almost exactly four years, un- in the Revolutionary War, and is located on til April 9, 1865, when General Robert E. Lee Sullivan’s Island, across the Ashley River and surrendered the Army of Northern Virginia northeast of Fort Sumter. at Appomattox.

One location to obtain information about On April 12, 2011, 150 years later, cannon the war can be found at the City Market. fire again sounded in this Southern city. This It is here that the United Daughters of the time, it was for the purpose of commemora- Confederacy have The Confederate Museum, tion – the first time it was deadly serious. located on the second floor, which contains No visit to Charleston would be comnumerous artifacts of that war, from flags to plete without at least a trip to the area of the currency, buttons to sabers. One may also historic district known as “The Battery�. It is hear the tune “Dixie� or the “Bonnie Blue from here that one can see the small pinFlag� being played as you enter, and with point called Fort Sumter, which sits approxi- good fortune, the Director of the museum, mately two and one-half miles to the east, June Murray Wells may be there. This silver and attempt to visualize the bombardment haired lady, who lists as one of her credentials that took place back in 1861. However, the being the Ex-President General, U.D.C., will concrete seawall, the ever present tourists, the gladly talk of the museum and the war, and manicured grounds area, and yes, the silent even current politics if you are so inclined. concrete filled mortars and cannon stand She may assist in one’s understanding of the with neat pyramids of cannonballs stacked mindset of that period by those who were nearby, may make such a visualization a tad not that far removed in time from when they difficult. Consider this - you would be much fought against the King and his taxation of like the hundreds that left their homes in the the colonies. It is a perspective that definitely early morning hours to go to “The Battery� will improve one’s own understanding of the to watch the bombardment 15 decades ago. conflict, and it only costs five Yankee dollars While certainly there were some troops at to tour the museum. this location, it is doubtful that any fired Just below and behind the museum is

BY ERIC MILLIRONS Special Correspondent

Bon Air Library presents local 'Habitual Hiker' author on April 19 The Chesterfield County Public Library is pleased to announce a presentation by award-winning local author, Leonard M. Adkins. Profiled

by Backpacker magazine, and referred to as “The Habitual Hiker,� Adkins has hiked the entire Appalachian Trail five times, walked more than 19,000 miles exploring the backcountry areas of North America, Europe, and the Caribbean, and is the author of 16 books about the outdoors and travel. He has aided the Appalachian Trail Conservancy in protecting endangered plants by being a Natural Heritage Monitor and a ridgerunner. He has been on the Roanoke Appalachian Trail Club’s Board of Directors and a volunteer maintainer of the trail near McAfee Knob.

Among others, his photographs and articles have appeared in Islands, Backpacker, and Caribbean Travel and Life. His book,

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The Appalachian Trail: A Visitor’s Companion, was presented the Society of American Travel Writers Foundation’s Lowell Thomas Journalism Award. Wildflowers of the Appalachian Trail won the National Outdoor Book Award, ForeWord Magazine’s Book of the Year, and a Virginia Literary Award nomination. He is currently the Roanoke Walks columnist for The Roanoker, The Hike writer for Blue Ridge Country, and the hiking blogger for Blue Ridge Outdoors.

Adkins shares his love of the natural world by presenting multimedia programs about his trips. All presentations will begin at 7 pm.

On Tuesday, April 19, at the Bon Air Library and on Wednesday, April 20, at the Chester Library, Adkins will present Haute Randonee Pyrenneenne (Pyrenees High Route): From the Atlantic to the Mediterranean—Europe’s second highest mountain

range forms the border of France and Spain. As a member of an American/Canadian/French expedition, Leonard walked the length of the Pyrenees from the Atlantic to the Mediterranean.

Negotiating the un-marked Haute Randonee Pyreneene, the trek traversed terrain more rugged than the U.S. Rockies, passing through fog-shrouded sheep lands of Basque Country, winding by bizarre karst formations and using hand laid stone pathways—built during the Roman Empire days—to cross steep passes into isolated hamlets that have changed little since the 12th and 13th centuries. Warm gentle breezes caress the wiry vineyards of Catalonia as the mountains drop to the sea.

Adkins will be available for book signings before and after each program. You may learn more about him at www.habitualhiker.com.

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the open air City Market.

The market is a bustling area with throngs of tourists and vendors, selling and buying just about everything; however, it is the sweetgrass basket that will immediately catch your eye.

For over 300 years, the descendants of slaves brought into South Carolina have been weaving these baskets from sweetgrass, often mixed with other plants such as bulrushes, to make a basket that has changed from being very functional, used for storage or to separate the rice grains from the chaff, to one that is an art form. While there may be instruction manuals on how to actually weave the baskets, there were none in evidence in the market. Rather, both old and young sit around with the fibers making beautiful works of art. They are pricey, but each is unique and carries years of craftsmanship in each weave.

Also in the market area can be found the carriage tours. While the romantic can opt for a private carriage, the cost is approximately $125 for an hour, most tourists select the group carriages that transport about 12 – 14 people at a cost of about $20 per person.

In an effort to reduce congestion, there has been a change in the manner in which carriages access the historic district. Only 20 are allowed on the streets at any one time and they are metered by the city at a point near

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the market. There are also three different areas that the carriages serve, so your tour may not incorporate every house or historic location that you desire. Still, it is a fun way to see the old part of town and to become informed by the knowledgeable guides If your vacation plans take you to the Charleston area, stop in and see where the war began. Over the coming months, tour the Virginia battlefields, being certain to take in the local commemorations, and wind up at Appomattox Court House, where the war, at least the war in Virginia, came to an end.

After all, it is part of our shared history and heritage.

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Spring into the local Garden Week tours Richmond Garden Week Complete information at www.VAGardenWeek.org. Address for picking up printed guidebooks: The Garden Club of Virginia, Kent-Valentine House, 12 East Franklin St., Richmond, VA 23219; phone (804)644-7776.

Full tickets, $35 per person per day purchased in advance, $40 per person purchased on tour; $20 for single-site admission. Children 6-12, $20; five and under, free. Cut-off for advance ticket sales at local locations is Mon., April 18, at noon. No credit cards accepted except in advance, online at www.VAGardenWeek.org. No refunds.

Lunch will be available, by advance reservation only, at historic Agecroft Hall, 4305 Sulgrave Rd., 11 am-2 pm, Thurs., April 21; $16 includes admission to Agecroft gardens.

Menus posted for reservation at www.agecrofthall.com.

In celebration of Historic Garden Week, Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden will have extended hours on Thurs., April 21, until 9 pm., including a wine-tasting, 5-7 pm, with live music and tours of historic Bloemendaal House; the event requires an admission ticket to the garden as well as a $10 wine-tasting ticket.

All proceeds from Historic Garden Week go toward historical-garden and landscape- preservation throughout Virginia. In downtown Richmond, you can see two good examples of how these funds have been used -- at St. John’s Mews and in the John Marshall House garden.

St. John’s Mews, located west of historic St. John’s Church in Richmond’s Church Hill district is a lovely, quiet spot. The Garden Club of Virginia created the restful community garden, including the brick wall with ornamental, cast-iron panels containing examples of decorative ironwork produced by Richmond foundries in the 19th century. Maintained by Historic Richmond Foundation, the garden plan incorporates the original cobblestone in the alley and includes boxwood, flowering shrubs and ground covers.

The garden behind the John Marshall House, 816 East Marshall St., was designed by Kenneth Higgins, the husband of a descendant of the Marshall Family. With a square herb garden surrounding the sundial reproduction of the original in Preservation Virginia’s collection, the garden was installed by the Garden Club of Virginia and dedicated in July 1976.

Between 1994-95, the American Herb Society, Virginia Commonwealth Unit, restored the garden with bulbs, annuals and herbs appropriate for an 18th century household. The House staff and the Virginia Commonwealth Unit maintain the garden.

Two magnificent, old oaks greeted me in a focal point among the terraced garden front of the first stop -- on the south side of levels extending outward from back of the Cary Street Road after crossing the Hugue- house, beginning with a parteered boxwood not Bridge --106 Westmoreland Place, a garden. The creative use of interior wood at 1953 Georgian Revival home. More mature 4712 Rolfe Road -- right trees are in the Charles Gillette garden, around the corner – is where there’s a hidden spot for comdistinctive, with wood posting an obviously large supply of insets among limeBY MARTHA STEGER special correspondent fall leaves. stone squares in The next closest home, 4601 Lilac the entry-hall floor istoric Garden Week visitors Lane, off Old Locke Lane, and exceptional who love walking are in luck millwork in the this year with Richmond’s three showcases some of the magnolias from wainscoting, chair tours, all of which are walking railing and crown moldtours on flat terrain. Few better ways exist ing in the hall and formal for experiencing springtime than strollrooms. ing amidst gardens and grounds in bloom Tour visitors will be – especially when the backdrop for every welcomed to 4705 Rolfe blooming thing is newly sprung, lush grass Road for refreshments, (but don’t walk on the grass!) and tree 2-3:30 pm, by “Sea Monkey,” leaves whose buds are practically popping a goggled monkey riding a fish in before our eyes. the front yard. This is one of the Trees don’t get noticed nearly so much creative Richmond fish auctioned as the blossoms and the homes’ interior several years ago for the benefit of woodwork do during Garden Week area charities.

-- unless visitors jourI concluded with the quarter-mile ney to the sprawling walk to the 1914 home at 4701 Cary countryside, as on Street Road, whose renovations I’d noAlbemarle/Charlotticed from the road over the past couple tesville’s Country of years, primarily the white cedar roof Gardens tour, or replacement, remarkable for its curved in old plantation overlapping shingles. With Cary Street settings such as that Road being such a busy corridor, the along historic Route owners have given a lot of attention to 5 between Richmond their yard at the rear of the house, includand Williamsburg. ing a new pool With Richmond Arbor with parapet Day 2011 this Saturday fencing that -- the first day of Historic helps create a Garden Week, it’s appropriate quiet retreat. to acknowledge the trees that In an era play a vital role in the landscapes when new suburof the homes and gardens on ban neighborhoods the tours.

PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY MARTHA STEGER usually lack mature Both the April 19th Hampton This whimsical “Sea Monkey,” depicting a monkey astride a fish, is in the Gardens/Cary Street Road tour front yard at 4705 Rolfe Road. It was among the "fish" sculptures auctioned trees – and privacy often means putting and the April 21st Westmoreland several years ago to benefit area charities. up fences instead of Place/Windsor Farms tour -- an the original magnolia allee planned by Gil- creative landscaping, the mature trees in easy 10 miles’ drive east of Midlothian -this century-old neighborhood help achieve showcase beautiful trees including towering lette. From here, it’s off to Westmoreland Place to walk south around the corner to privacy as well as a strong sense of place, oaks, river birch, black maple, Little Gem magnolias and ornamental hawthorne trees. 4700 Pocahontas Avenue, where a variety of a connectedness to the land. A day here mature trees awaits, along with established might be 10 miles – or a world away -- for This year I scoped out the Westmoreland those of us who come as Historic Garden Place/Windsor Farms tour (Thurs., 10 a.m.- rhododendron and English boxwood.

Visitors more interested in interiors Week pilgrims.

4:30 p.m.) because the community’s WestMartha Steger is a Midlothian-based won’t be disappointed at the next house, a moreland Place field, in the heart of the member of the Society of American Travel 1970s Dutch Colonial at 4709 Pocahontas tour area, will be available for parking on Writers whose work recently received two Avenue.

The talents of the designer-owner the 21st (weather permitting) – an added first-place awards in Virginia Press Women’s show through in the well-planned, extenconvenience. I drove the 10 miles, parked 2011 Communications Contest – one for Spesive renovations and in painted, patterned, cialty Articles, History and one for Informamy car and walked to seven homes in less tional Columns. than a mile-and-a-half – with gorgeous, old wood floors designed by the owner.

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he Chesterfield Historical Society, in cooperation with the Department of Parks and Recreation, will be hosting its Annual Heirloom Tomato Plant Sale at the Chesterfield County Museum on Friday, April 15 from 11 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. and during the Celebration of the Vine Festival on Saturday, April 16 from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. (admission to Wine Festival will be required to access the Museum on Saturday, April 16).

Heirloom tomatoes are colorful, flavorful treasures whose seeds are passed down from generation to generation. Popular varieties such as Cherokee Purple and Mortgage Lifter will be available as well as hard-tofind types such as Fuzzy Peach, Opalka and Grandfather Ashlock. In addition to over

two dozen unusual tomato varieties, this fundraiser will also feature basil and other heirloom plants.

Support the preservation of Chesterfield's local history, and get a jump on spring planting. For more information on the plant sale, call the County Museum at (804)768-7311.

As the center for Chesterfield County history, the mission of the CHSV is to collect, preserve, interpret, and promote the county’s past for the education and enjoyment of present and future generations For more information, please call (804)768-7311 or visit www.chesterfieldhistory.com courtesy of Pat Roble, Museum Associate Chesterfield County Museum

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Bradford Burgess spent most of last Monday's national championship game in his room, studying for a Spanish class and occasionally watching another channel.

It was too difficult to watch the game, but he finally switched over and took in the last three minutes of Connecticut's victory over Butler.

That's when the scope of what Virginia Commonwealth accomplished — and the dream of more — really set in for the junior from Midlothian.

VCU's Final Four journey is a feat that seemed out of reach for many reasons. That the underdog Rams made it happen, seemingly with ease while staggering some big-name programs, gave people PHOTO BY JIM MCCONNELL a feel-good story around which to Monacan catcher Dustin Woody waits for a throw from the outfield as Cosby's Christian Hamlett crosses the plate in the sixth inning. rally.

Burgess wishes the tale could have lasted for two more wins. VCU lost to Butler 70-62 in the semifinals.

"I was just thinking about the history we made, setting an NCAA record for amount of 3-pointers [61] we made in the tournament, winning five games to get to the Final Four, just the way we beat teams

BY JIM MCCONNELL the game at 3 in the third inning, by certain margins," he said. "Just jmcconnell@midlothianexchange.com the Chiefs responded again. Kevin the whole experience."

McCollum led off the top of the It’s been said that the scoreTime to dwell didn't come for board doesn’t lie. Well, it doesn’t fourth with a double, Brandon senior guard Brandon Rozzell until Granger followed with a single and always tell the whole truth, Tuesday. That's when the coaches both scored on a single by Jordan either. told the Rams that after a week Staib.

Case in point: Wednesday’s off, they would get back to doing Trailing 5-4, Cosby coach Tim Dominion District baseball individual workouts. game between Cosby and Mona- Lowery implored his players to stop "It actually hit me that my career “giving away at-bats” when they can. While the scoreboard said is over," the Highland Springs nacame to the plate in the bottom of the Titans won 15-5 in a game tive said. "But we went out on top that ended after six innings due the sixth. in a great way: making history."

“I told them, ‘If we go ahead to the mercy rule, anyone who The Rams have become celebhere, we win the ballgame,’” Lowery actually saw the game knows rities the past few weeks. Senior said. it was much more competitive guard Joey Rodriguez appeared on Nine hits, two errors and a walk than that.

George Lopez's late-night show. later, Cosby (6-1 overall, 4-0 disIn fact, the visiting Chiefs Rozzell threw out one of the first (who picked up their first win of trict) had put the game away with pitches at the Flying Squirrels' the season Thursday against Clo- an 11-run explosion and Lowery season opener. The Rams were ver Hill) built a 3-0 lead in their was accepting congratulations for honored by the Virginia General the 350th career victory. first at-bat and gave the Titans Assembly.

“I’ve been fortunate to have all they could handle for the first As he was doing a phone good ballplayers,” he added. “I’ve five innings. interview Thursday and trying to tried to teach some life lessons “Our whole team really work as a student assistant, Burgess wanted it,” Monacan coach Jerry along the way and things have stopped to give an autograph. worked out for us.”

Mann said. “Hats off to Cosby.

He figures the craziness probably Christian Hamlett had two They’re a good team and they won't calm down until well after doubles and two RBIs during the know how to win. We just need the semester ends. decisive rally. Hunter Williams and to learn how to finish.”

"You can hardly walk 10 steps Lowery each had two-run doubles Monacan certainly didn’t look now without somebody asking for and Evan Plumley added a two-run like an 0-6 team when it used an autograph or giving you consingle, while Tim Perry and Garrett Dustin Woody’s RBI double, a gratulations or giving you a hug," Birnbaum each had RBI hits. sacrifice fly by Jalen Carter and he said.

Monacan used three pitchers in Nick Williamson’s run-scoring Not that he was complaining. the inning – Corey Ambers, Jordan single to put Cosby in a threePHOTO BY JIM MCCONNELL "We're definitely being humble run hole.

Cosby junior Daniel Byrd picked up the win with 2 1/3 innings and appreciative," he said. "It's a of shutout relief against Monacan.

After the Titans rallied to tie TITANS P8 great feeling that we're getting the support."

Rozzell will graduate after this semester with a degree in psychology. He hopes to continue to play professionally, then become a From a Richmond Revolution press release drive leading to an Anthony Jones (6-2, 220, night. Lipscomb sat out this game after tearing guidance counselor and high school ligaments in his finger during the Revolution’s coach.

Troy) touchdown that gave the home team a The Richmond Revolution lost a bid to win He and Burgess said they will game last week in Green Bay. After some heavy 10-6 lead. their second divisional game of the season remember many snapshots from bidding, the jersey fetched $200 for the Virginia After the 90-second timing rules came into Saturday, falling 25-14 to the Reading Express the three weeks. One, though, will Cancer Patient Fund. effect in the first half, Express QB Chris Malat SportsQuest. stand above the rest.

As the second half got underway neither leo (6-3, 225, Northwestern) threw two quick Rain fell throughout the evening, ground"We made it to the Final Four," team could get anything going offensively, as a touchdowns, putting the Express up 19-10 at ing both teams and hampering the flow of the Burgess said. "That's something not total of 10 points were scored in the half. the half. game. too many people can say. That's Parker converted a fi eld goal and immediDuring halftime the rain got heavier, but A sustained drive by Reading (4-2) got the probably the greatest thing that I'll ately pinned the next kickoff into the corner, the Revolution were still able to host a live Express on the scoreboard first, but Richmond cherish." leaving it unable to be returned out of the auction for Andre Lipscomb's No. 24 jersey.

K Justin Parker (5-9, 175, Virginia State) The Revolution players were wearing specially answered with a 40-yard field goal. From there, Tim Pearrell is a sports writer for the REVOLUTION P8 Richmond Times-Dispatch designed purple jerseys for Cancer Awareness the Revolution (1-5) managed to sustain a long

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No scholarship, no problem for Midlothian basketball star Johnston working hard to prove he can play in ACC

BY JIM MCCONNELL jmcconnell@midlothianexchange.com

Will Johnston has wanted to attend Virginia Tech for as long as he can remember.

He also wanted to play college basketball.

But when Division I scholarship offers weren’t forthcoming, the Midlothian High School standout came up with a compromise that he hopes will give him an opportunity to accomplish both goals.

Johnston, the Trojans’ leader in just about every statistical category during a senior season in which he

was selected to the all-Dominion District first team for the second time, will try out for Virginia Tech’s men’s basketball team as a walk-on in the fall.

The Hokies have landed perhaps the most highly touted recruiting class in school history for the 2011-12 season, led by gifted combo forward Dorian FinneySmith of two-time Group AAA state champion I.C. Norcom.

Johnston’s challenge is convincing Virginia Tech coach Seth Greenberg and his assistants that he doesn’t need a scholarship to

hold his own in the ultra-competitive Atlantic Coast Conference.

“I’m just going to put in all the work I can and hope for the best,” Johnston said recently.

The 6-foot-2 Johnston already has one skill that made him an extremely attractive recruit for the many smaller schools that have wooed him: he has virtually unlimited range on his jump shot, which he demonstrated by winning the three-point shooting FILE PHOTO

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Midlothian's Will Johnston plans to walk on at Virginia Tech next season.

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James River hosting regatta Spend a Saturday along the banks of the James, enjoying the springtime and watching high school crew teams from Virginia and North Carolina compete at the James River Regatta.

Four- and eight-man shells will launch from the Robious Landing Park behind James River High School beginning this Saturday at 9 a.m., and will compete in 1500-meter sprints.

This day-long free event is hosted by the James River High School crew team and will feature varsity and novice races.

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Cosby's Luke Lowery follows the flight of his foul pop as Monacan catcher Dustin Woody prepares to give chase.

TITANS from P7 Staib and finally Woody – but had no luck stopping Cosby's offense once the Titans got rolling.

“We realized we were playing bad baseball,” said Cosby catcher Luke Lowery, who had two hits in the sixth inning and finished 3 for 5 with three runs scored and three RBIs. “They were doing everything right and we were doing everything wrong.

Once we got the lead, we were more relaxed and our bats finally came alive.”

The Titans’ comeback might not have been possible without an impressive pitching performance by Daniel Byrd. The junior righthander replaced Birnbaum with two runners on base and two outs in the fourth inning, escaped that jam and blanked Monacan over the final two innings.

Byrd struck out four of the nine hitters he faced, using an effective curveball to keep the Chiefs off-balance, and allowed only two baserunners (both on walks).

Woody, who had one of Monacan’s nine hits, scored a run and drove in another,

Chalkley Elementary School will host its seventh annual 5K and Kids Fun Run on May 7.

Check-in will begin at 9 a.m. The 5K starts at 10, with the 1/4-mile Kids Fun Run slated to begin 10 minutes later.

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Monacan holding golf tournament 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.

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Monacan's Brandon Granger (right) and Kevin McCollum celebrate after Jordan Staib's tworun single gave the Chiefs a 5-3 lead in the fourth inning.

said his team’s performance over the first five innings was more proof that the Chiefs play to the level of their competition.

“They probably thought they were going to blow us out when we stepped on the

field because of our record, but we’ve played better against every good team on our schedule so far,” he said.

Luke Lowery acknowledged the Titans might have been “a little overconfident,” but it didn’t take long for

them to realize Monacan wasn’t just going to lay down and hand them the win.

“I give them a lot of credit for playing so well,” he added.

“They came in gunning for us and it was a good game all around.”

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contest prior to the 804 AllStar Game April 2 at Virginia State University.

Johnston buried his last four attempts to beat out Hopewell’s Pedro Berrios and Hanover’s Greg Lewis in the final round of the competition.

He also displayed underrated athleticism during the actual game, scoring 16 points and dishing out five assists to go with a team-high eight rebounds as his South squad dropped a 113-110 decision.

Midlothian coach David Brohl, who coached the South along with Chesterfield Community’s Toby Campbell, said several All-Stars who had never seen Johnston play “were looking at each other like, ‘Who is this kid?’”

Later, a couple of Johnston’s South teammates told Brohl, “Will’s ballin’.”

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“I knew Will was going to win the three-point contest.

I’ve been telling everybody he’s the best long-range shooter in the area,” said Brohl, who coached Johnston for only his senior season at Midlothian. “For him to play as well as he did with all that talent on the court was nice.”

Johnston acknowledged he looked forward to the AllStar game as a rare opportunity to play alongside – and test himself against – a higher

level of competition than he had during his high school career.

“I haven’t played against talent that good since AAU,” he said. “I feel like I play up to my competition. Playing with more skilled guys, I could really show my stuff.”

Even though he could conceivably be a major contributor for a smaller school, Johnston isn’t second-guessing his decision to enroll at Virginia Tech.

“I couldn’t picture myself anywhere else,” he added.

He’s not leaving his basketball future to chance, either. He exchanged e-mails with Greenberg last year, informing Tech’s coach of his plans to walk on as a freshman. Brohl, likewise, has maintained open lines of communication with Tech assistant James Johnson.

Johnston also is working with CJW Sports Medicine trainers to improve his strength, flexibility and explosive quickness, while working on his basketball skills every day after school.

“I’m pretty much going to be playing every day,” he said.

If he’s unable to secure a walk-on spot with the Hokies, Johnston insisted he’d have no problem playing intramurals – and as he looks forward to the next chapter in his life, he has no regrets about the end of his high school basketball career.

“I definitely feel like I’ve gotten out of it what I wanted to,” he added.

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