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Even with moderate winds, on-again and off-again downpours, high fast-moving rough waters carrying debris towards the teams, the natural obstacles didn’t deter the rowers from doing what they do best in the water during the 2011 James River Regatta. The event was hosted on Saturday, April 16 by the Rapids of James River High School. Full story on page 9.

'Shattering the secrecy' about suicide son, whom she described as a successful athlete and student, struggled y name is Alex Slusher, sometimes. Although Stuart was not and on Mother’s Day medically diagnosed with depression, " 2009, my son Stuart, who the mom recalled wondering if her was 17 at the time, com- son was depressed. She shared that at mitted suicide,” said the mother. one point she thought about talking Since her son’s death, Slusher has with him and asking if he had thoughts become an advocate for educating about suicide, but decided not to students and parents about suicide because she didn’t want to give him any prevention and depression. She was ideas. one of several speakers at a community “That is such a fallacy that we all forum on teen depression and suicide have. It’s the worst thing you can do called "Shattering the Secrecy, Part II" is not talk about it. The best thing presented by Family Advocacy Creating you can do is to bring it up because Education and Services and co-sponyou’re not giving them an idea. They’ve sored by the Virginia Department of already got it,” Slusher said.

Health held in late March.

Slusher said she recognized that her

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According to the Virginia Department of Health’s most recent vital statistics, suicide ranked 11th for cause of death among residents. The rate in Chesterfield County comprised nearly 25 percent of suicide-related deaths of all ages in 2009 for the 15th health planning district, which includes seven surrounding counties and the city of Richmond. Suicide is the third leading cause of death among 10- to 24-yearolds in the state.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker Kim Giancaspro of James River Psychotherapy noted that early intervention is critical.

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Local artist captures celebration of faces

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young girl’s smile beams from the unfinished watercolor portrait on the easel. Above, firmly clipped in place, a young boy’s grin shows the growing confidence that is captured with a brush. Framed on the south wall of the home, a toddler is forever fascinated with the boo-boo on her hand. The finished portrait displayed on the oversized table radiates the happiness of the bride on her wedding day. “Portraits are living celebrations, living centerpieces to a home,” said Midlothian-based artist Donna Campbell Allen.

Allen’s current work began to evolve more than two decades ago when she was a fashion illustrator in retail advertising. The artist, who grew up near Pittsburgh, Penn., attended The Ivy School of Professional Art. She was fascinated with drawing clothing and the human figure and finally, with the help of her art mentors, decided between designing clothing and being a fashion illustrator. “Do I want to sew or draw? I

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Way to go Reams Elementary Reams Elementary School students celebrated their big achievment in the school's “Book It” program from Pizza Hut. The students set a school-wide goal of reading 8,000 books by March. They far exceeded their goal by reading 19,347 books! The event at the “Reams International Raceway” (bus loop) included a celebratory lap by Principal Mary Dunn (pictured above) and Asst. Principal Shirley Hayes followed by ice cream for the students. Reams Elementary School reading team, Melinda Gerrald, Linda Huffine, and Caroline Head, organized and planned the celebration. courtesy of Meghan Dorgan PHOTO BY ELIZABETH FARINA

Midlothian-based artist Donna Campbell Allen works on a watercolor portrait for a client at her home studio.

agreed whole-heartedly that I wanted to draw,” Allen said.

Miller & Rhoads brought Allen to Richmond in 1985.

She loved working for the store and was the first and only video Snow Queen. After the store closed, she married and became a mom to three children, who are now 15, 13, and 11. “I decided to stay at home, so I started do-

ing some portrait work,” the artist explained.

Portrait work, the mom said, has been one of greatest blessings to her soul. “In all of my art days and all of my art experience, there’s just something about the human form and face. It draws me. I just get lost in a face. I can’t take long enough to do an eye or a nose or a set of

teeth,” Allen said.

The commissioned work begins with a photo session where Allen learns as much as possible about her upcoming subject. “I get a lot of from that experience,” she said. “I ask a lot of questions.

I try to find a topic that makes them light up.”

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‘Tavern Talk’ features New Millennium Studios owners Tim Reid and Daphne Maxwell Reid will be the featured guests at “Tavern Talk” on April 25 at Howlett’s Tavern in Chester, to benefit the Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia (CHSV).

Tim Reid, the Emmy-nominated actor, director, and producer, has been a mainstay in the entertainment industry for the last three decades. He starred as “Venus Flytrap” on the legendary CBS television series “WKRP in Cincinnati” from 1978-1982. Reid has had many starring roles over the years in several television series, including “The Richard Pryor Show”, “Simon & Simon”, “Frank’s Place”, “Snoops”, “Save Our Streets” and the hit WB series, “Sister, Sister”.

Daphne Maxwell Reid is known as Aunt Viv on NBC’s hit comedy, “The Fresh Prince of Bel Air”. She is also known for her role of mortician/embalmer Hannah Griffin on the CBS comedy series “Frank’s Place”. She starred as Mickie Dennis on “Snoops” for CBS. In 1998 and 1999, she has

played the bawdy hooker Eartha on Showtime’s “Linc’s”. In 2003 and 2004, she had the pleasure of working on UPN’s hit comedy “Eve” as boyfriend JT’s mother, Frances Hunter and recently she played Juanita Lawrence in “Let’s Stay Together” on BET. In 1997, Tim and Daphne took a giant step and brought together investors to build their own film studio. As cofounders of New Millennium Studios in Petersburg, Virginia, they have set the stage toward becoming a major player in the business of movie making for the new millennium. They have produced 5 television series to help launch the cable network TVOne, as well as a nationally syndicated series called “American Legacy Television”, which is currently seen in 120 markets. New Millennium Studios is the first full-service film studio in Virginia. Through the years, both Tim and Daphne have felt a deep responsibility to give back to the community and as a result of their tireless efforts and generosity, have been

honored by many organizations.

“Tavern Talk” offers patrons at Howlett’s Restaurant & Tavern in Chester an opportunity to meet and submit questions to influential local, state and national personalities. The monthly event is presented from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the main dining area at Howlett’s, located at 3530 Festival Park Plaza, Chester (23831). Dinner reservations are required; please call (804)930-1034.

A percentage of that day’s food sales will benefit the Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia.

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)796-7121 or visit www.chesterfieldhistory.com

Third annual Interfaith 'trialogue' begins April 28 Bon Air Presbyterian Church, Bon Air United Methodist Church, OR AMI Congregation, Virginia Muslim Coalition for Public Affairs, St. Edward the Confessor Catholic Church and the Islamic Center of Virginia are launching their third annual interfaith dialogue in 2011.

The aim of the dialogue is to deepening mutual understanding and appreciation between the three Abrahamic

religious communities. The three communities will meet three evenings in April and May to understand each other traditions and build better relations. The organizers stressed the importance of such dialogue because it helps appreciate the respective faiths as good neighbors and will lead to goodwill and mutual understanding and provide a model of neighborhood harmony in Chesterfield County and the region. They see these Interfaith trialogue gatherings as important opportunities to addates dress together religious, sessions begin at 7 p.m. ethical and moral issues facing the Richmond April 28: OR AMI, located at 9201 West Huguenot Rd, Richmond region. The organizers (23235) stressed that one does not need uniformity to May 5: St. Edward the Confessor seek common grounds.

Catholic Church, located at 2700 All three communities Dolfield Drive, Richmond (23235) will also hold a joint May 12: Islamic Center of Virginia, community service located at 1241 Buford Road, Rich- project with Crestwood mond (23235) Elementary School. The events are open to the The Community Service Project will be held on May 1 from 2-6 pm. public and start at 7 at Crestwood Elementary. The p.m. Free Parking and school is located at 7600 Whitting- refreshments will be ton Drive in Richmond, (23225) available.

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Manakin Episcopal Church packages meals for 30,000 in under three hours One hundred forty-seven volunteers recently gathered at Manakin Episcopal Church, 985 Huguenot Trail, on a Saturday morning at 9 a.m. and had packaged 30,000 meals for the relief of world hunger before 11:30 a.m. The program, Stop Hunger Now, is an international meal-packaging program established in 1998 that predominantly provides meals to support feeding programs in schools and orphanages around the world.

“This is a pivotal step because children in impoverished areas are often sent to school if they will be fed,” said Richmond’s Dominic Alexander, with whom Manakin coordinated its effort, “and the education they receive is the turning point at which many negative factors can be overcome, and communities can begin to heal themselves.”

The volunteers at Manakin Episcopal Church included 117 church members -- some of them children -- and 40 members of the West Richmond Rotary Club. Using Stop Hunger Now’s engaging and fun assembly-line process, the group was able to provide highly nutritious, dehydrated food comprising rice, soy, vegetables, flavoring and 21 essential vitamins and minerals.

Costing approximately 25 cents to make, each package is easy to transport, store and distribute to those in greatest need.

Stop Hunger Now’s literature points out that someone dies of hunger in the world every three seconds, with the majority of deaths being young children. In developing countries, 10.9 million children under age five die each year.

More information at www.stophungernow. org. To arrange a Stop Hunger Now event locally, contact Dominic Alexander via e-mail at dalexander@stophungernow.org or call (928)499-7222. courtesy of Martha Steger

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Volunteers prepare meals on the 'assembly' line during a Stop Hunger Now event at Manakin Episcopal Church.

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The Chesterfield County Police Department’s Citizens’ Academy held its 24th graduation ceremony on Tuesday, April 19.

The class of 25 graduates joined the more than 600 county residents who have already completed the Senior Citizens’ or Citizens’ academies, which were first offered in 1999.

The academy includes visual presentations, questionand-answer sessions, tours and a variety of practical exercises. Program participants tour police headquarters, see communication officers handling 911 calls in the Emergency Communications Center, operate police RADAR and much more.

The department believes graduates of the Citizens’ Academy play an important partner role in helping it ensure that Chesterfield County is the safest and most secure community of its size in the U.S. Tuesday’s graduation ceremony took place at the PHOTO BY ELIZABETH FARINA Clover Hill Police Support Michael Frodgatt,5, tries to figure out the colonial-era toy Jacobs Ladder during the 230th anniversary weekend events Facility, located at 2730 Hicks Road. Col. Thierry Dupuis, of the 1781 Battle of Petersburg at Historic Battersea. Hear chief of police, presented the sounds and see the sites from the battlefield online at www.midlothianexchange.com each graduate with a certificate. courtesy of Chesterfield County

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SATURDAY, APRIL 23 Richmond Earth Day Festival will be held from noon until 7 p.m. 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th Streets at Hull Street in the New Manchester District will be blocked off and filled with vendors, artists, farmers, and fun activities for all ages. Join the fun, riverside, at the James River Fish Fest or kick back and enjoy live music performances from local bands: Rattlemouth, Exebelle & the Rusted Cavalcade, Amazing Ghost, Black Girls, Horsehead, and more. Learn more about the event at earthdayrichmond.org.

Due to forecasted inclement weather, the Chesterfield County Parks and Recreation Department has rescheduled its annual Easter Egg Hunt and Extravaganza at 11 a.m.-1 p.m., at the Bensley Community Building, 2900 Drewry’s Bluff Road. Meet the Easter Bunny and collect candy eggs. The Easter egg hunt will begin promptly at 11 a.m. Children will be grouped by age.

For more information, call (804) 275-5321.

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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.

Family Advocacy Creating Education and Services will host a networking social from 7 - 8:30 p.m. at the Faces Center, located at 11601 Lucks Lane in Midlothian. Learn about FACES organization’s sharing, caring, and advocating for better services and supporting each other and families in the community.

LIght refreshments will be served. For more information, visit www.FACESVA.org

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27 Veteran and co-founder of Families of the Wounded Fund Bill Haneke and author Jane Walker Chapin presents “Trust Not, a memoir co-authored by Bill Haneke and Jane Walker Chapin” at Episcopal Church of the Redeemer Parish Hall Foyer, located at 2341 Winterfield Road in Midlothian. Doors open at 4 p.m. Haneke will present the book at 6 p.m. Books will not be sold at the event, but may be purchased through Amazon.com.

Join the Chesterfield County Chamber of Commerce and Cross Creek Nursery & Landscaping for Chamber Night Out from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Cross Creek Nursery & Landscaping is located at 501 Courthouse Road, Richmond (23236).Register at www.chesterfieldchamber.com

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Observation of a Gold Star Mom: mother of fallen soldier speaks at women’s history event Historic re-enactors, poetry readings and the observations of a Gold Star Mom were the highlights of a Women’s History Month observance held in the Transportation School auditorium at Fort Lee at the end of March.

Nearly 200 people attended the event, which was sponsored by the 244th Quartermaster Battalion, part of the 23rd QM Brigade, and the Installation Equal Opportunity Office.

They listened intently as Chief Warrant Officer 5 Candis Martin, the quartermaster personnel development warrant officer in the Office of the Quartermaster General, told a story about two women who found great strength to make a difference in others’ lives.

She recognized Juliette Gordon Low, who founded Girl Scouts of America, and Grace Darling Sielbold, who founded the American Gold Star Mothers group, which is comprised of mothers who have lost a son or daughter in the service of their country.

“Together, those two organizations have done so much for so many, all because of the strength of a woman,” said Martin. “We all know a Girl Scout – most of us wore the uniform. You may or may not know a Gold Star Mother, but if you have seen the goodness happening within our veterans homes and hospitals and the support to our returning wounded warriors, you have witnessed the spirit of the American Gold Star Mother at work.”

During her presentation, Martin, a Gold Star Mother herself, spoke of the last conversation she had with her son, 1st Lt. Tom Martin, on April 17, 2007, before he returned to Iraq and was killed in action.

“Tom and I were enjoying a cup of coffee over small talk in the kitchen of our San Antonio Home,” she said. “I was telling him all of the reasons why I hated for him to have to return to his unit; that I knew he was experiencing things that no mother ever wanted their child to go through – the experience of the threat of combat.

“After a while of back and forth banter, he left me with a comment that truly caught me off guard and speechless,” she continued. “He said ‘Mom, it’s what we do.’”

Martin said she was speechless because she was speaking to him as a mother, not as a fellow soldier.

“His words continue to haunt me, particularly in the midst of our professional arms campaign,” she said. “‘It’s what we do.’ Even before Tom was killed, I found strength in four little words – strength to be all I could be, as well as strength to continue to support the warfighter.”

Martin went on to encourage the He said audience to live their lives with more ‘Mom, it’s meaning.

“Throughout life, I’ve come to know what we there are two days we have absolutely do' no control over – the day we are born and the day we will die,” she said. “What we do between those two days has become known as the dash. How we live -Chief Warrant Officer 5 our dash is a choice. Will you become a Candis Martin ipart of history in a good, postive way? Will you find the strength to influence others and continue to enrich this great country with your contributions?”

Following Martin’s thought-provoking presentation, members of the 244th QM Bn. impersonated famous women in America’s history during a skit entitled “Who am I?” Three Soldiers also read pieces of poetry written by women veterans.

Martin summed up the overall significance of the observance when she focused her thoughts specifically on the purpose of Women’s History Month. “(It) reminds us that many remarkable women have gone before us in all walks of life, which allows us to serve where we serve, work where we work, and even choose a profession such as a profession of arms,” she said. “As we prepare to write the next chapter of women’s history, let us carry forward the strength of women who came before us and ensure our daughters have no limits on their dreams and no obstacles to their achievements.”

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SATURDAY, APRIL 30 James River High School Baseball Program will host a benefit baseball game against J.R. Tucker High School for the Susan G. Komen for the Cure fund on Saturday, April 30 at 9 a.m. at the Diamond. Admission is free but donations are welcome.

There will be games, prizes, and fun prior to game time and the doors will open at 8 a.m. Sponsored by LeClairRyan;the seniors for the JRHS host team will be recognized during the game.

NATURE FAIR AND PLANT SALE from 1 -4 p.m. A free public event for families! There will be wildlife encounters!

Children will be able to observe birds, sea life, reptiles, insects, lemurs, a Capuchin Rainforest monkey, an African hedgehog, a wallaby and a petting zoo with farm animals. There will be over 25 “hands on” nature oriented exhibits! Join in on a nature scavenger hunt, try geocaching, enter in a fishing derby and move through our nature obstacle course and maze! Live music will be provided by the Richmond Indigenous Gourd Orchestra. Vegetable, flower and herb plants will be sold at attractive prices.Rain or Shine. Crestwood Elementary School,7600 Whittington Drive, crestwoodpta.org, (804)4026434.

A health fair focused on family, fitness and fun will be held from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Faith & Family Church Campus, located at 7900 Walmsley Blvd., on Saturday, April 30. Doctors, nurses and specialist will be on site to discuss: Women’s Health, Men’s Health and Senior Health, along with specialist available to address children and adolescent health and fitness concerns modeled after Michelle Obama’s new ‘Let’s Move’ initiative! Get FREE Dental Screenings! NFL Player gives Fitness Tips for Kids! Have your health questions answered!

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Above: Chalkley Elementary students have fun with a parachute at one of the Olympic Villages during Chesterfield's first "Little Feet Meet" held on April 14 at James River High School.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 4 Chesterfield TRIAD will hold its 12th annual Senior Day Wednesday, May 4, 7:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m., at Victory Tabernacle Church, 11700 Genito Road, Midlothian.

Senior Day connects older adults and caregivers with more than 65 businesses and nonprofit agencies that provide services for seniors. There will be informational booths, door prizes and a light breakfast. Entertainment will be provided by the Chesterfield Senior Idol winners. The event is free and open to the public.

TRIAD is a statewide network of public-safety and older-adult organizations that works to enhance the quality of life for and reduce crime against senior citizens. For more information about Chesterfield TRIAD, call 768-7878.

Preschool and elementary school students with intellectual disabilities competed in various sporting activities with a help of non-disabled "buddies" from their schools as James River Rapids volunteers helped run the meet, explained Public Relations Director Holly Claytor with Special Olympics Virginia.

Twenty-five Chesterfield public schools participated in the new partnership event with Special Olympics Virginia. Full story online at www.midlothianexchange.com.

Left: Colin goes up in the air for the dunk during the Little Feet Meet event.

THURSDAY, MAY 5 National Alliance on Mental Illness-Central Virginia (NAMICVA) is starting a “Survivor of Suicide Loss Support Group,” Thursday, May 5 from 7-8 p.m. at Monument Heights Baptist Church, 5716 Monument Ave. Richmond 23226. If you have lost a friend or family member to suicide, this bereavement support group is available to you. Contact NAMI-CVA at (804)285-1749 or namicva@aol.com

commitment to the unique spirit of each portrait that keeps her focused on pleted, the clients select several images a painting for months. for Allen to refer to as she paints the She conveyed the same tireless efportrait over time. Commissioned por- fort when she painted the portraits of traits can take 6 to 9 months to capture her own three children. “Twenty-five the authentic look because no two faces years from now, this will still touch my FRIDAY, MAY 6 are alike. “I tell the mothers and the heart,” Allen said as she looked at her fathers that only they can tell me what Northfield Ministries will host its second Annual Golf Tournaoldest child’s portrait. ment at Independence Golf Club in Midlothian. This year’s tour- the authentic look is,” she said.

Working from her home studio, nament will take a Captain’s Choice format and will begin at Amy Davis of Richmond commisAllen appreciates that she is available 1pm. Packet pick-up will begin at 11 am. Player registration is sioned Allen to paint individual porfor her children when they get home $150 per golfer or $600 per team. Registration includes a box traits of Davis’ five children. “Each time, from school as well as being able to lunch, post-tournament dinner, golf cart and range balls, onI was so impressed by the relaxed and course drinks and snacks, team photo, goody bag & entry into jump into the “office” just feet from event contests. Registration can be completed online by visitrelational way she captured each child’s the kitchen. “While I’m making dining www.northfieldfoundation.org/golf. Northfield Ministries is individual expression,” Davis stated. ner, and I’m hung up on a nose, I can a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization; a tax receipt will be issued Another Richmond client, Bevin study that nose while I’m loading the for all donations and/or for a portion of your golf registration.

Kehoe, agreed that Allen captured each dishwasher,” Allen said.

Caring Reflections Series free presentation “Hand in Hand with of the three Kehoe children’s personaliNow, the entrepreneurial artist is Dementia: A Model for Care and Support” Led by Tricia Cushties. “Not only does Donna capture the launching her Celebration Faces series, Donna Campbell Allen nie, BSN, MED, CMC. Presentation will be from 7 – 8:30 pm at fleeting innocence of childhood, but the commissioning works to encircle the the Beck Room – Bon Air Presbyterian Church, located at 9201 inner essence of each child,” she said. world “one joyful, jubilant happy face W. Huguenot Rd. Questions? Phone (804) 272-7514. There will is loose and vibrant and captures the For Sue Frazier of Charlottesville, a at a time,” Allen said. “We do need to be childcare and light refreshments vacation picture of her four kids laugh- celebrate. We are human masterpieces. spirit and not so heavy and formal,” Allen said. ing at the beach became a centerpiece SATURDAY, MAY 7 We’re works of art. I want that to be Allen will be at booth #308 at the that is now treasured.

“The likeness of embodied in my work,” she said.

Northfield Ministries will host its first annual 5K race/walk on Carillon Civic Association’s 39th annual each one was astounding.

I well up now the grounds of The Northfield Cumberland Home, a plantaOne of the reasons Allen chose “Arts in the Park” show and sale at the just as I did then, recalling that motion estate dating back to the 1800s which will soon open as watercolor as her medium is because of a Christian-based residential treatment facility for women exCarillon in Byrd Park on April 30 from ment,” Frazier stated. its vibrant colors.

“Watercolor is really periencing eating disorder, depression, self-harm and in some 11 a.m. -6 p.m. and on May 1 from 11 When Allen delivers each piece, unique. There is nothing of depth and cases, unplanned pregnancy. For more information on this she asks her clients to “live with the quality missing in a watercolor that you a.m. - 5 p.m. Her work can be viewed event, please contact Catherine Boyle, Northfield Ministries’ painting” for a few weeks to make sure wouldn’t find in an oil [painting]. It’s a online at allenwatercolors.com or on Race to Break Free Chairperson, at (804)243-2002 or northFacebook/DonnaCampbellAllen. they’re satisfied with the outcome. It fieldevents@gmail.com. matter of medium. I think watercolor is her personal attention to detail and

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Warning signs of suicidal behavior Suicide is one of the major problems occurring in the world today. When someone decides to commit suicide, they’ve decided that it’s better to take their own life instead of continuing to live. Before someone gets to this point, there will be warning signs of suicidal behavior. Here are ten warning signs to look for if you think someone is going to commit suicide. If you see any of these signs, it’s important to also talk to the person and find the right help before they carry through with a suicide attempt.

Depression. Before someone decides to commit suicide, they’ll usually be experiencing many different emotions, including sadness, hopelessness and anxiety. Depression usually includes a loss of interest in life and the things that are happening around them.

Major depression, when discovered in time, can be treated through medication and therapy.

Talking about dying.

Those who are considering suicide will often be thinking about different ways they can kill themselves.

They’ll move into discussing with others different ways in which they can die. They may also be thinking about ways in which someone else killed themselves.

Sleep patterns. Someone who’s depressed and considering suicide may change their sleeping habits. This can range from them sleeping too much to not sleeping at all and being restless all of the time. Often times, they’ll move from a regular schedule to being hyperactive. They then move into periods of sleeping for long periods of time.

Concentration. A loss in concentration at work or in school as well as in extracurricular activities may also occur. If you notice someone is not putting as much effort into different areas of life as usual, it can be a sign that they are depressed.

Eating habits. Many times those who are considering suicide will have a loss of appetite. If you aren’t monitoring, be aware of sudden weight loss that may occur. At the same time, there may be some who will overeat as a result.

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that plays a part in someone wanting to commit suicide.

This will include a feeling worthlessness and guilty.

Hatred may also become a part of this, and they may suddenly seem to not like anyone.

Lack of goals. Those who are contemplating suicide will have a disinterest in any idea of the future and goals they previously wanted to reach. They’ll also seem to not care about the present actions that are happening around them in relation to the future.

Making arrangements.

This may include several different actions. They may start arranging for someone to take care of their animals or possesions, which is one sign of someone thinking about committing suicide.

They may also begin giving away their possessions that are important to them. Several will make out wills as well in order to make sure that everything is taken care of after they’re gone.

Loss of control. This may include harming others, as well as directing harm towards them. This loss of control may also include outbursts of anger or sadness that happens without warning.

History. It’s also important to look at the events surrounding one’s life in relation to them wanting to commit suicide. This may include the loss of someone they loved. It may also include a lost job, relationship, money, friends or religion.

These losses and agitations are one thing to look for in relation to suicide. If they willingly stop attending things as well, it may be a sign that they’re losing their interest in life.

By looking for the signs, you can prevent someone from considering suicide.

As soon as you suspect they have suicidal tendencies, it’s important to find them help. By doing this, you’ll be giving them a chance to find their goals again and begin moving forward. The most common way to recognize suicidal tendencies is through a change in mood, that may have developed into depressive. If you recognize any of these, it’s best to approach someone about what they’re thinking and try to redirect them towards restoring their life.

OVERHEARD If you’re thinking about suicide or have a friend that’s thinking about suicide, you need to hear that there is help. You need to hear that there is hope.

- John Tyler, LCSW, member of the Chesterfield Crisis Intervention Team

SUICIDE from P1 hyper vigilant about behavior changes, withdrawal, changes in eating habits, socialization habits, etcetera,” she said.

“Research shows that the most effective treatment for most folks who struggle with depression and anxiety is a combination of psychiatric medication and psychotherapy.”

Sometimes there is hesitation to reach out for professional help because of the social stigma attached to depression and other mental health diagnoses, Giancaspro added.

“More people are learning that there is biological component and that it’s not just a character weakness. If you educate folks, and as that stigma decreases, people will seek intervention at an earlier point in the disease.”

Sheri Arnold, LCSW, Clinical Care Manager at Tucker Pavilion, Child Adolescent Unit, agreed that behavior changes are sometimes dismissed as typical adolescent behaviors during hectic family schedules and parents may feel blind sided when their child reaches a crisis point. “We’re constantly trying to catch up to life.

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Benton added that resources are available to empower family and friends who are unsure about how to tackle the subject with a loved one.

The National Suicide Prevention Line, which is a 24/7 crisis hot line, is answered by trained counselors located within the state who can help get those in need connected to resources within the person's community. “They save lives every day. Suicide touches us all, there isn’t one type of demographic that it doesn’t affect,” Benton said.

There is also a 24-hour hotline available in Chesterfield County. Chesterfield Crisis Intervention Team member John Tyler, LCSW, added that opening the dialogue is key to helping a loved one. “If you’re thinking about suicide or have a friend

nently into the hood of my car.

Yes, it was that close.

The car behind me had to make the same maneuvers with similar outcomes. Unfortunately, the fourth car wasn’t spared and was tattooed with a Volvo. The drivers, a little shaken up, all pulled over to an adjacent parking lot. The first words anyone said to each other were “Are you okay?”

I’ve seen fender-benders that are utterly chaotic shouting matches, but this scene was instantly different because it wasn’t about the cars that could be fixed, but about the people. It was pragmatically refreshing.

Life moments like this are one of the many reasons that I appreciate our community. It wasn’t about being nice, happy, or even polite, but being considerate of others. It’s being aware that, even though we may sometimes act like we’re lost in our own little world orbiting our own little problems, we really are compassionate and empathetic with others even when those little worlds collide.

Some cynics may say such an attitude is being naïve and possibly foolish in the real world, but I’ve observed over the last five years too many caring examples to believe differently. And more importantly, knowing that there are so many good people within our community, I’m rather glad to have plenty of Pollyanna-like optimists nearby in case of an emergency.

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that’s thinking about suicide, you need to hear that there is help. You need to hear that there is hope,” Tyler said.

The Chesterfield Mental Health Crisis Intervention 24-hour hot line is (804) 748-6356. The National Suicide Prevention toll-free line is 1(800)273-TALK (8255) or call 911 in an emergency. To learn more about the Stuart H. Slusher, visit http://holdhope.org.

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sports, we got school, we’ve got everything and so what happens is that communication starts to fall so we don’t know,” Arnold said. “We wake up two or three months later and think we don’t know who this kid is anymore.”

Arnold encouraged families to bridge the communication gap and spend time with family members each day. “Make sure you have time with your family, even if it’s 15 minutes a day, so the [communication] drift doesn’t start to happen,” Arnold said.

Christina Benton, MPH, Suicide Prevention Manager for the Division of Prevention and Health Department at the Virginia Department of Health, added that it’s not just asking the questions, but opening up a dialogue and listening.

“You don’t want to come across as if you’re scared to hear ‘yes.’ Saying something like ‘Sometimes when people are experiencing x, y, and z, they’re having thoughts of suicide. It lets them know that you’re prepared to hear what their answer is,” Benton said.

Recognizing the warning signs and talking about suicide is difficult, but

orrential downpour is a good description of Saturday’s late afternoon weather. The folks in North Carolina were hardest hit as well as in Gloucester County.

The Celebration of the Vine Wine Festival closed early due to the threatening system heading into the area. One of the re-enactors at Petersburg described the storm’s fury as an experience he’ll soon not forget. Even I, while listening to the weather radio, wondered a few times if our family should huddle together in our ‘tornado’ drill safety zone. Luckily, I didn’t have to make that call.

Weather is temperamental this time of year.

We know we’re not made of sugar and we won’t melt in the rain, but wet roads, lightning bolts and high-wind gusts are just a few of the dangers during a storm. We have to be prepared. It’s a lesson that is preached and repeated because it rings true.

How many of us have been caught unprepared during an emergency?

Can you think of the one thing that you would have changed during that time? Have you made that change?

For me, I’m just happy to be safe and in one piece after a near-miss collision early Saturday.

My child and I were returning home from a scouting event when the car traveling in front of me had to suddenly stop on a downhill curve to miss a car that made an ill-timed, left-hand turn.

I didn’t hear any angels singing over the tell-tale screeching of tires trying to find any wet pavement to grip. When we did finally come to a stop, the lettering on the car ahead of me seemed like it was

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Virginia Law Enforcement Professional Standards Commission recognized the Chesterfield County Sheriff ’s Office on Wednesday, April 13, at the Chesterfield County Board of 23112 Supervisors meeting for the county’s April 14 April 13 department having recently earned the 900 block of Starlight Lane 11600 Bailey Mountain Trail commission’s reaccreditation status.

Victim observed unknown sus- Unlocked blue Honda Odyssey entered and property was pect attempting to gain entry Accreditation by the Virginia Law reported stolen. to the residence through the Enforcement Professional Standards rear door. Entry was not gained Commission is arguably the best and at this time nothing was April 13 measure of professionalism among lawreported stolen.

2800 block of Brixham Drive enforcement agencies in the commonLicense plates reported stolen wealth. The Sheriff ’s Office was first acfrom victim’s blue 2003 Volk23113 credited in 2003. Reaccreditation occurs swagen Jetta.

April 11 every four years. “We’re proud to have 13300 block of Midlothian the sheriff ’s office holding itself to the April 11 Turnpike highest professional standards in law Unknown suspect(s) attempted 2800 block of Hicks Road Suspect(s) damaged two drink enforcement and consistently achieving to gain entry to the business by prying open a bay door. En- machines outside of the store that level of excellence as they carry out in an attempt to gain access to try was not gained and, at this their duties,” said County Administrator the money. time, nothing was stolen.

Jay Stegmaier during the Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors meeting.

1400 block of Pritchard Trail April 8 Sheriff Dennis Proffitt added, “We Unknown suspect(s) attempted 11300 block of Polo Place didn’t get this by ourselves so I want to steal victim’s blue Chrysler Suspect approached the 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.

victim’s at the restaurant and began a conversation. During the conversation, one of the victims observed the suspect’s exposed penis.

23114 April 12 14000 block of N. Carriage Lane Front license plate reported stolen from victim’s blue 2005 Jeep Liberty.

April 11 1100 block of Courthouse Road A written bomb threat was found inside entrance of the location.

23235 April 18 1300 block of Pritchard Terrace White 1999 Mercedes-Benz 320 reported stolen by known suspect.

April 17 2200 block of Old Indian Road Victim reported property was stolen from victim’s locked Chevrolet Tahoe. No signs of forced entry were noted.

Town and Country. The property was also reported stolen.

No signs of forced entry to the vehicle were noted.

In an effort to curb the growing problem of medication theft and abuse, the Chesterfield County Police Department will assist residents in safely disposing of their expired and unneeded prescription and over-the-counter drugs by participating in the U.S. April 8 Department of Drug Enforcement’s 10000 block of Midlothian second nationwide Prescription Drug Turnpike Take-Back Day on April 30, 10 a.m.-2 Entry to building through a rear p.m., at the Chesterfield County Police unlocked window. Property Department’s Cloverhill Support Facilwas stolen from inside. ity, 2730 Hicks Road. All jurisdictions in the Richmond area will be participating 23236 in this nationwide event.

April 12 The 2009 National Survey on Drug 800 block of Georgiana Court Suspect(s) gained entry by pry- Use and Health indicated that more ing open the rear door of the Americans currently abuse prescripvictim’s residence. Property was reported stolen.

April 11 200 block of Arboretum Place Unknown suspect(s) removed property from the location.

No signs of forced entry were noted.

April 13 9800 block of Spring Run Road Unknown suspect(s) gained entry to the residence by breaking the rear door’s window and splintering the frame.

Property was reported stolen.

10700 block of Haverford Lane Victim reported property was stolen from victim’s unlocked blue 1982 Chevrolet.

April 12 4600 block of Millvale Court Property reported stolen from victim’s unlocked 1994 Mercury van.

April 10 8000 block of Hampton Crest Circle Multiple unlocked vehicles were entered in the area of the location and property taken.

jurisdictions in Virginia where both its Sheriff ’s Office and Police Department are accredited.

The Virginia Law Enforcement Professional Standards Commission consists of representatives of the Virginia Sheriff ’s Association, Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police and the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services. To be accredited, agencies are measured on 187 professional standards in 728 areas set by the commission.

Through providing the accreditation program, the commission’s goals are to: - increase the effectiveness and efficiency of services provided by lawenforcement agencies, - promote cooperation among agencies, - ensure proper training for law-enforcement personnel, - promote public confidence in law enforcement. courtesy of Chesterfield County

tion drugs than the number of those using cocaine, hallucinogens and heroin combined, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.

“The 2010 survey of Chesterfield youths found that abuse of prescription narcotics and sedatives is well above the national average,” said Wayne Frith, executive director of SAFE, Chesterfield’s substance abuse prevention coalition.

“Many of the medications abused come right from the family’s – or grandparents’ – medicine cabinet. Securing needed meds and disposing of unneeded meds helps prevent this problem.“ Residents are advised not to flush drugs.

“Discarding unused medications down the toilet is a common but poor disposal method. Medications come in a variety of chemical structures that may not fully break down in private septic systems or be removed at municipal wastewater treatment plants and could ultimately end up in our rivers, streams and coastal waters,” Assistant Director of Chesterfield County’s Utilities Department George B. Hayes, said.

This service is free and anonymous — no questions asked. For more information call Capt. Brian Smith, 804 796-7165, or visit chesterfieldsafe.org.

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to thank the police department and everybody in public safety, the administration here in the county, and the board, for helping us through this. This has been a team effort throughout the county.”

“We just absolutely thank you and work you’re doing as Sheriff and the cooperation with all of public safety,” said Clover Hill District Supervisor Art Warren, who serves as chair of the Board of Supervisors. “Public safety is a core service. We refer to services in Chesterfield County that are so valuable to the success of our quality of life and one of those is public safety. Obviously, another one is education. We thank you for being a partner in all of this. You’re the ones that are making it happen.”

Of the more the 360 law-enforcement agencies in Virginia, 82 are accredited. For its 2011 reaccreditation, the Sheriff ’s Office achieved a perfect evaluation by the commission.

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Appalachian trail hikes offer splendid views to hold them back, woody bushes such as blackberries, alder and rhododendron have grown in along the edges of the balds. Trees also have begun to return, and the balds have begun to shrink.

Weigl said he fears that as the balds disappear, the diverse community of plants and small animals they support will vanish with them.

Michael Schafale, an ecologist with the Natural Heritage Program, a division of the N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources, agrees that the balds should be preserved, and ultimately restored to their historic boundaries.

“We are trying a number of strategies, including mowing by the National Forest Service, hand-clearing of brush by volunteers and small area grazing using goats,” Shafale said in a recent interview.

Several groups are involved in the efforts to preserve the balds, including the Appalachian Trail Conservancy, the Friends of Roan Mountain and the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy.

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There are places along the ridge tops of the Appalachian Mountains that are strikingly barren of trees.

BY DAVID ROLFE Media General News Service

Known as the Appalachian Balds, they look like patches on a tennis ball where the fuzz has been worn away.

About 90 balds are scattered in generally remote locations stretching from Georgia to West Virginia. All of them are slowly vanishing beneath a tangle of bushes and fir trees.

Beyond Boone and Grandfather Mountain, across the Tennessee state line and through the hamlet of Roan Mountain, Highway 143 corkscrews over 5,000 feet to Carver’s Gap. You can park your car, clamber through a weathered split-rail fence, and hike up a sunken gravel path to an open, grassy hilltop. Standing at the summit of what is known as Round Bald, you can pivot on your heel and enjoy an unobstructed view of the surrounding mountains, undulating in the distance like waves on a vast sea of blue.

The Appalachian Trail emerges nearby from its deep forest path, crossing Round Bald, Jane’s Bald and the Grassy Ridge Bald before plunging back into the dense woods. This is one of the few spots along the trail where hikers have a view of anything other than trees, rocks and the boot heels of the hiker in front of them.

People are drawn to the balds to enjoy the dramatic view of the mountains throughout the year, and tumbling displays of lush flowers in the spring. The cool climate on the open meadows encourages the growth of rare species such as Grey’s lily, normally found in New England. Rhododendrons are especially prolific, spreading blankets of vibrant pink along the edges of the grassy meadows.

The balds’ origins are somewhat murky, lost in the opaque uncertainty of folklore.

“The grassy balds really do have some mystery attached to them, not entirely explained by science,” says Peter White, a biology professor and director of the North Carolina Botanical Garden at UNC-Chapel Hill.

Some people believe the balds were cleared by Indians or early settlers for grazing. Others suggest wildfires caused by lightning strikes are responsible.

Fans of tall tales insist the balds are relics of the devil’s footsteps, leaving withered vegetation and dead ground in his sulfurous path.

But on a clear autumn day, chilled by a frigid, almost arctic wind, Wake Forest University biologist Pete Weigl can easily picture a more ancient scenario. In his mind’s eye, Weigl can imagine wooly mammoths, giant ground sloths, mastodons and ancient bison lumbering up the mountain to graze on the open mountaintops.

At a meeting of the Appalachian Biogeography Symposium in 1999, Weigl and his colleague, Travis Knowles of Francis Marion University, presented a paper

large grazing animals return to the balds where possible, keeping the grassy areas open and preserving the biodiversity which, in his eyes, has been present since ancient times.

Peter White agreed that the balds represent a unique legacy of habitat and species diversity, and that grazing would keep them open. Early grazing experiments presented problems, however.

“The animals were indiscriminate and ate everything, although they lost weight over the summer,” White said. “You’d have to pay someone to maintain them,” he added, which would be expensive.

“And,” he said, “it’s not a scientific idea, but a value system idea … more about human values than anything provable about grassy balds.”

“If you believe nature should be left alone as a wilderness, you may view them as one of nature’s endless changes that you never can freeze in one place.”

David Rolfe is a staff writer for the Winston-Salem Journal

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A serious hiker with a full pack and Alpine walking sticks heads up the crooked, sunken path to Round Bald on the Appalachian Trail in October. Most of the AT winds through deep woods with little or no views of the mountains, and hikers appreciate the dramatic views from the open balds.

that suggested the balds were initially created more than 11,000 years ago when the extreme cold of the last Ice Age drove the forests from the mountaintops.

Giant plant-eaters such as the mammoths and mastodons moved in to graze the cleared expanses, keeping the trees from returning.

When the ancient herbivores died out, they were replaced by more modern bison, elk and deer, followed by the domestic grazers of our early settlers.

Although the balds persisted as open grasslands, unique species of cold-loving

plants appeared and thrived in the sunny, but cool highlands.

“The balds support a whole array of rare and unusual species of both plants and animals,” Weigl said recently. “These are things that evolved on these mountains, and they occur only in these habitats. In many cases, they will not grow under a forest canopy.”

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BY MASON LINKER Media General News Service

Midlothian High School graduate Rob Lewis, an assistant football coach at Forsyth (N.C.) Country Day the past three seasons, has been promoted to head coach.

Lewis, 32 and a former lineman at Virginia Tech, will take over for Mark Moroz, who resigned last month to become the head coach at Arden Christ School.

Athletics director Ray Quesnel of FCD said that six finalists were interviewed — a process overseen by a committee that included current football players at the school.

In the end, Quesnel said that Lewis won over the search committee. Lewis is in his second year working in FCD’s development department, and his only coaching experience has been as a Furies’ assistant.

"All of the candidates we looked at had extensive coaching experience," Quesnel said. "Many had more onfield experience [than Lewis], but he has a great mind for the game and a fantastic ability to connect with the guys.

He is both respected and liked. They want to play for him, and they play hard for him. At the end of the day, he is glad to be there for them."

Lewis, a native of Winston-Salem who moved with his family to Richmond as a toddler, was an all-Metro tight end at Midlothian. He said he primarily coached linemen at FCD and also coordinated the running game last fall.

"I have full confidence in myself and the guys coaching with me," Lewis said. "We are returning most of the staff of guys from the last couple of years, and we have a great working relationship.

"We have a great group of kids, and they kind of make it easy on you."

Before graduating from Virginia Tech with a bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary studies and minors in economics and communications, Lewis was a reserve offensive lineman. He was part of four bowl teams, including the 1999 team that played Florida State for the national championship in the Sugar Bowl.

"I was part of really talented teams and played for some great coaches," Lewis said. "In all honestly, my coaching style, some of my philosophies on football, were picked up during my days at Virginia Tech."

Quesnel said that Lewis would move into the athletics department at the start of the next school year and work as an assistant AD and weightroom coach.

Mason Linker writes for the Winston Salem Journal

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osby High School’s main building may be far too new to be inhabited by supernatural beings, but Tim Lowery has felt their presence at the Titans’ baseball complex.

The “Cosby ghosts,” as Lowery calls them, are guys such as his son Jake, Ronnie Shaban, Tadd Bower and Dustin Sollars – former standouts who helped Lowery and his assistant coaches lay the foundation of Cosby’s program, established a standard of excellence and became stewards of its future success after moving on to the next level.

Occasionally, the ghosts make an appearance late in close games to remind their presentday counterparts that, as Tim Lowery said last Wednesday after Cosby’s thrilling 4-2 Dominion District victory over James River, “We never believe we’re out of the game. We’re always one swing away.”

The Titans needed all the help they could get against hard-throwing James River sophomore Jack Roberts, who surrendered only two hits and one run through the first five innings.

Locating his fastball to perfection, Roberts retired 13 consecutive batters after Michael Carpenter’s one-out double off the fence in right field tied the game at 1 in the third inning.

When Rapids catcher Collin Lawless made Cosby pay for its decision to intentionally walk Mac Caples, smacking a Garrett Birnbaum fastball into right field for a single that plated Ricky Castro from third, James River led 2-1 and needed nine more outs to maintain its spotless record.

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James River's Jack Roberts took a hard-luck loss against Cosby despite allowing only five hits and two earned runs in 5 2/3 innings of work.

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BLOOMINGTON, IL. – The Richmond Revolution made their final long road trip of the season for Saturday night’s game in Bloomington, Ill., and a rematch with the team that served them with their first loss of the season. Facing a “White Out” crowd in the US Cellular Coliseum, the Revolution took the field wearing their home blues but dropped a 53-40 decision.

It was a tough first quarter for the Revolution as they fell behind early, 20-0, due to two long 45 yard touchdown passes by Extreme QB Rocky

Hinds, as well as a four-yard TD run by the quarterback. The Revolution were able to get on the board in the second quarter on a 15 yd field goal

by Justin Parker, and a six yard run by QB Monte Purvis, who was filling in for injured Revolution quarterbacks Brandon Jones and Dennis Brown.

The Revolution coaches were able to make some great halftime adjustments as they came out firing on all cylinders in the second half, outscoring the Extreme 16-3 on two Purvis runs of 11 yards and a 38-yard Parker field goal. The Revolution were unable to make it any closer,

however, with each team putting up 14 points in the final 15 minutes of play. WR Scorpio Brown and RB Anthony Jones each hauled in a Purvis touchdown pass, with Jones adding a two point conversion run, before failing to recover the onside kick.

Purvis was once again dangerous on the ground as he ran for 83 yards for 3 touchdowns on 14 carries. In the first meeting this season between these two teams Purvis ran for 93 yards, REVOLUTION P8

Former Cosby cheerleaders lead JMU back to nationals

BY JIM MCCONNELL jmcconnell@midlothianexchange.com

PHOTO COURTESY OF FRANCINE CONNOLLY

2010 Cosby High School graduates (from left) Chris Neville, Shannon Connolly, Brittany Shannon and Nick Harrison are now freshman cheerleaders at JMU.

Three 2010 Cosby High School graduates were part of the team that represented James Madison University at the 2011 National Cheerleading Association/National Dance Association Collegiate National Championships in Daytona Beach, Fla. Shannon Connolly, Brittany Shannon and Nick Harrison, now freshmen at JMU, are members of the 20-person squad that qualified for the finals and finished 12th out of 20 teams in the Intermediate Co-Ed Division.

A fourth Cosby alum, fellow freshman Chris Neville, was unable to compete for JMU this season because he was injured prior to tryouts.

JMU, which sent a team to nationals for the first time in 12 years under the direction of first-year coach Kelly Moore, qualified for this event by submitting a cheer video

to the National Cheerleading Association to be judged in the five following categories: stunts, tumbling, basket tosses, pyramids and a game-day segment.

The NCA/NDA Collegiate Nationals is the largest cheer and dance championship in the world, with over 200 teams and 15 different divisions.

"We are very excited that the JMU cheerleading team has qualified for the 2011 NCA/NCD College National Championship," Moore said in a JMU press release.

"This is important not only because this will be the first time the team has competed at this event in 12 years, but it also gives us a chance to represent JMU on a national level.

The squad has been training for this event since August, along with practicing for football and basketball games, and is extremely excited to bring competition cheerleading back to JMU."

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Cosby's Garrett Birnbaum dives back safely into first base and sprays dirt into his own face in the process.

COMEBACK from P7 retiring Cosby in the bottom of the fifth on two strikeouts and a ground ball to second.

His teammates nearly manufactured an insurance run in the sixth, loading the bases with two singles and a walk, but Titans freshman southpaw Hunter Williams struck out Taylor Jaszewski to keep the Rapids’ lead at one.

“We had chances to score more runs, but [Cosby’s pitchers] battled us,” James River coach Pete Schumacher said. “When it’s 2-1, you’re never comfortable.”

Especially with those ghosts lurking in the shadows, waiting for just the right time to help fuel another late-inning Cosby comeback.

The Titans scored five runs in the sixth inning to erase a 2-0 deficit and beat Midlothian in their seasonopener. They trailed Henrico 3-2 before scoring twice in the sixth and once in the seventh. They exploded for 11 runs in the sixth against Monacan, turning a 5-4 deficit into a 15-5 win.

“A lot of it is just experience. We’ve been there before and we know we can do it,” Cosby’s Christian Hamlett said.

Hamlett nearly tied the game with one swing. Leading off the bottom of the sixth, the senior crushed a Roberts fastball to the deepest part of the park for what turned out to be a 374-foot flyout.

Williams followed with a groundout and Roberts was one out away from his fourth consecutive perfect inning.

But he had to go through the heart of the Cosby lineup to get it.

Luke Lowery grinded out a walk and smartly got all the way around to third on Tim Perry’s single, which allowed

Current NFL players and Monacan High School alumni Mark Parson and Brandon McRae will hold a football camp at Monacan's practice field next month.

The first session, for children ages 8-13, will be held May 7 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The session for kids 14-18 will be held May 21 from 11 to 2.

The cost is $40 if preregistered or $50 at the gate.

Proceeds from the camp will beneift the American Heart Association and the Monacan High weight room.

Parson, a 2003 Monacan graduate, has played for the Houston Texans and New Orleans Saints during his two NFL seasons.

McRae, who graduated from Monacan in 2004, spent his rookie season with the St. Louis Rams in 2010.

For more information, visit www.parsonandmcraefootball.com.

Post 186 players will be honored The 1985 Midlothian Post 186 baseball team that won the American Legion World Series will be recognized by the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame in Portsmouth on April 30.

Any players interested in attending should contact David George (home 7442280, cell 216-2480) or Dennis Moody (home 794-5167, cell 921-2926).

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

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James River's Taylor Jaszewski takes off for first base after connecting with a pitch.

him to score the tying run on Birnbaum’s infield single to shortstop.

“I was just looking for something I could put the barrel on and make them make a play,” Birnbaum said.

After a wild pitch moved the go-ahead run to third base, James Sink hit a routine ground ball to third for what should’ve been the final out.

But Caples, who had made a couple nice plays earlier in the game, skipped his throw past first base as both Perry and Birnbaum motored home to make it 4-2.

James River’s ace lefty Nathan Kirby, who’s still working his way back from an offseason ankle injury, came out of the bullpen to end the inning with a threepitch strikeout.

But while the damage already had been done, Schumacher wouldn’t second-guess his decision to stick with Roberts.

“We have all the confidence in the world in Jack.

He had two outs and if he

gets [Sink], we’re out of the inning,” Schumacher said.

“But that didn’t lose us the game. There were a bunch of things we could’ve done and Cosby did to win the game.”

James River, which had outscored its first six opponents by a combined 63-7, out-hit Cosby 7-5 on Wednesday but went down in order against Williams in the seventh.

Postponed for nearly a week because of rain, the clash of Dominion District titans more than lived up to expectations. It had postseason intensity and high-level execution by both teams, who needed just an hour and 42 minutes to complete 6½ innings.

More than a half-hour later, with the bleachers empty, Lowery gathered his gear and

locked the chain-link gate to Cosby’s field behind him, then paused to reflect on yet another remarkable victory.

“It was a lot of fun,” he said. “It was a well-played game and it could’ve gone either way. We just put ourselves in position to win and hope for the best.”

With “ghosts” on your side, who needs hope?

respectively.

“We have yet to play a full 60 minutes of football this season,” said Revolution coach Antonio Hawkins. “If we can avoid digging a hole for ourselves and put forward the same effort that we had in the second half tonight we’d be in a lot better shape.

"We’ve got a bye week coming up that will allow us to get some of our keys guys healthy again, so I’m looking forward to the second half of the season.”

The Revolution return to action on April 30 in Reading for a rematch with the division rival Express.

The Revolution return home on May 7, for the first of three straight games, when the play host to the visiting Chicago Slaughter.

which had him sitting at second in the league in rushing after one game.

DB Santonyo Jones, playing in his second game with the Revolution, led the team with 8 tackles, while WR Josh Crawford once again showed his versatility by handling the kick return duties normally filled by Purvis, returning seven kicks for 159 yards.

Problems for the Revolution arose from the lack of protection provided to Purvis as he was sacked seven times by the Extreme defense, forcing the Revolution to attempt six field goals on the night.

Parker was able to knock two of them through, but missed on four attempts of 36, 39, 26 and 47 yards

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