05/10/2012 by Midlothian Exchange

SERVING THE COMMUNITIES OF CHESTERFIELD COUNTY

05.10.12

INSIDE SPORTS

Second-half surge lifts Cosby

Page 6

PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY || ONLINE EVERY DAY

Bon Air Victorian Day event highlights history BY KOREY HUGHES

Special Correspondent

n modern times, Bon Air has a reputation for being a quaint and quiet community, but, during its early years, the area was a bustling nexus. For those who don’t know about the district’s history, the annual Bon Air Victorian Day Festival on Saturday, May 12, will enlighten visitors about the area’s storied past. Sponsored by the Bon Air Historical Society, the event features a parade that will happen along Buford Road. Established in 1978, the Bon Air Historical Society is the oldest historical preservation organization in Chesterﬁeld County. Len Tuck is the president of the Bon Air Historical Society. According to Tuck, the Victorian Day’s purpose is to enlighten people about Bon Air’s place in American history. “We try to preserve as much of the history through miscellaneous programs given to churches social groups and schools,” Tuck said. “We want them to appreciate the role of Bon Air in the late 19th century in Richmond, and we have programs throughout the year to focus on the contributions that the older Bon Air people have made.” “It’s a good opportunity for people to gather in a community setting and enjoy a family-oriented event. We feel that, by sponsoring it, we’re contributing to the continuation of the village feel.” Bon Air was founded in 1877 when business and railroad investors organized the Bon Air Land and Improvement Company. Soon, the area was developed into a resort where people could stop along the way while traveling by train, although many of the trekkers decided to settle there. “Bon Air was a Victorian-era resort where people would visit for months at a time,” Tuck said. BON AIR page 3

PHOTO BY JIM RIDOLPHI

Edna Miller, left, and Helen Thomas celebrated a common birthday last week at Chesterﬁeld Heights Retirement Community. The two were close friends growing up in West Virginia and reunited at Chesterﬁeld Heights.

‘It’s almost like we were

NEVER APART’ Childhood friends reunited at Chesterﬁeld Heights

BY JIM RIDOLPHI Special Correspondent

dna Miller and Helen Thomas are living proof that friendships can last a lifetime. Last week, the two celebrated a shared birthday and more than eight decades of friendship.

The two met as young girls in a small mining town in West Virginia called Minden. “Our fathers worked in the mine and we went to elementary school together,” Miller said. The girls were close friends in Minden, and have fond memories of a small town childhood. “We went to dances and did things around town,” Thomas said. “We were never far apart from each other,” Miller added. Adult life took the girls in different directions, and, for years, they kept touch by cards and letters, but didn’t see each other. “We wrote to each other and talked on the phone,” Miller said. “She played grown up and went and got married,” Thomas said. Thomas moved to Richmond and started sewing buttons at the old Friedman and Marks Clothing Company. She then landed a job at Phillip Morris, worked her way through college

and eventually became a teacher. Miller landed at job at DuPont where she worked all of her life and then moved to Florida. Miller had been in Florida for 25 years when her daughter brought her home to Richmond. When Edna found out Helen was living at Chesterﬁeld Heights, it was an easy decision where to move. “I told them I wanted to go where my friend is,” Miller said. “We got together and we’ve been together for the past three years.” After ﬁnishing high school, Miller moved to Richmond. “I decided to come to Richmond to seek my fortune.” Following World War II, Thomas went back to school and got her degree in elementary education. “I taught school for 14 years and loved it,” she FRIENDS page 3

English instructor named county’s Middle School Teacher of the Year

Midlothian student honored as 2012 Presidential Scholar

CONTRIBUTED REPORT

udy Hou of Midlothian, a student at the Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School, has been named a 2012 U.S. Presidential Scholar. The announcement was made on Friday, May 4, by U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan. Hou is one of 141 outstanding American high school seniors that have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement, artistic excellence, leadership, citizenship, service, and contribution to school and community. The U.S. Presidential Scholars will be honored for their accomplishments June 16-19 in Washington, D.C. “Honoring Presidential Scholars is an important celebration of students showing the dedication, creativity and ambition to become future leaders,” Duncan said. “As national, state and local

n English teacher at Bailey Bridge Middle School in Midlothian has been named Chesterfield County Public Schools’ 2013 Middle School Teacher of the Year. The announcement was made on Wednesday, May 2. Ben Davis joins Paul Daszkiewicz of Meadowbrook High School, Teacher of the Year and CCPS High School Teacher of the Year, and Amanda Moody of Wells Elementary School, CCPS Elementary School Teacher of the Year, in receiving the honors. School district and county leaders celebrated by bringing banners, cakes and balloons to the three teachers’ classes. A former Army Ranger, Davis first worked for Chesterfield County Public Schools as a substitute teacher in 2003. For four years, he

SUBMITTED PHOTO

Ben Davis, a former Army Ranger, ﬁrst worked as a substitute teacher in 2003. He has been at Bailey Bridge Middle School for the past four years.

has been at Bailey Bridge Middle. Daszkiewicz began his career Davis earned his master’s degree as a math teacher 22 years ago at from VCU and his bachelor’s from TEACHER page 4 Park University.

CONTRIBUTED REPORT

Judy Hou

leaders work side by side with principals, teachers, and parents to make our schools better, we can learn from the students all around us whose hard work and accomplishments embody the kind of excellence we want every child to achieve.” The White House Commission STUDENT page 5

A grandson’s love leads the race against cancer BY BECKY ROBINETTE WRIGHT

Special Correspondent

hris Snyder spends his days hard at work, saving citizens’ lives. The dedicated ﬁrst responder can be found working as a dispatcher for Chesterﬁeld

County Emergency Communications or dedicating his time as a volunteer for Manchester Volunteer Rescue Squad (MVRS). Snyder has worked his way through the ranks at both organizations: as dispatcher he is a supervisor, as a rescue

squad volunteer he is chief of operations at MVRS and rides with the squad, providing EMS care for patients. He also is waging a battle against cancer. RACE page 3

SUBMITTED PHOTO

After Chris Snyder lost his grandmother, Martha Mae Green, to cancer, he has dedicated himself to raising funds to ﬁnd a cure.

BON AIR || BRANDERMILL || GENITO || MIDLOTHIAN || ROBIOUS || SALISBURY || WOODLAKE

EXPLAIN

2 || MAY 10, 2012

NEWS || FEATURES

MIDLOTHIANEXCHANGE.COM

Chester native celebrates country album release Church. “I started singing at my Lots of singers dream church when I was 3,” Black about becoming famous said. “And, at the time, I was country music artists, but wrapped in a Christmas gift Chester native Brinn Black is box.” well on her way to achieving “Then, I got really inthat goal. volved in church and started Recently, Black realized singing there all the time national notoriety with and was in all the choirs. So, radio hits such as “Hit the really, I’ve been singing my Stage” and “Not that Girl,” whole life.” and she will celebrate the After Black graduated release of her new EP titled from Thomas Dale High “Get Mad” at Current at the School in 2005, she attended Hat Factory in Richmond on Middle Tennessee State UniFriday, May 11. versity, where she majored Black, who lives in in songwriting and vocal Nashville, Tenn., said she is performance. thrilled that her album is “That was in 2005, and going to be available for sale it’s a four-year program,” soon, but she’s equally exBlack said. “As soon as I cited that she’s going to get moved there, I was working the chance to perform for a a lot, and, after two years, I local audience again. was networking and writing “I play around the songs.” country, and I’ve been really “I went to school partblessed and worked really time and taking online hard to learn as much as classes, so it took me a little possible,” Black said. “Now, bit longer. They help you to I’m putting out a proddevelop your songwriting uct that represents what and stage performances, and I’m about, and I’m really they hook you up with menexcited.” tors and tell you about the Black said she sang for music business.” the ﬁrst time in public at Black said she has been the Chester Presbyterian working on her EP for about

BY KOREY HUGHES Special Correspondent

he said he loved my stage performance.” Although the EP includes six songs, Black wrote two of the tunes, which also happen to be the singles “Hit the Stage” and “Not that Girl.” “I wanted to make a great EP, and we got hit songs from all around Nashville,” Black said. “I narrowed it down to six – and two of mine got picked – but I feel that they were all written for me.” The “Get Mad” EP will be available for sale on Amazon and iTunes on Saturday, May 11, and physical copies will be up for sale at Friday’s show. Black said the album also will be available for free download at the Noise Trade website, although listeners can donate anywhere SUBMITTED PHOTO from $1 to $20 for it if they Chester native Brinn Black will perform at Current at the Hat wish. Factory on Friday, May 11. And Black will be joined onstage by a few special my band at the Listening a year and a half with her guests on Friday night. Room in Nashville, and he band and her producer, Central Virginia-based was there to catch a different country band Everwild, Chris Downs. Black met artist,” Black said. “He was Downs during a chance acoustic R&B musician and at the show and he got there past “American Idol” hopeful meeting after one of her 30 minutes early, caught my Willie Ayee and Nashvilleshows. set and asked who I was, and based country artist Katie “I was performing with

Basden also will perform. Black said she is happy that she will celebrate her big night close to home. Although she could have kicked off her CD release in Nashville, a city widely known as the home of country music, Black said she would much rather commemorate the occasion here in Central Virginia. “Well, there are CD release parties in Nashville, but it’s not a celebration of who you are. And, usually, when I perform at home, it’s for a charity event.” “I haven’t shown Richmond who Brinn Black is yet, and this is my comingout party. I want to celebrate achieving my dream with my family and friends close to my hometown.” Brinn Black will perform at Current at the Hat Factory at 140 Virginia St. in Richmond at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, May 11. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door. To order tickets, visit www.brinnblack.net. To download the “Get Mad” EP, visit www.noisetrade.com/brinnblack.

Robius Middle’s seventh-grade class sponsors Tire Amnesty Day BY BEN ORCUTT

Special Correspondent

ome seventh grade students in the centerbased gifted program at Robious Middle School had the opportunity on Saturday to participate in Tire Amnesty Day. They are students in Anne Moore’s enrichment environmental class. This is the second year that her class has sponsored Tire Amnesty Day, where Chesterfield County residents can bring old tires to be recycled for no charge at the Southern Area Convenience Center on Landfill Road. In addition to releasing toxic chemicals into the environment, old tires can provide “habitats for mosquitoes, spiders, snakes and rodents,” Moore said. Tire Amnesty Day helps to clean up Chesterfield County and preserve the environment as well, Moore said. Residents could bring up to five tires per person to be recycled. County personnel will take the tires to Shoosmith Landfill, where they will be ground up and used for

The students worked on the project with Pam Cooper, an environmental educator with Chesterfield County. “It gives them the opportunity to see what it’s like to deal with the public,” Cooper said. “They’re taking statistics so they get that experience in bookkeeping and why it’s important to the results and what we’re doing to give back to the community as well as the environment. So it’s a PHOTOS BY BEN ORCUTT great experience for them.” Saturday’s event saved Left: Students from Anne Moore’s seventh grade enrichment enviornmental class at Robious Middle School put used tires county residents who dropped into a front endloader during Saturday’s Tire Amnesty Day at the Southern Area Convenience Center on Landfill Road. Right: Evan Arents, left, Anne Moore, Jack Scheibe and Kiera Goddu take a break from loading tires. off tires money. Cooper said the fee for depositing tires off the rim is $2 per tire and $5 insulation in methane pipes at Fellow classmate Evan time again this year as an to collect all the tires.” the landfill, Moore said. Arents also liked helping out eighth grader. Garland Condrey, 59, who per tire for tires on the rim. Moore said her students gain Moore said about 75 on Saturday. “I just like the fact that it’s lives off River Road, said it percent of her class showed “You know, like Kiera, I like a great chance just to clean was “wonderful” to be able to valuable experience by particiup for Saturday’s event, which giving back to the environup the environment because deposit old tires. He also said pating in Tire Amnesty Day. “Well I think the kids are will count for class credit. ment and I think it’s a great so many tires are just trashed it was “great to help [the] kids learning not only the environ“I really like how we’re thing to do because these tires and left in the woods and the and the environment.” mental part of it, they’re also helping the environment in are going to a great place,” rivers all around,” Jack said. Lisa Kotasek, 39, of our community because I’ve Evan said. “They’re doing “And I mean when people get North Chesterfield, who also learning that they can work as done a lot of other projects great things once they’re done the chance to bring their tires dropped off some tires on Sat- a team and make a difference,” Moore said. “And so my kids where it’s helping abroad and rolling and I think it’s just a here to recycle them to go to urday, agreed. other places and I like helpgreat thing to do.” a good cause, it’s great for the “Oh, it’s nice,” Kotasek said. do plan and run and work ing here at home,” said Kiera Jack Scheibe participated environment and great for the “It’s helpful. I’m trying to get the event as you can see and Goddu, a student who partici- in last year’s event as a seventh community too just to come the lawn cleaned up some, so, we have tremendous support from the county on this.” pated in Tire Amnesty Day. grader and volunteered his out here and have a nice place yeah.”

VINTAGE PRO VINYL PRO

ThisClean revolutionary vinylfor ﬂoor Quick Technology easy offers unique comfort cleanup andcushioned maintenance. and unprecedented durability. 5-Year Warranty. COMPARE AT AT $1.99 COMPARE $1.49 SQ. SQ.FT. FT.

FOR ONE WEEK ONLY!

99 69¢

For Every Square Foot Of Select Styles Of Resista® SoftStyle Carpet You Buy,

GET YOUR INSTALLATION FOR JUST A

G RSEE S AV E AT I BEL N G OW S

SQ.

SQ. FT. FT.

PENNY!

VINYLVIEW PRO CITY

This 12mm high This high gloss gloss laminate features features aa laminate full 25-year 25-year warranty. warranty. full COMPARE AT $4.49 COMPARE $3.98 SQ. SQ.FT. FT.

1.99 2.49

SAVE HUNDREDS ON CARPETS & FLOORS STOREWIDE!

SQ. SQ. FT. FT.

MORA VINYL PRO SIERRA PLANK 1/2" x 5" hand-scraped MAHOGANY

Resista SoftStyle is the ultimate choice in carpet for today’s active households. The soft, durable and stylish looks of Resista® SoftStyle carpets add a touch of luxury to any home. Resista™ SoftStyle’s unbeatable NO EXCLUSIONS Food & Beverage Stain Warranty assures their lasting value. Live, play and relax with comfort and durability beneath you. Ask about our 30-Day Customer Satisfaction Warranty. ®

$10 0 CARD

GIFT

or Ceramic Purchase Over $750. $100 Off Any Hardwood, Laminate $750 required. See store for details. Minimum purchase amount of

Textured Saxony

2.99 2.46

$$$

STARTING AT

$ .29 SQ. FT.

COMPARE SQ. FT. AT $2.79

PLUS, GET YOUR INSTALLATION FOR* JUST A PENNY!

FREE GIFT CARD! $100 OFF Any Hardwood, Laminate, Tile or Vinyl Purchase Over $750

SQ. SQ. FT. FT.

NO INTEREST† 24 MONTHS

FOR

Supreme Softness, Superior Stain Resistance

with click-lock. 5/16"hardwood xFull 5" 25-Year environmentally friendly Warranty. hardwood. 10-Year Warranty. COMPARE AT AT $3.99 COMPARE $2.99 SQ. SQ.FT. FT.

On purchases of $1000 $900 or more with your Floor Trader credit card made from 4/8/12 4/29/12 to 4/28/12. 5/26/12 Apply for card in-store. Equal Fixed Minimum Monthly Payments Required. Penalty APR may apply if you make a late payment. For new account holders: after the promotion ends, an APR of 29.99% will apply.†

2642188-01

†Monthly payments equal to promo purchase balance amount divided equally by 24 months are required until expiration but no interest will be assessed if all minimum monthly payments on account, including debt cancellation, paid when due. If account goes 60 days past due, promo may be terminated early and standard account terms will apply. As of May 1, 2012, 2011, Purchase APR 29.99%; Penalty APR 29.99%. Minimum Interest $2. Existing cardholders refer to your current credit agreement for rates and terms. Subject to credit approval.

RICHMOND-EAST 7019 Mechanicsville Tpke. 804-746-5500 NEW!

RICHMOND-WEST 12642 Broad St. Rd. 804-360-8223

RICHMOND-SOUTH 13617 Hull St. Rd. 804-639-0033

Hours: Monday-Friday 9-8, Saturday 9-5, Sunday 12:30-5 Visit us online at www.ﬂoortraderofrichmond.com

*Receive basic carpet installation for a penny per square foot on the purchase of select Resista® SoftStyle branded carpet. Minimum purchase of 500 square feet. Installation for a penny only applies to basic installation labor for Resista® SoftStyle carpet and qualifying pad from The Floor Trader® in single-family residential homes located within 30 miles of the store. Free offer requires the purchase of qualifying pad for carpet. Valid at participating Floor Trader® stores. Offer excludes additional labor (e.g. moving furniture, removing and hauling away existing flooring, floor preparation, and stairs installation) and is not valid on glue down carpet installation. Offer valid 4/29/12 - 5/26/12. See store for details. **Minimum purchase amount of $750 required. ***Off compare-at prices. Compare-at prices based on regular prices offered by significant competitors for the same or similar products; competitors not always located in all areas. Offers do not apply to previous purchases. Prices are for materials only. Limited quantities on selected floor covering. See store for complete details. Because new shipments arrive daily, brand selection may vary. Offer ends 5/26/12. Photos are for illustrative use only. Although we make every effort to ensure that our advertising is accurate, The Floor Trader® cannot be held liable for typographical errors or misprints. ©2012 The Floor Trader®. FLTR-30149

Z Same

Day Service* Z On-Site Lab

Steven M. Hedges, DMD, P.C. Steven M. Hedges, D.M.D. Luther C. Helbert Jr., D.D.S. General Dentists

11846 Perdue Springs Court, Chester,VA Call For Appointment (804)748-4546

New Denture Wearer Package Special Savings For First Time Denture Wearers Fees effective 11/21/11

1-800-DENTURE

www.AffordableDentures.com

*Same Day Service on Economy Dentures, in most cases, call for details. Additional fees may be incurred depending on individual cases. We gladly accept Cash, Checks with ID, Visa, MasterCard and Discover as payment for our services.

Artists, authors sought for library fair CONTRIBUTED REPORT

The Chesterﬁeld County Public Library is looking for artists, authors and craftspeople to participate in its annual Spring Arts and Authors Fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p m. on Saturday, May 12, at the Chester Library. Artists and craftspeople must display their own work; no direct sales or imports will be allowed. For more information, including fees and space available, contact Kate LaPrelle at laprellek@chesterﬁeld.gov, or call 748-1204.

Gardening workshop on tap May 15 CONTRIBUTED REPORT

The Chesterfield County office of Virginia Cooperative Extension will present a gardening workshop, Shade Gardening, at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 15. Participants will learn how to brighten up a dark landscape with plants that “shine” in the shade. Shade Gardening will be held at Midlothian Library, 521 Coalfield Road. To register, call 751-4401.

BON AIR from page 1

“It was placed along the Richmond-Danville Railroad to offer growth to outlying areas.” “I don’t know of any other villages or communities, and I’ve been studying history all my life, which can boast the level of characters of such a historical magnitude, and this was just in the matter of a few square blocks. It’s important to recognize that, once upon a time, it was a community of inﬂuential citizens in post-war Richmond history.” Saturday’s event will begin at Bon Air Baptist Church’s parking lot with entertainment starting at 11 a.m. The parade will begin at 1 p.m., and it will be led by grand marshal Jimmy Barrett, radio host for WRVA and an-

RACE from page 1

“It’s that time of year,” Snyder said in an e-mail. “I am seeking donations for my team, Martha Mae’s Meanderers.” The team will be taking part in the 2012 Relay for Life on May 19 and 20 at James River High School. All of the donations collected go directly to the American Cancer Society. Snyder’s grandmother, Martha Mae Green, succumbed to cancer in January. Since then, he has taken the reins and bridled his passion to support cancer survivors and to help fund research for a cure. “I lost my grandmother to it and I have other family members and friends who are battling it now or who have fought it and won,” Snyder said. “I am determined to make a difference.” “A lot of my family members have rallied together and I am the team captain,” he said. “My grandmother was an avid traveler and we decided to travel to the different Relays where our family now lives and take part. Last year my family and I did the Relay in our hometown in Erie, Pa., and this year we picked Chesterﬁeld.

EXPLAIN

nouncer for the Richmond Squirrels baseball team. Other notable parade participants include the 380th Army Band, bagpipers from the Virginia Scots Guard and students from Crestwood Elementary. Tuck also said that the parade will honor Afghanistan and Iraq war veterans. Stand-alone musical presentations also will take place after the event. The Cary Street Ramblers and the 380th Army Band are scheduled to perform full musical sets. “This year, we’re having the Cary Street Ramblers, an outstanding group of talented musicians that play Appalachian folk style music that will perform in the afternoon, and we’re fortunate to have them play at our free

concert,” Tuck said. “Immediately following the parade, the 380th (Army Band) will play American classics.” Then, the event will continue on the festival grounds at Bon Air Christian Church. Tuck said that visitors will be able to tour the church’s interior throughout the afternoon. The day also will include appearances by historic reenacters. “We will have individuals dressed in Victorian clothing who will mingle (with the crowd) throughout the afternoon, and we will have a trolley in the parade with individuals in vintage dress,” Tuck said. Bon Air Victorian Day has already had a profound effect on at least one of its attendees. Tuck originally

became a member of the Bon Air Historical Society after he attended one of the observances, and, now, he helps to keep the tradition going. “It’s a very family-friendly event for all ages, and it’s just a feel-good opportunity,” Tuck said. “In fact, I joined the Historical Society during a visit to the festival, and I was really impressed by the friendliness of the people and the atmosphere.” Bon Air Victorian Day will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 12, starting at the parking lot of Bon Air Baptist Church at 2531 Buford Road in North Chesterﬁeld. The parade begins at 1 p.m. Admission is free. For more information, call 543-6629 or visit www. bonairhistoricalsociety.org

What Is Relay? • Overnight relay-style event • Teams of people camp out around a track • Members of each team take turns walking around the track for the duration of the event • Food, games and activities provide entertainment and fundraising opportunities • Family-friendly environment for the entire community • Because it’s a Relay, you’re not required to be there the entire time . . . but Relay ofﬁcials say it’s so fun, you’ll probably ﬁnd it hard to leave. Survivors’ Lap • Relay starts with a Survivors’ Lap, an inspirational time when survivors are invited to circle the track together and help everyone celebrate the victories achieved over cancer. It also recognizes and celebrates caregivers at Relay For Life. These individuals give their time, love and support to friends, family, neighbors and co-workers who face cancer. Luminaria Ceremony • After dark, people who have been touched by cancer, remember loved ones lost to

the disease during the Luminaria Ceremony. Candles are lit inside bags filled with sand, each one bearing the name of a person touched by cancer, and participants often walk a lap in silence. Fight Back Ceremony • Last, there is a Fight Back Ceremony, a personal commitment is made to save lives by taking up the fight against cancer. That personal commitment may be to do something as simple as getting a screening test, quitting smoking, or talking to elected officials about cancer. By taking action, people are personally taking steps to save lives and fight back against a disease that takes too much. The American Cancer Society Relay For Life began in Tacoma,Wash. In the mid-1980s, Dr. Gordy Klatt, a Tacoma colorectal surgeon, wanted to enhance the income of his local American Cancer Society office and to show support for all of his patients who had battled cancer. He decided to personally raise money for the fight by doing something he enjoyed: running marathons. In May 1985, Dr. Klatt spent a grueling 24 hours

circling the track at Baker Stadium at the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma. He ran for more than 83 miles. That first year, nearly 300 of Dr. Klatt’s friends, family and patients watched as he ran and walked the course. Throughout the night, friends donated $25 to run or walk with Dr. Klatt for 30 minutes. His efforts raised $27,000 to fight cancer. While circling the track those 24 hours, Dr. Klatt thought about how others could take part in his mission to fight cancer. He said he envisioned a 24-hour team relay event that could raise more money to fight cancer. Over the next few months, he pulled together a small committee to plan the first team relay event, known as the City of Destiny Classic 24-Hour Run Against Cancer. In 1986, with the help of Pat Flynn – now known as the “Mother of Relay” – 19 teams took part in the first team Relay event on the track at the historic Stadium Bowl and raised $33,000. To provide a donation to sponsor “Martha Mae’s Meanderers,” go to: http://main.acsevents.org/ goto/ChristopherSnyder.

Dance studio to present ballet ‘The Ruby Slippers’ CONTRIBUTED REPORT

The Jessica Morgan Dance Studio will present a Spring Gala, featuring the ballet “The Ruby Slippers,” at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, May 11, at James River High School. A fundraiser for the school, the ballet also will be presented at 10 a.m., 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. on Saturday, May 12. Tickets, which will be sold at the door, are $12 for adults and $10 for children

(ages 3 to 11). “Coppelia” will be performed at 7 p.m. on Friday, May 18, at Manchester High School. This fundraiser will beneﬁt Manchester’s Show Choirs. The ballet also will be presented at 10 a.m., 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. on Saturday, May 19. Tickets, which will be sold at the door, are $12 for adults and $10 for children (ages 3 to 11).

MAY 10, 2012 || 3

NEWS || FEATURES

FRIENDS from page 1

said. “I did so many things I can’t even think of all the jobs I’ve had,” Thomas laughed. The renewed friendship moves forward just like the two girls were still running the hills in Minden. The two were reunited through Miller’s daughter. “She (Edna) came to Richmond from Florida, and I was already living here,” Thomas said. At ﬁrst, Miller was hesitant to move but the thought of a renewed friendship with

her old friend was the deciding factor. “She didn’t want to come here until she found out that I was here,” Thomas said. “Next thing I knew she was here.” It brings back fond memories for both of them. “She met her husband at one of the dances we went to,” Thomas said. “He played the banjo in a little string band.” The reunited pair are rarely far away from one another and live on the same ﬂoor at Chesterﬁeld Heights. “It’s almost like we were never apart,” Miller smiled.

Powhatan Power Washing Houses and Decks Steve Barton, Owner Licensed and Insured

4295 Three Bridge Rd. Powhatan, Va. 23139

804-513-5385

WATER HEATER LEAKING?

2642429-03

MIDLOTHIANEXCHANGE.COM

Tommy

Contact the Plumbing Pro at kelleherhvac.com

SINCE 1968

KELLEHER 649-7501 HEATING | COOLING | PLUMBING | ELECTRICAL

Everything is on Sale!

‘Art of the Harp’ concert scheduled for May 11 CONTRIBUTED REPORT

Concerts for a Cause will present The Art of the Harp, featuring The American Youth Harp Ensemble, at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, May 11, at the Salisbury Presbyterian Church, 13621 W. Salisbury Rd., Midlothian. A variety of classical, jazz and world music pieces composed or arranged speciﬁcally for the unique conﬁguration

Powhatan Soccer Association’s Player Development Program is Holding Free Assessments on May 11, 2012

of the all-harp orchestra will be performed. Directed by Lynnelle Ediger, the program will include a free-will offering to beneﬁt Noah’s Children. For more information, call 794-5311.

Advertise in Midlothian Exchange! Call Carol Taylor or Steve Pittman at (804) 598-4305 for details.

LOSE WEIGHT AS IF YOUR LIFE DEPENDED ON IT. Start by losing 10 pounds in 2 weeks.**

Being overweight increases your risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes and many types of cancer, it also can take years off your life. Our programs offer strategies unavailable to commercial weight loss programs. • Non-surgical weight loss

• Physician customized plan

• One-on-one with a physician

• 99% keep the weight off after a year*

Call Toll Free

2633743-01

877.623.5075

$39 INITIAL CONSULTATION www.powhatansoccer.org

cmwl.com

Family Practice Specialists of Richmond 3742 Winterfield Rd, Midlothian

*Based on a stratified sample of 349 patients over a six-year period. Patients must have remained on the program for a minimum of 28 days and be monitored with at least two physician visits within first 31 days to be included in the study. A variety of nutritional meal replacements were used. 99% of the patients that followed the CMWL program, including a low calorie diet and individual counseling with CMWL physicians, from one month up to a year, weighed less at their last weigh-in than their starting weight. **Based on a stratified random sample of 223 women and 99 men on a medically prescribed diet.

EXPLAIN

4 || MAY 10, 2012

NEWS || FEATURES

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

CRIME REPORT

A case of too many talkers, too few listeners? So, verbal communication continues for, in some cases, a lifetime, so maybe I’m confusing wonder if people ever run out of things to writer’s block with running out of things to say. say. Does the verbal well ever run dry or is Fair enough, because I know plenty about the it a self-propelling function of life? latter. It’s not a question often pondered, but, I try to live by Billy Crystal’s famous words, to a writer, it’s the ultimate fear — the inability “A Writer Writes,” and being a professional jourto translate thoughts into words on paper is a nalist allows plenty of practice time. fate worse than death to those who depend on Covering news is more of a craft than an art the pen to survive. in my mind, and I rarely have problems starting Many writers’ creative talents have dried up, or completing those assignments. It’s the coland some of the greatest couldn’t write the first umn that requires a more creative approach and word in their final days on earth. The case of a different type of an almost non- journalistic Ernest Hemingway comes immediately to mind, approach. and perhaps that’s not the best example because The column comes in waves, either in sets many blamed his inability to compose on a too numerous to count; or it doesn’t come at all, combination of a life of alcohol and drug abuse so you have to take advantage of high tide, so to and serious mental problems. I’m not sure I speak. agree. I think Walt Whitman described it best. “The It is hard to argue that the work didn’t dete- secret of it all, is to write in the gush, the throb, riorate and reading Hemingway’s earlier novels the flood, of the moment – to put things down with their unique insights and free-flowing style without deliberation – without worrying about is far different from surveying his later works, their style – without waiting for a fit time or but his career still stands as a lifetime of genius place. I always worked that way. I took the first in my mind. scrap of paper, the first doorstep, the first desk, At a recent visit to a local retirement commu- and wrote – wrote, wrote . . . By writing at the nity, I asked some of the residents if people ever instant the very heartbeat of life is caught,” said run out of things to say. The resounding answer Whitman. was no, but all agreed there is a tendency to talk As for running out of things to say, it hapless, taking special notice of what exactly needs pens to everyone at some point. There are to be said. literally thousands of advice columns of what to “You talk less, but you end up saying more,” say to someone when you run out of things to one resident laughed. Another said you don’t say. The solutions are as varied as the number of run out of things to say, there are just less authors, but . . . people to listen. Well played. I’ve always found a smile works best. BY JIM RIDOLPHI

Special Correspondent

TEACHER from page 1

Meadowbrook High, where he continues to teach Algebra II, probability/statistics and precalculus. He earned his master’s degree from VCU and his bachelor’s from Virginia Tech. Moody began her career in 1975 in Williamsburg-James City County and also taught at schools in Germany and England for the U.S. Department of Defense. Since 1993, she has taught students with learning disabilities at Wells Elementary. She earned her master’s degree from Arcadia University and her bachelor’s from the College of William and Mary. Annually, every Chesterﬁeld County school selects a Teacher of the Year. Chesterﬁeld County Public Schools then selects from those honorees an Elementary School Teacher of the Year, a Middle School Teacher of the Year and a High School Teacher of the Year, then chooses the countywide Teacher of the Year from those three honorees. Daszkiewicz’s name will be submitted to the Virginia Department of Education, which will select eight regional Teachers of the Year from across the state, then will choose the Virginia Teacher of the Year from the eight regional winners. The Teachers of the Year from CCPS are: Elementary schools: Ashley Carneal, Bellwood; Denise Mitchell, Bensley; Cindy Peppers, Beulah; Sonya Smith – Bon Air; Kimberly Ehle – Chalkley; Kristen Reynolds, Clover Hill; Kim Corley, Marguerite Christian; Darlene Lerch, Crenshaw; Melissa Crim,

Top: Amanda Moody began her career in 1975 in WilliamsburgJames City County and also taught at schools in Germany and England for the U.S. Department of Defense. Since 1993, she has taught students with learning disabilities at Wells Elementary. Below: Paul Daszkiewicz began his career as a math teacher 22 years ago at Meadowbrook High, where he continues to teach Algebra II, probability/statistics and precalculus.

Crestwood; Anne Trask, Curtis; Patricia Pippenger, Davis; Cynthia Staneart, Ecoff; Sandi Wiley, Enon; Kara Collins, Ettrick; Carolyn Martin, Evergreen; Kathleen Hicks, Falling Creek; Kimberly Cundy, Gates; Kathryn Snead, Gordon; Kristin McDonald, Grange Hall; Florence Jenkins, Greenﬁeld; Amy Miller, Harrowgate; Colin Wharton, Hening; Jan Fletcher, Hopkins; Pamela Piper, Jacobs Road; Virginia Van Keuren, Matoaca; Kathryn Lyda, Providence; Dru Mische, Reams; Kelly George, Robious; Crystal Abel, Salem Church; Mitchell Early, Elizabeth Scott; Mary Beth Lowery, Smith; Terri Shepherd, Spring Run; Debbie Whaley, Swift Creek; April Maurer, Watkins; Margaret Seitz, Bettie Weaver; Amanda Moody, Wells; Gretchen Bassett, Winterpock; and Barbara Schaedel, Woolridge.

MIDLOTHIANEXCHANGE.COM

Middle schools: Ben Davis, Bailey Bridge; Jessica Hawkes, Carver; Amy Prenavo, Davis; Courtney Wirt, Falling Creek; John Ferrucci, Manchester; Evelyn Didlake, Matoaca; Taylor Bernard, Midlothian; Rebecca Williamson, Providence; Rebecca Propts, Robious; Corey Talbott, Salem Church; Rhea Calfee, Swift Creek; and Donald Mugford, Tomahawk Creek. High schools: Michael Entsminger, Bird; Deirdra Hairston, Chesterﬁeld Community High; Dana Carson, Chesterﬁeld Technical Center; Christopher Wahrman, Clover Hill; Merel Williams, Cosby; Mary Hill, Thomas Dale; Robert Benway, James River; Renee Fernandez, Manchester; Stacy Bradshaw, Matoaca; Paul Daszkiewicz, Meadowbrook; James Wilson, Midlothian; and Melinda Carson, Monacan.

WASABI THE SUDOKU GAME WITH A KICK!

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.

23112

9700 block of Midlothian Turnpike Armed and masked unknown suspect April 19 entered the location and demanded 3800 block of McTyres Cove Road money from the safe. Suspect took Victim reported property was stolen the money and ﬂed the location from his residence. No signs of forced through the rear door. entry were noted.

April 22

April 21

12200 block of Chattanooga Plaza Unknown suspect/s stole property from the victim’s vehicle. 2700 block of Brookforest Road Property was reported stolen from victim’s vehicle.

1800 block of Greenﬁeld Drive Property was reported stolen from victim’s unlocked vehicle.

23236 April 17

700 block of S. Hyannis Drive Unknown suspect/s broke a rear window and gained entry into the April 22 recently vacant residence. Unknown 4000 block of Hailey Crescent Drive at this time what property was stolen. Victim died of wounds incurred at location.

April 20

3800 block of Grey Hound Court Victim observed unknown suspect inside his locked vehicle. Property was stolen.

14000 block of Cooperton Circle Victim reported property stolen from his unlocked vehicle. No signs of forced entry were noted.

23113

700 block of E. Hundred Road Victim was pushing her bike along the roadside when the described suspect approached in his vehicle, pulling up close to her and holding some cash across the passenger seat. As the victim turned towards the vehicle, she saw the suspect unclothed from the waist down. Suspect then drove off.

April 17

900 block of Walmart Way Victim reported her purse stolen from shopping cart while at location.

23235 April 18

8300 block of Candigan Circle Unknown suspect/s gained entry into the victim’s residence by kicking in the rear door. Property was reported stolen.

April 21

1500 block of W. Hundred Road Complainant reported an ATV was stolen from location.

STUDENTS OF THE YEAR

PHOTO SUBMITTED BY CAROL DEMASI GLATT

Chesterﬁeld Community High School in Chester has announced the Students of the Year. They are Teyona Baker, a sophomore, and Julia Fournier, a senior. Assistant principal Wendy Gonzalez said they were recognized at the county-wide awards ceremony held on April 26 at the Holiday Inn Koger Center. Assistant Principal, Wendy Gonzalez, was pleased to celebrate the naming of CCHS’s Students of the Year, tenth grader, Teyona Baker, and senior, Julia Fournier, at the countywide award ceremony, Thursday, April 26, at the Holiday Inn Koger Center.

Maggie L. Walker students place second in contest

CONTRIBUTED REPORT

ight Chesterﬁeld County students are members of a team from the Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School that placed second in the nation in the We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution National Finals in Washington, D.C. They are: Dylan Fauss, Caitlin Lane, Eric Ott, Stephen Roach, Melody Wang, Arthur Wu and Darice Xue. all seniors; and Mark Petrine, junior. This is the third year the team has placed in the top three in the nation. We the People team members study a broad range of topics related to American government and constitutionalism and prepare for simulated congressional hearings, during which judges ask questions and score units based on knowledge and articulation.The academic competition marked the end of months of study and hard-won victories at the congressional district and state levels for the team. In addition to the six from Chesterﬁeld County, Social Studies teacher Matt McGuire coaches the following juniors and seniors: Ian Baxter, senior, Richmond; John

Darr, junior, Henrico; Tyler Garrett, senior, Richmond; Selena Kitchens, junior, Hanover; Kathryn Marqueen, senior, Henrico; Siobhan Rigby, senior, Richmond; Matt Ruskan, junior, Henrico; Sameer Sarkar, senior, Henrico; Justin Shawler, senior, Hanover; Abigail Simon, junior, Richmond; Martin Slag, senior, Richmond; Annie Valentine, junior, Richmond; Eileen Wang, senior, Henrico; Gray Whisnant, junior, Henrico; Johnny Mac Yates, junior, Richmond; Andrea Yeh, senior, Henrico; and Jesse Zhao, senior, Henrico. For more information about the competition, visit http://www. civiced.org/. About the Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School The Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School for Government and International Studies is a highly-selective, regional public school that serves students throughout the metropolitan Richmond area. The participating school divisions are Charles City, Chesterﬁeld, Goochland, Hanover, Henrico, King and Queen, New Kent, Petersburg, Powhatan, Prince George, Richmond, and West Point.

John Tyler Community College board meets today in Midlothian CONTRIBUTED REPORT

The public is invited to attend today’s meeting of the John Tyler Community College Board at 3 p.m. at the college’s Midlothian Campus, located at 800 Charter

EXCHANGE EX COM

Publisher Production Manager Business Manager Acting Editor Sports Editor Sales Representative Sales Representative Classiﬁeds

Joy Monopoli Brian French Birgit Weeks Melody Kinser Jim McConnell Steve Pittman Carol Taylor Cindy Grant

Colony Parkway, in the Science Building, room C109. A sign-up sheet will be made available 30 minutes prior to the beginning of the meeting for those persons interested in addressing the board.

3229 Anderson Highway Powhatan, Va 23114 Ofﬁce: (804) 379-6451 Fax: (804) 379-6215 Mail: PO Box 10 Powhatan, VA 23139

jmonopoli@mediageneral.com bfrench@mediageneral.com bweeks@powhatantoday.com editor@midlothianexchange.com jmcconell@midlothianexchange.com spittman@mediageneral.com ctaylor@powhatantoday.com cgrant@mechlocal.com

(804) 562-0626 x14 (804) 649-6797 (804) 598-4305 (804) 746-1235 (804) 598-4305 (804) 598-4305 x 11 (804) 598-4305 (804) 746-1235 x 16

Vol. VI, 15th edition © 2012 by Richmond Suburban News, a Media General Company. All advertising and editorial matter is fully protected and may not be reproduced without the permission of the publisher.

All correspondence submitted for publication must include ﬁrst and last name, and for veriﬁcation purposes only, a street address, and phone number. Letters may be edited for clarity, grammar & space.

5 || MAY 10, 2012

EXPLORE

YOUR WORLD || TRAVEL

MIDLOTHIANEXCHANGE.COM

Va. Hops and Barley Festival offers variety of beers BY KOREY HUGHES

Special Correspondent

any people consider beer consumption to be a momentary experience that they might enjoy at neighborhood watering holes or at sporting events while rooting for their favorite teams. But real connoisseurs of the grain-based beverage, however, will find numerous tastes to please their palates during the second annual Virginia Hops and Barley Festival that will take place on Saturday, May 12, at U.S. 288 and Huguenot Trail. Cameron Palmore is a member of the Powhatan Rotary Club and one of the organizers of the Virginia Hops and Barley Festival. Palmore has been involved with the event since its inception, and he said that the festival was originally going to be a contest instead of a festival where people enjoyed different varieties of beers. “Originally, we wanted to do some sort of statewide competition, but that morphed into a festival celebrating the micro-breweries in Virginia,” Palmore said. Palmore said more than 1,000 visitors attended 2011’s event, but he said he believes this year’s festivities might double or triple last year’s attendance. And, best of all, the event’s site is convenient for Chesterfield and Midlothian residents who decide to attend. “The location was chosen by some of our Rotary members,” Palmore said. “We are from Powhatan, so we wanted to keep it in the county, but this location is very accessible from all over Richmond, because of Route 288, especially from Powhatan, Midlothian and Short Pump.” For that reason, beer enthusiasts should definitely see what the festival has to offer. In fact, Palmore said the exclusive beer selections that will be offered that day are one of the main reasons why people should attend the event. “We will have different beers from the larger breweries that are in limited release, and beers from smaller breweries that are not distributed in larger circulation,” Palmore

said. “Some of what we have will not be bottled, so you can’t go and buy it at the store.” Virginia isn’t widely recognized as a region for beer, but, according to the Hops and Barley Festival’s website, it is actually the fourth largest producer of small runs and batches of the stuff. Because the exhibitors will interact with the attendees, it will be an opportunity for visitors to learn more about what it takes to manufacture different types of the frothy beverage. “We will have more than 30 Virginia brewed beers,” Palmore said. “The beers have to come through the distributor.” “People will be able to sample the different beers and buy full pours. We will have representatives from different breweries to talk about their beer, so people can learn about the differences in styles.” Still, participants shouldn’t think that the outdoor event isn’t appropriate for all ages. Parents are encouraged to attend with their children, although pets aren’t allowed. “We will have live local music throughout the day and a kids’ area where the little ones can play,” Palmore said. “It will be a very familyfriendly time for all.” Of course, the festival’s significance is much bigger than the wide range of beers that will be sold on Saturday. The fact that it attracts so many people means that it also will help to bring commerce to Chesterfield and Powhatan counties. “Events like this bring people from all over, and some may not know about the great things we have to offer in Powhatan and in Chesterfield,” Palmore said. “Hopefully, some people will find a new restaurant or a shop that they enjoy that is close by and will come back to the area.” The Virginia Hops and Barley Festival will be presented from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 12, at the corner of U.S. 288 and Huguenot Trail. Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the event. For more information, visit www.vabeerfest.com.

‘Grillin’ on the Green’ May 10 CONTRIBUTED REPORT

Last year the Rotary Club of Chester launched the area’s very ﬁrst BBQ Cook-off Competition on the Chester Village Green. Professional, as well as amateur, competitors turned out to compete for bragging rights for “Best BBQ in Town.” Thousands of people came to sample the beef, chicken and pork barbeque, cast their vote and help support all the local charities and nonproﬁts supported by the Rotary Club of Chester. The 2nd Annual “Grillin’ on the Green” event is being planned for Tuesday, May 10.

“Last year’s competition, especially in the professional category, was very successful,” Warren Jessup, one of the organizers, said. “The exposure these businesses received made them all winners, whether they placed or not.” This year, Jessup said, organizers would like to build an even greater participation in the amateur competition and are encouraging amateurs to contact committee members with any questions they might have or help they might need. For more information, call Warren Jessup at 536-3889 or Chris Sovine at 221-9267.

El Día de los Niños

PHOTOS SUBMITTED BY TRISH HOTCHKISS

El Dia de los Ninos, which celebrates the joys and wonders of childhood, the importance of books in our lives, and bilingual literacy, was held on Saturday, April 28, at the Meadowdale Library. This event featured Latin food, music, children’s crafts sponsored by the Home Depot, and cultural awareness. Donations of clothing to those in need also were available. About 1,200 attended, with nearly 500 children’s kits being built.

Summer programs offered for seniors CONTRIBUTED REPORT

The Chesterfield County Department of Parks and Recreation is offering a series of programs for adults 50 and older at Bon Air Baptist Church, 2531 Buford Road. For more information, call Judy Jones, 751-4135. To register, call 748-1623. A full list of programs can be found in the current Program Guide, available online at chesterfield.gov. Zumba – This Latininspired dance and fitness program is effective and easy to follow. 10 to 11 a.m. Mondays, May 7-June 18, $30 (Course 25188). Tai Chi for Seniors – This class is open to and is appropriate for both beginners and intermediates. 12:30 to 1:15 p.m. Wednesdays, May 9-June 6, $25 (Course 25193). Advanced Beginner

STUDENT from page 1 on Presidential Scholars, appointed by President Obama, selects honored scholars annually based on their academic success, artistic excellence, essays, school evaluations and transcripts, as well as evidence of community service, leadership, and demonstrated commitment to high ideals. Of the 3 million students expected to graduate from high school this year, more than 3,300 candidates qualiﬁed for the 2012 awards determined by outstanding performance on the College Board SAT and ACT exams, and through nominations made by Chief State School Ofﬁcers or the National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts nationwide YoungArts™ competition. The 2012 Presidential Scholars are comprised of one young man and one young woman from each state, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico,

Bridge II – This course will expand on basic steps and is intended for those with experience. 10 a.m. to noon Wednesdays, May 9-June 13, $42 (Course 25196). Intermediate Bridge – This class is for experienced players. 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesdays, May 9-June 13, $42 (Course 25201). Get in the Know: Arthritis and Joint Pain – Dr. Christy McLean of Primary Health Group-Brandermill will discuss the causes and preventative measures of arthritis and joint pain. 11 a.m. to noon Wednesday, May 23, free (Course 25142). Get in the Know: Swift Creek Mill Theatre – Robert Albertia from the Swift Creek Mill Theater will discuss the attributes of working in theatre and television. 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 13, free (Course 25340).

and from U.S. families living abroad, as well as 15 chosen at-large and 20 Presidential Scholars in the Arts. Created in 1964, the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program has honored more than 6,000 of the nation’s top-performing students with the prestigious award given to honorees during the annual ceremony in D.C. The program was expanded in 1979 to recognize students who demonstrate exceptional talent in the visual, literary and performing arts. Since 1983, each Presidential Scholar has been offered the opportunity to invite his or her most inspiring and challenging teacher to the annual ceremony where they are honored with a Teacher Recognition Award from the U.S. Department of Education. The teacher chosen for recognition by Hou was Greg O’Bryan of Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School.

STUFF TO DO

E-mail your event to editor@midlothianexchange.com. Subject line: EVENT

FRIDAY, MAY 11 Jessica Morgan Dance Studio will present a Spring Gala, the ballet “The Ruby Slippers” as a fundraiser at 6:30 p.m. at James River High School. The event will beneﬁt the school’s Partisans Club. Shows also will be performed at 10 a.m., 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. May 12. Tickets, which are $12 for adults and $10 for children (3 to 11), will be sold at the door. Concerts for a Cause presents “The Art of The Harp,” featuring The American Youth Harp Ensemble. Directed by Lynnelle Ediger, the event will begin at 7:30 p.m. at

the Salisbury Presbyterian Church at 13621 W. Salisbury Rd. in Midlothian. For more information, call 794-5311. A free-will offering will be taken to benefit Noah’s Children. Bella Arte Gallery at 3734 Winterfield Rd. will have an opening reception with Cathyann Burgess demonstrating from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. New “flowery” works in various mediums by many of the gallery’s most collected artists. Burgess will demonstrate oil painting all prima. The show continues May 11-31. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.

SATURDAY, MAY 12 Richmond Waldorf School May Faire will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., featuring a traditional May Pole and plenty of family fun. For more information, visit www. richmondwaldorf.com. The 34th Annual Victorian Day in Old Bon Air Parade and Festival will begin at noon in the heart of Historic Bon Air at Bon Air Christian Church. The parade begins at 1 p.m. The festival will conclude at 4 p.m. The event has been sponsored by the

Bon Air Historical Society, the oldest Historical Society in Chesterﬁeld County since 1978. Admission is free and open to the public. For more information, visit www. bonairhistoricalsociety.org or www.bahs.org.

MONDAY, MAY 14 Breath Matters, a support group for Central Virginia residents who suffering from lung diseases, will meet from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at CJW Chippenham Hospital, Kraus Auditorium, 7101 Jahnke Road, Richmond. Heidi Flanagan, transplant coordinator from the University of Virginia Medical Center, will discuss

“Lung Transplantation: Process of Evaluation.” For more information, call 378-0628 or go to www.breathmatters. org.

TUESDAY, MAY 15 Jubilation Senior Adult Community Choir concert will begin 11 a.m. at Salisbury Presbyterian Church. For more information, contact the church ofﬁce at 794-5311.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 16 Salisbury Garden Club will meet at 9:30 a.m. at the Church of the Redeemer. The club will spotlight its Annual Awards and Installation Lun-

cheon. For more information, contact the president, Doris Morris, at doriskmorris@ comcast.net.

FRIDAY, MAY 18 Jessica Morgan Dance Studio will present a Spring Gala, the ballet “Coppelia” as a fundraiser at 7 p.m. at Manchester High School. The event will beneﬁt the school’s Show Choirs. Shows also will be performed at 10 a.m., 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. on May 19. Tickets, which are $12 for adults and $10 for children (3 to 11), will be sold at the door.

|| MAY 10, 2012

EXERCISE

sports || fitness

MidlothiAnExchAngE.coM

Titans frustrated, then elated Second-half explosion lifts Cosby to 3-1 win By JIm mCConnEll

jmcconnell@midlothianexchange.com

owhatan High’s boys soccer team executed coach Jeff Poston’s strategy perfectly for the first 40 minutes of Thursday’s College Soccer Showcase game against Cosby. Playing in a formation with four defenders, five midfielders and just one forward, the overmatched Indians used a disciplined defensive approach to snuff out attacks by the explosive Titans. Cosby, which was ranked No. 1 in the nation as recently as a couple weeks ago, repeatedly tried to dribble through the middle of a jam-packed penalty area and came away with nothing but frustration and a scoreless halftime draw. In fact, Powhatan generated the best scoring chance of the first half on a quick counterattack. Cody Stewart played a slick ball through to Daniel Overholser sprinting through the right side of the box, but Cosby goalkeeper Colby Dechiara made a sprawling save to keep the game scoreless at halftime.

“I told the boys that if we held them long enough, they’d self destruct,” Poston said after the Titans exploded for three second-half goals in a 3-1 victory. “The strategy was working. Obviously their coach talked to them at halftime because they came out in the second half and played a lot better.” Cosby’s territorial superiority finally paid off in a corner kick early in the second half. Adam Johnson served a perfect ball into the box and Chris Fitzpatrick’s header gave the Titans a 1-0 lead with 28:40 left in the game. While Fitzpatrick is Cosby’s top defender, coach Mike Anderson likes to play through him on corners because at 6-5, he towers over most defenders who try to mark him. But the Titans used a different strategy against Powhatan and Johnson played low, near-post balls on both of their first-half corners. Fitzpatrick got his head on the first and would’ve had a goal, but the ball was cleared off the line by a Powhatan defender; the second wound up in the hands of goal-

keeper Kyle Knapke. “Third time’s a charm, I guess,” Fitzpatrick said. “Adam was consistent with where he was putting the ball, so I didn’t have to go over anybody. I just had to get to the near post first and the ball was right there. “They definitely were packing it in on us, so we had to produce a goal somehow,” he added. “After the first goal we started flowing and having fun.” As the clock ticked down in a 1-0 game, Powhatan finally abandoned its defensive posture in search of the equalizing goal. The Indians were rewarded with a free kick just outside the Cosby box, but Ben Lewis’ effort sailed high and wide. Powhatan’s aggressiveness had a downside, though: it opened vast swaths of space for Cosby’s potent attack, which didn’t need much time to capitalize. With 12 minutes left, Cosby’s Quintin Peterson converted a feed titAns p7

PHOTO BY JIM MCCONNELL

Andrew michon (left) scored Cosby’s third goal on a penalty kick.

VCC GIRLS TENNIS TOURNAMENT

Dodson sweeps 50-lap races ConTRIBUTED REPoRT

PHOTO COURTESY ROYCE RANSONE

The Blessed Sacrament Huguenot girls tennis team celebrates after winning the Virginia Commonwealth Conference team title in Williamsburg.

Knights dominate with depth BSH wins ﬁve VCC singles titles, rolls to team championship By RICHARD CARRIER

Special Correspondent

DEnny'S DRIVE

he Blessed Sacrament Huguenot girls tennis team used overwhelming depth to steamroll its competition in the Virginia Commonwealth Conference tournament last Tuesday in Williamsburg. The Knights, who have several players from Midlothian, took first place at seven of the nine seeds and rolled up 33 points. In a scramble for second place, Tidewater Academy scored 20 points, Fuqua School totaled 19 and Southampton Academy finished last with 18 points. “Some of the other schools have a hard time finding six players,” BSH coach Ben Pomeroy said. “We have nine girls who really want to play and that means a lot.” At the Knights’ first practice this spring, Pomeroy emphasized the importance of depth by asking his players to solve a relatively simple math problem. After the girls acknowledged that you earn the same one point for winning No. 1 and No. 6

singles and No. 1 and No. 6 doubles, Pomeroy’s point had been made. “I told them everybody needs to be ready to step up and play your best,” he added. “In high school tennis, you can have three really good players but if the others don’t ﬁnish, you’re going to have a hard time winning.” That’s exactly how the VCC tournament unfolded last week. In a classic battle, Tidewater’s Barklay Gatton, the consensus No. 1 player in the conference, survived the Lady Knights’ Marie Mullins 8-5 to take the only singles title won by someone other than a BSH player. No. 2 seed Anna Ransone put good shots across the net at a championship pace and blanked Fuqua’s Atkinson 8-0 for the Lady Knights’ ﬁrst title. Senior Jamie Hall was almost as dominant in her 8-1 victory at No. 3 and teammate Olivia Fowkes won 8-0 at No. 4. At No. 5, junior Katie Clarke, who struggled in her opening match, outlasted Fuqua’s

Hutchinson 8-6. Hutchinson, who normally competed in the Nos. 3 or 4 singles slots for the Falcons, was a true test for Clarke. Junior Alissa Doebler found herself in a very competitive match with Southampton’s Johnson, but prevailed with a solid 8-4 win. “Marie Mullins got a little bit of revenge in the No. 1 doubles match,” Pomeroy said. Mullins teamed with Ransone to thoroughly thump Southampton’s combination of Gatten and Fox. The Blessed Sacrament duo left no doubt in their 8-3 win. Hall and Fowkes went their teammates one better by taking out Tidewater’s Clements and O‘Gara, 8-2. Senior Kimberly Hawk and Junior Liza Cary were unable to work their way into the finals, but put together a solid third place finish with an 8-4 victory over Southampton’s Walkman and Gizzard. Mullins was named to the VCC all-academic squad and Pomeroy was tapped as Coach of the Year.

Each week, the Midlothian Exchange will track the progress of Chesterfield native Denny Hamlin as he pursues his first NASCAR Sprint Cup championship last week: After falling a lap down midway through the Aaron’s 499 at Talladega, Hamlin used the “Lucky Dog” to get back on the lead lap and challenged for the lead before crashing with A.J. Allmendinger on the next-to-last restart. Hamlin settled for a 23rd-place finish. Where he stands: Hamlin fell one spot to fourth in the Sprint Cup points standings. He now trails leader Greg Biffle by 27 points and third-place Dale Earnhardt Jr. by 18. Up next: Hamlin will seek his series-best third win at one of NASCAR’s most historic venues, Darlington Raceway. Qualifying is Friday afternoon and the race starts Saturday at 6:30 p.m.

Chris Dodson is like a man on a mission. He’s is trying to make a statement in 2012 after coming up short in the 2011 points standings. After being the fastest Late Model qualifier Friday at Southside Speedway, Dodson picked a young man celebrating his 6th birthday from the stands to pull a chip for the redraw. Of course, the boy drew a 6. It didn’t take Dodson long to get to the front, especially after the two front row starters, Adam Resnick and Raymond Pittman tangled off of turn 4 early in the race. Dodson took advantage, opened up a big lead and cruised to the easy win in the first 50lap feature for the Late Model division. Eddie Johnson finished 2nd, followed by Jeff Oakley, Chris Johnson and Timmy Langford. It was déjà vu all over again in the second 50-lap Late Model feature. Dodson picked the same boy to draw his starting position and once again a 6 was drawn. It took Dodson 7 laps to make his way from his 6th place starting position to the front of the pack, but this time Dodson had company. Chris Johnson and Lin O’Neill were able to keep Dodson in their sights and Johnson made several attempts to get underneath of Dodson in the final 10 laps. soUtHsiDe p7

Conner coming home for camp Manchester High School’s football staff will host a camp for kids 8 through 14 on Saturday, June 16 at the MHS football complex. Manchester alum Kavell Conner, a linebacker for the Indianapolis Colts, is one of several current and former Lancers players who will be help provide instruction at the camp. The cost of the camp is $25, which includes a T-shirt for all participants. Campers are asked to bring both cleats and sneakers. Check-in will be from 8-8:45 a.m. and the camp will run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. To pre-register or for more information, contact Coach Tom Hall by phone at (804) 307-4727 or e-mail him at thomas_hall@ccpsnet.net.

MidlothiAnExchAngE.coM

titAns from p6

EXERCISE

as surprised as anyone when his pass ended up in the goal. from Cayman Fisher to make “I thought it went over, then it 2-0. I saw everybody celebrating.” But just when the Titans Cosby celebrated an seemed ready to cruise to an insurance goal moments later easy win, Powhatan struck when speedy reserve Tyrin with a most improbable goal. Ellington draw a hard tackle Given a free kick near the in the box. Andrew Michon left sideline, roughly 50 yards converted the ensuing penfrom the Cosby goal, Lewis alty kick for the ﬁnal margin. launched a left-footer high Anderson said the Titans’ into the air as players from second-half outburst was the both teams jockeyed for posi- product of recognizing what tion in the box. Powhatan’s defense was doThe ball appeared to be ing and putting together an headed over the goal, but it attack to counter it. caught Dechiara off guard “I like to give the kids the when it dipped sharply and time to see if they can ﬁgure skimmed off the bottom of it out on their own, but they the crossbar to bring Powget frustrated because they’re hatan within 2-1. young,” Anderson added. “It’s “We had been playing my job to help them solve the defense the whole game, so I puzzle. PHOTO BY JIM MCCONNELL was just trying to get it into “If you make adjustments Powhatan’s Alex Cathey (right) tries to keep the box and make something and it works, you feel like Cosby’s Chris Fitzpatrick away from the ball during last Thursday’s game. happen,” said Lewis, who was you’ve done something.”

CLASSIFIEDS

sports || fitness

MAY 10, 2012 ||

soUtHsiDe from p6

4 and patiently moving his way through the field and around week one winner Chris Sylvester before comfortably taking the checkered flag. Sylvester came home second, Donnie Newman was third, and Jeff Dillon and Chris Hott came home with their second consecutive top 5 finishes of the season finishing fourth and fifth respectively. Brenden Queen picked up his first win of the season in the 25 lap feature for the Legends cars. The 20 lap Champ Karts feature saw Justin Emory score a close victory over second place finisher Tanner Aman. The Virginia Mini Cup Racing Association made their first of two visits to the speedway last night and Doug Watts crossed the line first in the #01 car. Jeff Stump finished second; Brian Conklin finished third; Sierra Cussen was fourth and Randy Yarbrough rounded out the top 5.

The restart following a late caution allowed Dodson to hang on for the win, because Johnson had his hands full with O’Neill. The two battled side by side with Johnson coming home second by less than a foot. The finish had Dodson picking up win #3 out of 4 on the season, followed by Chris Johnson, Lin O’Neill, Raymond Pittman and Jason Pittman. A few weeks ago, while practicing for the first Grand Stock race of the season, 2011 Rookie of the Year Austin Dodge blew his engine. He had to borrow a car for opening night and still managed to bring home a fourth place finish. Well, the rest of the Grand Stock division probably wishes Dodge’s new motor hadn’t been ready in time for Friday’s event. Dodge dominated the night by winning the pole, redrawing a

(804) 746-1235 ext. 3

PLACE YOUR AD TODAY

FAX: (804) 379-6215 or classiﬁeds@midlothianexchange.com GENERAL EMPLOYMENT

PHOTOGRAPHY

Residential for Rent ∫ VACATION, WATERFRONT & RESORT Seaside home for rent in OBX Sleeps up to 16 with 2 KB, 1 Qu, 3 Tw & Pyramid. Sunday check-in/check-out. Pet friendly. All amenities, incl. pool. MP 14.5. Several weeks available. Call (804) 798-3915 for pricing.

Business & Service Directory GUTTERS ALL ABOUT GUTTERS ∂ Family Owned & Operated Cleaning ∂ Repair ∂ Guards ∂ Installation Free Estimates ∂ Lic/Ins. ∂ Credit Cards Accepted Gutter Cleaning Special $79*. Call Today 248-6759

HAULING

Aerial Photography of your home, business, property or listing. Beautiful high-resolution digital images with many options available for pricing, framing, etc. Call me today to see how affordable aerial photos can be and what an incredible impact they can have. Great gifts for closings, birthdays, etc. Call today or check us out at www.accuflight.com (804)730-7262 dminor@accuflight.com

TREE SERVICE JJ’s Tree Service Tree Removal, Stump Grinding Affordable. Free Estimates. Licensed/Insured Call Today 218-6295

Announcements YARD & ESTATE SALES

Abandoned Junk Cars Wanted Pay $350 up to $1,000. No title needed - free towing. 804-677-0156

PAINTING

HUGE YARD SALE, Saturday, May 12th, 7am-1pm, located at the Powhatan Fair Grounds, 4042 Anderson Hwy. Furniture, Household, Decoratives, Tools, Toys, & MUCH MORE! Benefits: Missions in Africa

A Women’s Touch to make your home Beautiful! Interior/Exterior, Comm. & Res. Painting. Call for FREE estimate & color consultation Diane’s Painting 651-6134 or 437-0612. www.dianespainting.com We now accept major credit cards!

YARD & BAKE SALE - MANCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL, May 12th, 8am-1pm. Furniture, Toys, Clothes, Housewares & Much More! Proceeds Benefit Choral Department.

Advertise with Midlothian Exchange Call 201-6071 or 912-5653 to hear about Midlothian Exchange’s upcoming advertising opportunities!

Marten. "Expect the Best!" Regional runs and flex fleet opportunities available! Want more hometime & earning power? Our flex fleet positions offer: 7 days on, 7 days off. Excellent pay & benefits! Recent increase on automatic detention pay! Join Marten Transport-Certified top pay carrier! 866-322-4039 or www.drive4marten.com CDL-A, 6 mos. exp. req. EEOE/AAP

Merchandise MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE Bed - New Mattress Set in Plastic w/ warr. Full $99, Queen $109, King $189. Delivery/Lay -A-Way. Call 804-340-0143.

Education & Instruction

Are you looking for a great part time job? Set your own hours & be your own boss selling AVON. You are in control of how you succeed and how much money you make. It only takes $10. to get started. For more information, give me a call 804-375-3080 or 434-547-4812.

MEDICAL TRAINING Dental Assistant Training is now available at Centura College Southside Campus. Learn fast, earn fast and join the healthcare industry that is growing with opportunities for successful careers. Call Centura College today for more information at 800-494-5809. SCHEV certified.

Recruitment

Drivers: Getting Home is Easier Chromed out trucks w/APU’s Chromed our pay package! 90% Drop & Hook CDL-A, 6mos. Exp. (888) 247-4037 Entrepreneur needed to run "Work from home business". Computer and Internet access required. Serious inquiries only. Call Richard at 314-3232

GENERAL EMPLOYMENT $50 Just to Listen! We are so positive we have the best career Path for QUALIFIED sales people that we are Willing to pay you $50 just to come in to speak With a manager. ∂ Top 50 company ∂ Free local confirmed leads ∂ Exclusive products ∂ 45 reps earning $50k-$200K You qualify for $ 50 if you can document $40k in Earnings in each of the last 2 years. Call David G. at 804-305-9504

The deadline for advertising in Midlothian Exchange is 3pm Thursday - RESERVE YOUR SPACE TODAY! Call (804) 339-9162 for details.

Claims

Build Tomorrow's Wehave have great We great plans for you. Technology Today. plans for you. seeks Workers’ Compensation Claims Reviewers. Qualied  candidates will have excellent communication skills with a customer-service focus, and at least one year of experience in clinical documentation review.

WORKERS’ COMPENSATION CLAIMS REVIEWERS Richmond, VA location

Learn more about our opportunities and apply online today at: www.ncicareers.com and search Job 566299.

Examine medical records and provide clinical documentation review to evaluate and validate propo osed settlements. Handling phone requests for development letters is also an integral part of this role.  Qualications: • Associate’s degree • One or more years of experience in clinical documentation review • Strong working knowledge of medical facts and terminology, ICD-9-CM, and CPT-4 coding  • Excellent communication skills and computer prociency Preferred Qualications:  • Status as an RN or LPN, RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician), CPC (Certied  Professional Coder), CCS (Certied  Coding Specialist), or CCS-P (Certi ed Coding Specialist-Physic cian) • Experience with workers’ compensation claims NCI is building relationships based on trust, integrity, and performance, for our clients and our professionals. In addition to comprehensive on-the-job training, we offer competitive compensation and real advancement potential.

NCI is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V

8 || MAY 10, 2012

MIDLOTHIANEXCHANGE.COM

TAKE THE FIRST STEP. Prepare for a career in:

GET IN ON THE

Really Good Deals

2)$!3>0 < +*>&;9 %!!3!&3>0 4*=3:;9 %!!3!&3>0 < /)$03:;9 ,*:7>8980. 4*=3:;9 -(':* %=53>3!&$;&38> 4*=3:;9 -(':* #;!3: 16$;. ,*:7>8980. 4;!!;0* ,7*$;".

AT CONNECTS!

New Cars, Trucks, Motorcycles

Used Cars, Trucks, Motorcycles

Boats & Personal Watercraft

RVs & Campers

Personal Loan

AS LOW AS

1.29% APR* 1.29% APR* 3.00% APR* 3.75% APR* 4.99% APR* TO GET IN ON YOUR

Really Good Deal

CLICK connectsfcu.org

CALL 804.756.5000 or 800.833.5200

COME ON BY 7700 Shrader Rd. | 3640 Call Federal Dr. | 9680 Chamberlayne Rd.

800-263-2890

www.fortiscollege.edu /((( 8."):?$.@BFD 2)E! 2,7). ' C 47A=:?FD ;'

Day and Evening Classes Available &7FBFA7B@ '7D '%B7@B>@. +?$ )=?". 5=? 9,B@7+0 1B$..$ <@BA.:.F) '""7")BFA. +?$ B@@ 6$BD,B)." 1.$)7*.D )? ?#.$B). >0 213-;

Auto Buying Made Easy

For consumer information visit www.fortis.edu

Sunday

Do you really know Richmond?

Test your knowledge with Bill and Shelly!

Selling a Home?

Times-Dispatch

Check The Times-Dispatch each day next week and discover fun facts about Richmond with Bill and Shelly!

ONLY

Sunday, July 31, 2011

$1.25!

Then listen to Bill and Shelly on Lite 98 between 7 and 9 a.m. each day next week. Call in with the correct answer to that day’s question for your chance to win a great prize!

Get your chance to win all next week in The Times-Dispatch and on Lite 98 Pick up Discover Richmond in The Times-Dispatch on Sunday, May 20 2545240-01

for your chance to win a Discover Richmond on July 4th prize package including a Valentine Richmond History Center tour, Flying Squirrels tickets, a stay at the Omni Hotel and more!

Call 598-4305 for advertising information today!

BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY GORDON’S PAINTING INC. ■

■ ■ ■

Residential Interior & Exterior Painting New Construction Commercial Powerwashing Deck Sealing

CALL 746-1235 X3 OR EMAIL: CLASSIFIEDS@MECHLOCAL.COM TO PROMOTE YOUR SERVICES IN THIS DIRECTORY.

Rooﬁng

■

784-7027

804.556.5988

Serving Goochland and surrounding counties since 1996

LICENSED & INSURED

scott’s lawn care service

No job too small - all types of rooﬁng

Call Today for Your Complimentary Estimate

804.598.7300

REMODELING, LLC

Invite us into your home and let us show you how the remodeling process can be an enjoyable one. Licensed and Fully Insured Client References Provided

D&G

��

HAULING & GRADING, LLC Licensed & Insured

David Boyles

��

Licensed & Insured

SCOTT BRUCE

HOME (804) 794-9740 CELL (804) 514-9097

$+!.$/ "' !$,#.( %*&-/&-) !"($$ +*#"&% )',&*

��

Backyard Buildings and More

C .E)+'7?' 0 *1)+'7?' C 6+E+'BA /B'&+E)'- 0 4+&B7' C ,'-5BAA 4+&B7'% C <?5+' 8B%>7E3

• Gravel • Sand •Topsoil • Filldirt • Sawdust • Shaving • Debris Removal •TractorWork • Driveway Grading

D’ L

 H 15+ Years of Experience

Mulch • Topsoil • Gravel Landscape Rock • Compost

FINANCING AVAILABLE

"'(*&"*

8502 Brook Road, Glen Allen, VA 23060

$=(;# !D;:D!;( 2?9+ $=(;# @";:D(D! /+AA <>?E+ &!(*#)*' ! $#)%"*'

804-266-2996

For all of your HAULING needs!

804-382-3025

• Sheds and Play Systems built ON SITE • Value Sheds starting at $799 installed

!)#%$")!

maizeremodeling.com

• Handyman Services ... no job too small • Shutters, Railings, Mailboxes • Decks and Screen Porches • Basements, Third Floor Finish • Kitchens, Baths, Additions ... and much more

“Building Relationships One Project at a Time”

��

Specializing in re-mulching, cleaning beds, trimming shrubs, re-edging, light brush hauling, Bobcat work & clean up. Spreading gravel for driveways. Regrading with screened topsoil. Fertilizer and seeding available.

Delivery also available. Lic/Ins Free Estimates

To Promote Your Business, Call 2645537-01

List your house in Midlothian Exchange!

Just $1.25 per copy at your local Walgreens!

804-746-1235 x3

804-794-1474