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“WE ARE PLEASED TO PRESENT RON WITH THE LOCAL HERO AWARD AND FEEL THAT HE IS A REMARKABLE EXAMPLE OF HOW A POSITIVE ATTITUDE, EXERCISE AND PROACTIVITY MAKE IT POSSIBLE TO LIVE WELL WITH PARKINSON’S DISEASE.” POLLY DAWKINS - Davis Phinney Foundation executive director

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Greg Wingfield has headed the Greater Richmond Partnership since its inception in 1994. The 410 businesses recruited since 1994 have committed $7.3 billion in new investment. The region also has added 75,000 net new jobs over the same period of time. Wingfield spoke to the Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce last week at the May luncheon at Meadowbrook Country Club.

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Roland “Ron” Kessler and his wife Rose are battling his Parkinson’s disease as a team. BY JIM RIDOLPHI

cyclist Davis Phinney, who has Parkinson’s disease. oland “Ron” Kessler’s The mission of the founapproach to living with dation is to help those with Parkinson’s disease Parkinson’s disease have a better and his encouragequality of life. Through its Vicment of others with the malady tory Summits, the foundation have earned him the Local Hero brings in local and national Award from the Davis Phinney experts to talk about advances in Foundation. treatment of Parkinson’s disease Kessler, 79, of Midlothian will and how to live with it, accordreceive the award on Saturing to the release. day during the Davis Phinney Registration is required, Foundation’s Victory Summit at but free for Saturday’s Victhe Greater Richmond Conven- tory Summit. Those intertion Center. ested in attending can register at “We are pleased to present http://davisphinneyfoundation. Ron with the Local Hero Award org/victory-summit/upcomingand feel that he is a remarkvictory-summits/. able example of how a positive Kessler was diagnosed with attitude, exercise and proactivParkinson’s disease in 1988. He ity make it possible to live well has battled the disease with a with Parkinson’s disease,” Polly strong spirit and a desire to help Dawkins, executive director of himself and others maintain as the Davis Phinney Foundation, high a quality of life as possible. said in a press release. He said he is humbled to receive The foundation was formed KESSLER page 2 in 2004 by noted American

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Kessler demonstrates one of his stretching routines in his exercise room at his Midlothian home. Diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 1988, Kessler exercises regularly to help cope with the disease.

ll economic indicators in the Richmond area are beginning to point toward a recovery, and that’s good news for the region, according to Greater Richmond Partnership president Greg Wingfield. Wingfield spoke at the Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce’s regular monthly luncheon last week at Meadowbrook Country club. Founded in 1994, the Partnership markets the area both nationally and internationally, attracting new businesses to the region. “We do the outreach work around the world, trying to bring in very specific types of businesses,” Wingfield said. The Partnership works with groups in the United Kingdom, Germany, Scan-

dinavia and the Far East to promote the Richmond area as a target location for businesses wishing to relocate. Keeping business in the area also is an important component of the economic development picture. “Business retention is equally important to us,” Wingfield said. He said economic development directors like Chesterfield’s Will Davis are vital in ensuring the atmosphere is friendly toward existing businesses. “They are the cutting edge organizations that are taking care of problems at the local level,” he said. “We support them with training and software, but Will and his team are the boots on the ground,” Wingfield added. Wingfield indicated RICHMOND page 2

ROBIUS MIDDLE: PARTNERS IN THE ARTS GRANT WINNER

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he Pamplin Leader Award is a meritbased scholarship that Virginia Tech presents to one incoming student at each high school in the state. Last month, Clover Hill High School student Steven Magnuson won the honor, putting him one step closer to achieving his dream to become an engineer. “I was accepted into the engineering program, and that is the major that I intend to fulﬁll,” Magnuson said. “Since around ﬁrst or second grade, I’ve been accelerated in mathematics.” “During sophomore year, I was taking 12th grade level math. I’ve always been intrigued by science, so those are my fortes with classes I’ve taken throughout the years.” During the nomination

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Steven Magnuson, winner of the Pamplin Leader Award, plans to study engineering at Virginia Tech.

process, three students at Clover Hill were suggested by faculty members, and Magnuson won out over his peers. It’s possible the school’s staff learned that he had earned the award STUDENT page 4

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Robious Middle School teachers Melissa Rickey, Rachel Gruner, Kim Maxey and Teresa Caraher received a Partners in the Arts grant this year to work with sixth grade students on an interdisciplinary learning expedition combining math, art and science concepts. They are working in conjunction with artist Lisa Johnson, and are designing a mosaic that represents Virginia’s Watershed System. This science theme is directly related to student investigation of natural processes (erosion, decomposition, bio-degrading) conservation (recycling, reducing pollution) and interdependence within our ecosystem, the James River and the Food Web. They will be presented their completed mosaic to the community from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, June 7, at the school.

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2 || MAY 17, 2012 RICHMOND from page 1 that business activity in the last two quarters has been healthy, a good sign for a recovering economy. “ It’s improving. We’re seeing more businesses coming into the area. We’ve attracted six new businesses in the first two quarters of the fiscal year. We’ve seen about $161 million in new investment with those companies,” Wingfield said. On the retention side, the Partnership worked with about 60 businesses with expansion plans, increased employee bases, or increased facility capacity. That represents about $75 million of investment locally. “That’s a great sign that our local companies are adding jobs,” Wingfield said. “This picture is looking a lot better than it did last year or the year before. We’re on our way to beating goals for the first time in two years,” the VCU graduate said. Wingfield said there is a changing climate in the economic development world. “We’re not seeing the mega deals like we saw in the late ’90s and early 2000s, the semiconductor plants coming and dropping $3 billion and hiring 2,000 people or more,” he said. Current projects usually fall within the $50 million range and generally hire 200 people. “That’s our new homerun,” Wingfield said. Another trend, according to Wingfield, is fewer jobs on the actual employment rolls, but more people actu-

ally working. “In America, 24 percent of all the people working are on a 1099 form. In 2024, they are expecting that to be at 40 percent.” The cost of healthcare is a primary factor in the rise of contract workers. Wingfield said those workers need to be included in the job investment figures to make the area even more attractive to potential businesses. All in all, it adds to a positive climate in the Richmond area. Recent accolades include: • Named Third Best Largest City in the Country for Job Creation by Gallup. • Voted one of the top Best Cities for Business among 102 metro areas by the Wall Street Journal. • Named one of the nation’s 50 best places for business and careers by Forbes. • Richmond ranked in the top 10 of the 50 Best Cities for Working Mothers by Forbes. • Ranked one of the 20 Happiest Cities for Young Professionals in America by Forbes. With 45 economic development trips planned for the upcoming fiscal year, Wingfield said, “the phone is ringing more.” The Chamber will hold its annual golf classic on Monday, June 4, at Meadowbrook Country Club. Slots are still available for a fun-filled day of golf and networking. Registration begins at 10:30 a.m. and the shotgun start begins at 1 p.m.

Genealogy workshop May 19 CONTRIBUTED REPORT

The Genealogical Research Committee of the Chesterﬁeld Historical Society of Virginia will present a workshop on genealogy for beginners from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 19, at historic Castlewood, 10201 Iron Bridge Rd., Chesterﬁeld. The purpose of the workshop is to acquaint the novice genealogist with the tools needed to begin tracing a family tree. There will be an introduction to the various types of records genealogists use and where these records can be found. This interactive workshop will provide opportunities for beginners to have all

their questions about research processes and procedures answered. Space is limited. The cost of the workshop is $10 per person and prepaid registrations must be made via Paypal at www.chesterfieldhistory.com or phone the Society office at 796-7131. The Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization that serves as the center for Chesterfield County history. Its mission is to collect, preserve, promote and interpret the county’s unique past for the education and enjoyment of present and future generations. For more information, or to volunteer, visit www. chesterfieldhistory.com.

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TRIAD event a success with more than 1,000 seniors in attendance

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ary Elliott entered the huge double-glass doors of Victory Tabernacle Church in the 11700 block of Genito Road and her eyes beheld a cornucopia of displays. All provided information to benefit seniors. Elliott was attending TRIAD’s 13th event. “I have been coming to the TRIAD events for three years,” she said smiling as she reached for some pamphlets. More than 1,000 visitors took part in the bounty of information available. Although the topics were serious, the event also offered breakfast, snacks and performances by the Jubilation Senior Adult Community Choir. The annual event connects older adults and caregivers with more than 65 businesses and nonprofit agencies that provide services for seniors. Among those offering remarks.were Lynda Gormus, Chesterfield TRIAD chair; Ken Cuccinelli II, attorney general; Juanita Balenger, director of the Virginia TRIAD and Citizens Outreach for the Office of the Attorney General; Dorothy Jaeckle, Bermuda District supervisor; Dennis Proffit, Chesterfield County sheriff; Col. Thierry Dupuis, Chesterfield County police chief; Edward “Loy” Senter Jr., Chesterfield County Fire and Emergency Medical Services chief; and James Holland, Dale District supervisor. Free Tdap vaccinations were offered while supplies lasted. County police were on hand to promote “Got Drugs?” that enables citizens to have a safe place to dispose of unwanted or expired medications. More than 26 pounds of medica-

KESSLER from page 1 the Local Hero Award. “Well, it is an honor and certainly gratifying, especially knowing the people who voted it,” Kessler said. “There’s a lot of them every bit as active in efforts as I am and some of them more. There are people who will be attending this meeting who have accomplished miracles with their handling of the situations.” Kessler and his wife Rose, 78, moved from Fairfax County to Chesterﬁeld County in 1995 after he retired from the U.S. Department of Energy. A meteorologist in the Air Force, Kessler also had a stint as a TV weatherman for station WTIC in Hartford, Conn. When he was told by a researcher at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Md., that he had Parkinson’s, the good news, Kessler said, was he also was told that his exercise regimen would help him cope with the disease. Dr. Mark Baron, director of the Southeast Veterans Affairs Parkinson’s Disease Research, Education and Clinical Center at McGuire Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Richmond, is scheduled to be one of the speakers at Saturday’s Victory Summit. Regular exercise is important for everyone as they get older, Baron said. “But if you have Parkinson’s disease, which is slowing you down and making everything harder, if you exercise, it makes a tremendous difference,” Baron said. “You know we like to talk about the medicines, but no doubt that exercise is equally, equally important as medicines.” Parkinson’s disease most commonly comes on in

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tions were collected by Cpl. Mike Catron and assisting officers. “We appreciate the many volunteers and businesses that helped to make this event possible by donating their time, refreshments and door prizes,” said senior advocate Debbie Leidheiser, Chesterfield County Office of the Senior Advocate and Disability Services. 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, call Leidheiser at 768-7878.

people who are in their 50s and 60s, Baron said, noting there is a signiﬁcant percentage of patients who are diagnosed with the disease under the age of 40. “Most people think of it as a tremor disorder and not everyone necessarily has to have a tremor, but most people get a tremor,” Baron said. People with Parkinson’s disease begin to have a slower gait and more trouble using their arms and legs, with everything becoming slower and more difﬁcult, Baron said. The problem, Baron said, is there is a decrease in the production of a chemical in the brain called dopamine, which is important for movement. “The disease occurs because those brain cells that are making dopamine are dying . . .” Baron said. Dopamine is given to Parkinson’s patients in pill form, Baron said. “Fortunately, there’s also a surgical procedure that we can do, but we tend to do that if somebody’s had it for maybe eight or 10 years or longer where the medicine’s not working as well and the surgery can dramatically improve these people,” Baron said. If it wasn’t for his wife, Kessler said he doubts that he would take his medicines on schedule. “You have to take Parkinson’s medication on time – all the time − continually,” Mrs. Kessler said. Although he can’t jog anymore, Kessler maintains a regular exercise routine of stretching and bending, coupled with riding a stationary bicycle and working out on a cardio glider. An Indiana native, there’s a framed autographed photo of legendary Indiana

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Chesterﬁeld County police ofﬁcers collected unwanted or expired medications.

University basketball coach Bobby Knight that hangs in Kessler’s exercise room. For Kessler, the photo symbolizes that “You gotta be tough at times.” And tough Kessler is. Despite having Parkinson’s, Mrs. Kessler said her husband made a solo parachute jump out of an airplane about 16 years ago. “It was about 10 seconds of absolute terror and then one of the most glorious rides I ever had in my life for the next couple minutes,” Kessler said. Mrs. Kessler said her husband’s eyesight is deteriorating because of Parkinson’s, his balance is not as steady as it used to be and he is unable to do the things around their house he once did. But, she is very proud of him. If he has a setback, he ﬁghts on, she said. “He accomplishes a lot,” Mrs. Kessler said. “He’s just an exceptional person.” “She’s a doer too,” Kessler said of his wife. “She’s a pusher.” Kessler said he’s fallen about three times in the past six or eight months. “And that fall, in almost every case, was due to the fact that my concentration drifted away from what I was doing,” he added. Kessler had surgery on his feet not long ago and is working with a physical therapist. The physical therapist is “tailoring” exercises for him, Kessler said, “where I need it the most.” Although he doesn’t play tennis anymore, Kessler said he would like to get back to at least hitting a tennis ball. He is an avid follower of the Davis Phinney Foundation’s Parkinson’s manual, “Every Victory Counts.” Kessler said he likes Phinney’s approach to living with

Parkinson’s in that challenges “are opportunities for victories.” The Kesslers stay busy with various activities, such as attending a weekly dance class designed for people with Parkinson’s. Mrs. Kessler said her husband was one of the ﬁrst people with the disease to produce an exercise video, which they have distributed freely. They also enjoy spending time with their three children, seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Kessler said it depends on the person as to how he counsels someone with Parkinson’s disease. “I try to get the person to focus on what it is they can do and what it is that lays ahead of them is a challenge,” Kessler said. “And I try to indicate to them that it’s something you’re going to have to live with, so you might as well get the quality of life as good as you can get it.” A heart patient, Mrs. Kessler said she and her husband take care of each other. It’s that kind of approach to life that Kessler said he tries to embody. “I believe and I hope that my family comes to believe − if they don’t already − that it’s what’s happening to the other guy that matters to you,” Kessler said. “You don’t have to look after your own well-being. If you look at other people and what they’re suffering or having to deal with and how you can inﬂuence that, and if you take that attitude, you don’t have to worry about yourself.” Advertise in Midlothian Exchange!

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Comcast Man lends culinary talents to ‘Cooking for a Cure’ effort awards $62,000

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erhaps the smell of the steaming barbecued chicken and ribs affected the clouds above as it wafted along the road, enticing customers to follow their noses. The storm was kind to the Relay For Life Team and held off until the event was over. From 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 21, Scott Allen was cooking at Bon Air Shell, 8762 Huguenot Road. Assisted by his nephews, Layton and Cory Deane; his mother, Betsy Jane Allen; his brother, Todd Allen; Chris Herrmann, Joanne Kithcart and Bill Thompson of Tutor Doctor − all members of the team − Scott served chicken and ribs and pulled pork sandwiches, with sides of corn mufﬁns, potato salad, macaroni and cheese, baked beans and cole slaw. Apple

pie, cherry pie and several varieties of brownies were offered for desert. Money from the sales was all for the American Cancer Society to help defeat the deadly disease that took both Scott’s sister, Lee Allen Deane, a Boy Scout leader for whom the team was named, and his father, John Wall Allen. Joanne Kithcart summed up the purpose of the event. “The food is very delicious, and we like doing things for charity,” she told a hungry customer who donated more money than the cost of his meal. By 2 p.m., all the ribs were gone. The wind began to rattle the tent and the clouds were darkening. A few customers arrived too late. They promised to return on Saturday, May PHOTO SUBMITTED BY FRANCES BROADDUS-CRUTCHFIELD 19, when Scott will again be Chris Herrmann helped with the April 21 Cooking for a Cure event. Another is scheduled for Saturday, May 19. cooking for a cure.

County takes back 390 pounds of medication CONTRIBUTED REPORT

The Chesterﬁeld County Police Department, in partnership with the Drug Enforcement Administration and SAFE, Chesterﬁeld’s substance abuse prevention

coalition, helped residents safely dispose of several hundred pounds of expired and unneeded prescription and over-the-counter drugs Saturday. Chesterﬁeld County Police, as part of the

Elder abuse topic of event CONTRIBUTED REPORT

The Chesterfield Council on Aging will present “Dynamics of Elder Abuse” from 9 to 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 24, at Lucy Corr Village, 700 Lucy Corr Blvd., Chesterfield. Participants will look at the overall topic of elder abuse and elder financial abuse. Bill Lightfoot of Lightfoot

Consulting Associates will give an overview of elder abuse legislation on the state and national level. He is a retired police sergeant and has investigative experience in violent crimes, elder abuse and neglect and the abuse and neglect of incapacitated persons. For reservations, or more information, call 768-7878.

DEA’s National Take-Back Initiative, hosted a Medication Take-Back on April 28 at the Chesterﬁeld County Police Department Clover Hill Support Facility. During the four-hour

event, police, DEA agents and SAFE volunteers collected 390 pounds of unused, unwanted and potentially harmful drugs. A total of 198 residents dropped off medications.

Agile Writer seminar set May 19 CONTRIBUTED REPORT

Free Agile Writer Seminar will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 19, at Martin’s Food Market, 11361 Midlothian Tpk., Richmond. Agile Writers combines the lessons of myth, storytelling, psychology, and a little project management to create a six-month program to ﬁnish a ﬁrst draft. Advertise in Midlothian Exchange!

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our Chesterﬁeld County students – Dorothy Cartwright, Lloyd B. Bird High School; Julia Fournier, Chesterﬁeld Community High School; Maya Henderson, Meadowbrook High School; and Travis Klein, Matoaca High School -- have received $1,000 scholarships from the Comcast Foundation. The presentations were made on Wednesday, May 2, at the State Capitol in Richmond. Sen. Walter A. Stosch, R-12, joined Comcast in awarding $62,000 to 53 state high school seniors. The Comcast Foundation, founded in 1999 to provide charitable support to its local communities and to empower and enrich lives, awarded the scholarships through its annual Leaders and Achievers® Scholarship Program.The program, one of the Comcast Foundation’s signature community investment programs, recognizes students’ leadership skills, academic achievement and commitment to community service. Fifty-two of the Leaders and Achievers recipients received $1,000 scholarships and Marleny Giron of the Arlington Mill High School Continuation Program was awarded a $10,000 Comcast Founders Scholarship, instituted in honor of Ralph J. Roberts, founder and chairman emeritus of Comcast Corporation. “It is important that our young people are provided equal access to quality education in order to gain the

skills they need to succeed in an increasingly competitive job market,” Stosch said. “I commend Comcast for helping these ﬁne students from across the state to achieve their dreams of higher education.” “Comcast is dedicated to providing our leaders of tomorrow not only with the support they need to succeed academically and professionally, but with opportunities to serve as catalysts for positive change in our communities,” Tom Coughlin, regional senior vice president for Comcast, said. “It is an honor to recognize these outstanding students for their achievements across the board, and we wish them the best in their future endeavors.” The Comcast Leaders and Achievers® Scholarship Program provides one-time $1000 scholarships to students who strive to achieve their potential, who are catalysts for positive change in their communities, who are involved in their schools, and who serve as models for their fellow students. The philosophy behind the program is to give young people every opportunity to be prepared for the future, to engage youth in their communities, and to demonstrate the importance of civic involvement and the value placed on civic involvement by the business community. Since the program’s inception, there have been more than 17,000 scholarship winners totaling more than $17.2 million.

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For Whom the Bell Tolls? Drivers deserve better fix first requires only two booths, one at the North Carolina state line and one near Fredericksburg. ow many times do the taxpayers have Option 2 places toll collection gantries every 20 to pay for Interstate 95? For 34 years, or so miles, and option 3 collects at each and evdrivers traveling between Richery interchange. As the collection sites increase, mond and Petersburg paid tolls, and so does the revenue which might be an indicator their removal in 1992 was a happy day for area of where future plans will take us. motorists. Now the prospect of toll roads in the VDOT officials estimate upwards of $50 milRichmond is a real possibility. lion could be raised annually from the tolls with I must admit I was somewhat surprised to the money specifically targeted for I-95 corrilearn that the Virginia Department of Transdor improvements and repairs. No one doubts portation is moving full speed ahead on a plan the legitimacy of the need to pump huge sums to install tolls on some Virginia roads. I must of money in to Virginia’s aging road systems, have missed something. While I’m no expert at but anyone who has priced the cost of a single judging public opinion, I suspect most affected project knows that $50 million is a drop in the Virginians might seriously consider raising the bucket to fixing the problem. gas tax a few pennies when presented with the No, it will require a more novel and unique option of toll booths on interstate highways. approach to fund the state’s growing transporThey know, despite the public rhetoric, the tation needs. In the past, citizens assumed that true effects of adding tolls to I-95 will have the once an interstate was completed, the maintegreatest impact locally. It could even hinder a nance would be funded by tax dollars, possibly less than robust economic recovery or place even some federal money. further obstacles to doing business in Central Over the past decade, the federal share has Virginia. decreased dramatically as infrastructure dollars It’s just a poorly conceived, misguided, bad are routinely rerouted for other projects. And, idea that could only come from the puzzling the process has fairly been described as politireasoning of politicians. Somehow, they equate cal when it comes to who and where the limited an increase in the gasoline levy as a tax increase, funds end up. while the collection of tolls from its citizens is The words of my mother come to mind on not. Both are badly needed if Virginia’s roads this appropriate weekend when she told me have any chance of keeping pace with increased to never present a problem if you don’t have a traffic and more congestion. solution. Few would argue that the writing on the wall While common sense tells me that a raise in in Northern Virginia is a good indicator of the the gasoline tax of a few pennies is a reasonable future of our road systems here. It’s a vision first step, and the latest VDOT presentation most of us don’t want to consider. regarding tolls may bolster the popularity of the When Gov. McDonnell first took office, he increase. reopened the rest areas with much hoopla and For most of us who are already paying close celebration. Two years later, we’re turning back to $4 a gallon for gasoline, I believe the thought the clock and the nightmare that once was the of a few more pennies added to each gallon is Richmond Petersburg Turnpike is a real posfar superior to the thought of sitting on 95 on sibility. one of those 100-degree-plus summer days in a In fairness to VDOT, the initial study is look- backed-up toll line. ing at three scenarios for toll collection. The What say you? BY JIM RIDOLPHI

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

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12100 block of Timber Trail Drive Unknown suspect/s forced entry into residence through the rear door. Once inside, every room inside the residence was rummaged through. Property was reported stolen.

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It’s wasn’t surprising that Magnuson won the Pamplin Leader Award, because he exhibits a maturity well beyond his teenage years. He hasn’t even started classes at Virginia Tech, but he already has made firm plans for his future. “While at Virginia Tech, I plan to get an internship or do a co-op,” Magnuson said. “I am going to try and get a job at some engineering center, and I don’t quite know what field of engineering, but I plan to go into the workforce as soon as I graduate from college.” The Pamplin Leader Award isn’t the only prize that Magnuson has won this year. He recently received the Excellence in Technical Drawing award at Clover Hill, an honor he won while using a computer program called AutoCAD to create engineering drawing projects. Magnuson also has been active at his church, St. Mark United Methodist Church in Chesterfield, and programs such as Embrace Richmond, Impact Richmond and Stop Hunger Now. He said he also takes any opportunity that he can to help others, such as helping his neighbors to do yard work.

“I like to offer assistance to people,” Magnuson said. “I like to do what’s right without the thought of needing a reward.” Still, the last few months haven’t been easy for Magnuson. He has encountered serious health issues, but he said he refused to let those challenges stop him from achieving academic and social success. “I underwent brain surgery over winter break, and that was deﬁnitely was a big setback for (my) senior year of high school,” Magnuson said. “It deﬁnitely opened my eyes to the possibilities.” “I had a baseball-sized hematoma in my brain. But I have recovered. I’m doing well in school, and nothing has changed socially.” So, what lessons can other teenagers learn from Magnuson? Well, his example proves that perseverance and pluckiness are qualities that can help youngsters to achieve their personal goals. “Never take the small things in life for granted,” Magnuson said. “This year, I went through a tough time, but I’ve learned not to take things for granted, because, if you put your mind to something, you can achieve anything you want.”

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1900 block of Forestdale Drive Unknown suspect/s damaged a window screen in an attempt to gain entry to the victim’s residence. At this time nothing has been reported stolen.

9400 block of Morley Road Unlocked vehicle was entered and at this time nothing has been reported stolen. 9700 block of Pasture Hill Road Property stolen from the bed of the victim’s truck.

April 27

3800 block of Grey Hound Court Unknown suspect/s pried open a door at location and stole copper from inside. 3900 block of Bellson Park Drive Items were taken from an unlocked vehicle left on the lot.

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1900 block of Woodmont Drive Unknown suspect/s entered the victim’s residence through the unlocked front door. Property was reported stolen.

April 29

1700 block of Rockcrest Road Unknown suspect/s gained entry into the victim’s residence and stole property. No signs of forced entry were noted.

5000 block of Long Shadow Court Unknown suspect/s rummaged through the victim’s unlocked vehicle; nothing was reported stolen.

2000 block of Timbers Hill Road Unknown suspect/s broke out the side window to the victim’s vehicle and stole items.

4900 block of Long Shadow Drive Item was stolen from the victim’s unlocked vehicle.

April 30

12400 block of Tennessee Plaza Suspect stole items from the victim’s vehicle. 4800 block of Woodbriar Court Items were stolen from the victim’s unlocked vehicle.

April 30

13600 block of Northwich Drive Items were stolen from the victim’s unlocked vehicle.

11800 block of South Briar Patch Drive Property reported stolen from victim’s unlocked vehicle. 11800 block of Midlothian Turnpike Unknown suspect/s forced entry into the business, rummaged through an interior ofﬁce and stole property. 11600 block of Midlothian Turnpike Unknown suspect/s forced entry into the business, removed keys and drove two vehicles from inside and parked them outside the business.

April 25

1600 block of Black Heath Road Unknown suspect/s forced entry into the residence through a rear basement window. Once inside, several rooms were rummaged through and property was reported stolen.

April 26

13400 block of Welby Court Two unlocked vehicles were entered and property was reported stolen.

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9100 block of Bon Air Crossings Drive Victim reported property was missing from her apartment.

April 24

8200 block of Greenock Drive Complainant reported property was stolen from a vacant residence under renovation.

500 block of Whitaker Road Unknown suspect/s gained entry into the victim’s residence and property was reported stolen.

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500 block of Research Road Unknown suspect/s broke a window and gained entry into location. Once inside, an ofﬁce was rummaged through and property was stolen.

April 29

2700 block of Providence Creek Road Unknown suspect/s attempted to force entry into the vacant residence. Entry was not gained and at this time nothing has been reported stolen.

April 30

300 block of North Arch Road Suspect entered the store, approached the clerk, and, while no weapon was displayed, immediately ordered her to the back. The clerk bolted around the aisle, knocking over some items. The suspect then ﬂed the store.

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9400 block of Torrey Pines Circle Property was reported stolen from victim’s unlocked vehicle.

April 24

9500 block of Courthouse Road Unknown suspect called in a bomb threat to location.

April 26

7900 block of Hampton Glen Terrace Property was reported stolen from victim’s vehicle. 6200 block of Holly Trace Drive Unknown suspect/s forced entry into the victim’s detached garage and stole property. 7800 block of Hampton Meadows Lane Items were taken from the victim’s unlocked pickup truck.

Free ‘Shred Identity Theft’ event offered May 19 at L.C. Bird High A free Shred Identity Theft program will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 19, at L.C. Bird High School, 10301 Courthouse Road. Citizens may bring up to two boxes (no larger than 10 inches by 13 inches by 18 inches) or three paper grocery bags of personal documents to be shred on site in the Shred-it™ document destruction truck. Shred Identity Theft is a metrowide crime prevention campaign developed by the Central Virginia Crime Prevention Association in

9500 block of Redington Drive Unknown suspect/s forced entry into the victim’s residence and stole property.

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10700 block of Midlothian Turnpike Unknown suspect/s forced entry to multiple storage units at location. Property was reported stolen.

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before he did, but the information remained a secret until the scholarship committee contacted Magnuson. “I found out in late April when Virginia Tech sent me an e-mail,” Magnuson said. “My guidance counselor had known, but she couldn’t tell me until I came to let her know that I found out.” “I felt honored that the administration felt that I was worthy of the award, and I was quite surprised because they chose me out of the whole senior class. So, I was excited that I had received it.” Magnuson said, most of all, he was thrilled about winning the award because Virginia Tech was his ﬁrst choice of colleges. He said he knew he wanted to attend the school after he toured the campus in October. “Oh, yes, Virginia Tech has been my ﬁrst choice for many years,” Magnuson said. “I love the campus, and it’s absolutely beautiful.” “The campus tour for engineering was very well-organized, and I learned things that I didn’t know. The people there were excited about being there, and I didn’t get that vibe at the other colleges.”

11100 block of Cranbeck Court Property was reported stolen from victim’s unlocked vehicle.

13800 block of Shadow Ridge Road Several vehicles were entered and at this time nothing has been reported stolen.

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collaboration with metro-Richmond law enforcement agencies and Shred-it™, a nationwide document destruction company. Identity theft is a growing problem, so police urge citizens to clean out personal documents that need to be disposed of and bring them to this shredding event. Identity theft can wreak havoc in a person’s life by ruining a person’s credit or wiping out entire bank accounts, and it can take months or even years to clear one’s name and ﬁnancial records. Prevention and awareness are two crime-ﬁghting tools that can help deter identity thieves.

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Stan Sweeney’s art will be on display at Johnston-Willis Hospital through May 31.

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Stan Sweeney, a 28-year Midlothian area artist, is featured in a One Man Art Exhibition at CJW Johnston-Willis Hospital through Thursday, May 31. The Gallery is located in the Main Cafeteria on the ﬁrst ﬂoor of Johnston-Willis. Sweeney holds a B.F.A. in Communication Arts and

Design from Virginia Commonwealth University. He has been creating advertising for national and international clients throughout his career and has won several national awards for his advertising work. He paints oils on canvas and captures a wide variety of subjects, including landscapes, sports in action, cycling, Tour

De France, running, marine scenes, wildlife, wild ﬂowers and still lifes. His paintings are described as impressionistic or expressionistic in style.. Sweeney said his painting inspirations come from traveling, cycling, running, sea kayaking and art history. His oil paintings are in private and corporate collections around the world.

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The Chesterﬁeld Historical Society of Virginia will host Spirited History from 8 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, May 19, as members explore the stories and paranormal activity at historic Magnolia Grange plantation house museum. By popular demand, this historic site will be open to the public for paranormal tours on a regular basis. During the tour, you will hear spine-tingling tales and the fascinating history of the treasured site. Bring your cameras and recorders and

dare to find out if you will have a ghostly experience. The fee is $20 per person and is for ages 8 to adult. Reservations are required for this event and participation is limited. Reservations can be made through the Chesterfield Historical Society’s website at www.chesterfieldhistory.com via PayPal. Spirited History is a group of paranormal investigators whose mission is to bring attention to historic sites with a spirited past from around the United States. They can

be heard live every Friday night at 9 p.m. on www.paraX.com. The website is www. spiritedhistory.com. The Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization that serves as the center for Chesterfield County history. Its mission is to collect, preserve, promote and interpret the county’s unique past for the education and enjoyment of present and future generations. For more information, or to volunteer, visit www.chesterfieldhistory. com.

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and recent pictures can also help because you can hand he National Comthem over to law enforcemunity United ment,” Layne added. Effort Center for Layne said good commuMissing Persons, nication between parents and or CUE, is an organization children is the first step to that is devoted to helping the help families avoid possible families of missing people abductions. to find their lost relatives. In “Well, the biggest thing March, the national organiis to talk to your children Layne zation appointed Madonna and make sure that they’re Layne as the state coordinator physically respond to each always aware of their surfor Virginia. state’s missing persons cases, roundings,” Layne said. “My duties as the state “Make sure that you have however, it has appointed coordinator are to assist fami- coordinators like Layne to access to their friends, know lies who may have a missing how to get in touch with supervise those situations. loved one and help them to “A friend had heard about them, and know what’s goaccess resources,” Layne said. a road stop, and I was invited ing on in their lives.” “Our key organization offers to participate. Then, I met Layne also said that help to them for free.” parents keep a fresh sample the founder of CUE and got “We do posters, searches of their children’s DNA that involved with the organizaand K-9 units, and we act as can used if a kidnapping ever tion.” liaisons between families and occurs. “CUE decided this past the media and law enforce“Parents should take a year that they can only reach ment and help with that. We so many families since their new toothbrush, scrape their assist the families in undercheek, put it in the freezer headquarters was in Wilmstanding what resources are and keep it as a DNA sample,” ington, N.C. They wanted available, what their rights Layne said. “And change it evhelp with the local families are and help them to think ery six months like you would because they could become clearly by being that voice of beneficial in the case of a a smoke alarm battery.” reason (they need) to help Layne’s primary goal in search, and the board of with their search.” her new position is to foster directors voted me in earlier Because Layne is the awareness about families’ this year.” daughter of a missing rights in disappearance cases. May 25 is recognized as person, CUE’s cause is one For instance, she said the National Missing Children that is close to her heart. idea that people have to wait Awareness Day, and Layne Her mother, Annita Price, an entire day before filing a said that parents should use vanished in May 1974, which that day for precautionmissing person’s report is a made her want to help other ary actions that will help in widely-held myth. families look for their missing abduction cases. “People think you have to relatives. wait 24 hours, and that’s just “I think one good thing Layne first became (to do) is that the community not true.” Layne said. “Even involved with CUE in 2008 members of law enforcement should have their families during one of its “On the fingerprinted,” Layne said. “If don’t know that’s not a law.” Road to Remember” media “And you don’t have to you went missing, you can be tours. Because the organizawait 24 hours. As soon as identified.” tion lacks the resources to “Things like dental records someone is missing, they BY KOREY HUGHES

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ed our memorial gallery that is inside our headquarters on irginia’s state Midlothian Turnpike.” troopers provide Although the activity protection and commemorates the lives of support to the all deceased Virginia State public, but their jobs are Troopers, this year’s obseroften dangerous. For that vance will feature a prereason, it is fitting that the sentation dedicated to the lives of fallen officers will be late Trooper Adam Bowen, commemorated on Friday, who was killed in June 2011 May 18, during the 2012 Vir- during a traffic stop in King ginia State Trooper Memorial George County. Service at the Virginia State During the ceremony, Police Academy Gymnasium a portrait of Bowen will in North Chesterfield. be unveiled and join other The service will be held paintings that have lined the in honor of National Police halls of the Virginia State Week, an annual observance Police headquarters. that commemorates the “This year, Trooper Bowen efforts of local, state and will be honored,” Gellar national law enforcement said. “Every year, we have a personnel. portrait of that department Corrine Gellar is the member that we decide public relations director for to honor, and, during the the Virginia State Police, ceremony, we will unveil and and she has been with the dedicate the portrait.” division since 1999. She said “During the last couple of the department has been years, we’ve had 56 portraits holding the annual memorial of state police that have ceremonies since 1947. been killed in the last 80 “We’ve been holding an years. Their portraits will be annual memorial service to lined up and there will be a honor those who have been tribute.” killed in the line of duty,” Gellar said members of Gellar said. “We began doing Bowen’s family will attend them when they first dedicat- the service. The officers that BY KOREY HUGHES

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he served with also will be present during the unveiling. “We invited his father and his brother, and we are in constant contact with the family,” Gellar said. “All of his fellow co-workers that were assigned to Caroline and King George will have special seating with the family during the service.” “Ours is one of many, and we like to think of our folks as family. His father, brother and mother are still family to us, and we want to make sure that they have the support they need as they grieve the loss of their loved one.” Bart Johnson, executive director of the International Association of Chiefs of Police, will be the keynote speaker. In addition, Gellar said the color guard, honor guard and bagpipers will make presentations, and a wreath donated by the Virginia State Police Association will be laid. Singer Susan Greenbaum will perform musical selections. “We try to make it a very digniﬁed and honorable service,” Gellar said. Although the ceremony

will mostly be attended by police personnel, the public is invited. “Traditionally, it’s attended by families and law enforcement officials,” Gellar said. “If someone wants to pay tribute, they’re more than welcome.” Friday’s service is one of many that will happen throughout the U.S. during National Police Week. As Gellar said, because many state troopers and other types of police officers sacrifice their lives while on duty, they deserve to be memorialized. “Well, law enforcement personnel are truly the unsung heroes who are protecting citizens all over from Chesterfield to (other areas),” Gellar said. “They’re not in it for great pay or great hours or great working conditions, but they do it because they have a passion and commitment.” The 2012 Virginia State Police Officers’ Memorial Service will get underway at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, May 18, at the Virginia State Police Academy Gymnasium at 7700 Midlothian Turnpike in North Chesterfield.

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The 2012 Outstanding AAA School Safety Patrol Awardees for Virginia are, from left, (Curtis Gray Bryant, Chalkley Elementary School (Chesterﬁeld County); Annika T. Benson, Hampton Oaks Elementary School (Stafford County); Konstantin Sannikov, Alberta Smith Elementary School (Chesterﬁeld County); Sam Alburger, Three Chopt Elementary School (Henrico County); Bill Bevins, Radio Personality for Lite 98; Adam Hanger, Riverheads Elementary School (Augusta County); Tiona Alissa Hill, Baker Elementary School (Henrico County); Aileen Johnson, Colonial Trail Elementary School (Henrico County); Ralph Wilcher, manager of safety services for Mid-Atlantic Foundation for Safety and Education; Danyell Amari Monroe, Longdale Elementary School (Henrico County); Chantal Sheilyn Hernandez, Broad Rock Elementary School (Richmond City); and Raina S. Ibrahim, Trevvett Elementary School (Henrico County).

AAA honors two student school safety patrols

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wo Chesterﬁeld County students were recently recognized by AAA Mid-Atlantic for being chosen as outstanding AAA school safety patrols for 2012. Curtis Gray Bryant from Chalkley Elementary School and Konstantin Sannikov from Alberta Smith Elemen-

tary School were selected from about 300 elementary schools that utilize the AAA’s signature school safety program throughout Central and Western Virginia. They were among 11 students recognized at the annual Outstanding AAA Safety Patrol Luncheon that was held on May 4 in Richmond. Each student received a plaque and will get a $100

Visa Gift Card. “These students were recognized for their special talents and dedication, used in the service of keeping their fellow students safe on the school grounds and on school buses,” said Ralph Wilcher, manager of safety services for the Mid-Atlantic Foundation for Safety and Education. “Their sacriﬁces of time and effort given

before and after school, on top of their school work and other activities, show a great amount of character and desire. AAA salutes them for this dedication of service to others.” AAA has served as the sole sponsor of the school safety patrol program nationwide since 1920. Schools throughout Virginia have utilized the program since 1927.

Dark Star Orchestra performs today

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he Virginia Museum of Radio Entertainment will present Grateful Dead tribute band Dark Star Orchestra at 6:30 p.m. today (Thursday, May 17) at Pocahontas State Park, 10301 State Park Rd., Chesterﬁeld. Bluegrass legend Jesse McReynolds will make a special guest appearance with DSO, performing several songs from his “Songs of the Grateful Dead” CD, released in 2010. Pocahontas State Park is just a few miles southeast of Richmond, and is easily accessible from Highway 360 or Interstate 95. Tickets, which are $16.50 in advance or $20 at the door, are available through www. ticketstobuy.com. For more information, visit: www.pocahontaslive. com For 11 years, Dark Star Orchestra has presented its live show at venues all over the world. Dark Star Orchestra’s

concerts are built off the extensive catalog of the Grateful Dead. On any given night, the band will perform a show based on a set list from the Dead’s 30 years of extensive touring or use the Dead’s catalog of songs to create a unique set list for that show. Grateful Dead classics are performed in the same way that an orchestra interprets music of classical composers. Band members adapt their stage positioning, vocal arrangements, specific musical equipment and instruments to fit the era of the show they are performing. McReynolds began his career in the late 1940s, alongside his brother Jim. Jim & Jesse made their first recordings in 1952, and became members of the Grand Ole Opry in 1964. They were inducted into the International Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame in 1993 and received a National Heritage Award at the White House in 1997. Though Jim passed away

in 2002, Jesse has continued to perform, and this year he celebrates 65 years in music. He is known as an innovator, having created his own unique and intricate style of mandolin playing now referred to as “the McReynolds style.” Jim & Jesse frequently pushed the boundaries of bluegrass and country music by incorporating material from other genres into their repertoire. Now Jesse has gone a step further by recording an entire album of Grateful Dead covers with a group of musical friends including David Nelson and Stu Allen. “Songs of the Grateful Dead” was released in 2010 and in November of that year Jesse made a surprise guest appearance with Dark Star Orchestra at a concert in Nashville. Over the last two years he has performed at several Jerry Garcia tributes, alongside such artists as David Nelson and New Riders of the Purple Sage.

Today’s concert at Pocahontas State Park will be Jesse’s second guest appearance with Dark Star Orchestra. The Virginia Museum of Radio Entertainment (VMRE) is a nonproﬁt 501(c)3 organization based in Crewe. The mission of the VMRE is to archive, sustain and perpetuate roots-based American music, and to enhance public awareness of Central Virginia’s rich musical heritage. In addition, the VMRE partners with school systems in several counties, presenting special programs to educate students about music business. Since its formation in 2010, the VMRE has hosted concerts with some of the top names in acoustic music, including Riders in the Sky, Sierra Hull, Curly Seckler with The Steep Canyon Rangers, and The Quebe Sisters. This year the VMRE has expanded its concert series to include several new and bigger venues. Visit www.vmre.org to see a list of venues and upcoming events.

various sites in Chesterﬁeld BY KOREY HUGHES

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umba has become one of the most popular fitness programs around today. Both beginners and enthusiasts are drawn to its energy and use of Latin music, so it should come as no surprise that the fitness phenomenon has made its way to Chesterfield County. Started by dancer and choreographer Alberto Perez in Colombia during the 1990s, Zumba has taken the fitness world by storm. The brand began selling instructional DVDs via its infomercials in 2002, and, in 2005, the Zumba Academy launched and began to license instructors to teach Zumba classes. Basically, Zumba is a mish-mash of various musical and dance styles blended into a fitness experience. In addition to elements borrowed from Latin dance styles such as meringue, mambo, salsa, samba and soca, the exercise regiment also includes fundamentals from bellydancing, hip-hop and martial arts. Haley Wise is a fitness instructor who has taught Zumba classes since November at various locations in Chesterfield, including a recent stint for the Bon Air Community Association. Wise teaches at Acceleration Sports in Midlothian with fellow Zumba instructor Christina Owens, and she teaches her own Zumba class at Eastern Martial Arts Center in Sandston. Wise said the variety of different musical styles used during Zumba classes is one of the fitness craze’s biggest attractions. “Well, we use a lot of international music from different countries as well as hip-hop, and that also includes cumbia and reggaeton,” Wise said. “We use different music from all over the world, and we also do belly dance and Egyptian (styles of movement).” At times, it can be difficult for participants to follow directions during aerobics classes, but Zumba is different. That is, according

to Wise, instructions aren’t given while the classes happen, and correctly executing the steps isn’t as important as continuing to move. “Well, one thing is that we cue people non-verbally instead of verbally like they do in a cardio class where they call out with a microphone,” Wise said. “The other thing is that you don’t have to follow a perfect dance step like you would in a dance class.” “You can go at your own pace and make whatever kinds of changes that you want. And anyone can do it at any fitness level.” So, what is it about Zumba that makes it such a great workout? Well, other than the upbeat music, it might be the fact that it doesn’t solely focus on any specific body part or physical region. “We incorporate every single part of your body in the workout,” Wise said. “We’re pretty much incorporating all of that into the dances, and it’s hidden in there.” And as Wise said, Zumba accommodates all fitness levels. So, if you’ve been riding the fence about whether to give Zumba a try, there’s no time like the present. “They can just make alterations in the moves where they need to,” Wise said. “There is something called Zumba Gold where older or more overweight people can start, but a lot of overweight people come to my classes, and they slow it down and do just fine.” Acceleration Sports is located at 6144 Brad McNeer Pkwy. in Midlothian, and Owens teaches Zumba classes there at 6:45 p.m. on Wednesdays and at 9 a.m. on Saturdays Admission is $7 per class. Wise also teaches a Zumba class at Eastern Martial Arts Center at 5631 Corrugated Rd. in Sandston at 11 a.m. on Saturdays. Admission is $6 per class. For more information about the Zumba classes, visit Wise’s website at www. facebook.com/rvazumba or Owens’ website at www. cgozumba.com.

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FRIDAY, MAY 18 Jessica Morgan School of Dance will present the ballet “Coppelia” at 7 p.m. as a spring gala at Manchester High School. The fundraiser will benefit the school’s Show Choirs. Performances also are scheduled for 10 a.m., 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. on Saturday, May 19. Tickets, $12 for adults and $10 for children 3 to 11, will be sold at the door. Victory Tabernacle Church of God at 11700 Genito Road, Midlothian, will host the Senior Idol Final Twelve Competition (the best senior talent in the Greater Richmond area) at 7 p.m. Tickets, which are $10 for adults and $7 for students, can be purchased by calling 768-7878 or 706-6689. They also will be available at the door. Tickets can be ordered and picked up at the “will call” booth. Proceeds benefit the Shepherd’s Center of Chesterfield’s services for seniors.

SATURDAY, MAY 19 Free Agile Writer Seminar will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. at Martin’s at 11361 Midlothian Turnpike, Richmond. Agile Writers com-

bines the lessons of myth, storytelling, psychology and a little project management to create a six-month program to finish your first draft. This method was used to successfully complete 10 first draft novels this year.

TUESDAY, MAY 22 Mt. Gilead FGIM will hold its spring 2012 Job Fair from 9 a.m. to noon at 2501 Mt. Gilead Boulevard, Richmond.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 23 Celebrate the colors of summer at Bella Arte Gallery at 3734 Winterﬁeld Rd. in Midlothian with an opening reception with fabric artist and designer Genny Preston Epstein from 5 to 8 p.m. On Thursday, May 24, she will be available from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Epstein’s works have been described as “eclectically hip island style fashions using batik fabric from Bali.” She has created kimono robes, sofa and baby throws, designs for the home and loungewear. Refreshments will be served. The gallery is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.

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Clover Hill High School girls soccer hosts annual ‘Kick for the Cure’ game PHOTOS BY KENNY MOORE

Clockwise from top: Those whose lives were touched by a loved one with cancer release balloons in their honor as a tradition during the event. Clover Hill’s Morgan Conklin (22) shows off her dribbling skills. The Clover Hill Cavalettes perform for the crowd between the JV and varsity girls soccer games against James River. The Rapids’ Allison Bortell (17) tries to maneuver her way through the Cavaliers defense.

Moorhead rolls to three-peat Cosby junior doesn’t drop a game in three matches two seasons. The Titans knew each other’s games so well n an era where many and were able to nullify their elite junior tennis play- respective strengths, making ers have abandoned for long rallies and matches their high school teams that were decided by a handin favor of full-time training ful of key points. with private coaches, Brett That wasn’t the case this Moorhead is living proof season. An obvious selecthat it’s possible to do both tion as Dominion player of without compromising perthe year, Moorhead rolled formance. through three district tourThe Cosby High junior, nament matches without who has played tennis dropping a game – hardly a surprising result when you year-round since he was 12, spends most of his time with consider he was undefeated against district opponents a racket in his hand. If he’s during the regular season not practicing or working out, he’s usually traveling the while losing only four games country to play in high-level in 10 matches. Perhaps the most impresjunior tournaments He’s also been the top boys sive aspect of Moorhead’s singles player in the Domin- performance has been his ion District for the last three ability to maintain focus against outclassed opponents years. Moorhead earned his third consecutive singles title and treat every match as if it’s the ﬁnals of a prestigious with a 6-0, 6-0 victory over Clover Hill’s Kieran Raphael junior tournament. “I don’t do anything diflast Thursday. ferent. I try to have the same Moorhead beat former mentality every match,” he teammate Tyler Carey (now said after beating the thirda freshman at Mary Washseeded Raphael. “I go into ington in Fredericksburg) in grueling, back-and-forth PHOTO BY JIM MCCONNELL district ﬁnals each of the past Brett Moorhead hits a volley during his victory over Clover Hill’s Kieran Raphael. tennis p8 BY JIM MCCoNNELL

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Each week, the Midlothian Exchange will track the progress of Chesterfield native Denny Hamlin as he pursues his first NASCAR Sprint Cup championship Last week: Hamlin had a terrific run at one of NASCAR’s most demanding tracks, leading the Southern 500 at Darlington until he slid through his stall during a late-race pit stop and cost himself valuable time. He came out of the pits in fifth and battled to a second-place finish. Where he stands: Hamlin remained in fourth place in the Sprint Cup points standings but gained 10 points on leader Greg Biffle. Hamlin is now just 17 points out of first place. Up next: The Sprint Cup drivers get a break from points racing and will go all out for the checkered flag at Saturday night’s Sprint Showdown at Charlotte. Race time is 7 p.m.

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Richmond International Raceway will celebrate the ninth annual NASCAR Day on Friday by giving fans extra incentive to share their passion for the sport and make a difference in the lives of children this year. Fans who purchase a NASCAR Day 2012 lapel pin at the track on Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. will receive a complimentary Pace Car ride. Guests must enter at the Service Gate, which is located on Meadowbridge Rd., one gate down from the Main Gate. To continue raising awareness, fans can visit The NASCAR Foundation’s Facebook page between now and NASCAR Day to “Pin It Forward” with their $20 donation for a pair of commemorative pins – one for yourself, one for a friend. In addition to helping the cause online, fans may post pictures displaying their spirit – and their pins – and share the story of what it means to “Pin It Forward.” Help spread the word on social media through the NASCAR Foundation’s Facebook page and @NASCAR_FDN on Twitter. The associated Twitter hashtag for this initiative is #NASCARDay. Submissions received will be featured across various communication channels including NASCAR television and social media platforms. NASCAR Day is an annual celebration of NASCAR’s fans, charities and spirit. Since it began in 2004, NASCAR Day has raised nearly $10 million for charity. NASCAR returns to Richmond International Raceway September 7-8 for another doubleheader weekend. Tickets for both races go on sale Friday, June 1.

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didn’t care if he practiced with the team or not. every match knowing they “I told him I’ll work with can beat me, so I don’t take you because you may not anything for granted.” get it now, but you will in Moorhead’s daily schedule about 30 years,” Hague said. speaks to his commitment “There’s camaraderie with -- on and off the court. After teammates, the opportuschool, he trains with local nity to set records and win pro Eddie Parker most days championships and make it from 2:30 until 7, then heads into the Hall of Fame at your home for a quick shower and school. Those are important dinner before doing homethings.” work and going to sleep. Hague noted that there’s But despite his dedicanever been an issue within tion, he most likely wouldn’t Cosby’s team about any be able to compete for his special treatment for Moorhigh school team without head, who led the Titans to the accommodating spirit of the Dominion District boys ﬁrst-year Cosby coach Noelle team title and a berth in Hague. last week’s Central Region The head tennis pro at tournament. Brandermill Country Club “He’s fun to have on the for 10 years, Hague knew team,” Hague said. “He’s a Moorhead’s ﬁrst priority was team player and the other working on his game with guys love it when he comes Parker, but she didn’t want out because he’s a great role him to miss out on a variety model. of “special experiences” of“He’s not at practice every fered by high school tennis. day, but my guys know he’s So she informed Moorstill working hard.” head that as long as he was Moorhead carries a 4.2 committed to being available grade-point average and for Cosby’s matches, she wants to play tennis in col-

lege. He’s made several unofficial campus visits and has a long list of potential suitors. First, though, he hopes his effort pays off in the Dominion District’s first state singles championship since Monacan’s Joey Hopke beat Douglas Freeman’s Jay Bruner in 1997. Moorhead clinched his first berth in the Group AAA state tournament last spring by reaching the regional final, where he lost to eventual state champion Hunter Koontz of Deep Run. Koontz, a two-time state titlist, graduated last June and is now a rising sophomore at Virginia Tech – meaning, there’s an opening for someone else to step up and carry the torch for the Central Region. “I definitely want to keep trying to go further in high school tournaments,” Moorhead said. “I think regionals would be tougher than states because most of the tough players are in Richmond. I hit a lot with those guys. I beat them and they beat me.”

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Cosby’s Brett Moorhead has won three consecutive Dominion District boys singles titles.

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n April 17, Blessed Sacrament Huguenot’s baseball team had a 2-8 record and a season that began with state championship aspirations seemed all but lost. A state tournament qualifier in each of the last nine seasons, including a runner-up finish a year ago, the Knights’ listless play had coach James Poore scratching his head as he struggled to find a remedy. “We weren’t playing up to our potential for whatever reason,” Poore recalled. “There was no way in the world we should’ve been where we were.” Instead of trying to “force” a sudden turnaround, Poore decided to stepped back and let his veterans assume more responsibility for leading the team. The Knights responded by closing the regular season with wins in four of their last six games – a stretch that included a victory over Virginia Commonwealth Conference regular season champion Southampton Academy. Still, they could do no better than the fifth seed for the VCC tournament, which meant a nightmare first-round matchup with Tidewater Academy. The Warriors had given BSH more trouble than anybody else in the conference, winning both of the teams’ meetings during the season. But they were no match for the Knights last Tuesday, as brothers T.J. and Tyler Dobrucky homered in a 15-3 rout.

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