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Virginia's smoking ban at 98 percent compliance BY DANNY RATHBUN Capital News Service

n Dec. 1, 2009, bars and restaurants across Virginia were ordered to put out their cigarettes or renovate their buildings to accommodate non-smokers. A year and a half later, how effective is the ban? Under the smoking ban, no establishment that sells food can allow smoking, unless it has a separate smoking area, with a door between the smoking and non-smoking sections, and at least one entrance that opens into the non-smoking area. Initially, a number of bars refused to comply with the law. Many smokers, like Virginia Commonwealth University junior David Turko, a self described “barfly,” objected to the ban. “When you’re a smoker, you go to a bar and drink,” Turko said. “They go together like milk and cookies.” He said a few places, like Bandito’s and Joe’s Inn, still allow smoking. But workers at both bars said they are now in full compliance with the law. “We have all the required facilities,” said Tina Kaftaris, a bartender at Joe’s Inn. “We have separate smoking facilities with its own heating and cooling, circulation and entry.” Health officials say that while most restaurants are in compliance, the law is difficult to enforce, because the punishment is just a $25 fine, and police are reluctant to spend their time pursuing such a small amount. “The way the law was originally written … the most a person could be fined was $25. For the police to respond to a call, send an officer out there, write up somebody and go to court, the cost of that would be far over $25,” said John Shellenberg of the Hampton Health Department. “I am unaware of any police department in the state

that has actively enforced the smoking ordinance.” But Shellenberg says he has found a new way to enforce the ban: persuading the Alcoholic Beverage Control board to make compliance with the smoking ban a condition of a restaurant’s liquor license. In one case, Shellenberg said, “The agent wrote up a violation against the owner, against his ABC license; we had the hearing; and the eventual outcome was the hearing officer found them guilty of violating it. They were given a choice – either a [$500] fine or a suspension of their ABC license for a week.” According to Shellenberg, one bar already has been fined and is now working to comply. He hopes the other holdouts will follow. “One of the remaining places has already voluntarily decided to stop smoking in their establishment and pursue compliance,” Shellenberg said. “We have two that have not, that we have sent 30-day notices to, that unless they do get in compliance, we will work with the ABC again and violate their ABC license.” Many bartenders say that despite their initial reluctance, the smoking ban hasn’t been a problem, and they’re glad it’s there. “It’s a pain ... to have to go outside to smoke during the winter,” said Chris Merkin, a bartender at Empire Lounge. “But it’s nice being able to work as a bartender and not come home with black boogers.” Gary Hagy, director of the Virginia Department of Health’s Division of Food and Environmental Services, says that overall, the law has been extremely successful. “Since the bill went into effect, we’re now at 98 percent of restaurants are in compliance with the law,” Hagy said. “I think when we have the record showing 98 percent of our restaurants are in compliance, that’s a pretty good success there.”

Richmond Flying Squirrels CEO featured in May 'Tavern Talk' Todd “Parney” Parnell will be May’s featured guest on Monday, May 30, at Howlett’s Tavern in Chester, to benefit the Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia (CHSV). Parnell serves as the Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for the Richmond Flying Squirrels, the DoubleA affiliate of the World Champion San Francisco Giants. In that role he oversees all aspects of the Flying Squirrels’ day-to-day operations in Richmond, including the recent 1.5 million dollar renovation of The Diamond. During their inaugural season, the club quickly established itself as a leader in the community, while smashing corporate and ticket sales expectations as the Squirrels led the Eastern League in both overall and average attendance, welcoming 463,842 fans to The Diamond. Upon completion of the inaugural season, the franchise was recognized as the Richmond Business of the Year by the Greater Richmond Chamber of Commerce. “Parney” also serves on the Richmond Chapter of the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation Board of Trustees as well as the Richmond Police Athletic League Board of Directors. With his flamboyant personality and 22 years’ experience in minor

league baseball, “Parney” has become one of the most popular speakers and guest lecturers in the region. The 43-year old “Parney” graduated from Messiah College in 1988 with a degree in physical education and a minor in business. He and his wife Kelly have two teenaged daughters. “Tavern Talk” offers patrons at Howlett’s Restaurant & Tavern in Chester an opportunity to meet and submit questions to influential local, state and national personalities. The monthly event is presented from 6:307:30 pm in the main dining area at Howlett’s, located at 3530 Festival Park Plaza, Chester, VA 23831. Dinner reservations are required; please call (804)930-1034. A percentage of that day’s food sales will benefit the Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia. As the center for Chesterfield County history, the mission of the CHSV is to collect, preserve, interpret, and promote the county's past for the education and enjoyment of present and future generations. For more information, please call (804)796-7121 or visit www.chesterfieldhistory. com. courtesy of Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia

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The Straight sisters Alexandra,16, (right), and eight-year-old Natalie visit their brother Nicholas, 13, at Children’s Hospital of Richmond.|

Family's strength connects straight through the heart Straight to the Heart Dinner Dance to be held May 21 for Midlo family facing three medical crises ementary School, suffered a series of debilitating strokes at the age of 11 in June of 2009. His grandmother Linnea Ash, ristin Breslin has seen Manchester High School known as Nana, explained that the series of strokes comstudents overcome everyday obstacles with pletely paralyzed the energetic child. “He cannot breathe encouragement as well as guidance while servon his own. He needs someone to feed him … he has eye ing as coordinator of the SUCCESS Program movement,” Ash said. at the Midlothian-based school. This year she learned of Ash and her daughter Jeanne Straight both remember a Midlothian family’s unusual circumstances where three the energetic Nicholas, who was happily looking forward people in a family of five were facing life-threatening illto track and the start of middle school at Bailey Bridge nesses. Breslin felt compelled to help. that fall. “He’s still alive. I have him and can hug him, and Breslin has been reaching out to long-time friends after sometimes,” Straight quietly said, “I miss him.” work hours to organize “The Straight to the Heart Dinner Straight takes a deep breath and refocuses on the posiDance” to be held at Manchester High School on Saturtive. The mom said she will never forget the last conversaday, May 21 from 6:30 to 11 p.m. Tickets are $35 for an tion she had with her son at the hospital before the strokes individual and $50 for a couple. Tickets are only available in occurred. The medical staff was waking him each hour. advance at the school’s front office, located at 12601 Bailey “It was 4 a.m. and he said, ‘Why won’t you let me sleep?’ I Bridge Road in Midlothian (23112) until Friday, May 20. asked him if he was scared about the diabetes and told him Since the benefit is a catered event, tickets will not be sold it would be a lifestyle change and we’d make it a family at the door. thing and that I loved him. And he said, ‘I love you too, “I wanted to see what I could do and it has ballooned Mommy. Can I please sleep?’”Jeanne Straight said. into this movement,” Breslin said. She added that although After a series of setbacks, Nicholas was transferred to it is not a school-sponsored event, many Lancers, staff and Children’s Hospital. The family’s lives, although forever alalumni, as well as local businesses and organizations have tered, had at least found a routine. They would read books felt compelled to help the Straight family. or do other activities and the family continues to celebrate each hint of a smile in Nicholas’s eyes. THE STRAIGHT FAMILY Then, August of 2010 came more tough news for Jeremy Breslin met Alexandra Straight when she was a freshand Jeanne Straight. Their oldest Alexandra, who goes by man. She knew the teen’s younger brother was being cared for at Children’s Hospital of Richmond. Nicholas Straight, STRAIGHT page 4 who had been a fifth-grade student at Alberta Smith El-

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Chesterﬁeld freshman wins category at International Science Fair in Las Angeles

amantha Marquez of Chesterfield, a Maggie Walker Governor’s School freshman, won Best in Category at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (Intel ISEF), which was held in Los Angeles this past week. As one of only 17 Best in Category winners, Samantha was awarded a $5,000 prize. The international fair had 1,500 entrants from 65 countries. Marquez’s project, entitled “Celloidosomes: A Journey toward the Bioengineering of Artificial Micro-Glands and Micro-Bioreactors,” competed in the category of Engineering: Materials and Bioengineering. “Samantha’s project presents a method of constructing a biological analogue to a nano technology,” said Maggie Walker science teacher Anna Shore, who accompanied Marquez to the Intel ISEF. “Possible applications include directed pharmaceutical delivery, gene therapy and hormonal transport.” Marquez represented the Richmond area by being the Grand Prize Winner in the Metro Richmond Science Fair (MRSF) held at Godwin High School in March. “Samantha truly represents the best and brightest young people in the field of science, and we

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Chesterﬁeld resident Samantha Marquez, a Maggie Walker Governor's School Freshman, won Best in category at the International Engineering Fair.

couldn’t be more proud to have her at Maggie Walker, said Director Fred S. Morton IV. “In addition, she is a wellrounded student and athlete with many different interests, and

she’s a great representative of our learning community.” - Hal Waller, Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School

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Free summer camp offers middle school girls experience with engineering, math,science

Girls who will enter seventh or eighth grade in Chesterfield County Public Schools this fall may apply to attend Girls in Engineering, Mathematics and Science. GEMS is a free summer camp offering hands-on experience in science, technology, engineering and math. Participants will work together to build a robot while learning about mechanics and computer programming. GEMS participants will also meet professional women working in engineering and related fields. May 27 is the deadline to apply for either the July 11-15 session or the July 18-22 session. GEMS will run 9 a.m.-3 p.m. each day at Bird High School. GEMS is funded by the Federal Highway Administration and the Virginia Department of Transportation. If the number of applicants exceeds the 28 spots available each week, participants will be selected through a random drawing. According to GEMS creator Nancy Hoover, girls have made great gains in math and science achievement at the high school level since the early 1980s, but girls take fewer of those classes than boys. “Where are the girls?” Hoover asked. “It is perplexing that at a time when girls have shown such great gains in parity among academic achievement and college graduation, that those same gains are not reflected in science, technology, engineering and math PHOTO COURTESY OF MILLWOOD SCHOOL fields as well.” Millwood School fifith-grade students B.J. Beckwith (left), Devin Scofield, Abby Snodgrass For an application form, go to chesterfield.k12.va.us or contact Hoover at Nancy_ figure out problems faced in their 'wagon company' during a study of the Oregon Trail. Hoover@ccpsnet.net or 768-6110, Ext. 165.

Students face the necessity of Manchester Lancer Band to present invention, tackle pioneering days 60th annual concert on May 25 The Manchester High School Lancer Band will present its 60th Annual Concert on Wednesday, May 25 at 7 p.m. in the auditorium of Manchester High School, located at 12601 Bailey Bridge Road, Midlothian, (23112). The Manchester High School Lancer Band is one of the oldest band programs in the Commonwealth of Virginia and is a perennial award winner and state and national competitions and festivals. Last year the Lancer Band was honored to represent high school bands all across the Commonwealth in Governor Bob McDonnell’s inaugural parade. Tracy Lynn from NBC12 News Today will serve as host for the concert. The Lancer Band will feature contemporary and traditional musical selections as well as a variety of guest soloists. State Senator Steve Martin

will narrate America the Beautiful and professional clarinet soloist, Mike Goldberg, will perform as well. The band will also feature the Irish dance company, Celtic Reﬂection, from Swift Creek Academy of the Performing Arts as they perform Lord of the Dance. Innovative and award-winning drummer and educator, Bryan Sheetz, will be a feature drum set soloist. The Lancer Band will close the concert with their stirring tribute to the Armed Forces of the United States. Tickets are available at the door. Adults are $5, students $3 and children under 11 are free. For more information please contact Christopher McCarney, Director of Bands at Manchester High School, at william_mccarney@ccpsnet.net or (804) 739-6275.

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Prepare To Be Prepared: Tornado Safety

National Weather Service in Wakefield. The commonwealth usually averages Way ome big portions of Page around seven tornadoes a year. 23112 Victim walked outside and Middle School in Gloucester Severe weather moved across much May 14 discovered an unknown susaren’t there any more, thanks of the nation in the latter part of the 5200 block of Watercrest pect inside of his vehicle. The to the April 16 tornado that month. From April 25-28, the National suspect fled the area, dropping Place some of the stolen items. Witness observed two susdestroyed much of the school and sent Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrapects run from the rear of May 13 yellow buses tumbling into a neighbor- tion estimates 305 tornadoes touched victim’s home. IT was then 100 block of N. Arch Road ing field. down across the South. Hardest hit discovered that the rear door Entry gained by forcing open “Fortunately it happened on a Satwere Tuscaloosa and Birmingham, Ala., had been broken out. Nothing the rear door of the residence, urday evening when no children were where the storms caused at least 65 of appeared to be missing from which was then ransacked. inside. present,” said Shirley Chirch, environthe 318 fatalities reported for the fourProperty was stolen from inside. mental health and safety manager for day period. May 10 Gloucester County Public Schools. Before April 2011, the largest num15900 block of Primrose May 12 “That was such a blessing.” ber of tornadoes on record in one event Tarry Drive 3900 block of Paulhill Road The storm was one of 11 confirmed was the “Super Outbreak” of 1974. Unlocked white 2001 Acura Unlocked gray 2004 Ford tornadoes that touched down across From April 3-4 of that year, 148 tornaMDX was entered and property Focus was entered and at this North Carolina and Virginia that Satur- does killed 315 people nationally and was reported stolen. time nothing was reported day, killing three people in Gloucester injured more than 5,000. Eight of those stolen. 6400 block of Burnt Mills and 12 in Bertie County, N.C. tornadoes touched down in Virginia. Lane The storm winds were so strong that One factor that seems to be at least 4500 block of Wind Place Victim reported unlocked 2003 Suspect(s) entered the victims’ mail from Bertie County was found partially responsible for the especially Toyota Land Cruiser was enunlocked vehicles and took 90 miles away on the Eastern Shore of active tornado season is La Niña, or tered and at this time nothing property from inside. Virginia after the severe weather had unusually cold ocean temperatures in was stolen. passed. the Pacific, Sammler said. 9300 block of Carriage 15400 block of Fox Briar Four months into this year, Virginia Several historic tornado outbreaks House Court Lane has had 31 confirmed tornadoes – 29 of – including the Palm Sunday tornadoes Multiple vehicles in the area of Property was reported stolen them in April. That makes last month of 1965, the “Super Outbreak” of 1974 the address were entered and from victim’s unlocked black items stolen. Some vehicles the most active April in modern Virand the events last month – all occurred 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe. were unlocked and other were ginia history, said Bill Sammler, warnin Aprils following La Niña winters. secured. ing coordination meteorologist at the Tornado risk in Virginia is different May 9 13200 block of Rittenhouse Drive Two suspects stole items from the store.

4500 block of Commonwealth Centre Parkway Unknown suspect(s) attempted to enter the location through the locked rear door. Entry was not gained and at this time nothing was reported stolen.

May 8

5000 block of Long Shadow Court Victim reported property was stolen from victim’s unlocked 2010 Toyota Scion.

23113 May 14

3500 block of Ashwell Drive Unknown suspect(s) entered the ofﬁce/pool house and stole items from inside. Suspect(s) also vandalized the interior.

May 11

400 block of Lancaster Gate Drive Unknown suspect(s) pried open the maintenance shed at the location. Property was stolen. Suspect(s) also attempted to force open a bay door.

23235 May 14

7100 block of Hull Street Road Suspect was observed masturbating inside the above location.

400 block of S. Providence Road Unknown suspect broke out the window on the rear door of the classroom trailer. Suspect(s) also attempted to pry the door.

May 11

400 block of S. Providence Road Locked white 2007 Toyota Camry was entered and property was stolen.

May 10

1800 block of Northcreek Drive Victim reported two of the victim’s unlocked vehicles were stolen from victim’s driveway. Victim also reported another unlocked vehicle was rummaged through but nothing was taken. 1200 block of Providence Knoll Drive Victim reported property was stolen from his unlocked vehicle.

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6400 block of Sexton Drive Suspect(s) attempted to gain entry to the residence through a rear door where footprints were found. Entry was not gained.

May 11

15200 block of Blackrail Road Unknown suspect(s) forced entry through the rear sliding glass door. The property was reported stolen.

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than other places, Sammler said. Some areas, like the Midwest, have a shorter, more deﬁned season. In Virginia, the risk starts in spring and doesn’t end until mid to late fall, due to the threat from tropical storm systems. The most ubiquitous and important advice when preparing for severe weather is to have a plan. The lead time for a tornado is about 13 minutes, said Evan Stewart, meteorologist at television station WVEC in Hampton Roads. That leaves about 12 minutes to react after a warning goes out, he said. When a tornado warning goes out, it is time to take immediate action. A warning means that a tornado has been spotted or has been picked up on radar. A tornado watch, often the precursor to a warning, means conditions are favorable for a tornado and that tornadoes are possible. Ideally, the best place to take shelter is a basement. In the absence of a basement, the best place is an interior room on the lowest ﬂoor away from any windows; that could mean a closet or a hallway. Stewart recommends an interior bathroom because the pipes may PREPARED page 4

JES collecting worn, tattered American Flags JES, a leading foundation repair and waterproofing company, is accepting at their Chester office worn, tattered and faded flags for proper retirement in honor of Flag Day on June 14th. The flags will be properly retired by Chester-based Boy Scout Troop 2815 during a flag retirement ceremony in the Fall. During the ceremony, a Color Guard brings the troops to attention and recites the patriotic poem “Hello, Remember Me?” Then the troops salute each flag as it is retired in an active, yet controlled campfire. Veteran organizations, the Girls Scouts and the Boy Scouts all have their own ceremonial renditions for retiring the American flag. However, according to Frank McNeilly, Scoutmaster for Troop 2815 in Chester, the most important and common aspect of all these ceremonies is “respect” for the flags being retired. McNeilly also states, “It is important to explain to younger children that a flag being burned by a demonstrator is different than one being retired with honor and dignity.” American flags are being collected now through June 30 in honor of Flag Day on June 14th from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday thru Friday at JES, 2410 Southland Drive in Chester. COURTESY PHOTO

Summer Camps offered by historical society

The Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia (CHSV) will offer two archeology camps and a Heritage Crafts and May 13 Games camp for children ages 8-12 in July and August. These 8200 block of Greenock Drive activities are offered in partnership with the Chesterfield Victim returned home to find May 10 County Department of Parks & Recreation. an unknown suspect trying 12200 block of Hampton to get in the side door of the "Diggin' in History," the archeology camps, will take place Valley Terrace residence. The victim yelled July 11-15 and August 1-5 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at historic Unknown suspect(s) gained out and the suspect fled the Castlewood. These camps will provide a variety of engagentry to the victim’s residence area on foot. ing, hands-on activities allowing youngsters to experience a through an unlocked rear basement door. Property was real archeological excavation, artifact repair, uncovering of May 11 reported stolen. clues from the past and more. Classroom lessons as well as 8200 block of Robert Bruce site preparation and outside digging will be included in this Drive May 8 camp experience. Two unlocked shed were 7800 block of Brightbridge The cost is $95/child; snacks will be provided. Space is entered and property stolen. Road Multiple unlocked vehicles limited. For information please call (804)751-4946. To regiswere entered and property was Victim reported unlocked green ter, visit www.chesterfieldhistory.com and use PayPal. 2006 BMW was stolen. reported stolen. The Heritage Crafts and Games Summer camp July 26-28 (9 a.m.-1 p.m.) will explore many of the period games and 8400 block of Halidan Drive

crafts children would have enjoyed during the 17th and 18th centuries. Participants will have the opportunity to make period crafts each day, including cornhusk dolls and cattail boats. Three separate half-day sessions are offered with sessions at Castlewood, Magnolia Grange and the County Museum, all within the historic Courthouse Complex. The cost is $65 per child. For information, please call (804)751-4946. To register, visit www.chesterfieldhistory.com and use PayPal. The Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that serves as the center for Chesterfield county history. Headquartered in Castlewood, the Society's mission is to collect, preserve, interpret and promote the county's unique past for the education of present and future generations. For additional information or to volunteer, please visit www.chesterfieldhistory.com. Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia

After questioning, the suspect admitted to gaining entry to the residence through a rear window. Property was stolen.

May 10

11300 block of Midlothian Turnpike Suspect was stopped for shoplifting at the location. Victim took control of the shopping cart and walked the suspect back inside. As suspect was walking back inside, she grabbed the items from the cart and assaulted the victim when she attempted to stop her and ﬂed the area.

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Are you prepared for stormy weather? BY ELIZABETH FARINA editor@midlothianexchange.com

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Alex, was diagnosed with a Hodgkin’s Lymphoma at age 15. “Through this whole thing, in the past year – you know all the kids who have cancer and deal with all this mess are incredibly brave,” the mom said. Straight celebrates her daughter’s free spirit and expressive imagination. Throughout the chemotherapy, she and her husband Jeremy knew the teen felt ill. The treatments, which lasted until December, physically drained Alex. Now at 16, she continues to receive medication through an internal device that is located under her skin. “They have to use an inch to an inch and a half needle to get it into the port. Alex just tells them to do it and get it over with,” Straight said. Breslin followed the Straight family’s progress through Caring Bridge website, a free website that connects people during health challenges in life. “I thought, ‘Wow, two kids in one family,” Breslin said. After Christmas break, Alex shared with Breslin, ‘I think bad luck follows my family.’ The teen let the teacher know that her father had been diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. Straight explained that her husband came in looking exhausted from shoveling snow. She jokingly told him not to come home until he went to see the doctors. “He didn’t come home for six weeks,” Straight said. When the family visited him in the hospital the dad apologized for breaking the family rule and getting sick. His teen daughter, who had just ﬁnished chemotherapy, told him, ‘I did this, and I’m not as strong as you are’,” Straight recalled. Although Jeremy’s diagnosis served another blow to the Straight family, they continue to focus on the daily schedule. Their youngest, eight-yearold Natalie, attends soccer and just completed a course in drama. The activities are one small slice of normalcy the family strives to provide for the elementary school student. The family continues to face the medical crises with determined resolve. Ash shared that her daughter Jeanne is adamant that there are no tears, no negativity. “And she is determined to be that way,” she said. What is a typical day like for the

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help strengthen the walls of the room. The crawlspace underneath a home can also be a good place to go if a basement isn’t available. It may be unpleasant, but it is an effective shelter. Families should consider practicing a tornado drill as they would a ﬁre drill, Stewart said. The most important thing is to be prepared and plan where to go to be safe. In a tornado warning situation, it is important to relay the urgency of the situation to the public, Stewart said. “There’s a rush of adrenaline tracking the storm,” he said, “But it’s tempered by what could be happening on the ground.” A tornado safety plan is especially important for mobile home residents.

Straight family? “It’s pretty chaotic,” Ash replied. “Well, with Jeremy or Nick, the day is taken up sorting through medical things while ﬁtting in dayto-day life such as grocery shopping. It’s not a normal family life. There’s always a shadow of illnesses going on and it’s extremely difﬁcult. Jeremy is making every day count as well. It’s very hard,” Ash said. “We now look at all of life in a different perspective and appreciate small things.”

a lot of support from the school-wide community and local businesses. McAlister’s Deli at Westchester Commons held a fundraiser this past weekend and Clover Assembly of God also has reached out to help the Straight family. Several groups at the school are donating their time and talents for the evening affair on May 21. The ManchesThe family ter JRTOC will provide assistance with has brought parking and the school’s culinary arts out the best team will be preparing and serving the in our kids, food, which was donated by the Country Club of Virginia and other generous teachers and vendors. Student Brittany Delbridge families,” the is creating a 4x4 Popsicle Sticks Heart teacher said. Mural from a popsicle-stick campaign “I’ve learned that raised over $1,500. Student Rachel a lot of things. Hall designed a tee shirt for the business Compassion casual event. has no boundThe evening entertainment features aries and I’ve 10-piece Richmond band “Spectrum” learned that with additional entertainment from May seems to be bringing plenty of one person singer and acoustic guitar player Pepe in crisis will Fructuso, the school’s jazz ensemble and April showers. How are you prepared the boys a cappella group. In between bring out the for the stormy weather? acts, there will be prizes raffled away absolute best including a grand prize giveaway of in others. a fall weekend at a beach house in “Rain gear has Emerald Isle, N.C., which was donated become a fashionable by Tony and Johanna Dold. Raffle win- Kristin ners must be present to claim prizes, must for our monsoon Breslin THE CIRCLE which include a smartphone donated by season.” OF SUPPORT Twiddy’s Wireless in Powhatan. EXPANDS “When you buy the ticket to the WITH A DINNER DANCE event, you’re automatically entered in Ash has seen first-hand the strong the beach house raffle,” Breslin exsupport of family members and neigh- plained. bors. Although the family has health “The family has brought out the editor@midlothianexchange.com insurance, their medical costs have best in our kids, teachers and families,” Elizabeth Farina exceeded $2 million. A trust has been the teacher said. “I’ve learned a lot of EDITOR established at Central Virginia Bank for things. Compassion has no boundarthe Straight family. The mom was truly ies and I’ve learned that one person in touched when a Manchester student crisis will bring out the absolute best in "Well, my son was just asked her if it was okay to cut the others.” family yard over the summer. Others Even though the event is this weektalking the other day have anonymously left food trays at the end, Breslin added that the family’s about building us an Children’s Hospital. Yet, Straight and needs will not end at 11 p.m. on Saturark ... Maybe it's time Ash are truly overwhelmed at Kristin day. Monetary donations can be made we get started on that Breslin’s energy to spearhead a fundto the Straight family at any Central before it's too late." raiser for the family and the continuous Virginia Bank branch. “It’s been good outpouring of support. for a lot of people to get involved,” she “Jeremy is so ill and the chemo has said. done a number on the primary breadTo learn more about the dinner winner for the family,” Breslin said. dance benefit or to reach out to the sports@midlothianexchange.com “Something in my head said I had to do Straight family, visit www.straightsomething.” totheheart.webs.com or e-mail Kristen Jim McConnell The educator made it clear that the Breslin at StraightToTheHeart1@gmail. SPORTS EDITOR dinner and dance event, although not com a school-sponsored event, has received

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The lyrics to “Stormy Weather”, made famous by singers Billie Holiday and Lena Horne, seem to be appropriate for this week’s weather – “All I do is pray the Lord above will let me walk in the sun once more.” The severe storms have brought thunder, lightning, and the deluge of rain. The combination has many folks paying more attention to the threatening skies above. The intensity of these storm systems reminds one that nature doesn’t play favorites when wreaking havoc on a geographical region. It is also a reminder to refresh or learn the basics about staying safe during storms. To emphasize the point, visitors at the Smithsonian’s Museum of Natural History in Washington, D.C. can gleefully release paper clips mid-air to watch the metallic ofﬁce supply zip to a rock that was transformed into a magnet by lightning. Another rock displays dark spots along a gray chunk where a lightning strike melted the rock into glass. So, if a bolt can melt rock to glass, then what do you think lightning can do to the human body? According to the independent National Lightning Safety Institute, lightning’s heat is three times hotter than the surface of the sun. The organization added that there are approximately 100 lightning strikes per second from the 2,000 thunderstorms that are happening right now around the globe. Grant it, sometimes the electrical fury is mesmerizing. Yet, don't hurry outside to the back porch with a camera in tow to catch a picture for the Facebook page. It may be frustrating for ballplayers, coaches, parents and umpires to delay a game for the mandatory 30-minutes once thunder is heard, but they know lightning is a brutal killer. According to the National Weather Service, approximately 300 lightning injuries are documented each year. Seeking shelter inside a vehicle or a substantial building is the smart thing to do during severe weather. One never knows when lightning may strike.

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At Page Middle School, ofﬁcials are still evaluating and assessing the damage. What remains of the back section of school will have to be demolished, while the front section of the building will likely be repaired, Chirch said. It will take at least four weeks to remove asbestos ceilings, electrical systems and the systems for heating, ventilating and air conditioning in order to access the roof and assess its condition. Seven school buses were demolished in the storm. Ten others received minor damage, including broken windows. The district has pulled older buses into rotation and started making double runs to compensate for the losses. “I was amazed at the damage,” Chirch said. “This is a bricks-and-mor-

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Midlothian artist to perform at 'Our Story' on May 21 Central Virginia artists, businessmen, coaches and teachers presents the Our Story Benefit Event & Festival. Benefit festival is to be held on Saturday, May 21 at the Roberson Theatre 2903 Q Street in Richmond (23223) from noon until 10 p.m. Tickets are $7 in advanced $9 at the door. Children under 12 are free. Our Story Benefit Event & Festival is a celebration that is designed to raise awareness in the African American community. Our Story Benefit Event will rekindle the joy of child centered education, develop creative learning mechanisms for educators and students, introduce AIM (Arts In Motion) Program which are stories brought to life

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JUNE 2 The ﬁrst annual Bow Tie Open golf tournament will be held at The Federal Club starting with 11:30 am registration and 1 p.m. shotgun start. The tournament is presented by Car Pool Cares, BB&T and Haley Buick GMC. Proceeds to beneﬁt FETCH a Cure's Companions in Crisis program. Sponsorships and teams are still available, more information at www.fetchacure.com.

SATURDAY,JUNE 4 Swift Creek Academy of the Performing Arts will present their annual dance concert, Pinocchio: The Real Boy, on Saturday, June 4 at 3 and 7 pm at Cosby High School. Dances will include ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, Irish, lyrical and modern pieces. Tickets are available in advance at SCAPA and at the door; $12 adults, $8 seniors (60+), and $6 children (11 and under). For more information visit www.swiftcreekacademy.org or call SCAPA at 744-2801.

The Straight To The Heart Dinner Dance will be held at Manchester High School on Saturday, May 21. The featured musical guest is Richmond's own "Spectrum." The event will run from 6:30 - 11 p.m., with doors opening at 6:15. This event is being held to help the Straight family who are suffering from 3 life threatening diseases in their family (www.straighttotheheart.webs.com). Tickets on sale now at Manchester High. Contact Kristin Breslin straighttotheheart1@gmail. com. No ticket sales at door.

The fourth annual Pets on Parade beneﬁt will be held at The Science Museum of Virginia's Thalhimer Pavilion from 7 - 10 p.m. Tickets are $75 per person and $25 per pet. The event is sponsored by Car Pool, Village Bank and The Science Museum of Virginia. Tickets can be purchased prior to the event by visiting www.fetchacure.com or calling (804) 525-2193. Tickets will also be available for purchase at the door.

2011Great Strides Walk Taking Steps to Cure Cystic Fibrosis 2-mile walk will be held at the Inssbrook Picnic area, locateda t 4222 Cox Road. Registration opens 9:20 a.m. and walk begins at 10 a.m. Register at http:// www.cff.org/Great_Strides Asian-Paciﬁc American Heritage Program: Hulu Gourd Painting from 11 a.m.-noon at the Clover Hill LIbrary, located at 6701 Deer Run Drive, Midlothian. In Chinese culture, painting a hulu gourd is folk art. This program is presented by The Richmond Chinese School under the direction of Phoebe GurChiang. Each family will get one gourd to paint and take home. The Richmond Chinese School is providing all materials. This free family program is suggested for all ages. Registration is recommended and begins May 7. Please register online at library.chesterﬁeld.gov or by calling (804) 318-8668.

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The Fifth Annual Concert of The Titan Band will be held on Friday May 20 at 7:30 p.m. in the Cosby Theater. This show will be a Hollywood-styled production that promises to be a memorable evening for the entire Cosby community. A celebrity guest master of ceremonies, a professional soloist from Broadway, and the bands patriotic ﬁnale will make this a truly special evening. Tickets are available at the school and sell for $5 a seat. Due to previous sell-outs, it is highly suggested to get them early. The featured soloist for the evening is Ivan Rutherford, star of the Broadway smash hit “Les Miserables”. He will perform his signature “Bring Him Home” from that show, as well as “Sway” and “Feelin Good” as recorded by Michael Buble. In addition, a wide variety of other musical styles will be covered by the band. Additional highlights for the evening include “Inchon” by Robert W. Smith—a spectacular tribute to Korean war veterans, “The Crosley March” by Henry Fillmore—from the bands unanimous “Superior” rated State Concert Festival

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stifled Miami as the Cavaliers earned a key ACC win Saturday. He tied career highs in innings (7.2) and strikeouts (11) and allowed just two baserunners in his 7.2 innings of work. He retired the first 17 Hurricane batters of the contest before surrendering a two-out hit to Shane Rowland in the sixth inning to break up the perfect game. He also gave up a two-out walk in the eighth inning. Wilson's outing was key as the Cavaliers rallied from a game deficit to win the series against the Hurricanes. UVa has claimed all PHOTO BY JIM MCCONNELL

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Cosby sophomore Brett Moorhead beat teammate Tyler Carey for the second consecutive season in the Dominion District singles ﬁnal.

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Moorhead beats Carey in another all-Cosby singles final, wins second consecutive Dominion District championship Virginia sun before Moorhead pulled out a three-set victory. either participant in last ThursIt was close again last week. Neither player day’s Dominion District boys could build a significant lead and the match singles final needed help compil- turned on a handful of key points. ing an extensive scouting report Moorhead, a sophomore, won most of about his opponent. those points and claimed his second consecuHaving been teammates on Cosby High’s tive district singles championship with a 7-5, tennis team for the last two seasons, senior 6-4 victory. Tyler Carey and sophomore Brett Moorhead “Usually we go back and forth,” Moorknew all about each other’s strengths and head said with a smile after adding another weaknesses. champion’s medal to his collection. “Last year There was no mystery in how they hoped we both played our best. I think Tyler might the match would unfold: Moorhead trying to have been a little off today.” control play with his big serve and punishing Carey, the Titans’ No. 1 singles player who forehand, Carey attempting to take the initia- won the district singles as a freshman and tive from the first ball of every rally to keep his sophomore, was undone by two key points doubles partner on his heels. after building a 5-4 lead in the first set. Their familiarity led to a near-stalemate At deuce, Moorhead ripped a forehand and in last year’s singles final, when they battled charged the net. Carey played a solid passing for more than three hours under a blazing shot, then Moorhead’s volley clipped the tape BY JIM MCCONNELL jmcconnell@midlothianexchange.com

and just trickled over for a winner. Had the ball fallen back on Moorhead’s side of the court, Carey would’ve had a set point on his opponent’s serve. Instead, Moorhead held serve, then broke Carey to take a 6-5 advantage. Needing to hold serve to force a tiebreaker, Carey netted an easy overhead and the opening set belonged to Moorhead. “It always comes down to a couple points,” Carey said. “That’s what decides the championship and that’s why we train so hard.” The second set unfolded much like the first. Carey built a 4-3 lead, but couldn’t hold it as Moorhead broke him with a hard backhand passing shot and closed out his victory by winning the final three games of the match. Even as his final opportunity to be a district singles champion slipped through his fingers, TENNIS P10

Sixteen of Virginia’s top senior football players have been nominated to play in the 2012 U.S. Army All-American Bowl, joining an elite group of student-athletes. Those nominated will have the chance to showcase their talents on Saturday, January 7, 2012, in the annual East vs. West match-up, televised live on NBC at 1:00 PM EST. Two of the 16 are from Chesterfield County, including Clover Hill's Joel Caleb, a 6-2, 205-pound junior who is among Virginia's most highly sought-after recruits in the Class of 2012. L.C. Bird junior linebacker Deon Clarke also was nominated. “The U.S. Army All-American Bowl provides the national platform for young adults to showcase their talent and strength,” said Col. Derik Crotts, Director of Strategic Communications, Marketing and Outreach, U.S. Army Accessions Command. “This nomination recognizes the mental, emotional and physical strengths, and leadership qualities these athletes have developed on and off the field; qualities they shares with Army Strong Soldiers. The Army congratulates all of the athletes on their nomination.” A full list of the nominees can be accessed at: www.usarmyallamericanbowl.com/nominations/intro_welcome.php. For those nominees who have been invited and accepted their invitation, a list can be found on via the 2012 U.S. Army All-American Bowl link located at www.footballrecruiting. rivals.com. The athletes were nominated by the U.S. Army All-American Bowl Selection Committee, which consists of All American Games’ network of regional coaches throughout the country and Rivals.com. Of the more than 440 nominees, 90 are ultimately selected and invited to the Bowl. The next step for the nominees occurs in September, when the U.S. Army All-American Bowl Selection Tour begins. Player finalists along with All-American Marching Band musicians will be selected nationwide throughout the fall, with the Selection Tour ending in early December. From a U.S. Army press release

Senior trio embrace leadership roles, fuel Trojans' renaissance 2009-10 season and had little veteran presence (only three seniors) to help Griffin dam Griffin knows how chaloverhaul the culture within the program. lenging it can be to build a high More than one person told Griffin he’d be crazy to take the job and that he could school athletics program from never win consistently in the same district the ground up. as power programs Cosby, James River and When Griffin took over as head coach Manchester. of Matoaca High’s boys volleyball team But even after surrendering a 13-run several years ago, he inherited a group of fifth inning in a 17-5 loss to Powhatan players who had never tasted success at a last Wednesday, Midlothian entered the school that had yet to embrace volleyball final week of the regular season with a 6-9 as a popular sport. record that represented nothing less than By the time he left Matoaca, the Warextraordinary progress. riors had handed Thomas Dale its first“This is the first step – our older guys ever Central District defeat and become leading the younger ones and helping us one of the top programs in the Central get the program back on track,” Griffin Region. said. “We wanted to send a message that With that accomplishment in his rearview mirror, Griffin decided to tackle an we’re not going to roll over for anyone, equally difficult project in western Chesthat we’re here and you’re going to get the terfield County: rebuilding Midlothian’s best we have.” once-proud baseball program. It wasn’t easy. With a roster dominated The Trojans, quite literally, had nowhere by freshmen and sophomores, Midlothian to go but up. They went 0-16 during the relied heavily on the leadership contribuBY JIM MCCONNELL jmcconnell@midlothianexchange.com

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Andrew Romano is one of three seniors who have led Midlothian to six victories this season.

tions of seniors Andrew Romano, Trey Amend and Scott Barto to show the young players how to show up every day focused and ready to work on the fundamentals that so often make the difference between winning and losing. Midlothian fans acknowledged the trio’s efforts during Senior Day festivities prior to the Powhatan game, then Grifﬁn praised their willingness to embrace the philosophies espoused by their fourth coach in four years. “They had every right to cash it in and just go through the motions, but they were the ones who bought into what we’re trying to do,” Grifﬁn added. “They’re not vocal, but that doesn’t mean they’re not good leaders. They’ve shown our younger guys that if you work hard, good things will happen.” Midlothian has played the 2011 season TROJANS P7

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Tennis professionals from around Richmond participated Midlothian Tennis Club’s Keith White Pro-Am Tournament on May 7. Tennis professional Rachel Gale and member Jake Thomas (right) won the ﬁnal round against pro Martin Stegwardt and member Lewis Farinholt. Nearly $2,000 was pledged to begin the Keith White Scholarship fund. The tournament honors White, a Brandermill resident who was an avid tennis player at Midlothian Tennis Club and died suddenly in 2010 at age 42 of an aortic aneurism. The scholarship will be awarded to a promising high school tennis player in Midlothian. Tournament participants included: (Kneeling) Tyler Carey, Pat Perry, Jon Ramthun, Ben Marks. (Row 2): Trip Baisden, Stuart Bowden, Michal Cizsek, Rachel Gale, Laura Tuchsherer, Sarah Stafford, Jenny Kile, Joe Cappillino, Phil Thacker, Martin Stegwardt (Back row): Chris Radke, Miquel Castro, Sean Steinour, John Depew, Al Thomas, Ray Stewart, Jason Kinder, Scott Steinour, Ryan Radke

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own to its last strike Tuesday, James River’s baseball team kept its Dominion District regular-season title hopes alive when Casey Jones’ single up the middle scored Nick Parnell from second base and forged a 5-5 deadlock with visiting Cosby. The Rapids’ three-run rally in the bottom of the seventh inning also spoiled a tremendous effort by Cosby starter Travis McQueen, who outpitched James River’s U.Va.-bound ace Nathan Kirby but still wound up with a hard-luck no-decision. But just as quickly as the Titans surrendered the lead, they reclaimed it. Luke Lowery led off the eighth inning by striking out on a nasty curveball by Rapids reliever Kit Scheetz, but reached base when the ball skipped past catcher Collin Lawless for a wild pitch. Scheetz then grazed the front of Tim Perry’s jersey with a fastball, and Cosby had two baserunners without putting the ball in play. Garrett Birnbaum followed with a sacrifice bunt, moving the runners to second and third with one out, then Michael Carpenter drove in both with a hard double down the first base line. Carpenter also pitched the final 1 1/3 innings for the win, holding James River scoreless in the bottom of the eighth to seal a 7-5 victory and clinch the district title for Cosby. “Our kids believe, and if you believe, you always have a chance,” Cosby coach Tim Lowery said. Christian Hamlett hit two home runs and drove in four for the Titans (13-2 overall, 10-0 district), who squandered a pair of threerun leads but still locked up the

top seed for the district tournament and also secured a berth in the Central Region quarterfinals. Kirby struggled with his command early in the game, surrendering an RBI single by Perry in the first inning and Hamlett’s threerun bomb in the second, then completely shut down the visiting Titans in their final four at-bats. The lefthander allowed four runs on four hits in six innings, striking out nine. “Nathan is the best pitcher in the district and we knew he was going to find it,” Luke Lowery said. “It’s a good thing we got him early and that gave us some confidence.” James River (12-3, 9-2), which led the teams’ first meeting this season until Cosby rallied for three runs in the bottom of the sixth in a 4-2 victory, turned the tables on the Titans this time. PHOTOS BY JIM MCCONNELL Trailing 5-2, Jack Roberts Cosby's Travis McQueen (top) outpitched James River's Nathan Kirby started the Rapids’ comeback by and was one out away from a complete-game victory, but the Rapids' crushing a two-run homer to left. rally left both ace hurlers to settle for no-decisions. Parnell followed with a single, but Tim Lowery stuck with his ace and McQueen retired Dylan Harvey on an infield fly. McQueen got ahead of Jones, James River’s leadoff hitter and one of the best hitters in the region, but couldn’t finish him off. After taking a tantalizingly close twostrike pitch that was called just off the inside corner, Jones fouled off three more pitches before slapping McQueen’s next offering into centerfield for the game-tying hit. Carpenter quelled the uprising by retiring Taylor Jaszewski, then drove in the game-winning run with his shot just past a diving Roberts at first base. “We would’ve loved to scratch out another run [in the seventh] and keep the momentum, but I’m real proud of the way the kids battled back,” James River coach Pete Schumacher said.

FARMVILLE -- Longwood University senior baseball standout Chris Briere (James River) is one of 25 college baseball players nationwide selected to the watch list for the 2011 John Olerud Two-Way Player of the Year Award. A team captain, Briere hit .417 with two home runs, nine doubles, 17 RBI, 23 runs, and two stolen bases. He was 7-3 with a 3.27 ERA through 71.2 innings with 42 strikeouts on the mound. The Olerud Award recognizes a player who makes an impact both on the mound and at the plate, and the winner will be announced July 3 in Lubbock, Texas, as part of the College Baseball Hall of Fame’s Night of Champions. Briere has made 10 pitching appearances with 10 starts and one complete game. He leads the Lancers in wins and innings. At the plate, Briere has six multi-hit games, two multi-RBI games, a season-best seven-game hitting streak, a .516 slugging percentage, and a .397 on-base percentage. A business finance and real estate doublemajor, Chris has a 3.48 cumulative GPA, and is the son of Andrea and David Briere of Midlothian. Among the 25 watch list players is Mike McGee of Florida State University, the inaugural Olerud Award winner last year. He played in every game for Florida State during 2010, making 62 starts in left field while hitting .328 with 17 home runs and 73 RBI. On the mound, McGee was the Seminole’s closer and posted a 4-1 record with 13 saves and a 2.96 ERA while leading his team to the College World Series a year ago. University of Virginia junior Danny Hultzen highlights this year's list with a 9-1 record and a 1.19 ERA through 75.2 innings with 112 strikeouts, along with a .333 batting average, one home run, seven doubles, and 28 RBI. McGee and Hultzen are two of the four Atlantic Coast Conference players featured on the list, the most of any conference, while Sam Roberts of VMI is the only other player on the list this year from a state school. Longwood played its final game of the season Saturday and lost to Norfolk State 8-3 without the services of Briere and fellow seniors Brant Jones (Monacan) and Troy Dickaman (Midlothian), each of whom missed the game to attend the school's commencement service in Farmville. For the season, Jones hit .374 with six home runs, five triples, 12 doubles, 29 RBI, 43 runs, and 11 stolen bases. Dickman was 2-2 with a 6.89 ERA through 31.1 innings with 16 strikeouts. From a Longwood University press release

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NASCAR assists tornado victims CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The NASCAR community has united to support disaster relief efforts across the southeastern United States in the wake of recent tornadoes and other weather disasters. Pledging more than $400,000 in donations and supplies to help those affected by these events, the NASCAR community contribution is being led by a donation of $250,000 to the American Red Cross by The NASCAR Foundation. Through The NASCAR Foundation launch of its newest platform, NASCAR Unites, the entire motorsports community helped raise money through online donations made in exchange for NASCAR Unites wristbands. Tracks, teams, sponsors, drivers and NASCAR fans pledged their time, money and supplies to aid those in need. Highlighting those efforts were: Talladega Superspeedway pledged more than $100,000 and held fan events and auctions to help those in its surrounding community. Bristol Motor Speedway’s Race to Relief created 24 hours of awareness by allowing fans to donate money in exchange for a chance to drive on the track. In addition, BMS donated a percentage of tickets sold for their IRWIN Tools Night Race weekend. Red Bull Racing and Hendrick Motorsports provided transporters to deliver approximately 70,000 pounds of items to a town in Alabama impacted by the recent tornadoes. The Denny Hamlin Foundation pledged proceeds from its recent charitable event in Richmond to the American Red Cross efforts. Jeff Gordon Children's Foundation raised more than $5,000 to help with children's items, such as baby food, socks, underwear, diapers and wipes. The Home Depot Foundation created a $1 million weather impact fund to aid relief, recovery and rebuilding efforts in response to the recent storms throughout the Southeast, which includes a $250,000 donation to the American Red Cross. “The entire NASCAR community has embraced the central purpose of NASCAR Unites," said The NASCAR Foundation Chairwoman Betty Jane France. "We are striving toprovide assistance to those communities in the Southeast that have been severely affected by the recent disasters. Our efforts show the positive impact our sport can have when called into action. We have a responsibility to help out, and we are proud to do so.” From a NASCAR press release

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Midlothian's Andrew Romano, Trey Amend and Scott Barto were honored during a Senior Day presentation prior to Wednesday's game vs. Powhatan.

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-- a demanding slate that has included four district with an eye on the future, games against two of the best Group AAA teams in relying on a handful of young players who might Virginia and two nondistrict games against a Powhatan have been better served in the short term gaining squad that expects to seriously contend for the Group confidence while facing AA state championship. their peers on the junior “Our youth shows at varsity level. times because they’re not alLikewise, the Trojans ways ready for the big time,” kept 10 eighth-graders Romano said. on their JV team, givOn the flip side of that ing those kids what is essentially an extra year of coin, Midlothian loses only three players from a team on-the-job training. Romano, who pitched that has exceeded all expectations, and Griffin expects well in limiting Powhatthe lumps the Trojans have an’s explosive offense to taken this season to pay just four runs in its first dividends over the next four at-bats, acknowledged that his team’s lack couple seasons. “This year was about of experience has been exposed by the better teams getting a measure of respect back for our program,” he on the Trojans’ schedule

said. “We’re learning to play as a team and learning what it takes to be successful on this level.” Griffin said if somebody had told him prior to the season that Midlothian would win six games, he would’ve taken it. Remarkably, had a couple bounces gone the Trojans’ way, they could’ve reached double figures in the win column despite playing in one of the toughest districts in Virginia. Reflecting on the impending conclusion of his high school baseball career, Romano was happy he and his fellow seniors are leaving the program on an upswing. “I didn’t think we were PHOTO BY JIM MCCONNELL going to do as well as we’ve First-year coach Adam Griffin (right) has led Midlothian's done,” he added. baseball team to a six-win improvement over last season.

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walks while fanning five. Jared King (Jr., Radford, nine of its ACC series this Va.) and Keith Werman (Jr., season and 15 straight datVienna, Va.), UVa’s eighting to 2010. and nine-hole hitters, reWilson also is one of 10 spectively, each had a pair of national finalists for the hits for the Cavaliers (44-6, Lowe's Senior CLASS Award 21-5 ACC). Virginia scored for baseball. Fan voting the game’s first run in the continues through June 5 at third inning. With two outs SeniorClassAward.com. John Barr (Sr., Ivyland, Pa.) Wilson, a Midlothian reached on an error by secHigh graduate, retired the ond baseman Zeke DeVoss. first 17 batters that he faced He stole second and scored before allowing a clean on a John Hicks (Jr., Sandy double to Shane Rowland Hook, Va.) single to center. with two outs in the sixth. The Cavaliers tacked on He walked Stephen Perez a run in the sixth inning, with two outs in the eighth again taking advantage of for his only other baseruna Miami error. Kenny Swab ner. (Sr., Kernersville, N.C.) UVa closer Branden Kline reached on a throwing error (So., Bethesda, Md.) got the by DeVoss and scored with final four outs to notch his two outs on a sharp single ACC-leading 14th save. Eric to right by Werman. Whaley (7-4) pitched six Virginia travels to No. 13 strong innings for Miami, North Carolina Thursday allowing a pair of unearned through Saturday in the last runs, four hits and two ACC series of the season.

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Cosby's Brett Moorhead hits a forehand during his victory in the singles ﬁnal.

Townsend leads CNU to Series SALISBURY, Md. -- Midlothian native Krista Townsend won her second game of the regional tournament, allowing four hits and two runs in ﬁve innings as Christopher Newport University's softbal team routed Salisbury 19-3 to win the region softball title and advance to the Division III College World Series in Salem.

Hanover alumna Jessie Atkinson smacked a grand slam, Jennifer Falin had three more hits and three RBIs for Christopher Newport. Atkinson's homer marked the third straight game that the Captains (35-10) had a grand slam. Falin ﬁnished with 14 RBIs in the region.

Carey never lost his cool. Both players wanted to win badly, but both went about it with customary levels of respect for the game and the opponent. “If you hit a bad shot, it’s already happened and you can’t do anything about it except play the next point,” Carey said. “There’s no reason to show your opponent that you’re mad. Tactically, it doesn’t make any sense.” Neither player felt awkward about having to beat a teammate to win a title – and they proved it by coming together after their singles match to win their second consecutive district doubles championship with a 6-2, 6-2 victory over fellow Titans Jake Thomas and Bryan Sanders. It was Carey’s sixth district title. Moorhead already has four. “I guess it’s kind of weird, but Tyler and I are pretty good friends so it’s not that bad,” Moorhead said. “It’s not like we’re enemies out on the court. We just go out there and play.”

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