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Robious students relay the need for a cure BY KAYLA WAMSLEY & ELIZABETH FARINA news@midlothianexchange.com

obious Middle School is celebrating the successful fundraising of over $23,000 for the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life event, which was held this past weekend at James River High School in Midlothian. The Center-Based Gifted (CBG) student group, spearheaded by teachers Michael McEwen and Debbye Cook, began fundraising for Relay for Life last year when one of the students learned his father had been diagnosed with leukemia. Last year the group collected over $10,000 for the cause. Also, two more students, who are siblings, were also affected when their parent was diagnosed with cancer. “The way the family and Photo Gallery ONLINE their friends’ midlothianexchange.com families rallied, I think, was the catalyst for the [school’s] partnership for Relay,” said Principal Javaid Siddiqi. The students came up ROBIUS page 3

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Robius Middle School fielded over 78 students participating in the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life, which was held at James River High School stadium over the weekend.

Program for youth in foster care launches at John Tyler The month of May is designated as Foster Care Awareness Month, and Virginia’s Community Colleges (VCCS) are commemorating the month by announcing the expansion of its foster youth education initiative to three new community colleges. This spring, the Great Expectations program for foster youth is being launched at John Tyler Community College (JTCC). John Tyler’s program joins 14 other growing and established Great Expectations programs across the state that are helping foster youth complete high school, gain access to higher education and transition successfully from the foster care system to living in-dependently. “Youth in foster care are a particularly vulnerable population,” said Glenn DuBois, chancellor of Virginia’s Community Colleges. “Many of these youth have never had an adult say to them ‘I think you have what it takes to be successful.’ Great Expectations is doing that, and providing the support, guidance and access to resources that young people in more stable environments take for granted.” “We are excited to launch the Great Expectations program at John Tyler,” said Dr. Marshall Smith, president of John Tyler Community College. “These students have hopes and dreams like everyone else. I’m excited that we can help them access the skills and support they need to successfully achieve those dreams.” An initiative of the Virginia Foundation for Community College Education (VFCCE), Great Expec-tations helps foster youth gain access to higher education and provides the support services needed for foster youth to be successful. Nationally, foster youth pursue and complete college at a rate of less than 2 percent. Statistically, a child in foster care is much more likely to end up behind bars or living on the street than to see the inside of a college classroom. Great Expecta-tions changes that dynamic by providing individualized counseling, workforce certifications, life skills training, mentoring, assistance applying for college and navigating the financial aid sys-tem. Vicky Muensterman has joined John Tyler as the Great Expectations coach, working out of the Department of Career Pathways. Fourteen other coaches at community colleges across the Commonwealth also provide services to this vulnerable population so that they can be success-ful in college and beyond. New programs are got under PROGRAM page 2

Chesterfield Farmers Market vendor adds fresh donuts to Friday morning market BY ELIZABETH FARINA efarina@midlothianexchange.com

t's not every day one can snack on a freshly made glazed donuts inspired from a family recipe. The Chesterfield Farmers' Market, located at the Chesterfield Towne Center's parking lot Huguenot Road entrance, will have the new tasty product available from vendor, Mrs. Yoder's Kitchen — just in time for the weekend. “The donuts actually come from an old recipe,” said Jay Yoder. “My wife [Judy], which is Mrs. Yoder’s, makes them … she makes them from scratch with flour, eggs, butter – better not tell too many ingredients or I’ll get in trouble.” Yoder fries the handmade batch of donuts, which are then dipped into a glaze made from an old recipe of his mother’s. “We hang them up and then just sell them hot and fresh right off the rack,” he said. “It’s not your typical donut, it’s more of a light donut.” The huge, homemade donuts, which can also be bought unglazed, are $1.50 a piece for one, $8 for half-dozen and $15 for a dozen. Besides donuts, Mrs. Yoder’s Kitchen offers fresh fudge. The sweet “shop” doesn’t have a brick-and-mortar store, which is one of the requirements of becoming a vendor at Chesterfield Farmers Market. Yet, Mrs. Yoder has years of experience. She grew up and helping her mom with a bakery her family owned at one time. “They did a lot of donuts and she loved making donuts, but that was five kids ago. She took a break from that and raised a family,” Yoder said. “We do this as a family … it’s a family operation.” The Dinwiddie County family heard about the Chesterfield FarmPHOTO BY ELIZABETH FARINA ers Market through their friends at Country Side Bakery, which is Kimberly Yoder, 10, finishes the glazing process of freshly made MARKET page 6

donuts at Mrs. Yoder's Kitchen booth at the 17th Street Market on Saturday. The family's business also attends the Friday Chesterfield Farmers Market in Midlothian.

Team ousts South County for 2011 VA High School Lacrosse Club State Champion title

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The Midlothian Girls Varsity Lacrosse Club finished their championship season with a dominant win over South Country at the inaugural Coventry Commonwealth Games of Virginia High School Lacrossse Club Championship held at SportsQuest this past weekend. The teammates hail from area high schools such as Midlothian, Clover Hill and Maggie Walker Governor's School. Pictured are: (back row) Sophia Richie, Sara Jane Longstaff, Bridgette Soucy, Margaret Beirne, Julia Johnston, Lauren Carroll, Erin Strasser, Ally Beames, Alyssa Rossi, Megan Reichert, Ashley Swan, Maria May; (front row) Emily Russell, Kelly Reagan, Casey Reagan, Abby Williams, Camilla Davis.

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Five Chesterfield seniors awarded scholarships through Comcast Leaders and Achievers® $62,000 in scholarships distributed to Virginia High School seniors The Comcast Foundation, founded in 1999 to provide charitable support to its local communities and to empower and enrich lives, is awarding 53 Virginia high school seniors 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. Comcast was joined by Attorney General of the Commonwealth of Virginia Kenneth Cuccinelli to recognize the students at a special event held at the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond yesterday. Fifty-two of the Leaders and Achievers recipients received $1,000 scholarships and Theodore Flowers of Potomac Falls High School in Sterling was awarded a $10,000 Comcast Founders Scholarship - instituted in honor of Ralph J. Roberts, Founder and Chairman Emeritus of Comcast Corporation - for a total of $62,000 awarded to Virginia students this year. After a prize drawing, five students were also given an iPad to use at college. “These students serve as role models for other young people across the state, and we thank them for their hard work and contributions to their communities,” said Attorney General Cuccinelli. “I am grateful to Comcast for providing these students, our future leadCOURTESY PHOTO BY FRANCES ers, with the help they need and deserve to From left, Gabby and Amira Kithcart waiting to be served their lunch. continue their education and create bright futures for themselves and our state.” “Comcast is focused on giving back to our communities and providing our youth with opportunities for personal growth and Lured in by the smell, customers no longer sides of homemade macaroni and cheese, professional success,” said Tom Coughlin, rehad to take their food home to eat. A table baked beans and cornbread. Brownies and gional senior vice president. “We are pleased was waiting for them, complete with a blue- cake were available for desert. to recognize these outstanding students for checked cloth, a vase of spring flowers and a Gail Fairbanks waved a banner to invite their achievements and wish them the best of sign that said, “Reserved for you for lunch.” motorists to stop. luck as they pursue their dreams.” Scott Allen was again cooking chicken “I don’t think you have to. The smell The Comcast Leaders and Achievers® and ribs at Bon Air Shell, 8762 Huguenot brings them in,” said Ginny Engler. Scholarship Program provides one-time Road, to earn money for Lee’s Scouts Relay Susan Scott agreed, “It smells amazing, all $1000 scholarships to students who strive for Life Team of the American Cancer up and down the road.” to achieve their potential, who are catalysts Society. Named for Lee Allen Deane, Scott’s Several families took advantage of the on- for positive change in their communities, sister, a Boy Scout leader and veterinarian’s site dining opportunity. who are involved in their schools, and who assistant who died of cancer, the team held Sean Mc Carthy took his food home by its last fundraiser before the Powhatan Relay motorcycle. “ It was a good day for napping,” for Life event June 3. he said, “until my wife woke me and said go Team members Betsy Jane Allen, Todd get some chickens.” Allen, Olaf Barth, Gail Fairbanks, Christen It was a good day for eating, too. Gordon, Chris Herrmann, Joanne Kithcart Frances Broaddus-Crutchfield and Leslie Kithcart served the tasty meat with

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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

Chesterfield County scholarship recipients Sherrica Ingram Harris of Chesterfield Community High School in Chester Natasha Patel of Cosby High School in Midlothian Ronnie Ransome of Matoaca High School in Chesterfield Christopher Towns of Thomas Dale High School in Chester Ayanna Tweedy of L.C. Bird High School in Chesterfield

value placed on civic involvement by the business community. Since the program’s inception there have been over 15,000 scholarship winners totaling more than $15.4 million. - Comcast

James River Writers Hosts 6th Annual Literary Soirée on June 4

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also will recognize finalists from the fourth Best Unpublished Novel Contest in advance of the winner’s announcement in the July issue of Richmond Magazine. “All of the evening’s honorees exemplify JRW’s mission to build community by connecting and inspiring writers and readers in central Virginia,” says June on the James chair Maya Payne Smart. “We’re so excited to honor their achievements while raising funds to sustain vital programs for aspiring and professional writers in Richmond.” Daniel José Custódio, an award-winning slam poet and author, will challenge and entertain attendees with his words and performance. Lisa Schaffner, a former television news anchor for Channel 8 (WRIC) and the director of public relations and marketing for UNOS, and Jason Tesauro, acclaimed author of The Modern Gentleman, will co-host the evening’s program.

PROGRAM page 1 way this spring at Lord Fairfax Commu-nity College and Tidewater Community College. Launched three years ago with five pilot programs, the Great Expectations initiative has served more than 500 students during that time. Significant funds have been raised to support the in-itiative, but much more could be done with additional

A silent auction featuring unique literary experiences ranging from manuscript reviews by award-winning authors to behind-the-scenes tours of the Library of Virginia and Virginia Museum of Fine Arts will add another layer of excitement to the affair. Proceeds from ticket sales and the silent auction will benefit JRW’s signature programs including: •Annual conference at the Library of Virginia that brings nationally-recognized writers, editors and agents to our region •Monthly panels at the Children’s Museum of Richmond that teach the craft and business of writing • Writing enrichment programs that encourage Richmond’s youngest writers to improve their skills Tickets are $75 and may be purchased online at: http://jamesriverwriters. org/jrw_programs/juneonthejames/ - James River Writers

support. Great Expectations also is offered at the following local colleges: J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College; Northern Virginia Community College; Patrick Henry Community College; Piedmont Virginia Community College; More information Great Expectations is available at greatexpectations.vccs.edu. JTCC

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Senior ambassador program accepting applications for eight-week course The Chesterfield County senior advocate will launch its Senior Ambassadors program in September. The eight-week course will allow adults 55 and older to broaden their knowledge of the county and to learn how they can use their creative energies to better the community through self-enrichment and volunteerism. “This group of older adults will get a snapshot of the many different areas of Chesterfield County”, said Senior Advocate Debbie Leidheiser. “Participants will visit various sites and hear from an expert or policymaker on topics ranging from history, lifelong learning, health and wellness, government and business and safety. I’m very excited that the office can offer this program to our older adults.” A majority of the classes will meet at the

Chesterfield County Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Building, 7000 Lucy Corr Blvd. in Chesterfield. The upcoming sessions will be on Mondays, Sept. 26 – Nov. 14, from 9 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Enrollment in Senior Ambassadors is free, but an application is required and must be received by Aug. 5. Each session is limited to 15 participants. This unique program is sponsored by several organizations and businesses, including Chesterfield County Public Schools, the Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce, CJW Medical Center and Heritage Financial Consultants. For more information, contact Leidheiser at (804) 768-7878 or leidheiserd@chesterfield.gov. Chesterfield County

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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.

Unlocked 1998 GMC was entered and property reported stolen.

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2100 block of Holding Pond Lane Victim claimed two unknown suspects kicked in the rear door, assaulted the victim, and fled the residence. At this time, nothing has been reported stolen.

8500 block of Debbs Lane Victim reported the property was stolen from 1993 Ford F250.

13200 block of Rittenhouse Drive LIcense plate stolen from victim's trailer while in the parking lot.

May 18 13500 block of Midlothian Turnpike Juvenile suspect set a fire in the bathroom at the school.

1400 block of Mall Drive Complainant reported property stolen from the location.

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7900 block of Brown Road Gas siphoned from dump truck while parked at the jobsite.

3000 block of Tammaway Drive Victim advised that between 05/16 and 05/17, unknown suspect(s) entered his mother's unlocked vehicle and rummaged through the interior, taking nothing.

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8800 block of Pepperidge Road Lock cut off shed with property removed.

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May 20 9600 block of Krause Road Suspects admitted to breaking the front glass doors and entering the Chesterfield Juvenile Detention location. At this time nothing has been reported stolen.

May 20 8600 block of Scottingham Drive Victim reported victim's red 2006 Mitsubishi was stolen.

May19 9400 block of Snowbird Road Witness observed subjects setting items on fire in the woods.

May 18 700 block of Pool Road Suspect observed attempting to enter the clubhouse by pulling at the screens to three windows. Upon being seen, the suspect then fled.

May 10 6200 block of Verdict Court Suspect(s) gained entry through the front window of victim’s residence. No signs of forced entry were noted. Property was reported stolen.

May 16 3800 block of Paulhill Road

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with different strategies to more than double the money raised for the cause. Siddiqi said Students held a spaghetti could buy different items the fundraiser for such as food and jewelry for a dinner, where student and Relay for Life is a dollar or less. The fair earned parent volunteers transformed big deal not only over $1,000. the school’s cafeteria into a because of the The next project included restaurant. Students pre-sold amount of money research projects about difthat was raised, but reservations for two seating ferent types of cancer. The times. because all of the teams at Robious students created informa“Our students were the Middle School are wait staff, and parents helped tional brochures and postactively involved with the food. It was really a ers in Michael McEwen’s in some aspect of and Debbye Cook’s classes. special affair,” Siddiqi said. service. He said McEwen took pride in his stuStudents also combined that because Robidents finished projects noting raising money for the cause ous Middle School that they resembled browith learning about business. is an Expeditionary chures and posters a patient They were assigned groups Learning school would see at a doctor’s office and had to create differit is integral to ent business models to sell educating patients about the embed the comproducts. A fair was held for cancers. ponent of service learning into the all sixth-grade students who minds of students. them something they can be My goal is to have a world “We feel like it working towards to help in with less cancer and more is critical component to the birthdays,” Kobza stated. development of a whole child some way when they really have no control over this For student Chloe Hogan, so they can see themselves disease.” losing a friend named Duffy as productive citizens, their McEwen agreed. “Our Hughs to a childhood cancer role in the community and team motto is ‘One person motivated her to particithe role they will play in the can make a difference’ and pate in Relay for Life. “The future,” he said. “They can, our goal was to get them to thought that I might be able even at this age affect an work as a team, get a look out to prevent other children outcome, a change.” into the world, see what good going through that is … Cook said she took pride in this particular project be- they can do, what a difference amazing,” she wrote. Cook said the interesting cause she and McEwen have they can make.” Student Paige Kobza wrote thing is not every student both seen how cancer has afshe and McEwen are teachfected many of their students’ that she wanted to make a difference for families that ing is on the Relay team, but lives in some way shape or fashion. “When cancer does have been affected by cancer. every single student they “I want to make it seem like taught has had some part in strike a family there’s a feelthey never did lose a loved the fundraising campaign. ing, especially in children, that there’s absolutely noth- one. But we can't rewind life. “We are very proud of our The only thing we can do is students and the commiting they can do. This, doing this, is empowering to those to help find a cure. And that ment that they’ve had to is just one part of my goal. this,” she said. students,” she said. “It gives

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IN MEMORY OF OUR NATION'S FALLEN SOLDIERS U.S. service members who have died in combat supporting Operation New Dawn (Iraq) and Operation Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan) since Jan. 1, 2011. Army Spc. Brandon M. Kirton, 25, of Centennial, Colo., died May 18, in Kandahar province, Afghanistan.

Army Pvt. Brandon T. Pickering, 21, of Fort Thomas, Ky., died April 10 in Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Landstuhl, Germany, of wounds suffered in Wardak Army Staff Sgt. David D. Self, 29, of Pearl, province, Afghanistan. Miss.; Army Spc. Bradley L. Melton, 29, Rolla, Mo.; Army Pvt. Lamarol J. Tucker, Army Spc. Brent M. Maher, 31, of Council 26, of Gainesville, Fla.; and Army Pvt. Bluffs, Iowa, died April 11 in Paktia provCheizray Pressley, 21, of North Charlesince, Afghanistan. ton, S.C. died May 16, in Zabul province, Afghanistan. Army Sgt. Jose M. Caraballo Pietri, 32, of Yauco, Puerto Rico, died April 10 in Army Spc. Brian D. Riley Jr., 24, of Badghis province, Afghanistan. Longwood, Fla., died May 15, in Kunar province, Afghanistan. Army Spc. Keith T. Buzinski, 26, of Daytona Beach, Fla., died April 7 in Logar USMC Sgt. Kevin B. Balduf, 27, of Nash- province, Afghanistan. ville, Tenn., and USMC Lt. Col. Benjamin J. Palmer, 43, of Modesto, Calif., died May USMC Staff Sgt. Jason A. Rogers, 28, of 12 in Helmand province, Afghanistan. Brandon, Miss., died April 7 in Helmand province, Afghanistan. Army Sgt. Amaru Aguilar, 26, of Miami, Fla. died May 13, at Kandahar province, Navy Seaman Benjamin D. Rast, 23, of Afghanistan. Niles, Mich., died April 6 in Helmand province, Afghanistan. Army 1st Lt. Demetrius M. Frison, 26, of Lancaster, Pa., died May 10 in Khost USMC Staff Sgt. Jeremy D. Smith, 26, of province, Afghanistan. Arlington, Texas, died April 6 in Helmand province, Afghanistan. Army Spc. Riley S. Spaulding, 21, of Sheridan, Texas, died May 4 in Kandahar Army Staff Sgt. Quadi S. Hudgins, 26, of province, Afghanistan. New Orleans, La. And Army Sgt. Christian A. S. Garcia, 30, of Goodyear, Ariz. died Army Cpl. Kevin W. White, 22, of WestApril 2 in Babil, Iraq. field, N.Y., died May 2 in Kunar province, Afghanistan. Army Sgt. Scott H. Burgess, 32, of Franklin, Texas and Army Sgt. Michael S. LamArmy Pfc. Robert M. Friese, 21, of Ches- merts, 26, of Tonawanda, N.Y. died April 4 terfield, Mich., died April 29 in Al Qadisiin Faryab province, Afghanistan. yah province, Iraq. Army 1st Lt. Robert F. Welch III, 26, of Army Spc. Preston J. Dennis, 23, of Denton, Texas, died April 3 in Khost provRedding, Calif., died April 28 in Kandahar ince, Afghanistan. province, Afghanistan. Army Pvt. Jeremy P. Faulkner, 23, of GrifArmy Pfc. Jonathan M. Villanueva, 19, of fin, Ga., died March 29 in Konar province, Jacksonville, Fla., died April 27, in Wardak Afghanistan. province, Afghanistan. Army Sgt. 1st Class Ofren Arrechaga, 28, Army Sgt. Matthew D. Hermanson, 22, of Hialeah, Fla.; Army Staff Sgt. Frank E. of Appleton, Wis., died April 28, in Wardak Adamski III, 26, of Moosup, Conn.; and province, Afghanistan. Army Spc. Jameson L. Lindskog, 23, of Pleasanton, Calif. died March 29 in Konar USMC Lance Cpl. Ronald D. Freeman, province, Afghanistan. 25, of Plant City, Fla., died April 28 in Helmand province, Afghanistan. Army Staff Sgt. Bryan A. Burgess, 29, of Cleburne, Texas; Army Pfc. Dustin USAF Maj. Philip D. Ambard, 44, of J. Feldhaus, 20, of Glendale, Ariz. died Edmonds, Wash.; USAF Maj. Jeffrey O. March 29 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. Ausborn, 41, of Gadsden, Ala.; USAF Maj. David L. Brodeur, 34, of Auburn, Mass; Army Cpl. Justin D. Ross, 22, of Green USAF Master Sgt. Tara R. Brown, 33, Bay, Wis., died March 26 in Helmand of Deltona, Fla.; USAF Lt. Col. Frank D. province, Afghanistan. Bryant Jr., 37, of Knoxville, Tenn.; USAF Maj. Raymond G. Estelle II, 40, of New Army Staff Sgt. Joshua S. Gire, 28, of Haven, Conn.; and USAF Capt. Charles Chillicothe, Ohio and Army Pfc. Michael C. A. Ransom, 31, of Midlothian, Va. died March, 26, of Homosassa, Fla. died March April 27, at the Kabul International Airport, 22, in Logar province, Afghanistan. Afghanistan. Army Cpl. Brandon S. Hocking, 24, of USMC Cpl. Adam D. Jones, 29, of Seattle, Wash., died March 21 in As SaGermantown, Ohio, died April 27 while mawah, Iraq. conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. USMC Staff Sgt. James M. Malachowski, 25, of Westminster, Md., died March 20 in USMC Lance Cpl. Joe M. Jackson, 22, Helmand province, Afghanistan. of White Swan, Wash., died April 24 in Helmand province, Afghanistan. Army Staff Sgt. Mecolus C. McDaniel, 33, of Fort Hood, Texas, died March 19 in Army Capt. Joshua M. McClimans, 30, Khowst province, Afghanistan. of Akron, Ohio, died April 22 at Forward Operating Base Salerno, Khost province, Army Cpl. Donald R. Mickler Jr., 29, of Afghanistan. Bucyrus, Ohio and Army Pfc. Rudy A. Acosta, 19, of Canyon County, Calif. died USMC Sgt. David P. Day, 26, of Gaylord, March 19 in Kandahar province, AfghaniMich., died April 24 in Badghis province, stan. Afghanistan. USMC Lance Cpl. Christopher S. Meis, Army Sgt. 1st Class Benjamin F. Bitner, 20, of Bennett, Colo., died March 17 in 37, of Greencastle, Pa., died April 23 in Helmand province, Afghanistan. Kandahar province, Afghanistan. Army Sgt. Travis M. Tompkins, 31, of USMC Sgt. Sean T. Callahan, 23, of Lawton, Okla., died March 16 in Logar Warrenton, Va.; and USMC Lance Cpl. province, Afghanistan. Dominic J. Ciaramitaro, 19, of South Lyon, Mich. died April 23 in Helmand province, Army Pfc. Arturo E. Rodriguez, 19, of Afghanistan. Bellflower, Calif., died March, 12 in Paktika province, Afghanistan. Army Staff Sgt. James, A. Justice, 32, of Grimes, Iowa died April 23 in Kapisa Army Sgt. 1st Class Daehan Park, 36, province, Afghanistan. of Watertown, Conn. died March 12, in Wardak province, Afghanistan. Army Sgt. John P. Castro, 25, of Andrews, Texas died April 22in Paktika USMC Cpl. Ian M. Muller, 22, of Danville, province, Afghanistan. Vt., died March 11 in Helmand province, Afghanistan. Army Spc. Sonny J. Moses, 22, of Koror, Palau, died April 18 in Landstuhl Regional Army Staff Sgt. Eric S. Trueblood, 27, of Medical Center, Landstuhl, Germany, Alameda, Calif., died March 10 in Kandaof wounds suffered at Forward Operathar province, Afghanistan. ing Base Gamberi, Nangarhar province, Afghanistan, April 16. Army Cpl. Loren M. Buffalo, 20, of Mountain Pine, Ark., died March 9 in Kandahar Army Pfc. John F. Kihm, 19, of Philaprovince, Afghanistan. delphia, Pa., died April 19 in Kandahar province, Afghanistan. Army Staff Sgt. Mark C. Wells, 31, of San Jose, Calif., died March 5 in Helmand Army Capt. Charles E. Ridgley Jr., 40, province, Afghanistan. of Baltimore, Md.; Army Sgt. 1st Class Charles L. Adkins, 36, of Sandusky, Ohio; USMC Cpl. Jordan R. Stanton, 20, of Army Staff Sgt. Cynthia R. Taylor, 39, of Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif., died Columbus, Ga.; Sgt. Linda L. Pierre, 28, March 4 in Helmand province, AfghaniImmokalee, Fla.; and Army Spc. Joseph stan. B. Cemper, 21, Warrensburg, Mo. died April 16, at Forward Operating Base Gam- Army Spc. Jason M. Weaver, 22, of beri, Nangarhar province, Afghanistan. Anaheim, Calif., died March 3 in Kandahar province, Afghanistan. Army Spc. Paul J. Atim, 27, of Green Bay, Wis.; Army Spc. Charles J. Wren, 25, of USAF Senior Airman Nicholas J. Alden, Beeville, Texas; and Army Pfc. Joel A. 25, of Williamston, S.C., died as a result of Ramirez, 22, of Waxahachie, Texas died the March 2 shooting at Frankfurt Airport, April 16, in Nimroz province, Afghanistan. Germany. Army Spc. Joseph A. Kennedy, 25, of St. Paul, Minn. died April 15, in Helmand province, Afghanistan. Army Spc. Donald L. Nichols, 21, of Shell Rock, Iowa, died April 13, in Laghman province, Afghanistan.

Army Staff Sgt. Chauncy R. Mays, 25, of Cookville, Texas and Army Spc. Christopher G. Stark, 22, of Monett, Mo. died Feb. 28 in Wardak province, Afghanistan. Army Pfc. David R. Fahey Jr., 23, of Norwalk, Conn., died Feb. 28, in Kandahar province, Afghanistan.

Army Spc. Rudolph R. Hizon,22, of Los Angeles, Calif., died Feb. 28, in Logar province, Afghanistan. Army Sgt. Kristopher J. Gould, 25, of Saginaw, Mich., died Feb. 27, in Ghazni province, Afghanistan. Army Spc. Brian Tabada, 21, of Las Vegas, Nev., died Feb. 27, in Konar province, Afghanistan. Army Cpl. Andrew C. Wilfahrt, 31, of Rosemount, Minn., died Feb. 27, in Kandahar province, Afghanistan. USMC Cpl. Johnathan W. Taylor, 23, of Homosassa, Fla., died Feb. 22 in Helmand province, Afghanistan. Army Sgt. Robert C. Sisson Jr., 29, of Aliquippa, Pa., died Feb. 21 in Kandahar district, Afghanistan. Army 1st Lt. Daren M. Hidalgo, 24, of Waukesha, Wis., died Feb. 20 in Kandahar province, Afghanistan. USMC Lance Cpl. Andrew P. Carpenter, 27, of Columbia, Tenn., died Feb. 19 of wounds received Feb. 14 in Helmand province, Afghanistan. USMC Sgt. Matthew J. Deyoung, 26, of Talent, Ore., died Feb. 18 in Helmand province, Afghanistan. Army Spc. Jonathan A. Pilgeram, 22, of Great Falls, Mont., died Feb. 17 in Konar province, Afghanistan. Army Spc. Nathan B. Carse, 32, of Harrod, Ohio, died Feb. 8 in Kandahar province, Afghanistan. USMC Lance Cpl. Aaron M. Swanson, 21, of Jamestown, N.Y., died Feb. 7 in Helmand province, Afghanistan. Army Sgt. Patrick R. Carroll, 25, of Norwalk, Ohio, died Feb. 7 in Kandahar province, Afghanistan. USMC Cpl. Lucas T. Pyeatt, 24, of West Chester, Ohio, died Feb. 5 in Helmand province, Afghanistan. Army Spc. Omar Soltero, 28, of San Antonio, Texas, died Jan. 31 in Wardak province, Afghanistan. Army Spc. Joshua R. Campbell, 22, of Bennett, Colo.; and Spc. Shawn A. Muhr, 26, of Coon Rapids, Iowa died Jan. 29 in Helmand province, Afghanistan. USMC Sgt. Jason G. Amores, 29, of Lehigh Acres, Fla., died Jan. 20 in Helmand province, Afghanistan. Army Pfc. Amy R. Sinkler, 23, of Chadbourn, N.C., died Jan. 20 in Baghlan province, Afghanistan. Army Spc. Joshua T. Lancaster, 22, of Millbrook, Ala., died Jan. 19, in Kandahar, Afghanistan. USMC Cpl. Joseph C. Whitehead, 22, of Axis, Ala., died Jan. 17 in Helmand province, Afghanistan. Army Spc. Jose A. Torre Jr., 21, of Garden Grove, Calif., died Jan.15 in Baghdad, Iraq. Army Sgt. Michael P. Bartley, 23, of Barnhill, Ill. and Army Spc. Martin J. Lamar, 43, of Sacramento, Calif. died Jan. 15 in Mosul, Iraq. Army Sgt. Omar Aceves, 30, of El Paso, Texas, Army Spc. Jarrid L. King, 20, of Erie, Pa., and Army Pfc. Benjamin G. Moore, 23, of Robbinsville, N.J. died Jan. 12, in Ghazni province, Afghanistan. Army Sgt. Zainah C. Creamer, 28, of Texarkana, Texas, died Jan. 12, in Kandahar province, Afghanistan. Army Pfc. Zachary S. Salmon, 21, of Harrison, Ohio, died Jan. 12 in Kunar province, Afghanistan. USMC Lance Cpl. Joseph R. Giese, 24, of Winder, Ga., died Jan. 7 in Helmand province, Afghanistan. Army Spc. Ethan C. Hardin, 25, of Fayetteville, Ark., and Army Pfc. Ira B. Laningham, IV, 22, of Zapata, Texas died Jan. 7 in Logar Province, Afghanistan. Army Pfc. Robert J. Near, 21, of Nampa, Idaho, died Jan. 7 at Kandahar, Afghanistan. Army Sgt. 1st Class Robert W. Pharris, 48, of Seymour, Mo., and Army Spc. Christian J. Romig, 24, of Kenner, La. died Jan. 5 in Nangarhar Province, Afghanistan. Army Sgt. Eric M. Nettleton, 26, of Wichita, Kan., died Jan. 5, in Tarin Kowt, Afghanistan. USMC Cpl. Jacob A. Tate, 21, of Columbus, Ohio, died Jan. 2 in Helmand province, Afghanistan. Army Sgt. Jose M. Cintron Rosado, 38, of Vega Alta, Puerto Rico; and Army Spc. Jose A. Delgado Arroyo, 41, of San Juan, Puerto Rico, died Jan. 2 in Taji, Iraq. USMC Lance Cpl. Maung P. Htaik, 20, of Hagerstown, Md., died Jan. 1 in Helmand province, Afghanistan.

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Where will you be on Memorial Day? “These deaths instilled in us an understanding of the high cost of war. Despite these negatives – civilian resistance and casualties – I was proud to be serving in the U.S. Army.” from the memoir “Trust Not” by Midlothian resident William G. Haneke, Vietnam Veteran and co-founder of Families of the Wounded, Inc., a non-profit charitable organization that assists family caregivers of wounded soldiers from Iraq and Afghanistan at McGuire Veterans Medical Center. BY ELIZABETH FARINA editor@midlothianexchange.com

he Midlothian community is not immune to fatalities of war. The recent death of Air Force officer Charles A. Ransom in April is another close-to-home reminder of the ultimate sacrifices of our soldiers, airmen, sailors, and Marines. They did not become officers or enlist in the military to end up as fatalities in our country’s conflicts. He or she expected to come home to his or her family and eventually, after military service came to an honorable end, return to the routine of a civilian’s life. The upcoming Memorial Day provides an opportunity for the community as a whole to reflect on their lives, their sacrifices, and remember the civic responsibility to help the fallen soldiers’ families. After all, wasn’t that the original intent of Memorial Day? According to the Department of Veterans Affairs, the original day observed was called Decoration Day, a day of remembrance that was first established through an organization of Union Veterans three years after the Civil War. Maj. Gen. John A. Logan declared that Decoration Day to be observed on May 30. The orphans of soldiers and sailors placed flowers on the graves of the fallen Union and Confederate soldiers at Arlington National Cemetery. Logan’s words resonate the solemn tribute that, “We should guard their graves with sacred vigilance ... Let pleasant paths invite the coming and going of reverent visitors and fond mourners. Let no neglect, no ravages of time, testify to the present or to the coming generations that we have forgotten as a people the cost of a free and undivided republic.” The date continued to be observed with flags flying at half staff and communities dedicating time to visit veterans’ cemeteries and mark the graves of those who had died in conflict. After World War I, the day in May included all who died in our nation’s wars. Congress declared Memorial Day a national holiday in 1971, which established the day to be observed on the last Monday in May. It was sometime over the next 40 years that the original intent became lost and turned into a threeday weekend marking the unofficial start of summer. The Cold War between the Soviet Union and the USA ended during that time. A decade before the new millennia, the largest military conflict, Operation Desert Storm in Iraq, had over 500,000 troops on the ground, and it ended within the same year. Most citizens have become complacent in our daily routines of work, school, shopping and going to our respective places of worship in a relatively safe community while the now all-volunteer military continue to be involved in lengthy conflicts across the globe. Ten months before the attacks of September 11, Congress passed “The National Moment of Remembrance Act.” Its mission establishes a minute of silence at 3 p.m. “to remember and honor those who have died in service to the nation.” For the nearly 1.1 million Americans who have lost their life at the hands of the enemy on the battlefields in the United States, in Europe, in Africa, in the Pacific theater, in Asia, and in the Middle East, is a minute long enough to honor and remember their ultimate sacrifice? “Polite” society doesn’t talk about war’s hellish toll. The public hears through broadcast news or reads online or in newspaper headlines a local family’s loss of a loved one. The patriot is honored, but will his or her name be remembered after days, weeks, months and years have passed in his or her hometown? We are focused on the living and support those who are serving. Some neighborhoods have yellow ribbons adorning mailboxes as a sign of hope for a safe return. Some have formed prayer circles and plan ‘Welcome Home’ celebrations. Scouts, students, and organizations have created many ways to send care packages to the wars’ frontlines in Iraq and Afghanistan to support our troops. Some volunteer at McGuire Veterans Medical Center. Some support our wounded military through helping their families. Is it too much for us to take time to honor and remember the men and women killed in action? Fly the American flag at half-staff on Monday until noon. Go, with flowers, and visit Dale Memorial Park off Newbys Bridge Road in Chesterfield County or Virginia Veterans Cemetery at 10300 Pridesville Rd. in Amelia County. Find a Memorial Day event. Pause for the moment of silence at 3 p.m. to reflect on the sacrifices that have been made defending our freedoms guaranteed in our nation’s Constitution. Take the effort to put the meaning of “memorial” back into Memorial Day.

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Win-win shopping for bargain hunters, charities the day that someone would buy two vinyl records on belly dancing from the large donation of vinyl records that the thrift store received. She hopes to see the foot-pedaled Singer® sewing machine, that is only missing a wheel belt, will also become a treasured find. The store also accepts as well as carries new and gently-used pet supplies. Epley explained that some donations are contributed to the shelter such as cat litter bags, pans, and kennel cabs. Other soft items like blankets and towels that are in high demand at the shelter and spay/neuter clinic are also accepted. The store collects monetary donations for the RAL Hammock Fund, which are homemade blankets that are suspended using carabiners. The beds are popular among the shelter’s feline residents. According to the organization, over 500 animals are adopted out each year. So far this year, 281 animals have been adopted from RAL. Adopters are required to fill out an application and pay an adoption fee to help defray the costs of daily care and medical expenses including vaccinations, worming and spaying or neutering of the cat or dog. The fee ranges from $10 to $150 depending on the age of the animal. More information about the adoption process is available at www.ral.org. The thrift store will be holding Customer Appreciation days today, Friday and Saturday to celebrate its six-month grand opening anniversary.

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ondra Epley busily organizes donated items that members of the community have brought to resell at reuse, a thrift store in Midlothian Station Shopping Center at 13547 Midlothian Turnpike. It’s the donors that stock the shelves with a variety of options for buyers who are looking for a bargain on items such as artwork, dishes, books, jewelry, small household appliances, furniture, CDs and vinyl records. All donors receive a tax-deductible receipt. The store opened its doors in November of 2010 in cooperation with Richmond Animal League. Former RAL board member and co-founder Norma Galvin was an inspiration for the idea. RAL board of directors is responsible for the idea of starting the thrift store to benefit the league’s mission. Epley, one of nine volunteer associates, said the store is proud to contribute to commerce in Midlothian and be a part of Richmond Animal League (RAL), an animal rescue organization founded in 1979. “It’s important for us to not only help in saving the lives of homeless animals, but also to provide a way for people to find good value for their shopping dollar, ” Epley said. After operating expenses for the store are met, the remaining proceeds go towards supporting Richmond Animal League’s no-kill shelter, located at 11401 International Dr. in Richmond. Judith Almond, the only paid full-time The Thrifty Quaker employee, is the store manager. Almond There is a second charitable thrift store shared that she never thought she would see

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Judith Almond talks about some unique finds in the new thrift store, reuse, which supports the Richmond Animal League shelter's dogs and cats, such as Tarzan pictured on page 1.

The Thrifty Quaker store manager Sara Brod begins sorting through the clothing donations. The store offers clothes of all sizes, shoes, toys, household items, and more.

located in the Midlothian Station Shopping Center known as The Thrifty Quaker. The store, which has been in its Midlothian location for 15 years, is owned by Midlothian Friends Meeting, which is the local Quaker church. Customer suggestions determine the charity that is being sponsored each month, and all of the store’s proceeds go to that charity. This month’s proceeds support CARITAS Furniture Bank. The income from thrift store’s sales goes towards paying rent, utilities, supplies and six part-time employees’ salaries. There are over 10 volunteers. Sara Brod, manager of The Thrifty Quaker said when she grew up her family was not wealthy and they went to yard sales often. She said there were not many yard sales when she was a child, and now that there are thrift stores the opportunity for less fortunate families to find bargains is more likely. “It’s just a wonderful thing when you think that people give us this stuff,” Brod said. “We turn around, we make money, and again the money goes to help the organization, but the people who buy it get help clothing their children in stuff that’s more stylish.” Tax-deductible receipts are also available for donors of The Thrifty Quaker. The store holds “Wacky Wednesday” where many items in the store are marked down to fifty cents. “Once we get to the fiftycent day and pull all of the stuff that did not sell, we give it to two other charities,” Brod said. The Thrifty Quaker donates to a number of charities, one including FriendShare. The charitable fund provides one-time financial assistance to people who have an emergency need relating to housing, medical, utilities, and transportation. The volunteer board of directors for The Thrifty Quaker administers

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it. Since its start ten years ago over $50,000 has been donated to 166 people for their emergency needs. “The people who purchase items have a need for them, and it generates funds that go back into the community,” said emplooyee Eve Fields. The Thrifty Quaker is open Mondays thru Fridays from 9:30 a.m. until 7 p.m. and Saturdays 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. They are closed on Sundays. The Salvation Army

The Salvation Army thrift store of Midlothian is another charitable thrift store providing services while simultaneously offering bargains for the local community. Aside from offering used, gently worn, merchandise at a reduced-retail store price the proceeds from the sale in the family store go to help the Salvation Army drug and alcohol rehabilitation program, which is located at 2601 Hermitage Rd. in Richmond. “That is the only money that we get or have to fund our program so that money goes right back into our program,” said Guy Nickum, Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center administrator. The Salvation Army sponsors and gives charity to social service programs within the Richmond outlying communities. They also provide a Boys and Girls club and have a social service facility in the Petersburg area. Nickum said the Salvation Army also offers a six-month residential program with a drug-free and alcohol-free environment for men in communities surrounding the Richmond area. “It’s no cost to them, and because of the kindness and donated items from our donors that sell throughout the thrift store, that money funds our rehabilitation program.”

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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.

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None of the â&#x20AC;&#x153;starsâ&#x20AC;? were present this day, but it did not dampen the enthusiasm of the crowd. An image of Rick Harrison, co-owner, was prominently displayed on the wall, in f your future travel plans include visiting Las Vegas, Nevada, there is a real gem of an attraction, overlooked his typical folded arms position, looking down and keeping an ever watchful eye over the various transactions. Should by many, located â&#x20AC;&#x153;on the beaten pathâ&#x20AC;? which can provide a brief respite from the ringing slot machines, table one not be interested in the pawned articles but would like a souvenir of the visit, there were the usual T-shirts and even games, bar venues, buffets or shows. Driving past 713 N. Las Vegas Boulevard toward Fremont some â&#x20AC;&#x153;bobble head dollsâ&#x20AC;? of all the stars, including the butt Street and the Downtown area may cause glances of wonder of many of the comedic portions of the show, Chumlee. The fame that the series has brought these men is not to the uninformed, as a long line of people stretches down without consequences. When asked if the show had affected the sidewalk outside of the Gold and Silver Pawn Shop. Normally, such a business would hardly seem to be a tourist the lives of Rick, Corey (his son), the Old Man (Rickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s father) or Chumlee, the response from Antwaun was â&#x20AC;&#x153;They canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t go attraction, but it is. to normal places like they used to.â&#x20AC;? Fame obviously has its These folks have lined up to get a glance at one of the newer television reality show locations that is on the History drawbacks. Like most businesses of this ilk, the staff is tight lipped Channel. They are preparing to enter the world of the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pawn about those who have used the pawn shopâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s services. HowevStars.â&#x20AC;? er, Antwaun did note that President â&#x20AC;&#x153;Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;bama hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t pawned On the day of my visit, the parking lot was filled and a anything yet.â&#x20AC;? very large man, named Antwaun, was keeping the tourists To those who are enthralled by the television series, a orderly by allowing only a few to enter as others exited. He book entitled License to Pawn, written by Rick Harrison, is said â&#x20AC;&#x153;I love my jobâ&#x20AC;? as he joked with the people and posed scheduled for release in early June. for pictures. As travel picks up for the summer, one can be assured that Unlike the more familiar Strip, with its facade of everythe line at the Gold and Silver Pawn Shop will grow longer thing from a pyramid to the Statue of Liberty, this one is and wait times to enter may be lengthy as well. Its location the real thing â&#x20AC;&#x201C; nothing fake about it, as it is a real working business, open 24 hours a day, rather than just a Hollywood also requires some means of transportation for the visitor, and walking would not be an option. Everything appears to type set. The shop is not as large as it appears on television. be closer in Las Vegas than it truly is, and this site is no difInside, customers gather along the cases that line the single aisle displaying the various fruits of the pawn business, from ferent. Truly, this is a diamond in the rough for Las Vegas visitors; old coins and currency to vintage rifles and sabers. But to and one may even walk out of the shop with the real thing on the many ladies that came, the main interest seemed to be your finger. the collection of glittering jewelry, which frequently carried a rather healthy price tag but is probably, like many of the items, somewhat negotiable, and seemingly a bargain. BY ERIC MILLIRONS Special Correspondent

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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8 The New Virginians, www. the newva.org, (a club for women new to the Richmond area in the last two years) will have its monthly luncheon at 11:30 a.m. at Brandermill Country Club (3700 Millridge Parkway, Midlothian, VA 23112). The luncheon features a guest from The YWCA Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Domestic Sexual Violence Program, the New Virginians charity for the 2010-2011 year. The cost for the luncheon is $25 for club members and their guests. Reservations for the luncheon are requested by noon on June 1. Please contact Sam Gentz at (804)639-7042.

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Cosby junior Luis Rendon acknowledges the cheering crowd after being presented with the Gatorade national player of the year award Wednesday.

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Gatorade names Cosby's Rendon player of the year BY JIM MCCONNELL jmcconnell@midlothianexchange.com

uis Rendon’s resume would be impressive enough if all you considered was his contributions to Cosby High School’s boys soccer program. Add in a passion for community service, humility that belies Rendon’s considerable talent, a remarkable work ethic and an academic record strong enough to earn him a scholarship offer from Duke University, and what you have is the ﬁrst junior ever selected as Gatorade’s national boys soccer player of the year. Rendon, who was surprised with the award by former Major League Soccer star Alecko Eskandarian during an art class last Wednesday morning, still was stunned more than an hour after Cosby administrators, teachers and students packed the school auditorium for a ceremony in his honor. “I’m just dumbfounded … I had no idea this was going to happen,” Rendon said, ﬂashing his

trademark smile. The 17-year-old Rendon, who was chosen from a field of nearly 392,000 players nationwide, became the first Virginia boys soccer player to receive the national honor. When he was introduced Wednesday, the auditorium exploded in a cacophony of sound and he took the stage to cheerleaders spelling out “L-U-I-S” on large cue cards. While the low-key Rendon appeared somewhat uncomfortable with all the attention, Cosby activities director Ted Salmon said the enthusiasm of his fellow students reflected how the school community feels about its newly famous pupil. “As good a soccer player as Luis is, he’s an even better young man,” Salmon added. “He doesn’t have any ego. He’s part of our team and part of our school, and to see what he’s been able to achieve is really special.” Rendon, a second-team all-Group AAA selection as a sophomore, led Cosby to the

Dominion District regular season title with 16 goals and 13 assists in only 12 games – statistics that, according to Titans coach Mike Anderson, could’ve been even more impressive if Rendon were interested in pursuing his own agenda. “He goes out of his way to bring all of his teammates into the game,” Anderson said. Rendon also goes out of his way to help others. He has volunteered at Richmond’s Lynmore Nursing Home, delivering mail and meals and singing songs for residents. He has also given his time in support of Toys for Tots and a U.S. Youth Soccer program for athletes with disabilities. Remarkably, considering Rendon’s community service and on-ﬁeld commitments – in addition to Cosby, he also plays club soccer for FC Richmond and is a member of the U.S. Soccer Federation U-18 Men’s National Team player pool – he’s found the time to maintain a B-plus average while taking an extremely challenging AWARD P9

Manchester senior shortstop Augie Ayers was a starter in each of the last two seasons when the Lancers won the Dominion District regular-season championship, but failed to secure the tournament title. With Manchester needing to win the tournament this season to qualify for the Central Region playoffs, Ayers did his part to get the Lancers off to a good start. Ayers followed up Michael Pegram's leadoff double with a two-run, opposite-field home run, and Manchester never looked back in a 11-1 victory over Midlothian in the first round of the district tournament Monday at Cosby High School. Ayers wound up hitting for the cycle, drove in four runs and scored three as the fourth-seeded Lancers avenged a 7-6 loss to the Trojans last week. He singled in the third inning, added an RBI double in the fourth and completed the cycle with an RBI triple in the fifth. Aaron Akers was 2 for 3 with an RBI for the Lancers and Shawn Childress was 2 for 3 with two runs scored. Jacob Stephens' home run was one of only three hits Midlothian managed off Manchester starter Ben Florence. In the second first-round game, Wynton Johnson's grand slam in the second inning gave L.C. Bird an early cushion and the Skyhawks beat Monacan 7-2. Bird's Hunter Lohr held the Chiefs to two runs in six innings, struck out six and drove in a run with a single. A.J. Nicely scored two runs for the Skyhawks and Chris Anderson added two hits and an RBI. Jordan Staib went 2 for 4 with a run and Cory Ambers drove in a run for Monacan. -- Jim McConnell

Bats fuel Trojans' win over Lancers BY JIM MCCONNELL jmcconnell@midlothianexchange.com

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James River's Allison Bortell (17) makes a sliding tackle against Clover Hill's Dina Scott.

Rapids lose Brown, but beat Cavaliers BY JIM MCCONNELL jmcconnell@midlothianexchange.com

ames River’s girls soccer team didn’t miss a beat when it lost one of its best players, sophomore defender Alyson Brown, to a right ankle injury with 14 minutes left in the first half Monday against Clover Hill. Then again, the Rapids couldn’t have been surprised. After an injury-marred regular season, the Dominion District tournament first-round game was the first time James River has had everyone on its 2011 roster healthy and available for action. “That’s the great thing about this group: they don’t let things bother them and they work well with adversity,” James River coach Anna Tsironis said after her team’s 2-0 victory. Interestingly, both of James

River’s goals were scored by players who sat out multiple games due to injury this season. Sophomore midﬁelder Allison Bortell, who missed several games because of a knee injury, provided all the offense the Rapids would need 16 minutes into the opening half. It was still a one-goal game when sophomore forward Ellen Taylor took advantage of some impressive hustle by teammate Izzy Piccinnini to knock the ball into an open net with 33 minutes left in the game. Taylor played in James River’s ﬁrst two district games, then sustained a broken collarbone during the Jefferson Cup club soccer tournament in mid-March and didn’t SOCCER P10

ast or slow. High or low. Inside or outside. It didn’t matter to Midlothian’s softball team. Whatever Manchester’s pitchers offered up during Monday’s Dominion District tournament first-round game, or whoever was doing the pitching, the Trojans hit everything. Led by first baseman Alex Sandborn, who went 4 for 4 with two RBIs and three runs scored, Midlothian pounded out 15 hits in a 16-7 victory at Cosby High School. Alexis Livingston finished with four RBIs, while Peyton Larus, Paula Shrum and Kiersten Estes drove in two runs apiece in what Midlothian coach Sara Gibson called her team’s “best bat movement all season.” The offensive pyrotechnics meant Monday’s game had little of the drama of the teams’ previous meeting, when Midlothian built an 11-4 lead and barely held on for a 13-12 victory. That result “was fresh in our minds,” Larus acknowledged. So was the fact that Midlothian swept both regular-season meetings with Manchester. Gibson cautioned her players that the Lancers were going to be extremely motivated and the Trojans obviously were listening.

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Manchester's Augusta Clarke slaps one of her two hits during Monday's Dominion District softball quarterﬁnal.

They jumped on top with four runs in the first inning against Manchester ace Lauren Anderson, who felt tightness in her back during pregame warmups but tried to play through the pain. “The first inning was very unlike her. The expressions on her face were not good,” Manchester coach Chris Hugate said. “When she came in after the first inning, she was in tears and I wasn’t go-

ing to push it.” Unfortunately for Manchester, Anderson was basically the Lancers’ pitching staff this season. Freshman Kaila Manuel and junior Sarah Arboleda had each pitched two innings earlier this season against Huguenot, but Anderson’s injury meant Hugate had to ﬁnd another pitcher with his SOFTBALL P8

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Moye breaks district marks Cosby's Megan Moye set district records in the girls 800 and 1,600 meters with times of 2:14.16 and 4:53.16, respectively, as the Titans won the girls title at last week's Dominion District outdoor trackand-field championships with 183 points. Ajani Kingslow swept the 200 and 400, while Trey Jenkins and Will Henry finished first and second in the 300 hurdles to help Cosby capture the boys district title over Midlothian at Manchester High School. Midlothian's Darren Barlow set a meet record in the 1,600 running a 4:16.44. Cosby's Bryan Still was named coach of the year for both boys and girls.

BOYS Team scores

Cosby 190, Midlothian 124.5, L.C. Bird 115.5, Manchester 82.75, Clover Hill 41, James River 30.25, Monacan 19, Huguenot 15, George Wythe 3.

Individual results

110 hurdles: Finklea (LCB) 15.15; 100: Terrill Cooke (C) 10.99; 1,600: Darren Barlow (Mid) 4:16.44; 400 relay: Midlothian (Joseph, Stout, Perry, Jackson) 43.66; 400: Kingslow (C) 50.0; 300 hurdles: Trey Jenkins (C) 39.97; 800: Keith Crawford (H) 1:58.67; 200: Ajani Kinglsow (C) 22.32; 3,200: Evan Niciphor (C) 9:53.52; 1,600 relay: Midlothian (Willard, Stout, Burleigh, Barlow) 3:29.79.

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time and broken the game open with a six-run inning. team’s season on the line. “We just made error after “It was just bad timing,” error,” Manuel said. “Once Hugate added. somebody makes one, someRecognizing their best body else makes on and it chance without Anderson keeps going from there.” was to win a high-scorTrailing 10-3 with at least ing affair, Manchester’s four more at-bats left in batters came alive against their season, Hugate told his Midlothian pitcher Emma players “We’re going to have Wright in the top of the to win 21-20 if that’s what it second inning. takes.” After a leadoff walk to The Lancers responded Manuel, Arboleda and Sydwith four runs on four hits ney Wells smacked back-toin the top of the fourth. Paris back RBI triples to the fence Sutherlin, Sally Holt and in left-center. Kiersten Keller Taylor Salyers had consecuknocked in Wells to slice tive RBI hits and Sutherlin Midlothian’s lead to 4-3. sprinted home on a wild Manuel held Midlothian pitch as Manchester cut scoreless in the bottom of the Midlothian’s lead to 10-7. second with help from Keller, The Trojans wouldn’t let who pounced on Manuel’s the Lancers get any closer. wild pitch and made an “We had to keep poundacrobatic diving tag of Katie ing out runs because we Smith trying to steal home. knew they could come back,” But when the Trojans Larus said. came to bat again in the Midlothian put the game PHOTO BY JIM MCCONNELL third, the wheels completely away with two runs in the Midlothian outﬁelder KellyAnne Thompson lays down a bunt against Manchester. fell off Manchester’s defense. fourth inning and four more Three hits and three errors in the sixth. later – including a dropped Sandborn and Livingston ﬂy ball that should’ve ended had RBI singles in the sixth, the inning without any runs then Estes closed out the scoring – Midlothian had scoring with a two-run hit batted around for the second that made it 16-7.

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Cosby 183, James River 87, Midlothian 80, Clover Hill 67, Manchester 64, L.C. Bird 62, Monacan 39, Huguenot 33, George Wythe 3.

100 hurdles: De'Nisha Smith (C) 15.70; 100: Shacoria Winston (LCB) 12.46; 1,600: Moye (C) 4:53.16; 400 relay: L.C. Bird (Augstine, Winston, Tweedy, Forbes) 50.42; 400: Moseley (C) 57.29; 300 hurdles: Smith (C) 44.84; 800: Megan Moye (C) 2:14.16; 200: Alexandria Moseley (C) 25.30; 3,200: Kaila Blackburn (Mon) 11:30.86; 1,600 relay: Midlothian (Sims, House, Brendli, Evans) 4:08.79.

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Despite being sandwiched by two Monacan players, Clover Hill's Hayden Bennett (in white) gets his head on the ball.

Cavaliers build two-goal lead, hold off Chiefs liers’ lead in half with more than 28 minutes still left to lover Hill boys pursue the equalizer. soccer coach Ross Despite the Chiefs’ best Mackenzie knew efforts, Clover Hill held on his team was far and celebrated a 2-1 victory from safe even after Carter at Cosby High School. Brown scored to give the Cav“The kids lost their comaliers a 2-0 lead over Monacan posure for a couple minutes, with 28:59 left in Monday’s but they stuck together and first-round Dominion District finished strong,” Mackenzie tournament game. said. A 2-0 lead is “the worst Bradley Barrett got Clover lead in soccer,” Mackenzie Hill on the scoreboard less said, because the natural than four minutes into the inclination is for the team in game and it stayed a onethe lead to relax and become goal margin into halftime as defensive instead of simply Monacan steadied itself after playing the same game that some shaky early play. produced the two goals in "We were a little disorgathe first place. nized," Monacan coach Sean Well, at least Mackenzie Hollingshead said. "Once we didn’t have to worry about it found our footing, we played for long. Eighteen seconds, to even with them." be exact. The Chiefs did more than That’s how long it took that after Brown's tally left Monacan’s Antonio Tamayo them staring at a two-goal to flick a shot past Clover deficit. Hill goalkeeper Cameron Instead of giving in to McCarthy, slicing the Cavafrustration and the extremely

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Clover Hill goalkeeper Cameron McCarthy (right) tries to punch the ball away from Monacan's Antonio Tamayo after a free kick.

humid playing conditions, Monacan threw everything it had into its attack for the ﬁnal 30 minutes. "They did throw the kitchen sink at us," Clover Hill midﬁelder Hayden Bennett said. "It was tough, but luckily we held them off." Not before a couple anxious moments for Mackenzie, though -- including a brilliant run into the penalty box by Monacan's Ian Reister that nearly resulted in the tying goal. "I'm extremely proud of how my guys played," Hollingshead said. "They could've hung their heads, but this team played harder PHOTO BY JIM MCCONNELL than any I've had in the last Clover Hill's Mike Phelan (left) gets a handful of jersey while six years." battling with Monacan's Charlie Dodge.

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course schedule. “When he wants something, he’s very dedicated,” said Rendon’s mother, Alba, who sat in the front row with several other family members. During his acceptance speech, Rendon thanked his father for “pushing me on the field” and his mother for “pushing me off the field,” drawing laughter from the audience. Later, however, Alba Rendon refused to accept credit for her son’s strong character. “He’s a good boy … respectful, honest. He always has been. Thanks to God for that,” she added. Eskandarian, the 19992000 Gatorade national player of the year who went on to star at the University of Virginia before moving on to MLS, believes Rendon’s character will help him deal with the inevitable expectations that come with such a lofty honor. “When you get an award like this and see the other names on the list, it’s easy to get starstruck, but it can also catapault him to the next level,” he said. “I don’t think he’ll have any problem working hard to prove Gatorade made the right choice.” First, though, Rendon wants to take care of some unfinished business. He left last Thursday for a trip to Portugal, where the U-18 national team will play a series of international “friendlies” against teams from Holland, Portugal and Finland. He drew loud cheers when he assured the crowd that he’ll be back in town by Memorial Day to “try and win the state championship.” Anderson is extremely confident Rendon will return to U.S. soil as the same young man he was prior to Wednesday’s hoopla. “An award like this won’t go to his head,” he added. “There will be pressure, but all he has to do is keep smiling and do what he does.”

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Congratulations to the Midlothian Middle School girls soccer team on their ﬁrst place ﬁnish in the county and their tournament championship win. Coach Prybyla and her Midlothian Mustang soccer team beat Tomahawk in the championship game May 4 in a penalty kick shootout. Team members were: Ashley Hancock, Caroline Averette, Julia Naughton, Gabby Constantino, Rachael Feldpausch, Haley Eiser, Jessica Scruggs, JoAnne Ensley, Sara Naughton, Grayson West, Coach Prybyla, Feline Lucas, Alyssa Faison, Jenny Foliaco, Megan Lindie, Shae Gabrielle, Caitlyn Will, Alex Struder, Andrew Tuch, Kathryn Miller, Bridget Prybyla, Kelsey Goodman, Allison Twomey, Natalie Anderson, Ryan Powers.

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Clover Hill's Alexis Scott (right) battles for the ball with James River's Ellen Taylor.

Andrews and flicked a shot past Power toward the vacant return to the starting lineup net, but the ball rolled into until Monday night. the post and the Clover Hill defense scrambled to clear it. “I think it’s been a blessWith less than a minute ing,” Bortell said. “We’ve remaining before halftime, proven to ourselves that we Bortell flicked a header off a can win with people out of free kick. Power denied her the lineup. We know that if again with another pretty one player goes out, somediving save. body else will step up and Shortly after her goal gave take their place.” the Rapids a 2-0 lead, Taylor Even after Brown limped hit the post with a shot and off the field and took a seat Clover Hill’s defense dodged on the James River bench another bullet. with her right leg propped The missed opportuniup, the Rapids generated several quality scoring chances. ties loomed large when the Cavaliers began to throw Kate Wood set up Bortell wave after wave of attackers for a shot that would’ve into James River’s end of the produced a goal if not for a field. diving save by Clover Hill’s Morgan Conklin, Casey Rylie Power. Papa and Dina Scott all Later in the first half, Amanda Parks sprinted onto threatened James River a long free kick by Savannah goalkeeper Ellen Forrest with

shots inside the penalty area, but Forrest and the Rapids held on for their third shutout victory over Clover Hill this season. “The kids left everything on the ﬁeld and that’s what we expect from a Clover Hill team.” Clover Hill coach Rob Ukrop said. “We dominated the last 30 minutes, but we couldn’t get that one goal to make things interesting.” Ukrop also made a point to note that “James River is a superior team.” He was right, and his choice of words couldn’t have been more accurate. The Rapids aren’t effective because of one or two star players. For them, winning games truly is a team effort. “I think it’s deﬁnitely bonded us together,” Tsironis said.

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