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Kimberly Bliley, a special education teacher at Midlothian Middle School, was recognized as a 2012 Virginia Lottery Super teacher on May 22.
Teacher hits the education jackpot Special education instructor wins Va. Lottery Super Teacher award
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A color guard presents the flags during the May 21 Memorial Day Tribute to the United States military at Cosby High School.
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imberly Bliley, a special education teacher at Midlothian Middle School, said she is grateful to have been selected as one of eight teachers statewide for a 2012Virginia Lottery Super Teacher award. “I’m privileged to be honored to accept an award such as this,” Bliley said following a surprise presentation on May 22. “It just means so much to me and my kids. So it just kind of confirms what I do every day is valuable and important.” In addition to the Virginia Lottery, the award is sponsored by the Virginia PTA and Ashland-based The Supply Room Companies. Each Super Teacher receives a $2,000 cash award and an additional $2,000 from The Supply Companies to spend on their classrooms. Bliley was one of 160 teachers to be nominated for the award from the Richmond area. The eight recipients of the award are selected based on the qualities they possess according to an essay written by the person nominating them. Bliley, 28, has been teaching for six years.
Maj. Gen. James L. Hodge, commanding general, United States Army Combined Arms Support Command, Ft. Lee, stands at attention during Cosby High School’s Annual Memorial Day Tribute to the United States Military on May 21. Hodge was the guest speaker for the event.
osby High School’s Annual Memorial Day Tribute to the United States military was a stirring reminder to a packed auditorium that those who paid the ultimate sacrifice should not be forgotten. The May 21 program featured speakers, a slide show tribute to military personnel and selections by the Cosby Chamber Ensemble and the Cosby Titan Band. Special guest Lt. Col. Neal Edmonds, commander of the 2-224th Assault Helicopter Battalion Punishers-Virginia Army Reserves National Guard, said he was told by a visiting general that “’Any soldier who dies for his cause is a hero.’” Edmonds went on to tell the audience that “Bravery is not the absence of fear. It’s what you do in the face of fear. And you can show bravery many different ways in everyday life, whether it’s standing up to a bully who’s picking on somebody who’s not strong enough to take care of themselves, TRIBUTE page 3
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uilt in 1768, Eppington Plantation is a structure in Chesterfield County that was built by President Thomas Jefferson’s brother-in-law, Frances Eppes VI. On Saturday, June 2, the Chesterfield County Department of Parks and Recreation will host a tour of the site that will impart information to participants about the agricultural estate’s storied past. Bryan Truzzie is the historic sites specialist for Chesterfield County Department of Parks and Recreation. He will lead the tour of Eppington Plantation’s house and grounds on Saturday. Unlike similar historic tours, Saturday’s excursion won’t commemorate any specific happening. Instead, Truzzie said that it’s simply a great opportunity for people to view Eppington Plantation’s interior, which hasn’t been shown to the public very often. “There’s no special observance or anniversary in June, but we just have wanted to add more opportunities to have the public tour TOUR page 5
The Dominion Summer Show Choir Camp, Virginia’s first summer show choir camp, is scheduled to be held from 8 a.m. to 3p .m. June 18-22 at Clover Hill High School at 13301 Kelly Green Lane in Midlothian. According to Sandi Thomas, Clover Hill choral director, the camp will feature professionals and educators who excel in the fields of vocal instruction and choreography. Students will have the opportunity to sharpen their individual and group performance skills as they attend choreography and vocal sessions, where they will learn a complete show to be performed at the end of camp week. Workshops for students will provide an opportunity to interact with other show choir enthusiasts while exploring the finer points of dance, vocal technique, and performance skills for show choir. “Our goal is to provide the best musical and social experience available to young performers while making friendships that will
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he Monacan High School Marching Chiefs took part in the Saturday, May 19, parade to honor veterans in Richmond. “We were so proud to be a part of this fabulous parade honoring our veterans,” Jenny Ryan, Monacan band and orchestra director, said. She also pointed out that Monacan was the only high school marching band to participate in the parade.
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Breast cancer awareness walk provides prevention information Bethlehem Baptist Church, Ebenezer Baptist Church, reast cancer claims Fresh Anointing Cathedral, the lives of thouRichmond’s First Baptist sands of victims Church and Second Baptist every year, but Church. the upcoming Time to Live While many health-foBreast Cancer Awareness cused events are fundraisWalk will provide informa- ers, the Time to Live Breast tion about preventing the Cancer Awareness Walk is disease to local residents. focused solely on spreading The event will start at information. The organizseveral area churches on ers, however, are still lookSaturday, June 2, and cover ing for volunteers to help nearby neighborhoods on to distribute pamphlets on foot. Saturday morning. Although the event will Jo White is the combegin simultaneously at all mander of the Richmond of the churches, Morning Guardian Angels, the group Star Baptist Church will that will head up the effort be the starting point for along with several other the effort that will cover organizations including the the Midlothian area. Other Susan G. Komen Foundaplaces of worship involved tion. Although other localiin the activity include 31st ties have similar events, this Street Baptist Church, is the first time that this BY KOREY HUGHES Special Correspondent
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type of saturation of information has been attempted in the Central Virginia region. White came up with the idea after she participated in a similar walk in Baltimore, Md. Although she has not had breast cancer, she said that her experience during that event had a lasting effect on her, and she thought that it would be fitting to bring it to the immediate area. “Well, I personally have not had this problem in my family, but after taking the walks with the Sisters Network in Baltimore, I met several women there, and they were mostly survivors of breast cancer,� White said. “It was inspiring to me.� White planned the event
with Marilyn Metzler of Crossover Industries. Metzler contacted each of the churches that will be involved in the effort. “She made phone calls, and these seven churches were the ones that got involved,� White said. The event is a large undertaking, but its goal is to provide women with information that will help them to find places that offer mammograms. Volunteers will distribute packets that will include names of clinics and telephone numbers, and some of the health providers will even give free tests to women who qualify. “We expect to cover about 200 homes in each area,� White said. “We have a bag of information that
we’ll deliver.� “One item in the bag is a pamphlet about self-examinations and organizations that people can call if they are uninsured. We have a lot of helpful information that will point them in the direction to receive mammograms.� It’s suitable that the walk will happen on Saturday since, as White said, it is happening on the day before National Breast Cancer Survivor Day. White said she believes that there’s nothing better than face-to-face communication to share information with women about such an essential topic. “They just need to know that it’s called ‘A Time to Live’ because you do have time to live if you get early
detection,� White said. “I really want people to know that early detection is very important.� “Ninety-eight percent of the people who get early detection live more than five years after the diagnosis. But I love to see people who live more than 10 or 15 years after their diagnosis, and that’s why early detection is so important.� The Time to Live Breast Cancer Awareness Walk will begin at 9 a.m. on Saturday, June 2, at Morning Star Baptist Church at 3509 Midlothian Turnpike. Participants will canvass the surrounding area until noon. To join the walk, call Jo White at 937-6836 or visit www.komencentralva.org/ timetolivewalk.
Tech Center students build a second house to Chesterfield Alternatives to become a home for four Build-a-House connects women who have intellecChesterfield Technical tual disabilities. Center students eager to Build-a-House began learn a trade with adults in 2008, on vacant land who need a home. owned by Chesterfield The latest result is a County at 19300 Church 2,700-square-foot rancher Road. Chesterfield Technilocated at 5117 Cogbill cal Center students built a Road, where students, 2,200-square foot home on teachers and community that site, which was dedileaders recently gathered cated in 2010 and is now to dedicate the five-bedhome to three people with room, three-bath house. intellectual disabilities. This is the second house The Build-a-House built by students enrolled model of taking unused, in carpentry, electrical, county-owned land to plumbing, HVAC, adprovide students with vanced CAD, Cisco netreal-world construction working and landscaping experience and create a programs at the Chestercomfortable home for field Technical Center. people with disabilities is The Cogbill Road a winning experience for house, where more than everyone. 300 students got hands-on Plans are underway experience, will be transfor a third Build-a-House ferred by the end of June project.
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Left: Chesterfield County School Board vice chair David Wyman gives the keys to the house to Teja Stokes, president of Chesterfield Alternatives. Right: Dr. Michael Gill, executive principal of the Chesterfield Technical Center, greets people at the front door.
Pianist performs classical music concert Sandra Lacey, the director at Swift Creek Academy and ans of classical piano a member of Brandermill music will enjoy a Church, organized the conlive performance cert with the help of senior by pianist Jose Luis pastor Burt Brooks. Reyes at Brandermill Church In Spain, Reyes gained a on Sunday, June 3. reputation as a solo pianist The internationally-rewho has performed chamber nowned instrumentalist music and jazz pieces. He will play masterpieces by also has performed onstage an assortment of Spanish duets with flutists and guitar composers, including Isaac players. Albeniz, Ricardo Castillo, Reyes has taught piano Manuel de Falla and Enrique to students at Swift Creek Granados. Academy for the Performing The concert is a collabora- Arts since 2011. tion between Brandermill According to Lacey, Reyes Church and Swift Creek has only lived in Chesterfield Academy of the Performing County for a short time, but Arts. he has looked forward to the
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opportunity to share pieces of classical music from his home country with a local audience for some time. “He moved to America from Spain, started teaching in September and introduced the community to Spanish music,� Lacey said. “He is very interested in making people aware of Spanish composers.� Proceeds from Sunday’s show will benefit Brandermill Church’s youth mission program. Earnings from ticket sales will defer travel costs for trips that the church’s junior members plan to take during the next few months. “I thought it would be
really neat to promote the youth mission program,� Lacey said. “They do trips to Winchester, Va., and Pittsburgh, Pa., to help older people (by giving them) new roofs and painting their homes, and some of them will take trips to Guatemala later in the summer.� Lacey said many of the pieces of music that Reyes will play on Sunday have been written for guitar. Therefore, it will be interesting to see how Reyes transposes these songs into piano versions. Still, because the featured composers aren’t as recognizable in the U.S. as other
famous European musicians are, it’s just as likely that attendees might not have heard any of these tunes before. Although American listeners might not recognize the pieces of music Reyes will play that day, Lacey said that Reyes will provide background information about each creator before he plays their music. In fact, Lacey said she is only familiar with Granados’ compositions, but she is looking forward to the performance. “They’re from the 1800s and 1900s, and I have taught some piano music by Granados,� Reyes said. “I am familiar with his music, and
I’m interested to see what it will be like.� “And, when it comes to the music, there will be lots of variety. Some of the music is lyrical, but some is fast and furious.� Classical music enthusiasts who wish to broaden their musical scopes will look forward to Reyes’ performance. Jose Luis Reyes will perform from 3 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, June 3, at Brandermill Church at 4500 Millridge Parkway in Midlothian. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children. For more information, call Swift Creek Academy of the Performing Arts at 744-2801.
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The April 26 edition of the Midlothian Exchange inadvertently omitted Martin’s as one of the major sponsors of the Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce Celebration of the Vine Wine Festival. Darcy Warren, communications and events director of the Chamber, said Martin’s has become a significant supporter of the annual event. The Exchange apologizes for the omission.
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TRIBUTE from page 1 whether it’s facing a family crisis – a disease or some other hardship – or whether it’s going against a group of people that are preparing to do the wrong thing and you stand up and tell them that it’s not the right thing to do.” Maj. Gen. James L. Hodge, commanding general, United States Army Combined Arms Support Command, Ft. Lee, was the program’s guest speaker. Hodge told those assembled about how two soldiers in his command were killed during an ambush in Iraq. Since 2006, Hodge said he has presided over the funerals of nine soldiers. “It has become increasingly difficult for me to maintain my military bearing as I get down on one knee and I look into the weeping eyes of the spouse or parent and tell them that this flag is presented on behalf of the President of the United States and a grateful nation for the faithful and honorable service rendered by their loved one,” Hodge said. “I tell them I’m here because your country wants you to know how important this soldier was to our nation. I’m here today because the Army cares about one of its own and I’m here because the
TEACHER from page 1 She said she teaches pupils “with mild intellectual disabilities.” Bliley has four pupils at Midlothian Middle School, including 15-year-old eighth-grader Delaney Neblett, the child of Stephanie K. Gerber, who nominated Bliley for the Super Teacher award. “Mrs. Bliley has been through four incredibly challenging years,” Gerber said after the award ceremony. “My daughter is very hard. If you would have seen her in sixth grade, she was a child that you would not want in your classroom – angry, a lot of pain. She’s got a lot of disabilities, multiple surgeries. She doesn’t like anyone. Nobody likes her. And [Bliley] watched the transition from the four years to who she is now and what she can do. She can navigate Google and she’s becoming independent. I don’t know the words to choose, but to see that transition, to watch the independence and the happiness that she brought to my child and what she does for all the children is indescribable. “And only a parent that has walked this path and has had this road can fully appreciate the sacrifices and the type of personality and patience [Bliley has had]. I don’t know how many times she’s banged her head trying to deal with [my daughter],
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owe to those that don’t ask you to say thank you. War is not heroic. Death is not heroic. It’s the actions of the man in that conflict that are heroic. Not everyone who dies dies charging up a hill . . . It doesn’t lessen the sacrifice they made to keep us safe.” Gordon Smith, an 84-year-old World War II veteran who served in the 3rd Infantry Division of the U.S. Army, attended the program with his wife Betty, 76. Mrs. Smith said the program was meaningful “because I had a husband to serve, two brothers to serve and a son to serve in the military. So this is very meaningful to me today.” Randy Hardwick, 68, who PHOTO BY BEN ORCUTT served in the Army and the Gordon Smith, left, an 84-year-old World II veteran who served with the 3rd Infantry Division Air Force, said the program of the U.S. Army, enjoys Cosby High School’s Annual Memorial Day Tribute to the United States Military on May 21 with his wife Betty, 76, and Randy Hardwick, 68, who served in the was “great” and made him think of his friends who died Air Force and the Army. serving in Vietnam. soldier’s service was imporAfter he completed his back to cover.” Also on hand for the tant and his unit and the remarks, Hodge received a Miles’ remarks were program was former Vietnam Army will never forget.” standing ovation. captivating, and, after he was War POW Paul Galanti, Because of his experiences, Mike Miles made a poifinished, he also received a commissioner of the Virginia Hodge said he doesn’t take gnant presentation centering standing ovation. Department of Veterans SerMemorial Day for granted. on the death of his son, Sgt. “There’s a phrase that I vices. “These memories of my Sean Miles of the United read very recently,” Miles “I’m just really glad that time in Iraq and the funerals States Marine Corps, who said in closing. “It said 98 we do it,” Galanti said. “There that I’ve attended can be a died in combat dragging percent of you are going to was a time this would have heavy burden,” Hodge said, another Marine to safety. wake up tomorrow and enjoy never been done in a public “but they make the mean“That’s what Marine your freedom. Two percent school back in the 1960s. The ing of Memorial Day all that platoon sergeants do,” Miles of you are going to wake up good news was I wasn’t here much more special to me and said of his son. “He was and defend it. And you can then . . .This is a great event powerful.” killed before he could get never forget how much you and I’m honored to be here.”
but they both came out winners.” Gerber said that Delaney recently underwent open heart surgery at the University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville. “Mrs. Bliley would drive up there and coordinate with the teaching staff so Delaney could still be educated, and checked on her,” Gerber said. “That’s the kind of dedication she puts in.” “And it’s not just my child,” Gerber added. “She does it for all the children and that’s the amazing thing that she has the energy and the passion, the drive and I’ve seen it over four years and it’s just on an uphill climb and she’s unstoppable. She can do great things for Chesterfield County and Richmond [in] special education.” Midlothian Middle School principal Patrick Stanfield said Bliley is the first instructor at the school to be named a Super Teacher. “It’s very exciting,” Stanfield said. “I think it’s amazing to be one out of eight in the whole state. I mean, I’m very proud. I’m proud of the winner and I’m proud of all of our teachers.” Paula Otto, executive director of the Virginia Lottery, made the presentation of the Super Teacher award to Bliley. Otto said the lottery raises more than $1 million a day for public education
in Virginia. “What a personal pleasure it is to meet these educators who are so inspiring,” Otto said. “I have been to every single [award presentation] and this is our fifth year. So when we finish this year, we’ll be at 40 teachers who we’ve recognized and each one has an amazing story. I was a teacher myself. I taught at VCU for 10 years, so I know that it takes a lot of dedication and it’s fabulous to be connected on such a personal level to these extraordinary teachers.” Steve Wright, vice president of sales for The Supply Room Companies, said it’s their fifth year being a cosponsor of the Super Teacher awards. “Well, it’s great for us,” Wright said. “We’ve been involved in education since we began 28 years ago, so being part of this and recognizing [the teachers], yeah, it’s absolutely wonderful. It’s a great thing.”
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Stephanie K. Gerber, left, who nominated Midlothian Middle School special education teacher Kimberly Bliley for a Super Teacher award, and Marcus J. Newsome, superintendent of Chesterfield County Public Schools; Delaney Neblett, Gerber’s daughter and one of Bliley’s pupils; Bliley; and Cheyenne Neblett, Delaney’s older sister; share a laugh during the May 22 ceremony.
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Anne Canipe, who teaches in Cosby’s social studies department, has been organizing the Memorial Day tribute ever since the school opened its doors in 2006. “Our country wouldn’t be what it is without our military,” Canipe said, “and I think it’s very important that students remember their past and they check in with their ancestry and they know the importance of people who serve their country and they honor them, especially those who have given the ultimate sacrifice.” It appears that Cosby students got Canipe’s message and are aware of the annual Memorial Day tribute’s importance. “It meant a lot because my grandpa -- he served in the Vietnam War in the Army, and so it meant a lot to me to be able to be in this,” said 15-year-old sophomore Colt Stone. Laurissa Beck, a 17-yearold junior, spoke in a similar vein. “I really liked the program,” she said. “I thought it was really important that we all remember what happened and how we have so many people serving [in the military] and I don’t think a lot of them get recognition, so I’m glad we have this program every year.”
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He’s got legs: ‘Affordable Health Care’ is oxymoron when you’ve just been told something that truly shocks or surprises in a way that seems out of the aving your child fitted with leg braces ordinary. Well, I had that as I exited. is not a pleasant experience for I looked at the small plastic forms that closely any parent. So, I wasn’t in the best resembled the sort of apparatus used for sprained of moods when I took my son to ankles. I actually couldn’t believe that a legitimate retrieve them at a local orthopedic clinic. businessman would look another in the face and To be honest, my son is much better at accept- say, “These cost $2,300.” ing the challenges of his situation than I am. I In a more desperate time, the boots could probthought just that as we waited for the technician ably be fashioned from a couple of empty milk to arrive and fit the final braces that covered his cartons; but, surely, they couldn’t cost anywhere ankles and portions of his lower legs. near a couple of thousand dollars. In theory, the braces provide needed supOkay, Im obsessing on the boots, but it does port during periods of sleep when patients with validate an argument I’ve often heard made by muscular dystrophy often droop their muscles. If politicians on both sides of the health care debate. it helps Jack, I’m willing to try it. Until someone examines, evaluates and revises But, this story is not about Jack or his journey the current system of medical costs in the United through the challenging world of Duchenne. It’s States, no affordable healthcare plan is workable. about health care and the current debate over It’s an oxymoron even in its title. funding, who should be covered, and how it Granted, this is not the case of the $2,000 toilet should be paid for. seat at the Pentagon, but most of us can agree that After the five-minute fitting, I proceeded to the a system that increases in double digits in some receptionist’s desk to check out where I began to years is one that cannot be sustained. Just the write a check for the final payment on the “legs,” as waste, fraud and abuse would probably achieve a Jack calls them. significant slice in the national debt. “That will be $153,” the lady behind the desk Someone is getting rich off a system that is said. insanely out of control, and I suspect it’s an entity “”Wow, those things aren’t cheap, are they?” positioned somewhere near the middle of the I sort of laughed. “That’s $450 we had to pay in process. Enough said. total,” I finished. Regarding the boots, I guess all’s well that ends “That’s only the co-pay,” she quickly fired back. well, and Jack sleeps fine with the new braces. And “They cost over $2,000,” she smiled. when you take them off, he gets up and walks . . . You know that feeling you get in your throat which is the highlight and miracle of my day. BY JIM RIDOLPHI Special Correspondent
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Women’s golf event attracts girls into the sport’s fold BY KOREY HUGHES Special Correspondent
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ven in modern times, most sports are dominated by men. Golf is a game that has attracted women over the years, however, so it is fitting that a local organization will host an event that will help to bring more young ladies into the fold. On Saturday, June 2, the Greater Richmond Chapter of the Executive Women’s Golf Association, or EGWA, will host its Girls Golf Event at Windy Hill Sports Complex in Midlothian. The event’s aim is to ensure that more young women get access to the growing sport. The group, which mostly consists of local women who play at the amateur level, is active from spring through fall. Elizabeth Armstrong, the event’s organizer and the communications chair of the EGWA, said she originally became interested in golf after she suffered a sports injury. “I was a tennis player and I had an injury, so I decided to take up golf, and a club professional talked me into joining EWGA,” Armstrong said. “After I got used to playing the game, she felt that I was ready to play with other people, and it’s been really great.” “We have social events and golf events, so we meet during the months of April through October. We try to have at least two golf events a year and then throw in so-
cial events during the months that we don’t have golf, like a handicap clinic.” Armstrong said that the national organization’s most recent advertising campaign has attempted to distance it from using the word “executive.” Rather, the organization doesn’t want women to think that they can’t join if they haven’t attained a certain professional level. “This year’s slogan is ‘What’s Your E?’,” Armstrong said. “They don’t want people to feel like it’s an organization for executives only, so they were putting a lot of emphasis on that change.” At the same time, Armstrong said that the organization also consists of male members. Currently, the Greater Richmond Chapter has two men on its roster. Janet Phillips, one of the founders of the Greater Richmond Chapter of the EWGA and a co-owner of Windy Hill Sports Complex, has organized a Girl’s Golf group. Many of the girls who will play on Saturday are members of that team. On Saturday, the girls, who range in age from 7 to 13, will play a nine-hole three-par course. According to Armstrong, the choice was made because most girls can’t make long drives when they hit the ball. “What we’ll have is an event with the girls, and we’ll play captain’s choice,” Armstrong said. “We help them with etiquette and rules, and
it’s a good experience for them to play with experienced players.” Perhaps, events like the one in question will help to attract more girls to golf. Armstrong said that there is a shortage of women and that more ladies should play the sport because it opens up advancement opportunities for them, such as college scholarships. “I think there really is a shortage of women golfers,” Armstrong said. “At most golf courses around the city, you’re going to see very few women playing, so there’s definitely a shortage.” When Armstrong was asked why she believes that golf appeals to women, she said it’s because both genders can excel at the sport. “Well, you know, I think men and women are on equal footing because golf has different tees for different people,” Armstrong said. “It’s geared towards all types of people.” “I can play with a guy who can hit from the back tees. I’ll hit from the forward tees, and we’ll end up with drives of a similar length, which puts us on equal footing.” The Greater Richmond Chapter Executive Women’s Golf Association & Girls Golf Event will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 2, at Windy Hill Sports Complex at 16500 Midlothian Turnpike in Midlothian. For more information about EWGA, visit www.ewgarichmond. com.
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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.
23112 May 9 5000 block of West Village Green Drive Property was reported stolen from victim’s truck.
May 10 4100 block of North Bailey Bridge Road Two unknown suspects were observed stealing two HVAC units from location.
May 11 11500 block of Hull Street Road Item was stolen from the victim’s unlocked vehicle at location.
8100 block of Foxcatcher Court Unknown suspect/s gained entry into the victim’s residence and stole property. No signs of forced entry were noted.
May 11 1500 block of Koger Center Boulevard Unknown suspect/s broke the glass out of the victim’s driver side window and stole property.
May 12 2000 block of Huguenot Road Unknown suspect/s broke out the window to the victim’s locked vehicle and stole items.
May 14 May 12 2900 block of Lake Point Drive Item was stolen from the victim’s unlocked vehicle.
May 14 5600 block of Powell Grove Drive Unknown suspect/s forced open a rear window and gained entry into the victim’s residence. Several areas inside the residence were rummaged through. Property was reported stolen.
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1500 block of Koger Center Boulevard Unknown suspect/s threw a rock at the victim’s passenger side window and stole items. 9700 block of Midlothian Turnpike Suspects entered the store and asked about the price of a food item. As one suspect walked around the store, the other displayed a handgun and demanded money from the register and the safe. Victims were moved to a freezer after money was taken from them.
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13100 block of Midlothian Turnpike Suspects entered the store, displayed May 9 10300 block of Hull Street Road a handgun and removed items from Property reported stolen. the business.
May 11 700 block of North Courthouse Road Unknown suspect/s came through an unlocked window to gain entry at listed location. Property was stolen.
700 block of Sturgis Drive The rear door to the camper shell sustained damage when unknown suspect/s tried prying it open. Nothing was reported stolen at this time.
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3000 block of Fincastle Court Unknown suspect/s tried to gain entry to location by prying the lock on the back window to the house. The lock was broken and it doesn’t appear that entry was gained.
1800 block of Bracken Road Passenger side window had been shattered and entry to the vehicle was made; however nothing was reported stolen.
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10700 block of Academy Drive Property was reported stolen.
3600 block of James River Road Complainant reported a trailer at location was found open. At this time nothing has been reported stolen.
23114 May 12 500 block of Coalfield Road Unknown suspect/s came through a back window to gain entry to the school trailer. Items were reported stolen. 1000 block of Heaths Way Road Suspects entered the restaurant and placed an order. Upon returning to the counter, one of the suspects displayed a handgun and removed money from the register. Money also was taken from the safe. The employees were ordered to the rear of the store where some of their personal property was taken. Suspects then walked out of the business.
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8200 block of Midlothian Turnpike Unknown suspect/s threw a rock at the victim’s car window and stole items.
May 15 200 block of N. Courthouse Road Suspect admitted to entering the residence and stealing the property from inside. 10300 block of Greglynn Road Items were stolen from the victim’s unlocked vehicle.
23832 May 9 10500 block of Sunne Court Unknown suspect/s gained entry into the victim’s residence, ransacked the interior and stole property. No signs of forced entry were noted.
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6400 block of Jessup Road Unknown suspect/s forced entry into 9700 block of Midlothian Turnpike the victim’s residence and at this time Unknown suspect/s broke the front passenger window and stole property. nothing has been reported stolen.
CHOIR from page 1 last a lifetime,” Thomas said. In order to reach as many students as possible, the following divisions have been set up: Middle School Division – rising 6th through 8th grade. High School Division – rising 9th through 12th grade. Alumni Division – ages 1823 (for those alumni that just can’t get enough show choir). Dominion Show Band – rising 9th through 12th grade instrumentalists and alumni/ “During this camp,” Thomas added, “your students will have the opportunity to not only learn and perfect a show choir show, but they will take part in many dance and singing workshops throughout the week.” Workshops will be offered in Vocal Technique, Show Band Technique, Swing, Hip Hop, Jazz, Tap, Ballroom, Swing Trick Lifts, and Zumba.
“This week is designed to help those students who aspire to be in show choir as a young singer and/ or have auditioned and been place a competitive show choir, prepare for that experience,” Thomas said. “This will give them a wonderful jump on the experience they will have in your choir or one in the future. For those middle school students who have that ‘spark,’ it will help them gain experience in the show choir world before they even become eligible to participate in one.” According to Thomas, the cost will be $99 for the entire week. The registration deadline is Friday, June 1. A $50 non-refundable deposit is due at the time of registration. The remaining $49 balance is due on the first day of camp. “We are offering a group discount for groups of 10 or more. These groups will receive $10 off of each individual registration,” Thomas said.
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ood, a beer truck, live jazz and, of course, wine – it’s Richmond. com Uncorked (and this year, untapped). The Second Annual Richmond.com Uncorked Wine Festival benefiting the YWCA of Richmond brings together some of the state’s finest wineries for a day of wine sampling and dining at the Virginia Historical Society, in Richmond’s beautiful Museum District. It’s all at Richmond.com
Uncorked from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, June 16, at the Virginia Historical Society at 428 North Boulevard in Richmond (next to VMFA). Tickets are $12 in advance at http://www.eventbrite. com/event/3464503423 or $15 at the gate and include wine sampling and a souvenir glass. Designated driver tickets will be available at the gate for $5. Only cash and checks will be taken on-site. An ATM will be available. Wineries for the day include: Cooper Vineyards;
Amrhein’s Wine Cellars; Lake Anna Winery; Mattaponi Winery; First Colony; Annefield Vineyards. Craft Beer by Loveland also will participate, as well as local food vendors. Live music will be provided by Emme St. James & Her Jazz Gentlemen. According to Richmond. com, sponsors include: Kroger, title sponsor; Richmond Times-Dispatch and Lite 98, media sponsors; and Barksdale Theatre/Theatre IV, Summer Classics, and Virginia Historical Society.
This event benefits the YWCA of Richmond, which ensures that victims of domestic violence and sexual assault experience rescue, recovery and life-rebuilding programs that foster emotional, social, and economic stability. In addition, the YWCA of Richmond provides children with NAEYC accredited, fullday, comprehensive, preschool programming, positioning them for greater success when SUBMITTED ART entering public education The second annual Richmond.com ‘Uncorked Wine Festival is scheduled for June 16. systems.
Scott Allen fires up his grill again to ‘Cook for a Cure’ CONTRIBUTED REPORT
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aybe it was the ideal weather, a warm 70ish with a clear blue sky. Maybe it was the Facebook invitations sent out by team members. Maybe it was the banner Christen Gordon held by the roadside. Certainly it was the pungent smells and memories of past delectable morsels, all of which have come to be associated with Bon Air Shell at 8762 West Huguenot Road, where Scott Allen once more fired up his cookers to serve barbecued ribs and chicken and pulled pork, with sides of potato salad, cole slaw, macaroni and cheese and baked beans. Apple, cherry and peach pie and fudge were dessert options. All the profits were donated to the American Cancer Society’s Lee’s Scouts Team, named for Scott’s sister, Lee Allen Dean, a veterinarian’s assistant and Boy Scout leader, who died of cancer in 2004. Whatever the reason, on Saturday, May 19, the food sold out faster than ever before. “It’s always good,� Mandy Swoboda, an early customer, said. “Gotta eat somewhere. Don’t want
TOUR from page 1 the grounds and the house because the (property) isn’t usually open to the public,� Truzzie said. “So, we wanted to add more opportunities to open it up for the public.� “I think it would appeal to families or someone who may not have a specific interest in the house but would appreciate old historic homes,� Truzzie said. “They can see the inside of a historic building that hasn’t been restored.� Eppes may not boast the immediate name recognition of Jefferson, but, in addition to his familial connection and friendship with the late American president, Eppes also was a notable figure in Virginia history.
to go home and cook,� Bill Jones said. Many gave more than the food cost. “Keep the change� was a familiar chorus offered for a myriad of reasons, such as, “I can’t do Relay this year;� “You never know when you’re going get it;� or “It’s a good cause.� Rochelle and Ramon Gomez introduced a new customer, their 1-yearold son, Miguel. By noon, all the ribs were gone, and the firemen next door had to settle for chicken. By 1:32 p.m., Steve and Brandy Walton, the Pet Ice Cream man and his wife, had purchased the very last item of food, a pan of pulled pork. Relay for Life Team members, Betsy Jane and Scott Allen, Layton and Cory Deane, Christen Gordon, Chris Herrmann, Joanne Kithcart and Larry Lawless took a break to enjoy ice cream sandwiches, gifts from Steve Walton. Anyone who missed this event would do well to follow the example of Don West, who made two trips. “I’ve had this date on my calendar for a long time,� he said. Of his second visit, he said, “I just had to come back.� In October, Scott will be cooking again.
Not only did Eppes and Jefferson both marry John Wales’ daughters, but, Truzzie said, the two men also worked together to diversify the state’s native plant species. “Eppes was a lawyer who attended the College of William and Mary with Jefferson,� Truzzie said. “But, his other claim to fame was that he was a very well-renowned and respected horticulturalist.� “He worked with flowers, shrubs and trees at Eppington, and he and Jefferson exchanged ideas for plants. They exchanged different seeds that they had propagated and tried to grow heartier specimens.� During the tour, Truzzie will talk about the kinship between Eppes and Jefferson.
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Scott Allen’s cooking was a hit once again with food selling out faster than the last Cooking for a Cure event. All the profits were donated to the American Cancer Society’s Lee’s Scouts Team.
Participants also will tour each of the house’s room and learn about how they were used. “I will give a visual impression of how the land would have appeared in the 1700s,� Truzzie said. “They’ll learn about the interior flow of the house and how each room served a particular purpose.� Attendees also will be able to see an array of goods that belonged to Eppes and his relatives. “We will have a variety of agricultural items on display to focus on the impact of tobacco farming,� Truzzie said. “There will be personal items from the families that actually resided in Eppington including tools and other artifacts.�
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While Truzzie admits that Jefferson’s time at Eppington Plantation was short-lived, the tour proves that Chesterfield County once played host to one of the most identifiable American presidents. Moreover, meanderers will learn lots of little-known facts about Jefferson while walking around the property. “He might not have spent much time there when he was president, but he did spend
time at Eppington when he received George Washington’s invitation to become secretary of state,� Truzzie said. “Also, his daughters stayed there when he was minister of France.� “But, exactly how much time he spent there is undetermined. He did have significant influence in the design of Eppington, as he provided insight during its construction.�
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SATURDAY, JUNE 9 Free Agile Writer Workshop, “The First 30 Pages,� will be presented from 1 to 3 p.m. at Martin’s Food Market at 11361 Midlothian Turnpike in Richmond. What should be in the first 30 pages of your novel? Agile Writer founder Greg Smith will lead you by the hand and lay out all that you must do to get your reader involved and informed at the very beginning. For more information, visit http:// writersclub.us.
MONDAY, JUNE 11 Breath Matters will meet from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at CJW Chippenham Hospital, Kraus Auditorium, 7101 Jahnke Road, Richmond. Breath Matters is a Central Virginia support group for those who suffer from chronic lung diseases. The speaker will be Paul Fogelberg, patient advocate and former director for Pulmonary Fibrosis Advocates Foundation and past board member of the Coalition for Pulmonary Fibrosis, will discuss “Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Legislation — Your Part, Your Disease.� This disease is rapidly increasing. Refreshments are provided courtesy of Lincare Inc., respiratory specialists. For more information, call 378-0628 or visit
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FRIDAY, JUNE 29 SATURDAY, JUNE 16 Free Agile Writer Seminar, “Write Your First Draft Novel in 6 Months,� will be presented from 1 to 3 p.m. at Martin’s Food Market at 11361 Midlothian Turnpike in Richmond. Agile Writers combines the lessons of myth, storytelling, psychology and a little project management to create a six-month program to finish your first draft. This method was used to successfully complete 10 first draft novels this year. The seminar will be presented by Agile Writer founder Greg Smith. For more information, visit http://writersclub.us.
SUNDAY, JUNE 17 7th Intercultural Musical Festival will begin at 4 p.m. at Lord Jesus Korean Church at 10201 Robious Rd. in Richmond. Its history dates back more than 15 years, and this year marks the festival’s seventh year at Lord Jesus Korean Church. The purpose of the Intercultural Musical Festival is to build bridges and areas of understanding between various ethnic Christian communities and to facilitate communication among racial/ethnic people and others in the Greater Richmond area.
Bon Secours will present training from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at St. Francis Medical Center, Assisi Room, 13710 St. Francis Blvd., Midlothian, for those wanting to become a hospice volunteer. For more information, and to register, contact: Barbara Palmer, volunteer coordinator, at 6275323 or barbara_palmer@ bshsi.org.
WEEKLY TUESDAYS Overeaters Anonymous Group #51606 meets at 2 p.m. each Tuesday at Central Baptist Church at 1510 Courthouse Rd., Richmond. For more information, call Peg at 379-9558.
WEEKLY WEDNESDAYS Bridge is played from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Tuesdays at St. Mark’s Church, 11551 Luck’s Lane. Players of all levels are welcome. No advance sign-up is required. For more information, call Carol at 594-0995.
WEEKLY THURSDAYS The Al-Anon meeting Awaken to Hope meets at 7:30 p.m. each Thursday at St John Neumann Catholic Church at 2480 Batterson Rd. in Powhatan.
The Eppington Plantation Tour will take place from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. on Saturday, June 2, at Eppington Plantation at 14201 Epps Falls Road in Chesterfield. Admission is $8, and participants must register in advance before 4 p.m. on Friday, June 1. To register, call 748-1623 and request course 25107. For more information about the event, call 751-4946.
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Henricus groundbreaking at 1611 replica church BY BECKY ROBINETTE WRIGHT Special Correspondent
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he clink of metal armor from Colonial militia echoed in the distance, while puffy white clouds faintly dotted the azure sky of the park. Thatched roof buildings sat nestled along a palisade wall. Just a stone’s throw away a Native American village hosts dwellings of long ago. A nearby garden with sprigs of tobacco flourishes from the recent rains. Government officials from Chesterfield and Henrico counties, along with many distinguished guests, gathered for a celebrated event. On May 7, the groundbreaking for a replica of a historic church and meeting hall took place. The step into the past also paid tribute to Thomas K. McLaughlin Jr., honorary town architect at Henricus, who recently passed away. The park strives to present an accurate account of the historical setting of the Colonial time, which includes period clothing, buildings, crops grown and even businesses that operated within and near the community. Park visitors are able to interact with historical interpreters. When available, indigenous members from Virginia’s tribes assist with events. The dedication of the church and meeting house was a significant event as the church was a center for the life and worship of the colonist. The church was a place of civic activity and a court of law, as well as a place of worship. In modern times, citizens across the nation have the option to seek out religion, and to decide whether to attend meetings and worship services. In the 17th century in the colony, church attendance was compulsory. Punishments for various offenses such as absence from church, slander, blasphemy and disobedience were severe and for repeat offenders sometimes fatal. Charles Lewis Grant, executive director of Henricus Historical Park, said, “This is an important day dedicated to remembering the past. It is a lesson for the future.” “As we break ground for the church building and meeting hall,” Grant said, “we remember Thomas K. McLaughlin Jr., honorary town architect. This project was the last one he worked on before his passing. Thomas also designed Mt. Malady, Rock Hall and the Ordinary buildings. To design the church and meeting hall, McLaughlin used direct and indirect documentary evidence related to the church at Henricus and the architecture of churches in England in the 17th century. John Siddall, chair of the Henricus Foundation, praised McLaughlin. “Tom was the type of person who wouldn’t mind telling you he went to North Carolina State, but was quiet about attending Harvard. He was just that
kind of man. He was very creative and things got created when he imagined them. The imagination thing is very important.” In remembrance of McLaughlin’s contribution to history and Henricus, a golden shovel was presented to his wife Mary McLaughlin. Dorothy Jaeckle, who represents the Bermuda District on the Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors, also spoke. “Henricus is a story that needs to be told. It’s a treasure.” After several other speakers offered comments, the special guests then moved to take up their shovels. As one, the shovels dug in and the earth was turned. It was now official, the church and meeting hall building would soon be erected. Henricus Historical Park is the site of the second permanent English settlement in the New World. Henricus is the site of many firsts: the first hospital and the first chartered college. Tobacco became a cash crop and Pocahontas lived at Henricus at Rock Hall with the Rev. John Whitaker, who tutored her in the Christian faith and taught her to read. It was here Pocahontas met John Rolfe who she later wed. Henricus welcomes more than 20,000 students each year with an average of 250 per day. At the historical park they are offered several diverse programs based on Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) guidelines for pre-K to grade 12. Henricus contains an Arrohateck Native American Village and English settlement and offers cooking, blacksmithing, artillery, planting and harvesting demonstrations and other special programs throughout the year. There also is a conservation area, platforms for bird watchers and opportunities for scouts to earn badges. For more information, visit www.henricus.org.
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Top: Ground is broken on the replica of the church at Henricus. Center: John Pagano, historical interpretation supervisor, addresses the audience. Left: John Siddall presents Mary McLaughlin with a golden shovel as a memento of her late husband, Thomas K. McLaughlin Jr., who was the honorary town architect with Henricus Historical Park. Below left: Bermuda District Dorothy Jaeckle speaks during the program. Below right: Charles L. Grant, executive director of Henricus, speaks at the groundbreaking ceremony.
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Students from Ultimate Karate have been training for five years to earn the coveted Black Belt.
Ultimate Karate students earn their Black Belts PHOTOS BY KENNY MOORE
James River First Baseman Jack Roberts (#21) makes sure to keep Cosbys Tyler Fitzgerald tight to the bag.
Comeback kids Titans overcome slow start to grab district crown BY MICHAEL SCHOEFFEL
From an objective point of view, last Thursday’s Dominion District Championship between Cosby (18-4) and James River (16-6) was little more than a glorified exhibition game. Both teams had already secured a spot in the Central Region tournament (which kicks off on Monday at Randolph-Macon College in Ashland) and each team’s seeding was already solidified. But that’s not to say the game was meaningless. Far from it. For James River, it was about collecting some highly valuable momentum for the fast-approaching Central Region tournament. For Cosby, it was about exacting a level of revenge on a foe that had already downed the Titans on two separate occasions in 2012. Both losses had been gutwrenching. The first, an April 18th matchup at James River High, was a 5-4, come-frombehind, walk-off victory for the Rapids. The second, an end of the season matchup at Cosby High School, was a good ol’ fashioned drubbing - an 11-1 slaughter-rule shortened game that saw James River score eleven runs in the first three innings. Last Thursday, the stands at Cosby High School were filled to capacity and many fans set up personal chairs down the third base line. A storm threatened early and dark clouds hovered for a good portion of the day, but come 7:30 the Titans found themselves on the winning
end of a 8-4 final. The victory was nothing if not hard-fought, as Cosby trailed 4-2 as late as the top of the sixth. That’s when the wheels starting turning. Sophomore Hunter Williams started the inning off with a double. He advanced to second when the next batter, fellow Sophomore Bradley McKay, was knicked with a beanball. With two men on, senior Bryan Miltenberger laid down a textbook sacrifice bunt to move Wiliams and McKay into scoring position. Sophomore Ryan Hall followed with a line-drive shot that ricocheted off of Rapids relief pitcher Trey Rose and dribbled to the third base side of the infield. Rose was unable to record an out on the play and the James River lead was trimmed to one run. Cosby’s next batter, Michael Carpenter, drove in the game tying run with a ground out to third. Cosby relief pitcher Michael Day forced James BASEBALL page 8
On Saturday April 28th Ultimate Karate Academy promoted 35 students to the rank of Black Belt. Thirty five candidates had been training for approx. 5 years in American Open-Style Karate. At James River High School gym, in front of a panel of 15 judges and 800 friends and family, Head Instructor Erick Easter put them through a 3 hour test which included a demonstration of all of the Defensive/Offensive basics, 28 different combinations, 18 self defense moves and 4-2 minute rounds of sparring. In the end all 35 removed their Brown Belts and tied on their new Black Belts and became Ultimate Karate’s Class of 2012. They joined the ranks of over 160 Black Belts awarded at Ultimate Karate Academy over the last 12 years. These students ranged in age from 8 to 57. All from the Midlothian, Powhatan area. The 2012 class includes; Ben Covert, Deven Pandya, Megan Minor, Tyler Wells, Austin Blanton, Allison Landergan, Peyton Jones, Hunter Maul, Andrew Steenkamer, Kate Steenkamer, Logan Noble-Marx, Patrick Hurt, Loudon Hurt, Erin Wright, Joshua Farnsworth, Emiley Farnsworth, Jacob Hahn, Cara Hahn, Alex Goldman, Sam Carr, Gavin Wolfe, Kellie Poindexter, Kevin Poindexter, Chelsie Poindexter, Ryan Shurie, Robin LaHaye, Jacob Joseph, Cade West, Charles Curbeam, Brandon Walters, Brandon West, Randal West, Joseph Seckora, Alex Reinhardt, Allison Gonzalez. Lead Instructor Erick Easter is a 6th Degree Black Belt following the Open Style Karate system under 9th Degree Dan Wilson and 10th Degree Joe Lewis. Mr. Easter has been teaching martial arts in the Midlothian area for over 20 years. He partnered with Mike Florence, also a student and instructor, to form UKA in 2000. Ultimate Karate Academy is a Children’s and Adult Karate/ Fitness facility located at 1137 Alverser Dr. in Midlothian. –Jim McConnell
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Top: Mac Caples of James River is greeted at home plate after knocking out a 3 run home run to take the lead 3-1 over the Titans. Bottom: Cosby Catcher Luke Lowery brings in the pitch for a called strike.
Militia U15 team takes Summer Slam win Congratulations to the Militia U15 team for winning the Summer Slam Lacrosse Tournament this weekend. Militia went undefeated and outscored their opponents by a total of 48-16. Included in the victories were wins over select teams from Raleigh, Charlotte (Lake Norman), and Charlottesville. Militia players were Colin Disesa, Jacob Wright, Tyler Flora, Trevor Cook, Christian Wayne, Hunter Bellows, Sam Brown, Josh Davies, Phillip Burns, Walker Scaglione, Jacob Hale, Alex OConnell, Grant Johnson, Alex Helm, Marcus Bazala, Nick Cline, Hunter Bagby, Johnny Babilon, Zach Jacobs, and Mattie Duignam. The team was coached by Randolph Macon Men’s Lacrosse coaches JB Sheridan, Brennen Green, and Ryan Rohde.
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Midlo wins district soccer title 3-0 Tyler Shewmake of James River (white) and Harrison Lawrence of Midlothian (blue) fight to get the loose ball. Finnlay Wyatt, Sandor Koppanyi and Jake Segal each scored a goal as Midlothian defeated James River 3-0 in the Dominion District title game. For more photos, please visit www.midlothianexchange.com.
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Cosby girls edge Manchester 2-1 to take Dominion District title CONTRIBUTED REPORT
Meagan Jones was 1 for 5 and had the game winning hit and RBI as Cosby defeated Manchester for the Dominion District title. Bridget Blakely scored the winning run for the Titans and was 2 for 4 with an RBI, while Chelsea Whitcomb was 2 for 2 and struck out six from the mound. Gus Clarke was 2 for 4, Sydney Wells was 2 for 3 with an RBI and Jordan Clark was 1 for 4 with a run for the Lancers.
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Clockwise from top: Augusta Clarke of Manchester lays down the punt to advance the runners in scoring position; Cosby outfielder Alex Beyer just gets up high enough for the catch to end the inning; Sarah Arboleda of Manchester calls for the pop fly and gets the third out of the inning; Cosby Pitcher Chelsea Whitcomb has a strong showing on the mound for the Titans; Alex Beyer of Cosby checks with Titan Coach Ray Jeter for her signals.
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River into three consecutive ground outs in the bottom of the sixth, setting the stage for a high-intensity final inning. The Titans took the lead for good in the top of the seventh thanks to several costly mental and physical mistakes by the Rapids defense. Senior Adam Meeker led off with a double and advanced to third on a wild pitch by Mac Caples. Caples then intentionally walked the heavy-hitting Luke Lowery, setting up a first and third situation. On the next pitch, Caples faked a pick off throw to third while Lowery
lowered his head and took off for second. With Lowery in a strategic run-down between first and third, Meeker broke for home. The throw to the plate came a little too late and Meeker slid in to score the go-ahead run. The Titans would tack on three more insurance runs and carry an 8-4 into the bottom of the seventh. They never relinquished that lead. Caples had a productive day at the dish for the Rapids, going 2-3 with with a home run and 3 RBI. His three-run round tripper came in the bottom of the third and gave the Rapids a temporary 3-1
advantage. Ryan Hall was 2-4 with a double and 2 RBI and Adam Meeker was 1-3 with a double, a run, and an RBI for the Titans. The game featured two Division I bound starting pitchers. Michael Carpenter of Cosby will head to VCU in the fall, while Tyler Caricco of James River will head to Charlottesville to suit up for UVA, a perennial national contender. Caricco, who suffered a broken back in a football game as an eighth grader, has rebounded from his injury to become one of the best pitchers in the state.
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Are sports hernias growing more prevalent?
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n recent years, sports fans who follow their teams closely may have noticed the rash of sports hernias occurring, which seem to be more common now than ever before. Though sports hernias are not new, their nature and a shift in how men and women exercise makes sports hernia injuries, which are more common in men than women, seem to be more prevalent now than they used to be. While there’s no telling if sports hernias are more common now than in years past, they do seem to garner more headlines than they used to. According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, sports hernias, known to medical professionals as athletic pubalgia, most often occur during sports that require sudden changes in direction or intense twisting movements. The growing popularity of core exercises, which require twisting movements, among fitness enthusiasts is one possible reason why there seem to be more sports hernia injuries now than in years past. When done properly, core exercises should reduce the likelihood of sports hernias. However, many people do not use the proper form when exercising, and poor form during core exercises could result in injury, including a sports hernia.
Sports hernia can cause an abdominal hernia, but the sports hernia itself is not actually a traditional hernia. When a person has a typical hernia, abdominal contents protrude into the inguinal canal. No such protrusion occurs during a sports hernia, but the name has stuck because many of the surgical treatments associated with sports hernias are similar to those associated with traditional hernias.
sports hernia. The doctor might ask you to do a sit-up or flex your body’s trunk against resistance. These tasks will be considerably painful if you have a sports hernia. The doctor also might order an MRI or X-rays. In addition, the doctor will likely conduct a physical examination to see if there is any tenderness in the groin or above the pubis.
Who is most likely to get a sports hernia?
What treatments are available for a sports hernia?
Sports hernias most often affect male athletes who participate in sports that involve lots of repetitive twisting, such as ice hockey, soccer and tennis. In fact, sports hernias are often referred to as “slap shot gut” by hockey players, as the pain is said to intensify when a player with a sports hernia attempts to take a slapshot.
Sports fans know that sometimes their favorite athletes get treated for a sports hernia and their return for the remainder of the season is questionable. The timetable for returning depends on the treatment option chosen and how well the body responds. Treatment options can be broken down into two categories: Nonsurgical and surgical. Nonsurgical Are there symptoms of a sports hernia? treatments include rest, physical therapy aimed at Sports hernias do exhibit some symptoms, most improving strength and flexibility in the abdominal notably pain. Severe pain in the groin area is a and inner thigh muscles and anti-inflammatory common symptom of a sports hernia. This pain will medications to reduce pain and swelling. likely disappear during rest or periods of inactivity, Surgery aims to repair torn tissues in the groin. A but the pain is likely to return when you return to surgical treatment might involve an open procedure playing a sport, especially if that sport requires with one long incision or an endoscopic procedure twisting movements. where smaller incisions are made and the surgeon What is sports hernia? Unlike a typical hernia, a sports hernia does not uses a small camera to see inside the abdomen. A sports hernia is an injury to the soft tissue in the cause a physical bulge in the groin. This might happen In some instances, the surgeon will cut off the groin area. Often painful, a sports hernia is most over time, but that bulge is not the sports hernia; it’s inguinal nerve, a procedure known as an inguinal likely to occur during sports that require a sudden the inguinal hernia that developed while you had the neurectomy, in the groin to reduce the patient’s pain. change in direction or intense twisting movements. sports hernia. Once the surgery has been performed, your doctor When a person has a sports hernia, any soft tissue, be will give you a rehabilitation plan aimed at increasing it a muscle, tendon or ligament, in the lower abdomen How is a sports hernia diagnosed? strength and endurance, and the AAOS notes that or groin area is strained or even torn. Once a doctor has spoken to you about your most athletes can return to sports within six to 12 symptoms and your physical activity, he or she might weeks. conduct a physical test to determine if you have a Is sports hernia an actual hernia? Metro Creative Content
Helping kids choose an activity Today’s kids are busier than ever before. Commitments in the classroom coupled with a full slate of extracurricular activities have ensured that many of today’s children don’t have a minute to spare. While it’s important for kids to embrace extracurricular activities, parents know it’s not always easy helping kids find the right activity that allows them to grow outside the classroom while still focusing on their responsibilities inside it. To help kids choose and manage their extracurricular activities, consider the following tips.
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* Emphasize that schoolwork must come first. Kids get excited about extracurricular activities, especially ones involving sports where they get to spend time playing with their friends. But parents should emphasize that school still comes first and that, if schoolwork starts to suffer, participation in extracurricular activities
* Don’t forget the fun factor. Extracurricular activities are not just supposed to instill character, they’re also supposed to be fun. If kids aren’t having fun or showing any interest in a given extracurricular activity, then help them find another one. Kids need time to have fun away from school just like adults need time for
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* Don’t overlook the social benefits of extracurricular activities. When helping kids choose an extracurricular activity, it’s important to leave the ultimate decision in their hands. After all, kids won’t get much of the experience if they’re reluctant to participate. However, parents should not overlook the social benefits of extracurricular activities. Consider those benefits when helping kids choose activities, especially if they’re likely to choose solitary activities.
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