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•P3 Midlothian's Dr. Kevin Keller talks about skin care this summer.

•P5 Hot? Here's a peek at a very, very cool (cold) trip south.

•P7 Paul brothers write the book on athletic success.

•P10 Celebrate life out and about in Midlothian.

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Art6 makes art, fashion green

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James River student Omar Ahmed talks about summer camp at the Islamic Center of Virginia open house held Saturday, June 26.

Medi Hospice holds clinic, but more volunteers needed for hospice care

BY AMANDA GALLOWAY special correspondent

Medi Home Health and Hospice, an all-inclusive home healthcare provider in Richmond, is seeking volunteers willing to provide comfort and support for patients in hospice care.

Medi Hospice is looking for anyone over the age of 18, who is compassionate, patient, and has a reasonably flexible schedule, Andy Wichorek, the Volunteer Coordinator, explained. No prior experience or medical background is necessary.

As a volunteer, participants will undergo specialized training to learn the specifics of hospice care. The goal of the Medi Hospice volunteers is to offer companionship to the terminally ill and their families, while also providing an extra helping hand for care takers.

Hospice volunteers will work with

patients with a mixture of life-limiting illnesses, ranging from cancer and stroke to Alzheimer’s, Lou Gehrig’s, and Parkinson’s disease.

“Sometimes the caregivers just need a break,” Wichorek explained. “Volunteers not only assist them, but provide companionship and friendship for patients that can no longer leave the house.”

Medi Hospice’s last volunteer training session occurred on Saturday, June 12, where eight volunteers joined together to learn the basics of hospice care.

The training is an “important first step in becoming a patient or family support volunteer,” Wichorek said.

A typical training session includes learning what hospice care is and stressing the importance of communication between patient, caregiver, and volunteer. An equally important, yet difficult,

eginning on July 2, the Art6 gallery on East Broad Street will be featuring two distinct and innovative shows that prove that being green is as fashionable and creative as ever.

The first of the two shows, Worn Again, will be shown Friday from 7 to 10 pm, and will feature recycled fashion from 27 local designers. “We have many professionals and some amateurs that want to try their hand at runway fashion, and many succeed above and beyond,” Midlothian resident Mitzi Humphrey, the founder of Art6 said.

In its seventh year, Worn Again is a juried runway show, in which designers create new, wearable projects from cast-off clothing and materials. Although any artist can enter, only the best of the recycled masterpieces make it past the Worn Again jury, which chose the final pieces for the showcase on June 27.

Those selected will be judged in a final runway style show at Art6, in the July 2 Cast-Off Couture Showcase.

While Worn Again aims to promote sustainability and creativity, it also hopes to make a difference in the community. The proceeds from the show benefit Books on Wheels, a Richmond based non-profit organization that brings free books and free bicycle repair to low income communities, in both the Richmond area and throughout the country.

Books also plays a pivotal role in the second show featured at Art6, an art exhibit dubbed “Unbound”.

The Unbound exhibit will

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Morgan Jacobs, left, and her mother Eileen Abbott and their Worn Again submission. It was partially made out of an old vampire halloween costume.

feature creations born out of used, cast-off books. The gallery-ready pieces will be included alongside Worn Again’s fashion, in an effort to take the combined themes of recycling, sustainability, and creativity to a new level.

Even so, the two exhibits are not mutually exclusive.

“One woman did not pick up her old clothes [from Worn Again], so she decided to make her clothing out of old books,” Humphrey explained.

Other pieces, already submitted, echo this wild creativity, as one artist created a hatchet out of old books. Even the Art6 gallery is taking advantage of the theme, as the Worn Again runway was partially constructed out of books.

“The show is not just about recycling,” Humphrey said. “The creative twist is really what draws FASHION P5

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Local YMCAs preparing for children’s Bright Beginnings

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nly weeks after the 20092010 school year has come to an end, the Richmond area YMCAs are already preparing for their annual fundraiser to provide clothes and school supplies for underprivileged children.

In its 19th season, the Bright Beginnings program has become a local fixture upon which families and students rely. Since it began, Bright Beginnings has eased the transition into another school year for over 25,000 students.

This year, the YMCAs of Greater Richmond hope to help 2,400 more.

Bright Beginnings began in 1992, when a volunteer contacted the Tuckahoe branch of the YMCA of Greater Richmond, asking if she could donate extra clothing and school supplies she picked up while back-to-school shopping. Thanks to her kindness, underprivileged kids are now matched every year with volunteers who take them shopping for new clothes and provide a backpack full of school supplies.

James Babcock, a 22 year old volunteer with the Powhatan YMCA, first got involved with Bright Beginnings when he received clothes and supplies as a program recipient in 1999.

Before the Powhatan YMCA was built, the Midlothian Family YMCA ran Bright Beginnings in the Powhatan area, where they identified Babcock and his brother as students that would benefit

from the program.

Although not entirely aware of it then, Babcock was deeply affected by the program’s generosity. He now keeps a picture of his shopping volunteer from 1999 on his dresser.

Now, 11 years later, as an active member in the Powhatan Rotary Club and President of the Powhatan Anti-Litter Council, Babcock is able to give back to the YMCA that gave him a head start to a new school year.

“I was sitting in a Rotary Meeting last year, and Mary Kay Gates [Powhatan YMCA’s executive director] came in to talk about Bright Beginnings,” Babcock said. “I felt like she was talking directly to me. It was neat to see something that had helped me as a kid come back around.”

Having volunteered to shop with the program’s recipients, Babcock said he felt a special connection to the children he was helping.

“The whole time I was shopping, it was neat to watch [the children] shop and know exactly how they were feeling,” he said.

Bright Beginnings director, Shelly Poole, said that this year the YMCA is recommitting to their ideal of sustaining strong families, as the program has been opened to the older siblings of elementary aged students in need. In the past, Bright Beginnings had focused YMCA P2

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Three new members were inducted into the DLA Aviation Hall of Fame during a ceremony at Defense Supply Center Richmond June 22 – Vice Adm. Keith Lippert, U.S. Navy (retired), Toni Norton, and William Ray Oakley Jr.

Three former employees from Defense Supply Center Richmond were inducted into the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Hall of Fame at DSCR June 22: Vice Adm. Keith Lippert, U.S. Navy, retired, of Mechanicsburg; Toni Norton of Amelia Courthouse; and William Ray Oakley Jr. of Richmond.

The DLA Aviation Hall of Fame, formerly known as the Bellwood Hall of Fame, recognizes individuals whose accomplishments have had a long-lasting impact on the aviation demand and supply chain.

Family and friends joined current employees and a dozen previously inducted Hall of Fame members at a ceremony honoring this year’s inductees in the Frank B. Lotts Conference Center.

DSCR Deputy Commander Kathy Cutler officiated at the ceremony.

“Over my career, I have personally had the honor and the pleasure of working with all three individuals,” Cutler said in her opening remarks.

“They are selfless individuals who are willing to go the extra mile for the mission and for the work force.”

DSCR was known as the Defense General Supply Center when Lippert served as its commander from June 1993 to June 1995. After leaving DGSC, Lippert went on to serve as DLA director from July 2001 until he retired from the Navy in July 2006.

Cutler said she first knew Lippert when he was a captain and that he was a visionary and a catalyst for reengineering and transformation.

“When I received a call from DSCR about the Hall of Fame, I thought I was being asked to speak on behalf of an inductee,” Lippert said. “I was surprised and humbled to be nominated.”

Lippert thanked attendees for the impact they had on his life and time in Richmond. In closing Lippert shared a quote from the recently deceased John Wooden, who had been the basketball coach for University of California at Los Angeles. “’The journey is better than the end,’” Lippert quoted. “I’ve been blessed on my journey by the people at DSCR.” Norton retired in 2007 as the DSCR site tran-

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What ‘cha doing for Independence Day?

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"Possibly a fireworks show, but more likely a competitive game of Uno with the family."

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"Assuming the 100-degree heat breaks, hopefully I’ll be hitting the roads/trails on bike."

Program offers bicycle helmets The Powhatan Health Department has been awarded a $1,000 grant from the Virginia Department of Health, Division of Injury Prevention, to purchase bicycle helmets for children between the ages of 3-14 years. Up to 180 bicycle helmets will be distributed during these educational sessions. Helmet use can decrease the number of bicycle injuries by reducing the risk of head injury by 85 percent, severe brain injury by 88 percent, and can even save your child’s life.

Nationally, according to Safe Kids USA Bicycling and Skating Safety Fact Sheet: Approximately 140 children on bicycles are killed every year.

Nearly 690 children are injured daily, due to bicycle-related crashes.

More than 70 percent of children, ages 5-14, regularly ride bicycles.

During the months of June, July and August, the Powhatan Health Depart-

ment staff will be partnering with local daycares, the YMCA, and the local WIC program to educate parents and children regarding the use of proper safety gear every time a child rides a bicycle.

Local businesses working with the Powhatan Health Department to provide this valuable safety message include Food Lion-Powhatan, Windy Hill Sports Complex, Ci-Ci’s Pizza, the Richmond Flying Squirrels, Central Virginia Bank, McDonald’s-Powhatan, and Target, in addition to local and state agencies.

“The safety of our children is one of our most important public health issues.

We are grateful to the project sponsors and the partnering businesses for recognizing this and stepping forward to help,” said Dr. William Nelson, Director of Powhatan Health Department.

For more information, contact Jane Emerson, Powhatan Health Department (804) 598-5680.

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understand what a special day this is [for recipients],” she said. on students in fifth grade and younger.

Poole added that Bright Beginnings “No parent wants their kid to start school without clothes that fit or without is indebted to the 3,000 volunteers and supplies,” Poole said. “The need doesn’t sponsors that make the program possible. go away each year, and we need to susTo volunteer to accompany a child on tain the same level of support, despite a shopping trip or provide a backpack [economic] conditions.” full of school supplies, visit your local Poole equated the first day of school YMCA, or visit www.ymcarichmond.org to a child’s birthday, as on both days, for more information. children become aware of the possibiliIt costs approximately $150 for a child ties before them. to benefi t from the Bright Beginnings “I always tell the volunteers that experience.

Donations are accepted at donate backpacks to let their children fill local YMCAs or on their website, www. it with supplies. Not only is it fun, but it teaches young people about giving. It ymcarichmond.org. is the birthday concept – children can

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"Possibly going to The Tappahannock and enjoying fireworks on the lake!"

subject includes how to deal with grief and how to honor the patient’s wishes.

This includes how to handle spiritual issues and the wishes of family members.

Volunteers will become part of a community of support, which will include social workers, religious figures, nurses, therapists, and the patient’s family, Wichorek explained.

While volunteering with Medi Hospice may not be for everyone, Wichorek stresses that the companionship and compassion volunteers provide to patients and family members makes the entire process worthwhile.

“Our volunteer program is essential to hospice,” he said, “so send that email

or make that call, because we need you.”

The next volunteer clinic will be held in September, although volunteers can be taken at any time. Wichorek asks that interested parties contact him directly at (804) 282-4301 or awichorek@msa-corp. com for more information.

Medi Home Health and Hospice is part of the national organization known as Medical Services of America, which strives to provide a total home healthcare experience for its patients. In addition to hospice care, they also supply medical equipment, diabetes supplies, emergency assistance, and a variety of other home medical services.

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Denise C. McCreary, 43, of Chesterfield, Va., was convicted June 23 by a federal jury for submitting false and fraudulent claims for reimbursement to the Virginia Medicaid program. Neil H. MacBride, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia; Kenneth T. Cuccinelli, Attorney General of Virginia; and Michael F.A. Morehart, Special Agent- in-Charge of the FBI’s Richmond Field Office, made the announcement after the verdict was returned.

After a two-day trial in Richmond, a jury convicted McCreary of nine counts of health care fraud. Trial evidence established that McCreary owned and operated Camp Hope Youth Services, a Medicaid contracted provider of Intensive In-home Therapy Services for children and adolescents. Intensive In-home Therapy Services, one of the many mental health services offered by Medicaid in Virginia, are designed to assist youth and adolescents who are at risk of being removed from their homes, or are being returned to their homes after removal, because of significant mental health, behavioral, or emotional issues. Medicaid requires that Intensive In-home Therapy providers employ qualified metal health workers to provide a medically necessary service to at-risk children and adolescents.

McCreary billed Medicaid for services that were not reimbursable because the services did not address a child’s specific mental health issues, were not provided by qualified mental health workers, and were not provided to children who were in actual need of the offered services. McCreary also billed Medicaid for services

that were never provided.

The indictment alleges that Medicaid paid McCreary at least $601,580 that she was not entitled to receive.

At sentencing, scheduled before United States District Court Judge Henry E. Hudson for September 17, 2010, McCreary faces a maximum sentence of ten years’ incarceration and a $250,000 fine on each health care fraud count.

“We view health care fraud as a very serious crime and an office priority,” said United States Attorney Neil H. MacBride. “We will aggressively investigate and prosecute health care providers who attempt to take advantage of the system.”

Kenneth T. Cuccinelli, Attorney General of Virginia, added, “My office will not tolerate health care providers who commit fraud against the Medicaid program – the very program that the taxpayers of the commonwealth fund for some of our most vulnerable citizens. I want to personally thank the men and women of my Medicaid Fraud Control Unit, the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia, the FBI, and Virginia’s Department of Medical Assistance Services for their outstanding collaboration to bring Denise McCreary to justice.”

The case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Virginia Attorney General’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit. It is being prosecuted

by Assistant United States Attorney Michael C. Moore and Special Assistant United States Attorney Joseph E.H. Atkinson.

-courtesy of Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli’s office and the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia

Become a Chesterfield County Senior Ambassador The Chesterfield County Senior Ambassador program will be offered this fall for residents 55 and older. This unique enrichment program enables older adults to learn, stay active and contribute positively to their community. Through guest lectures, field trips and activities, participants get a “snapshot” of Chesterfield County from all angles, including culture, history, public safety, the courts, education, government, business, and health and wellness.

The program is a great way to make new friends and learn

in a casual atmosphere.

The eight-week program will be held Wednesdays, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Sept. 15 Nov. 3. Most classes will meet at the Chesterfield County Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Building, 7000 Lucy Corr Blvd.

Applications are being accepted through Aug. 6. To apply, download an application at the Senior Advocate page on the Chesterfield government website at chesterfield. gov. You may also request one by calling (804)768-7878 or e-mailing leidheiserd@ chesterfield.gov.

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Dr. Kevin Keller opened his office in Midlothian in June.

Brandermill doctor talks summer skin care ventative care, and not just treating illnesses.

PartnerMD’s concierge style offered this opspecial correspondent portunity, and Keller embraced it. r. Kevin Keller left New York in “I wanted to spend quality time with pa1985, leaving behind his roots tients and work to keep them healthy. They and family, and moved to Virdeserve better care and better attention,” he ginia. Although he had recently explained. completed his Family Practice Residency as Although Keller was able to stay in the Chief Resident in Yonkers, NY, he craved the same building and keep much of the staff mountains and the shorelines of the Comfrom his previous practice, he now sees monwealth. around 600 patients with PartnerMD as op“I took medical conferences here during posed to the 15,000 with a family practice. my residency,” Keller said, “and I just fell in This eliminates wait time, allows for same love. Plus, I enjoy fishing in my spare time, or next day appointments, and gives doctors so with the mountains on one side and the the time for in depth appointments with ocean on the other, I wanted to start a prac- their patients. tice in Virginia.”

“It is very, very important to make sure Although the move was a big one for that prevention stays at the front of the Keller, this was not the first time he had left system,” Keller said. “My goal is to become a his native state. partner with the patient, and I have the opAfter receiving his bachelor’s degree in portunity with PartnerMD.” Psychology from Queens College on Long The new practice will also allow Keller Island, he applied to medical schools abroad to pursue his other medical interests, which at the urging of a friend who was living in include dermatological disorders.

Mexico. As a result, he received his medical “This time of year, you really need to degree from the Universidad Autonoma in watch out for [sun] exposure. That is the Guadalajara, Mexico. biggest problem for our skin,” Keller said.

“If they caught you working, they threw Gone are the days of baby oil and alumiyou out of the country, so there was nothnum reflectors, he joked, but sunscreen is still ing to do but study,” Keller said. “They are the best defense against premature aging and very into humanistic medicine, treating the cancer. A sunscreen of 30 or 45 SPF should patient more than the disease, and I think be used for ultimate protection, and it should that has affected me as a doctor.” be waterproof, sweat proof, and continuously Keller used this humanistic background reapplied, Keller said. Higher SPF is recomwhen he first started traveling to Haiti 10 mended for children. years ago to provide medical assistance.

“People are more attuned [to skin “It is a life changing experience,” he said. problems]. Before, people ignored it or “People were lining up at 5 a.m., and we were afraid to see their doctor about it. The would not start seeing people until 7:30 or 8. products and cancer awareness is better, but They have few doctors, and the simplest stuff if something does not look right, you should was killing them.” definitely see a doctor,” he said.

Although Keller said the Haitian people Proper clothing also plays a large part in are “grateful and loving,” the “conditions are preventing skin cancer and premature aging. unbelievable,” in the poorest country in the Especially when at the beach, people should western hemisphere. Although he has rewear hats or use umbrellas to limit sun turned several times, political unrest and the exposure. recent earthquake have put a hold on future “With as hot as it has been, hydration is plans to return. equally important,” Keller added. “You aren’t Keller cites his background in Mexico and just sweating, water is evaporating from the Haiti as one of the reasons why he has reskin, and that affects the skin too.” Proper cently chosen to become part of PartnerMD, hydration can keep skin looking younger, as a concierge practice off of Hull Street Road well as decreasing acne breakouts. near Brandermill.

Keller’s PartnerMD office officially opened Having spent 25 years in family practice, June 14. He is located at 5001 West Village Keller wanted a more personalized approach Green Dr., Suite 209, Midlothian. to medicine, where he could focus on preBY AMANDA GALLOWAY

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Chesterfield County Administrator James J.L. Stegmaier is pleased to announce the appointment of Sarah C. Snead as deputy county administrator for human services.

Snead, formerly the director of the Chesterfield-Colonial Heights Department of Social Services, has served in an interim capacity as deputy administrator since June 2009.

“Sarah has done an outstanding job juggling the responsibilities of two critical positions for the county this past year,” Stegmaier said. “Her leadership abilities and absolute commitment to serving the public have demonstrated clearly that she is the right person for the job.”

Snead has served as director of social services since 1995. She previously was director of the King George County Department of Social Services and has a master’s degree in social work administration from Virginia Commonwealth University.

“I am extremely honored to have the opportunity to serve as the deputy county administrator for human services,” Snead said. “Not only do I care deeply for Chesterfield County, but I am particularly passionate about human services. I look forward to this new role and am excited about working with the residents of Chesterfield County.”

As a deputy county administrator, Snead will oversee the operations of many departments, including Community Corrections Services, Court Services, Extension Services, Health Department, Juvenile Detention Home, Libraries, Lucy Corr Nursing Home, Mental Health Support Services, Parks and

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Deputy County Administrator for Human Services Sarah C. Snead

Recreation, Senior Advocate, Social Services, Youth Group Home and Youth Planning and Development, as well as other responsibilities.

Snead is a member and past president of the Virginia League of Social Services Executives and a member and past board member and officer of the Blue Ridge Institute for Southern Community Service Executives.

She also serves on various boards and committees of both the Virginia Department of Social Services and Chesterfield County.

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Traffic advisory for Fourth of July celebration at Chesterfield Fairgrounds Motorists should expect heavy traffic flows near the Chesterfield County Fairgrounds on Sunday, July 4, due to the fireworks display during Comcast’s Fourth of July Celebration at the fairgrounds. Motorists can expect an increase in traffic beginning at 4:30 p.m. and are advised of the following instructions and road closures: · Motorists who don’t plan to attend the event should avoid the fairgrounds area including Route 10 between

Kingsland and Lewis roads between 4:30 and 11 p.m. · Gates open at 5 p.m. · Fireworks display begins at dark · Motorists attending the event must enter the fairgrounds from Krause Road. · Courthouse Road will be open to northbound traffic only. Southbound traffic will be closed beginning at 5 p.m. · All motorists should use available county parking at the government complex and courts buildings, L.C. Bird High School, Chesterfield

Technical Center and O.B. Gates Elementary School.

Parking lots at the government complex and courts buildings must be accessed via Lori Road or Lucy Corr Boulevard. · Handicapped parking will be at L.C. Bird High School · After the event, motorists should exit the fairgrounds northbound on Courthouse Road and westbound on Krause Road.

- courtesy of Chesterfield County Police Department

Fan Care program for Seniors begins 20th Year Due to the genersity of Dominion and its continued partnership with the Virginia Department for the Aging, Senior Connections, The Capital Area Agency on Aging is able to assist seniors with cooling equipment again this summer. Assistance is available on a limited basis to persons who need cooling equipment due to health concerns. Persons can be assisted on a first come, first serve basis.

To determine eligibility, please call the Agency’s Fan Care Hotline (804) 343-3005 and leave your name, address and phone number. A Fan Care representative will return your call. For additional information about Fan Care, please call (804) 343-3000.

The agency is advising family, friends and

neighbors to take time to check on the wellbeing of older family members and friends, especially those living alone, to insure their comfort and safety during hot weather. Senior Connections offers the following safety tips to help older adults cope with the humid temperatures: 1.Drink plenty of water to control body temperature and prevent dehydration. Do not wait until you are thirsty.

2.Limit outdoor activities. If you must go outdoors, wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing that allows your skin to keep cool.

3. If you become overheated, increase the ventilation in your home by placing a fan in a window or installing an air conditioner.

Courtesy of Sharon Moses on behalf of Senior Connections

OAKLEY from P1 sition and culture manager after 16 years of service at DSCR, with 32 total years in federal government. Her service and contributions were instrumental in moving the center from transition to full operational capacity within Business Systems Modernization.

Cutler praised Norton for her achievements, and joked about her reason for not sharing any specific stories about her: “I’m sure she has just as many to tell about me, so we’ll save those for more informal settings.”

Norton said many people in the audience had a lasting impact on her personally and professionally. Specifically, she mentioned Lippert, Cutler and Frank Lotts.

“Frank taught me, that to succeed we have to take risks, he lessened my fear of failure,” she said. “Kathy taught me to have fun and about the importance of learning about the people you work with.”

Norton took the opportunity to thank Lippert for his actions at DLA headquarters on Sept. 11, 2001, where they were both working at the time.

“As I was leaving the building, Vice Adm. Lippert was comforting everyone,” she said. “Sir, it was an honor to work with you. You always put country and people first.”

In closing, Norton thanked the work force for their support during her time on center and for the work they continue to do every

Save the Date

Free Health Seminars in July The VCU Medical Center will be offering the following free seminars during the month of July at the Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden’s Education and Library Complex, located at 1800 Lakeside Avenue.

Free parking available. Registration is required.

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July 7 | 5:30 p.m.

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Oakley retired as chief of the Research, Review and Analysis Division in June 2007, after a 36-year career at DSCR. He made considerable contributions in the areas of business process improvement and organization management on center and within the Defense Logistics Agency.

While sharing Oakley’s accomplishments with the audience, Cutler said that even though he is retired, he is still working to help develop and train employees at DSCR through the Aviation Academy.

“I want to thank those who nominated me,” Oakley said. “As someone who had never worked in a main

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line type of position – for example, as an item manager, demand planner, buyer, or weapon system support manager – it is quite an honor to receive this award.”

Oakley said he worked various management studies and special projects for over 15 commanders during his 36-year career.

“This award is really recognition of the contributions of a whole lot of people on center and in this room,” he said. “I just added a little fertilizer to the projects, gave a 10,000-foot view, and served as a cheerleader. My sincere appreciation goes out to all of you.”

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Our nation was built with many hands

BY ELIZABETH FARINA editor@midlothianexchange.com

Our nation was built with many hands – some free and others in bondage. There have been many hands that have picked up a musket or a rifle to defend the U.S. and its Constitution and there have been hands that held the many signs as is their right to free speech. There have been hands that have held down the freedoms of others and there have been hands that have flung open the doors of opportunity. There have been hands that have been clasped together in prayer. There have been hands that make others weep with their show of anger. And, there have been hands that embrace a husband, a wife, a brother, a sister, a mother, a father, or a child.

There have been hands that have created the finest art and the hands that have handled the most delicate of medical procedures. There have been hands that have penned the finest works of literature and other hands that have outlined the most difficult of equations. There have been many hands that created the manpower for industries’ assembly lines, and there have been many hands that have dug trenches and mined fuel. There have been many hands that have worked the land, planted the crops and have plucked the harvest. There are many hands that solidify business deals and some hands that do not know what the other hands are doing. There are hands that have pitched no hitters and hands that have caused penalties in the world of sports. And, there have been many hands that have shared a high five celebration for a winning score.

There have been hands that have played symphonies and hands that have climbed mountains. And, there have been gloved hands that have even touched the surface of the moon.

There have been many hands that have delivered babies, delivered boxes, and delivered produce to the grocery store where other hands have stocked the shelves or packed the bags. There have been many hands that have wrung their share of worries about the next meal and other hands who have cooked for those in need. There have been hands that wiped away tears on a playground and erased the chalkboard in the classroom. There have been hands that put out fires and other hands that have protected each of us. There have been hands that have helped change a tire or carry a heavy box for another pair of hands that are no longer strong enough to hold the weight.

There are the hands that wave hello. There are the hands that are a bit unruly with uncivil gestures. There are the hands that salute. There are idle hands and there are busy hands. And there are the hands that tenderly hold another’s hand in the final moments of life. Our nation continues to be built with many, many hands that provide a skill, a talent, and even a language. Remember the next time you place your hand over your heart when reciting the pledge that we are “one nation, under God, indivisible with liberty and justice for all.” Have a happy and safe Independence Day.

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our editorial concerning fragrances (06/24/10 edition) hit close to home today.

For years, I knew that I was sensitive to many chemical odors and had to avoid them. These chemicals include perfumes, colognes, shampoos, deoderants, cleaners, pesticides, diesel fuel and the list goes on and on. Like you, I am also blessed with a "bloodhound's nose". For years I could not understand why I had odd reactions to odors such as facial pressure (like a sudden sinus infection), or extreme sleepiness, or sometimes even fainting.

Fainting has led to broken bones and a serious concussion. After years of seeing various doctors, a specialist finally decided that the chemical odors were causing migraine symptoms and now I take two drugs to control the migraine symptoms and my days are now more normal. I only wish the general public understood how their obsession with smelling good can make life so miserable for others.

Instead of using elevators, I take the steps whenever possible. When going to meetings or to church, I try to sit off by myself or at the front of the room so that the "fumes" do not drift by so often. In small groups, I have to simply ask people to try to remember not to wear perfume or lotions but that is a very hard habit for some people to break. I shop as little as possible because stores are full of chemical odors.

Changing seats at restaurants (due to "fumes") is part of my routine. (It is a blessing to have smoke-free buildings now.) Unfortunately, I still try to avoid crowds and when a "fume" is unavoidable, I breathe through my mouth and get out of the area.

There are times when I want to strangle inconsiderate, smelly people but then I have to remember that they just don't know or understand that not everyone can tolerate their fragrances.

While waiting for a yoga class to begin recently, a lady in the room whipped out her nail polish and began to paint

her toenails...I had to leave immediately. In the winter, women constantly put lotion on their hands during the day and I feel like I'm being held at gun point when they do that. If only people would buy and use the UNSCENTED varieties of lotions, shampoos, deoderants and cleaners. As for the perfumes and colognes, I wish their users would read the ingredients and realize how many poisons they are applying to their skin but that's another topic for another day. I can't tackle that multi-billion dollar global industry today.

More exposure and more education regarding some people's chemical sensitivities to odors will possibly help cut down on the usage of the offending perfumes and colognes. Maybe your editorial today will inform some readers who will then discuss it with others and they will think twice before slathering on their daily perfume or cologne.

Thank you Sandra Church

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We lost A/C for five days at our house this past week (including the 100-degree days) and it was pretty terrible. This time of year makes me really appreciate folks who work in the HVAC field!

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There were also local businesses represented there who were enjoying a well-deserved "thank you" from Sklar Technology Partners for their participation in the donation drive benefitting the ASK (Association for the Support of Kids with Cancer) Foundation.

ASK is a nonprofit organization that lovingly labors to make the life of a child diagnosed with cancer, and their family, less traumatic. These contributors represented small businesses in the Richmond area that wanted to make a difference in their community. They were willing to band together to create a greater impact on the fight against cancer. We often hear about the philanthropic efforts of large businesses, who seem to write checks effortlessly. But, what about the local businesses that are sometimes struggling to survive in today's economy?

Sklar Technology Partners had the answer.

They asked these companies to consider making a donation which, when put together with other contributions from smaller firms, would result in a large endowment for the ASK Foundation. Led by their president, Randy Sklar, some employees of Sklar Technology Partners agreed to run in the Shamrock Marathon in exchange for promised monetary rewards, which would then be given to this charity. When asked why he joined this effort, Brett Atwood (President of Atwood Printing) explained, "Sklar Technology has always been a good steward of the community.

We knew we could get behind them and this effort as we trust their character implicitly."

It was a long journey, but Sklar Technology Partners has a reputation for being a solution provider. This time, their leadership resulted in a donated check for $10,550 and the opportunity for small businesses to make a difference despite the current financial environment. Now everyone involved is saying, "thank you!"

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James River graduate Caitlin ‘Lin’ Daffron, right, in action with the Bluecoats Drum & Bugle Corps

I was standing on the pier in Ushuaia, Argentina, the southernmost city in the world, marveling at how the tail of the Andes, the longest mountain range in the world, made its Caitlin ‘Lin’ Daffron and Heather Coley are finally dramatic dip into the deep, blue ocean. It was December (the on tour with the Bluecoats Drum & Bugle Corps. height of summer in Argentina) and 106 passengers (myself They're getting ready for their fourth competiincluded) were boarding the M.S. Andrea (an elegant cruise tion in their first week of tour. They came in third ship), so we could journey to Antarctica: the fifth largest at Charleston, W.Va.; 1st at Louisville and 1st last continent on earth. night at Bowling Green University. They have four For some, the adventure begins during their first 30 hours competitions next week, then the week of the fourth at sea. That’s when the sturdily constructed Norwegian is VERY hectic. cruise vessel travels through the Drake Passage. It runs 400 They're marching in two parades on the 4th (both miles, from Cape Horn to the Antarctic Peninsula, where in Massachusetts), and one in Rhode Island on the relatively tame sea swells can climb to over six stories high, 5th, as well as two competitions. Caitlin advised yesas the unbridled water whirlwinds around the continent. terday that she had no idea what day it was or where The passage is named after Sir Francis Drake, whose ship was they were. What she wanted most was to do laundry! blown off course by whipping winds in 1578; but that was – courtesy of Jane Daffron before Dramamine and satellite imagery were invented.

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Johann Wolfgang von Goethe has a famous quote: "Man com/event can withstand anything except a succession of ordinary days." It explains why people journey to this wilderness of FASHION from P1 ocean and ice. They’d rather directly experience Antarctica’s Again fashion extravaganpeople in.” za…are two examples of the wonders first-hand, than take 1,000 virtual journeys there on their IPAD or Travel Channel.

Humphrey, who founded artistic magic and magAntarctica is one of the most surreal places on the planet.

Art Space, the gallery that nificence that Art6 Gallery become Art6, 16 years ago, brings to Richmond,” Eileen It will hook you the first time you see a giant tabular aquahopes the proceeds from Un- Abbott, an Art6 board mem- marine blue or rare bottle green iceberg reflecting off the bound will keep the gallery ber and participant in Worn tranquil inland waters, or witness a whale, rise to the water’s open, allowing for future ex- Again said. “Art is delight and surface for life-giving air, and make a graceful tail dive back into the frigid waters. hibits that push the creative happiness for the eyes, soul, To enjoy your cruise, you must understand Antarctica’s envelope. Due to current and brain. Art6 is a gem for unique personality. To begin with, it’s the driest, coldest and economic conditions, Art6, our area because it brings like many local galleries, is that special sparkle of joy and highest continent on earth. The oldest rock ever discovered there was 3.93 billion years old, and it has never been home struggling to remain open. sunshine and inner serenity to any indigenous people. Its ice sheet would cover the size of “I love this building and that enhances people's lives, the United States 14 times, and it contains 2/3 of our planet's I want to stay here,” Humminds, and spirits.” precious fresh water supply. During the summer months, the phrey said. “The location is Unbound with run from sun burns brightly 20 hours per day. so versatile. We have dance July 2 – July 30. The Worn In short, there are no "ordinary" days in Antarctica. groups, stand up comedy, Again fashion show will take During your cruise, you’ll learn even more exciting facts and a capella concerts here. place on July 2, beginning about Antarctica, a continent where mere survival defies the The acoustics are great for at 7 pm. Tickets are $5 at odds. Be sure to wave to the playful penguins you pass, who musicians - the sound rever- the door, and donations are resemble humanoid toddlers in tuxedos from afar. They are berates off of our skylights.” welcome.

Antarctica’s krill-loving ambassadors.

Humphrey hopes that this Art6 is located at 6 East SOME TRIP HIGHLIGHTS: versatility will offer a perfect Broad Street in Richmond.

PENGUIN ISLAND creative backdrop for Worn Regular hours include Our first Zodiac (an auxiliary watercraft) stop was at Again and Unbound.

Saturday from 12 – 4 pm Penguin Island, a former stratovolcanic area located on the "The Unbound altered and every first Friday of the southeast coast of King George Island, in Antarctica's Shetbook exhibit…and the Worn month, from 6 – 10 pm.

land Islands. Over 8,000 breeding pairs of Chinstrap penguins and roughly 4,000 Adelie penguins call the mile-long island home in the summertime, when tourists walk among them on their way to Deacon Peak. The Adelie penguin and the well-insulated Emperor Penguin, who can ingest 30 pounds of food at a time, are the only two penguins to breed on continental Antarctica.

PAULET ISLAND James Clark Ross, a Briton, who went on expedition from 1839-43, discovered Paulet Island, a small circular-shaped volcanic island rising from the Weddell Sea. The island is one of the most visited sites because over 100,000 Adelies nest there, southern giant petrels fly majestically above you and the ship Antarctic sank there in 1903, crushed by pack ice.

WHALER'S BAY Not every explorer came to Antarctica to do scientific research. A great deal of economic exploitation of Antarctica's marine life resources also took place. In 1906, the Norwegian-Chilean whaling factory ship Gobernador Bories used this bay as a base. Great Britain claimed the island in 1908, when it became part of the Falklands Island Dependency, and the Norwegian Hektor whaling company was granted a 21-year lease. When prices of whale oil fell, it closed operations in 1931. The oil tanks, which still contained fuel, were destroyed by Britain during World War II, to prevent German vessels using Deception Island as a refueling depot. The British continued to occupy some of the Norwegian buildings at Station B until December 5, 1967 when a volcanic eruption necessitated rapid evacuation.

PORT LOCKROY Family members and friends will find it thrilling to receive mail stamped and sent from Port Lockroy, Antarctica. The old British "Base A”, designated an Historic Site and Monument under the Antarctic Treaty, is open in the Antarctic summer and was one of a series of secret British government outposts that monitored enemy activity during World War II. One could call it a "tourist trap" because it's the only place on the trip where you can purchase Antarctic items (selection is limited!) and post mail which can take up to six months to arrive in the States.

DECEPTION ISLAND No visit is complete without walking the black volcanic beach to Pendulum Cove where you can bathe in hot spring water, but there's a catch. Deception Island is seismically active and its last eruption was in 1992. You step into hot water as soon the Zodiac approaches land, which comes as quite a surprise.

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Local band Conditions signs, CD to be released in September

Local band Conditions played at the National last Friday to the hometown crowd. Members Brandon Roundtree, Corey Thomas, Alex Howard, Ryan Tinsley, and Jason Marshall also signed with Good Fight Records and will release their new CD in September. For more information, visit myspace.com/conditionsband

Due to a technical error the Wasabi puzzle is a double-dose this week. Now, invite your neighbor to a challenge of double sudoku!

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FRIDAY, JULY 2 Genworth Financial 27th Annual Independence Day Concert - Join us for an All-American evening of music, fireworks and family fun. Celebrate Freedom will feature children’s activities and a concert by the United States Air Force Heritage of America Band. The free event starts at 6:30 pm, with the concert beginning at 7:30 pm. Fireworks start at approximately 8:45 pm. Parking is free. Food vendors on site.

No pets, please.

Support YMCA Bright Beginnings by becoming a Backpack Buddy! You can donate a backpack full of supplies to help a child start the school year ready to learn. Stop by the Midlothian Family YMCA, 737 Coalfield Road, beginning July 1 for a school-specific supply list or visit www.ymcarichmond. org/brightbeginnings to learn how you can help brighten a child’s world.

Western Chesterfield Business Alliance summer social at Capital Ale House in the Village of Midlothian from 5:30 to 7:30pm sponsored

by Village Bank. This is the first of WCBA's new program of regular bi-monthly social events. We will be having socials on the first Thursday of every odd month at Capital Ale House for the rest of 2010. So make sure to add these to your calendars.

Appetizers will be provided courtesy of Village Bank's sponsorship of this event.

Sponsorship opportunities are available for future socials, please let us know if you are interested. Cash bar for all of Capital Ale's great brews. The next general "morning" meeting of the WCBA will be Thursday, August 5th. This event is open to all WCBA members and their guests. Prospective members of the WCBA are also welcome. For more information, email info@wcba.biz

SATURDAY, JULY 3 Kick off your Independence Day celebrations at the Richmond Kickers Independence Day Bash. Festivities begin at 11 a.m. at Richmond City Stadium and will feature a Splash Zone, inflatables, delicious food and live music.

The Kickers professional soccer game will highlight the event as the Kickers host the Charleston Battery at 1 p.m.

Admission is $4 per ticket before 12:30 p.m. and parking is free. Beat the heat in the Kickers one-of-a-kind Splash Zone, featuring a 40-foot long slip ‘n slide, dunk tank, water balloons and more. Take advantage of delicious and affordable concessions. In addition, fans young in age and young at heart can enjoy soccer competitions on the field, games, Most Patriotic Fan Contest, moonbounces, face-painting, contests and the longest inflatable ob-

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Brandermill annual Fourth of July Parade and Fireworks display. The parade steps off from Swift Creek Middle School at 10 a.m. and will travel down Millridge Parkway to Sunday Park. The parade theme, “Batter Up Brandermill,” pays tribute to baseball with Grand Marshal Nutzy, the mascot for the Richmond Flying Squirrels, leading the way. After the parade ends at Sunday Park, the festivities begin in earnest at 1 p.m.

The Brandermill-based band Phat Cat will be on hand and dancing is encouraged. Free hotdogs and sodas will be served by Boy Scout Troop 2890 and the Brandermill Region Men’s Club will slice ice cold watermelon for festival-goers. There will be a watermelon-eating contest, facepainting, balloon sculptures, and all-you-caneat popcorn. The fireworks display, a longstanding Brandermill tradition, will light up the sky over Sunday Park beginning at 9:15 p.m.

Huguenot Fire Department presents an evening of spectacular fireworks in Powhatan for the 2nd Annual Independence Day Celebration at The Jacques Gits Farm, 2693 Rocky Oak Farm Powhatan. $15/ Car Load; $10/ Car

Load with Donation to The Food Bank. 5 pm until sunset Bands are Union Pacific (classic rock)and Neon Moon Band (country). Food provided by Gregory's Grill, Turner's BBQ, Papa Johns and Hot Diggity Dog Wagon and Cherry Hill Ice Cream.

Face painting and fun for the whole family. Sponsors: Central Virginia Bank; Frisby's Restaurant; Gits Masonry and Framing Independence Day Parade & Festival - Parham Road Independence Day parade and festival will be a great event to celebrate America's birthday. The parade begins at 10 a.m. and will be followed by a festival at 2101 N. Parham Road from 11 a.m.- 3 p.m.

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Monticello July 4 Ceremony - The 48th annual Independence Day Celebration and Naturalization Ceremony at Thomas Jefferson's home will feature the swearing-in of new U.S. citizens, remarks by a guest speaker, and music by the Charlottesville Municipal Band. This event on Monticello's West Lawn, which begins at 10 a.m., is FREE and open to the public.

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Club squad a melting pot of area teams

BY SARA PAGE spage@midlothianexchange.com

ON YOUR TIME (send your sports news to sports@midlothianexchange.com) Kickers host Independence Day bash The Richmond Kickers will get the Independence Day holiday weekend started with an Independence Day bash. Festivities begin at 11 a.m., on Saturday, July 3 at Richmond City Stadium and will feature a Splash Zone, inflatables, food and live music. The Kickers professional soccer game will highlight the event as the Kickers host the Charleston Battery at 1 p.m. Admission is $4 per ticket before 12:30 p.m., and parking is free. More information at RichmondKickers.com.

-courtesy of the Richmond Kickers

Paintball facility offers decompression In keeping with the Army’s Warrior Adventure Quest Program, Fort Lee’s Family, Moral Welfare and Recreation has just opened an approximately 37,500 square foot, state-of-theart paintball facility that features an urban speed course, inflatable objects and wooden beams.

The facility, which can accommodate 30 people at a time, was designed with the idea of soldiers using it for team-building, according to Matthew Haug, FMWR recreation specialist and Better Opportunity for Single Soldiers advisor. Haug said that the facility will be used for units coming back from deployments.

“The WAQ is a ‘reset’ training tool designed to introduce soldiers to activities that serve as alternatives to aberrant behaviors often associated with accidents involving recently re-deployed soldiers,” said John O’Sullivan, Outdoor Recreation program manager at the Army’s FMWR Command. He said activities like paintball present coping outlets to help soldiers realize their own new levels of normal and “move on,” or reset, after deployments.

The Army Warrior Adventure Quest Program was developed in 2008 following an address from then Under Secretary of Defense, the Honorable David S.C. Chu, before the Senate Armed Services Personnel Subcommittee. Chu spoke about soldiers redeploying from combat operations engaging in risky, adrenaline seeking activities that may contribute to destructive behaviors and suggested development of recreation activities at installations as healthy alternatives.

Army installations all over the world have initiated adrenaline-boosting activities such as whitewater rafting, mountain trail bike riding, rock-wall climbing, and sky-diving. Fort Lewis, Wash., has already initiated decompression outlets such as bungee jumping.

The new paint-ball facility here is the first of such high-octane adventures for soldiers. The facility is available for the public to rent Monday through Saturday by appointment only. Participants can have groups of six to 30 people at a time, SPORTS P9

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The Kickers U15 Elite girls' soccer team members play on nine different high school teams during the spring season, but come summer and fall, the group is back together having a blast and playing tough soccer. Pictured are, in front, from left, Jayden Metzger and Gina D'Orazio; second row, Lindsay Wilkins, Katie Venck, Lizzy Patrick, Allison Bortell, Alyson Brown and Kelsey Singh; third row, Blayne Fink, Christina Corbin, Jordan Davis, Kelly Kampfmueller, Elena Wirz and Miranda Carlson. Absent when photo was taken was Maison Hasse and Alex Pinkleton.

To call the Kickers U15 Elite girls’ soccer team a melting pot of the microcosm that is the local soccer scene is no stretch of the imagination.

The team welcomes representatives from nine Richmond area high schools on both sides of the river. Though one would think playing against each other during the high school season might prove harmful, the team is no less unified when they’re back on the same side of the ball for the travel/club fall and summer seasons.

“We all get along really well, and when we all play each other in high school it’s really fun,” co-captain Alyson Brown said.

“We always go the hardest against each other,” co-captain Katie Venck added.

High school teams represented when the team plays together include James River, Cosby, Midlothian, Manchester, Deep Run, Hanover, Atlee, Colonial Forge and Maggie Walker Governor’s School. These girls, mighty as they may be indiSOCCER P8

Paul brothers write the book on their athletic success focus on baseball,” BSH varsity football head coach and assistant principal Mike Henderson nother chapter played out in the lives said. of brothers Connor and Gavin Paul Gavin started the next chapter of his football this year; and they seem to be writing career – the one where he finds himself on the the book on success. field in a huddle and looks up to realize that his In one year, the brothers won, not one but two, brother isn’t there – a little early. But injuries State championship games, earned two conferstarted to take their toll on the small team, and ence- and three state-level awards, and set four Connor just couldn’t stay away. school records.

“A couple of games into the year, he asked if Yet, the two remain as down-to-earth and mu- he could come back out, and we were struggling tually supportive as they were in the last chapter. with numbers at that time, and I could see that he The Paul brothers held State championship missed it, but I said, ‘I’m not going to make any trophies as athletes, on both the varsity football guarantees about playing time or about you even and baseball teams, at Blessed Sacrament Hugue- getting out on the field,’” Henderson said. “He not Catholic School during the 2009-2010 seasaid, ‘I don’t care. I want to help my brother win a sons, which will make for a lot of stories around State championship. I’ll be a practice player.’” the grill as they get older. But almost overshadowConnor took on a supporting roll as scout ing the game trophies is the story of how the two team captain, a special team’s player, and as the even remained on the same teams third-string wide receiver. this year.

Gavin, meanwhile, had a great year defenConnor and Gavin have sively as a free safety. been playing sports as long “He anchored the as anyone can remember. secondary for us,” Football has always been Connor said. “There’s Gavin’s sport of choice, while a de facto rule in our Connor stuck with baseball. league where they Still, as community members in a small school, both brothers played both sports from their first opportunity.

Older by one year, Connor made his mark, during his freshman year, as a wide receiver, on the junior varsity football team.

He moved into a prominent role on the varsity team during his sophomore year and started every game during the Knights’ undefeated 2008 regular season. But when he turned in his uniform, after a disappointing loss in the State championship game, it was with the understanding that he would not be returning for his senior year.

“He just said, ‘Thanks for everything,’ and it was kind of a given that he wasn’t going to play. He wanted to

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have to give an award to somebody from each team. So, one team that didn’t have many players got the [first-team all-conference] award ahead of Gavin, but I feel like he made first [team].”

The brothers tasted their first State championship together on Nov. 21, with a win over Isle of Wright in the Virginia Independent School Division III championship.

Here is where you might expect the next twist in the plot – an injury or a team that can’t be fielded due to lack of players or funding – because one selling point that brought Gavin to BSH as a 9th grader was a succulent fruit dangled before him.

As an 8th grader, Gavin was already a contributing player on the Midlothian High School junior varsity baseball squad. His brother and his parents – Patrick and Luann Paul – were hoping he’d choose BSH for his high school years, but it was important to all of them that he want to go to the private school in Powhatan.

Enter Anderson.

The coach saw a potential leader for both the football and baseball teams and for the school community as a whole. It was Anderson who planted the seed of how exciting it would be to PAUL P8

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Connor, left, and Gavin Paul celebrate the VISAA Division III state football championship, the first of two state titles the brothers would win together in the 2009-2010 season.

New law targets student-athlete concussions

BY ALLI ATAYEE Capital News Service

With a new year of high school sports just around the corner, the Virginia Department of Health wants to make sure student-athletes know there is no such thing as a “mild” concussion.

Even a “ding” – “getting your bell rung” – or what may seem to be a slight bump or blow to the head can be serious, according to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Concussions are an injury caused by a hit to the head that disrupts the way the cells in the brain normally work. They are one of the most commonly reported injuries in children and adolescents who participate in sports and recreation activi-

ties.

During this year’s legislative session, Sen. Ralph Northam, D-Norfolk, introduced Senate Bill 652, which says: “The Board of Education shall develop and distribute to each local school division guidelines on policies to inform and educate coaches, student-athletes, and their parents or guardians of the nature and risk of concussions, criteria for removal from and return to play, and risks of not reporting the injury and continuing to play.”

The school divisions must then create “policies and procedures for the identification and handling of suspected concussions in student-athletes.”

“The more we know about concussions, the more we know that it is not safe if you

return to play before the initial concussion is healed,” Northam said during a February press conference in support of his proposal.

The bill won unanimous approval from the General Assembly and was signed into law by Gov. Bob McDonnell on April 11.

It requires athletes and their parents or guardians to review information on the short-term and long-term health effects of concussions. They then must sign a statement acknowledging that they have received that information.

Northam, a pediatric neurologist, has treated many high school athletes with concussions. He said many of the visits have a recurring theme: Parents tell Northam that their children are great

athletes and that it’s important for them to be on the field for the big game.

“We have an increase in pressure to have our athletes return to play,” the senator said.

This law will relieve some of the pressure on players, coaches and parents, by establishing requirements for those who have possibly suffered a concussion.

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“I ended up looking like a genius,” Anderson laughed.

The BSH baseball team fielded just 10 players, only nine of whom had any varsity game experience. Admittedly not in a great position – “I thought we had a stronger team last year,” Gavin said – the team took it the proverbial one game at a time.

After a decent start, the team exploded for the middle and end of the season.

“We played [Virginia High School League Group

AAA regular season District champions] Manchester High school,” BSH head baseball coach James Poore said. “They beat us 10-0, but it was good for our kids to see players like that … We came out of the game saying, ‘We’re OK.’ It gave us a lot of confidence I think.”

According to Connor and Gavin, the team stayed pretty relaxed all season. They made the playoffs and continued rolling from there.

“It was a really special season,” Poore said. “The number one thing about this team is they never ever thought they should lose. It

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Gavin Paul breaks free of the defense on a rush.

got them through a lot of close games.”

The Knights averaged nine runs per game, thanks in part to the first two on the line up card – Connor and Gavin.

A .329 hitter, Connor took the lead off role. He was followed by Gavin, who led the team offensively. He averaged .427, had 18 RBI, 32 hits and nine doubles. “[Connor] was tough in the lead off spot. He can run and bunt. If he hadn’t accepted that role, I don’t know if we’d scored nine runs [per game average],” Poore said. “Then, you know, as a pitcher, you face Connor and right off the bat, you’re having a bad day; and then you get to face Gavin right behind him.”

Defensively, the brothers were leaders for the Knights as well. Gavin played another solid year at shortstop, earning first-team, all-conference and second-team, all-state honors. Connor had an astounding year on the mound, pitching 53 1/3 innings with a 7-2 record and 70 strikeouts. He leaves the school as the record holder for career wins (17), season strikeouts (70), career innings pitched (151 2/3), and career strikeouts (160).

A State championship – and a good book – wouldn’t be complete without a little drama, of course, and the excitement began in the semifinals for the Knights.

After three consecutive seasons of having their season draw to a close in the

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State semifinals, the team was ready to move on. But the semifinals, as has become the norm, brought a little bad luck for the Knights.

“I don’t usually cover the bag on steals [at second], and then I had to [in the semifinals], and I kind of remembered at the last minute, and I was running over trying to make it,” Gavin recalled.

“I caught [the ball], and I was sort of out of position, because I started late. I didn’t want to look really bad and miss the tag because it was a nice throw, so I had to stop him somehow. My right hand, I don’t know what it was doing, but it wasn’t close enough [to the bag], so I just put my face in front of the guy, and I guess it busted open my eye.

“The first pitch of the next inning, the ball hit me and hit my hand and pushed it back in my eye,” he added.

“He had a swollen eye in the championship game,” Connor said.

Even with a swollen eye, Gavin turned in another fine performance from the shortstop position in the championship game, and helped his brother close the door on Carlisle.

“I hadn’t had a ball hit to me all game and then two balls are hit to me in the first two pitches [of the 7th inning],” Gavin said. “I was told if anyone gets on base, I’m going on [as pitcher], and I was in the bullpen throwing with Eddie [Johnson], and I wasn’t really throwing strikes …”

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Connor Paul hurls a pitch to home plate.

“He made a couple nice plays, is what he’s trying to say,” Connor laughed. “The first two outs of the inning, he made it. They were hit right to him. One took a bad hop, but he stayed with it and got the guy for the first out.”

Connor pitched the complete game and allowed only two hits in a 2-1 win over Carlisle for the baseball State championship. He was named first-team all-conference, first-team all-state and VISAA Division III Player of the Year. Connor will play baseball at Hampden-Sydney College in the fall.

Gavin, meanwhile, has one more year with the Knights.

And the school couldn’t be

happier to have him back.

“It’s been good for the program,” Poore said.

“They’re just really good baseball players and great kids … They’ve meant so much to the program …

You’re lucky to have one kid [like them] in the time that you coach, but to have two [at the same time], it’s just great. I’m going to miss Connor a lot, and I’m lucky I’ve got Gavin back. When he graduates, I’ll miss him too.”

Meanwhile, their audience waits patiently for them to pen the next chapter.

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vidually on their high school teams, lift a beckoning torch for soccer fans to see some great soccer when they’re together.

The core of this team has been intact since the U12 level where they won the state cup final. The next year they were in the top four. The year after that they went to the finals again.

Last year, they were still in the top four club travel teams in the state. Together they have also won the Virginia Club Champions League in their division during each of the last three years.

“It’s a very, very good team,” head coach Ihor Dotsenko said. “All the girls get along really well with each other, and I think they all love to be part of this team; and they have a great attitude.”

The team plays together during the fall and summer seasons and say that they are so close, it’s like playing with family.

“Over Thanksgiving [two PHOTO COURTESY OF BRIAN GEISZLER years ago] we went to Disney The MYSL Blue Flames won the U12 Girls Sky Division at the seventh annual Sun Cup Recreational Soccer Tournament over the SOCA Orange World for a tournament. That Independence, 1-0 in overtime, on June 6. Pictured are, in front, from left, Coach Matt Meinhardt, Erin Geiszler, Kelsey McDanial, Mia Meinhardt, Sam was probably one of the most Anto, Gabby Walkey, Callie Dance, Sarah Wescott, Emily Rippy and Coach Dave Wescott; and back row, Alissa Neudeck, Isabella Davis, Sariyah Pearson, fun times we’ve had together,” Brook Oberbroeckling, Farah Ahmed and Molly Mahoney.

Brown said. “All of our tournaments are always so much fun, just staying in the hotel together.”

That they have fun when they’re together is no question.

Giggles permeate the air along with shouts of encouragement and the awarding of nicknames. Individual handshakes mark the team’s closeness when they take the field.

“We all have handshakes with each other,” Brown explained. “There’s a lot of different ones. At the beginning of every half, when we go on the field, you can just see everybody doing handshakes.”

“I do the Spiderman with Jayden Metzger, and we have our midfield triangle,” Venck added by way of example.

According to their coach, the players represent a good blend of strengths, which allows them to mesh very well on the travel team.

“I think, on the girls’ side, this is one of the best teams PHOTO COURTESY OF REALLIFESTUDIOS.NET that we’ve ever had in the club.

The Pirates won the Huguenot Little League World Series for the Majors division last month. Pictured are, in front, from left, Lance Martin, Andy They definitely play very good Unmussig, Kyle Brumbaugh, Lukas Holland, Brett Roessler and Matthew Nelson; second row, Nicholas McCauley, Matt Dingus, Jax Taylor, Matt soccer and … they seem to Brassington, Tony Lombardozzi, Mason Rawls and Bryson Layne; and back row, Coach Brooks Nelson, Manager Brian Brumbaugh, Coach Bryan make the transition [from high Brassington. school soccer] in a flawless way,” Dotsenko said.

CONCUSSIONS from P7 behavior, thinking or physi- a concussion and return More information can be sUp/youth.html. care provider and receives So with all the evidence cal function needs prompt to their original level of found on the internet at any The Virginia Department written clearance from that medical attention,” Remley performance, if the initial pointing more toward the club of the following sites: of Rehabilitation Services professional to return to team being the central part of said. injury is recognized and The Virginia Depart(www.vadrs.org) and the play. the girls’ soccer lives, it flips the She wants students to managed properly,” Remley ment of Health has inforBrain Injury Association Supporters of the new question to how do they then know that if they continue said. mation about concussions of Virginia (www.biav.net) law include State Health to play after sustaining a The first step under the and other injuries at www. also have information about mesh with their respective high Commissioner Karen school teams? concussion, they are risking new law is for the VirPreventInjuriesVA.com. brain injuries.

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Cosby to host annual football camp The Cosby High School football team will host the fourth annual Cosby Youth Football Camp.

The Youth/Junior High camp will take place Aug. 2-4 from 5:30-8 p.m. at Cosby High School. Athletes participating in flag through senior football (ages 6-14) for the Chesterfield Quarterback League or other area leagues are eligible for the camp.

Camp cost is $50 per player. Space is limited.

Camp registration will be conducted via mail.

Applications can be obtained at cosbytitans.com and mailed to Cosby High School, Coach Pete Mutascio – Football Camp, 14300 Fox Club Parkway, Midlothian, VA 23112.

This is a non-contact camp that will give all players, regardless of their experience or skill level, a chance to improve their skills for the game of football. Cosby varsity football head coach Pete Mutascio and his staff, team with area coaches to direct the campers through a variety of agility and position specific drills that will allow them to improve their fundamentals and all-around athletic ability.

All campers will have the opportunity to work on both an offensive and defensive position. Coaches are also available for kickers and long-snappers. The timing of the camp gives the players a great chance to get into playing shape right before pre-season training camp.

For more information contact Coach Mutascio at (804) 639-8340 ext 8543.

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Hamburgers, hotdogs, Gatorade and water will be sold for $1 and all proceeds go to benefit Special Olympics Virginia. For more information, contact jmatkins@vcu. edu or etaylor@vcu.edu.

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Midlothian lacrosse players, team honored The Midlothian High School club lacrosse program earned several awards this season.

For the second year in a row, the team earned the Central Virginia Lacrosse Officials Association/U.S. Lacrosse Sportsmanship award. With a 16-4 record (30-9 in its first two seasons) the team was the Richmond Area Lacrosse League’s regular season champion and tournament runner up. The team finished third in the state club invitational.

Individual awards went to the following players: Cabell Wilburn won the impact player award – an award given by the team; Adam Borgogelli won the coaches award – an award given by the team; David Lessard was named most outstanding defensive player; Jay Morgan was named most outstanding offensive player; Phil Yesbeck won the 2010 leadership award; and Adam Hamner, Kyle Swan, Wilburn and Blake Dunn were named to the RALL all-star team. Wilburn was also named RALL all-star game most valuable player.

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The Midlothian High School club lacrosse team earned multiple awards in the Richmond Area Lacrosse League this season.

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The Clover Hill High School football team held a golf tournament and fundraiser on June 16. Over 70 players participated, along with former Clover Hill students, area officials, and coaches and players from other schools.

the front in the final stages of the event, passing Brad Davis and Buzz Moore as -courtesy of Greg Barnard they crossed the line to take the checkers. Davis took second with Moore placWoolridge football ing third. Cameron Wood registration opens took fourth with Tommy The Woolridge Athletic Association began accepting Chambers rounding out the registration for the fall foot- top five.

Shayne Lockhart grabbed ball program on Thursday, his fourth win of the season June 10.

The final registration date in the first 50-lap main event in the Late Model division. is July 8 from 7-8:30 p.m.

Chris Dodson placed second -courtesy of Pete Mutascio/Cosby at the Foxcroft clubhouse with Eddie Johnson, Chris High School and is for participants ages Hopkins and Brad Davis 6-13 as of July 31. Players will be sized for uniforms at rounding out the top five.

First Midlo basketball Dodson turned around registration. camp to be held and picked up his second Residents of the WoolThe first Midlothian Girls’ win of the season in the Basketball Camp will be held ridge and Clover Hill elementary school districts are second 50-lap Late Model at Midlothian High School event. Steve Zuskin finished Aug. 2-6, from 9 a.m. – noon eligible to participate and second with Lockhart comfor girls ages 8-13. The cost birth certificates must be ing back from an early race presented for registration. for the camp is $80 and The cost to participate is incident to place third. Branspace is limited to 50 particidon Hendrick and Chris pants. For more information $100 for flag football and Hopkins rounded out the $160 for tackle football. contact Midlothian girls’ top five.

For more information varsity basketball head coach Mike Ganoe captured his Farah Allen at farah_allen@ and a registration form visit third win of the season in the association website at ccpsnet.net.

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Ganoe passed then-race tion.org.

-courtesy of Peter Duff/Woolridge leader Justin Dunkham Monacan offers Athletic Association with 14 laps to go and went football camp on to grab the checkers The Monacan High Hite picks up with Dunkham coming in School varsity football second. Jason Beck placed program will host its annual first career win The first win in racing is third with Justin Ganoe and camp July 14-15 from 6always the sweetest.

Ethan Ayers rounding out 8:30 p.m.

For Jamie Hite, his first the top five.

The camp is free for kids Southside Speedway will ages 8-13. Those interested career win came last Friday night at Southside Speedway be off July 2, but will be should send a completed in the U-Car division. back in action on Friday, registration form to MoHite took the green flag July 9 with First Responders/ nacan High School, attn: from the pole and never Christmas in July night.

Coach Danny Parsons, For more details on the 11501 Smoketree Dr., Rich- looked back, holding off event, updated points and mond, VA 23236. A registra- division points leader Mike Chapman at the line final race results, visit southtion form and more inforsidespeedway.com. mation can be obtained by with David Kerns coming e-mailing michaelparis602@ home third. Austin Dodge -courtesy of John McLeod/Southside Speedway and Frank Silva took comcast.net.

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RIR’s Fritz presents his Sports Boosters “This feels great to win fantasy picks one here,” the 18-year old Maybe your NASCAR Hite said following the win.

Shaka Smart to host “It was a good handling car fantasy racing team isn’t doing so hot this year. You’ve basketball camps and Rick Townsend really possibly hit a mid-season Shaka Smart will host helped me out tonight. We slump and are looking for a three boys’ basketball camps were able to have a good way to climb the standings. this summer at the VCU start there at the beginning Siegel Center. Session dates and just kept it up front and Perhaps you’re already doing well but want to make are July 12-15 and July 26did not look back.” sure you keep the mo29. Each session will run Jason Higgenbottom mentum going. Richmond Monday-Thursday, from 9 made a last-turn, last-lap International Raceway a.m. to 5 p.m. Cost of camp pass for the lead and the president Doug Fritz wants is $200 per session which win in the CHAMP Karts includes a camp T-shirt, bas- division, picking up his first fans to be the champions of ketball and lunch each day. victory of the 2010 season.

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Fritz’s picks will be online every week at the track’s website. Although he’s no expert, and doesn’t recommend fans use his advice in Las Vegas, he does have some credibility, having spent 10 years in Daytona Beach working with NASCAR before coming over to International Speedway Corporation.

Fritz has been the president of Richmond International Raceway since 1999.

Each week, Fritz will provide a video discussion of several drivers to watch in the upcoming race and reasons why they are serious contenders for the checkered flag.

Tickets are still available for the Sept. 10-11 racing weekend at Richmond International Raceway. Tickets start at $40 for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series’ main event and can be purchased at rir.com or by calling (866) 455-RACE (7223).

3-on-3 Summer Hoops Tournament: July 24-25 beginning at 8 a.m. each day.

Allen & Allen Hoopla 3-on-3 provides a playground not only for the die-hard basketball player, but also the weekend warrior. Basketball is the main attraction, but the interactive area, music, food, and a festival set up adds to the enjoyment for participants and spectators alike. Registration is $80-100 per team. The event takes place at 5000 Dominion Blvd., Glen Allen.

houses of the Citie of Henricus, you have a chance to relive your childhood with plenty of messy mud on hand. Registration is $10-35.

The event is located at Henricus Historical Park, 251 Henricus Park Rd., Chester.

Anthem Moonlight Ride: Aug. 21, registration begins at 6 p.m. with the ride to follow at 8 p.m. The event concludes at 12 a.m. Howl at the full moon and celebrate the joy of cycling at the inaugural Anthem Moonlight Ride.

Let your wild side show Richmond International by decorating your bike Dragon Boat Festival: July and winning the best bike 31 beginning at 9 a.m. costume award. There will Dragon boats are 40-foot also be prizes for the best human-powered canoes decorative lights for your decorated with ornate bike. Registration is $10-35.

Chinese dragon heads. Led The race will take place at by the rhythmic beat of a Sports Backers Stadium, drum, teams consisting of 20 100 Avenue of Champions, synchronized paddlers, one Richmond. drummer, and one steersperson race the canoes 500 Patrick Henry Half meter down the river. Social Marathon: Aug. 28, packet groups and businesses alike pick-up begins at 5:30 a.m. embrace the sport of dragon Named for Hanover Counboating because it builds ty’s famous Colonial-era camaraderie and a sense of patriot, Patrick Henry, who “team” through participaproclaimed the Revolutiontion in the sport. Registraary War’s rallying cry, “give tion is $1,000-1,700 per me liberty or give me death,” boat. The event takes place the 13.1-mile race starts and at Rocketts Landing, 5000 finishes in Poor Farm Park Old Osbourne Turnpike, in Hanover County, travers-courtesy of Richmond Interna- Richmond. ing both rolling countryside tional Raceway and Ashland’s scenic railroad Henricus Dauber Dash: district. Registration is $45Upcoming Sports Aug. 7 beginning at 9 a.m.

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Dementia and Communication July 12 at 6:30 P.M. Light refreshments will be served.

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PAMPLIN SCHOLARSHIP Kristen Melissa Herceg is the recipient of the 2010 Pamplin Leader Award at Clover Hill High School. The Pamplin Leader is a one-year, $1000 tuition scholarship to Virginia Tech. It is presented annually to a top student from each public high school in Virginia. It was established by Robert B. Pamplin, Sr. (VT, Class of '33) and Robert B. Pamplin, Jr., to acknowledge students with a record of outstanding academic achievement that is balanced with a commitment to community service and leadership experience.

Kristen graduated from The Chesterfield County Mathematics and Science High School at Clover Hill.

She received the President's Educational Award, Cavalier Medal, CVIAAA Athletic Leadership Award, West Point Leadership Award, Service Award, and was voted 1st team All-District for soccer. Kristen has participated in Virginia Girls State, the Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership Conference, and the Virginia High School League Leadership Conference. During her senior year she was Beta Club president, Edi-

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CELEBRATING THEIR ANNIVERSARY Sisters Isabella Jenkins, 5 "and 5/8" and Lola Jenkins, 3, dig into a cold watermelon on a very hot day!

EAGLE SCOUT Michael Moore Jr. of troop 1829 in Midlothian, recently attained the rank of Eagle Scout. Moore, pictured right, has been active in scouting for 12 years and attended Philmont Scout Ranch last summer.

His Eagle project was to design and rebuild an open horse stall into an enclosed equipment shed for St Cyprian of Carthage Orthodox Church on Huguenot Springs Rd. - submitted by Lynn Moore Midlothian residents LaTika and Quenton Lee celebrated their 14th wedding anniversary on June 29. Happy anniversary!

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DIRECTOR OF CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION POSITION #00280 Chesterfield County Public Schools is re cruiting for the position of Director of Curriculum and Instruction. Position is responsible for providing direct assistance to the Chief Academic Officer to develop a system of curriculum, assessment and instructional management. Position will provide leadership to Instructional Specialists and Teacher Consultants in developing, implementing, coordinating, monitoring and revising K-12 curriculum, instruction and assessment throughout the division.

Qualifications include extensive knowledge of the principles, concepts and methodologies of curriculum and instruction; Virginia Standards of Learning; research-based instructional strategies and implementation; and state and federal law. Considerable knowledge of best practices in instructional technology, gifted education and exceptional education; budgeting; fiscal management and the securing of special funding sources for various curriculum areas is needed. Demonstrated ability to apply best practices in instructional technology, gifted education and exceptional education in collaboration with others to enhance curriculum and instruction is required along with demonstrated ability in decision making, problem analysis, conflict resolution, interpersonal relationships, curriculum management, research and planning, long range planning and forecasting is required. Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and direct complex organizational components especially related to curriculum and instruction; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; and direct/ evaluate a diversified administrative and professional staff is important. Demonstrated skill in utilizing technology to support job functions including proficient use of Word, Power Point, Excel, Access and Outlook is preferred.

Candidates must possess experience in teaching and curriculum development and an endorsement in Administration and Supervision. Doctorate degree preferred as well as prior professional experience in instructional supervision as a principal and or as an instructional director.

Position closes July 8, 2010.

Apply via submission of a letter of interest and resume to Francine Bouldin, Director of Human Resources/Personnel, Chesterfield County Public Schools, P.O. Box 10, Chesterfield, VA 23832-9990 or via the CCPS web site at www.chesterfield.k12.va.us . Complete job description and application procedures are available on the website.

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