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“I think it’s a great experience. The homeowners love us being here. They like to talk and they love seeing us doing work on their house, so I’m loving it out here.” WILL CLIFT – Rising freshman at King George High School who attends Round Hill Baptist Church

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Members of the Croxton family who attended the June 27 Chesterﬁeld County Board of Supervisors meeting where Croxton’s Inc. Custom Builders was honored for being a valued business for 40 years include, front, Mildred Croxton, and, back, from left, William E. “Billy” Croxton Jr., president; his wife, Beth Croxton, secretary; William E. “Bill” Croxton Sr., the company’s founder; and Anne Curtis Croxton, Billy and Beth’s daughter.

Croxton’s Inc. honored as valued business for 40 years to live,” Gecker said. William E. “Billy” Croxton he Chesterfield Jr. also attended the meeting County Board along with his mother, Milof Supervisors dred Croxton; his wife, Beth; recently honored and their daughter, Anne Croxton’s Inc. Custom Build- Curtis Croxton. ers of Midlothian as a valued “I just wanted to say business for 40 years. what a privilege it’s been for During the June 27 the last 40 years to conduct meeting of the supervisors, business here in Chesterfield chairman Daniel A. Gecker and I appreciate this tonight,” presented William E. “Bill” Billy Croxton said. “Thank Croxton Sr. with a plaque you so much.” honoring the business that Following the presentaCroxton started in 1972. tion, Bill Croxton said he “So I want to congratualso appreciated having the late you on 40 years in busi- business he started, which is ness and I want to thank you now owned by Billy Croxton, on behalf of the board and being honored. the citizens of Chesterfield “I think it’s the greatfor the work you’ve done est thing to happen,” Bill here – not only in your busi- Croxton said. “We just love ness, but also personally to make this such a great place CROXTON’S page 2

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Impact Virginia adult helper Ashlyn Rhodes, left, 25, of Richmond is assisted in building a handicapped ramp by Will Clift, 14, of King George. Below: Steven Carroll, 16, of South Hill operates a chop saw, cutting pickets for a handicapped ramp as adult supervisor Vance Wright, 40, of Blackridge, assists.

On a Mission Impact Virginia brings volunteers together in effort to repair homes of those less fortunate

over Virginia go to different sites that are pre-chosen by the Virginia Baptist he Bible says it is better to Mission Board and Impact Virginia,” give than to receive and said 25-year-old Ashlyn Rhodes of that could be the unofficial Richmond who attends Woodland motto of Impact Virginia, Heights Baptist Church. a Christian-based organization that “This happens to be the first pairs youth from across the state with week, so we’re doing Chesterfield adult leaders to make repairs for ho- and basically each group is divided meowners who otherwise could not into about 20 or 30 people on each afford to have the work done. team that has at least one or two crew During the week of June 24-30, chiefs and then the rest is made up more than 225 youth, plus adult of youth and we work on different leaders, were in Chesterfield County things – whether it’s inside or exterior making home repairs. work,” Rhodes said. “We build decks, “Each year we have about five or handicapped ramps, work on fixing six weeks out of the summer where different youth and churches from all MISSION page 4 BY BEN ORCUTT

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Medication Takeback offers proper disposal BY KOREY HUGHES

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hen used properly, prescription medications can help the body to heal itself. Expired drugs, however, can be deadly to young children, teenagers and pets that might accidentally or deliberately ingest them. That’s why it’s so important for people to dispose of their prescriptions properly after their use-by dates have passed. With that in mind, Bon Secours Watkins Centre will host the Medication Takeback on Saturday, July 16, in its emergency room in cooperation with the Chesterﬁeld County Police Department. Cpl. Scott Gordon planned the takeback. Gordon, who has served with the Chesterﬁeld County Police Department for 22 years, said his division typically hosts six of these events each year at different area locations.

Chesterfield firefighters attend Va. Fallen Firefighter Memorial Richmond International Raceway Complex. This was the 15th year for the program. very year in the U.S. more than 100 Six firefighters from across Virginia died firefighters die doing their jobs. while serving citizens last year. They lose their lives in fires and Chesterfield Fire and EMS members many are killed in vehicle accidents attended the service to pay their respects to responding to and returning from emergen- those who died in 2011 across Virginia, and cy calls, and also from experiencing heart also to remember Chesterfield firefightattacks in addition to other causes. ers Bradley Curtis McNeer and Joseph E. At noon on June 2, the Virginia Fallen Firefighter Memorial Service was held at the MEMORIAL page 4 BY BECKY ROBINETTE WRIGHT

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County animal shelter has historic adoption event BY BECKY ROBINETTE WRIGHT

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hort, tall, shaggy, sleek; some are brown, some white, some a mixture of grays and blacks; short tails or long tails – many come with tragedy that have turned into joy. They all have one thing in common: They are dogs who have been given a second chance at life by devoted rescuers. On June 9, Metro Richmond Pet Savers (MRPS) held a mega-adoption event at Chesterfield Animal Control located at 9300 Public Works Road. Holding adoption events is not out of the ordinary, but the location for this event made county and MRPS history. This was the first MRPS adoption event ever held a government facility and it was described as being a tremendous success. Droves of visitors came to take a peek at the menagerie of pets and the cornucopia of music, food, fundraising items for sale and endless supply of pamphlets on everything from pet behavior, therapy dogs to life-saving tips for pets. Tours of the Chesterfield Animal Shelter, which has been undergoing renovations, also were conducted. MRPS is composed of about 20 rescue groups, organizations and government animal control facilities. Metro Richmond Pet Savers was founded by the Richmond Animal League, Chesterfield County Humane Society and Ring Dog Rescue for the purpose of reducing euthanasia rates in government shelters. The weekend adoption event resulted in 25 adoptions, 24 dogs and one cat finding forever homes. For more information on the individual adoption organizations and to view the dates of future adoption events, go to http://www. richmondpetsavers.com/.

Clockwise from top: A county police officer shares a heart-warming moment with a rescued dog. It was friends at first sight. 2. Chesterfield Animal Shelter volunteer Leah White gives some tender loving care to one of the dogs available for adoption. 3. Adoption marks continued to be added until 25 homeless pets found a forever home that day. 4. Heart to heart, a volunteer spends time with a dog who is available for adoption. 5. Bunny is happy to be a friendly and patient therapy dog from Caring Canines. PHOTOS BY BECKY ROBINETTE WRIGHT

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where they try random medications that they ﬁnd in their own medicine cabinets. While Gordon said he wouldn’t call the phenomenon an epidemic, it is a growing trend in American that the Chesterﬁeld County Police Department wants to confront. “They’re called Skittles or pharm parties, where they go to mom’s medicine cabinet, meet up with their friends and try out different medications,” Gordon said. The Skittles name is because of the different colors of pills.” “I’d just say it’s a concern of ours that we want to address because it’s too easy for young teens to get a hold of these (medications). They don’t have to go to a street corner, but, instead, they can go the medicine cabinet, so we encourage parents to keep control of their medications, especially ones that have an addictive possibility to them.” At the same time, many

people dispose of expired medicines by flushing them or pouring them into drains. According to Gordon, careless actions like those can have detrimental consequences for the environment. “Also, a lot of people are just flushing them down their toilets, and it causes problems environmentally. If they go into the Swift Creek Reservoir, there’s potential for them to contaminate our drinking water – and we don’t want that to happen.” If you happen to miss Saturday’s event, the next one will happen at Chesterfield Towne Center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 22. Also, if residents discover that they have expired prescriptions at times of the year when these types of proceedings aren’t taking place, Gordon said they should hold onto the drugs and secure them properly until the next event.

“We haven’t really opened it up to more events because it’s hard for us to do them on a non-stop basis,” Gordon said. “We have to make sure they’re secure and take them to our evidence location and, periodically, we destroy them.” “What we’ve been told is that only someone in law enforcement is authorized to take them and destroy them. But, once we have them, they’re incinerated.” The event is poised to help protect the general public from the dormant dangers lurking in their home medicine cabinets. The Medication Takeback will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 16, at the emergency room at Bon Secours St. Francis Watkins Centre at 601 Watkins Centre Parkway in Midlothian. For more information about the event, call 804-7062662.

county,” Billy Croxton said. Over the years, things have Chesterfield so much. We’ve changed, he said. been living in Chesterfield “At one time, we were since 1955 when we put our doing all of our own framing, stakes down for good.” trim, brick work – just about The senior Croxton was everything we did – and then president of the Richmond as the years went by, we got a Home Builders Association little bit older and a little bit in 1982 and Billy Croxton wiser [and] we found out it served as vice president of the Southside Home Builders was better just to sub it out,” Billy Croxton said. “So we Association in 1995-1996. have a lot of subcontractors, Billy Croxton, 51, started but my subcontractors are working in the family busiall small-family businesses ness in the 1970s and purchased the company from his just like myself and we keep the same subs – job after job father in 2000. after job. We don’t ever use Croxton’s Inc. has only the people for the cheapest two employees, with Billy Croxton serving as president price. We’re going to use the and his wife Beth as his full- guy who’s going to give you the best quality.” time secretary. Bill Croxton, who at 83 The younger Croxton said the company has always operates his own real estate firm, said that Croxton’s has enjoyed a good working relationship with Chesterfield built more than 450 homes. The company has a long list County staff. of neighborhoods where it “It’s been a pleasure to has done residential conwork here and build in this

struction, such as Bexley, Erin Green, River’s Bend, Salisbury and Stonehenge, to name a few. “We were building a lot of residential homes up until six years ago and then when the economy took a turn to the south we adapted and did what we had to do,” Billy Croxton said. “We started doing more renovating. We do kitchen, bath remodels, room additions, detached garages and that sort of thing. We do replacement windows, roofing. We did what it took to survive and that’s gone really well right now.” His mission work is just as important to him as his business, Billy Croxton said. He has been on mission trips to Trinidad, Slovakia and Brazil. These days, his mission ﬁeld is in the City of Richmond, where he drives a bus on Saturdays to pick up children in neighborhoods

like Mosby Court and Whitcomb Court to take them to the Richmond Outreach Center or the ROC, a nondenominational church on Richmond’s Southside. “We haul about 1,000 kids to church every Saturday and then when we take them home, the pastor allows us to keep ﬁve buses in certain neighborhoods and we run into neighborhoods like Gilpin, Mosby, Whitcomb at night and pick up their parents and bring them to church,” Billy Croxton said. Fighting back tears, Billy Croxton said his faith is what has gotten him through the hard times in the housing industry. “With the downturn in the economy like it was, without my faith in Christ for the last six years I probably wouldn’t have made it through this,” he said. “So we give all glory to Him.”

As Gordon explained, even though a drug’s expiration date may have passed, it can remain potent for months and pose a threat to animals or people who ingest it. “As far as I know, once their expiration date happens, they still have the effects,” Gordon said. “I’m not a pharmacist, but the effects are still there, and I don’t know how long they last.” And, because young children are curious, it’s impossible to know how those hidden dangers might affect them if they swallow the pills. “The goal is to keep these meds out of the hands of children or teens can use them improperly,” Gordon said. “We don’t want them in the hands of people who can use them in manners that are harmful to them.” Gordon also said that his department has discovered that teenagers plan parties

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Dog perishes in fire, home on Coralberry Drive destroyed Chambers said a fire moving that fast is normal. Special Correspondent “People just don’t realize hree residents lost how fast a fire grows,” Chamtheir dog and their bers said. “The fire appeared home to a ragto be moving extremely fast to ing house fire on onlookers, but it was normal Thursday, July 5, in the 400 fast for us. That is just how block of Coralberry Drive. No fast a fire really grows. That is residents were injured. why we [the fire department] A call came into the county encourage everyone to have emergency communications smoke detectors.” center at 2 p.m. reporting the For example, Chambers blaze. said, an entire room can Fire and medical perbe totally engulfed in fire sonnel from Courthouse, in less than seven minutes. Midlothian, Bon Air, “It only takes a few minutes Manchester at Courthouse, to get to a fire location,” he Buford, Manchester, Clover added, “but by the time we Hill and Airport fire stations [firefighters] arrive the fire were dispatched. is already doubled or more Two battalion chiefs, a in size.” tactical safety officer, two fire Crews also faced the marshals and county police challenge of battling a blaze also were on the scene. in 100-plus-degree temperaThe house became entures. gulfed in minutes. Firefighters wear around “Residents were sitting 65 pounds of protective on the porch smoking,” said clothing and specialized gear Capt. Keith Chambers. “A – clothing that is insulated. discarded cigarette that was Designed to protect against tossed into mulch sparked fire, it also holds in heat and a fire that quickly grew. The firefighters can suffer from residents tried to extinguish heat-related illness. the blaze themselves, but the Temperatures in a fire can fire moved too fast.” be 1,000 degrees and above, When firefighters arrived and firefighters who were at the location the house was already wearing heavy gear hidden in a wall of flames. and operating in oppressive Neighbors said they heat faced medical dangers in couldn’t believe how fast the addition to fire dangers. fire spread. Fire officials and medical BY BECKY ROBINETTE WRIGHT

personnel set up a rehab station for firefighters to hydrate with fluids and have a cool down break. Officials also rotated firefighters frequently so they could rehab. Chambers said the fire has been ruled as accidental. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), smoking-material fires are a major cause of concern because they result in more deaths than any other type of fire. In 2005, the NFPA reports that civilian deaths in smoking-related fires continued at roughly the levels of previous years. Smoking materials continued to account for the largest share of fire deaths. Any efforts to reduce fire deaths in this country must address the smoking-material fire problem. In 2005, there were an estimated 82,400 smoking material fires in the U.S., up from 69,500 in 2004. These fires resulted in an estimated 800 civilian deaths, 1,660 civilian injuries and $575 million in direct property damage, all up from the year before. The NFPA said that mattresses and bedding, upholstered furniture and trash are the items most commonly ignited in smoking material

Storyteller Workshop helps attendees hone their talents BY KOREY HUGHES

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arlier this week, a group of adults began honing their artistic talents during the Storyteller Workshop at Community of Grace Church in North Chesterfield. The daily workshop, which began on Monday, July 9, and will end on Saturday, July 14, has given participants the chance to improve their painting and sketching skills. Brad Gromis, associate pastor of family ministries at Community of Grace Church, is one of the organizers of the week-long seminar. Sterling Hundley, associate professor of communication arts at Virginia Commonwealth University, teaches the Storyteller Workshop. “This (workshop) is a collaborative effort between Community of Grace Church, or CGC, and Sterling Hundley,” Gromis said. “CGC has the vision to impact the youth and families of Chesterfield County in various ways, most fundamentally through developing a relationship with God.” “We believe that God created us in His image, and since He is infinitely creative, encountering Him through the arts is an essential component for that relationship. It is from this belief that the Storyteller Workshop was born, hoping to connect people to God through the arts, with an emphasis on serving others through this medium.” Although Hundley is not a member of Community of

Grace Church, he has familial connections and friendships with members of its congregation, which is how Gromis said the church was able to secure him for the classes. “CGC has had a connection with Sterling for several years, including his wedding being hosted in our building,” Gromis said. “Sterling is a consummate professional in the ﬁeld, boasting several signiﬁcant awards, and, as CGC sought a creative way to engage our community in spiritual matters, it seemed natural to ask Sterling to participate in this event.” The workshop was primarily attended by adults, although exceptions were made for middle school students who have shown outstanding artistic abilities. As Gromis explained, the inspiration for the art projects that the participants created this week came from residents at the nearby Sunrise Assisted Living retirement community. In fact, the artists visited the facility on Monday, July 9, and Tuesday, July 10. “Throughout the week, it will be tied into the Sunrise Assisted Living, and we will spend time with the residents there on at least two days,” Gromis said. “They’ll be practicing drawing out what they’re hearing and using the art to tell the stories of these residents.” “It’s not that they will do a complete story or montages. Instead, they’ll try to get a part of those residents’ lives or those instances that were powerful for them and then

use that information to create a unique work of art inspired by those residents.” The cost of the class was $60, but the entry fee only covered the materials. For that reason, it was a bargain for local residents who wanted the chance to receive instruction from a college educator who has made art his life’s work. “Neither Sterling nor CGC will be making a profit from this event, but, rather, the hope was to provide this as a service to the community on several levels,” Gromis said. “Similar art-focused workshops (or) camps run over $200 in our community, so the desire was to make this as accessible to our community as possible. It is too late for students to sign up for the workshop, but, Gromis said, the art projects will on display for the public to enjoy on Saturday. “The final day of the workshop will be an exhibition event, where participants, their friends and families, CGC attendees, Sunrise Assisted Living residents and guests, and the community at large will be invited to view the completed art projects and enjoy refreshments,” Gromis said. The art projects from the Storyteller Workshop will be on display at Community of Grace Church from 6 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, July 14, at 2240 Cranbeck Road in North Chesterfield. For more information about the workshop, call 804272-9000 or e-mail storyteller@richgrace.org.

home fires. These items, excluding trash, also account for most associated fire deaths. More fatal smoking material fires start in living rooms, family rooms and dens than in bedrooms. According to the NFPA , one out of four fatal victims of smoking material fires is not the smoker whose cigarette started the fire. According to the NFPA ! If you smoke, smoke outside. ! Whenever you smoke, use deep, wide, sturdy ashtrays. Ashtrays should be set on something sturdy and hard to ignite, like an end table. ! Before you throw out butts and ashes, make sure they are out. Dowsing in water or sand is the best way to do that. ! Check under furniture cushions and in other places people smoke for cigarette butts that may have fallen out of sight. ! Smoking should not be allowed in a home where oxygen is used. ! To prevent a deadly cigarette fire, you have to be alert. You won’t be if you are sleepy, have been drinking, or have taken medicine or other drugs. ! If you smoke, choose fire-safe cigarettes. They are less likely to cause fires.

The Chesterﬁeld Historical Society of Virginia (CHSV) will offer two new seminars, “Homemade Jams” and “How to Can and Preserve Your Harvest,” as part of its Heirloom Seed Exchange program. Using ripe bountiful fruits, participants in the “Homemade Jams” class will learn the basics of jam making, including sampling some jams and getting recipes to take home. The class will run for about one hour at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, July 17. The cost is $25 per person. “How to Can and Preserve your Harvest” walks participants through the process of canning and freezing produce. It will cover the basics of harvesting, preparing both foods and containers as well as blanching and freezing. The

cost is $25 per person and this seminar is scheduled for 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 1, or 10 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 4. Both seminars will take place at historic Castlewood at 10201 Iron Bridge Rd. in Chesterfield. Prepaid reservations are required; adults only. Register by calling coordinator Patty Watts at 804-768-0616. The Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia is a private, nonprofit 501(c)3 organization that serves as the center for Chesterfield County history. Its mission is to collect, preserve, promote and interpret the county’s unique past for the education and enjoyment of present and future generations. For more information, or to volunteer, visit www. chesterfieldhistory.com.

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The Chesterfield County Fair is seeking contestants, ages 17-21 for the 2012 Miss Chesterfield County Fair, which will be held on Monday, Aug. 28, at the Chesterfield County Fairgrounds. All information – including the application and all forms – may be found at www.chesterfieldcountyfair.org. You also may contact pageant director Brenda

White for more information at bwsoccer@comcast. net. New this year is the ﬁrst-ever Princess Pageants, which will be presented on Saturday, Aug. 25. Organizers said it is not a toddlers/tiaras type of pageant. There will be four age groups: 3 through 5, 6 through 9, 10 through 12 and 13 through 16. Information for the Princess Pageants also can be found on the website.

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Grunts on the court get the evil eye BY JIM RIDOLPHI

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learned two things last week that might make television viewing more pleasurable, especially for those of us who yearn for a more simpler, kinder version. I stopped watching women’s tennis years ago. As the caliber of play increased at a phenomenal rate, so did the volume of the grunts and wails that escaped each time a player hit the ball. When it extended into two-syllable almost recognizable phrases, I stopped watching. To be honest, I haven’t watched a lot of any gender tennis in the past years. The rackets are so powerful and the balls hit so hard and precisely placed – the thrill of the back and forth is gone for me. It’s not that I can’t appreciate the amazing athletic talents of the current crop of champions, I just can’t relate to any of them. I would guess that’s due to an immense generational gap between us, or maybe the game isn’t as interesting. During Wimbledon last week, I caught a segment on how the Women’s Tennis Association is considering limiting the decibel level of the on-court grunts. Amen to that! For decades, players maneuvered the court without making a peep, and even John McEnroe shut up during the points. Sure, there was the occasional high pitched yelp from Chrissy Evert, but nothing like the dueling chorus of moans featured in today’s women matches. It’s obnoxious and it’s annoying, and I suspect doesn’t help one’s game one bit. Some have surmised the grunting is an indication of our changing society, where emphasis is placed on the individual and not the sport, in this case. I heard one analyst say the loud grunts are a

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way for the players to draw attention to themselves. How sad when playing in front of thousands live – millions more on television – that one feels a need to do one more thing to make sure they’re the center of attention. I hope that theory is wrong. The practice not only irritates the audience, it affects the opponents, and their complaints are a major factor in the new considerations. While ﬂipping through the channels, I noted a news show was taking suggestions from their viewing audience on cliché phrases they don’t want to hear used on their news show. While many consider clichés the lowest form of language, I’m not as arbitrary on that issue and can appreciate the right cliché delivered at just the right time, but the practice is overused and equates to lazy speech. The top response that viewers did not want to hear, “At the end of the day.” Coupled with “It is what it is,” viewers decided they wanted no more of that either. The “Slippery Slope” cliché also was one of the most mentioned, and will surely make the ﬁnal top 10 list. I’m sure you have dozens of suggestions that could be added to the list, but, in reality, I think the effort is futile. Trying to write or speak without the clichés we’ve learned to depend on could be next to impossible. Think of the poor sportswriter stripped of his clichés, and home runs and twin killings just don’t seem as exciting. I applaud both efforts – the attempt to stop women from simulating guerrillas on the tennis court and the noble gesture of limiting obnoxious clichés on the news. Honestly, I’m not sure if either has a chance of success.

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Newsome. Newsome was a career firefighter who joined the Chesterfield department in 1988. He achieved the rank of captain and received many awards for his acts of selfless service, some of which he risked his life. Newsome received a Medal of Valor in 2004 for his heroic acts during Tropical Storm Gaston. The seasoned firefighter died on April 23, 2007, after experiencing a medical emergency during physical training. McNeer was a volunteer firefighter with Bon Air

helped on Grooms’ home. “I think it’s a great experience,” Will said. “The homeowners love us being here. They like to talk and they love seeing us doing work on their house, so I’m loving it out here.” Levi McGee, 17, a rising senior at Manchester High School who attends Webber Memorial Baptist Church, said he’s participated in Impact Virginia ﬁve or six times and he also worked in sweltering heat helping with repairs to Grooms’ home. McGee said he enjoys “just getting to know the people and seeing the change you can make in somebody’s life with just a week of your time and some hard effort to really change somebody’s life.” Corey Dean, 39, production manager for Midlothian-based Main Street Homes, was the crew chief for the team that worked on Grooms’ home. “This is what I do for vacation one week a year,” Dean said. “I just love being here with the kids and seeing them learn and getting to serve the Lord and serve the homeowners and it’s a great ministry. It really is.” Dean said those participating in Impact Virginia during the week of June 24-30 stayed at the Central Baptist Church on Courthouse Road in Chesterﬁeld. A typical day, Dean said, was for the youth to rise at 5:30 a.m., worship at 7 a.m.. and be on the

Volunteer Fire Department. He graduated from recruit school in August 1999. On Dec. 18, 1999, the 22-yearold died in a fire vehicle accident while responding to a call. A scholarship fund was established in his name. Although the ceremony each year is to honor those who have died the previous year, Chesterfield members always attend to honor those from the county who had lost their lives. Precisely at noon a siren from one of the fire trucks sounds announcing the ceremony has begun. The honor guard pro-

ceeds, escorted by bagpipers and drummers then the colors are posted. The national anthem is sung and the pledge of allegiance recited. This year’s service included keynote speaker Dr. Denis Onieal, superintendent of the National Fire Academy; the Virginia Fire Services Honor Guard; singer Susan Greenbaum; Secretary of State Marla G. Decker; and W.G. Shelton Jr., executive director of Virginia Fire Programs. Families of the fallen firefighters were presented with Virginia flags in a special ceremony.

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job site by 8 a.m. The crews worked until 4 or 4:30 p.m., he said, and then came back to the church for dinner, followed by worship at 7 p.m., church devotion and free time until midnight. Dean said the youth worked a half day on Wednesday and got to have fun the rest of the day by going to such places as Kings Dominion, Pocahontas State Park, movies, local pools or playing laser tag. It is rewarding for the youth as they help homeowners such as Grooms and grow spiritually during the week, Dean said. “What it means to Cynthia and the homeowners – all the homeowners we work for – is just outstanding for them to see and be a part of and what they learned and how much closer they become to the Lord is really what this week is about,” Dean said. Grooms, 51, who has lived on Ghent Drive for 18 years, said she was touched by the youth who worked on her house. “They gave me a new home,” she said. “It’s like the weight of the whole ocean off my shoulders and totally renewed hope in being able to maintain my home with my income and the joy that there are still children out there – these aren’t really children – but young youth that are willing to come out and do something for others. This really gives me hope for the whole world.”

June 29

7100 block of Hull Street Road Unknown suspect entered store and displayed a handgun. Suspect moved the victims to the back of the store and zip-tied them. Suspect exited through front door. No shots ﬁred. No injuries reported. Items stolen.

14600 block of Windjammer Drive Unknown suspect/s entered residence through unsecured side window. Items stolen.

9900 block of Midlothian Turnpike Unknown suspect/s removed items from bed of pickup truck.

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11600 block of Robious Road Unknown suspect/s entered unlocked vehicle. Items stolen.

June 27

1200 block of Buckingham Station Drive Unknown suspect/s forced entry through front door. Items stolen. 400 block of Perimeter Drive Victim reported side mirror stolen. 17100 block of Midlothian Turnpike Victim reported carburetor stolen.

June 30

13300 block of Midlothian Turnpike Unknown suspect/s tampered with rear door. Nothing reported stolen at this time.

23235 June 25

8200 block of Oxer Road Unknown suspect/s forced entry through rear window. Items stolen. 11500 block of Midlothian Turnpike. Unknown suspect/s entered unlocked vehicle. Items stolen.

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roofs, paint, replace windows; whatever the homeowner needs, we work on.” This is her 11th year working with Impact Virginia, Rhodes said. “I just love working with different people and the look on the homeowner’s face when you’re able to finish the job is just incredible,” she said. Rhodes worked as an adult helper with a crew that replaced the roof, rebuilt a deck, built a handicapped ramp, and painted a house on Ghent Drive owned by Cynthia M. Grooms. Daisha Huntley, 16, a rising senior at Massaponax High School in Spotsylvania County who attends Evergreen Church, was participating in her first Impact Virginia and was a member of the crew that worked on Grooms’ home. “I liked how we were able to fellowship with other people,” Huntley said. “Usually in school you don’t see as many Christian children and you’re influenced by bad people, but here it’s really nice to know that you’re not the only child or student that is alone or is Christian and you’re able to express your faith with other friends and you also meet a lot of new people and it’s really amazing.” Will Clift, 14, a rising freshman at King George High School who attends Round Hill Baptist Church, also worked with Impact Virginia for the first time and

1800 block of Hicks Road Known suspect displayed handgun and stole items from victim. No shots ﬁred. Victim reported non-life threatening injuries.

10900 block of Granada Road Unknown suspect/s broke out rear glass door. Items stolen.

8700 block of Midlothian Turnpike Unknown suspects attempted to rob victim in parking lot. Victim ﬂed the scene. No injuries reported. Nothing reported stolen at this time. 1100 block of Chiswick Road Known suspect entered residence through unlocked rear window. Items stolen.

23236 June 28

9700 block of Reams Road Unknown suspect/s entered unlocked vehicle. Items stolen. 8800 block of Cardiff Road Unknown suspect/s entered unlocked garage. Items stolen.

23832 June 26

5400 block of Carteret Road Victim reported front bumper stolen from his vehicle.

June 27

14500 block of Hancock Village Street Known suspect stole item from bed of pickup truck. 15800 block of Hampton Park Drive Unknown suspect/s entered unlocked exterior doors and pried a lock on an interior door. Items stolen.

July 1 7200 block of Midlothian Turnpike Unknown suspect/s cut piping from air 6400 block of Statue Court Known suspect forced entry through conditioning units. front door. Items stolen. One item recovered.

Historical society to host ‘Spirited History’ July 21 at Magnolia Grange CONTRIBUTED REPORT

The Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia will host Spirited History from 7 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, July 21 as members conduct a paranormal investigation workshop at Magnolia Grange. Learn basic investigation techniques, how to use various equipment and scientific tools for paranormal investigations and obtain photo and video tips when documenting paranormal activity. Engage in a short paranormal investigation during the workshop. Bring your cameras and recorders and dare to find out if you will have a ghostly experience. The fee is $10 per person for ages 8 through adult. Reservations are required and participation is limited. Reservations can be made through the Chesterfield Historical

A reception sponsored by the Virginia Fire Chiefs Association, Virginia State Firefighters Association, Virginia Professional Firefighters and Southwest Virginia Firefighters Association followed. Fallen firefighters honored in this service were: firefighter David Palmer of Roanoke Fire-EMS, Lt. William Brady of Norfolk Fire-Rescue, Battalion Chief Bobbie Slayton of Roanoke Fire-EMS, Capt. James Blanchard of James City County Fire Department, firefighter Jeffery Cocke of Altavista Fire Department,

Society’s website at www.chesterfieldhistory.com via PayPal. Spirited History is a group of paranormal investigators whose mission is to bring attention to historic sites with a spirited past from around the United States. They can be heard live every Friday night at 9 p.m. on www. para-X.com. The website is www. spiritedhistory.com. The Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization that serves as the center for Chesterfield County history. Its mission is to collect, preserve, promote and interpret the county’s unique past for the education and enjoyment of present and future generations. For more information, or to volunteer, visit www.chesterfieldhistory.com.

and firefighter Horace Pendergrass of Fairfax County Fire & Rescue. In addition to honoring recently fallen firefighters, the memorial service honors the memory of all Virginia firefighters who have given their lives in the service of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Virginia fire facts: ! In the 15 years the Virginia Fallen Firefighter Memorial has been held, 43 Virginia firefighters have been honored. ! In 2011, Virginia firefighters responded to 684,267 calls. Of those calls,

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Living History Day highlights life in Civil War event, which will strive to be as historically accurate as t might be hard for possible. modern-day residents to “This year’s event interimagine, but during the prets civilians and soldiers Civil War, Dutch Gap of the Bermuda Hundred hosted a combat zone that Campaign, and Dutch Gap helped to decide the future of was a part of the campaign,” the United States. Pagano said. “After Gen. On Saturday, July 14, Benjamin Butler’s army got groups of historical re-enacbottled up, he turned his attors will attempt to bring the tention to a bypass canal that Bermuda Hundred Campaign would get his men up towards to life during the Civil War at Richmond -- and although the Dutch Gap Living History Dutch Gap failed as a military Day at Henricus Historical venture, it was successful as an Park in Chester. engineering feat.” The event is one of many Today, the James River is happenings that will coman important waterway, but memorate the 400th anniver- it was an essential tributary sary of the founding of the during the Civil War. That is, Citie of Henricus this year. according to Pagano, the side The Bermuda Hundred that controlled the James had Campaign took place from the best chance of achieving May through June 1864. And, victory. in August 1864, Gen. Benja“The James River is esmin Butler’s Union soldiers sentially a military highway,” built a canal at Dutch Gap. Pagano said. “At that time, John Pagano, historical whoever controlled it also interpretation supervisor at controlled the most direct Henricus Historical Park, route into the Confederate said the event will provide a Capital of Richmond.” unifying theme for Saturday’s By far, Saturday’s biggest festivities. draw will be the cannon drills As the park’s main histothat will help bystanders to rian, Pagano organized the understand what it would BY KOREY HUGHES

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have been like to see those large guns fire during the Bermuda Hundred Campaign. Artillery demonstrations will take place on the bluff that overlooks the James River. Re-enactors include members of the staff at Henricus Historical Park, the 15th Virginia Infantry, the Liberty Rifles group and National Park employees from Petersburg and Richmond. The re-creation will include appearances by civilian characters as well as military factions. Although the contributions of ordinary people aren’t often mentioned in history books, Pagano said a support team called the United States Christian Commission played a major part during Civil War battles. “There was a civilian organization called the U.S. Christian Commission that saw to religious and personal needs on the field,” Pagano said. “The federal authorities let the civilian groups follow the battles from a safe distance – and while the U.S. Sanitary Commission looked after their health and hygiene,

the U.S. Christian Commission looked after their spiritual needs.” “The Army set up offices at their own headquarters and had field offices near the front lines that took chances to see how the men were doing. At times, the women from the U.S. Christian Commission visited the front lines with artillery shells exploding all around them.” Because the U.S. Christian Commission played such a large part in the skirmish, a re-enactor who will play a member of that organization will lead groups of participants to watch the cannon firings. The Civil War at Dutch Gap Living History Day will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, July 14, at Henricus Historical Park at 251 Henricus Park Road in Chester. Historical exhibitions will be presented throughout the day. Pagano said the artillery demonstrations will only happen between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. The event is free for mem-

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bers, but admission for the public is $8 for adults, $6 for children ages 3 to 12 and free for Henricus Historical Park

members. For more information, call 804-748-1611 or visit www. henricus.org.

Parks Department offers summer eco-treks for teens CONTRIBUTED REPORT

The Chesterﬁeld County Department of Parks and Recreation is offering the following eco-treks for teens this summer. Each trek is a full-day adventure guided by the outdoor staff. The fee includes transportation, equipment and nature guides.

Hikes are for youths 13 through 15. For more information, call Mark Battista at 804-3188735. ! Old Rag Mountain – 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 17. See the result of mountain building and erosion as you hike to the summit of Old Rag Mountain in

Shenandoah National Park. This circuit hike will take participants along the rocky ridgeline that leads to the summit. Prepare to scramble over and through large granite boulders. This hike will be about eight miles with 2,510 feet of elevation gain. Departure point is Rockwood Park.

The fee is $60. ! Fossils of an Ancient Ocean – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, July 24. Paddle the Blackwater River and search for marine fossils exposed in the riverbank. Find clams, scallops, turrets, barnacles and even coral. Sit-on-top kayaks will be used for this trek. Paddle is about six

miles. Departure point is Rockwood Park. The fee is $75. ! Biking the Barrier Spit – 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 7. Hop on a beach cruiser bike and pedal through Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge and False Cape State Park. Cruise along the beach at low tide and along the interior

route to learn about the narrow strip of land bordered by the Atlantic Ocean on the east and the Back Bay on the west. Bike trek will be about 12 to 16 miles, depending upon tide and wind conditions. All participants must bring and wear a bike helmet. Departure point is Rockwood Park. The fee is $75.

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SATURDAY, JULY 14 Founder Greg Smith will present an Agile Writer workshop, “The First 60 Pages,” from 1 to 3 p.m. at Martin’s at 11361 Midlothian Turnpike in Richmond. The fee is $49 at the door and includes a free

workbook. For more information, visit http://writersclub.us.

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FACES (Family Advocacy Creating Education and Services) meets the ﬁrst and third Tuesday of every

month at 11601 Lucks Lane, Midlothian. For more information, call 804-378-0035 or visit www.FACESVA.org.

WEEKLY TUESDAYS Overeaters Anonymous Group #51606 meets at 2

p.m. each Tuesday at Central Baptist Church at 1510 Courthouse Rd. in Richmond. For more information, call Peg at 804-379-9558.

WEEKLY WEDNESDAYS Bridge is played from 9:30

a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Tuesdays at St. Mark’s Church at 11551 Luck’s Lane in Midlothian. Players of all levels are welcome. No advance sign-up is required. For more information, call Carol at 804594-0995.

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CLUES ACROSS 1. 3rd VP Aaron 5. Not hard 9. Revolutions per minute 12. Assoc. of Licensed Aircraft Engineers 13. Being of use or service 14. Macaws 15. 1960’s college civil rights organization 16. Protection from extradition 17. Animal examiner 18. Japanese persimmon 19. Commands right 20. A stage of development 22. Irish, English & Gordon 24. Showing keen interest 25. Doyens 26. Remain as is 27. 36 inches (abbr.) 28. Told on 31. Making a sustained din 33. Poked from behind 34. 24th state

35. Himalayan goat 36. Diver breathing gear 39. Groups of three 40. Not tightly 42. Regenerate 43. Strung necklace part 44. Breezed through 46. Imitate 47. Do-nothings 49. Unconsciousness 50. Golf score 51. Fertilizes 52. Used for baking or drying 53. Autonomic nervous system 54. Turner, Williams & Kennedy 55. Hawaiian goose CLUES DOWN 1. Usually in the sun 2. Arm bones 3. Placed on a display stand 4. Repeat a poem aloud 5. Eyelid gland infections 6. Lubes 7. A contagious viral

disease 8. Stormy & unpeaceful 9. Devastated & ruined 10. Put in advance 11. Pater’s partner 13. Exploiters 16. Meeting schedules 21. Intensely dislikes 23. “Tim McGraw” was her 1st hit 28. Fishing implement 29. Atomic #18 30. Microgadus fishes 31. Blue jack salmon 32. Of I 33. Feet first somersault dives 35. Tool to remove bone from the skull 36. Glides high 37. Tower signal light 38. Small recess off a larger room 39. Water chestnut genus 40. City on the River Aire 41. It’s capital is Sanaa 43. Lost blood 45. A citizen of Denmark 48. River in NE Scotland

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Take inventory of your life this week, Taurus, and make the necessary tweaks to align you with your primary goals. Take a cue from someone organized. GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, you’re inspired to do something creative. Narrow down the possibilities. Maybe you want to paint indoors or take on a new craft hobby. Either way you’ll find success.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Even the most organized people can get tripped up once in a while, Cancer. This week you may be unable to keep track of things. Keep your cool, and you will get it under control. LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Take control of a situation that arises, Leo, because right now it seems no one else is capable of handling the situation. You may prove to be an excellent leader. VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Influential people will be moving in your social circles, Virgo. Failure to introduce yourself and network could lead to setbacks in your employment goals.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Once the excitement of an event wears off, Libra, you may be left floundering for a little while. Don’t wallow in boredom. Get started on a new project.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Now may be the time to get serious about your efforts to find a new job, Capricorn. Start doing the legwork and get your name out to new people as much as you can.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Sometimes much more can be said by remaining quiet that actually speaking, Scorpio. Keep this in mind when you are socializing with new people.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Although you’re a do-it-yourself person by nature, Aquarius, sometimes letting someone get the job done frees you up for more important projects. You also get a needed break.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 It can sometimes feel lonely at the top, Sagittarius. Now that you’ve acquired many of the things you wanted, the resulting feelings may not be what you thought.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, you can’t seem to keep your mind on the thing at hand. Your wandering thoughts may put you in tune with a better idea.

THIS WEEK’S ANSWERS

ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, the week may begin a little off-kilter, but you’ll find that by Wednesday or Thursday, things turn around significantly. A couple of opportunities for socialization arise.

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Virginia Titans semi-pro team offers Garnet Bass Jr. a second shot at glory

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“If you count it up, I’ll play about 30 games this year,” said Garnet Bass Jr., a former player at Manchester High School now suiting up for the Virginia Titans.

BY FRED JETER

Contributing Writer

plus regarding “semi-pro” football is that it’s not about what you did previously; it all about what you’re capable of right now. Résumés mean little. Raw ability and want-to are your ticket to the huddle. It’s a second chance for some who may have let opportunity slither away as teenagers.

The Virginia Titans (formerly Ravens; founded 1987) offered a shot at redemption for Garnet Bass Jr. and this go-round he rang the bell and keeps ringing it. The 6-3, 210-pound Bass will line up at strong safety and also wide receiver Saturday, July 14, when Titans open their home schedule at River City Sports Complex. The Mason-Dixon Conference foe will be Linden, New Jersey Broncos from the fringe of New York City. If you don’t remember Bass, now 24, at Manchester High, here’s why: “I messed up and got into trouble my last couple years,” he recalled, blaming no one but himself.

Pebble Beach win leaves young golfer ‘speechless’

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yler Broach of The First Tee Richmond & Chesterfield and Champions Tour professional Mark McNulty clinched the title in the Pro/Junior competition at the Nature Valley First Tee Open at Pebble Beach July 8. Broach made birdie at 18 for the win and shot a combined 20-under for the tournament. “My professional told me we needed birdie and it was perfect,” said Broach. “I was a little nervous about the speed, but we did it and I’m speechless,” he added. Broach, age 18 began playing golf at the age of 12 and was influenced by his Grandfather. He will enter James Madison University this fall and plans to walk on the golf team. His future goals include becoming a Marine biologist and possibly becoming a professional golfer. Kalena Preus of Honolulu placed second and Cameron Champ of The First Tee of Greater Sacramento won third. The Nature Valley First Tee Open at Pebble Beach is a unique Champions Tour event that pairs 81 junior golfers with 81 professionals. The tournament took place this weekend at Pebble Beach Golf Links and Del Monte Golf Course. Broach was one of 23 junior golfers who made the cut to play the third and final round today at Pebble Beach Golf Links. For those juniors and amateurs not advancing at Pebble Beach for today’s final round, the Core Values Cup tournament was held at Del Monte Golf Course earlier today. Ryan Su of The First Tee of Savannah and Zayne Williams of The GOLF page 7

Titans home slate schedule at River City Sports Complex The Virginia Titans of Mason-Dixon Semi-Pro League will play home games this summer at River City Sports Complex, formerly SportsQuest. Here’s the home slate: ! July 14 – New Jersey Broncos ! Aug. 11 – Charlottesville Silverbacks ! Aug. 25 – Arbutus Big Red ! Sept. 8 – Virginia Hornets ! Sept. 15 – Colonial Beach Rivermen All kickoffs at 7 p.m.

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Huguenot takes softball title

Four-inning win seals District V Tournament triumph for team BY CHARLIE LEFFLER

Richmond Suburban Newspapers

laying in 100-plus degree temperatures last week, the Huguenot 9-10 softball team displayed a little heat of their own in the District V tournament at Bailey Bridge Middle School. Huguenot notched double-digit hits in every game, winning each outing in the tournament by the 10-run rule then taking the championship with a 14-1, four-inningwin over Mechanicsville. “This is one hitting team,” said Huguenot manager Mark Davis. “There isn’t a weak spot in the lineup. We had 16 hits the ﬁrst game (Chesterﬁeld), 17 against Tuckahoe, 16 hits against Atlee, and I think we had 15 or 16 tonight.” But it was not only the hitting that contributed to the victories. Early in the season, Davis had his team change their defensive focus and he felt it paid dividends as they went on. “At the beginning of the season we were trying to make the plays at second base, get the lead runner,” he said. “We took two practices and said ‘we’re done with that, we’re getting the easy out’ and that’s

Huguenot’s Lucy DiLoreto lets a pitch ﬂy during her team’s 141 win over Mechanicsville in the District V tournament championship PHOTO BY CHARLIE LEFFLER

what they’ve done all the time… I’d rather have an out, we’ll give up a run, I don’t care.” While Huguenot cruised into the championship contest Mechanicsville took the hard road, battling their way through the loser’s bracket after falling to Atlee in their opening game. Tough bracket,” said Mechanicsville manager Vince Valdrighi. “We came

out of the loser’s bracket. We sent three teams home and if we could have played a little bit better, a little bit more energized, we would have been them (Huguenot) tonight.” In a win or go home situation, Mechanicsville sent Chesterﬁeld (15-5) and Tuckahoe (17-9) packing then got a HUGUENOT page 7

Area cyclists get to take the Gran Fondo Tour International Raceway. “To have that kind of event happenn October 6, local cyclists will ing right here in Central Virginia is very have a chance to take part in a unique and special and something new to Tour de France type event that our cycling events that occur in our region,” runs through their own backsaid Sports Backers executive director John yard. Last week, Sports Backers announced Lugbill. the ﬁrst ever Martin’s Tour of Richmond The riders will leave RIR in the Gran cycling event, which will cover 102 miles Fondo style event, heading south into the through eight Central Virginia jurisdictions, city of Richmond, cross the river then ride both starting and ﬁnishing at Richmond out through Midlothian to Powhatan. From

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Richmond Suburban Newspapers

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there, they will cross over the 522 Bridge, ride up to Goochland, near Montpelier, then on to Ashland before circling back to RIR. Two shorter versions of the event have also been set up; a 58-mile ride, which will join the larger group at the J. Sargeant Reynolds campus in Goochland and a 29mile ride which will join in at Poor Farm BIKE page 7

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chance for redemption against Atlee. In what was arguably one of the best games of the tournament, Mechanicsville’s Kayla Browning came up with the game-winning hit in the bottom of the seventh to defeat Atlee 8-7. “Seems like we had a lot of fans support on that one,” Valdrighi said. “Atlee’s a scrappy team. I commend them.” Facing Huguenot’s potent bats, Mechanicsville was at an added disadvantage, having used their ace Tatam Valdrighi the night before. “We had our other little pitcher, that has just been light’s out the whole tournament,” Vince Valdrighi said. “We couldn’t use her tonight and I think that just gets in everybody’s head. It was in their head from the get-go.” Regardless, Jaden Browning turned in an exemplary effort in the circle, taking down the order in the bottom of the first. But it was untimely errors that proved Mechanicsville’s undoing. Valdrighi felt playing in extreme heat combined with traveling across town for five games may have taken its toll. “My pitcher did great so it wasn’t anybody’s fault,” he said. “Fortyfive minutes away, the girls are tired and they’ve been out here every single night in 100 degree weather and I’m proud of them.” Mechanicsville got runners to third in the first two innings but could not push them across. In the top of the first, Jewel Wagner was walked, stole second then third. When Huguenot pitcher Lucy

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If Bass isn’t the most talented football player in Chesterﬁeld County, he is certainly the most gung-ho. In addition to going both ways for the Titans, he also plays “semi-pro” for the Colonial Beach Rivermen during the late winter and for the Richmond Saints in spring and early summer. “If you count it up, I’ll play about 30 games this year,” he said. “I’ve been lucky not to get injured … well, I had a broken wrist once, but that’s about it.” Now get this: in addition to playing on three full-contact tackle squads, he also plays on two ﬂag teams, Red Zone Raiders and Prime Time, in Weekend Warrior League. Prime Time advanced to Nationals last year. And if that isn’t enough to spin your head, consider this: last season his father, Garnet Sr., also played a few games for the Titans, as an undersized center. Away from the grid, Bass runs his own business – Precision Trim of Virginia, Inc. – pumps iron at Gold’s Gym and enjoys pick-up basketball. Deep down, he feels he has the ability to play in a more lucrative league – Arena, Canada, overseas, who knows? “But I have a little boy … there are bills to pay … you know how it goes,” he said, shrugging his broad shoulders. And because of teams like Titans, the game goes on … “White Lightning” isn’t meant to be trapped in a bottle.

“Obviously safety is our biggest concern and our number one focus,” she said. “We will have all those things along the course that will help riders get through the race.” For RIR President Dennis Bickmeier, the cycling event is a means to form yet another connection with the Richmond athletic community. “We’re all in the sports and entertainment business and anytime we can continue to connect the dots with other sports activities and events in town, it’s a win for both of us,” he said. The track not only provides a centralized starting/stopping point SUBMITTED GRAPHIC for the event but also has the faciliships. “This kind of fits perfectly in kind of what we thrive on,” she said. ties to deal with what is expected to the middle because it kind of has “We’re looking forward to that chal- be a large crowd. elements of both,” he said. “Bringing lenge and excited to partner with all The day’s events will wrap up people to the sport, creating excite- kinds of people in the community.” with a post-race festival at the track ment, generating awareness of what Schultz said the ride will begin that includes dinner, drinks and live we’re all doing, while also having a at 7 a.m. and she envisions the final music. competitive component to it.” riders returning to RIR by 6 p.m. “We like racing of all kinds, even Sports Backer Event Coordinator Though the exact logistics have yet two wheels,” Bickmeier said. Megan Schultz has the task of putto be worked out, Schutlz said there Though no prize money will be ting it all together. are plans to have hydration, food and handed out, all finishers will receive “It will be a challenge but that’s first aid stations along the route. a t-shirt and medal. Likewise,

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Dingus and Hicks. Next up, Kaylee Grizzard tagged a triple to left that drove in Gregory and Lingle for a 10-0 lead. Grizzard, Emma Davis, DiLoreto and Morrison also scored to push Huguenot’s lead to 14-0. As hot as the Huguenot bats appeared to be, Davis feels his team has not yet played their best. “I can tell you there are some players on this team that aren’t hitting that should be hitting,” he said. “They haven’t even hit their stride yet. The middle of the lineup is jacking the ball. We struggled at the top a little bit but typically the top of the lineup jacks the ball too.” Mechanicsville broke through on the scoreboard in the top of the fourth. Gracie Murry led off with a single to left center, stole second then came home on Walter’s RBI groundout to second. Huguenot advances to this week’s 9-10 State Tournament in Woodstock and Davis has high expectations for his group of young women. “This is a fun group,” he said. “When we started this, I told a buddy of mine, we played three games last year, we won one and lost two. My goal this year is to play four, now it’s to win the states. That’s our goal now.”

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Park in Hanover. “It’s really a different course,” Lugbill said. “It is not meant to be flat, it’s actually meant to be hilly and it is.” The Tour sets the stage for the Cycling World Championships which will come to Richmond in September of 2015 and also adds to the recent focus on cycling in the city. “I was really excited to find out about this event,” said Jakob Helmboldt, Pedestrian Coordinator for the city of Richmond.“I think it’s a fantastic opportunity that really fits well with the initiatives that we’re undertaking with the city of Richmond. “We really are striving to put Richmond, Virginia on that list of cities that are trying to make cycling, whether it’s for health, recreation, competition, or simply daily routine travel options, as an affordable means and a healthy means of travel in the city.” For Helmboldt, the Tour is the perfect bridge between the city initiatives and the World Champion-

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Not succeeding in high-school almost surely eliminates an athlete from college football. But it doesn’t much matter to the Titans or other similar squads under the vague “semi-pro” umbrella. “We’ve never cut anyone,” said coach Bob Yurachek. “We let them cut themselves.” The Titans have had a few “name” players: Von Allen (Hopewell High), Jason Vineyard (L.C. Bird) and Adam Burke (Lee-Davis) were all Central Region Players of Year. But for every “star” that’s signed up, there have been scores of players like Bass, athletes with the talent and desire, if not the press clippings. An All-Mason Dixon strong safety last season, Bass pays team dues and provides his own pads, just like everyone else. He’s proud of his nickname, “White Lightning.” “Garnet has good speed and hands and gives you 100 percent every play,” said Yurachek. “He’s a hard hitter on defense and, offensively, he’s really good at crack-back blocks.” Bass is one of two former Manchester Lancers on the roster. The other, place kicker Michael Bakun, booted the deciding ﬁeld goal in Titans’ 3-0 win over Rowan Rampage July 1 in Salisbury, N.C.

Highlights: Gracie Murry (M) 1B; Addision Walter (M) SAC, RBI; Lucy DiLoreto (H) 3 for 3, 2 2B, 3B, 3 RBIs, 4 Ks; Abigail Graves (H) 3B; Kaylee Grizzard (H) 3B.

DiLoreto put a ball in the dirt, Wagner tried to score but was tagged at the plate by DiLoreto. With one out in the second, Autumn Call was walked and replaced by pinch runner Kayla Brown. Addison Walter pushed Brown to third on a groundout to first but once again the runner could not get home. That opened the door for Huguenot’s bats to go to work in the bottom of the second. DiLoreto (3-for 3, 2 2B, 3B, 3 runs) led things off by reaching third on a shot to right. Next up, Emily Morrison tagged a three-bagger to center and DiLoreto scored easily. Then Morrison made the lead 2-0 on a RBI groundout from Marian Woodington. Kendall Hicks was walked and Kenley Gregory’s shot to short put two Huguenot runners on. They both came home on Lauren Lingle’s two RBI double to right. In the bottom of the third, it appeared Huguenot caught fire just as the long tournament was taking its toll on Mechanicsville. DiLoreto once again led off with a triple to right then came home on Morrision’s single up the middle. Morrision pushed the lead to 6-0 on Woodington’s RBI single to center. With bases loaded, Lingle’s fly ball to center drove in Isabell

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