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Ruther selected for study abroad grant in Germany Ellery Ruther, a rising Longwood University junior from Midlothian, was one of 45 college and university students from across the country to be selected recently for a Study Abroad Grant from Phi Kappa Phi national honor society. Ruther, doublemajoring in biology and German, will study at Heidelberg University in Germany from February through June 2012. She was one of 444 applicants for the annual round of 45 $1,000 grants for undergraduates that COURTESY LONGWOOD were announced UNIV. in May. She is the Longwood University only student from student and Clover Hill graduate Ellery Ruther was a Virginia college the only student in Virginia or university to be to be selected for the selected. overseas program. Ruther is a graduate of Clover Hill High School and is the daughter of Torrie and Steve Ruther. Ruther will be in a program at Heidelberg University for American students with which Longwood has been affiliated since the early 1990s. She will live on the Heidelberg campus with German students. “I know that I will take basic German literature courses, which will satisfy my German major requirements, and also biology courses, in German, which will probably count as German electives,” said Ruther, who has never been to Germany. “The first two weeks, I will take as many as classes I want, about 15, which will meet once a week. Then I have to whittle the number of classes down, probably to around five or six. I will receive academic credit from Longwood, probably 16 to 18 credit hours. I also will have an opportunity to intern in a museum.” Ruther is a member of the Cormier Honors RUTHER page 2
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wo residents of Midlothian have dreams to make it big in the Country Music Capital – Nashville, Tenn. The country and pop singing duo, Boots n’ Pearls, is heading in the right direction by performing regularly at local venues. Their music melts together in harmony like sisters who have sung together since birth or maybe it’s because they have known each other since attending the same daycare. Jessica Rawls, an incoming junior at James River High School, and Emily Henderson, a junior at Virginia Commonwealth University, simply love to sing. The pair, with a background in church choir and musical theater productions, approached the manager at Don Pepe Mexican Restaurant in Midlothian where the Rawls family frequently dines. Soon they began their Wednesday night performances at the restaurant. Boots n’ Pearls sing more than cover songs of Top 40 hits from artists such as Taylor Swift and Carrie Underwood. Both are currently working on additional original songs to perform and have recorded a demo CD at Songwire Studios, which is located in Richmond. “We usually sing three or four sets,” Rawls said. “We’re looking to build up our repertoire.” Rawls added that her cousin, Zach, and her mother Cindy have been her inspiration. Her mom let her know that besides going to college and getting a job, following a passionate dream for different goals may lead to happiness. As for Henderson, country singer Faith Hill has inspired her to follow her path to be a professional singer. “Her [Faith Hill] story inspires me to push on being the person I am no matter where I came from and what has happened to me because, in the end, it's made me who I am,” Henderson said. Boots n’ Pearls begin their two-hour performance at Don Pepe, located at 9550 Midlothian Turnpike, at 7:30 p.m. They also perform Christian music at a youth minPHOTO COURTESY OF THE RAWLS FAMILY
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Emily Henderson, left, and Jessica Rawls of Boots n' Pearls.
SAFE receives five-star rating Substance Abuse Free Environment Inc., better known as SAFE, a coalition working toward the prevention and reduction of substance abuse among youths, has been named a Top-Rated Health Nonprofit 2011 by GreatNonprofits. During the month of June, more than 150,000 people visited the GreatNonprofits website to review nearly 400 nonprofits worldwide that provide essential services. Based on reviews by its supporters, SAFE has received the highest rating — 5 stars. Their initiatives have reduced off-premise alcohol sales to underage buyers from 28 percent in 2007 to 3.2 percent PHOTO COURTESY CHESTERFIELD COUNTY in July of 2011, an 89 percent Anne Hill Trask, professional school counselor, Curtis Elementary, Chesterfield County Public Schools; Evelyn Waring, director of public education for Virginia Poison Center, VCU Medical reduction. Inhalant abuse among eighth-graders (which Center; Sharyl Adams, substance abuse prevention specialist, Chesterfield County Youth SAFE page 3
Planning and Development; Mary Lib Morgan, community coordinator, SAFE Inc.; J. Patrick Slifka, director of training for National Counseling Group are among the many SAFE members who are making a positive difference in the lives of youths.
Teachers, students explore the river PHOTO BY KAYLA WAMSLEY
Sushi is not just a raw delicacy. Different types of fish (cooked and raw) are paired with a variety of ingredients to create mouth-watering flavors. BY KAYLA WAMSLEY special correspondent
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A biology teacher from Open High School in Richmond and three of the school’s students were selected to participate in a four-week exploration down the entire James River aboard canoes, batteau, rafts and work boats where they received a 340-mile lesson in environmental stewardship and help create a vision for the next century of conservation of this treasured river. Emily Betts, a seven-year teaching veteran and instructor of biology, joined 12th-grader Caleigh Remocaldo, 10th-grader Kelvin Tyler and 10th-grader Cara Chiocca as part of the James River Association’s inaugural James River Expedition, a month-long floating classroom of 18 teachers and students from four high schools throughout the James River watershed. The Expedition is sponsored by Dominion Resources, whose $50,000 grant is underwriting the cost of the trip through The Dominion Foundation, the company’s philanthropic arm. “The protection and preservation of the environment are ingrained in the work we do every day,” said Pamela F. Faggert, Dominion’s chief environmental officer. “A partnership with the James River Association that involves educating our youth about one of Virginia’s greatest natural resources is an investment in the future. We’re working hard today to care for the environment and we’re counting on our young people to continue and enhance this work in the future. This Expedition will teach, inspire and create life-long ambassadors for the river.” Betts and the three students were selected from among applicants from high schools across the James River watershed, which represents 25 percent of the land area in Virginia. Other schools represented include: Albemarle High School near Charlottesville, E.C. Glass High School in Lynchburg and Bethel High School in Hampton. “The James River Expedition is an enormous logistical enterprise, but one we have always dreamed of undertaking given its capacity to provide such an intimate and far-reaching learning experience for teachers and students alike,” said Bill Street, executive director of the James JAMES RIVER page 2
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Regional newspaper editors to be featured guests at “Tavern Talk” at Howlett's on July 25 Thomas A. Silvestri, Leader, Richmond Media Group, Media General Inc. and President and Publisher, Richmond Times-Dispatch and Mark Fausz, founder and editor of the Village News will be the featured guests at Tavern Talk on Monday, July 25 at 6:30 p.m. at Howlett’s Tavern in Chester. In 2009, Silvestri was named leader of the Richmond Media Group, which includes the Richmond Times-Dispatch, TimesDispatch.com, Richmond Suburban Newspapers and Richmond.com. In January 2005, Silvestri became president and publisher of The Times-Dispatch, Media General’s second largest newspaper. The Times-Dispatch is in the midst of transforming from a regional newspaper into a full-fledged multimedia source of high-quality news, advertising and commentary delivered where and when the customer wants it. Mark Fausz has been involved in community building for 20 years beginning with youth sports, and Boy Scouts and then, after starting the local newspaper Village News 14-years-
ago, became more involved with civic activities including helping to start the Chester Community Association (CCA), a group with about 70 members who work to maintain a sense of place for the community. The Village News, based in Chester, which also serves the communities of Meadowbrook, Enon, Ettrick and the Courthouse area, is considered a hyper-local newspaper that focuses on important issues in the lives of all the citizens of southeastern Chesterfield. The Village News motto is “Your Community, Your Neighbors, Your News.” Fausz is also a member of the board of directors of Henricus Historical Park Foundation and Shepherds Center Foundation. He is a charter board member of the Chesterfield Center for the Arts Foundation as well as a charter member Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce. Fausz has also been recognized by the Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors and the office of Congressman Randy Forbes. “Tavern Talk” offers patrons at
Howlett’s Restaurant & Tavern in Chester an opportunity to meet and submit questions to influential local, state and national personalities. The monthly event is presented from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the main dining area at Howlett’s, located at 3530 Festival Park Plaza, Chester, (23831). Dinner reservations are required; please call (804) 930-1034. A percentage of that day’s food sales will benefit the Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia. As the center for Chesterfield County history, the mission of the CHSV is to collect, preserve, interpret, and promote the county's past for the education and enjoyment of present and future generations. For more information, please call (804)796-7121 or visit www.chesterfieldhistory.com or www.facebook. com/ChesterfieldHistory. Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia Editor's Note: Midltohian Exchange is one of five weekly newspapers of Richmond Suburban Newspapers
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Area seniors can stay active and beat the heat with a series of programs at the Chesterfield Senior Center this August. On Tuesday, Aug. 9, Optima Health will present a free program on nutrition and exercise at 11 a.m. On Friday, Aug. 12, at 10:30 a.m., the Chesterfield County Department of Parks and Recreation will host Roxanne Dudley from Going Grey Racing Adoptions. Dudley will discuss greyhounds and greyhound adoption. This event is free, but participants are asked to bring a covered dish to share. A ‘50s-themed ice cream party will take place on Friday, Aug. 19, at 11 a.m. This event is sponsored by Springdale at Lucy Corr Village and will feature the music of Kenneth Hoffman. All events are free and open to the public. Registration is suggested. Call Aaron Clay at (804) 339-2877 to register. The Chesterfield Senior Center is located at the Episcopal Church of Our Saviour, 4000 Stigall Drive, Midlothian. Chesterfield County
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23112 July 15 2800 block of Woodbridge Crossing Court Property was reported stolen from victim’s license plates. 3100 block of Woodsong Drive Suspect(s) gained entry to the victim’s residence through a broken kitchen window. Property was reported stolen.
July 14 12300 block of Chattanooga Plaza Suspect(s) cut off two locks from chains on a green John Deere tractor and stole it from the location.
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the Shenandoah Valley. Ruther recently received two scholarships from Alpha Lambda Delta, a $200 sophomore book award from the Longwood chapter and a $1,000 Trow Scholarship from the national chapter. She plans to pursue a career as a field biologist, possibly with the state or the federal Department of Game and Inland Fisheries. Longwood University
JAMES RIVER from page 1 River Association. The teachers and students participated in a variety of activities, including water quality monitoring, river resource mapping and watershed restoration efforts , as well as specially arranged tours of a riverside farm whose best-management practices are a model in agricultural conservation, a city working to reduce its contribution to stormwater runoff pollution, a large tract of undeveloped land protected
for future generations by a conservation easement, and a power plant investing in cleaner air and water. The Expedition also met with representatives from Virginia Indian tribes and other experts on the river’s history, culture, and ecology. The James River Expedition launched from Iron Gate near Covington, Va on June 25 and will conclude in Hampton tomorrow. James River Association
BOOTS N' PEARLS from page 1 istry coffee house at Poplar Springs Baptist Church in Varina and Rawls sings solo at a local nursing home, the Laurels of Willow Creek. The girls wear their dresses, pearls and cowgirl boots at every performance. “I plan on continuing to
share our voices at other venues and hopefully becoming an inspiration to others [in] singing original music and making a difference in our community,” Henderson said. “Who knows what the future will bring, you may see us in Nashville.”
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July 17 5300 block of Fox Lake Terrace Unlocked 2002 Acura was entered and property was reported stolen.
July 11 12000 block of Lavender Court Victim heard a noise at the locked front door and the door handles on both her locked vehicle and garage being rattled. Entry was not gained to either area and at this time nothing reported stolen.
July 13 13800 block of Turtle Hill Road Suspect(s) attempted to steal two vehicles, a locked county vehicle and a 2006 Ford Focus from the location.
July 12 2900 block of Woodbridge Crossing Drive Suspect(s) pried open the rear door on the victim’s 2006 Ford F250 and stole the property. 5600 Promontory Pointe Road Suspect(s) entered the victim’s residence through an unlocked sliding glass door. The property was stolen.
23113 July 13 12100 block of Wiesinger Lane Property was reported stolen from victim’s unlocked gold 2000 Ford Explorer.
RUTHER from page 1 College; was president last year of Alpha Lambda Delta freshman honor society and will be one of its two junior advisers this year; and was initiated recently into the German honor society, Delta Phi Alpha. She did an internship from May 13 through July 1 with Dr. Thomas Akre, assistant professor of biology, in which, along with another Longwood student and two from other colleges, she studied wood turtles in
Lane Suspect(s) gained entry to two unlocked garages and two unlocked vehicles were also entered. Property was reported stolen.
July 12 1200 block of Crowder Drive Unknown suspect observed stealing property from the rear of victim’s business.
July 11 11800 block of Midlothian Turnpike Suspect admitted to removing property from victim’s vehicle.
23235 July 14 900 block of Buford Road Victim reported purse was stolen from unlocked 2001 Volvo while parked at the location.
July 13 10300 block of Medina Road Three unlocked vehicles were entered and at this time nothing reported stolen. 900 block of Starlight Lane Victim reported cell phone stolen from unlocked green 2008 Nissan Sentra while parked at the location.
July 8 7600 block of Hull Street Road Multiple catalytic converters were reported stolen from several businesses.
23236 July 16 10100 block of Dakins Drive Unlocked white 2004 Chevrolet truck was entered and property was reported stolen.
July 14 1000 block of Koger Center Boulevard Suspect(s) broke the driver’s side window of the victim’s white 1997 Toyota pickup and stole the property
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July 10 11800 block of Olde Coach Drive Two unlocked vehicles were entered and property was reported stolen from one.
9700 block of Hull Street Road Unknown suspect(s) cut the padlocks off the fence, entered the area and stole copper wiring from the business location.
11700 block of Heathmere Crescent Victim reported unlocked vehicle was entered and property stolen.
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11900 block of Deerhurst Drive Unlocked tan 2003 Nissan Altima was entered and property was stolen. 11800 Winfore Drive Three unlocked vehicles were entered and property was stolen.
23114 July 14 1600 block of Sedberry Lane Victim reported that vehicle part was stolen from victim’s Acura Integra.
July 12 1200 block of Cottage Mill Way Five unlocked vehicles were entered and the property reported stolen.
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23832 July 12 8100 block of Hampton Glen Drive Suspect(s) removed a window screen from the rear window and gained entry through the unlocked window. Property was reported stolen. 7300 block of Southwind Drive Suspect(s) pulled open the locked rear door on a 2004 Chevrolet truck. The property was reported stolen. 10200 block of Carol Anne Road Suspect attempted to remove air conditioning unit from victim’s window. At this time, nothing has been reported stolen.
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Is it hot enough for you? BY ELIZABETH FARINA editor@midlothianexchange.com
It seems like it is hotter than it has ever been in humanity's history, but it's not. Last July, over 24 days were recorded having 90-degrees and above temperatures, according to the National Weather Service data. This year, thankfully, we've seen less than a dozen days reach such temperatures. Even though the perspiration is like a mini-waterfall pouring from my brow, I cannot really complain about the weather. It’s summer. It’s Richmond. I knew Richmond's summers are hot even when my frugal nature led me to invest in a car without air conditioning installed. How does one cope with high temperatures when there isn't any artificial relief available while driving? Roll the windows down and plan for the heat by keeping water packed in ice in a mini-cooler, traveling early in the morning or later in the afternoon and wearing sunscreen at all times. A small frying pan is also helpful to have in the trunk just in case you have an urge to fry an egg on the dashboard for a quick lunch. On a serious note, hot weather is dangerous. If you have older neighbors or know someone who isn't feeling well, drop by to make sure they're staying cool in this heat. If you're going outdoors to mow the lawn or go for a jog, make sure your body is prepared for it too. And last, do not leave any living creature or child in any vehicle for ANY amount of time.
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Midlo resident named new executive director of Commonwealth Parenting Experienced non-profit leader Chris Lowrie of Midlothian has been named the new Executive Director of Commonwealth Parenting, a Richmond-based organization dedicated to building a stronger community by teaching proactive parenting skills to parents and caregivers in central Virginia. Lowrie replaces Elizabeth Pearce, who resigned her post effective June 24 for personal reasons. “We are excited to have Chris join the team,” said Elizabeth Horsley, board president. “She brings a tremendous amount of experience in program planning, and budgeting, fund development and implementation, as well as strong management and communications skills. We look forward to leveraging her expertise to help promote and expand the services provided by Commonwealth Parenting.” Lowrie has more than 20 years of experience in nonprofit management positions, most recently serving
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as the Executive Director of International Sustainable Development, Inc., and, prior to that, as Executive Director of Housing Virginia, Inc. She is a graduate of Hobart College in Geneva, New York, and completed her graduate studies at Syracuse University. Commonwealth Parenting has been a part of the Richmond community for more than 25 years. The organization works to build a stronger community by teaching proactive parenting skills to parents and caregivers in central Virginia through educational classes, workshops and one-on-one sessions. Commonwealth Parenting
1864 Bermuda Hundred Driving tour Saturday The Chesterfield Department of Parks and Recreation in partnership with the Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia offers a four-hour tour of the Civil War battle sites that played a major role in the 1864 Bermuda Hundred Campaign as part of the countywide Sesquicentennial (150th) Commemoration on Saturday, July 23 at 10 a.m. beginning at Henricus Historical Park. This tour will take participants to Dutch Gap at Henricus to learn about the construction of a canal intended to bypass Confederate artillery batteries, a discussion of the battle of Trent’s Reach, the site of the first Confederate defense of Richmond and Point of Rocks, site of a Union hospital and Union General Benjamin Butler’s headquarters. Cost of this tour is $8 and registration is via PayPal at www.chesterfieldhistory.com. Transportation provided. Space is limited. Participants should wear comfortable shoes and bring water. For more information, please call (804) 751-4946. The Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia is a nonprofit 501c3 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, please visit www. chesterfieldhistory.com Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia
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David Bernard, 60, of Richmond, a small business owner and longtime community volunteer, announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for the Tenth Senate District. Mr. Bernard is the owner of Aquarius Plumbing. Mr. Bernard is a native of the capital region, born and raised in Petersburg. He attended Washington & Lee and American University, receiving a BA in International Studies from the latter. In the 1970's he tried his hand at self-sufficient farming in the mountains of the Virginia-West Virginia border. He was a board member of the local library and captain of the local rescue squad. In 1983 Federal Agents found marijuana plants on his farm and Mr. Bernard spent seven months in Federal Prison Camp for misdemeanor possession. About this time in his life, Mr. Bernard says, “Clearly it was a mistake and a big waste of time. This violation was 28 years ago and I deeply regret it to this day. However, mistakes should not be considered an automatic disqualification for all civil rights and employment forever, including the responsibilities of public service that I seek. It should not be an issue for anyone who has otherwise led a productive and responsible life.” In 1986 Mr. Bernard moved to Blacksburg and began his plumbing career. He served as a volunteer on a public school advisory council on workforce development, and as an advocate for water conservation issues and outdoor recreation. Active in the Episcopal Church, he helped with remodeling a building for Virginia Tech campus ministry. About the campaign, Mr. Bernard said, "I am running for State Senate because while many people enjoy a good life here in Virginia, many others do not and if some trends continue, prosperity for many more of us will be threatened. "My priorities as your state senator are simple. We need to put people back to work doing what needs to be done. Buildings, bridges, and roads need to be improved, rebuilt and repaired. We need to weatherize our homes and build renewable energy resources. These projects will all create good skilled jobs. "We need to protect our water resources by holding polluters accountable while keeping businesses profitable. We need to ensure that our waterways are clean and accessible. Moreover, the water table in Tidewater is dropping so we need to be vigilant to ensure a sufficient water supply for the entire Commonwealth. "Virginia needs to continue to be a leader in both innovation and production. We need to offer incentives and support to engineers, inventors and entrepreneurs so next generation products will be designed and built in Virginia.
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"We need to maintain educational resources so our children and grandchildren will have the skills they need to succeed in the 21st century. Our students, teachers and administrators should all be held accountable. Our teachers are committed and dedicated professionals and should be respected and paid as such. "Public safety is the first responsibility of any government so we need to make certain our first responders, police and firefighters, are not shortchanged. They should get the resources, funding and personnel they need to do their jobs and protect our communities. "Taxpayer money must not be wasted. We need to eliminate waste and make government more efficient. As a small business owner, I know the importance of running a lean and tight business, making a payroll, and providing service. "Every Virginian deserves rights and opportunities, regardless of race, religion, age, or sexual orientation or gender identity. "These are my goals for Virginia and for this campaign. "I have three adult daughters and two grandchildren. I recognize every day our responsibility to future generations. For them and for all of us, we need a more secure country and Commonwealth, a prosperous economy and livable communities. "I will run a campaign of vision and principle. I will demonstrate to the citizens of Richmond, Chesterfield, and Powhatan that their families' interests will be best advanced by my programs and proposals, and that voting for me November 8 is the responsible choice for our future," Mr. Bernard concluded. For more information visit BernardForSenate.com. Bernard for Senate
ties and offer insight statewide and nationally. Since its inception in 1999, SAFE has earned numerous national awards for its effectiveness and innovation. “SAFE’s effectiveness is a result of engaging our community across many sectors and working together to prevent substance abuse,” Frith said. In addition, SAFE’s successful implementation of environmental strategies has drawn the attention of the White House’s Office of National Drug Control Policy, whose independent evaluation firm, ICF International, will be analyzing the coalition strategies that resulted in SAFE’s success beginning with a two-day site visit this week. SAFE was featured in the agency’s June newsletter. Chesterfield County
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child. “I still enjoy watching her face as she takes joy in the simple things, like roasting a marshmallow or jumping into the lake.” You can read about the special experiences of other Fresh Air children and hosts by visiting our website, www. freshair.org, which includes photos, stories, videos and other helpful information. There are no financial requirements for hosting a Fresh Air child. First-time visitors are six to 12 years old, and reinvited youngsters may participate in the Friendly Town program through age 18. To learn more about hosting a Fresh Air child this summer, please contact Kelli Dalseide at 804-467-6316, or call The Fresh Air Fund at (800) 367-0003 or check out www.freshair.org.
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Summer vacation, that special time of year for all children, is upon us and you still have the chance to make it memorable for a New York City child! Thanks to the many families in Eastern Virginia and throughout 13 Northeastern states and Canada, more than 1.7 million New York City children from low-income neighborhoods have enjoyed free summer experiences in suburban and small town communities through The Fresh Air Fund. The Fund is currently seeking more families to give inner-city children a two-week experience this summer. By volunteering as a host family for the Friendly Town program, you can help give a child a break from the heat and noise of the crowded city streets. “Being able to run around and be outside is a freeing experience for her,” says one Fresh Air host about her Fresh Air
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BRONCO WORLD SERIES RETURNS TO CHESTERFIELD COUNTY
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After finishing third at the PONY Mustang World Series as 10-year-olds last summer, nine players have returned to try and bring the Bronco World Series title to Chesterfield County.
cBc hopes third time's the charm Local 11-year-olds ready for top competition BY JIM MCCONNEll jmcconnell@midlothianexchange.com
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hen Jack Horner played CBC baseball, Chesterfield County barely resembled the bustling suburban community that exists today. Vehicle traffic was so light, there wasn’t even a stoplight at the intersection of Hull Street and Courthouse roads. At that time, Horner never could’ve imagined that one day Chesterfield would be the site of a tournament that included some of the finest 11-year-old baseball players in the world. But that’s exactly what has happened. For the third consecutive year, Chesterfield Baseball Clubs (CBC) will host the PONY Baseball Bronco-11 World Series at Harry G. Daniel Park at Ironbridge. Seven teams from across the United States, Mexico, and the Caribbean will travel to Chesterfield and compete alongside the CBC all-stars in the tournament, which begins next Wednesday (July 27) and
runs through the weekend. “We’ve come a long way,” said Horner, who will manage the host team along with coaches Bill Yates and Doug Pond. “These are the best of the best coming here. We hope the people of Chesterfield and the surrounding baseball community come out to support the event.” The 15 players chosen to represent CBC at the 2011 Bronco World Series team are: Jackson Horner, Chandler Riley, Liam Fahy, Ty Pannill, Kyle Williams, Kollin Caldwell, Bailey Peck, Grant Squyars, Ryan Smith, Scooter Ray, Cade Driskill, Garrett Sida, Brandon Pond, Garren Ouellette and Noah Yates. Nine members of this year’s squad played as 10-year-olds for the CBC team that traveled to Dallas last summer and finished third in the Mustang World Series. “We know it’s going to be tough competition, but we’re pretty confident we can win it all,” Horner
CBC BRONCO All-STARS PlAYERS Jackson Horner Ryan Smith Chandler Riley Scooter Ray Liam Fahy Cade Driskill Ty Pannill Garrett Sida Kyle Williams Brandon Pond Kollin Caldwell Garren Ouellette Bailey Peck Noah Yates Grant Squyars COACHES Jack Horner Bill Yates Doug Pond
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ike water flowing over rock, Jarmere Jenkins gradually imposes his will on his opponents. Occasionally, it’s fancy enough to draw oohs from the crowd, as he did with several laser-like forehand passing shots during his 6-4, 6-2 victory over John Peers in Saturday’s McDonald’s Mid-Atlantic Clay Court Championships men’s singles final at Salisbury Country Club. More often, the rising University of Virginia junior simply assumes control point by point, using his consistent groundstrokes and determined defense to drive home the following point: you might win some games, but it’s not going to be easy. “I go after every ball,” said Jenkins, who patterns his mentally tough approach after multiple Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal. “It might not show at first, but as the match goes on, it starts to take a toll.” The No. 2-seeded Jenkins completed a sweep of Midlothian’s summer clay court tournaments – he also beat Martin Stiegwardt last month in the final of the Virginia Air State Clay Court event at Midlothian Tennis Club – while dropping only one set in 10 matches. He did so while traveling back and forth from Charlottesville because of academic commitments. He completed an anthropology class during the State Clays and has three more weeks remaining in a Spanish class he started at the same time as his most recent tournament.
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Jarmere Jenkins hits a forehand during his victory over John Peers in the final of the McDonald's Mid-Atlantic Clay Court Championships Saturday at Salisbury Country Club.
“I get to relax in August, then it’s back to school and back to the grind,” Jenkins added with a smile. Jenkins, a Georgia native, has a solid chance to move up the singles ladder at Virginia during the 2011-12 season. The Cavaliers lost two of their top three players from the team that lost to Southern Cal in the NCAA men’s team final, and if Jenkins keeps playing as well as he did against Peers, he might just wind up in the No. 1 spot. Peers, who played No. 1 at Baylor after coming to the U.S. from his native Australia, beat Stiegwardt in the semifinals but
dropped serve early in both sets of the final and didn’t have a single break point against Jenkins. “He’s played some tough matches. I came off a week where I didn’t even touch my rackets,” Peers said. “I was pretty far off my mark, but take nothing away from him. He played a great match and deserved to win.” One break was enough for Jenkins in the opening set. He closed it out with a huge forehand, then broke Peers with a terrific JenKins p6
honors still rolling in for lowery HARRISONBURG – Jake Lowery already has been recognized as the best catcher in the nation by virtue of the Johnny Bench Award. CollegeBaseballInsider.com took things a step further last Thursday by naming the Cosby High alum as the National Hitter of the Year. With the selection, Lowery picked up his seventh All-America honor. Teammate David Herbek (Haymarket, Va./Battlefield) was selected as a Second Team All-American. Lowery was one of four major award winners announced by the organization. South Carolina junior left-hander Michael Roth was selected 2011 National Player of the Year. UCLA junior right-hander Trevor
Bauer was named Pitcher of the Year while Virginia junior Danny Hultzen was picked as Utility Player of the Year. In addition to the First Team All-American honor by CBI, Lowery, who won the Johnny Bench Award in late June as the nation’s best catcher, has also been named a First Team All-American by Collegiate Baseball and Baseball America, Second Team by the ABCA, National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association and Perfect Game along with a national all-star selection by College Baseball Lineup. Lowery was drafted in the fourth round of the 2011 Major League Baseball FirstYear Player Draft by the Cleveland Indians. He is currently playing for the Mahoning
Valley Scrappers in the New York-Penn League. Herbek was picked in the 15th round by the Chicago White Sox and is playing for the Great Falls Voyagers in the Pioneer League. Lowery finished one of the most dominant offensive seasons in JMU history batting .359 with 22 doubles, eight triples, 24 home runs, 91 RBIs, 80 runs scored, 200 total bases and a .797 slugging percentage. He set or matched JMU and CAA records for RBIs, home runs, extra-base hits (54) and total bases in a season. He also finished fourth in CAA history with 80 runs and seventh for slugging percentage. LoWerY p6
The Late Model division made the most of their 75-lap feature and put on a great show for the big crowd on hand Friday night at Southside Speedway. Nick Smith made the most of some early drafting to overtake two cars on the 22nd lap. With momentum on his side, he slid easily into first on the next lap and grabbed a sizeable lead. A six-car battle for sixth in lap 40 created a crash in turn four and bunched up the field. Chris Dodson got a good jump on the restart. Dodson and Smith raced door-handle to door-handle, swapping leads until lap 53 when Dodson took the lead for good. He grabbed a considerable lead and never looked back. Meanwhile, Smith held off Brad Davis for second. Top-5 finishers were Dodson, Smith, Davis, Adam Resnick and A.J. Winstead. The Grand Stock division got racing underway in style with an exciting finish. The contest started with five laps to go in the 25-lap race. Battling for second Donnie Newman and J.D. Eversole got hung up between turns 3 and 4. The incident sent both drivers to the back, but a double line restart put both cars back in the hunt on the restart. Eversole jumped the restart bringing the yellow flag back out. When the group finally got green again, Newman got a good start. By lap 23, he was again in the hunt. Battling Austin Dodge for the lead, Newman attempted to take the high line in turn 1. The strategy went awry and Newman lost two positions. Dodge picked up the win followed by Daniel Shelton, Newman, Tony Ingram and Steve Taylor. Eversole ended up with a flat tire at the back of the pack. In the second race for the Grand Stock division, Eversole had considerably better luck. He took second behind Newman. Behind the top two were Dodge, Shelton and Bobby soUtHsiDe p6
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kicked,” Horner added. “Sometimes the host team said. “Last year we thought in tournaments like this we’d run into a team from aren’t expected to be very California or Texas or Puerto good, but we’re programmed Rico that would just have this to win this thing. We’re going amazing talent, but they’re to be extremely accommoall normal 11-year-old kids. dating to our guests off the They put on their pants the field, but not accommodatsame way our boys so.” ing on the field.” As the host team, CBC Opening ceremonies was assured a spot in the will take place at 4:30 next World Series bracket. Other Wednesday. Games will be teams, such as the Califorheld at 5:30 and 8 p.m. on nia contingent, have had to Wednesday, Thursday and make it through four or five Friday, while Saturday’s qualifying tournaments just championship round games to make it to Chesterfield. will take place at 3 and 5:30. So Horner and his coaches Admission is $7 per day have been pushing their play- for adults, $5 per day for ers hard in practice, trying children ages 5-12 and chilto prepare them mentally dren under 5 are free. Tickand physically for the level of ets will be sold at the gate. competition they’ll face durAny youth baseball players ing the tournament. wearing their jersey will be “If we were just sitting admitted to Wednesday’s around, we’d get our butts games free of charge.
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The Southside Dirt Dogs 14U baseball team, coached by Dennis Pasquantino, George Pita, and Paul Butts, won the Rawlings International Salute to Baseball at Disney’s ESPN Wide World of Sports on July 9. With players from across Chesterfield County, the Dirt Dogs faced teams from New York, Florida, Tennessee, and Puerto Rico. The ten boys made it to the championship game and played against the only other team from Virginia in the tournament, the Culpeper Cardinals. After an intense game, the Dirt Dogs won 8-6 in extra innings. Team members were: (Front row, left to right) Christian Redman, Ben Reid, Matthew Pita, Vinnie Pasquantino and Nicholas Butts. (Second row) Ryan Irby, Owen Togna, Kevin Elliott, Aaron Parker and Tucker Holt. (Third row) Paul Butts, George Pita, Dennis Pasquantino.
JENKINS from P5 return in the first game of the second set. After he picked up a second break and built an insurmountable 5-2 lead, U.Va.’s trademark chant “Wahoowa!” erupted from the heavily pro-Jenkins crowd. “It always makes a huge difference, having the home crowd behind me,” Jenkins acknowledged. Jenkins was on the road a lot more last summer. He played in several Challenger tournaments and also tried to make his way through the U.S. Open qualifying draw. But while he’s had to stay closer to home this summer because of summer school, Jenkins said the level of competition on the Virginia clay court circuit has been comparable to what he would’ve face in a Challenger or Futures tournament. “Anytime you win a match at this level, it helps your confidence,” Jenkins said. “It PHOTO BY JIM MCCONNELL certainly can’t hurt.” Rising University of Virginia junior Jarmere Jenkins had plenty of fan support Saturday at He's feeling now pain Salisbury Country Club when he won the men's singles final of the McDonald's Mid-Atlantic right now. Clay Court Championships.
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surviving the crash. Looking for the lead with five left in the 25-lap event, Curtis. 2010 U-Car champion Jamie Stanley Holmes survived Hite nudged leader Frank a melee in the Champ Kart Silva and got just a little too division. Racers saw three much of the No. 91 car. Silva spin outs in the first two spun out in the fourth turn laps before getting down to business. Holmes got the win and finished fifth. Hite would followed by Jason Higginbo- work his way back through the field to finish third. tham, Chris Williams, Buzz Top-five in the division Moore and Brad Davis. It must have been the full were Michael Hall, Mike Chapman, Hite, Jones and moon interfering with the Silva. start of the U-Car division In the Street Stock divirace as well. A big crash in the first lap took out three of sion Mike Ganoe took first in the 30-lap race. He was the top five starters and left a fourth with major damage. followed by Brian Smith, Danny Ayers, Gary Turner Jessee Jones started second and Robbie Groomes. and finished fourth after
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out 43 percent of runners for the season while posting a Lowery led the nation in .994 fielding percentage. runs (80), RBIs (91) and total In addition to the Johnny bases (200). Bench Award, Lowery was In fact, his 91 RBIs were one of 30 semifinalists for the most by a college player the Golden Spikes Award and since Florida State’s Buster one of 36 on the watch list Posey (San Francisco Giants for the Dick Howser Trophy, catcher) had 93 in 2008. both given to the nation’s top Lowery ranked second in player. Collegiate Baseball slugging percentage (.797), newspaper bestowed upon fourth in on-base plus Lowery the fourth First Team slugging (1.239), second in All-America honor in JMU home runs (24) and fourth in triples (8). Not to be over- history. He was the CAA Player of the Year, First Team looked defensively, Lowery ranked second in the nation All-CAA and state Player prior to regionals for runners of the Year by the Virginia Sports Information Directors. caught stealing and threw
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