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Millwood School teacher participates in NASA program During the 2010-2011 school year, Mrs. Bridget Evans and her 5th grade class participated in the NASA Explorer Schools Project which encourages student participation in S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) related study. Because of her work with the Explorer School Project, Mrs. Evans was chosen by NASA as one of just 14 teachers from across the country to participate in a Coastal Ocean Research Study at the Wallops Island Research Facility. In July, Mrs. Evans traveled to Wallops Island to practice the science and research techniques used by NASA to study the coastal oceans, ocean color and Earth’s biosphere from space. During her one week stay, Mrs. Evans used satellite data and hands-on shipboard measurements to assist researchers in the collection of oceanic data off the coast and in the wetlands of Virginia's Eastern Shore. Back in the lab at the end of each day, Mrs. Evans helped to analyze and communicate the collected data. Highlights from her trip

included opportunities to work on NASA research with NASA researchers and the observation of the autonomous research vessel Oasis in action. "I loved being out on the water. On one particular trawl we pulled in colorful sponges, several squid and a very pregnant male seahorse. We counted our catch and set them all free, of course." Researchers at NASA hope this work will lead to a better understand of why our coastal oceans are so important in understanding global climate. During her stay, Mrs. Evans had the opportunity to meet an astrophysicist by the name of Dr. Doug Rowland. Dr. Rowland is a lead investigator on several NASA projects which monitor the ionosphere. Dr. Rowland has graciously agreed to work closely with Mrs. Evans over the course of the next year. It is her hope that this collaboration will help students better understand how researchers use the scientiﬁc method and algebra in their careers. Millwood School

Chesterfield utilities ask customers to conserve water In response to a request by the Appomattox River Water Authority, the Chesterfield County Department of Utilities is asking its customers to voluntarily conserve water by: Avoiding lawn watering on Mondays and then following a lawn-watering schedule of alternating days based on street address. Addresses ending with even numbers and locations with no street numbers water on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays, and addresses ending with odd numbers water on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Limiting the filling and replenishing of swimming pools to levels needed to maintain health and safety. Limiting noncommercial vehicle washing to two days per week. Irrigating golf courses between 8 p.m. and 10 a.m. Lake Chesdin is one of Chesterfield County’s water sources, and the current water level has now triggered voluntary water restrictions. If significant rainfall occurs, further water-conservation measures may not be necessary. A complete list of voluntary water-conservation measures is available online at www.chesterfield.gov/ utilities. For more information, contact the Department of Utilities at (804)748-1291.

EveryBuddy Program adds to the fun of summer camp BY LATIKA LEE

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t’s the middle of summer. By 10 a.m. at YMCA Camp Thunderbird, it’s hot, humid and nearly 100 degrees. Nonetheless, if you spotted 11-year-old Seth Rodgers on the campground, it wouldn’t take long to see the smile on his face regardless of the heat. He is having the time of his life. Both, Seth and his brother, Jacob, have a developmental disability within the autistic spectrum disorder. But, for the past few summers they have had the opportunity to experience the fresh-air beneﬁts of the great outdoors through the YMCA’s “EveryBuddy

Program.” “Our EveryBuddy program is unique in the area. Parents know the reputation of the camp and sign up as early as February,” said YMCA Camping Pictured Right: Seth Rodgers cools off under the cooling mist at Camp Thunderbird.

Services Director Dave Hennessey, who manages the day to day contact with kids, parents and staff. “We offer a low counselor to children ratio, so the program ﬁlls up quickly.” The YMCA of Greater EVERYBUDDY page 4

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Midlothian thespians present 'His Name is Elvis Something' at retirement community Five residents of Chesterfield Heights Retirement Community in MIdlothian performed their first show "His Name is Elvis Something", a short skit set in 1956, on Wednesday, Aug. 3 to an audience of approximately 70 residents and family members. The cast of five amateur thespians signed the playbills after the show. Photo Gallery ONLINE midlothianexchange.com

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Chocolate contest to be held on Aug. 27 Chesterﬁeld County Fair and the Virginia Egg Council will hold a contest on chocolate items made with a minimum of six large eggs on Saturday, Aug. 27 at 2 p.m. The chocolate items may be warm or cold items. Some examples that can be entered are: pies, cakes, cookies, puddings, etc. Contest will be held in the "Community Tent” near the front main gate. Register the contest item at 1:30 p.m., on the day of the contest. Contestants need to bring a copy of the recipe in the order of use, written on one side of paper and on the reverse side with your name, address, phone number, e-mail address and name of the item entering. Other forms will be available the day of the contest. Cold items should

be brought in a cooler; hot dishes should be wrapped to keep warm, or in a carrier. There will be three winners. First place will receive a ribbon and a large gift basket of kitchen tools, Second and Third place winners will receive a ribbon and a small container of kitchen items. Gifts are donated by the Virginia Egg Council. These three winners will be eligible to compete in the state ﬁnals at the State Fair of Virginia for monetary amounts ($375, $250 & $l25). The State Fair of Virginia will notify the local fair winners when to bring their chocolate items to compete there. For additional information and rules see www.statefair. com/competitions or local fair at (804) 768-1555.

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Richmond area students attended the 26th Virginia Governor’s French Academy at Washington and Lee University this summer. Pictured are: Tyler Jutz of Trinity Episcopal School (top left), Reed Dibich of James River High School, Olivia Mullins of Atlee High School, Margie Martinez of Henrico High School, Sara Tucker of Midlothian High School. Bottom left are Danielle Zucchero of St. Gertrude and Tyler Shewmake of James River High School.

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even students from the Richmond region were among the 60 students who attended the 26th annual Virginia Governor’s French Academy this summer held at Washington and Lee University this summer. The immersion program, which includes ﬁve language academies that are held at various campuses across the Commonwealth, created an atmosphere that encouraged students to go beyond

rote phrases and develop social language skills. For two James River High School incoming juniors, the experience reinforced their future career goals in international business as well as strengthened their bilingual skills. “I can listen to the language a lot better,” said Tyler Shewmake. “Now I say it without thinking and it’s more of a second nature.” Shewmake has been taking French for over ﬁve years since choosing to study the language at Manchester Middle School. “To me, everybody I knew was taking Spanish and I thought French was

more interesting,” he said. Fellow Rapids classmate Reed Dibich decided to learn the language when he was in sixth grade. “I heard it was called the language of love,” he said. But it wasn’t just matters of the heart that interested Dibich. The international business arena became a strong incentive to continue learning the language. “I have aspirations of working in France and they don’t like to give citizenship to just anyone,” Dibich said. Shewmake concurred that he too FRENCH ACADEMY page 4

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2011 Celebration of Life Dance Team converge on Midlo's Bon Secours St. Francis campus

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Meet the 2011 Celebration of Life Dance Team: Front row (from left): Chelsey Kidd, Novi Melchert, Debbie Chadick, Susan Nienaber. Second row (standing from left): Bethann Canada, Julie Hignett, Eileen Hastings, Laura Gayle. The team will be performing various dances at the 5th annual Pink Tie Gala on Oct. 22.

Bon Secours St. Francis Medical Center of Midlothian, nationally recognized as America's Most Beautiful Hospital, recently played the backdrop for the 2011 Celebration of Life Dance Team's videos and photos. The dance team, eight breast cancer survivors, began taking 12 weeks of dance lessons at Rigby’s Jig Dance Studio at the end of July. The team is preparing for their performance at the 5th annual Pink Tie Gala, held on Oct. 22. The gala is presented by Bon Secours Cancer Institute. The event has

been recognized as a premier event in Richmond beneﬁting the Central Virginia Susan G. Komen for the Cure. This year’s event will be held at the Marriott Richmond Downtown, and will include dance performances by this year’s Celebration of Life Dance Team, a performance by team members of the previous three years as well as a dance by Dr. James Pellicane of the Virginia Breast Center. Also included in the night will be a fantastic menu by Chef Adrian, 75+ silent auction items, and local band Casper will perform.

Celebrate reading in August The dog days of summer are here— literally. The Chesterﬁeld County Public Library and Friends of the Chesterﬁeld County Public Library are encouraging kids and adults to read this summer with their Read 2 Feed program. For every ten books read, or every ten hours spent

listening to books, one meal Read to Feed program, will be provided to a dog or cat at the Chesterfield Coun- sponsored by Southern ty Animal Shelter, courtesy of States, benefits the Southern States. Additionally, Chesterfield County with each completed reading Animal Shelter. log, participants will receive a coupon to Chick-fil-A, and be entered in the grand prize earn additional rewards by entering weekly drawings at drawing. Kids and teens can the individual branches. The last day to enter the grand prize drawing is Saturday, Aug. 20. One winning entry will be drawn from each branch. The Read 2 Feed finale will be held at the Chesterfield County Animal Shelter on Friday, Aug. 26, at 10 a.m. The public is invited to attend and see the results of this successful program, HOURS: now in its twelfth year. For Mon. - Fri. 8 am - 7 pm more information, visit any Sat. 8 am - 3 pm Chesterfield County library Sunday Closed! branch, or see library.chesterfield.gov 17210 Genito Road • 739-2037 Chesterfield County

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Congratulations, Spangler Achieving Eagle Scout Rank Connor Morgan Spangler of Midlothian, Boy Scout Troop 1829, has earned the rank of Eagle Scout. Connor attended The Math and Science High School at Clover Hill and will attend Virginia Tech’s College of Engineering this fall, majoring in Aerospace Engineering. He was the recipient of the Virginia Tech Corp of Cadets “Emerging Leader Scholarship” and also received the Virginia Tech Alumni Association Scholarship, Richmond Chapter. Connor will serve as a member of the Virginia Tech Corp of Cadets and Air Force ROTC. Connor also received one of ten congressional nominations for the United States Air Force Academy from Congressman Eric Cantor.

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All data are based on the publicly available Chesterﬁeld County Police Department daily arrest and crime releases and are reported according to Federal Incident Based Reporting rules.

23112 Aug. 7

12900 block of Genito Road Complainant reported a blue 2000 Ford pickup was taken from the victim’s tow yard.

Aug. 6

14200 block of Birmam Woods Drive Victim stated hearing bangs outside the victim’s residence, came downstairs, saw one unknown suspect jump of victim’s porch and two standing in the victim’s backyard. The victim turned on the back light and the suspects ran from the area. Entry was not gained, and at this time, nothing has been reported stolen.

Aug. 5

1700 block of Redborne Court Property was reported stolen from victim’s unlocked blue 2006 Nissan Sentra.

Aug. 2

2000 block of Camelia Circle Unknown suspect(s) entered the victim’s garage and took property from the back of the victim’s golf cart. No signs of forced entry were noted.

Aug. 1

2800 block of Iverson Road Complainant stated unknown suspect(s) lifted the window screen in an attempt to gain entry to the victim’s locked residence. Entry was not gained. 15300 block of Cambria Cove Boulevard Two mailboxes sustained damage from ﬁreworks.

July 31

14200 block of Long Gate Road Unlocked 2007 Volvo entered and property was reported stolen.

Aug. 2

2100 block of S. Twilight Lane Suspect(s) used a brick from the victim’s yard to break the rear kitchen window to gain entry to the locked residence. Property was reported stolen. 1300 block of Chevelle Drive Entry gained through an unlocked rear window. Some rooms inside the residence were rummaged through and property was reported stolen.

Aug. 1

7600 block of Van Hoy Drive Suspect(s) pried open two locked storage sheds at the location. Property was reported stolen.

July 31

2700 block of Brookwood Road Unknown suspect(s) gained entry to the vacant residence, causing damage to the interior. At this time, nothing has been reported stolen. 9300 block of Southport Drive Several unlocked vehicles were entered and property was reported stolen.

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Aug. 6

1200 block of Sycamore Square Suspect(s) broke the rear window in an attempt to gain entry to the location. Entry was not gained, and at this time, nothing has been reported stolen. 2000 block of Corner Rock Road Suspect(s) entered victim’s open garage and gained entry to victim’s unlocked vehicle, which was parked inside. Property reported stolen.

July 31

14300 block of Fox Hurst Terrace Victim observed an unknown suspect attempting to gain entry to victim’s locked vehicle. Entry was not gained, and at this time, nothing has been reported stolen.

23114 July 31

1400 block of Sycamore Ridge Court Two vehicles were entered and property was reported stolen. 900 block of Clayborne Lane Unlocked blue 2009 Toyota Corolla was entered and property stolen. 14300 block of Nicolay Way Victim’s unlocked white GMC Yukon was entered and property was reported stolen.

23120 Aug. 5

22100 block of Pear Orchard Road Suspect gained entry to the victim’s residence by removing the doggie door, reaching in to unlock the door and entering the victim’s main residence. Property was stolen from both the garage and residence.

23235 Aug. 5

7600 block of Hull Street Road Suspect(s) gained entry to the building by unknown

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means and once inside, kicked open a locked door to the business. At this time, nothing has been reported stolen. 1300 block of Old Log Trail Suspect(s) gained entry to victim’s residence by unknown means and stole property. 1800 block of Stone River Road Suspect broke the locked rear window and used a ladder to gain entry to victim’s residence. Entry was not gained, and at this time, nothing was reported stolen.

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800 block of Southlake Boulevard Suspect pried open the locked side door to gain entry to the location. At this time, nothing has been reported stolen.

Aug. 4

10100 block of Hull Street Road Multiple vehicles were entered at two locations and property was reported stolen from one vehicle. 8200 block of Midlothian Turnpike Victim reported property stolen from victim’s 2001 Dodge parked at the location.

Aug. 2

100 block of Reams Court Complainant observed an unknown suspect inside an unlocked 2003 Altima. Suspect ran from the vehicle when the complainant shouted at the suspect. Property was reported stolen.

Aug. 1

Virginia Auctioneers compete for championship title BY LATIKA LEE

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ttracting a packed house of both bidders and contenders, the 34th Annual Virginia State Champion Auctioneers Contest showcased the impressive call bidding skills of auctioneers from across the Old Dominion. The exciting live-auction event, hosted by Dixon’s Auctions and Estate Sales, was held in Powhatan on Aug. 6. It featured highlycollectible memorabilia from the epic film Star Wars, genuine sports memorabilia and several vintage Hess Oil toy trucking sets. Thirteen of Virginia’s licensed auctioneers competed before a live public auction for the title of 2011-2012 Virginia State Champion Auctioneer, a trophy and coveted championship ring. Taylor Linkous, an auctioneer from Blacksburg, led the field of contenders, winning the grand champion title. This year’s contest coincided with the 2011 Virginia Auctioneers Association (VAA) mid-year seminars and continuing education classes, which were held at the Sheraton Park South in Chesterfield. The VAA is the largest professional association dedicated to professional auctioneers in Virginia. Catered by Frisby’s, Dixon’s Auctions hosted a pre-contest BBQ dinner, for auctioneers visiting from across the state, which was also open to the public. Industry dignitaries from Virginia and North Carolina attended, in addition to a national auctioneer who sells for world-renown Barrett- Jackson Auction Company and the Speed Channel. Representatives were also on site from the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR). Competition judges included past PHOTO BY LATIKA LEE association presidents Dubby Isget and Grayson Smith, as well as past champions David Wooldridge of Midlothian, recent auctioneers school graduate calls bids during at break at the 34th Annual Virginia State Auctioneers Champion Ted DeBruhl, Jerome Clark (’88-89) of Contest. Mechanicsville and Ernie Rodgers (‘0405)of Midlothian. VAA Vice President Brian Kurdziolek also served as a judge, debuts in the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. while treasurer, G. Ray Boone of Rocky Mount, helped bidCoveted by collectors, a featured highlight was the bidders browse and inspect. ding for Lot 36B, National Baseball Hall of Fame inductees’ Many of the collectible toys Dixon’s auctioned were sold memorabilia: a rare, autographed picture of Joe DiMaggio, on consignment. They were offered by a local resident who Mickey Mantle and Ted Williams. An online bid opened at had been collecting Star Wars movie memorabilia since the $5, but the paddles began to wave throughout the facility, beginning of the franchise and had amassed the collection closing with a bid of $260 – the highest of the night. for more than 30 years. The stacks and stacks of mint-condiKate Nosbisch, of Chester, bid on a signed Hank Aaron tion boxes were spread across three tables. baseball, but didn’t win. “I stopped bidding too soon,” she A 1998 Luke Skywalker Star Wars Action Collection, said, “I could kick myself. It only went for $50.” which was new in the box, sold in increments of $5, reached All 12 lots of baseball-related memorabilia were accoma final $60. Several of the bids for the Star Wars action panied by certificates of authenticity. A signed picture of figures including Chewbacca, Han Solo, Princess Leia, and Mickey Mantle with Willie Mays went for $100. Grand chamDarth Vader characters, were purchased by out-of-state pion Linkous called bids on Lot 39B and Lot 40B, a Whitey bidders. Billy Dixon managed online sales from Kentucky, Ford and Ted Williams’ autographed pictures, which went for Texas and Tennessee. A 15% deposit was required on most $65 and $85, respectively. expensive items. Dixon explained some of the autographed lots went “We have all types of Hess Gas Station Toy Trucks here, higher than expected, but still below value. He said more too,” said Wes White, who handles Dixon’s Customer Service consigners are needed to contribute to the event, in order to and Absentee Bidding, “They are mostly from the 1990s and vary the inventory. 2000s, with a few older models.” The auction inventory also included collectible coins and In 1964, the first highly detailed toy tanker, the "B Model practical equipment including a new stainless steel Brickman Mack Tanker", was sold at Hess gas stations. Limited in quan- gas grill, a gasoline Auger power drill, a riding lawnmower tity, a high quality plastic toy vehicle bearing the Hess name and a generator. In addition to in-person and phone bidhas been produced almost every year since then. They were ding, Dixon’s Auctions welcomed absentee bids, including made to be exact replicas of vehicles in the Hess fleet and by phone and through its website: www.dixonsauctions.com. Electronic catalogs were available by download from the internet. A list of partial sponsors included: Colony Constructions, Midlothian Antiques, First Community Bank, Gallier Meyer, Kathy’s Kopies and Courtois Signs and Graphics.

400 block of S. Providence Road Complainant reported two HVAC units were stolen from the elementary school. Suspect(s) also cut the lines to another unit, but it was not taken.

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2600 block of Krossridge Road Suspect(s) broke a glass panel in the rear basement door to gain entry to the victim’s residence. Property was stolen.

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12200 block of Hampton Valley Court Shot ﬁred inside the location. No injuries were reported.

Aug. 3

12100 block of Beaverwood Drive Suspect(s) gained entry to the victim’s residence through an unlocked rear door. Property was reported stolen. No signs of forced entry were noted.

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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

August has been a brutal month for all

our nation and across the globe as the news and images come directly into our Midlothian homes via television, Internet, his August has been a brutal or smart phone. We may be hugging our month on the soul’s psyche. kids a little tighter or praying a little longer Thirty grief-stricken military or showing more gratitude to our family families will soon be burying and neighbors, and maybe even taking their loved ones - those who gave the ultimate sacrifice while voluntarily serving time to reflect on how we can provide our nation in Afghanistan. U.S. Secretary solutions on a local level. Remember two of Defense Leon Panetta on Saturday mov- things: endurance and perseverance are ingly expressed condolences from a nation innate qualities all Americans share in our and our people in regards to the casualties country’s past, present and future. closing with “They and their families are On a completely different departure of in my thoughts, in my prayers and in my thought: heart.” More women in Virginia are choosing A lot of nerves are feeling raw after to breastfeed their babies, according to the the last few brutal weeks as it appears the world is currently bellied up to an all-you- Virginia Department of Health’s press can-eat buffet of troubles with a variety of release regarding the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s 2011 Breastfeedhot dishes including high temperatures, ing Scorecard. It is a personal family choice political hammering, financial fiascos, global pivoting, and civil crises of riots and that has received increasingly positive support from the medical community, which famine. We, as a nation, need calm heads in such a potent atmosphere – and maybe in turn is seeing an increase of support a few extra antacid chewable tablets before from the society as a whole. It’s about time the topic of breastfeedthe month’s end. ing has surfaced beyond moms whisperThese are obviously serious times for ing to new moms about feeding options BY ELIZABETH FARINA

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for an infant. In fact, if we can talk about breastfeeding without folks snickering like adolescents, maybe we can eventually discuss the facts about breast health, disease prevention, and even save a few lives along the way encouraging self-breast examinations. Breastfeeding is not an easy decision for a new mom. It’s not like a mom who is breastfeeding her infant is attempting to be like Janet Jackson at a Super Bowl half-time show. In our social norms, it is awkward for some people to be around a nursing mother, but why? Isn’t it natural? Based on my experience, I am not the person to advocate to any mother. I leave that decision as a personal choice for parents to decide since we have many nutritional options available for an infant. I recall reading as many pieces of literature as I could ﬁnd about breastfeeding (and everything else about baby) while expecting little one several years ago. Every pamphlet, every book, every website seemed to highlight the physical and economic beneﬁts for mother and child. Sounds like a no-brainer, right? Well, breastfeeding and reading about

breastfeeding are two separate events for any mother. My experience has led me to believe that it is not as easy as it looks. I vividly remember non-stop tears because of excruciating raw pain, the few embarrassing moments at a previous place of employment, and the first time I couldn’t find a private spot in a very public place to feed my hungry wailing infant. Although, even through every mishap, I did find support as I made the adjustment of being a one-person dairy farm. One lactation clinician taught me different holds for baby as well as provided a list of creams to alleviate blisters that had arrived. My supervisor provided flexibility in my work schedule, which alleviated the distraction in our work environment. And I will never forget the kind employee at the home improvement store who found a quiet discrete corner for this embarrassed and desperate new mom (one could tell that he was a resourceful dad of a lucky family). For me, the benefits of breastfeeding and the support outweighed the personal angst. Maybe it is time that such benefits outweigh society’s anxiety about women’s breasts and nursing moms.

CORRECTIONS &CLARIFICATIONS In the article " Metro Richmond Zoo offers unique exhibits for all ages" the address of the zoo, located in the western part of Chesterﬁeld County at 8300 Beaver Bridge Road in Moseley, was omitted. We regret the error.

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would like to use the language in an international business setting in France or Africa, which has several countries that have French as the ofﬁcial language. “For me, that’s an option. I don’t want to stop at French, but learn a couple more [languages] as well,” he said. The program, which is a selection process based on written and spoken applications and foreign language teacher nominations from the students’ school, division included three fast-paced weeks of social activities, sports, ﬁeld trips, and projects that required all communication to be conducted in 100 percent of the French language. Dibich recalled playing soccer and volleyball as well as listening to French music was helpful in retaining the language. The only time the students were permitted to write in their native English language was when they were sending home a note to family and friends. Dibich added that the academy was helpful in preparing for his monthlong visit to France to visit family. “I think that it cleared up a lot of my doubt with the French language and

augmented my ability to have conversations with people,” he said. He appreciated that the academy didn’t necessarily focus on the grammar, but focused on living fully within the French culture. “I’m psyched to be making connections with other French people other than just trying to survive the conversation,” Dibich said. Both Dibich and Shewmake are looking forward to sharpening their French language skills with fellow academy participants on a regular basis as well as communicating with teacher Laurel Maughan. “I think language is use-it-or-loseit,” Dibich said. “Tyler and I share a common goal and we’ve put so much work into it and love the French culture.” Dibich encourages other students to apply for the state-funded program. “I think if anyone has a chance to go, it’s absolutely worthwhile,” he said. “We’re putting our tax money to use and investing in our children. It’s becoming more and more important every day with the global community connected.”

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Two historic tours available this month Learn more about Chesterﬁeld County’s past in two historic programs this month. On Saturday, Aug. 13, from 10 to 11 a.m., take the Falling Creek Ironworks Tour and discover the history of the ﬁrst iron furnace in the New World. Explore the archaeological discoveries along the banks of Falling Creek, learn about Archibald Cary’s grist mill, and the plan of the Virginia Company to expand trade in the Colonies. This tour will meet at Bensley Park, 2900 Drewry’s Bluff Road. Tour the house and grounds of historic Eppington Plantation on Saturday, M

Aug. 20, 10-11 a.m. Eppington was a large tobacco plantation built in 1768 by Thomas Jefferson’s brotherin-law, Francis Eppes VI. Experience what plantation life was like in the 1700s. The house, which is rarely open to the public, features items on display from the Eppes and Hines-Cherry families, as well as agricultural displays. Both programs are $8 per person, and registration is required. For more information, call Bryan Truzzie, (804) 751-4946. To register, call (804) 748-1623

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Richmond operates 15 branches throughout the Metro Richmond region, serving more than 155,000 people each year. Children from all over Richmond and the surrounding area ride buses from their local YMCA to Camp Thunderbird’s Outdoor Center in central Chesterﬁeld County near Pocahontas State Park. “The camp is helping improve our children's level of independence and doing wonders for their socialization skills,” said the boys’ mother, Tammy. The EveryBuddy program serves children from ages 5 to 12 years old with special needs ranging from Autism to Down Syndrome to ADD/ADHD. To help best meet the needs of an EveryBuddy Camper, only six to ten spaces are available during each week’s session, which allows more one-on-one attention for the campers to experience rustic camp like any other child. The regular day camp program averages about 400 children a week. During each camp session, EveryBuddy Campers participate in all traditional camp activities that they might not be able to do at other camps. They have the opportunity to groom and ride horses, shoot BB guns and are introduced to archery. Hennessey said the campers beneﬁt from a schedule that is balanced to provide both small group time and mainstreamed activity time with other, larger camper groups. “They have their own specially-trained coordinators and rotate through the activities like music, art, drama and ‘circle counsel’ while making friends and building skills such as how to get along with others,” Hennessey said. But, nothing slows the Rodgers brothers down. Even in the triple digit heat, they can run through a water mister sprinkler, splash around in the mushroom pool, or play water gun games and have the chance to be ordinary kids.

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Former VcU guards team up to run camp at Trinity By JIm mCConnELL jmcconnell@midlothianexchange.com

hen Eric Maynor and Joey Rodriguez decided to become partners and operate a youth basketball camp this summer, they had no shortage of potential locations. They could’ve held it in Maynor’s home state of North Carolina. They could’ve held it in Oklahoma, where Maynor now plays for the NBA’s Oklahoma City Thunder. They could’ve held it in Rodriguez’s native Florida. Instead, the former Virginia Commonwealth University point guards

dodson, oakley pick up victories MIDLOTHIAN – The largest field of cars this season, in both the Late Model and Grand Stock divisions, highlighted a great night of racing at Southside Speedway on Friday. Nineteen Late Models took the green flag for the first of two 50 lappers and Chris Dodson came from his sixth-place starting position to hold off Eddie Johnson to take the checkered. Dodson had the race under control, but a late caution and the cone restart put Eddie Johnson beside of Dodson for the green, white, checkered restart. Dodson was able to hold for the win, followed by Johnson, Brad Davis, Jeff Oakley and Raymond Pittman. After Dodson drew a 7 for the redraw in race two, Oakley took advantage and picked up his second win of the season in the second 50 lap race for the Late Models. He was followed by Johnson, Dodson, A.J. Winstead and Mike Kersey. Fifteen Grand Stocks were on hand and Austin Dodge also picked up his second win of the season. Dodge drove his Chevy ahead of Bobby Curtis, J.D. Eversole, Todd Ruggles and Woody Ellington. In the Legends, young Brenden Queen continued the trend of picking up second wins on the season, as he and Brad Hancock battled for 25 laps. In the end, Queen came out on top followed by Hancock, pole winner Cameron Patrick, Scotty Edwards and Kevin Yeatts. Tyler Davis had the cruise control on in the U-Car feature. Mike Chapman and Daniel Thomas tried to run Davis down, but Davis kept them in his rearview mirror all night. Rounding out the top 5 were Chapman, Thomas, Michael Hall and Jamie Hite. Jason Higginbotham held off Stanley Holmes in the 20 lap Champ Kart race. Twenty karts took the green flag and Higginbotham survived several early cautions to pick up his first win of the season. Holmes was second, David Emory, Hunter Ashworth and Tanner Aman rounded out the top 5. Southside returns to action on August 19 with “Back to School Night.” Twin 50s for the Modifieds headline the action and the Grand Stocks, Street Stocks, U-Cars, Champ Karts and Legends will also be hand for a full night of racing. Several area mascots will also be there to entertain and compete in the Mascot Ohh-lympics. Gates open at 6:00pm, Qualifying at 6:45pm and racing gets underway at 7:30. Go to www.southsidespeedway.com for more information. Courtesy of Southside Speedway

decided to give something back to the community that embraced them as college stars by holding their initial camp in Richmond. “I used to go to all the camps I could when I was a kid. Now to have my own camp is pretty cool,” said Rodriguez, who is seeking a professional deal overseas after leading VCU to the NCAA Final Four in April. Lacking experience in the logistics of such an undertaking, the duo contracted with Impact Basketball and highly respected instructor Mike Moreau to oversee administration of the camp. Moreau’s ﬁrst objective was to ﬁnd a

facility both large enough to accommodate the event and willing to host dozens of youngsters from throughout the Richmond metro area. One of his ﬁrst calls was to Trinity Episcopal, which just happened to be the site of the sparkling, new 55,000 square-foot Estes Athletic Center. “He said he thought their new camp and our new gym would be a perfect match,” Trinity athletic director Eric Gobble recalled. Moreau ﬂew to Richmond a week later from his home base in Los Angeles, sealed the deal with Trinity and CAMp p7

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yberty Anderson won’t begin her sophomore year of high school for another month, and she’s not yet old enough to possess a driver’s license, but she’s already earned celebrity status on the Richmondarea golf scene. During a shopping trip Sunday, the 15-yearold Chesterfield native was approached by no fewer than 15 people holding the Summer 2011 issue of the Virginia Golf Report. Anderson earned a spot on the cover by winning her third consecutive Richmond Women’s Golf Association championship, and her fellow shoppers couldn’t wait to get her autograph on the photo of her in a pink golf shirt and her trademark camouflage cap. Attracting those fans – and many, many more – was one of the reasons why tournament director Matthew Schulze offered Anderson a special invitation to participate as an amateur in this weekend’s LPGA Futures Tour Eagle Classic at Richmond Country Club. “She’s a homegrown 15-year-old who has the skill to play with these girls,” Schulze told the Richmond Times-Dispatch last week. “She’ll help us. She’ll give people in Richmond another reason to come out and watch women’s golf.” According to Anderson, Schulze told her father Wayne that he expects an extra 2,000 paying customers for the three-day event simply because of her presence in the 144-player tournament field. Schulze’s projection evokes memories -- albeit on a much smaller scale -- of the crowds that flocked to PGA Tour events to see Tiger Woods in his first few tournaments as a fresh-faced rookie. Anderson, however, still carries herself more like the anti-Tiger; unfailingly humble, she remains determined not to get “too full of myself ” despite the adulation that has accompanied her emergence as a golfing prodigy. Upon learning of Schulze’s comment, Anderson was initially skeptical. “My thought about that was like, ‘For me? That’s not possible,’” she recalled. But after some reflection, Anderson began to grasp the implications of her role as hometown favorite. “I know people are excited for me and want me to do well. I don’t want to let anybody down,” she said. “To some extent, that’s where the presMEDIA GENERAL NEWS SERVICE

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Host families offer home away from home By JIm mCConnELL jmcconnell@midlothianexchange.com

ike a band of nomads, players on the LPGA Futures Tour travel from one tournament to the next during its 16event annual schedule, traversing the country in search of prize money and the evenmore valuable tour points needed to catapult themselves into the big leagues. It can be a lonely existence, far from family and friends, but at each stop, many players receive comfort, encouragement and support from the host families who volunteer to provide them lodging for the week. And occasionally, these arrangements blossom into enduring friendships. That’s certainly the case for Futures Tour professional Stephanie Connelly and the Midlothian family that has hosted her for each of the tour’s four stops at Richmond Country Club.

Connelly, a 24-year-old native of Pasadena, Md., has grown so close to Debi and Chris Pine and their children, she makes a point to stop in and spend time with them even when the tour isn’t in Richmond. “They really are like my second family,” said Connelly, one of 144 players who will tee off tomorrow in the ﬁrst round of the three-day Eagle Classic. “It’s great to have second families all over the country. I certainly wouldn’t be able to be out here for the whole year without them.” The “host family” system is in many ways the lifeblood of minor-league professional sports tours such as the LPGA Futures. While several of the most successful players on the tour have enough ﬁnancial backing from sponsors to afford to stay in hotels every weekend, the vast majority pay for travel, lodging, tournament entry fees and other related

expenses out of their own pockets. That’s not easy on a tour where the total tournament purse usually is around $100,000, meaning most players barely break even ﬁnancially and those who fail to make the 36-hole cut wind up on the negative end of the ledger for the weekend. “They work so hard, they’re doing it for the love of the game and most of them are losing money,” Debi Pine said. “It’s a great learning experience for my children to see ﬁrst-hand how hard you have to work to achieve your dreams because these girls are the epitome of that.” Fortunately for the players at this week’s Futures Tour stop, they’ve found kindred spirits in Midlothian’s Founders Bridge community, where many of the host families share their passion for golf and empathize with their quest for Hosts p8

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CAMp from p set out to devise a weeklong training program appropriate for boys and girls ages 10 through 18. About 60 kids paid the $400 registration fee to participate in the camp, but it seemed like twice as many during the opening session July 25, as Trinity’s new main gymnasium came alive with the sound of basketballs bouncing and sneakers squeaking on the shiny hardwood ﬂoor. “You can see the kids who have been working hard, learning stuff and making new moves,” Maynor said. “It’s fun to come here and see that.” Moreau, who has trained such NBA luminaries as Kobe Bryant, led the drills along with his two assistants. Unlike the many professional athletes who lend their names to athletic camps for kids but give little of their time, both Maynor and Rodriguez also embraced the opportunity for handson instruction and sharing their years of knowledge with young players. “We’ve all heard of camps where ‘the guy’ doesn’t show up all week except Friday to sign a few autographs,” Moreau said. “Eric and Joey take a lot of pride in the fact that their names are on this camp. They understand the role they play in kids’ lives.” In addition to drills focused on shooting and dribbling and lunchtime nutritional counseling, campers got a daily treat by watching the headliners in action. Along with three other former VCU standout guards – B.A. Walker, Jamal Shuler and Brandon Rozzell – Maynor and Rodriguez used their lunch break for shooting workouts that had midseason intensity during the dog days of summer. “One of the reasons why he’s an NBA player,” Moreau told the campers, pointing toward Maynor, “is that he wants to win everything. It doesn’t matter if it’s summer league or the season or just a workout, he wants to win.” At the conclusion of Friday’s ﬁnal session, both sent off the camp’s participants with messages of encouragement, T-shirts and autographs – and a valuable lesson about always giving 100 percent effort. As he headed for the parking lot after picking up his son, Ben, Gobble noted “it was a great week” for a variety of reasons. “As an administrator, seeing the positive energy and leadership on this campus has been great. As a coach, I’ve been happy to have Trinity athletes in there seeing how hard those guys work – every drill was like the fourth quarter of Game 7,” he said. “For kids who think the NBA is all about tattoos and ESPN’s Top 10 Plays, they’re the furthest thing from that.”

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Clockwise from top: Head instructor Mike Moreau challenges younger players to step up to the level of the older campers during a shooting drill. Former VCU point guards Eric Maynor and Joey Rodriguez follow the ﬂight of a shot as they help rebound the ball for young campers. Moreau works with a post player on various footwork drills to help create space from opposing defenders. Because Maynor and Rodriguez both are point guards, Moreau tailored the camp to focus heavily on the skills required of perimeter players. Here one of the younger campers works on his ballhandling and prepares to go behind his back with a dribble.

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At just 15 years of age, Chesterﬁeld's Lyberty Anderson is already a three-time Richmond Women's Golf Association champion and one of the best-known players on the local golf scene.

LYBertY from p sure is.” Anderson felt no pressure the last time she attempted to navigate the 6,278-yard RCC layout in 2008. She shot 84 as an 11-year-old and failed to qualify for the Futures event. Her game and her conﬁdence both have grown considerably since then. Added strength has translated into extra length off the tee, but not at the expense of her exquisite touch around the green. So while playing alongside professionals will be a new experience, Anderson doesn’t expect intimidation to affect her performance. “You have to beat the course before you can beat the other players,” she said. “When you start worrying about what everybody else is doing, you’re not focused on what you’re supposed to be doing.”

Schulze, who obviously believes Anderson is capable of holding her own against women who get paid to play, long has sought to see her in his tournament field. “I think we’ve all known since the day we started that one day Lyberty was going to play in this event,” he told the Times-Dispatch. “To be quite honest, [extending a bid to a rising high school sophomore] wasn’t a difficult decision.” Accepting Schulze’s invitation was even more of a nobrainer for Anderson, who’s approaching the tournament with modest goals (she simply wants to make the cut) and a firm belief that it’s “a great opportunity.” “I’m really excited,” she added. “Hopefully I’ll learn something. There’s no better person to learn from than someone who is already where I want to be.”

Hosts from p a spot on the LPGA Tour. Jean Morgan and her husband Stuart have been hosting players since the Futures Tour had an annual event in Brandermill more than 15 years ago. With Founders Bridge only about a 15-minute drive on Route 288 from RCC, Morgan and many others in the community eagerly volunteered to serve as host families. The Morgans now consider Ashley Prange, who earned her spot on the Futures Tour by winning the Golf Channel’s “Big Break 5” competition, a family friend even though they see her only once a year. “We exchange Christmas cards and she calls periodically,” Jean Morgan said. “We’ve gotten to know her and her dad real well, and we watch her scores anxiously.” Neither the Pines nor the Morgans have such anxiety when they open their homes to golfers one week every year. “I’ve always seen it as a great op-

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