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Midlothian mom pens murder mystery in 30-day challenge publisher a year or two for somebody to pick it up,” said Pierce, “Coming from the West Coast, he assignment: write a 50,000 word I think there’s such great, rich history here, I see new novel for National Novel Writing it and nobody’s writing about it, so I decided to Month. The challenge: it must be writself-publish it.” ten in 30 days. Pierce’s new book, “Murder on Second Street: “I just put my head down and wrote. When I The Jackson Ward Murders”, is written in the had finished, I had written 50,100 words,” said historical fiction genre. It tells a story that is set in novelist Rebekah Pierce, the 1920’s in Richmond’s Jackson Ward neighboradjunct professor at hood during prohibition and in the weeks before Virginia Union University the Stock Market Crash of 1929. The classic and J. Sargeant Reynolds murder mystery is intertwined with historical Community College, “But details and actual events. The novel's plot centers that doesn’t always happen around a series of murders that take place in for writers, I’ve got other Jackson Ward and the urgent social and economic books and plays that have forces that demand they be solved. taken years to write.” “The characters are made up, but the area Each day, Pierce sat and history is accurate. The context in which the I think there's at her computer and events were happening is fiction, except for the such a great, composed her thoughts. famous entertainers. The great thing about it is rich history She didn’t have to edit that they could have been real,” said Pierce. here, I see it for grammar, punctuaPierce, a wife and mother of two young and nobody's tion or sentence structure. children, tried to write a chapter a day, dependThe goal was to reach the ing on when she could get someone to watch her writing about 50,000 word count. six-week old baby, Macy. She dedicated herself it, so I de“After the competition, to writing at least ten pages per chapter. But, it cided to selfI thought this story was was a field trip to the Black History Museum and publish it. too good to sit on while Cultural Center of Virginia, with students from waiting for a traditional her American Literature and African American
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Summer vacation begins for Fresh Air Fund The local Fresh Air Fund volunteer committee greeted New York City children as they arrived in the area. The youngsters, 6 - 18 years old, are visiting for two weeks or longer. Some are leaving home and New York City for the first time, while others are returning to visit the same host families for consecutive summers.
Families from Powhatan, Mechanicsville and Midlothian welcomed the children, who traveled via charter bus, on Friday at Bettie W. Weaver Elementary School on Robious Road. The Fresh Air Fund, an independent, not-for-profit agency, has provided free summer experiences to more than 1.7 million children since 1877. Each summer, thousands of children visit volunteer host families in 13 Northeastern states and Canada. In 2009, 14 Fresh Air children stayed with families in the Richmond area.
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Airman First Class David Rogers, II, who moved to Midlothian with his family this year, gives a 'thumbs up' at the Martin's Food Markets on Hull Street Road. On Monday, the company donated a handicapped-accessible vehicle, which will make transportation much easier for the Rogers family.
Martin's Food Markets donates van to local 'Wounded Warrior'
As part of the Wounded Warrior Project, representatives from Martin’s Food Markets donated a handicappedaccessible van to Airman First Class -courtesy of Fresh Air Fund David Rogers, 23, and his family. The van is valued at $31,000. Rogers suffered life-threatening injuries during his tour of duty in 2009 and continues to make progress in his recovery at Hunter Midlothian family Homes McGuire Veteran’s Center in Makeva D’abreu, Richmond. left, and dad Richard “Martin’s is proud to support men D’abreu, Jr., with their son Richard (III), and women from our communities welcomed Rehime who are serving in the Armed Forces Crain, left, and both here and around the world,” said Dave Duval Jim Scanlon, regional vice president, on Friday Martin’s. “David’s courage exemplifies evening. The the strength and dedication of so many boys are of our young servicemen and women. participants and the By providing David with this van family is donation, we hope to ease his family’s hosting the transportation needs so he can continue pair as part his rehabilitation and recovery.” of the Fresh While on duty in Germany in May Air Fund 2009, Airman First Class David Rogers program. was involved in a car accident, suffering multiple life-threatening injuries including traumatic brain injury. He PHOTO ILLIUSTRATION BY was non-responsive at the scene and reELIZABETH mained in a coma for a month. After beFARINA ing stabilized following four and a half months in a private German hospital and Landstuhl Army Medical Hospital,
he was placed on medical transport flight back to the United States and Walter Reed Army Medical Center where he communicated solely with eye blinks. In October 2009, Rogers was admitted to the Polytrauma Rehabilitation Center at Hunter Holmes McGuire Veteran’s Center in Richmond. The techniques and rehab programs utilized over the past ten months have facilitated Rogers’ recovery into full consciousness, communicating with a typing device that vocalizes for him. He now resides in Midlothian with his parents and siblings, who relocated to Central Virginia to insure his continued care at McGuire. Each year, Martin’s and Giant Food Stores raise money in-store to benefit local troops and regional USOs through an annual “Support Our Troops” campaign. Since 2005, customers have donated more than $945,000. In addition to supporting regional USOs, Martin’s and Giant also reach out several times a year to the family members of associates who are serving overseas by sending care packages of toiletries, sweets, beverage mixes, soups, and microwavable meals. For more information about the Wounded Warrior Project, visit www. woundedwarriorproject.org. - courtesy of Martin’s
DuPont facility to open in Chesterfield
Toby and Kerney enjoy their time together at OBX. - Submitted by Debbie Lumsden
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Governor Bob McDonnell announced on Aug. 4 that DuPont will invest $20 million to establish a facility in Chesterfield County to make the first nanofiber-based polymeric separators for high-performance lithium ion batteries for electric vehicles and many other potential commercial uses. The facility, an early commercialscale plant to produce the new material for this growing market, will be located at a leased building in Chesterfield County and will begin operations in early 2011. Virginia successfully competed against a number of other locations for the project. "DuPont is a science leader and a major employer in the Commonwealth. The company has been in Chesterfield County since 1929 and this exciting new battery technology facility will continue DuPont's history of innovation in the Commonwealth of Virginia. We are committed to helping our existing employers expand their operations in the Commonwealth. This announcement is positive news for our economy, and for the competitiveness of Chesterfield County and the entire Commonwealth in the global marketplace," said Governor McDonnell. The facility will further refine and develop DuPont™ Energain™ separators, a
nanofiber-based material that improves safety by allowing high-performance lithium-ion batteries to operate at higher temperatures and can increase power up to 30 percent. "DuPont™ Energain™ separators will be key to battery manufacturers making huge advances in lithium-ion batteries," said Thomas G. Powell, President, DuPont Protection Technologies. "DuPont enjoys a great, long-term partnership with Virginia and the technology development it enables enhances our presence here as a major employer." The Virginia Economic Development Partnership worked with Chesterfield County to secure the project for Virginia. The company is eligible to receive state benefits from the Virginia Enterprise Zone Program, administered by the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development. "It gives Chesterfield County great pleasure to partner with our largest private employer on this exciting and innovative project. DuPont is one of our oldest businesses and we are delighted that they continue to choose Chesterfield County as the location to grow and prosper," said Dan Gecker, Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors Chairman. - courtesy of Office of the Governor
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Lucy Corr Village expresses appreciation to law enforcement, fire and EMS with a breakfast
New engineering program offered at John Tyler CC Are you interested in pursuing a career in engineering but concerned about how much pursuing a degree will cost? John Tyler Community College has an affordable option for you. The college’s new engineering program, created in partnership with the University of Virginia (U.Va.), is designed so that students who graduate with their associate degree and a grade point average of 3.4 or higher will be eligible to transfer into U.Va.’s competitive Engineering School. Students who transfer will have the option of completing their bachelor’s degree in Charlottesville or, if it is more affordable and convenient, by taking U.Va. courses at John Tyler using a combination of on-site instruction and distance education. Those interested in learning more about this opportunity are
encouraged to attend one of two upcoming information sessions being held at John Tyler Community College’s campuses. The sessions will take place from 7 – 8:30 p.m. on August 12 at the Midlothian Campus (800 Charter Colony Parkway) in the Science Building, room C109 and from 7 – 8:30 p.m. on Aug. 18, 2010 at the Chester Campus (13101 Jefferson Davis Highway) in Bird Hall, room B124. Dr. Subhotosh Khan, chair of the department of engineering, will be conducting the sessions. For more information about the sessions and John Tyler’s new engineering program, visit www. jtcc.edu/engineering, or call the College’s Division of Engineering, Business and Public Services at (804)706-5122. - courtesy of John Tyler Community College
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Elizabeth Quaiff (left) and Hazel Beninghove (right) serve fire and EMS in appreciation of their service.
On July 30, in recognition of the 40th Anniversary Celebration of Lucy Corr Village, the residents and staff hosted an appreciation pancake breakfast recognizing law enforcement, fire and emergency medical services professionals. The event was held at The Bistro at Brightwater, an independent living facility at Lucy Corr Village. Scholarship announcement Lucy Corr Village employee VaShae L. Bennett has been awarded a $1500 scholarship by the Common-
wealth Long Term Care Foundation. She is among 29 scholarship recipients employed in Virginia long term care facilities. The scholarship program is designed to promote and support quality care and enhance the educational level of nurses currently working in a Virginia Health Care Association member facility. Ms. Bennett plans to further her education, with a goal of becoming a Licensed Practical Nurse. - courtesy of Debra Q. Marlow
Pocahontas Premieres Summer Concert Series presents Casper on Saturday, August 14th at 6 p.m. Known as America’s premier party band, Casper is based in Richmond and has a musical repertoire that covers great dance music from many decades and genres, including Motown, rock, funk, swing and country. Pocahontas State Park’s Heritage Amphitheater is located on
10301 State Park Road in Chesterfield, Virginia. Advance tickets are $8. Tickets day of show are $10. Kids 12 years and under are free. Parking is $5. Advance ticket holders and season pass holders get free parking. Beer and wine will be available for purchase, courtesy of the River City Blues Society. For directions and more information, call the park office at (804) 796-4255 or visit www.virginiastateparks.gov. - courtesy of Virginia State Parks
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going on around all of this opulence’?” Pierce wanted to take history – Richmond’s littleknown African American history – and show her students how to turn it into a remarkable story. In the late 19th and early 20th century, Jackson Ward was flourishing. Second Street, known as the ‘black Wall Street of America’, was recognized as the “Birthplace of Black Capitalism”.
studies classes, that inspired the story. “I was really disturbed because the students didn’t know that the museum existed and they were from Richmond,” said Pierce, “They didn’t know the history in their own backyard. As we were touring, I looked at all of the exhibits and thought ‘wouldn’t it be fascinating if someone wrote a murder mystery that was
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“You can’t teach literature without teaching history,” Pierce said, “I’d been teaching about the Harlem Renaissance and our African American authors and writers from the 17th century. I got a pretty good view of what life was like for them; so, when I sat down to write, the characters came to me to tell their own stories.” For accuracy, Pierce researched and consulted with residents, historians, and scholars to offer a glimpse into the lives of the people, their dress, and their attitudes before the stock market crash in 1929. “I literally drove down each block of Second, Marshall, Clay, and Leigh Streets trying to make sure that I had the correct locations.” Readers will recognize many landmarks of the historic district in the story. The Hippodrome Theater, located on Second Street and currently under renovation, is one of the major scenes in the story where the main character is investigating a murder. The James River is also a prominent “character” in the book. “There are many talented poets, writers and playwrights in the area. I hope I start a trend.”
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Look up to the sky tonight for a show BY ELIZABETH FARINA editor@midlothianexchange.com
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GUEST COLUMN: RIDE IN A FLYING CAR BY SCOTT HOLLIFIELD Media General News Service
Want to ride in my flying car? No, you don't. Because any flying car I can afford will be less like Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and more like, well, something that sounds awfully close to Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. In June, the Federal Aviation Administration approved the Transition Roadable Aircraft, a plane that can land at an airport, fold its wings, taxi onto the highway and cruise right into the nearest drive-thru, according to The Christian Science Monitor, the world's leading source for flying car news. (But that's only because Flying Car Illustrated ceased publication in March.) Like me, you probably have a lot of questions about the Transition Roadable Aircraft, like: Q. Who makes this new-fangled flying car contraption I've been hearing so much about in sparsely read, slightly humorous newspaper columns? A. Terrafugia, based in Woburn, Mass. Q. Terra-whatta? A. Terrafugia, which is Latin for "escape from land" and certainly more confidence-inspiring than "plunge to earth." Q. So who's involved in this company that I'm having a difficult time pronouncing? A. Terrafugia is, according to terrafugia.com, "comprised of a team of
award-winning engineers who have been advancing the state of personal aircraft since 2006. Founded by five pilots who are graduates of MIT and supported by a world-class network of advisors and private investors, Terrafugia's mission is the innovative expansion of personal mobility." Q. Can you give me a few more details to flesh out this column to its usual length? A. Sure. Terrafugia says "the Transition requires a Sport Pilot certificate to fly. It is a two-seat aircraft designed to take off and land at local airports and drive on any road. Transforming from plane to car takes the pilot less than 30 seconds. The Transition will cruise up to 450 miles at over 115 mph, will drive at highway speeds on the road, and fits in a standard household garage." Q. I'm convinced. I'll take one in black with a No. 3 painted on the door. How much does it cost? A. $200,000. Q. Without the No. 3? A. $200,000. Yes, it's that pricy, and that's the reason I will likely never own a genuine Transition Roadable Aircraft. If I withdrew all the money from my credit union account, found $190,000 between the couch cushions and hammered open my daughter's piggy bank, I still could not buy a Transition Roadable Aircraft. The closest I could come
would be a used knockoff from Honest Dan's Auto Emporium. ("GOOD CREDIT? BAD CREDIT? NO CREDIT? WE DON'T GIVE A RAT'S PATOOTIE!") "Honest Dan, I'm looking for a flying car in my price range." "Step over here, hoss, and take a look at this." "Wow! Is that a Transition Roadable Aircraft?" "No, it's a Performance Optimal Soarer." "A POS?" "Is it ever. Go ahead, kick the tires, shake the wings. This baby will fly circles around the Transition. Here, take the keys, son, crank 'er up and listen to 'er purr." "Sounds like it's missing. You hear that?" "Nothing a tune-up won't cure. We'll throw that in for free before you fly it off the lot." "The 'check propeller' light is on." "It's probably just a fuse. Me, I'd put a piece of duct tape over it and forget about it. This baby is in near-perfect condition. One owner. Little old lady who only flew it to church on Sundays." "I don't know, Honest Dan." "Chief, I can take one look and see that you, without a doubt, belong in a POS." Wild blue yonder, here I come. Scott Hollifield is editor and general manage of The McDowell News in Marion, N.C. and a columnist for the Media General News Service.
Chesterfield County, area organizations encourage investing in local shopping Chesterfield County Administrator James J. L. Stegmaier joined representatives from the Chesterfield County Council of PTAs/PTSAs; DuPont Fibers Federal Credit Union; Communities in Schools; Goodwill Industries; local media representatives and others at the Chesterfield Towne Center Mall on Thursday, Aug. 5, to encourage Chesterfield County shoppers to support businesses in the county. Emphasizing that a portion of state sales tax on purchases in the county is returned to Chesterfield County to support schools, police, fire and emergency medical services and other vital county services, Stegmaier said, “Let’s all do ourselves a favor by remembering the importance of supporting Chesterfield County businesses, shopping in Chesterfield County and making sure we share that message with our friends, families and neighbors.”
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A coffee hobby turned into something more BY AMANDA GALLOWAY Special Correspondent
When Bill Proctor and his wife opened the doors of Colony Coffee four years ago, his sole goal was to share his love of coffee with the community. “Coffee had always been a hobby of mine. My wife and I started [Colony Coffee]. Both of us still work full time jobs, but I wanted to share my hobby with other people,” Proctor explained. Fortunately for Proctor and his customers, he takes his hobby very seriously, producing some of the highest quality drinks available. “I like to roast my own coffee, which is pretty unique for a coffee shop, and I get beans from all around the world. Eleven are origin coffees, and eleven are of our own blends. We also flavor a lot of our own coffees,” he said. Customer favorites include the Ethiopian and Guatemalan coffees, as well as the hazelnut and French vanilla flavored drinks. Homemade blends, including the Morning Blend and the Espresso Blend are also popular. As well as a variety of drinks, Colony Coffee offers chocolate covered expresso beans, Paninis, sandwiches, and other lunch foods. All of the baking is done at the restaurant. “I want people to love our coffee, but I also want us to become a local hang out for businesses, folks who want to come in and read. The
economy has really hindered that, but we do have writing groups and poetry groups that come in for the quiet atmosphere,” Proctor said. Over the past couple of months Proctor was concerned that a local coffee shop would not be able to survive the economy. Colony Coffee remained open due to Proctor’s tenacity to remain part of the community. “People come in because one, our coffee is good, and two, because people want to support the local guy. We obviously don’t want to make millions of dollars, but this is a fun hobby because I get to meet all of thee people,” Proctor said. Proctor’s community focus is evident by his involvement with local charities. He recently completed a collection for breast cancer awareness, and is an annual participant in the Angel Tree. He has also participated in food drives, and sends coffee to soldiers in Iraq during Christmas. “We do a lot of donations to local causes,” he said. “I think it is important to give back to the community, because they are the ones that support the local guys. I would have closed my doors a long time ago if it were not for them.” Colony Coffee is located at 2425 Colony Crossing Place near Coalfield Road. They are open Monday – Friday, from 6 a.m. – 7 p.m., Saturday from 7 a.m. – 7 p.m., and Sunday from 7 AM – 5 p.m.
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Chesterfield County Administrator James J. L. Stegmaier joined representatives from local organizations at Chesterfield Towne Center before shoppers took advantage of the taxexempt weekend for back-to-school supplies.
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It’s an annual tradition. Each August, if the weather is cooperating, we travel to an open, people-friendly location to look up at the night sky. This year, the Perseid meteor shower will peak Aug. 12 after 10 p.m. It’s an amazing sight to see the streaks fly across the night sky of twinkling stars. It’s like a brightly lit pen stroking a mark to connect the dots on a black canvas only to run out of ink. The evening generates a number of wishes for the imaginative mind. It also is a reminder that the universe is much bigger than the horizon of the field. Some of the tools to bring along if you venture past the backyard are: bug spray to keep the biting critters away; a red-bulb flashlight so you can see what you’re doing without having to readjust the eyes to the darkness; a large blanket to enjoy the view without craning one’s neck and a lot of enthusiasm. One doesn’t need a telescope to enjoy the celestial show. It’s a simple wonder to watch and listen to children (and adults) who have never enjoyed the evening out watching the meteors burn up in the earth’s atmosphere. When listening to the references to Tinker Bell and the many wishes that are mumbled from tiny lips, the questions always refer to why this annual event occurs. It’s all about the planet’s orbit bumping through things that float in the dark. The first time I heard about the annual August event, I was in college astronomy class. It was an amazing wonder. Using the night sky as the classroom, the professor explained the cultural impact meteor showers and comets have had in our history. One forgets that our ancestors many moons ago believed the Earth was flat and the sun revolved around our tiny planet. And now, an international space station with people residing in this man-built vessel orbits our planet. We’ve come a long way in our achievements. For more information about the Perseid meteor shower, visit www.space.com, keyword Perseid.
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Chesterfield County resident Mary Z. Smith has written three stories for “Soup for the Soul: Devotional Stories for Mothers”. The book will be available at area bookstores such as Barnes & Noble and BooksA-Million, and online at
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STARTING AUG. 16 Pamplin Historical Park and The National Museum of the Civil War Soldier will operate its fall schedule from Aug. 16 through Nov. 30. The Park will maintain full operating hours and programming Wednesdays through Sundays. The Park will be closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Guided tours, costumed interpretation and all museums will be offered to visitors each day the Park is open. The Park will continue to open at 9 a.m. and close at 5 p.m. For more information, please call (804)861-2408 or visit www. pamplinpark.org.
SATURDAY, AUG. 21 The Manchester High School reunion is open to all alumni, faculty, and staff and their adult guests. For $35 per person, enjoy a meal catered by PQ’s BBQ and music by a DJ and alumni musicians. This event is being held at the Oasis Sports Complex in western Chesterfield County and is being hosted by members of the classes of 19691971. For details, call Steve Lowery at (804) 275-0738 or email mhsresunion69.71@ gmail.com Looking for ways to recession-proof your existing business? Back by popular demand: "Business for Breakfast" presented by Virginia Asian Chamber of Commerce hosts: Passport to Small Business Growth In Today Economy from 9 a.m. – noon at Days Inn Richmond Hotel at 6919 Midlothian Turnpike, Richmond. Learn how your small business can survive and thrive. Let our business counselors arm you with the knowledge you need
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Jammin’ on the James: Free Summer Concert Series at Wilton House Museum, 215 S. Wilton Rd. Richmond from 6 – 8 p.m. featuring The Jeff Decker Band. Bring a picnic dinner and your favorite lawn chair for family-friendly music on our grass terrace overlooking the James River. Enjoy walk-through tours of Wilton. Kids will be entertained by face-painting and games while parents revel in the sounds of the live melodies. Free admission. Donations encouraged. Rain or shine. Seating is on a first-come basis. Call (804)282-5936 ext.4 for more information.
MONDAY, SEPT. 13 The Bon Air Rotary Club of Richmond, Virginia is holding its 17th Annual Memorial Charity Golf Tournament on Monday at Stonehenge Golf & Country Club in Richmond. The tournament includes lunch, dinner and a cash bar, along with a raffle and silent auction. All proceeds from the event will benefit local charities: The Alexander Kalata Memorial Fund, The Bon Air Elementary PTA and the Jim Mims Foundation. Approximately 135 golfers and volunteers to attend this fundraising event. For more information on participating in the tournament or providing a sponsorship, call (804) 379-0239 or (804) 513-0616.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 16 The NAMI-CVA monthly meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m., Weinstein JCC, 5403 Monument Ave. Dr. Ananda Pandurangi, Chairman In-patient Psychiatry, VCU Medical Center, will address the subject of "Update of Schizophrenia Treatment Options." The meeting is free and open to the public. For further information call (804) 285-1749.
FRIDAY, SEPT. 17 2010 Charity Bachelor Auction & Shop for the Cure, presented by River City Charities & Rigby’s Jig Dance Studio, will be held at 7:30 p.m. at Center Stage/Rhythm Hall. Hors d’oeuvres, cash bar, great vendors and 18 bachelors to bid on for a date to the Pink Tie Gala (Oct. 23). Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door and may be purchased at Rigby’s Jig Dance Studio or www.charitybachelors.com. Questions, call Susan Groves at (804) 745-0006.
SUNDAY, SEPT. 19 VMFA’s Jumpin’ Bluegrass 2010 Championships will be held at the Chesterfield County Fairgrounds; Admission is $5 per day (three-day event – Friday through Sunday) $1,000 to 1st place winner. Bands include Copper Ridge, Remington Ryde, Easy Street, Big Country, Homew and Bound with featured bands on Friday and Saturday. For more information, visit www.vafolkmusic.org
SATURDAY, SEPT. 25 The Chester Community Association will present ChesterFest in the heart of Chester
on the Chester Village Green opposite the Chester Library on Centre St. from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. This will be the ninth annual event, which brings Chester and surrounding communities together for family fun. Arts and crafts, food, children’s activities, music and entertainment will keep visitors busy all day long, including the World Champion Cherry Pie Eating contest, 2nd annual Tug O’ War Tournament, and Dog Show. A 5k run sponsored by the Green Infrastructure Group precedes the event at 8:30 a.m. For more information contact Mark Fausz at (804)363-7954
SUNDAY, OCT. 3 6th Annual Woodland Vineyard Harvest Party — Celebrate the finish of the harvest with Woodland Vineyard, located at 15501 Genito Rd., Midlothian. Learn about the fermentation process, taste our fermenting wines, enjoy light hors d’oeuvres and our “famous” wine ice-cream.
Children welcome. $5/person, $8/family. Noon -5pm. For more information on the winery, visit www.woodlandvineyard.com
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 6 The Magnificent Midlothian Food Festival will be held from 4:30-8:30 p.m. at Westchester Commons at the Watkins Centre (located at the interchange of Rt. 288 and Rt. 60). Tickets are $30 each. Children ages 8 and under are free. Tickets can be purchased from members of the five sponsoring Rotary clubs, and are also available at Village Bank branch offices. No ticket sales are made at the gate. For more information, visit www. midlothianrotary.org.
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SATURDAY, OCT. 16 The 29th Annual Midlothian Village Day Festival and Craft Fair, sponsored by the Midlothian Junior Woman’s Club, a non-profit organization will be held from 10 am to 3 pm at the Midlothian Middle School on Midlothian Turnpike. For more information, visit www.midlothianfestival.net
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From left, Angela Pugh, Cecil Wilmoth and Jeff Wilmoth run in the 2010 Monument Avenue 10K. The siblings train together throughout the year for various races and are gearing up for the 2010 SunTrust Richmond Marathon with the help of the Sports Backers Marathon Training team.
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he spontaneous bursts of laughter coming from a table set for six overwhelmed the background music and chatter from surrounding tables at the Baker’s Crust restaurant in Richmond on a recent Saturday morning. Siblings Angela (Wilmoth) Pugh, Jeff Wilmoth and Cecil Wilmoth and their running buddies, Todor Radoulov and Lysa Glunt, sat around sharing their normal barbs over a post-run breakfast while patiently answering interview questions with a few more digs and quips. The five are training for this fall’s SunTrust Richmond marathon through the Sports Backers’ training team, and just might be the happiest group out there. Angela, Jeff and Cecil grew up in the Richmond area. Attending Meadowbrook High School together and playing basketball. Though life took the siblings in different directions, the three eventually found an excuse to get together throughout the week and on the weekends. “When we first started running together, we ran only because we used to go out to breakfast afterward at the Brickhouse Restaurant,” Angela laughed. “Actually, one Saturday, we met to go for the run and we didn’t go for the run, we went straight to the Brickhouse,” Jeff recalled. “We had a long run and me and Jeff … left [Cecil] a message because he didn’t answer. We said, ‘Skipping the run. Meet you at the Brickhouse.’ So we go there and we’re eating breakfast and we’re like where in the world is Cecil Lee? He came in. He had run the run,” Angela said. “We got to the point where her husband and my wife and my mom and dad, the kids, we had a whole crew come out on Saturday morn-
ing. We’d have 15 or 16 of us all eating breakfast,” Cecil said. “They were like, ‘How long will it take you all to run?’ We said, ‘We’ll try to hurry. We’ll run fast so we can get to breakfast.’” Angela said. Food is a recurring theme for the group. Though Saturday runs with the marathon training team now take them downtown, they still meet afterward, having moved their spot to either Starbucks or Baker’s Crust near Carytown. Weekday training runs with Todor and Lysa are planned not only around good areas to run, but also around what’s near the finish line for food. But food is not the only motivating factor. Running gives the family and their friends time together. Jeff made the first stride into training about five years ago. A former marine, he talked Angela into training for the Monument Avenue 10K. The pair trained through the YMCA training team, thinking Cecil – the oldest of the trio – would never pick up running. Little did they know Cecil had a surprise in store. He signed up for the race, then planned his packet pick up for the same time as his brother and sister. “I was looking down the list and I’m like, ‘There’s Cecil Lee’s name!’ and he came around the corner,” Angela recalled. “It’s funny because in the pictures that year, Cecil Lee’s feet … they weren’t even off the pavement. I think he shuffled for six miles, but he made it.” “I was hurting too; I’m going to
tell you. Both legs cramped up. It was not good. You need to train,” Cecil said. The three trained for and ran several different events before Jeff again made the next stride. He signed up for and ran the Richmond marathon and training team in 2008 where he met Lysa and Todor. That same year, Cecil ran the half marathon. Most runners remember the 2008 Richmond marathon as the worst in recent memory and Jeff, Cecil and the others are no exception. The weather flip-flopped between cold and wet to warm and humid. “I finished up and told these guys, ‘This is the hardest thing I have ever done in my life,’” Jeff recalled. “We all looked at each other and said, ‘We’re never doing that again,’” Lysa added. “And then two months later, the guys come to me and say, ‘We’re going to do Marine Corps [Marathon in Washington, D.C.] and you’re going to do it with us.’” The Marine Corps Marathon in Oct. 2009 would be Cecil’s first marathon. He, Jeff, Lysa and Todor again signed up for the Sports Backers’ Marathon Training Team to prepare for it. Though the race itself was a wonderful experience on a beautiful course according to the runners, Cecil said he was never sure he would be able to make the finish line. He said he struggled with the training team from the beginning. During the first of three 20-mile training runs, he hit the proverbial wall at mile 10 and struggled at every hill. He missed the next 20-mile run and struggled again during the final one.
DR. VIC'S SPORTS NOTES Knee pain a cause for some concern Question: My son is a receiver on his high school football team. In that position, he is often jumping to make a catch or changing directions quickly as he runs routes or to avoid other players. At the end of last season, he complained of knee pain and stiffness, which he said occurred right around the kneecap. The pain went away during the off-season. With another football season around the corner, I am wondering how we can tell if this is a bigger problem and what we should be looking for as the season progresses to prevent a serious injury.
“I can’t keep up with her. It’s just fantastic,” Cecil added. “It’s cause for 46 years there’s no way that I’m letting them do something and I’m not there too,” Angela said. “It might kill me but I’m going to be there.” Her current strategy is to remain on Jeff ’s heels – even if it means running out in front of a car. “I was going “At to lose [Jeff] at the light,” she the laughed about a recent near miss Marine Corps in Richmond traffic. Marathon, there’s a They all admit that, without bridge at about the 19-mile the support of the coaches and mark, and you have to make it to the Sports Backes’ training team, that bridge by a certain time. If they’re not sure they could do you don’t make it, they have what they call the “stragglers’ bus” and it the longer distances. Between the schedule, the advice, and the comes and picks you up. I had so many bad runs that I was petrified encouragement from all of the volunteers, it makes the miles seem that I was going to get put on the short. Plus, without the training stragglers’ bus,” Cecil said. “He told me, ‘Sis, I’m telling you team, they may never have met Lysa and Todor. that if that stragglers’ bus comes, “We’ve become such good I’m jumping. I’m not getting on,’” friends with those two,” Cecil said. Angela laughed. “You pace each other and it just Cecil entered the race with a makes the ride easier,” Jeff added. game plan of taking the first eight “If you were to go out and run 16 miles – the hilliest part of the race – slowly and not trying to push too miles by yourself, it’d be a long 16 hard. He finished his first marathon miles.” in under 5 hours and ran across the “You can’t talk to yourself for that long,” Cecil said. “When you run finish line. in a group like this you don’t want “It’s 99-percent mental,” Cecil said. “It’s unbelievable how you can to let everybody else down, so you talk yourself into feeling bad or you don’t want to not show up. And Saturday mornings are just a blast. can talk yourself into stopping or You really look forward to Saturday you can talk yourself into keep on mornings and getting to do this going … I feel that because I have run one, the next one, I know I can because we always come over here and drink and laugh.” do it.” The three siblings say they’ve Angela ran her first half marahad tremendous support from their thon in April at the Shamrock Half spouses, kids and parents, who Marathon at Virginia Beach and thought she might do the half mar- have promised to spread out along the route in November to cheer athon again, but got some not-sosubtle nudging from the rest of the on their runners. And, of course, they’ll finish up with a big celebragroup and her 10K training coach tory meal. Ro Gammon to go all the way. “After we run, which is an aweAccording to her group, the some accomplishment, you feel training is going very well. “We are so proud of her because so good about yourself at the end, we’ll go eat and hang out. It’s just she is doing really well,” Jeff said. fun,” Jeff said.
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erning body for girl’s lacrosse, are looking for individuals interested in training to With the fall season of high school become referees. sports just around the corner, a grow“We are always looking for interested Answer: Knee pain and stiffness are ing referee shortage among field hockey women and men. You do need to be in two symptoms that are very common and girls’ lacrosse is reaching a level of shape, and be reasonably able to run, but with a variety of knee conditions. urgency. other than that, we can train anybody,” Relatively mild conditions could be “It has gotten to the point that I’ll have she said. tendonitis of the patellar or quadriceps to have people change days of the game In the past, Freund and her daughter, tendon. This is common with “stop because we won’t have enough referees,” who also is a referee, have even taken inand go” sports such as soccer as well as Anne Freund, the commissioner for Cen- terested parents to the fields at Collegiate jumping sports such as basketball. In tral Virginia Field Hockey, said. “Field High School for training. his position as receiver there is also a lot hockey season is just now starting, and Field hockey season runs from August of “stop and go,” so he would be at risk Dr. Vic Goradia both public and private high schools are until November, whereas lacrosse runs for developing an overuse condition like in need. It is a growing problem.” from March until May, opening opportutendonitis. meniscus and ligament tears. These condiFreund, who has been refereeing for nities for referees to officiate both games. This condition typically does not cause tions typically cause other symptoms such over 40 years, said the shortage has been At the local high schools, games are fluid on the knee, catching, locking or as fluid on the knee, catching, locking constant over the past few seasons for usually on weekdays, starting between 4 giving-way. It will usually resolve with ice, and giving-way. If he is experiencing any both field hockey and girls’ lacrosse, and and 5 p.m., allowing flexibility with work stretching, over-the-counter anti-inflam- of these then you should take him to an there is no relief in sight. schedules. matory medications and sometimes a orthopedic knee specialist. “It comes down to the fact, at least with “I always tell people that are not sure patellar tendon strap/brace. Vic Goradia, MD lacrosse, that the girl’s game is not like the if they want to get involved to come out If this does not help then you should Knee, Shoulder & Sports boy’s game at all,” Freund said. “People and watch and see what it is all about. It take him to see a sports medicine specialMedicine Specialist shouldn’t expect the two games to be might inspire somebody to become a ref,” ist. Go Orthopedics the same. Even so, it is not just the high Freund said. The best treatment, however, is prevenGoOrtho.net schools that need people. Middle schools Freund asks that interested indition, which he can try to do with adequate and association leagues are suffering too.” viduals contact her directly by email, at stretching and strengthening exercises Freund said that the Virginia High freundsinmidlo@aol.com. Send your sports injury questions to throughout the season. School League, the governing body for sports@midlothianexchange.com More serious conditions are cartilage, field hockey, and U.S. lacrosse, the govBY AMANDA GALLOWAY special correspondent
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The IYG Spiders recently won the USSSA 14U AAA Baseball World Series in Kingsport, Tenn. The Spiders went 9-0, beating teams from Louisiana, Georgia, Wisconsin, Michigan, Tennessee, and North Carolina. Team members are in front, from left, Michael Blackburn, Tyler Fitzgerald, Craig McLane and Tucker White; in back, Coach Bob Black, William Frazier, Coach Walt Johnson, Harry Lee Watson, Zach Holben, Brandon Harris, Zach Ayoub, Tyler Johnson, Will Black, Austin Powell, Coach Joe Frostick and Tyler Davis.
Nate Urso, a 6th grader at Midlothian Middle School, won first place for youth ages 9-11 in the Punt/Pass/Kick Contest at the Pittsburgh Steelers youth football camp last month in Pittsburgh, Penn. Approximately 150 kids attended the camp. Urso had his photo taken with former Steelers’ players Jason Gildon and Craig Wolfley. He also received a trophy and a football autographed by Hines Ward.
and freshman club in the area. Sign-ups and open gym will be held Aug. 16, 19 and 23 The 12U River City Riot at the facility located at 7508 girls’ fast pitch softball team Whitepine Road in Richmond. recently competed in its last The Mid-Atlantic Volleyball tournament as the Riot in the Club has over 20 coaches, many Softball Nation Fast Pitch National tournament July 21-24 in of whom have played at the collegiate and professional level. Virginia Beach. The Riot completed an 8-0 The program was designed to give kids and young adults the run, beating the Richmond Rampage in the championship skills and understanding of volgame. The Riot scored 68 runs leyball and teamwork to help them advance in both athletic and only allowed six through and social settings. eight games. For more information about Despite the brutal heat, the Riot remained strong through- the Mid-Atlantic Volleyball Club, visit midatlanticvolleyout the tournament. -courtesy of Kendall Hall ball.com or call (804) 601-3008.
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The (K)-9K and Kids Fun Run will take place at RunnerBill’s Sports on Sunday, Sept. 12 at 8 a.m. The event is a 9K run on roads and trails with some hills. The run starts and finishes at RunnerBill’s Sports at 13569 Midlothian Turnpike. There will also be a free kids fun run for ages 10 and under immediately following the 9K. Entry for the 9K is $15 for registration postmarked by Aug. 31. The late and raceday entry fee is $25. All fees and additional contributions benefit the Richmond Animal League and are non-refundable. Checks should be made payable to the Richmond Animal League.Online registration is available at active.com until Sept. 9. For more information or to find a registration form contact Bill Lis at (804) 378-8080 or runnerbill@verizon.net. -courtesy of Bill Lis
Dirt Dogs to hold baseball tryouts The 2010-2011 Southside Dirt Dogs Elite team is holding an open tryout for all roster positions. This team is under new management and all spots are available. The team is looking for 13and 14-year-olds, who have played competitive baseball and are looking for advanced technique training. This team plans to play this fall and the 2011 spring season including a week-long tournament in Orlando in July. Tryouts will be held at Rockwood Park, field 6 on Tuesday, Aug. 17, and Thursday, Aug. 19, from 6-7:30 p.m. Please arrive by 5:45 to check in and warm-up properly. Contact Paul Butts at (804) 241-3103 or email pbutts29@ comcast.net or Dennis Pasquantino at (804) 739-5211 or email dennis@sportsarelife. com for more information or to RSVP. -courtesy of Jennifer Pasquantino
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8321 Midlothian Tpk • RICHMOND, VA 23235 • Tel 804.330.4800 • www.UltimateCycle.NET
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Serving the area since 1927!
MSRP $7,299
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We also build garages, carports, pole Highway 60, 1/2 Mile West of Cumberland Courthouse, Virginia buildings and horse sheds.
PHONE 492-4444
www.BuggyTop.com
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