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•P2 Cooking for a Cure returns to Bon Air. Next ribs date - Oct. 30.

•P4 Meet the Chesterfield-Colonial Heights Christmas Mother

•P5 A rest stop for the Monarchs on their long journey.

•P7 Monacan field hockey takes the season by surprise

•11 Scenes from Midlothian's annual celebrations of community.

Health care clinic focuses on those in need is such a huge need in our county,” she said. he need for health The Love of Jesus Health " care for the uninClinic, under the umbrella of sured in ChesterRichmond Outreach Center, field County has has been providing services exploded,” said Love of Jesus for those who are in dire Health Clinic Executive need of primary health care Director Beth Croxton. as well as forming partnerThe Midlothian resident ships with resources such as has seen the number of paAccess Now for urgent care. tients grow over the last few “We couldn’t do it without years. In 2009, the free health them,” Croxton said. “The care clinic for uninsured success stories for urgent adults served 900 patients care are amazing.” that met financial eligibilThe other amazing work ity for service. In total, the of the free health clinic patients made 4,000 visits to is that the primary care the clinic’s Hull Street Road services for the last few years location. has been provided through “A lot of our patients have volunteer help, including lost their jobs and a lot have six physicians and five nurse lost their insurance because practitioners. With a strictly hardly anyone can pay CO- volunteer staff, the clinic BRA on their own,” Croxton hasn’t had a paid medical said. According to the U.S. employee on site daily, until Bureau of Labor Statistics, now. Chesterfield County has This year, the Virginia remained at 6.9 percent Health Care Foundation unemployment level for two awarded the clinic an consecutive months among $85,000 grant to hire its the 169,605 persons eligible first paid employees. At in the county’s labor force. the beginning of October, The rate has declined slowly the clinic hired two board from the 7.8 percent peek in certified nurse practitioners, February this year. “There Angie Harvey and Lisa Lee, BY ELIZABETH FARINA efarina@midlothianexchange.com

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Fall Fire Season begins in the Commonwealth Shorter days and cooler nights are sure signs that autumn has arrived and that means wildland fire season in Virginia. Officials with the Virginia Department of Forestry (VDOF) remind everyone to be careful with outdoor fire any time of year but especially during the fall and spring seasons when the risk of a fire escaping is greatest. John Miller, director of resource protection, said, “Fall fire season runs through November 30th. Each autumn, after the leaves turn color, they dry out and fall to the ground creating ‘fuel’ for a wildland fire. As humidity levels drop and winds increase this time of year, it doesn’t take long for a fire to escape.” From Jan. 1, 2010 to Oct. 7, 2010, there have been 810 wildland fires that have burned 5,305 acres of privately owned land in the Commonwealth. (For

comparison sake, during an average year in Virginia 1,270 fires burn a total of 10,500 acres.) VDOF records indicate that humans cause more than 95 percent of wildland fires - the bulk of which are preventable. In addition to taking safety precautions to prevent a debris burn, campfire or hot ashes from a woodstove or fireplace from escaping and becoming a wildland fire, Miller also noted that motorists should also avoid parking their vehicles in piles of dry leaves. “The undercarriage of a recently driven vehicle is hot enough to ignite a fire that will not only burn the leaves below but the vehicle as well,” he said. “Pay attention to your surroundings and keep an eye on the weather so that you don’t become a wildland fire statistic.” - courtesy of Virginia Department of Forestry

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Love of Jesus Health Clinic team John Fonte, left, David F. Keyes, Angie Harvey, Charlie Mansini, Lisa Lee, John Smith, Steve Eggleton, Saidy Rivera, Linda Addison and Elizabeth Croxton.

to meet the daily demands. Harvey, who has over a decade of experience in Intensive Care and Cardiac, returned this spring from a ministry medical trip to Chile. Lee, who also teaches at the VCU School of Nursing, has extensive training in adult care. Both are licensed

in multiple states. The grant, which is specific towards salary, is a big boost for the health clinic. It also received grants from the Community Foundation and Sheltering Arms Foundation to help with pay for other expenses incurred in a primary medical practice. However,

there is always a need to reach out to those who are significantly below the poverty level and currently struggling to pay the bills. The clinic is in need of monetary donations and donations of time for medical and non-medical volunteers. “We could not do this with-

out the volunteers we have,” said Charles “Charlie” Mansini, vice-president of the Love of Jesus Health Clinic Board of Directors. “Jesus keeps me thinking about what we can do and give back. We believe in what we’re doing.”

Midlothian Day Parade showcases unique floats

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Boy Scout Troop#800 highlights the education of the great outdoors during the Village Bank Midlothian Day Parade held on Saturday. The parade's theme was education. More festival and parade photos on page 11.

Taking the dining experience to the big screen BY LOUIS LLOVIO Media General News Service

Crenshaw Elementary learns from the wild side

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Crenshaw Elementary teacher Kim Underwood makes a smooth new friend during a school visit by Jim Fowler, co-host of the original Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom. Fowler, with the aid of animal trainer Mike Troiano, brought five different animals from around the world for the K- 5th grade to learn about conservation and protecting wild life.

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y combining white-tablecloth dining with the latest Hollywood blockbusters, CinéBistro looks to change the way the Richmond area gets its entertainment. “We have built a 360-degree [entertainment] experience,” said Matthew S. Russell, general manager of the new CinéBistro at Stony Point Fashion Park in South Richmond. The theater is set to open tomorrow. CinéBistro, which combines fine dining and movies under one roof, is about 30,000 square feet. It is next to Dillard’s in space formerly occupied by Copeland’s Cheesecake Bistro, which closed nearly two years ago. The entrance to the theater is through the interior part of the mall. There is no access from the north parking lot. CinéBistro has six screens that show Hollywood blockbusters as well as art-house and independent films on digital systems. Along with movies, it will host special viewings, such as opera, sports, music and cultural programming. However, leave the kids at home. The theater is designed for those 21-years old and up to enjoy dinner and a movie or just dinner. Each theater is equipped with high-backed reclining leather chairs and wood tray tables attached to the seat arm. Diners can reserve specific seats online or at the theater. CinéBistro has a lobby bar and outside patio serving wine and cocktails where patrons do not have to catch a film to experience the menu. Employees working at the concierge desk greet moviegoers when they walk into the elegantly decorated movie house. The staff can give advice on the best place to sit, the movies themselves and the menu. The theater will have about 60 employees. PHOTO BY ELIZABETH FARINA Because of its higher-end menu and service General Manager Matthew S. Russell, left, and head chef Matthew

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LifeStyle Builders & Developers, Inc. gives sizeable donation to Children’s Hospital Foundation

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LifeStyle Builders & Developers, Inc. employees present a check for over $70,000 to Children's Hospital of Richmond.

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Midlothian-based company, LifeStyle Builders & Developers, Inc., has made a donation of $70,290 to the Children’s Hospital Foundation, which provides support for the programs and initiatives of Children’s Hospital of Richmond. The donation includes 100% of the net proceeds from the sale of the company’s home constructed for the 2010 Richmond Homearama Show. “This is our opportunity to give back to the community and support an effort that is making a difference in the lives of area children and their families,� said Lloyd Poe, owner of LifeStyle Builders & Developers, Inc. “We have found a way to utilize what we do best to benefit others and by donating the profits from our work, we can help offset the enormous costs of providing medical care to

children in the hospital. “I have also been overwhelmed by the giving of our vendors and subcontractors. They have answered the call and gone above and beyond to donate their labor and materials enabling us to make a greater donation to the Foundation,� continued Poe. LifeStyle Builders & Developers, Inc., presented a check for the total amount to representatives from the Foundation at an event that took place late September. Families with children served by Children’s Hospital of Richmond were present to join in the celebration. Courtesy of Brian Chandler on behalf of LifeStyle Builders and Developers, Inc.

Cooking for a Cure benefits Relay for Life team Next barbecue at Bon Air Shell will be held on Saturday, Oct. 30

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ctober is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Some William and Mary students dyed their hair pink. St. Catherine’s students formed a giant pink ribbon on the lawn. Ball teams and ordinary folks

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donned myriad varieties of pink clothing. President Obama had pink lights shining on the White House. Scott Allen barbecued chicken and ribs to benefit “Lee’s Scouts’ Relay for Life Team� to benefit the American Cancer Society. Named for Scott’s sister, Lee Allen Deane, who died of cancer in 2004, the team held the third of its four cooking fundraisers this year. A cool sunny Saturday, Oct. 16, was the perfect time to “follow your nose.� Anyone in the vicinity of Bon Air Shell, 8762 Huguenot Road, might have been led to the service station, where billowing smoke came from the area Scott Allen was cooking for a cure. Scott’s brother, Kent, a California resident, was on hand to help, as well as his mother, Betsy Jane Allen, and his nephew, Corey Deane, Lee’s younger son. Also hard

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at work were Chris Herrmann, Joanne Kithcart, Leslie Kithcart and Larry Lawless. Team member Gail Fairbanks brought some of her “pooch-pull piĂąatas,â€? piĂąatas filled with treats for dogs, to sell. Steaming sides of macaroni and cheese, baked beans and cornbread were served with the chicken and rib dinners; and huge slices of home-made cake were available for dessert. Several customers remarked that they just “had to come see what’s smelling so good.â€? Angie Cabell of Powhatan said, “I just had to have some.â€? Those who missed it will have another chance on Oct. 30, when Scott will cook again. Just follow your nose to enjoy delicious food and help fight cancer. courtesy of Frances Broaddus-Crutchfield

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Water authority eases water restrictions in county

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 Oct. 18 12000 block of Southshore Pointe Dr. Suspects entered through an unlocked door at business. One suspect, masked and armed with a handgun, forced the manager to open the safe, taking money from the till. The other suspect forced two males to the office with the manager. All three employees were moved to the freezer. Suspects then left the building.

Oct. 12 2700 block of Oak Lake Boulevard Two padlocks securing an enclosed utility trailer were removed and the trailer entered with items taken.

23113 Oct. 15 13700 block of Rivermist Road Property removed from residence while victim was out of town. No signs of forced entry noted.

Oct. 14 11700 block of Briarpatch Drive Rear license plate reported stolen from victim’s gold 1995 Honda Accord.

23235 Oct. 14 2200 block of Wrens Nest Road Victim’s unlocked white 1994 Toyota Camry was entered. Property was removed from the vehicle was recovered.

Oct. 13 1700 block of Crumpets Court Victim reported property was stolen victim’s locked green 1996 Toyota Tacoma. No signs of forced entry were noted.

Oct. 12 2000 block of Neptune Drive White 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer entered and at this time nothing was reported stolen.

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Road 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier reported stolen from repair shop. 10100 block of Reams Road Property reported stolen from victim’s 2003 Honda Accord. No signs of forced entry were noted.

Water restrictions have been eased for residents in the cities of Colonial Heights and Petersburg and the counties of Chesterfield, Dinwiddie and Prince George. The Appomattox River Water Authority’s board met on Wednesday, Oct. 13, and decided to reduce emergency water-use restrictions, imposed Sept. 24, to mandatory restrictions. Chris Dawson, the authority’s executive director, said the mandatory restrictions will remain until Lake Chesdin, which the authority uses to supply drinking water to the localities, fills. The revised restrictions took effect immediately.

Currently, the reservoir has a 312-day supply; Dawson said it will be considered full when it has a 383-day supply at an anticipated demand of 25 million gallons a day. The reduced restrictions allow limited water use for landscaping and other purposes. Similar restrictions were put in place in early September, when water levels on Lake Chesdin dropped because of a lack of significant rainfall. As a member of the Appomattox River Water Authority, Chesterfield had been under emergency water-use restrictions. Fifty percent of county’s water comes

from the authority; the rest comes from the city of Richmond (30 percent) and a treatment plant at Swift Creek (20 percent). The Appomattox River Water Authority eased those measures because of recent rainfall and residents’ efforts to reduce water use in recent weeks. “Even with the changes, I want to remind people to be mindful . . . of the low level of the dam,� said County Administrator James J.L. Stegmaier. He asked that residents “practice conservative water use.� Media General News Service

Oct. 11 2000 block of Tuckers Landing Road Locked vehicle stolen from the driveway of location. Suspect(s) apparently forced entry to the vehicle and pushed it down the driveway, causing the vehicle to strike a neighbor’s mailbox. 500 block of Marblethorpe Road Suspects approached the victim as she was entering her vehicle parked in her driveway and attempted to take her purse

23832 Oct. 18 10300 block of Teelin Court Entry to residence gained via a rear patio door, possibly left unlocked.

Getting fit without breaking the budget you need. Do this in your kitchen so you can check what Efforts to get Americans to you have on hand. eat healthier are often stymied •Look for specials in the by the perception that it costs newspaper ads for the stores more to eat healthy. where you shop. A burger, fries and drink •Look for coupons for from a fast-food restaurant’s foods you plan to buy. Coudollar menu are usually pons save money only if you cheaper than a by-the-pound need the product. Also, other salad or grilled chicken breast brands and store brands may on whole wheat with a fruit be cheaper. cup on the side. •Buy low-cost nutritious But there are other options foods like potatoes and frozen in between. orange juice concentrate. Dietary choices are also These foods keep well. part of the package. Here are •Compare the cost of consome tips, courtesy of the U.S. venience foods such as frozen Department of Agriculture, on meals with the same foods eating healthy on a budget. made from scratch. Most Shopping: cost more than similar foods •Make a list of all the foods prepared at home and you can

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Oct. 15 12600 block of Bailey Bridge Road Property reported stolen from victim’s unlocked green 1995 Isuzu Rodeo.

Oct. 12 10600 block of Ridgerun Road Property reported stolen from victim’s work truck, which was parked in his driveway.

Oct. 11 4200 block of Ketcham Drive Forcible entry gained to the pool’s storage room and snack bar. A door to the clubhouse was found pried and slightly ajar. No entry gained there. 13800 block of Hull Street Road Suspect exposed himself while inside the restaurant.

8200 block of Hull Street Road Armed and masked suspects entered the restaurant, demanding money. One of the suspects struck an employee on the wrist with the butt of the gun. Suspects took the cash and left on foot.

use less fat, sugar, and salt in food you make at home. •Try store brands. They usually cost less than name brands, but they taste as good and generally have the same nutritional value. •Buy regular rice, oatmeal, and grits instead of the instant and flavored types. •Buy chuck or bottom round roast instead of sirloin. These cuts have less fat and cost less. They need to be covered during cooking and cooked longer to make the meat tender. •Buy whole chickens and cut them into serving size pieces yourself. •Buy dry beans and peas to use instead of meat, poultry or fish sometimes. They cost

less and provide many of the same nutrients. They are also lower in fat. Cooking : •Use planned leftovers to save both time and money. For example, prepare a dish and serve half of it, and freeze the remaining half to use later. You also can freeze extra cooked meats and vegetables for soups or stews. •Do batch cooking when your food budget and time allow. For example, cook a large batch of turkey chili, divide it into family-size portions, and freeze some for meals later in the month. •Plan snacks that give your family the nutrients they need. Buy fresh fruits in season like apples or peaches.

Fall Appomattox River Cleanup planned Saturday Volunteers are needed for the Fall Appomattox River Cleanup planned for this Saturday, Oct. 23. This regional effort is cosponsored by The Friends of the Lower Appomattox River (FOLAR), the cities of Petersburg and Hopewell, and Richard Bland College. Cleanup activities will be held at four locations along the Appomattox River in the Tri-Cities Area from 9 a.m. until noon. Registration at each of the following sites will begin at 8:30 a.m.: Campbell’s Bridge — Petersburg and Chesterfield County (from Virginia State University/Chesterfield Avenue to the trails along the Appomattox River); Johnson/Squaw Alley area — Petersburg; Appomattox River Regional Park — Prince George County (behind the Riverside Regional Jail): and Lake Chesdin Boat Ramp — Dinwiddie County. Each year, billions of tons of trash end up in rivers, streams and other waterways. This litter is very harmful, especially to wildlife. During the Fall 2009 Appomattox River Cleanup, volunteers collected more than 70 bags of trash, numerous tires and other hazardous items from the Appomattox and its tributaries in a three-hour period. For more information, contact Victor Liu at (804)861-1666. - courtesy of Chesterfield County

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Oct. 11 2100 block of Esquire Road Unlocked black 2005 Chevorlet Cobalt entered. Property was reported stolen. 1200 block of Stone River Road Front license plate reported stolen from victim’s 1995 Chevrolet Silverado.

23236 Oct. 15 200 block of Chessington Road Purse stolen from unlocked vehicle, parked in victim’s driveway.

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Answers bring questions BY ELIZABETH FARINA editor@midlothianexchange.com

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ne can appreciate the outreach of Matoaca School Board member Omarh Rajah. It’s not easy to be an elected official. It’s not easy to be the electorate either. Our county’s board of supervisor seats and school board positions are not on the ballot this election season. The ballot box on Tuesday, Nov. 2 will wield a voters’ map down a different campaign trail that leads to Washington, D.C. Locally, Mr. Rajah has opened the door for the last three years to public critique of a different fashion. He has invited Parent-Teacher Association representatives from each of the schools in the magisterial district of Matoaca for a candid question-and-answer session (If I was a parent in the district, I’d be getting in touch with my school’s PTA a.s.a.p. to contribute a few questions). Mr. Rajah was gracious to accept an impromptu interview before the session to answer a few questions that have bubbled to the surface. Chesterfield County schools have always shown a remarkable string of achievements that leaves one scratching his or her head wondering if the cure for cancer will suddenly be on its next list of achievements. It’s not to knock the smarts of the students. I’ve met quite a number of shining stars who are ready to impact the universe beyond the confines of a classroom. Most are book smart and sometimes even street savvy. These students also need reminders from their parents throughout the academic year to keep plugging away to reach his or her goals. Also, most teachers in the public school system are dedicated – not to the profession but to a positive outcome for their students. And then, there are also a number of principals that take hold of their school and envelope it with pride. And maybe these are some of the reasons why each school, in its own way, has its distinct identity. There have been allegations that some county schools have been padding their students’ grades through independent grading systems. To this, Mr. Rajah frankly stated that “it’s unfortunate that schools are labeled for their success.” He continued, explaining that the grade point average is only one measurement for learning. One of the schools in question is scoring off the charts on its Advanced Placement test and Scholastic Assessment Test, which “you can’t fudge those numbers,” Mr. Rajah said. Well, it depends. You can’t completely ‘fudge’ on an AP or SAT score, but you also cannot base an entire school population’s successes based on scores from a limited pool, unless every upperclassmen are taking the two tests. However, Mr. Rajah also added that beyond the test scores, the existing process in question is operating strictly within the school board’s countywide grading policy and notably works for its student population. So, back to the students, which is the reason we all have schools to begin with, why disparage any achievements that is attained through ‘an honest day’s work?’ Also, if the grading methodology is not hinky, and is truly a success, then why isn’t the process being implemented in every school? Maybe it should be considered as a model for other schools in order to locally raise the high standards for public education rather than leaving the school board's grading policy left for interpretation. Besides grading, other concerns about the school system are growing with each new enrollment. While some schools are touted among the scholastic industry, other schools are languishing in the system. Maybe not academically, but the infrastructure is questionable. One cannot be blind to the disparity, especially in brick and mortar, between the southern and northern portion of the county school system. Mr. Rajah, who represents the largest geographical district in the county on the school board, agreed that the southern portion of the district has been neglected for a lengthy period of time. With the growth of Fort Lee, combined with the economic pressures, the Ettrick and Matoaca areas are in a precarious place poised for overcrowding as well as lacking resources. In fact, Matoaca Elementary, which was built in 1937, is in the school’s Capital Improvement Plan for a $7.5 million project in FY2014 and FY2015 to renovate existing classrooms, bathrooms, the cafeteria, and main office. Its last major renovation, not including HVAC and technology updates, took place in the early 1980s. Besides Matoaca Elementary, there are five other elementary schools. Only one is located in the northern part of the county awaiting their turn for overcrowded classroom relief. J.B. Watkins Elementary School in Midlothian is facing tight quarters. It is slated on the school’s CIP for a $4.5 million expansion and renovations in FY2013 to accommodate its ever-growing student population. Mr. Rajah added that a successful education is twofold meaning that his role and the role of the board is to insure that the system “equally disperses the tools necessary for success” and “that the county’s infrastructure should be a mirror.” Of course, it’s not a mirror, and to add to the complications, we are still in the midst of an economic crisis. Why do these school system issues matter among all Chesterfield County residents? One word – taxes. What question would you like to ask your local elected representative? E-mail your question to editor@midlothianexchange.com or mail it to P.O. Box 420, Midlothian, Va. 23113.

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THE WORLD FROM MY VIEW CHESTERFIELD-COLONIAL HEIGHTS CHRISTMAS MOTHER

Johanna Beers named 2010 Chesterfield-Colonial Heights Christmas Mother Johanna Beers is well prepared for her new and very demanding role as the Chesterfield-Colonial Heights Christmas Mother. For the past six years, she has coordinated the many volunteers who donate their time at the Christmas Center. Beers is a graduate of St. Gertrude High School and has a Bachelor of General Studies degree from Virginia Commonwealth University. She is a former employee of the Social Security Administration. She and her husband, Francis, are residents of the Clover Hill District of Chesterfield County. They have two daughters, Rachel and Kathleen, and two grandsons. In her letter to our community, Beers quotes a line from a poem by Sherrill Thompson: “Christmas is the happiness that lights our children’s eyes.” However, for some in our community, that light might be dimmed because families cannot afford to purchase gifts to give during the holiday season. In her role as Christmas Mother, Beers will be seeking assistance from our community to ensure that those children and the elderly in need will have a holiday that brings that glow of happiness to their eyes. Beers will be talking with many organizations and the media to enlist support. She will be asking for sponsors to provide new toys, clothing and food for families in need; for individual donations of food and monetary contributions; and for volunteers to work at the Christmas Center. If you wish to invite Beers to speak to your organization or business, are interested in volunteering, or would like further information about the program, you may call the Christmas Mother office at (804) 748-1183 or (804) 7514657 weekdays between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm. Contributions may be sent payable to the ChesterfieldColonial Heights Christmas Mother, P. O. Box 2500, Chesterfield, VA 23832 or online at http://giverichmond.guidestar. org/NonprofitProfile.aspx?OrgId=1042368. The Chesterfield-Colonial Heights Christmas Mother is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit, charitable organization. Event for the season The Chesterfield-Colonial Heights Christmas Mother Committee will host a fundraiser at the Cultural Center of

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Johanna Beers will serve as the 2010 Chesterfield-Colonial Heights Christmas Mother

India, 6641 Ironbridge Parkway, Chester, VA 23831 on Saturday, Nov. 13. The event, beginning at 6:30 p.m., will be an evening of food, music, and a silent and live auction. The JACK WINN-TET will provide musical entertainment. Heavy hors d’oeuvres will be served. Wine and beer will be provided. Tickets for the evening are $30 per person. If you wish to purchase tickets, please call the Chesterfield-Colonial Heights Christmas Mother office at (804) 751-4657. All proceeds from the fundraiser will benefit the Chesterfield-Colonial Heights Christmas Mother program. Courtesy of Barbara McHale, Publicity Chairman on behalf of Chesterfield-Colonial Heights Christmas Mother

'Focusing on Faces' contest draws over 200 entries Winfree Memorial Baptist Church held its "Focusing on Faces" photo contest on Saturday, Oct. 16 and Sunday, Oct. 17. The contest, with over 200 entries, was held in honor of international photographer Don Rutledge and to raise funds for the Haiti Relief mission, which the Rutledge family has been active in for many years through the church. Pictured are: Mark Rutledge, right, Peggy Rutledge, and daughters Shannon, and Abi, far left.

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Trip unveils the march of the Monarchs do they do it? Well, obviously Mother Nature guides them on hen one thinks this long flight from what had of that getaway been their home to the warm in South Caroclime of Mexico, a place to which lina called Hilton these particular butterflies have Head, golf almost immediately never been. comes to mind. If not that, then While wandering on the the pristine beaches with the beaches, groups of these colorful undulating waves that usually are insects can be seen gliding as well softly lapping at the beachgoers. as floating in the stiff Atlantic Maybe thoughts even turn to breezes. Colorful fall bushes on kayaking or fishing in the ocean the island provide nourishment or backwaters. Of course, there as well as brief respites from the is always going to be a lookout strenuous ordeal. Alas, not all for the ever present alligators of them will actually make it to that inhabit the freshwater their wintering area. ponds just about everywhere. It appears that one significant It is highly doubtful that one’s stop for many of them on their thoughts would turn to buttertrek is located at a small butterfly flies, but they should, especially garden in the 4000 acre Pinckin the months of September and ney Island Wildlife Refuge. This October. island refuge is in the middle of At the end of summer, the two bridges that connect Hilton area around Hilton Head is a Head to the mainland. There is portion of the migratory route of no access fee and ample parkthe Monarch butterflies on their ing is usually available. However, long journey from the north to since private vehicles are not Mexico. “Born� in the northern allowed in the refuge area, it will United States and portions of be necessary to walk about oneCanada, they make their way for half mile in order to arrive at the several thousand miles to their garden. wintering area in the south. How At the garden you will find BY ERIC MILLIRONS pecial correspondent

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flowering butterfly weeds that are a favorite of the Monarch. There are also passion fruit vines that another migratory butterfly, the gulf fritillary, thoroughly enjoys. The fritillary also migrates through this area to an over winter site in south Florida and is slightly smaller and a darker more rusty looking orange than the Monarch. While on Pinckney Island, there is ample opportunity to walk the road, scan the Palmettos filled with Spanish moss, and watch the ibis, herons, egrets and occasional eagle. With flocks of white-feathered birds walking noiselessly through the salt marshes in search of meals, the quietude of the area is very peaceful and refreshing. So if an outing to the area of Hilton Head, South Carolina, is in your plans for a fall visit, be certain to take in the march of the Monarchs as they, and other butterflies, flash their brilliant colors on a backdrop of blue heaven as they migrate to their winter home.

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Monarch butterfly on butterfly weed in the Pinckney Island Wildlife Refuge

Thomas Dale to perform John Rutter’s "Requiem"

Historic lecture to focus on archaeological finds at Chesterfield's Falling Creek

Today at 7 p.m., Thomas Dale High School’s Blue Ribbon Music Department will present a modern masterpiece. John Rutter’s "Requiem" is considered a hallmark of choral/orchestral literature and is performed throughout the country. Thomas Dale’s 65 piece full orchestra will join its 200+ chorus members for this performance. Come out and enjoy this professional caliber work ! Admission is $5 and available at the door 30 minutes prior to showtime.

Learn about the archaeological discoveries found along Falling Creek during a lecture Saturday, Oct. 23, 11 a.m.noon, at Magnolia Grange, 10020 Iron Bridge Road. The speaker will be Lyle Browning, an archaeologist with the Falling Creek Ironworks Foundation. Admission is $5 per person, and free for members of the Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia. For details, call (804)751-4946. To register, visit www. chesterfieldhistory.com or call (804)796-7003. The lecture is sponsored by the Chesterfield Historical Society and the Chesterfield County Department of Parks and Recreation. - courtesy of Chesterfield County COURTESY PHOTO SUBMITTED BY PAM BARTON

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SATURDAY, OCT. 23 Bon Air United Methodist Church Fall Festival from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 1645 Buford Road. Pumpkins for sale, hayrides, children’s games, huge yard sale, health fair with flu shots, Rosie the clown doing face painting and balloons all day. Jonathan Austin, juggler and magician at 11 a.m. Jeff Beatman, musician and storyteller at noon. Susan Greenbaum, singer and musician at 1 p.m. Hamburgers, hotdogs and drinks. Fun for the whole family!

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On Saturday, Oct. 30, more than 10,000 Boy Scouts and volunteers will drop off specially marked grocery bags at Central Virginia homes --- including Midlothian --- for the 23rd annual “Scouting For Food” drive to benefit hungry neighbors in our region. Canned goods (no glass or perishables) may be donated and the bags left out on Saturday, Nov. 6 for pickup by the Scouts. The donated food will be distributed by the Central Virginia Food Bank during the holidays to hungry families, children and homebound senior adults. For more information about Central Virginia Food Bank, visit its website at www.cvfb.org courtesy of Lynn Kirk on behalf of Central Virginia Food Bank

In celebration of National Pit Bull Awareness Day, Ring Dog Rescue is hosting a series of activities surrounding that date to celebrate these dogs. The centerpiece event of the celebration is a public event intended to provide training, insight, education and a place to network for animal welfare advocates: Join the group on Saturday from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. for “Training People for Pits Sake” at the Chesterfield County Fairgrounds Exhibition Hall, Gate 3. Any member of the public with a valid admission ticket. Only spayed/neutered pets will be allowed. Tickets at the door are $10 for adults and $5 for children ages 4-12 (children ages 3 and under are subject to FREE admission). Training class prices are $25 per class or $40 for two classes. There is to be one dog per

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Monacan seniors going out in style Veteran quartet has Chiefs poised to make noise in Dominion tournament BY JIM MCCONNELL jmcconnell@midlothianexchange.com

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ver the past few years, a Google search of the phrase “Dominion District field hockey” was most likely to return multiple results about Cosby, James River and Midlothian. Monacan? Uh, not so much. But while the Titans, Rapids and Trojans were busy accumulating district titles and regional tournament berths, Chiefs coach Cathy Green quietly assembled a group of girls who combined talent with the drive to work at the sport on a year-round basis. Led by four seniors -- Kelly Keys, Stephanie Nelson, Ashley Clay and Emily Powers -- who have known each other since elementary school, Monacan has opened plenty of eyes this season and established itself as one of the teams to beat at next week’s district tournament. The Chiefs are party crashers and they’re loving every minute of their surprising underdog story. “I‘ve had so many people come to me in school and say, ‘Wow, you guys are good,’” Keys said. “People think James River and Cosby are dominant. I think sometimes they forget about Monacan.” If you didn’t see these Chiefs coming, maybe it’s because you weren’t looking. Monacan was much improved in 2009, finishing with a 5-7 district record. The players built on that progress by working hard with their club teams in the offseason, then returned for preseason workouts with a new level of confidence and a plan to win

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There are plenty of other things Rich Graham and Brad Marrs could be doing instead of playing matchmaker to college baseball coaches and high school players. Between his duties as codirector of Richmond Baseball Academy (RBA) South, running clinics and offering private lessons, Graham sometimes finds it difficult to squeeze quality time with his wife and children into his jam-packed schedule. Marrs is a partner at a thriving Richmond law firm -- Meyer, Goergen and

Marrs -- whose paternal responsibilities include frequent trips to WinstonSalem, N.C., to watch his son Daniel pitch for Wake Forest. And yet, neither was too busy when an intriguing new baseball opportunity beckoned. Instead, they became founding partners of the Virginia Cardinals, a 17-and-under travel team designed to bring high-level players together with colleges that meet their athletic and academic goals. They give their time and talent, not for personal gain or profit, but because they love the game of baseball

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and enjoy helping dedicated high school players make it to the next level. “This is the most meaningful thing I‘ve ever done professionally,” said Graham,

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Kirby's pitch lands offer from U.Va. BY JIM MCCONNELL jmcconnell@midlothianexchange.com

For Nathan Kirby, a nightmarish outing turned into an opportunity he had been dreaming about for some time. Pitching for the Virginia Cardinals in a showcase tournament at the University of Virginia’s Davenport Field, the southpaw from James River High School struggled through the worst start of his young baseball career. Kirby didn’t even make it out of the first inning. As he walked off the mound, he found himself hoping he hadn’t done too much to damage his stock in the eyes of the college coaches who had made the trip to Charlottesville over the July 4th weekend. The last thing he expected was to head home

to Midlothian with a scholarship offer from one of the nation’s top teams in his pocket. But that’s exactly what happened. After the game, Virginia baseball coach Brian O’Connor tracked down Cardinals coach Rich Graham and asked if he had time to discuss the lanky lefty who had started on the mound. Later that night, Graham called Kirby in his hotel room and delivered a message neither will soon forget. Despite the subpar result, Virginia’s coaches were impressed by Kirby’s performance -- so impressed, in fact, that they had decided to offer him a scholarship. That’s right. Virginia, which had qualified for the 2009 College World Series and spent a couple weeks ranked No. 1 in the nation during the 2010 season, was willing to commit highly valu-

able scholarship dollars to a pitcher who hadn’t even made an all-district team and was still two months shy of his junior year in high school. Kirby, whose only other offer at the time was from Liberty, couldn’t believe his good fortune. He visited Charlottesville with his parents the weekend of Sept. 25 and was “blown away” by everything at U.Va., especially the level of academic support the university provides for its athletes; he committed to the Cavaliers shortly thereafter. “When I went to U.Va., I felt like the whole world had been lifted off my shoulders,” he said. “It just felt like where I needed to be.” At 6-2 and 185 pounds as a 16-year-old, Kirby KIRBY P10

For years, coaches from the Central, Northern and Northwestern regions have sought to correct the competitive imbalance that existed whenever the Eastern Region hosted the Group AAA state field hockey tournament. Their dilemma was simple: While the top teams from the Eastern Region, usually Frank Cox and Princess Anne, played the vast majority of their games on the artificial turf fields at the National Training Center in Virginia Beach, a similar opportunity didn’t exist in other parts of the state. “We had talked about it for a long time, but nobody had $1 million to put in turf,” Monacan coach Cathy Green said. After playing an entire season on grass fields of varying quality, the other three regions’ representatives at the state tournament were ill-prepared to play the type of fast-paced game they needed to compete on turf -- and lopsided scores were a frequent result. Eastern Region teams have won 24 state championships since the Virginia High School League sanctioned field hockey in 1977. The Northwestern and Northern TURF P9

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Ukrop Park, home of the Richmond Kickers, has been identified as a potential team base camp to be included in the United States bid for the 2022 FIFA World Cup™. The sports complex has been chosen as a possible training camp to host one of the 32 competing soccer nations, if the USA is awarded the honor to host the 2022 event. Team Base Camps will provide the visiting teams with a ‘home away from home’ and outstanding fitness and training facilities to help them in their final preparations for the biggest sporting event in the world. “The opportunity for the Richmond community to be a part of a World Cup experience would be amazing,” said Leigh Cowlishaw, Richmond Kickers Director of Soccer. “The World Cup brings with it an energy, passion and atmosphere that no other sporting event can rival. The possibility to have some of the best soccer players in the world based in Richmond and training at Ukrop Park would be a wonderful achievement for the region.” If the USA is successful in its bid, the world’s most elite athletes may be able to benefit from Ukrop Park’s stateof-the-art facilities including six lighted athletic fields, including two environmentally friendly Sportexe synthetic turf fields and a full-scale aquatics center. “We are thrilled that the committee has identified

the Richmond region and Ukrop Park as a potential training base camp for their bid,” added Rob Ukrop, President of the Richmond Kickers Board of Directors. "The future development of Ukrop Park, in partnership with Chesterfield County, will provide an ideal venue for a top national team in the world. We are elated at the possibility of hosting Brazil, Germany, Mexico, or another World Cup qualifier at our state-ofthe-art facility.” The USA Bid Committee announced last week that it has withdrawn from the 2018 FIFA World Cup bid and will exclusively focus on the 2022 campaign. The decision comes after several months of careful deliberation with FIFA, UEFA and members of the USA Bid Board of Directors. Four European candidates now remain in the race for 2018 (Belgium/Netherlands, England, Russia and Spain/Portugal). Since the FIFA statutes indicate that the competition cannot be held on the same continent on two successive occasions, the 2022 campaign will now be between Australia, Japan, Korea Republic, Qatar and the United States. The FIFA Executive Committee will gather in Zurich on October 28 and 29 to discuss a number of items. FIFA is slated to make the decision and announce the host nations for both the 2018 and 2022 FIFA World Cups on December 2, 2010. - Courtesy of Richmond Kickers

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construction, SportsQuest officials will bring in tempoare next with four apiece. rary seating, portable toilets James River claimed the and a concession trailer for Central’s lone title in 2002. the tournaments. En route to its 17th state While the “amenities” title last season, Cox outmight be preferable at Clover scored its three opponents by Hill, that’s not the most ima combined 27-0: Cosby 13-0 portant consideration in this in the quarterfinals, South case. SportsQuest's turf fields County 9-0 in the semifinals can handle much more water and Mountain View 5-0 in than the grass surface at the the championship match. high school; even if it rains Thanks to SportsQuest, for several consecutive days, the Central Region champithe games won’t need to be on and runner-up will be on postponed. a more level playing field at “Our spectators might not the 2010 state tournament. be that happy, but we have The sports a great opporfacility, which tunity for the is located off kids to play on Genito Road, turf and we’re will host the putting the championship kids ahead of finals for each everything else,” We have a great of the region’s Mehrer added. opportunity for four districts, SportsQuest the entire Doalso will make the kids to play minion District on turf and we're the fields availtournament able for each putting the kids and all three team to have ahead of everyrounds of the at least one thing else. Central Region practice prior to tournament on their respecWayne Mehrer its sparkling tive tournanew turf fields. ments. Green That means acknowledged the two teams she’d spend that represent the region that workout “tweaking a in Virginia Beach will have few things” and focusing on played a minimum of four some specific adjustments games on the artificial to the turf game, while Rush surface, and everyone agrees will stress the importance that’s a good thing. of her players keeping their “It’s a completely differsticks on the ground. ent game,” Manchester coach “You have to do that beAmy Rush said. “You need a cause the ball moves so much couple of games on turf so more smoothly than it does you can adjust and keep up on grass,” she said. with the pace of the ball.” Monacan senior Ashley Clover Hill activities Clay acknowledged she was director Wayne Mehrer initi- “a little nervous” about ated the partnership with playing on turf for the first SportsQuest by calling CEO time, but her coach said the Steve Burton, who was exexperience ultimately should tremely receptive to the idea. benefit everyone. “Our coaches really “If you make it through want to play on turf and the district and regional the people at SportsQuest tournaments, you’ve played have gone out of their way five or six games on turf,” to be very accommodating,” Green added. “Hopefully Mehrer said. that will make the teams that Because the complex is come out of our region more still in the early stages of competitive at states.”

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Monacan's Kelly Keys blasts the ball downfield during the Chiefs' Dominion District victory over L.C. Bird last week.

CHIEFS from P7 the district. “You have to have a goal in mind: ‘This is what we’re working for,’” Bowers added. Understanding the challenges of playing in the highly competitive Dominion, Green was a little more conservative with her own ambitions. “I knew we were going to have a good team, but I don’t know that I expected to be where we are,” she said last week, when Monacan beat L.C. Bird and remained tied with Midlothian for first place in the district. The Chiefs proved they were for real when they beat James River and Cosby in back-to-back matches last month, then avenged a loss to Midlothian with a 1-0 victory on Oct 6. “After we beat James River, we said, ‘We can do this. We can beat anybody,’” Keys said. What’s the secret to Monacan’s success? In a word, chemistry. The players get along so well, they spend

Monacan's Allisa English (9) battles for possession.

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need to have team chemistry. It carries over to the field because the girls have to be able to trust each other,” Green said. Talent and team spirit left Monacan in position to reach its goal with one week left in the regular season. The Chiefs, who haven’t gone beyond the first round of the district tournament in Green’s eight years as coach, had an opportunity to secure the automatic trip to the Central Region quarterfinals that comes with winning the district regular-season title. Green, however, has tried to keep her players from getting too far ahead of themselves. The Chiefs learned that lesson the hard way when they beat Midlothian to claim sole possession of first place, only to lose to Clover Hill in their next game. If their play since that defeat was any indication, they know better now. “We’ve accomplished a lot,” Nelson said, “but we still have a lot to do.”

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Tournament will benefit two charities It’s time for Richmondarea residents to once again duck and dodge to raise money for great charitable causes and to win prizes – such as free Chick-fil-A food for one year – at the Sixth-Annual Chick-fil-A Charity Dodgeball Tournament. This year’s event takes place in the Stuart C. Siegel Center on Saturday, October 30 and will benefit PHOTO COURTESY OF KATHY GARDINER Special Olympics Virginia Area 6 and The Schools Nathan Kirby (far right) huddles with Cardinals teammates on the mound during a rough first inning at U.Va. in July. for Niger, Africa Fund. CARDINALS from P7 high school teammates Tyler Such travel is expensive. make a team that’s talentLast year, the event raised Carrico and Collin Lawless, Graham estimated that play- more than $30,000 and this laden so we’re a team that Cosby’s Daniel Byrd, Clover ing for a typical showcase money, but whatever. We’re college scouts want to see.” year’s tournament goal is Hill’s Brendan Jones, Manonly around so long; we may program can cost $5,000 a Showcase programs have to raise $50,000, and hopes chester’s Michael Pegram and year. That’s not a concern for to break our own World as well have some influence become even more popular the Powhatan quartet of Kurt the Cardinals, though, since while we can.” in today’s recruiting enviRecord for the World’s Taylor, Luke Scherzer, Tanner a sponsor generously signed Largest Dodgeball TournaGraham and Marrs have ronment because Division I what can best be described up to cover those expenses coaches are scouting players Phillips and Tyler Allen. ment. That’s not by accident. as an ideal working relation- earlier than ever before. The for the entire team. The event includes three While Virginia’s established ship. Each brings unique “We don’t have to convast majority of elite D-I tournaments and five diviskills and abilities to the travel power programs, vince someone to spend baseball schools sign entire sions: the Youth TournaCardinals: Graham (who also recruiting classes comprised the Richmond Braves and $5,000 with us instead of ment with middle and high Fredericksburg-based worked as an assistant at the of players who have yet to someone else,” Graham said. school divisions, two adult Canes North, have University of Richmond) “There’s no corruption. No begin their senior divisions, and a newly increased their has extensive contacts within years in high college coach can look at added college tournament! profile by recruiting my team and say ‘His daddy Adult teams can choose to the college baseball coachschool. players from across bought him a spot on the ing fraternity, while Marrs’ Nathan Kirby play in either the Amathe nation, Graham team.’ It’s entirely meritpast associations within the is a perfect exteur or Pro division and and Marrs remain travel baseball hierarchy have ample of what a based.” winners in each division committed to helped the team gain access For both men, this is the program like the will receive a year’s worth fielding a roster of to the top showcase events bottom line. Every second Cardinals can do of free Chick-fil-A food. To take kids Virginia players. on the east coast. they spend on the Cardinals Additionally, winners of for an aspiring If they happen to program is all about helping the Adult Pro Division will As Marrs explained D-I player (see re- who weren’t be under-the-radar kids make the most of their it, these events serve as lated story on this on anyone’s split a $1,000 cash prize. radar and see young guys who “magnets” that draw large baseball opportunities. page). A talented The Amateur diviare driven to prove numbers of college coaches “It’s not a business model. sion is ideal for players lefty pitcher from a number of them get schol- themselves, all the because they can get more It’s a public service model,” James River High who are simply looking arships, that’s better. bang for their recruiting Marrs added. “We have some to have a good time for School, Kirby’s very rewarding “College coaches kids who are well-off but buck than by scouting indilone scholarship a great cause and maybe to me. have told me they vidual standouts at a high others who aren’t. There’s offer was from win some free Chick-fil-A love our team school game. That, in turn, no way they could be out on food while they are at it. Liberty until ACC Rich Graham because they’re gives players exposure to the road without somebody powerhouse VirFor those who have been hungry and fast and helping them.” coaches who might otherwise ginia offered him training for months and they get after it,” have never seen them play. The results have been im- are determined to win the over the summer Graham said. “Most pressive so far. The Cardinals food and cash prizes, the “There’s all sorts of talent and he gave a verof them are kids that gets overlooked,” Marrs bal commitment compiled a 30-15 record Pro division is a perfect fit. nobody had heard of.” said. “A lot of people miss against top competition last nearly two years before his Registered teams will also Last summer, the fledgthe boat because they count summer; they also landed high school graduation. receive free Chick-fil-A on their high school play three Division I college com- menu items for referring “I really appreciate every- ling Cardinals organization participated in a weeklong and Legion play to get them thing Rich and Brad have mitments and hope for more new teams, and teams can tournament hosted by the noticed. College coaches have done for me. They’ve been during the early signing register for all tournaments 4 to 5 games a week and they awesome,” Kirby said. “They dominant showcase team period next month. at www.cfarichmond.com. in the nation -- East Cobb have to practice, too, so it’s Graham and Marrs will treat us all like family and I With the newly added very hard for them to go see just have to thank them over (Marietta, Ga.) -- as well host tryouts for the 2011 college tournament, colas weekend events at the kids during the season. Virginia Cardinals Nov. and over again.” lege students can register University of Virginia, JMU, 14 on the stadium field at “If you go to exposure Like Kirby, most of the to play for only $150 per VMI, Richmond, East Caro- Petersburg Sports Complex. team, youth may register events, there could be 15 or Cardinals’ roster is from lina, Maryland and North 20 kids that people are look- the Richmond area. Other They’ll start at 10 a.m. with for $100 per team, and Carolina. ing at. What we try to do is skills testing. local players include his adult teams can register for $250 per team. Teams that wish to pledge a higher KIRBY from P7 years, said what makes things kept getting worse, he “I need to get more conamount will be entered Virginia’s staff so successful is didn’t quit. He battled and sistent with all my pitches into a fundraising compeprojects physically to be able their ability to recognize the kept making pitches.” and I need to get stronger,” tition for exciting prizes, to handle the rigors of Divi- intangible qualities in a teenUnder NCAA rules, Kirby he said. “This is the first year including a catered Chicksion I baseball after a couple ager like Kirby that so often can’t sign a national letterI’ve really lifted.” fil-A team party. Registrayears of weight training. He make the difference between of-intent until November Kirby still has plenty of tion for all divisions closes has a live arm with a fastball an average player and a dif2011. He may well end up time. He doesn't graduate on Saturday, October 23. in the upper 80’s, above-aver- ference-maker. with a bunch of other offers until June 2012 and Graham If a non-profit group is age athleticism and swings “Even though he didn’t between now and then, but left no doubt that his best interested in participating, the bat well, too. get out of the first inning, he’s focused on keeping his baseball is ahead of him. a representative can conBut Graham, who has they saw his competitivegrades up and improving as “There’s nothing but uptact Tournament Director worked with Kirby for six ness,” Graham added. “When a player. side from here on,” he said. Johnathan Mayo at (804)

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