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Transportation Day for county elementary schools

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Chesterfield County residents Tony Wittrien and son Ben stop in at Midlothian Apothecary.

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idlothian Apothecary is bustling with activity on most mornings. Sizzling bacon can be heard over a number of greetings from hungry patrons who are ready to start the day with a good meal. The atmosphere is iconic as each seat at the lunch counter is filled at the

or the thirteenth consecutive year, volunteers from Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s work force in Richmond, Va., took part in Bensley Elementary School’s Transportation Day held Oct. 15.

Through DLA Aviation’s School Partnership Program, 10 employees volunteered to showcase multiple vehicles for the school’s students.

Bensley is one of DLA Aviation’s four partnership schools. The others are Bellwood and G.H. Reid Elementary Schools and Meadowbrook High School.

“Transportation Day was started many years before I came here,” said Jentae C. Scott, Bensley Elementary guidance counselor. “This is actually my first year at Bensley and it’s a time for our younger crowd, our pre-k, head start, kindergarten and first grade students, to come out and explore the world of work through different transportation vehicles. They get to ask questions about the vehicles and get to talk to the different in-

dividuals that are driving the vehicles about their jobs and how the different transportation vehicles work.”

DLA Fire Inspectors Kenneth Cato, Christopher Bales, John Oxford and Ralph Huston gave the children a tour of Engine 23 and handed out fire hats.

DLA Police Officers Michael Boston and Sharon Mills showed the children one of their department’s newest vehicles and talked to them about their jobs.

Other employees from DLA Installation Support Richmond who helped make the day a success were Robert Hundley, Frankie Johnson, Edward Smith, Paul Neubert and Forrest Bruce. They showed students equipment they use, including a street sweeper, bucket truck, tractor, electric car, and weld scooter. Fire Inspector Evron Brightly demonstrated the workings of department’s command vehicle.

“We continue to get great support from the local community including Fort Lee and DLA,” Scott said. “DLA

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DLA Police Officer Michael Boston shows off his patrol car and radio and talks about his career with Bensley Elementary School students Oct. 15, at the school’s annual Transportation Day.

has always helped so very much and this year actually brought in the bulk of our

vehicles and arranged things for us so we’re very grateful.”

pharmacy’s fountain. Others make their way to the tables to join friends usually with a ‘hello’ or two from long-time pharmacists and owners Everette and Janet Darby and employees. “We’re like family,” says employee Susan Alistock.

Part-time Apothecary employee Al Mermelstein keeps an eye on the door for NETWORK P2

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Sideline Shots: Monacan takes on Clover Hill Sideline shots: Maurion Edwards of Monacan helps the Chiefs with another first-down run at the match-up against Clover Hill Cavaliers on Friday, Oct. 290. More games and Sideline Shots on page 8 online at midlothianexchange. com.

Bands seek 'superior' score The Monacan Marching Chiefs gave their best performance of the season on Saturday, Oct. 30, at the state marchhe night before the VBODA state band festival site ing assessment, earning a “superior” rating.

Last week Cosby, Clover Hill, Manchester and Midlothian at Warhill High School in Williamsburg, Wayne High School Bands participated in the “centrally-located” Jones, the Monacan High School band Marching Chiefs’ drum major, was pretty confident. The tall state evaluation, held at Hermitage High School, where and slender high school senior, seen around campus wearing Midlothian and Manchester received “Excellent” ratings.

Cosby and Clover Hill received “Superior” ratings. a six-inch Afro hairstyle, can’t be missed.

This year, the VBODA changed its scoring system to “I think we’re going to get a one (rating), it’s the best we can do,” said Jones after an away football game at league rival, “caption judging.” Band “ensembles” were judged by three music performance judges, two visual performance judges Cosby High School, “based on how this past week’s practice and two general effect judges. All seven scores were included went, we’re going to do a good show at VBODA.” and then averaged to achieve the final rating.

The Virginia Band and Orchestra Directors Association, Roasted Root Vegetable Soup helps with difficulty “We compete against ourselves,” said Kevin Cottrill, band known as VBODA, a unit of the Virginia Music Educators swallowing. From the book “What to eat during Cancer director at James River High School. “There are seven judges Association, conducts a statewide assessment of marching treatment” (American Cancer Society) who critique us, but we’re improving throughout the year.” bands, that takes place over the course of two weekends at

BY MARY SHEDDEN swallowing -- that make Timing is critical in the evaluation. Each band has a seven different sites. A comparable assessment is given in the Media General News Service patients want to push their minimum of six minutes and 15 minutes maximum to run spring for concert bands. and complete their program. This includes any warm-up on Nutritious food can’t cure dinner plate away: “SomeJones’ height gives him an advantage when leading the cancer, but it’s a great ally for times just the smell of food band on the field and in the stands. Players can see him as he or off the field and begins when the first person crosses the can make you not feel good,” conducts the score if they should happen to lose their place field boundary or the first note of an off the field warm-up. those battling a potentially says Colleen Doyle, director Any violation of the festival rules results in the overall rating deadly disease. in the music, which is being assessed by judges. of nutrition and physical Many of the 1.5 million “I’ve wanted to be drum major ever since I saw the band being lowered. activity for the American James River’s marching band, known as “The Regiment,” Americans diagnosed with come to Providence Middle School and they encouraged us Cancer Society. cancer each year successto be in the band,” Jones said. “I try to be enthusiastic about has been a Virginia Honor Band for the past 16 years, since The calories and nutrithe school’s inception. On Saturday, the band once again, fully attack the uncontrolled, it and make sure our members are excited about competients in food are critical to scored “perfect ones” – earning a “Superior” rating from all abnormal spread of cells tions and games.” building the strength and seven judges– for its music, marching and maneuvering. with surgery, radiation and Section leader Travon Lee, a Monacan senior, also recimmunities necessary to fight ognizes the importance of the state assessment. He was a The VBODA Marching Assessment is the first step in chemotherapy.

But those life-saving treat- cancer. To avoid malnutrition sophomore band member when Monacan received “Virginia achieving the honor of Commonwealth of Virginia Honor and unintended weight loss, Honor Band” status during the 2008-2009 school year.

Band. Only bands receiving a superior rating in both marchments sometimes carry side people undergoing treatment ing and concert assessments earn this prestigious recognieffects -- altered taste buds, “To get a superior rating at VBODA, we have to stay tion. diarrhea or constipation, focused,” Lee said. “We have to practice music on our own, RECIPES P5 mouth sores and difficulty show up on time for rehearsals and pay attention.”

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Mermelstein says.

The social network at the Midlothian Apothecary is as alive as the online version of any Facebook page and or Twitter feed. Besides the sheer size and the geographic limits, there is another significant difference between the online and in-person social networks, Melmerstein notes, “People are giving hugs here.�

Many customers share news of family, business, health, or politics while munching on American fare. Mermelstein added that people have made friendships while visiting the shop on a regular basis and some have found employment through those friendships.

For Midlothian resident Tony Wittrien, the online social networking phenomenon is exactly how the unemployed father of three hopes to land a job. Wittrien has been out of work for two years. The 35-year-old Information Technology specialist will be dedicating a 72-hour non-stop Job Huntathon on Twitter starting at midnight on Monday, Nov. 8.

An independent British filmmaker Ad Lane, who is also on Twitter, inspired Wittrien. Lane dedicated 72 hours on Twitter to raise funds for a film. Wittrien, who added that he has tried every conventional way to land a job, looks to use the same concept in order to snare a position in his field of work. “I thought, ‘What if I did this to look for a job?’� he said.

Wittrien has been spreading the word via Facebook and Twitter about his intention for two weeks. “To do this kind of thing, I’m spending a whole lot of relation-

ship capital. It’s not just me sitting there [on the webcam]. It is about someone out there who is willing to look at me and the job skills that I have that are valuable right now,� he said.

The dad, who cares for his 18-month old son Ben during the day, works parttime delivering pizzas in the evening while Ben’s mom Heather Craft works during the day. His daughters Katarina, 12, and Hannah, 9, live with their mother. “The last full-time paying job I had paid $31 an hour. They consolidated all the IT operations to Ohio. I have my kids and my ex-wife, my girlfriend and my son here and it would have been impossible to transfer,� he said.

Wittrien’s current takehome pay is prohibitive for child care. “The ideal position for me would be one to work from home. I’ve heard about telecommuting for years. How many companies are having people work from home?�

With friends and family to help care for Ben during the marathon job hunt, Wittrien is looking forward to the social networking challenge. “I already have a lot of friends who know how long I’ve been out of work and are ready to stay up with me through all this. If I can get just one employer to say, ‘I’ll hire you,’ then it will be worth it.�

If he doesn’t succeed, Wittrien at least knows he’s tried to use the online social network to connect with potential employers and other professionals in the online community. “The whole purpose, to get a job in this economy, is ‘Who do you know?’ Twitter is the ultimate ‘Who do you know?’�

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Chesterfield County Veterans Day ceremony scheduled at historic courthouse green on Nov. 11

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The Chesterfield County Annual Veterans Day Memorial Ceremony, sponsored by the Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia, will be held on Thursday, Nov. 11, at 2 p.m. at the Chesterfield County Historic 1917 Courthouse Green on Iron Bridge Road.

In the event of inclement weather, the event will be held in the Chesterfield County Public Meeting Room.

Representatives of Veterans organizations throughout Chesterfield and surrounding counties have been invited to lay wreaths along the Veterans Memorial Wall in front of the 1917 County Courthouse. To honor our veterans, Sam Wilder, Jr. Colonel, US Army (Re-

tired), Virginia State President, Military Officer’s Association of America will present the annual address.

This year’s ceremony will include a memorial to Sgt. Brandon Islip, assigned to the 1st Battalion, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C., who was killed in Afghanistan this year.

In addition, the Thomas Dale High School Band will join the Meadowbrook HS Junior ROTC in an Armed Forces Salute. The Chesterfield County Veterans Day Ceremony is free and members of the public are encouraged to participate in this annual event to

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Registration for John Tyler Community College’s Spring 2011 semester gets underway Nov. 8 and runs through Jan. 7. A complete list of classes may be found online at www.jtcc.edu/schedule.

Students already enrolled at the College may register online using the Student Information System found at www.jtcc. edu/myTyler. Students also may register in person at either the Chester Campus, located at 13101 Jefferson Davis Highway, or the Midlothian Campus, located at 800 Charter Colony Parkway.

In-person registration will not be available from Dec.24 – Jan. 2. During that time, Holiday Online Registration will be held. Students will be able to register online only at www.jtcc.edu/myTyler.

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Author says it’s never too early to teach kids about budgets, the value of money

BY JACKIE BARRON Media General News Service

Imagine talking to an 18-month-old about financial matters. One expert says research shows children can measure money at an early age.

Joline Godfrey is the author of “Raising Financially Fit Kids.� Her company, Independent Means, counsels individual families and entire communities. “People are rebooting their family values in terms of money in a whole new way,� said Godfrey, who calls the current economic downturn a “national teachable moment.�

She said parents need to start talking.

“So you start with a conversation about what was the light bill last month?

What’s the car payment? How much does it cost to put gas in the car?�

As children grow, Godfrey said, parents put those lessons in context. By age 4 or 5, consider an allowance. “Kids who will say ‘That’s my money,’ well the proper response is ‘No honey, this is your practice money,’�

Godfrey said.

Older children, who show good money management skills, earn a raise.

Parents then use the extra cash to teach children about saving and philanthropy.

She warns it’s never too late for a dose of reality with dollar signs.

“For today’s 20-something, the tyranny of the credit score is hammering away at them,� said Godfrey, who stresses college students need good credit to buy a car, rent a apartment and at times even land a job.

It’s a win-win for parents. “If you invest in your child’s (financial) education now your retirement is going to be better because the biggest problem facing America right now is the subsidy of adult children,� she said.

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Greater Richmond Partnership President Gregory H. Wingfield provides an overview of the organization’s activities during the Partnership’s 2010 Annual Meeting and Investor’s Reception held at the MWV World Headquarters on Oct. 28.

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In support of the region’s workforce, the partnership continues to leverage the website RichmondJobNet. Fiscal year end results reported 40,418 website visits, over 325 registered job seekers and more than 1,380 new @RichmondJobNet followers on Twitter. Several people have landed jobs because of the tools provided and Greater Richmond’s reputation as a career destination continues to grow.

The Partnership helps support the Greater Richmond Small Business Devel-

opment Center through its partnership with the Greater Richmond Chamber who provided counseling or training to 4,206 small business owner and aided in retaining 439 jobs.

Cumulative results of the partnership’s activities since establishment in 1994 were also reported. A total of 395 new and expanded companies have been assisted who have created $7.3 billion in capital investment. partnership investors have contributed nearly $43.5 million leveraged for the region’s economic growth. The value

of the Partnership per $1 of public-private investment spent is $164.

The Partnership’s economic development strategies benefits from collaborative relationships with its local partners, investors and organizations throughout the region, including the Virginia Economic Development Partnership. Wingfield said, “It is highly encouraging that this current administration has put a greater emphasis and investment into economic development. We anticipate that the additional state resources and their laser-like focus will continue to generate new jobs and investment. We are leverag-

Supervisors to revisit county surplus plans at Nov. 17 board meeting FISH DAY!

BY ZACHARY REID Media General News Service

The call for caution in spending part of Chesterfield County’s surplus has led to at least one substantial change in the plan for the $28.25 million left from the fiscal 2010 budget: County supervisors are now pushing for merit-based bonuses of 3 percent for county workers instead of across-the-board payments.

“What we’ve heard from our constituents, to the extent that we’ve heard anything, is that they want it merit-based,” Board of Supervisors Chairman Daniel A. Gecker said Monday night after a Midlothian District community meeting.

He said he had heard little from his constituents since the plan was announced last week.

The one-time bonus, originally proposed for most county workers, was one of several ideas suggested by Allan M. Carmody, the director of Chesterfield’s Department of Budget and Management, for the $28.25 million surplus. He made his recommendations last week, first during the board’s Budget and Audit Committee meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 26, then for the whole board at its regularly scheduled meeting Wednesday night, Oct. 27.

Under the Carmody plan, about 85 percent of the money would be set aside as a “revenue stabilization” fund. The bonuses, if approved, would cost $4.75

million. An additional $3.25 million would go to one-time capital purchases such as fire engines and library books.

Two smaller programs would cost $250,000.

The plan, particularly the set-aside for future use, is still very much in play, but the idea for distributing the bonus pool has changed.

Initially, the plan was presented with the idea that the board would vote on it last week. But Clover Hill District Supervisor A.S. “Art” Warren said he wasn’t comfortable voting right away because he had just heard about the idea that night.

While the two supervisors on the committee, Gecker and James M. “Jim” Holland of Dale District, were ready, they went along with the majority and contributed to a 5-0 vote to put off making a decision until the Board of Supervisors’ Nov. 17 meeting.

None of the supervisors had scheduled a community forum, but all said they had received phone calls and e-mails and talking to people around the county. They also said they had been meeting with county leaders and would continue to solicit input until the Nov. 17 meeting.

Supervisor Dorothy A. Jaeckle of Bermuda District said she was concerned that the speed with which the recommendations came was too much. She’s not part of the Budget and Audit Committee but went long enough to hear Carmody’s presentation.

“We certainly need some public input on this,” she said. “Personally, I’d only support the 3 percent raises if they were performancebased.”

Supervisor Marleen K. Durfee of Matoaca District voiced support for the ideas but said she, too, wanted time to slow down and consider the possibilities.

“My hope is that we’d have a little more time to discuss what’s recommended to us,” she said.

Holland said he was prepared to vote before but welcomed the chance to talk -- and listen -- more about the plan.

He said he had received a number of calls and e-mails about the proposed bonuses.

“Some of them are not in favor of this,” he said. “They want it rebated to them. But in essence, that’s what we’re doing. By increasing our reserve, we won’t have to raise taxes.”

Warren did not return phone messages left Friday and Monday.

The bonuses and other surplus funds were little discussed Monday night by the 50 or so people in attendance at the Midlothian District community meeting. Most of the nearly two-hour meeting was devoted to school and land-use issues, from the placement of a new water tower to landscaping in road medians.

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The food processing industry was highlighted at the annual meeting as being among the region’s strongest clusters and priority target for business attraction. Several companies generously donated display items and samples as gifts for nearly 150 guests. They included: Altria, C.F. Sauer’s, Fiorucci Foods, Kraft Foods, Maruchan, Sabra Dipping Company, San J, and Ukrop’s Homestyle Foods The Greater Richmond Partnership was launched in 1994 as a pioneering regional

public-private initiative to serve as the regional economic development group for the City of Richmond and counties of Chesterfield, Hanover and Henrico. The mission is to help grow the Greater Richmond economy through the attraction of high quality jobs and new capital investment, the retention of existing businesses, and the continued improvement of the region’s business climate.

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The 2010 Fiscal Year economic development activities of the Greater Richmond Partnership, Inc. resulted in 725 new jobs and $309 million in new capital investment in the Richmond region. On Thursday, Oct. 28, the Partnership reviewed its 2009-2010 Annual Report at their 16th Annual Investors Meeting held at MWV in Richmond, Virginia.

The Partnership presented results on each of its four core programs. Gregory H. Wingfield, CEO and president of the Greater Richmond Partnership, reported the 2009-2010 fiscal year end results stating, “Based on our economic modeling, our programs had a regional economic impact of more than $456 million in new capital investment and 1,225 direct jobs.” He added, “Through collaborative efforts of our partners and allies, we successfully assisted 11 new and expanded companies that plan to create 725 new jobs and invest $309 million in the Richmond region.”

The relocation of MWV’s Center for Packaging Innovation from Raleigh, N.C. to Richmond, and the location of Hanover Foils in Hanover County were among of those success stories.

The partnership’s business retention program, Business First Greater Richmond, results reported assisting businesses with the creation of more than 250 new jobs and the retention of nearly 500 jobs. These companies invested more than $137 million in the region’s economy.

The retention of Pfizer’s Consumer Health Research and Development facility was among the program’s success

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Children's Dentistry of Virginia staff Ashley Kagey, left, Dr. Amanda Kuhn, Dr. John Flowers, Karla Estrada, Brittney Foster, Cindy Estrada and MaeLynn Gonzales collect candy on Monday, Nov. 1 at the practice from 4 - 6 p.m. Donations had already filled the blue bucket with candy before 5 p.m.

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Seniors lead Midlo to the Dominion District Tournament In high school boys volleyball, the Dominion District is considered one of the toughest in the state. At the upcoming district tournament, at least one very good team will be going home and not advancing to the Regional tournament. In this, their final season, the six seniors of Midlothian High School are determined to be the ones to extend their season.

Tim Boykov, Austin Buehler, Hayden Kierl, Taylor Fletcher, Nick Walmsley, and Jason Losego are the core of the Midlothian HS Boys Volleyball team. They came together in fits and starts over the past several years. Some played club ball in middle school, while others picked up the game in high school.

Some have aspirations of playing in college, while others look to pursue different interests. Regardless of their individual pasts and futures, in the present they have banded together into a brotherhood with a common goal – play to their potential, win the Dominion District tournament and advance to

It’s not easy to convince a child under 8 to trick-or-treat for two hours on Halloween and then, the next day, turn around to give it all away.

No, it’s not easy at all, especially when the little one’s candy stash weighed in at six pounds.

It was a negotiating session that would even make the toughest talent agent cringe at the demands that were being outlined. KitKat® and Hershey® bars were carved away from plastic pumpkin. Then a trade for bubble gum for a Bit-O-Honey® and candy corn. Eventually it all ended up back in the donation pile only to be sorted through one more time for the best 10 pieces of candy my daughter wanted to thoroughly enjoy.

A logical explanation that the candy will be given to military men and women serving our country overseas (and a pinch of mother’s guilt) swayed the final decision. Of course, it didn’t hurt for her to learn that she would earn a dollar for each pound donated. How to spend the earnings would be another negotiating session at a later time.

So we found online a local dentist participating in the Halloween Candy Buy Back program, which is part of the Operation Gratitude program. Several practices in the Midlothian area were readily available to take the candy donation.

She graciously accepted her six dollars and a new toothbrush, guessed the number of candy corn in the Mason jar, and made a card for the guys in the Navy because the “USS Nassau rocks.”

All the way home, she talked about her plans on what she would buy at the toy store and what else could she do around the house to earn more money for the toy of her dreams. And then, with empty candy sack in hand, she blurted out, “I’m rich!”

You are indeed, little one.

For more information about the buy back program, visit online at Halloweencandybuyback.com

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the Regional tournament.

A few years ago that goal may have seemed a pipe dream for MHS Volleyball, but things have changed because of the serious investment made by these young men. They have worked hard and worked together to build a team that cares about the results and each other, striving to prove to themselves and others that they

can succeed. And, they have succeeded. These young men have become the role models for the next generation of Midlo volleyballers by being good citizens who are dedicated to the game and committed to their teammates – no excuses, no blaming, just recognizing what needs to be worked on and addressing weaknesses to become stronger – life lessons they

will carry with them into the future. Incidentally, they have had a lot of fun doing it, too.

Oh sure, they tease each other, but what family doesn’t? For the seniors of Midlothian High School, it is all about the fun, the intensity, and, ultimately, the brotherhood.

Conan O’Brien will be launching his show on TBS on Nov. 8. Did the Tonight Show host shake up earlier this year change your choices of who to laugh at late at night?

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Veterans Day offers opportunity for military and residents to visit National Parks in Commonwealth Virginia’s rich military history and iconic sites make the state a moving destination to honor the men and women of America’s armed services this Veterans Day. Many sites are offering free admission to veterans and members of the military, along with special military discounts at several Virginia lodging facilities, to help visitors celebrate Veterans Day with loved ones.

Mount Vernon salutes veterans with free admission for active duty, former and retired military personnel on Veterans Day complete with a community concert by an all-veteran barbershop chorus singing traditional tunes and a military medley.

Visit the town suffering the highest per capita D-Day losses in the nation at the National D-Day Memorial in Bedford, with free admission on Veterans Day from 10 a.m. to noon.

Colonial Williamsburg offers free admission passes on Veterans Day to active duty military, guard and reservists, retirees, veterans and their dependents with the Honoring Service to America pass, which includes admission to Colonial Williamsburg’s Historic Area and museums, an orientation walk, a viewing of “Williamsburg, The Story of a Patriot,” free shuttle bus service and parking at the visitor center, from November 11 - 14, 2010.

In honor of the members and families of America’s armed services, both current and past, Virginia State Parks will waive parking fees for all Virginians on Veterans Day at all 35 state parks.

Virginia is home to some of the country’s best military memorials and museums. Find more information on iconic sites such as Arlington National Cemetery, the Iwo Jima memorial, the Air Force Memorial, the National D-Day Memorial, the U.S. Marine Corps museum, the Virginia War Memorial and more at www.Virginia.org.

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The National Cancer Institute says people who eat less than five to nine servings of fruit and vegetables a day are at greater risk for heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke, some types of cancer and diabetes. It only makes sense the same benefits apply when a person is undergoing cancer treatment, says Fran Rinchuse, a clinical dietitian and nutritionist at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Tampa. “More and more, they are finding disease and dietary deficiencies go hand-in-hand,� she says.

Richuse like to address nutrition as soon as a person is diagnosed. The type of cancer, treatment plan, possible side effects and the person’s current nutritional status all must be considered. For example, high-calorie and high-protein foods may be necessary for a person who is losing extreme amounts of weight and muscle mass. “Everyone brings with them a lot of their own variables to the table,� Rinchuse says. The ideal foods should be like those the Cancer Society has identified as helping reduce the risk of disease: foods low in fat and sodium and packed with vitamins and minerals, such as colorful fruits and vegetables. But if a person is suffering side effects of cancer treatment, it may be a challenge to make these foods appetizing, says Doyle, an editor of the “What to Eat During Cancer Treatment� cookbook ($19.95, American Cancer Society). The book’s 100 recipes are organized by symptoms, so cooking plans can be adjusted quickly. “There’s no one thing that triggers everything. What smells good and tastes good one day may turn them off the next,� Doyle says. “Don’t be offended. These feelings can come and go.�

For example, for nausea, Doyle suggests simple, non-spicy foods that can be served at room temperature. Consider preparing a meal when the cancer patient is napping or out of the house. Better yet, cook in a Crockpot outside.

The cookbook serves as a reminder that people undergoing cancer treatment don’t have to rely on nutritional supplements or fortified drinks. Nutritious foods can be pleasing, and they provide an opportunity to share the same meals with your family, Doyle said.

The foods also can be handy post-treatment, as some people still experience side effects to their taste buds and digestive tract.

Even when a person’s cancer diagnosis is grim, nutrition can help with quality of life Rinchuse says. Palliative care, when treatment focuses on reducing pain not curing the disease, can still include healthful foods.

The pleasure of food and the sharing of meals with friends also can make a difference emotionally. “Even if the person sits there and eats two bites, hopefully there’s someone there to help share the rest of the meal with,� she says. You never give up, but you may shift gears.�

RECIPES “What to Eat During Cancer Treatment� is a cookbook with a twist: It arranges foods based on the side effect or symptom a recipe could help alleviate (below in parentheses with each recipe). Here are some samples:

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1 ½ ounces Brie cheese, white rind trimmed, at room temperature (substitute cheddar or another hard cheese if advised to avoid soft cheeses) 2 slices raisin bread 2 to 3 thin slices peeled Granny Smith or other apple 1 teaspoon butter, softened Spread the Brie on one side of each piece of bread. Place apple on top of one slice and top with the other slice, cheese side down.

Spread the butter on the other sides of the bread.

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ROASTED ROOT VEGETABLE SOUP (SORE MOUTH, DIFFICULTY SWALLOWING) Using roasted vegetables takes much of the effort out of making homemade soup.

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Prep time: 15 minutes or less. Total time: 1 hour or less Precise measurements aren’t necessary; just add enough broth to make the soup as thick or thin as you like. Depending on the size of your food processor, you might need to purÊe the vegetables in batches. If so, transfer the purÊed mixture to a large bowl before adding all the broth. Most supermarkets now sell small butternut squash, which are the perfect size for making this soup.

3 carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 small (about 1 pound) butternut squash, peeled and seeded, cut into 1 Âź-inch pieces 1 small (about 8 ounces) sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1 Âź-inch pieces 1 small sweet onion, peeled and cut into 1 Âź-inch pieces 2 tablespoons olive oil Salt and freshly ground black pepper 5 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth, heated Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.

On two foil-lined, rimmed baking sheets, combine the carrots, squash, sweet potato, and onion. Drizzle with oil and toss to coat.

Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast for 40 to 50 minutes, or until very tender and slightly charred, tossing every 15 minutes.

Transfer to a food processor and add 3 cups of the warmed broth. Blend until smooth, adding more of the broth to achieve desired consistency. (You may need to do this step in batches or transfer the mixture to a large bowl before adding all the broth.)

Apple and Brie grilled cheese sandwich helps fight nausea. from the 2009 book, “What to Eat During Cancer Treatment� ($19.85, American Cancer Society).

1 (5-ounce) can tuna in water, drained 1 tablespoon regular or reduced-fat mayonnaise 1/2 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon finely chopped red onion 1 tablespoon pickle relish 3 (8-inch) whole wheat or plain tortillas 3/4 cup shredded regular or reduced-fat cheddar or “Mexican-style� cheese In a bowl, flake the tuna. Add the mayonnaise and mustard and stir to combine. Add the onion and relish. On a microwave-safe plate, place 1 tortilla and spread half with 1/3 of the tuna mixture. Sprinkle the other half with 1/4 cup cheese. Fold the tuna half over the cheese half. Microwave on high for 40 to 50 seconds, or until cheese melts. Repeat twice with the remaining ingredients.

TUNA MELT QUESADILLA (TASTE AL. TERATIONS) CREAMY MAC AND CHEESE A quesadilla is a good choice when a sand- (UNINTENDED WEIGHT LOSS) wich seems overwhelming When it comes to comfort food, nothing Three servings. beats an ooey, gooey macaroni and cheese Prep time: 15 minutes or less. Total time: casserole.

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SATURDAY, NOV. 6 College 4 U is a college preview event for middle school and high school students with disabilities, their parents or guardians and education professionals. College 4 U will take place 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College, 1651 E. Parham Rd. To attend, go online to www.vcu.edu/ttac/ professional_development, then click “Online Registration Form.” Registration costs $5 per family or individual participant. For more information, call (804) 827-0108.

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Reservations for the luncheon are requested by noon on Nov. 3. Contact Sam Gentz at (804)639-7042.

Dispose of your unneeded and expired medications in Chesterfield County at Rockwood Park, 3401 Courthouse Rd., Richmond, 23236 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Accepting prescription, over-the-counter and pet medications. Leave medications in original containers. Please remove pill bottle labels or mark out label information. Free medication lockboxes will be randomly distributed at the event. By participating, you will be helping prevent medicine abuse and accidental poisonings of young children. Medicines collected will be disposed of in an

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The Chesterfield-Colonial Heights Christmas Mother Committee will host a fundraiser at the Cultural Center of India, 6641 Ironbridge Parkway, Chester, VA 23831 beginning at 6:30 p.m.

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Bird junior Yahkee Johnson is listed at 56, 165 pounds. Manchester senior Brandon Chiles stands 5-5, 160.

But both make up for their lack of size with a unique package of speed and quickness, vision and elusiveness, toughness and instincts honed over years of running with a football in their hands.

Make no mistake: both workhorse running backs are the heart and soul of their respective offenses. Their success -- or lack thereof -- will go a long way toward determining whether the Skyhawks (6-0 district, 8-0 overall) or Lancers (5-1, 6-2) will take control of the district championship race heading into the final week of the regular season.

“It’s a little bit like looking in the mirror when you watch those guys run,” Bird coach David Bedwell said. “They’re very similar in size, speed and the way they move. Both kids are going to touch the ball and both kids are going to have an impact on the game.”

Chiles returned for his senior season as the top returning rusher (1,464 yards and 17 touchdowns) in the metro Richmond area.

He’s been so effective for so long, coaches throughout the Central Region will celebrate when he receives his diploma in June and finally heads off to college.

By contrast, even Bedwell and his coaches weren’t quite sure what to expect when they heard Johnson was leaving Varina High and enrolling at Bird. It didn’t take long to find out; Johnson was terrific in the Skyhawks’ first scrimmage against Westfield and he’s been the starting tailback ever since.

But his true coming-out party didn’t hap-

pen until Oct. 1, when he carried the ball a staggering 43 times for 284 yards and two touchdowns in a victory over Monacan.

“The guy has boatloads of heart,” Bird offensive lineman Billy Dixon said. “He works hard every day in practice. When we execute and help Yahkee do his job, it’s the best feeling in the world.”

Johnson’s effort was one yard shy of the school single-game record held by the Atlanta Falcons’ Jason Snelling. He’s since put his name on a different line in the Bird record book, eclipsing Dominic Taylor’s BACKS P9

Titans add tourney title Cosby turns season around after slow start

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Midlothian's Darren Barlow (left) and Cosby's Evan Niciphor run step-for-step over the final mile of the Dominion District boys cross country meet.

Cosby runners sweep district championships

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Two Cosby runners navigated vastly different journeys at last Thursday’s Dominion District cross country championships, yet wound up arriving at the same destination.

Junior Megan Moye dominated the girls race, beating Midlothian’s Kara Dickerson to the finish line at Pocahontas State Park by a full 45 seconds. As she left the rest of the field in her wake, Moye’s brain tried to trick her body into believing there was a challenger nipping at her heels and pushing her to chase a personal-best time.

For senior Evan Niciphor, the competition was all too real. He and Midlothian’s Darren Barlow ran shoulder-toshoulder for most of the 5,000-meter course, neither able to break away until Niciphor summoned a little extra speed over the final 100 meters and secured the boys title by a mere three seconds.

“I definitely left it all

out there,” said Niciphor, who dedicated his victory to the memory of the Rev. Clay Thornton, a volunteer assistant coach with Cosby’s track, cross country and football programs who passed away last year. “I had a big smile when I turned around at the end and saw I had it.”

Barlow, who was third in the district behind James River’s Ted Richardson and Niciphor last year, showed again that he’s completely recovered from the fractured ankle that cost him his entire sophomore cross country season.

But Niciphor earned the right to flash his pearly whites the hard way, by outkicking one of the best closers in the Central Region.

Perhaps that’s fitting. As Cosby coach Chris Averill noted, his top boys runner made himself a champion through four years of hard work and sheer determination.

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Ten months after its 2009 season ended with a loss to eventual champion Frank Cox in the Group AAA state field hockey quarterfinals, Cosby returned to build on the momentum generated by the best season in its brief history.

Instead, the defending Dominion District tournament champion stumbled out of the gate. The Titans’ 2-1 loss to Monacan on Sept. 23 left them with a 3-3 record at the halfway point of the district season; their overall mark was an even more uncharacteristic 3-4.

Further complicating matters was the absence of several graduated standouts - most notably, do-it-all team captain Kelsey Powell, now a freshman at VCU. “Whenever you lose that many good players, you have to figure things out again,” Cosby coach Rachel Mead said. “It was a learning process. The girls knew they were good players. They just needed to come together as a team.”

There was no time to waste.

“It finally clicked in our brains that if we didn’t turn it around, our season was going to be over,” added forward Taylor Johnson, one of 10 seniors on Cosby’s roster.

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Monacan's Kelsey Yates (right) tries to poke the ball away from Cosby's Claire Walker.

since. They closed out the regular season with seven consecutive victories, avenged losses to James River, Manchester and Monacan, and rallied to nip Midlothian 2-1 to secure the district’s regular season title.

Already guaranteed a spot in the Central Region quarterfinals, Cosby (12-4) continued its stellar play by blanking Clover Hill 1-0 in the district tournament semifinals, then used Lauren Miller’s first-half goal to beat Monacan 1-0 in last Friday’s final at SportsQuest.

The Titans took a ninegame winning streak into Tuesday’s regional tournament opener against Atlee.

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Cosby's Lee McKenna (right) dribbles the ball upfield under pressure by Monacan's Sammi Lambert.

NASCAR needs Hamlin to win

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NASCAR fans are a loyal bunch.

They love one driver, dislike another and have one or two they utterly despise.

But fans of Denny Hamlin, Kurt Busch, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Jeff Gordon and even Kyle Busch can agree on one issue.

NASCAR needs a new points champion.

Jimmie Johnson, driver of the No. 48 car, has won four consecutive Sprint Cup championships.

Johnson holds a 14-point lead over Hamlin in the Chase for the Sprint Cup Championship.

Johnson wants title No. 5. Hamlin

wants No. 1.

Hamlin should win the title this year.

Here are three reasons why: 1. NASCAR fans need a reason to attend and watch races.

NASCAR attendance is down. The bad economy is used as the primary reason to explain that.

Perhaps fans are weary of watching the same scenario play out every season.

Johnson cruises through the first 26 races and qualifies for the Chase.

Then, as the old song goes, Johnson and his team do that voodoo that you do so well.

2. NASCAR needs color.

No, we're not talking about the multi-colored Sprint Cup cars. Some are quite fetching.

NASCAR needs a champion who is going to say what is on his mind, no matter the consequences.

Johnson is a nice guy. But when was the last time he said something that really made you think or got your blood boiling?

NASCAR fined Hamlin, reportedly $50,000, for a tweet.

A tweet!

3. Joe Gibbs is due, and Hamlin has teammates — Kyle Busch and Joey Logano — to help his cause.

The most recent driver for Joe Gibbs Racing to win a points championship was Tony Stewart in 2005. The law of averages says someone from JGR should win soon. And Hamlin is the only Gibbs' driver with a chance this year.

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himself to this,” Averill said.

“It’s been a long process. He loves running and really, really wants to do better.”

How far has Niciphor come? As a sophomore, he qualified for the state Group AAA meet but couldn’t even finish the race before succumbing to discomfort in his hip. He was second in the district, third in the region and 15th in the state last season.

Not bad for a guy who grew up skateboarding and playing basketball, and didn’t run his first cross country race until high school.

“If you put your mind to it, you can accomplish anything,” he said. “It’s corny, but it’s true.”

PHOTO BY KENNY MOORE Monacan's Dexter Montgomery dives into the end zone for the eventual game-winning points vs. Clover Hill.

Moye had no choice but play brain games when she hit the 1-mile mark and realized she was basically out in the woods all by herself.

“It seemed like it just got really quiet,” she said.

With a comfortable lead and plenty of time to think, Moye’s mind wandered ahead a bit to the looming showdown with defending PHOTO BY JIM regional champion Erica MCCONNELL Dobbs of Deep Run. Then Midlothian's she caught herself and heard Jimmy Whitten Averill’s voice, reminding her scrambles away from not to waste her energy with Manchester's such thoughts.

J.P. Pearson.

So Moye decided to pursue her personal record of 17:42, set last month on the same Pocahontas course at the Milestat.com Invitational.

She wound up 24 seconds off that pace, but was still all smiles after winning her first individual district title.

The Indoor Football League and Saturday March 5, against the expanregular season finale that will complete “It’s a different feeling the Richmond Revolution announced sion Lehigh Valley Steelhawks. The a home and home series. when you know someone’s their 2011 schedule last week.

Steelhawks join the Indoor Football In addition to the opening game there because you know The 14-game season kicks off on League’s Atlantic division along with road trip to Bloomington, the Revoluthey’re going to do their best Saturday, February 27 in Bloomington, the Reading Express. The IFL season tion also travel to visit each of the two to catch you,” she said.

IL. The Revolution plays its first home runs through Saturday, June 11, with other teams in the division, Lehigh Neither district chamgame of the season the next weekend, the Revolution hosting the Express in a Valley and Reading. pion enjoyed the benefits of running with friendly faces.

Moye’s three closest challengers were from Midlothian

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DOMINION DISTRICT CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS BOYS RESULTS Midlothian 24, James River 66, Cosby 71 Manchester 83, Clover Hill 134 L.C. Bird 187, Monacan 196 (5 K, Pocahontas State Park) 1. Evan Niciphor (C) 15:38; 2.

Darren Barrlow (Mid) 15:41; 3.

Nathan Clarke (Man) 15:46; 4.

Brayden Burleigh (Mid) 15:54; 5. Sam Hush (Mid) 16:20; 6.

Sean Willard (Mid) 16:29; 7.

Andrew Gorsuch (Mid) 16:41; 8. Kyle Murray (Mid) 16:47; 9.

Ryan Peterson (Mid) 16:50; 10. Cody Stancil (JR) 16:51; 11. Clay Word (JR) 16:53; 12.

Mike Todd (C) 17:10; 13. Cody Wellons (Man) 17:13; 14. Sam Reid (JR) 17:14; 15. Philip Froelich (JR) 17:15 GIRLS RESULTS Midlothian 26, Cosby 44 James River 88, Manchester 112 Monacan 112, Clover Hill 127 (5 K, Pocahontas State Park) 1. Megan Moye (C) 18:06; 2.

Kara Dickerson (Mid) 18:51; 3.

Claire Benjamin (Mid) 19:01; 4.

Kari Johnston (Mid) 19:13; 5.

Kaila Blackburn(Mon) 19:27; 6. Kate Birnbaum (C) 19:45; 7.

Meghan Mulroy (Mid) 19:58; 8. Lindsey Blum (C) 19:59; 9.

Nichelle Scott (LCB) 20:08; 10.

Mary Katherine Dowell (JR) 20:37; 11. Taylor Sayegh (Mid) 20:46; 12. Katie Brendli (Mid) 20:57; 13. Elaine Dowell (JR) 21:01; 14. Sarah Ray (Man) 21:07; 15. Amanda Steinman (C) 21:09

and Niciphor had a freight train full of hard-charging Trojans on his heels.

“It’s hard to get a boost of confidence when there’s a bunch of Midlo guys on your hip,” Niciphor said with a smile.

Midlothian coach Stan Morgan had seven of the top 10 finishers on the boys side and four of the top 10 in the girls race. The Trojans’ boys won the district team title for the 12th consecutive season; the girls have now won the last six in a row.

The Central Region meet is Saturday at Pole Green Park in Mechanicsville.

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BACKS from P7 single-season rushing mark with a 207-yard effort in a little more than a half of play last Thursday against George Wythe.

Through eight games, Johnson leads the area in rushing attempts (234) and yards (1,677). He averages 7.1 yards per carry and has scored 19 touchdowns. “Coach always says, they can know what we run, but they still have to stop it,�

Johnson said.

Added Bedwell: “This game is over thought by a lot of people. Give your best player the ball as many times as possible on offense and tackle the other team’s best player when he has the ball.

That’s as simple as it gets.�

Manchester coach Tom Hall, a Bird alumnus, knows that attitude has been the Skyhawks’ tradition from its inception. He also knows that Bedwell isn’t going to abandon the run if the Lancers have success against it early in the game. “You might stop [Johnson] on 10 plays, but on the 11th play he’s going to bust one for 70 yards,� Hall said.

While Chiles has 49 fewer carries than Johnson this season, his ability to score from anywhere on the field is equally vital to Manchester’s spread offense.

Since a subpar seasonopener against Thomas Dale (15 carries, 55 yards), Chiles has surpassed the 100-yard mark in seven consecutive games. He’s fourth in the area with 1,182 yards (6.6 average) and has scored 18 touchdowns -- the last two of which helped the Lancers stave off an upset bid by Midlothian last Friday. “I played league ball with Brandon growing up, so I’ve known for a long time that he was better than most,� said Manchester’s Virginia Techbound offensive tackle Jake Goins. “He’s tough and he’s hard to bring down.�

Fans may be more impressed by fancy moves and long touchdown runs, but toughness is a point of pride for both diminutive running backs. That’s because they both grew up hearing how they’d never be big or strong enough to handle the pounding that comes with being an every-down back in high school. “I think when people talk about our size, it makes us run even harder. It’s motivation,� Chiles said.

Hall said Chiles catches opponents off-guard because he’s more effective running between the tackles than he would be trying to bounce every play to the outside. “He’s an amazing kid. He runs like a 200-pounder,�

Hall added. “He’s worked really hard in the offseason to get himself stronger and we’re just fortunate to have him.�

The Skyhawks are just as happy to have found their latest in a long line of great tailbacks. Johnson has endeared himself to his teammates, coaches and fans with his willingness to run the ball as often as it takes to put Bird in the win column. “When you’re a tailback in our offense, you’re going to get hit. You’re going to run between the tackles. You know you’re going to get the ball and you’re going to get pounded on,“ Bedwell said. “A kid who can come back and do it time and time again ‌ it’s guts. It’s toughness.

That’s Yahkee. I don’t know if he even knows how tough he is.�

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The cheerleading squads from Weaver Athletic Association show off the trophies they won at the Chesterfield Cheer League Spectacular.

Cheerleaders representing Weaver Athletic Association recently won two trophies at the 24th annual Chesterfield Cheer League Spectacular held at Meadowbrook High School.

Weaver's combined Junior/Senior team, coached

by Sallie Levitch and Valerie Crowder with help from teen coaches Ellen Sowder, Sammy Barock, Melanie Cooper and Mary Swagger, took first place in the AA Division.

Members of the team are: Katie Bauduc, Charlotte Bernard, Stephanie Billings, Apryl Bradt, Caitlan Crowder, Lara Ann Douglas, Elizabeth Duignam, Lexi Ellis, Olivia Jacob, Madison Johnson, Robin LaHaye, Grayson Levitch, Caitlin Lucas, Michelle Marquez, Madison McGregor, Chloe Naughton, Claire O'Brien, Carter Saunders, Caroline Wilkes, Cara Klich, Noah Leech, Katherine Naughton and Ellie Sorensen.

The Minors squad, coached by Debra Sawyer, Colleen Gentile and Archer Wilson, took second place in its division. Team members are: Morgan Burton, Rachel Damico, Emma Garber, Lilly Gentile, Campbell Heinberg, Courtney Klich, Morgan Lemon, Maggie Monroe, Kennedy Polgar, Samantha Sawyer, Bri Sehlhorst, Helen Trout, Lindsay Williams, Madeline Wilson and Caroline Zierenberg.

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TITANS from P7 “It says a lot about these girls,�

Mead said. “I think some people had written them off.�

The Chiefs (11-5) were on the rebound themselves. After falling out of a first-place tie with losses to James River and Cosby during the final week of the season, Monacan bounced back in the tournament by ripping Manchester (6-0) and edging Midlothian (2-1) to secure its first regional berth under coach Cathy Green. “We knew if we lost one game, we were done,� Monacan senior

Kelly Keys said. “We didn’t want our season to end yet. I think it was that passion that helped us come back.�

By reaching the tournament final, Monacan was assured of at least one more game this season. Win or lose against Cosby, the Chiefs already knew they were scheduled to face Hanover in the region quarterfinals.

But there was more at stake for Monacan’s players than the right to add a shiny new bauble to their school’s trophy case. They were playing both for pride and another opportunity to silence their doubters.

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Monacan’s frustration.

Every time the Chiefs pushed the ball deep into the Titans’ penalty circle, Dowdy was there to either swipe the ball off an opponent’s stick or stuff a crossing pass before it got to the front of the goal.

But rather than talk about herself, Dowdy preferred to share the glory with the rest of Cosby’s defense, which posted six shutouts during the impressive late-season surge. “It just shows how far we’ve come,� she said. “I think losing those games early in the season made us want to win even more.�

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“Nobody really expected us to do anything,â€? Keys added. “That we made it to the finals and we’re going to regionals ‌ I’ve played here four years and we’ve never done this.

Now it’s over and we just have to look to the future.�

The Chiefs played well enough against Cosby to win. They held their own in the midfield, limited the Titans to only a couple scoring chances and surrendered only one goal, but they couldn’t sustain any pressure against Cosby’s defense.

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Lisa Hicks-Thomas is featured speaker at November 'Tavern Talk' Secretary of Administration for the Commonwealth of Virginia Lisa Hicks-Thomas will be the featured guest on November 29th at “Tavern Talk,” presented by the Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia.

Prior to her appointment, Ms. Hicks-Thomas was deputy Attorney General under then Attorney General Bob McDonnell and served on the Board of Governors of the Virginia State Bar as well as adjunct professor at the University of Richmond.

As Virginia’s Secretary of Administration, Ms. HicksThomas oversees a number of state agencies including the Department of General Services, the State Board of Elections, the Department of Minority Business Enterprise

and the Department of Human Resources.

“Tavern Talk” offers patrons at Howlett’s Restaurant & Tavern in Chester an opportunity to meet and submit questions to influential local, state and national personalities. The monthly event is presented from 6:307:30 pm in the main dining area at Howlett’s, located at 3530 Festival Park Plaza, Chester, VA 23831. Reservations are required; please call (804)930-1034. A percentage of that day’s food sales will benefit the Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia (CHSV).

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FETCH a Cure to honor Village Bank November is Pet Cancer Awareness Month! FETCH a Cure, a local non-profit determined to improve the quality of life for our pets specifically focused on the issues of cancer and aging, announces the third annual “SPOTS” cancer awareness campaign.

FETCH a Cure is here to help pet owners fight this disease - to prevent it, detect it and to understand the treatment options available. FETCH a Cure’s comprehensive website is a resource to learn about the risks your pets may be facing, the warning signs for early detection, information for getting your pet the best care as well as a place to connect with other pet owners who have been through the same experience. Local families who are struggling to care for their companions with cancer are also being helped

by FETCH’s Companions in Crisis program through financial assistance for life-saving treatments for their pets.

For the month of November, FETCH a Cure has partnered with local retailers and restaurants who are offering “SPOTS” specials on a specific item or service

where a portion of sales will benefit FETCH a Cure. A complete list of participating businesses can be found on the FETCH a Cure website, www.fetchacure.com. A full calendar of events is also in place for the month to help raise awareness for pet cancer including the “Puppy Up! Walk” and a series of free educational seminars on topics such as nutrition and treatment options for cancer in your dog or cat.

The “Puppy Up!” Walk is scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 7, and is part of a national effort in partnership with the organization, 2 Million Dogs, to raise canine cancer awareness and funds for a comparative oncology study. The event will be held at Rockwood Park from 1-3 p.m.

Richmond is one of fifteen cities across the country participating in this awareness effort. Walkers can register as individuals or as a team by visiting www.fetchacure.com or www.2milliondogs.org.

The month will conclude with FETCH’s annual fundraising event, Progressive Evening, held on Nov. 20. The event raises funds for FETCH a Cure’s Companions in Crisis program, a financial

Puppy Up! Walk Saturday, Nov. 7 at Rockwood Park Register at: www.fetchacure.com

Luciano D'Aria of Midlothian captures a photo the rising sun off the reservoir on a brisk November morning.

CCHASM Charity Dinner and Auction to be held Saturday, Nov. 6

Jimmy Barrett, Program Director and Talk Show Host at WRVA Radio will Emcee the CCHASM Generous Hearts Dinner & Auction Saturday, Nov. 6, at the Bishop Ireton Center. Over $30,000 of items will be going assistance program for fami- up for bid in both the Silent and Live Auclies who cannot afford cancer tion Sessions.

Items include: Dinner for two with Senatreatments for their pets. The evening starts at The Virginia tor Steve Martin, fine jewelry, a set of 4 tires, art, a Career Makeover including Resume Center for Architecture and revamp, professional graphics package, and continues on to host houses seven trips including destinations to Costa along Monument Avenue.

Rica & Machu Picchu, a one week stay at The 2010 Pet Philanthropy Award will also be presented Atlantic Beach NC condo, sports memorato this year’s recipient, Village bilia [Jim Kelley signed football, Lennie Pond Bank. Tickets are $75 per person and can be purchased at www.fetchacure.com.

The “SPOTS” campaign and events are sponsored by Car Pool, Sammy Snacks, Veterinary Emergency Clinic A local band is hoping to make a big and Blue Buffalo. splash on the national music scene. Forrest

racing outfit, autographed picture of Green Bay Packers William Henderson, Gilbert Brown and Dorsey Levins, Ravens signed football, Arnold Palmer signed photo], plus many great items for Christmas giving.

Entertainment will be provided by Spill Sheet featuring Damian.

Tickets are $50 each with discounts for groups of 8 or more. Contact CCHASM at (804) 796-3715 or e-mail sharon@cchasm. org All funds raised will go to support the emergency needs of area residents.

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& Kaylon McDonald, of Midlothian, has entered maurices “Small Town Sound” band search. maurices is the leading small town specialty store and fashion authority, and it created this contest in partnership with PlayNetwork and Sonicbids to discover the next famous female-fronted band.

More than 500 bands are vying for their big break. “We’re blown away by the number of submissions received for “Small Town Sound,” said maurices Store Manager Hillary Hoff. “This is an exciting contest that inspires women to take a chance on their dreams. The enthusiasm from artists has been fantastic, and now we want fans to vote and support their hometown favorites.”

Now through Nov. 15, people can visit www.maurices.com to check out the profiles and audio tracks for Forrest & Kaylon McDonald, who plays blues music, as well as the rest of the contestants.

Fans have the power to narrow the field to the top 50 musical ensembles. A group of panelists, including The Bangles, Chrissie

Hynde, and indie rock group Sick of Sarah, will trim the field to 10 finalists. Bands will then have two weeks to create an original song based on the “Small Town Sound” theme. On Dec. 1, online voting will reopen and people will vote a final time on the best original song to determine the grand prize winner and the two runners up.

The grand prize-winning band will perform live at their local maurices and receive a trip to Los Angeles to shoot a music video and record their winning song at the PlayNetwork production studio. They’ll also receive gifts from maurices and Daisy Rock Guitars as well as the opportunity to perform at a major national music festival in the spring of 2011 with The Bangles and Sick of Sarah.

People who vote will receive a maurices coupon and will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win one of 13 maurices shopping sprees valued between $100 and $1,000.

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The sale begins at 11:30 a.m. on Nov. 10. The stew, which is freezable, is $7 per quart. Pies are also $7. “They are amazing! I tried them last year,” said Beth Schanz of Midlothian.

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Congratulations to the Marching Chiefs on a fabulous performance at VBODA State Marching Assessment on October 30! They received the highest rating possible (superior) from each of the seven judges, earning them aan overall rating of Superior! The Marching Chiefs performed as a support band for the 35th Marine Corps Marathon in Washington, DC. They played for more than 30,000 runners. Attached is a picture of the Marching Chiefs in our performance location.

- submitted by Jennifer Ryan, band and orchestra director at Monacan High School

Scouting for Food hits the streets for round one Cub Scouts #1861 Timmy Plahs, left, and Jack Hilliard deliver to neighbors 'Scouting for Food' donation bags on Saturday, Oct. 30.

Thousands took to the streets early Saturday morning for the nationwide food drive.

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