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Auction will only affect land, not the businesses BY ELIZABETH FARINA efarina@midlothianexchange.com
Traveling east on Midlothian Turnpike from Route 288, some may have noticed sizable signage of a “foreclosure” auction at Midlothian Village Square. Three parcels, including the 21,754square -foot building that was built in 2007 and two unde-
veloped lots in the commercial center that had been owned by Village Mill Land Investors, LLC, will be auctioned at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, June 28. The sale only includes the land and brick-and-mortar, and does not include any of the businesses currently renting at the location such as Capital Ale House and
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Taste of India KAYLA WAMSLEY special correspondent
The culture of India will be shared on Saturday and Sunday, with dancing, food, games and other activities at the 8th annual Taste of India cultural at the Cultural Center of India located at 6641 Ironbridge Parkway. Taste of India will be held from 12 to 9 p.m. on both days. There is no charge for admission. The event, which was presented to the CCI board and Executive Committee in 2004 by Shirish Shah, the chairman of the event for the last five years, was an idea from CCI community leaders. They wanted to figure out a way to give back to the local community through sharing their culture. The Taste of India festival has made an impact on the local community as people are more in the know about India and its culture. “It has had a very positive impact as more people have come to know the world’s largest functioning democracy,” Geeta Shah, who is in charge of the cultural programs held at the festival, said, “and why and how both India and the USA have similarities in their democratic thinking to live in harmony with various cultures and religions.” Food that will be served at the event includes vegetarian and non-vegetarian Indian TASTE page 4
Free seminar explores changes to protective order laws Chesterfield County Domestic Violence Task Force invites the public to a free mini training session, Changes to Protective Order Laws, on Monday, June 27, 2:30-4:30 p.m., at the Eanes-Pittman Public Safety Training Center, Room A/B, 6610 Public Safety Way, Chesterfield. The session will feature an overview of changes in the protective order laws that become effective July 1, 2011, their impact and implementation, as well as a discussion of the changes in the definition of terms relating to protective order laws. Registration is not required. For more information, contact Jackie Dean, (804)717-6179. – Chesterfield County
Broadcast journalist Clovia Lawrence will be featured guest at “Tavern Talk” Clovia Lawrence will be the featured guest at “Tavern Talk” on Monday, June 27 at 6 p.m. at Howlett’s Tavern in Chester, to benefit the Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia (CHSV). A seasoned broadcast journalist best known in the Richmond Metropolitan area as “Miss Community,” Lawrence employs her 20 years experience and a passion for tackling tough topics and issues affecting the lives of people from every walk of life in her position as news director for Radio One Richmond. Lawrence is also Executive Director of the nationally syndicated Tom Joyner Morning Show as well as Community Affairs Director for three of the network’s stations. She hosts the market’s number one public affairs show, “Community Conversations.” Her commitment to educate and elevate the African-American community has resulted in many initiatives concerning domestic violence, flood relief, youth programming and others.
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Kids of all ages head out on one of the park’s guided Scavenger Hikes.
Shoring up summer memories A Getaway to Shenandoah National Park perform. A number of mid-week packages include one with a $30 gasoline voucher. Dining menus feature good, home-cooked food – and if you’re at Skyland Resort when the chef has made a fresh berry cobbler, go for it! Check out the Web for a fishing guide to the park, complete with fishing regulations, and for horseback-riding opportunities. You can bring your own horse or sign up for a guided trail ride from Skyland Stables (through October); pony rides are available for children, and hitching posts are provided in high horse-use areas. Older family members will appreciate the geology and history conveyed on signboards, exhibits and brochures for the 196,466-acre park. The trip from Midlothian to Skyland (older than the park itself) offers a geography lesson, too, as the scenery moves from rolling Virginia Include More While a day’s hike makes a good activity Piedmont to the dramatic Blue Ridge Mountains that form the eastern ramby itself, economical overnight packages such as the Shenandoah Sensational pack- part of the Appalachians stretching from Pennsylvania to Georgia. In the valley to age (buy two nights, get the third night free with the purchase of a meal voucher) the west lies the Shenandoah River, from mean you can get more in during succes- which the park takes its name. sive days in the park, as well as enjoy evening activities, such as watching cloggers SUMMER page 5
The climb didn’t take that long, but to a family from the flatlands of Virginia’s EastThe end of school signals an optimistic ern Shore, it seemed to take far longer and beginning for us parents, grandparents be much steeper than envisioned. About and extended family members just as it halfway up the Lower Hawksbill Trail, my does for children – a time we get to shape Coca-Cola-loving mother deadpanned, “I new memories lasting into adulthood, well hope there’s a drink machine at the top.” beyond that excited chatter at the beginDrink machines, fortunately, are still ning of another school year. Memories of- absent from the park’s peaks, and we can ten revolve around family trips, which will still choose among 500-plus miles of trails probably be closer to home this summer for guided and self-guided hikes. For planbecause of increased fuel and food costs. ning purposes, an independent Web-site With Shenandoah National Park’s 75th hiking page shows self-guided nature trails anniversary, we have the opportunity by name, height in feet, estimated hiking not only to shore up relationships in the time in hours and the elevation gain in great outdoors through activities together feet, plus more than a dozen waterfall – but to participate in the park’s collective hikes and the location of seven picnic memory over the past 75 years through areas. http://www.shenandoah.nationalspecial exhibits and programs. For some of park.com/hike.htm us adults, a trip with children brings back memories of our own visits long ago. Stretching Your Experience to BY MARTHA STEGER Special correspondent
Hiking Shenandoah National Park My own first Shenandoah National Park memory is a hike with my family when I was 15. The designated challenge chosen by my father was the fairly steep, 1.7-mile roundtrip up Hawksbill Mountain – the highest peak in the park at 4,050’ – for a spectacular view at the top.
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The path is wide open, enjoy your summer break. It’s time to share again “What I did this summer” Send us a photo of your summer fun in the backyard or on vacation to editor@midlothianexchange.com.
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Police present Memorial Scholarship The Chesterfield County Police Department announced today that this year’s Craig Rath Memorial Scholarship has been awarded to a Bettie Weaver Elementary School student. Chesterfield County Police Capt. Brian C. Smith and Child Safety Officer Cindy Denny surprised student Erin Fogle with the award in front of her parents and peers during the school’s fifth-grade graduation. Erin received a $500
savings bond in memory of Officer Craig Rath. Erin is the 12th winner of the scholarship created to honor Rath, who was killed on May 27, 1999 as a result of a traffic crash while he was on duty. Rath was an officer with the department’s Street Drug Enforcement Section. Fifth-grade students apply for the scholarship by submitting a letter to the chief of police. Applicants are asked to outline how
they can keep their schools and communities safe with information they have learned through the Success Through Education and Proactive Policing program (STEPP), how students and police can partner to improve the quality of schools and neighborhoods and how fifth-grade students can become winners in the fight against drugs.
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These are the three eighth grade students (L-R: Elise Monahan, Mathew Matherly, Peyton Grubb) who received the Tomahawk Creek Middle School Platinum PAW Academic Achievement Award in recognition for earning all A’s in every report card period in 6th, 7th, and 8th grades. That totals 12 reports cards with all A’s. In addition to this award, these students also received President Obama’s Outstanding Academic Achievement award.
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Student wins essay contest Kayla Shefond Harris, a fifth-grader at Bensley Elementary School, is the grandprize winner of the annual essay contest for Older American’s Month. Kayla was recognized for her winning essay during the May 25 Board of Supervisors meeting where she received a plaque and a $25 savings bond. The contest, which gives students in grades 4-5 the opportunity to acknowledge an older adult who has had a positive impact on their lives, was open to all Chesterfield County Public School students. Kayla chose to write about her greatgrandmother, who has always encouraged and inspired her. Kayla admired how her great-grandmother always strove to be her best, regardless of the difficulties she had faced as a child. The top essays from other participating schools were written by: Autumn Blackshear, Grange Hall Elementary; Taylor Evans, Clover Hill Elementary; Genesis Cross, A. M. Davis Elementary; Markus Taborn, Matoaca Elementary; Nicole Mund, Winterpock Elementary; Niya Grant, Beulah Elementary; Lauren Tope, Robious Elemen-
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Dale District Supervisor James Holland congratulates Kayla Shefond Harris for her winning essay honoring her greatgrandmother, Ella M. Toler, at the May 25 Board of Supervisors meeting.
tary; Breon Banks, Bensley Elementary; and Kayla Foliaco, Evergreen Elementary. The contest is sponsored by the Chesterfield County Senior Advocate, with support from the Chesterfield County Public Schools Community Relations Department. PHOTO COURTESY OF ANGIE STEELE
The 2011 Midlothian Junior Women's Club scholarship winners, from left to right: Adrianna Mendoza, Sara O'Keefe, and Katherine Barthol.
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2011 MJWC scholarships awarded The Midlothian Junior Women’s Club is proud to announce the recipients of the club’s community service scholarships for 2011. This year the club raised $2,250 for their scholarship programs. The 2011 Mylicia Markham Leadership Scholarship was awarded to Katherine Barthol of Monacan High School in the amount of $1,000. Miss Barthol founded the Monacan Inter-
act Club and has been very active in the YMCA’s Leadership Club, Girls Scouts, and school-sponsored clubs. She will attend Randolph-Macon University in the fall. The scholarship’s namesake, Mylicia Markham, was a former president of the MJWC and continues to be a community leader in the Midlothian area. The scholarship is open to all senior girls from high schools located in Midlothian.
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The runner-up of the Mylicia Markham Leadership Scholarship, in the amount of $500, was presented to Adrianna Mendoza of Manchester High School. Miss Mendoza has volunteered for several organizations as a translator and has been a leader in Manchester’s Spanish Immersion program. Miss Mendoza will attend the University of Richmond. This year the Midlothian Junior Women’s Club has added a new scholarship, the MJWC Community Service Scholarship. This new scholarship is open to all senior high school girls in Chesterfield County who have demonstrated a commitment to community service and has helped the MJWC with one of their own club-sponsored projects. The winner of the first MJWC Community Service Scholarship, in the amount of $750, is Sara O’Keefe from Midlothian High School. Miss O’Keefe has volunteered with Meals on Wheels and Feed More for over 10 years and has introduced these organizations to fellow members of school-based clubs. Miss O’Keefe plans to attend James Madison University. The Midlothian Junior Women’s Club congratulates these young women for their outstanding commitment to the community and wishes them success at college in the fall. The MJWC is a philanthropic civic organization dedicated to improving the lives of others in our community. The club’s two biggest annual community service projects are the Midlothian Fall Festival, which will be celebrating it’s 30th year in October, and the Cinderella Dreams prom dress project. For more information about the club please visit the website at www.midlothianjuniors.org.
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Chesterfield Historical Society presents Spirited History tour of historic Courthouse Green The Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia (CHSV) will host a Spirited History Tour of the historic Courthouse Green on Saturday, June 25 from 8-9 p.m. Located at 10011 Iron Bridge Road in Chesterfield, the Courthouse Green will be the site for a paranormal tour during this unique event. The public is invited to bring cameras and recorders to capture any ghostly experiences at this historic site which was where Baptist preachers were imprisoned in 1773/4 and Revolutionary soldiers were trained a few years later. Tour participation is $10/person and limited to age 8 and above. Reservations are required and can be made through the CHSV website www.chesterfieldhistory.com with payment through PayPal. Spirited History is a group of paranormal investigators whose mission is to bring attention to historic sites with a spirited past throughout the United States. The group can be heard live every Friday night at 9:00pm on www.para-X.com Additional information is available at www.spiritedhistory.com The Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia is a private, non-profit 501(c)3 organization that serves as the center for Chesterfield County history. Its mission is to collect, preserve, promote and interpret the county’s unique past for the education and enjoyment of present and future generations. For more information or to volunteer, please visit www.chesterfieldhistory.com or find us on Facebook at www.facebook. com/ChesterfieldHistory. – Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia
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1: The Chesterfield County EMS and Police Command Center sets up at the staging area of the airport and coordinates all traffic coming in for the Disaster Exercise held Saturday, June 18, 2011.
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2: Deputy Chief J. E. Graham talks to volunteers from Ft. Lee as the exercise gets ready to begin. 3: Chesterfield School buses are brought in to transport bigger groups of patients to medical facilities throughout the Richmond Area. 4: Captain John Murray of Chesterfield EMS coordinates care and transportation from his command center out the back of his SUV. 5: Evaluators start to triage patients and identify their condition for priority transport to local hospitals. 6: Danielle Shearer (right), Director of Patient Access at St. Francis Medical Center heads up the process of registering patients brought in for treatment of transfers like Richard Jones (left) who’s brought in for a Liver Transplant. 7: Emergency Room Doctors at St. Francis Medical Center receive patients brought in from the disaster staging area at the Chesterfield County Airport.
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Lawrence is also a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, a Board member of Prevent Child Abuse Virginia and has received numerous community service commendations, awards and proclamations. “Tavern Talk” offers patrons at Howlett’s Restaurant & Tavern in Chester an opportunity to meet and submit questions to influential local, state and national personalities. The monthly event is presented from 6:30-7:30 pm in the main dining area at Howlett’s, located at 3530 Festival Park Plaza, Chester, VA 23831. Dinner reservations are required; please call (804) 9301034. A percentage of that day’s food sales will benefit the Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia. As the center for Chesterfield County history, the mission of the CHSV is to collect, preserve, interpret, and promote the county’s past for the education and enjoyment of present and future generations. For more information, please call (804)796-7121 or visit www.chesterfieldhistory.com or www.facebook. com/ChesterfieldHistory. – Courtesy of Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia
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SIGNAGE from page 1 “Most of the buyers we’ve been talking to have been interested in keeping tenants in place,” he said. “We’re not selling the businesses. What is going to be sold is the actual real estate where the businesses are located.” Motley’s company website about the property auction noted that the shopping center is currently getting an estimated 32,000 autos per day and generating a yearly income of $394,000. Although the sale will not include the businesses, the signage has led to some confusion among the general public. The owners at Posh, LLC, have heard some of their clients’ concerns after three large auction signs were erected over the June 10 weekend. “We have heard ‘You’re not going anywhere are you? Is everything okay?’ ” said co-owner Amy Satterfield. “It’s not us, it is the shopping center, which has been foreclosed upon, but we’ve known that for quite some time.” “The shopping center has been in a state of flux for quite some time, and, as a business owner, it’s nice to know who you’re dealing with and a level of consistency,” she said. Satterfield, Debbie Brooks and Gray Maher moved the fi ne home accessories and gift boutique and interior design service business from its original location in Salisbury to Midlothian Village Square shopping center in May 2008. “People know where we are and our business is up from last year. Things are going well,” Satterfield said. Pat Paul, president of Scott Carpet One, also has faced numerous questions from clients even though his business is located on the corner of Village Mill Drive, which is one of the shopping center’s access roads. “I saw the signage in front of [Café] Caturra and it hit me right between the eyes,” Paul said. “While I knew the status of the development, my own experience led me to be concerned for the businesses that it was posted in front of because as regular customers of several businesses impacted, I knew the sign was not a reflection of their well being,” he said. Paul is more concerned about customers who do not ask questions and make assumptions that businesses are moving or going out of business based on the current state of the economy. “I know the impact of irresponsible sign placement. We’ve been adversely affected by the leasing agent’s insistence that a ‘For Lease’ sign in front of our building is the only way he can market limited space available in other parts of the building,” he said. “The problem is that despite being in our current location for over 20 years, existing and potential customers assume that we have moved – or worse yet – gone out of business, which couldn’t be further from the truth.” Paul is concerned that a similar impact will occur for the businesses within the shopping center because of the large foreclosure auction signs in front of the Café Caturra patio, whose building is not included in the commercial auction. “My heart goes out to those hard-working successful business owners of such businesses as [Café] Caturra, Posh, Rita’s, who now have to deal with unnecessary and prejudicial signage that is sure to make their continued success that much more difficult,” he said. Motley explained that the signage does come down after the closing of the property deal, which is usually 30 days after the auction. He added that the modern building has attracted several potential buyers. “The myth is that people think that it’s going to be sold, but properties are selling,” Motley said. He also said that the auction will allow a new owner to come in and assure the tenants that money is available for maintenance, which includes more than 100 parking spaces. “The defaulting party may not have had the funds to take care of the building to the standard they should be and what the tenants expect for their business. So, the foreclosure is a good process. This is a live auction,” he said. For information about the property, visit http://motleys. com.
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y Saturdays are pretty routine, and I spend most of them working, reporting on and photographing a wide variety of weekend events. I rarely play close attention to what I’m covering and usually concentrate on the when and where aspects of the story. My first assignment this past Saturday was an event at the Atlee Youth Sports Complex on Whippooril Road, home of the Atlee Little Legue. Teams from Chesterfield, Hanover and Henrico were gathered for their end of season tournament. I immediately noticed this would not be a routine Little League assignment. The members on these teams were special needs kids whose conditions ran the gambit of emotional and physical challenges. It’s called the Challenger League, and, for the past seven weeks, these teams have competed in league play. Saturday was the culmination of the season. As most of my close friends know, my son Jack was recently diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, so the tournament immediately grabbed my attention. As I pulled out my camera to begin taking shots of the action, I noted the large numbers of volunteers, many of them young children, who found time and compassion to contribute to such a meaningful event. Now, I consider myself a fairly seasoned journalist. I’ve had my ACL torn shooting photos on the sideline, and been hit hard enough by a baseball to chip a bone in my leg. I’ve covered bank robberies, fires, car accidents and everything in between, but no story affected me like my experience with the Challenger League. I was emotionally overcome when I thought of the volunteers, and how reassuring it was for par-
ents, like me, to know there are good people in this world who care about compassion and caring. As I began to shoot, I noted several fathers pushing their sons in wheelchairs around bases or from the dugout to the field. With Father’s Day right around the corner, it was a poignant reminder of just how special children are. I found myself speechless as I listened to parent after parent tell inspirational stories about their children. I realized that almost all of these parents, like myself, wouldn’t trade their situations. We’ve come to realize life’s most precious gifts often come in less than perfect packages, but the gifts they deliver every minute are more than enough to compensate for whatever physically or emotionally limits them. All children are special, but watching those special needs kids play baseball provided more inspiration, hope and peace of mind than any story I can recall. I finished up my assignments and headed home, humbled and enlightened by a group of kids deserving of my admiration and respect. I’m thankful I can still take a walk down a wooded path with my son Jack. I’ll cherish answering that unending list of questions he asked about everything. I’ll push him a little longer in the swing tomorrow. Each pitch of the baseball as he swings for the fences will be more special to me, and I won’t tire of chasing the hits. Special needs. We all have them. But what’s really special is the courage, compassion and patience displayed by everyone associated with this year’s Challenger League Tournament. – Jim Ridolphi Contributing Columnist
TASTE from page 1 dishes. Lamb-curry rice, chicken curry-rice, KababRoti, Naan, Samosa, Dosa, and various Indian breads, sweets and ice creams will be at the fingertips of attendees. Other activities at the festival include cultural dances from different parts of India, henna tattoos, booth vendors selling clothing, jewelry and artwork and fashion shows from young children to mature adults. Geeta said the coordinators of the event are inviting the general public to participate in the fashion show and to dance. Shah said the CCI is open to the general public regardless of race, religion and country or origin. She also said anyone can call to inquire about renting CCI for a certain occasion. The Chesterfield County Chamber of Commerce holds its meetings at the center, and high schools proms also have been held there. Last year about 7,000 people attended the Taste of India event. “Every year we see more people of all races, including Indians, attending this M
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guages, dialogs, music and warm Indian hospitality.” Shah also credited Chesterfield County, the Board of Supervisors, Public Affairs Department director Don Kappel and Police De-
partment Capt. Kevin Smith and CCI volunteers for the success of the Taste of India. “Without their support and direction, the event would not have gained this much momentum,” she said.
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STUFF TO DO E-mail your event to editor@midlothianexchange.com. Subject line: EVENT and more, and is free and open to the public, with free, ample parking. Last year, nearly 8,000 people attended this event,
SATURDAY, JUNE 25 The Altrusa Club of the Capitol City of Virginia, a local philanthropic club, will present a ‘High Tea and Fashion Show’ on June 25 from 2 - 4 p.m. at Bethany Place Baptist Church, located at 1501 S. Providence Road (23236). The profits from the fund raiser will be used to benefit Altrusa projects for Elder care, adult literacy and abused women and children. Tickets cost $20 per ticket and are available by calling (804) 794-4397 or (804) 3787000.
SUNDAY, JUNE 26 Lyndale Baptist Church, 8320 Hull Street Road, Richmond (23235) is proud to present “Shake It Up Cafe...Where Kids Carry Out God’s Recipe.� Children age 3 years through grade 6 will enjoy Missions, Crafts, Recreation, Music, Snacks, and Discovery Time from 9 am- noon June 27-July 1. It is free of charge and open to everyone. The Kick-off Cookout is Sunday, June 26 at 6pm under the church’s pavilion. Call church office at (804)276-7249 for more information.
The Cultural Center of India, located in Chester, Va, will hold its 8th Annual Taste of India event on Saturday and Sunday, June 25-26. This colorful cultural event features music, dance, food
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29 The Newcomers Club of Richmond (for women new to the area) and others are invited to attend our monthly luncheon at 11:00 am on Wednesday, June 29, at Willow Oaks Country Club. Social hour at 11, business meeting on 11:30, lunch at noon ($23) and program at 1:00. Reservations are required. Call Brenda, (804)754-0460.
FRIDAY, JULY 1 St. Michael’s Episcopal Church is pleased to welcome Colin Andrews for the third concert of the Inaugural Concert Series for The Gerald Morgan, Jr., Memorial Organ – Taylor and Boody, Opus 64. The concert will take place at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, July 1, at
Archaeology summer camp digs into history KAYLA WAMSLEY special correspondent
Artifact excavation has become a favorite pastime for children and Chesterfield County Parks and Recreation Historical Site Specialist Bryan Truzzie. The Chesterfield County Department of Parks and Recreation, in cooperation with the Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia is offering the Diggin’ in History Archaeology camp at historic Castlewood Plantation. The camp gives children the opportunity to learn the stages of the archaeological process including site documentation, how to properly excavate a site and caring for artifacts. “[They] even have the opportunity to get involved with artifact repair and reconstructing,� Truzzie said. The children will be doing site measuring, and identifying, cleaning and preparing artifacts. The children will also be cataloging the artifacts. The camp, which has been held for the past eight or nine years, is for children ages eight through 12 years old. It will meet from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., July 11 to the 15, and in August 2 through the 6 at the plantation, located at 10201 Iron Bridge Rd. The Castlewood Plantation was built in 1817 by Clerk of Court in the county. The site at the Castlewood Plantation has already been through an extensive archaeological excavation. Truzzie said there are a va-
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riety of old items from that excavation that he places in the ground for the students to find. “It’s a very popular summer camp that we offer,� Truzzie said. The cost of the archaeology camp is $95. A Heritage Crafts and Games camp is another summer camp offered by Chesterfield Parks and Recreation and the Chesterfield Historical Society. It is held July 26 through the 28. The children will meet at Magnolia Grange Museum House, Chesterfield County
Museum, and at Castlewood Plantation. The camp allows children to learn about historic period games that children during the 1700’s and 1800’s would have enjoyed. They will also be engaged in making items to take home. Each day the children create different crafts and activities. The cost is $65. Parents can register for the camps through the Chesterfield Historical Society at www.chesterfieldhistory. com.
St. Michael’s, located at 8706 Quaker Lane in Bon Air. The concert is open to the public. A free will offering will be collected.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 13 The New Virginians, www. the newva.org, (a club for women new to the Richmond area in the last two years) will have a Friendship Brunch from 10 a.m. – noon at Great Seasons (11400 W. Huguenot Road, Midlothian, VA). Reservations for the luncheon are requested by noon on June 6. Please contact Sam Gentz – (804)639-7042
SATURDAY, JULY 16 Harbour Pointe Chiropractic and Wellness Center, located at 6003 Harbour Park Drive, Midlothian,(23112). is hosting a Patient Appreciation and
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you help us stop diabetes. To register to walk or for more information, visit diabetes. org/stepoutrichmond. Check in at 9am. Walk start is 10am.
WEEKLY The National Alliance on Mental Illness, Central Virginia Chapter (NAMI-CVA) is sponsoring a free 12-week educational class for families of those who are caregivers of individuals with mental illness. The class will begin Monday, March 7, 2011 at McGuire Veteran’s Medical Center, 1201 Broad Rock Blv, Room D120 (enter by the emergency room entrance) from 6:30pm to 9pm. Registration is required. Lulusc@ comcast.net 247-2431 or ikenparker@aol.com or (804)212-8297.
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SUMMER from page 1 Programs and Special Events Children age seven and older can learn about the park in earning a sticker, badge or patch in the Junior Rangers program described on the park’s Activities and Calendar Page, which also describes ranger-led activities and events at specified amphitheaters and visitor centers. For stories of suffragettes and wealthy city people who once used Skyland Resort as a retreat, don’t miss the guided tour of Historic Massanutten Lodge there (dating to 1911), offered four days each week at 4 p.m. Gazing across the horizon from Shenandoah National Park, you’ll find it hard to believe you’re only 75 miles west of the megalopolis that is the nation’s capital. Hike in the PHOTO BY SHENANDOAH NATIONAL PARK shade of oak trees along the Appalachian Trail – or, Dark Hollow Falls at mile 50.7 on Skyline Drive. It is 1.4 miles round trip, has some steep sections, has a 70’ waterfalls. if you prefer driving, take Pets are not allowed on this trail. in the wonder of wilderness (79,579 acres of it) in Fee-Free Days Be Bear-Aware a leisurely trip on part of June 21 Skyline Drive, the 105Before traveling to SNP, First day of summer read “Living with Black mile-long road running Bears� on the park’s Web along the crest of the Blue June 25th Ridge through the length of site, as a black bear (the 75th Anniversary/Rededicaonly species in the park) the park. tion (full day of activities for all
Resources for your trip: SNP Main Web site: www. nps.gov/shen (Use this site to double-check info you might see elsewhere.) Shenandoah National Park’s summer calendar: http://www.nps.gov/shen/ planyourvisit/loader. cfm?csModule=security/ getfile&PageID=317845 Park headquarters: (540) 999-3500
is a fairly common sight, though I personally have only encountered one or more along the park’s roads. Whenever a bear is sighted, cars back up on the road, as drivers and passengers want to see and take a photo of the bear. Use a telephoto lens, or be satisfied with a distant photograph: Don’t get out of your vehicle, as many injuries/fatalities caused nationally by bears each year are related to photography.
ages, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Ceremony seating is limited, but individuals can get up to six free tickets by writing Shenandoah National Park, 3655 U. S. Highway 211 East, Luray, VA 22835). The anniversary’s fee-free day is August 25, but check out the calendar of special events as noted below when you’re planning your trip.
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Sophomore Krista Townsend, a Midlothian High graduate, went 9-3 with a team-best 1.70 ERA for Christopher Newport's softball team in 2011.
Twice as nice Haller, Townsend give CNU formidable pitching tandem BY JIM MCCONNELL jmcconnell@midlothianexchange.com
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ong before they became teammates, Whitney Haller and Krista Townsend knew how it felt to share the spotlight. Three years ago, both Haller and Townsend were voted to the all-Dominion District softball first team as pitchers. Both were accustomed to being the ace for their respective teams: Haller at Cosby and Townsend at Midlothian. Between high school games and travel tournaments, they had faced each other on the softball field many times over the years, but they weren’t friends – or even friendly rivals, for that matter. “We knew of each other, but we never really talked because we were always on opposite teams,” Townsend said. So when they were “reunited” as members of Christopher Newport University’s softball squad in 2009, it was hardly a given that they’d work well together and give the Captains a potent one-two punch in the pitcher’s circle. But that’s exactly what happened. The sophomores combined to win 29 of their team’s 38 games during the 2011 season and pitched CNU to within one victory of the school’s first Division III national championship. “At practice one day I actually mentioned to Krista how weird it was that we have always been rivals in high school and travel ball and now we are on the same team working together,” Haller noted. “It really helps that we are familiar with each other and we both know how the other one works and pitches.” Haller, who graduated from Cosby in 2008 and spent a year at Longwood before transferring to CNU, finished with a 20-5 record and 2.22 earned-run average. She struck out 123 in 151 2/3 innings and tossed seven shutouts. Townsend, a 2009 Midlothian graduate, supplanted Elizabeth Holte as CNU’s No. 2 starter midway through the season and won nine of 12 decisions. She led the Captains with a 1.70 ERA and struck out 78 in 90 1/3 innings. By the time CNU’s run ended with a loss to top-ranked Linfield in the championship game of the Division III College Softball World Series, it was obvious that Captains coach Keith Parr had not one but two aces up his sleeve. “I really think having more than
just one strong pitcher helps a team as a whole and it really helped us this season,” Haller said. “Of course we are both competitive and want to be the starting pitcher, but we both compliment each other in how we pitch and I really feel like there was not one of us who was No. 1.” Added Townsend: “It definitely helps having another pitcher if you’re tired or they’re hitting you. It gives the other team a different look.” Opening her first season at CNU as the team’s No. 1 starter was a lot of pressure for Haller, who was tagged for 10 runs (seven earned) in her debut – a season-opening 10-0 loss to Louisiana. She earned her first victory March 1 when the Captains edged Salisbury 4-3, and never looked back. “Throughout the season I learned how to control that a little better and just pitch my game. Pitching is a nerveracking position no matter what, and having experience in it for many years really helped me in tough situations,” Haller said. Holte actually got off to the best start of anyone on the Captains’ pitching staff, winning her first three decisions, but lost four of her next seven and was eventually dropped to third in the rotation. Holte’s struggles opened the door for Townsend and she took full advantage. “I knew what I could do. I just needed a chance to do it,” Townsend said. Townsend’s biggest opportunity came May 15, when Parr gave her the ball for the championship game of the Salisbury Regional. She blanked the host Sea Gulls for the first four innings and pitched CNU into the eight-team College World Series with a 19-3 victory. “I was excited that I got the chance to pitch that game,” Townsend added. “Obviously I was a little nervous, but it was a great opportunity.” Townsend got another chance to be the Captains’ hero during the national tournament. After Linfield rallied from the loser’s bracket and beat CNU 6-0 to force a second championship game, Townsend took the circle knowing her team’s hopes for its first national title rested on her right arm. She held Linfield to just four hits and two unearned runs in the first five PHOTO COURTESY OF CNU
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Sophomore Whitney Haller, a Cosby High alumnus, led CNU's softball team with a 20-5 record and compiled a 2.22 ERA.
questrians from across the region are preparing to make the trip to Goochland County for one of the South’s oldest and most prestigious horse shows. The Deep Run Horse Show opened yesterday and runs through June 26 at the Manakin show grounds. The event has a rich history in Goochland, and annually attracts some of the best riders in the region for the five-day competition, highlighted by the Bryan Trophy competition on the final day. “The Deep Run Horse Show is over 50 years old and has been held each year at the current location in ManakinSabot on the Deep Run Hunt Show Grounds” said Deep Run Horse Show Association president Pam Johnson. “It began in the early sixties as a two-day Junior Show and evolved and grew into our current five day Professional and Junior/ Amateur AA Rated USEF show. Last year we were honored to have been designated a USEF Heritage Competition.” Show officials are expecting a healthy turnout for the traditional competition. “This show will once again draw over 400 horses from the east coast,” Johnson said. “Riders will compete for prize money and points in our many rated divisions. The points earned will go towards the end of the year zone and national awards. New this year is our designation as a World Champion Hunter Rider Event. “Deep Run will be one of 50 shows to offer the chance for riders to earn points toward this end of the year coveted award.” The show’s signature event, the Bryan Trophy Medal Class is scheduled for Sunday morning, the final day of the event. Markel Insurance Company will again sponsor this, the 50th edition of the competition, and will dedicate the event to the memory of their employee and longtime supporter of the Goochland event, Mary Anne Conrad Kean. “She served as the show manager when it grew from a two-day to our now fiveday schedule,” Johnson said. “Mary Ann was an equine life underwriter for over 26 years and was an unfailing supporter of this show. She will be sorely missed.” HORSE P7
Coburn, duPont claim regional wrestling titles FROM STAFF REPORTS
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Austin Coburn finished first in both the Greco and Freestyle events at 189 pounds.
Two local wrestlers traveled to Atlanta over the Memorial Day weekend and returned to Midlothian as champions. Recent Cosby High graduate Austin Coburn and Robert duPont both won their weight class in two categories at the USA Southeast Regional tournament, an event that included athletes from nine different states bordered by Virginia, Florida, Louisiana and Tennessee. Both Coburn and DuPont wrestle for Virginia Team Predator, a Richmond-area elite youth wrestling club that is coached by Mark Strickland, Mike Henderson, Donnie Ooton, Geoff Head and Dalton Head. Coburn, who won the
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Robert duPont (right) took first place in the Greco and Freestyle events at 120 pounds.
Group AAA state 171-pound title for Cosby during the 2010-11 high school season, participated in the Junior Division (17 and 18-year-olds)
and claimed first place in both the Olympic-Greco and Olympic-Freestyle events at 189 pounds. DuPont participated
in the Schoolboy Division (13 and 14-year-olds) and took first place in both the WRESTLE P7
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More than 400 horses and riders are expected to compete at this week's 2011 Deep Run Horse Show.
Kean served as a steward for events around the state until her death in March. Deep Run will also dedicate its Thanksgiving show to her memory. Participants will also notice some enhanced surroundings on the grounds this year. The competition areas have undergone total renovations. “We are deeply grateful to our many contributors who generously donated to our Ring Renovation Fund Raiser and made this work possible,” Johnson said. Betsy Thompkins will again serve as chairman of this year’s show. “She continues to keep the show on the cutting edge of horse show management technology, keeps our website up to date and has made access to our prize
list widely available on the web,” said Johnson. As in the past, the show is made possible by the dedicated support of an energetic crew of volunteers. Johnson said they make this event run smoothly, as well as many other shows throughout the year. “The Deep Run Hunt Horse Show Association is a board of dedicated horse enthusiasts who work tirelessly offering and promoting top quality horse shows in this area. We are pleased to manage and offer our beautiful show grounds to all who enjoy the horse in sport,” she said. The show opens daily at 8 a.m. Johnson said the event is open to the public. “We hope many will want to come watch, eat, shop and enjoy the day with us," she added.
Rain delays Southside's 2011 debut until Friday The rain threatening Southside Speedway last Friday afternoon prevailed an hour and a half before the first green flag laps of the season, forcing the postponement of the entire racing schedule. As a result, the summer racing season will kick off tomorrow night. Six races are scheduled in memory of founder J.M. Wilkinson. Racing starts at 7:30 p.m. with the Kart division. The Late Model division will run the feature 75-lap race with 2010 division champion Chris Dodson set to defend his title. Also running will be the Kart, Legend, Grand Stock, U-Car, and Street Stock divisions. Pit gates will open at 3 p.m., and front gates will open at 6. Qualifying beings at 6:30 and
the first race of the 2011 season will follow at 7:30. Ticket prices are $12 for adults, $10 for seniors and military, $6 for children ages 6-12, and free for children ages 5 and under. For a full race schedule visit southsidespeedway.com. Southside Speedway is a 1/3 mile, paved oval track located on Genito Road in Midlothian. The speedway was established in 1959 by J.M. Wilkinson and is currently operated by his daughter, Sue W. Clements. The speedway features eight divisions including Late Model, Modified, Grand Stock, Street Stock, U-Car, Champ Kart, Legend and Pro-6. The 2011 season will run from June through October.
James River hosting bass tourney RICHMOND – The Walmart Bass Fishing League is headed to the James River this Saturday for the fourth of five stops in the Shenandoah Division. As many as 400 boaters and co-anglers will be competing for top awards up to $9,500 and $3,000, respectively. “Shallow fishing is what the James River is all about,” said Duracell/Gillette pro Jacob
Powroznik of Prince George. “Target grass and wood with small crankbaits and small spinnerbaits. Really any soft plastic like a 4- to 6-inch worm will work." Takeoffs and weigh-ins will be at Osborne Landing located at 9680 Osborne Turnpike in Richmond. Takeoff is scheduled for 6 a.m. while weigh-in will begin at 2p.m.
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often think about that actually and just wish I could give innings, striking out seven. up one of my wins to gain But she was clearly affected by that one at the end,” Haller an hour-long rain delay, sur- said. “Of course we can't rendering a leadoff home run go back in time and change in the bottom of the sixth, anything.” followed by a single, sacrifice Added Townsend: “We bunt and another single as the were upset we lost, but it was Wildcats grabbed a 4-2 lead. definitely an experience I’ll Linfield tacked on two never forget.” more runs against Holte to Both Haller and claim a 6-2 victory and deny Townsend were named to CNU a storybook ending to the 2011 Virginia Sports the most successful season in Information Directors Colschool history. lege Division all-state second “I would trade anything in team. Both have two years of the world for that one win. I eligibility remaining, a major
WRESTLE from P6 Greco & Olympic-Freestyle events at 120 pounds. Both are state champions, in both wrestling styles, at their respective ages and weights.
DuPont also competed in the USA National Schoolboy Freestyle and Greco Duals tournament earlier this month in Indianapolis. Wrestling for Team Virginia, he went 8-0 in Freestyle and 7-1 in Greco
boost for a squad that will rely heavily on its pitching after losing all-American third baseman Jessie Atkinson to graduation. “I definitely believe that we can make it back and even win it all next year,” Haller said. “Our three seniors were huge contributors to our success, and obviously you can't replace Jessie Atkinson. Hopefully the returning starters and newcomers can all come together as a team like we did this year and bring us back to the College World Series.”
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– barely failing to make both all-tournament teams. Coburn is preparing to represent Virginia in the USA Cadet-Junior Freestyle/ Greco National tournament that will take place in mid-July.
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