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Midlothian teen inducted to National Gallery for America’s Young Inventors Samantha Marquez, a sophomore at Maggie Walker from Chesterfield County, is the youngest inventor inducted into the National Gallery for America’s Young Inventors this year. She was selected for her invention of Celluidosomes(R), 3D organized cell structures that she designed and fabricated. Marquez, along with four other students from around the nation, was inducted into the gallery on Nov. 12, 2011 in Akron, Ohio. “Samantha is a great student and a great representative of the many talented students we have here at Maggie Walker,” said Mr. Jeremy Clark, a science teacher at Maggie Walker. Marquez was also the 2011 PreCollege Symposia Keynote Speaker at the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers’ (SHPE) National Conference in Anaheim, Calif. on Oct. 26-30. Marquez spoke to more than 5,000 participants from all over the United States. Serafin Fernandez, the National President for SHPE, said that Marquez was selected because she “is an exceptional role model” due to her “unique combination of academic excellence, leadership, achievements, and integrity.” For more information about the National Gallery for America’s Young Inventors, visit www.nmoe.org/gallery/ Also, Maggie Walker Governor’s School student Saumil Bandyopadhyay, a junior, won first place in the research competition at the International Space Olympics held in Korolev, Russia. His project, “Eye in Space: Dual Detection of Infrared and Ultraviolet Emissions with a Novel Nanowire Multispectral Photo-detector,” will be published in a science journal. During the 10-day competition, Bandyopadhyay and over 200 other MARQUEZ page 3
Local business launches Holiday Food Drive With the holiday season approaching, Southern States Cooperative is joining with local food banks to promote the first annual Southern States Holiday Food Drive. “Farmers in the United States lead the world in producing quality meats, grains, fruits and vegetables,” said Southern States President and CEO Tom Scribner. “Essentially, American farmers feed the world, so it’s just not right for families right here in the U.S. to go hungry, especially at this time of year.” Beginning Nov. 14 and continuing through Dec. 18, many Southern States locations such as Southern States Midlothian Service, located 1200 Alverser Dr. and Southern States Cooperative, Inc. - West Broad Street Service, located at 8718 West Broad St., will participate in the Southern States Holiday Food Drive. What they collect will be donated to the Central VA Food Bank. will be working with area food banks to help fill the shelves with food that will go to families in need during the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. These participating retail locations will serve as collection centers for customers who bring in canned goods and non-perishable items, and Southern States will make regular deliveries of the donated items to the food banks. According to Turner Gravitt, Southern States Director of Community Relations, the Holiday Food Drive is a natural extension of the company’s ongoing commitment to the communities they serve. “We live in these cities and towns,” he said. “We work here, our friends are here, so we as individuals – and as a company – have FOOD DRIVE page 4
Chesterfield-based EMS MedFlight I upgrades for service
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Virginia State Police EMS Med-Flight I, based at Chesterfield County Airport, gets a persistent workout during its mission for life-saving transport and police work.
OVERHEARD The MedFlight program is extremely rewarding. On nearly every call that we fly we are able to help someone in some way. - Sgt. Shawn Rivard, Pilot
its descent. The whir of the blades stirred a small dust wave as it landed softly and directly in the center of the landing zone. he car, a crumpled and The patient was loaded by medtwisted piece of metal, ics and in mere minutes Virginia State Police EMS Med-Flight I was askew and off the was serving its mission, swiftly road. Red and blue flashing lights sliced though the transporting the patient to a air as first responders, including chance at life. The crash scenario repeats for county police, surrounded the other victims on a regular basis crash scene. Every second was critical as a victim’s life hung in with various vehicles at different locations, so Med-Flight I gets the balance. a persistent workout, including Radios crackled as they announced the medical helicopter police work. Now the pilots and flight medwas inbound. Several fire engines ics have received a new helicopter had set up a perimeter to serve with advanced technology to as a landing zone. Out of the azure sky and puffy white clouds, provide even better service. The new aircraft is a Euro copa loud jet-type engine could be heard; soon the helicopter began ter EC-145, 2010 model, explains
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Sgt. Shawn Rivard of the Virginia State Police. Rivard, who has served as the base commander since 2007, is a pilot for the unit based at Chesterfield County Airport. The new EC-145’s are primarily medevac helicopters, but are also equipped with a hoist for rescue missions. They are completely Instrument Flight Rules capable, Rivard continued, meaning they can fly in the clouds. There is also a new twist with this unit; the new color scheme has the Virginia State Police blue and gray with the VSP patch, said Rivard. "Back in the 1970's we [VSP] had a Fairchild Hiller heMED FLIGHT page 3
Club plants bulbs for next growing season
On Nov. 8, members of the Salisbury Garden Club planted daffodil bulbs at Winterfield Road and Salisbury Drive "To annually enhance the beauty of our community by planting daffodil bulbs at a public location." Left to Right: Carol Mazur, Sandra Vossler, Candy Nasser, Sandy Fry, Donna Cottingham, Debbie Lilley, Meg Winn, Rebecca Conway, & Phyllis Miles. Photo by Doris Morris (President).
Cut Calories at Trim the Turkey 5K Run members and non-members.” The Kids 1-Mile Fun Run has been added to the festivities to ensure that youngsters will have a chance to be active while the adults ant to enjoy a filling Thanksgiving feast this year walk, jog and run. without worrying about your waistline? Then, “We always like to incorporate families in our wellness activities, you might make plans to participate in the Trim so we decided to do the Fun Run for kids too,” Hendrix said. “So, the Turkey 5K and Kids 1-Mile Fun Run on Satpeople can participate and bring their entire families along with urday, Nov. 26 at Midlothian Athletic Club to shave off some them.” of those extra calories. The 5K’s route will start in front of Midlothian Athletic Club and 2011 is the inaugural year for Trim the Turkey, but longtime Ches- follow a 3.1 mile stretch through Huguenot Park. The Kids 1-Mile terfield residents may remember the Turkey Trot wellness event that Fun Run will follow a similar but shorter course. Midlothian Athletic Club sponsored in previous years. “Our club backs up to Huguenot Park, so the Trim the Turkey 5K According to Julia Hendrix, co-general manager of Midlothian will take a route through the trails with a few loops and end at the Athletic Club and organizer of Trim the Turkey, the two happenfinish line outside the club,” Hendrix said. “And the Kids 1-Mile Fun ings are similar. The date change from Thursday to Saturday and a Run will happen on the same trails.” focus on family, however, are what make Trim the Turkey an all-new Participants can register in advance on Midlothian Athletic Club’s experience. website or in person on the day of the affair. Registration is $15, and “Well, this is the first year that we’re doing an event on the Saturthe fee gets participants a T-shirt and a race packet. day after Thanksgiving,” Hendrix said. “We used to do the Turkey At any rate, Hendrix hopes that people will take part for both their Trot on Thanksgiving Day, and then we took a year off, but we still wanted to bring an active event back to the community for both BY KOREY HUGHES Special Correspondent
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Coat collection at ballpark warming party on Saturday
The Richmond Flying Squirrels, Double-A Affiliate of the San Francisco Giants, will once again be partnering with Puritan Cleaners to aid the Coats for Kids coat drive with the 3rd Annual Ballpark Warming Party at The Diamond on Saturday, Nov. 19, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Fans will receive a raffle ticket for each coat donated at the event and will have an opportunity to win Flying Squirrels’ memorabilia and experiences. The first 50 fans to donate coats will receive two tickets to the Arena Racing USA event at the Richmond Coliseum that night. “The Ballpark Warming Party has been established as a Flying Squirrels’ tradition,” said Vice President and COO Todd “Parney” Parnell. “After becoming the Flying Squirrels, one of the first partnerships we formed was with Puritan Cleaners and their Coats for Kids drive. We’ve seen the event grow over the first two years and we’re really excited to see
the turnout this year.” Nearly 600 coats were collected for the Inaugural Ballpark Warming Party in 2009. Last year, over 1,000 coats were donated during the four-hour event. The first 50 fans will each win two tickets to the first of the 15-event Arena Racing USA season at the Richmond Coliseum. Up to 56 teams will race on a steel and aluminum track inside the Richmond Coliseum and are estimated to circle the track in eight seconds. Racing on Nov. 19 is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. All fans who receive one raffle ticket per coat donated will be able to enter to win memorabilia such as autograph baseballs featuring 2011 Flying Squirrels Ryan Verdugo, Daryl Maday, Johnny Monell, Skyler Stromsmoe and Dave Machemer as well as Flying Squirrels’ experiences such as a first pitch opportunity and honorary PA announcer for one half inning.
In addition to the coat drive, fans can go on the field and in the batting cages and receive instruction from members of the VCU baseball team. Inflatables and games will be available for kids as well as a “Turkey Handprint” craft station. Clowns from local VA Alley#3 will be on hand face painting and making balloon animals, and Flying Squirrels’ mascots Nutzy and Parker the Rally Pig will be available for photo opportunities. There will also be live music on the AAA Ultimate Fan Zone Main Stage. Puritan Cleaners has collected well over 300,000 coats since the Coats for Kids’ inception 24 years ago. For more information on how to help the Coats for Kids program, please visit Puritan Cleaners online at www.puritancleaners. com. For those unable to attend the Ballpark Warming Party, coats can be donated throughout the month of November at any Puritan Cleaners location.
Home delivery route managers are also collecting coats on their runs throughout the month. Puritan Cleaners has 13 locations throughout Greater Richmond and also has an extensive home delivery program. They offer dry cleaning, laundry and alterations, as well as other related services. They have been very active in the Richmond community, with outreach programs that include Coats for Kids, the 100,000 Meals for Kids Campaign, Thank You Patriot and Cinderella Dreams. For more information on Puritan Cleaners, visit PuritanCleaners.com. Season tickets for the 2012 season of Flying Squirrels are currently available. For more information or to purchase tickets, call the Flying Squirrels at (804) 359-FUNN (3866), log on to SquirrelsBaseball.com or visit the Flying Squirrels’ box office at The Diamond. Richmond Flying Squirrels
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AbilityOne fair brings Cooking for a Cure in the cold opportunities to DLA The cold winds of November 5 did not stop Scott Allen from Cooking for a Cure. He used rocks to weigh down papers and secure food container tops from the force of the wind. At Bon Air Shell, 8762 West Huguenot Road, Scott was cooking for Lee’s Scouts Team of the American Cancer Society. The team was named for Scott’s sister, Lee Allen Deane, a Boy Scout leader and veterinarian’s assistant who died of cancer in 2004. On hand to help were Chris Herrmann; Olaf Barth; Scott’s mother, Betsy Jane Allen; his brother, Todd Allen; and his nephews, Layton and Cory Deane. Barbecued chickens and racks of ribs as well as rib and chicken dinners with sides of macaroni and cheese, baked beans and rolls or corn muffins were sold to benefit the American Cancer Society. The cold weather forced a group of painters to eat in their van. Martinou Brownson said she wondered why police cars were parked nearby. It seemed the policemen also were eating in their vehicles. “We like Scott, but don’t tell him,” said Brownson, who purchased dinners for herself and her husband, Bud. Overhead, a Hawk and several vultures
Defense Logistics Agency Aviation hosted its fourth annual AbilityOne Fair at Defense Supply Center Richmond's Lotts Conference Center Nov. 3, giving all employees a chance to learn more about support the agency and warfighters receive from Americans with disabilities. The AbilityOne Program provides employment opportunities to more than 40,000 people. It is the largest single provider of jobs for people who are blind or have other significant disabilities in the United States. The AbilityOne Program uses the purchasing power of the federal government to buy products and services from participating, community-based nonprofit agencies nationwide dedicated to training and employing individuals with disabilities. “All anyone really wants is the chance to work in an environment that fosters opportunities that maximizes their wages and quality of life – and people with disabilities are no different,” said Air Force Col. Richard Nelson, director, DLA Aviation Supplier Operations Directorate. According to Nelson, individuals with disabilities say they want to be considered the same as other workers. They say they want to follow the same guidelines and regulations. “They tell us FAIR page 4
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circled, perhaps hoping for scraps of the food whose smell enticed them. By 2 p.m., all the food was sold. The last customer, Gary Rambler, went home empty-handed. He gave a donation. “I am a two-time survivor,” he said. Warmer weather next spring will find Scott cooking again. Don’t miss it.
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MLWGS sophomore Samantha Marquez and Congresswoman, Loretta Sanchez (D-CA) at the SHPE Conference Anaheim, CA Oct. 29, 2011.
MARQUEZ from page 1 competitors from eight different countries presented their projects in front of leading Russian scientists. Competitors also took physics, math, and writing tests, and Bandyopadhyay came in eighth place overall in the competition. “[It] was a great experience, and I was honored to have to opportunity to be in the competition,” said Bandyopadhav. Bandyopadhav was in Russia from Oct. 18 to Oct. 30. In
addition to the competition, he had the chance to meet Russian cosmonauts and space industry specialists, visit Mission Control Center and several space museums, and visit Korolev schools to meet local students and learn about their culture and lifestyle. For more information, see http://worldnetva.pwnet.org/russia2011/index.htm. MLWGS and journalism student Natalie Pita, Class of 2013
licopter that was blue-gray. Lieutenant Colonel Stockton was the driving force behind the new color scheme," he stated. The EC-145 has a fully articulating hoist, medevac interior, fully IFR state-of-the-art cockpit with all glass panels and more room in the interior. Two patients can be transported at the same time if needed. The EC-145 is fully night-vision goggles compatible, which its predecessor, the Bk-117, was not. The helicopter has a cruising airspeed of approximately 140 knots. Time to the scene varies with the winds, Rivard said. Lt. Greg Jones is the chief flight paramedic. Permanent flight paramedics are from Chesterfield Fire and EMS. Alternate medics are from Goochland, Henrico, and Colonial Heights. There are five pilots, Rivard explained. The pilots went to Grand Prairie, Texas for a two-week transition course on the new helicopter (EC-145) at the American Euro copter facility. The new unit has already made its mark. The EC-145 flew its first mission May 2011. Regarding the search for Robert Wood, Jr., a young autistic boy who was recently missing for six days before being found at a rock quarry, the police helicopter spent approximately 15 hours flight time searching for the missing boy, said the base commander. Searches are difficult in heavily wooded areas due to the leaves on the trees. “The fact that he [Robert] was alive and
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In search of role models BY ELIZABETH FARINA efarina@midlothianexchange.com
Two local high schools should be flooded with school pride this week as their teams brought home state championship trophies. It’s not an easy task to start out in the summer in any sport with the end goal being state title months later. Well-deserved congratulations to Midlothian High School Girls Cross Country team and to Cosby High School Cheerleaders for their achievements. And it’s not just sports that grabbed the spotlight this weekend. Midlothian teenager Samantha Marquez is an inspiration for students as the youngest inductee to a prestigious hall of fame for her achievement. Well done, indeed. For a mother of a little girl, it’s great to be able to direct my child’s attention to the successes of local role models who are focused on goals that are beyond being a rock star for a cable television show. And this past weekend I also had the opportunity to direct her attention to a young man’s good deed at a local restaurant. We were finishing our meal when we watched an older couple getting ready to pay for their check. They appeared flustered and started searching around the table for a lost item. You could feel the near-panic of the woman who loudly fussed at the older gentleman. And then a teenage boy walked up to their table and handed the couple a wallet that obviously held cash. He told the man that he had found a wallet on the floor while visiting the necessary room and believed it belonged to the man. They profusely thanked him for his honesty, paid their bill and left. We watched the teen return to his family’s table – a table of eight people of various ages – and he started to devour his meal. I asked my child what she thought about the teen returning the wallet. Of course, such a teachable moment is only rewarded with the perception of a child, she wondered if the boy had washed his hands after the trip to the bathroom. Midlothian Exchange will be arriving early next week on Wednesday, Nov. 23, the day before Thanksgiving. As you prepare your home for the arrival of turkeys and hams, as well as the feast’s fowl centerpiece, just remember that the day is set aside for thanks and giving.
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FAIR from page 3 they want to be treated fairly, with the same prospects for advancement and progression as anyone else,” Nelson added. Among the many vendors at the fair was Kathy Kelly, project manager with NISH, a national nonprofit agency whose mission is to create employment opportunities for people with significant disabilities by securing federal contracts through the AbilityOne Program for its network of community-based, nonprofit agencies. “We can provide the federal government a fair market price for some of the highest quality items we procure,” Kelly said. “By buying products from these agencies the federal government provides people with disabilities the opportunity
to find employment and lead more independent lives,” she said. Kelly said that some people, had they not gotten employment through AbilityOne, would be sitting at home completely dependent on federal and state support. “By hiring people with disabilities and by using government products made by the [AbilityOne] agencies, federal tax dollars that would otherwise go to support for them are being saved,” Kelly said. “We just want to make you aware of the AbilityOne programs and vast capabilities and capacities,” said William Allen NISH director of business development. “We got a lot of positive feedback by several of the nonprofit agencies,” said Jean Reese, DLA Aviation's AbilityOne program manager.
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“Everyone was pleased. We had many representatives from National Industries for the Blind and NISH and also the employees here on center. People got the opportunity to see what can be provided,” Reese said. “This was a good opportunity for the people here to see how they can make a positive impact on the people of NIB and NISH. Contract specialist and procurers were able to see scales of items that we actually need from the 22 nonprofit agencies that were represented.” AbilityOne is administered by an independent federal agency; the Committee for Purchase from People Who are Blind or Severely Disabled, in partnership with two national non-profit organizations NIB and NISH.
Two Fort Lee Soldiers who had volunteered to find a lost autistic boy in October instead found themselves as first-responders to another searcher in distress. Pfc. Nicholas Cabral and Spc. Christian Shodahl, both assigned to the 54th Quartermaster Company, 530th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 49th QM Group, joined a community effort in Hanover County’s North Anna Battlefield Park to locate 8-year-old Robert Wood Jr. Oct. 26. During the search on Oct. 27, they responded to calls for help in a parking lot and aided a man who collapsed from an undisclosed condition. “We both proceeded to run over there,” said the 20-year-old Cabral, “and when we got to the scene, he was laying face down in the gravel. We rolled him over, and I checked his pulse.” Cabral said the man, who seemed to be in his “late 50s,” was semi-conscious and had a weak pulse. He immediately began cardiopulmonary resuscitation as PHOTO BY T. ANTHONY BELL, FORT LEE PUBLIC AFFAIRS Shodahl assisted. Spc. Christian Shodahl and Pfc. Nicholas Cabral, mortuary affairs specialists with the 54th “I wanted to see if I could get his pulse Quartermaster Company at Fort Lee, Va., helped a fellow searcher when the man collapsed due to back up until the EMTs arrived,” said the an undisclosed condition Oct. 27, 2011, during the search for an 8-year-old autistic boy who had wandered away from his family Oct. 23 at Hanover County's North Anna Battlefield Park. Cassville, Mo. native. Cabral estimated that he performed CPR hiking with family members in the confines actions once on the scene were due to his for approximately five minutes before the of the park. He was found five days later training as a Soldier. EMTs arrived. The Soldiers continued to “In basic training, we learned combat life- about one mile from where he was last seen. help after the EMTs took over. “I’m actually really excited and ecstatic saving,” Cabral said, “and we continue that No official reports on the man’s condition about that,” said Cabral, a husband and throughout our careers. It’s a big help in were available, but Cabral said he later got father of two toddlers. learning the protocols of what to do.” word the man is on his way to recovery. Both Cabral and Shodahl are mortuary Cabral said he and Shodahl did what “He’s not out of the weather, but he was affairs specialists who recently returned many people would have done. doing better and up and breathing,” he said. from tours of duty in Afghanistan and “We did what I believe any other norLt. Col. Albert Tapp, the Soldiers’ battalmal person or Soldier would do for a fallen Kuwait. They both have handled remains of ion commander, said they should be comthe fallen and witnessed the impact the loss battle buddy or for any human being,” he mended for their actions. of life has on others. Shodahl said his job is said. “They went up there to help with a misan honorable one but he prefers celebrating Shodahl had similar sentiments. sion, and in the conduct of that mission, “It’s a really good feeling,” the 29-year-old life. this unfortunate incident occurred,” he said. “I’ve seen the fallen and the people that Kentuckian said, “to make a contribution, to “And because of their training, they were grieve over the fallen,” said Shodahl. “If I do your part to help.” able to react and respond. We’re very proud can help to prevent someone from grieving, That sense of humanity is what brought of them. They represented the 49th, Fort Lee Cabral, Shodahl and about 15 other Fort Lee even if it the littlest thing, I’m happy.” and the Army well.” Soldiers to the battlefield in the first place. In retrospect, Cabral said he only gave a T. Anthony Bell, Fort Lee Public Affairs They all volunteered their time to help few seconds thought during the call for help search for Wood, who got lost Oct. 23 while about how to aid the victim. His subsequent M
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’Tis the flu season The dreaded flu is on its way, but there are ways to protect yourself from getting sick
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he flu: Though it hasn’t yet made an appearance in region this season, officials say it’s on its way. According to Dr. Parham Jaberi, Health Director for Chesterfield, Powhatan, and Colonial Heights, “everyone over the age of 6 months” should get a flu shot. Until last year the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) stressed the importance of flu shots only for certain “high risk” groups, such as pregnant women and the elderly. “CDC said we needed to simplify the message,” Jaberi said, “because everyone can benefit from a flu shot.” Jaberi said that the idea that you can contract the flu from either the shot or the nasal mist is simply misinformation. Jaberi said that with the shot “you don’t actually inject the virus – you inject particles that imitate the virus.” “A small percentage of people may get symptoms that mimic the flu,” Jaberi said, “but those symptoms only last about a day. With the real flu you will be sick for 5-7 days.” With the mist, which is a live virus vaccine, Jaberi said there is “only a theoretical risk” of contracting the flu. Jaberi said he knows of no confirmed cases where a person has contracted flu from the nasal vaccine. According to the CDC
can begin early as October, most of About two weeks after vaccination, • Muscle or body aches the time seasonal flu activity peaks antibodies develop that protect • Headaches against influenza virus infecin January, February or later. • Fatigue (very tired) tion. Flu vaccines will not protect • Some people may have vomiting against flu-like illnesses caused by and diarrhea. Getting vaccinated The single best way to prevent the non-influenza viruses. flu is to get a flu vaccine each sea- The seasonal flu vaccine protects How does flu spread? against the three influenza viruses Most experts believe that flu son. The regular seasonal flu shot is “intramuscular” which means it that research suggests will be most viruses spread mainly by droplets is injected into muscle (usually in common. made when people with flu cough, the upper arm). It has been used When to get vaccinated against sneeze or talk. These droplets for decades and is approved for seasonal flu can land in the mouths or noses People who have the flu often feel some Yearly flu vaccination should begin use in people 6 months of age and or all of these signs and symptoms: of people who are nearby. Less older, including healthy people, in September, or as soon as vacoften, a person might also get flu • Fever* or feeling feverish/chills people with chronic medical cine is available, and continue *It’s important to note that not everyone with flu by touching a surface or object conditions and pregnant women. throughout the flu season which that has flu virus on it and then will have a fever. Regular flu shots make up the bulk • Cough can last as late as May. This is touching their own mouth, eyes or because the timing and duration of of the vaccine supply produced for • Sore throat possibly their nose. the United States. flu seasons vary. While flu season • Runny or stuffy nose Center for Disease Control and Prevention What is influenza (also called flu)? The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that infect the nose, throat, and lungs. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. The best way to prevent the flu is by getting a flu vaccine each year.
“Unlike the flu shot, the nasal spray flu vaccine does contain live viruses. However, the viruses are attenuated (weakened) and cannot cause flu illness.” Although the department doesn’t foresee
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WEDNESDAY, NOV. 16 The November meeting of the Chesterfield Women's League will be held on Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. - noon at The Villages of Charter Colony Clubhouse (1101 Charter Club Way Midlothian,23114) Refreshments will be served. Lilly Stratton will demonstrate how to make beautiful and festive table decorations from natural materials that are easy to find. Get inspired to start your holiday decorating using some of these great ideas. These would make great gifts as well.Regular monthly meetings are held the third Wednesday of the month (September through May). Meetings feature guest speakers or other special activities of interest to women. Whether you are new to the community or a long time resident, the League offers many opportunities to make new friends get involved in a host of interest groups and help your community through supporting local charities. During each month, interest groups offer activities like book discussions, crafting and Bunco groups, and excursions to movies, metro restaurants and day trips to exciting local spots.
NOV. 17-19 Midlothian High will present “Cyrano de Bergerac” at 7:30 p.m. Cyrano de Bergerac by Edmond Rostand Pulls at the kid in us who still longs for the rainy afternoon… when a sheet can be a cape, a stick…a sword, and love can be won with a true heart and just the right words. Swashbuckle with the theatre on Nov. 17, 18 and 19.Tickets will cost $5 on Nov. 17 and $10 on Nov. 18-19. For more information, visit www.midlotheatre.org
SATURDAY, NOV. 19 Clover Hill High School Choral Boosters Community Silent Auction at 5:30 p.m. at The NEW Clover Hill High School at 13301 Kelly Green Ln. in Midlothian. Bid on fantastic, soughtafter products, gift cards and services from 100s of local businesses. Come out for a family friendly evening and get incredible deals from the best Chesterfield businesses! There is no more exciting and easy way to shop for Christmas! Your bids will benefit the nationally awarded Clover Hill High School choral program including the top ten ranked show choirs and the #1 show band in the nation in 2011! Cash and personal checks with I.D. accepted.
Varina High School Class of '76 is having their 35th class reunion on Saturday, November 19th at the new Nelsen Conference Center, located next door to Nelsen Funeral Home at 4660 South Laburnum Avenue, across the street from White Oak Mall. A Catered event with cash bar, and DJ will be enjoyed by all. Please email: officenotes@yahoo.com or call 804.572.4827. You can also find us on Facebook at Varina High School Class of 1976. (vhsclassof1976@groups.facebook.com) Gates Holiday Bazaar will be held from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Gates Elementary in Chesterfield – 10001 Courthouse Rd., Richmond (23832) –huge craft & gift bazaar w/100 vendors, food, & silent auction. Vendors, reserve your space by Nov. 1, by sending an e-mail to Susan Short at susan0211@gmail.com. Questions? Contact Susan at 334-7621 or via e-mail. Holly Days Bazaar will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Powhatan Elementary School (Rt.13) Old Buckingham Rd., Powhatan, (23139). Sponsored by Midlothian & Powhatan Chapters, Order of the Eastern Star, non-profit organizations. Features all types of handmade crafts: Jewelry, candles, baked goods, clothes, wood crafts, paintings, bead work, flowers, etc. Free admission to public. If interested in participating, check out website; thecompletepicture.net for an application & click on Holly Days tab or call Dorothy Butler, (804)794-5846.
TUESDAY, NOV. 22 FACES Advocacy meeting will be held from 7 - 8:30 PM at the FACES Center, 11601 Lucks Lane, Midlothian, (23114) Join in for movie night. "What About Bob?" is a 1991 comedy film directed by Frank Oz, and starring Bill Murray and Richard Dreyfuss. Murray plays Bob Wiley, a multiphobic psychiatric patient who follows his successful and (beyond) egotistical psychiatrist Dr. Leo Marvin (played by Dreyfuss) on vacation. When the unstable Bob befriends the other members of Marvin's family, it pushes the doctor over the edge. This film is number 43 on Bravo's "100 Funniest Movies. For more information about FACES- Family Advocacy Creating Education and Services, contact (804) 378-0035 or www.FACESVA.org
Graduates Raymond Brooks, Trevor Caton, Samuel Thomas, Kelly Bailey, Chardanee Harris, Bianca Ellis, Shytearia Woodson
When Garth and Max Larcen opened the Positive Vibe training program back in 2005, even they couldn’t have foreseen how successful it would become. On Nov. 18 at 4 p.m., the Positive Vibe Foundation will honor its 500th graduate. All supporters and friends of the Foundation are invited to celebrate at Max’s Positive Vibe Café, 2825 Hathaway Road. (Just call (804) 560-9622
to let us know you’re coming.) Who, exactly, is our 500th grad? “This is a significant achievement for the Foundation,” said Garth Larcen, executive director of the Positive Vibe Foundation. “We couldn’t choose just one student to receive this honor. So we chose all of the students who will graduate on November 18th, and we’ll honor each and every one of them as our milestone graduate.”
A reception follows the graduation ceremony. At 7.30, the Janet Martin Band will play, and other musical guests are expected. Come join the celebration. It’s our way of saying “thank you” for helping 500 people receive the training that will help them find meaningful work in our community and self-confidence to enhance their lives.
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cosby defends state cheer title Titans edge Fairfax in final round By JIm mCConnEll jmcconnell@midlothianexchange.com
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he tears started flowing long before the judges had tallied their final scores. Defending champion Cosby completed its performance at Saturday’s Group AAA state cheerleading championships, then retired to a corner of VCU’s Verizon Wireless Arena and waited for the last finalist to take the floor. Herndon High from northern Virginia was a serious contender, having finished second to Cosby by just two points at the 2010 state competition. The Hornets’ squad featured five boys, whose upper-body strength made for sturdier bases and other maneuvers; the Titans have just one boy, the indispensible Timm Ridgway. The looks of concern on the Titans’ faces turned to frowns as they watched Herndon’s squad put on what looked to be a championshipworthy routine. “At states, it’s so close that you never know,”
Cosby co-captain Morgan Lawman said. Cosby senior Breanna Glass, who had been carried off the floor by two teammates after aggravating a case of tendinitis in her left ankle during the preliminary round, was sobbing because she thought she had cost her team a second consecutive state title. But after a tense few minutes while the judges tallied their final scores, the Titans found themselves crying for a much happier reason. Cosby made it back-to-back titles, finishing with 270 points to nip Fairfax by 2 ½ Saturday night. Herndon (266) was third, as the top three teams were separated by a mere four points. “Cheer is peculiar because you only get three minutes to show months’ worth of hard work,” Cosby coach Catharine Walters said. “I knew we were good enough to win, but the likelihood of beating this many good teams … every team in the finals deserved it. I’m just thrilled and so CHeer p10
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t’s that time of year again. Leaves have changed colors. Summer humidity has given way to chilly fall evenings. And after a good-but-notgreat regular season, James River’s boys volleyball team is playing its best in the most meaningful matches. The Rapids took a big step toward defending its 2010 Group AAA state championship Wednesday night, beating Hanover 3-1 in a Central Region semifinal at Cosby High. James River’s victory secured a berth in today’s state semifinals at VCU’s Siegel Center, where it will face First Colonial (Virginia Beach) at 3 p.m. That meant – regardless of the outcome of the regional final – the Rapids found themselves just two more wins away from a second consecutive state title. But James River went ahead and won its second consecutive regional title for good measure, defeat-
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James River's Josh Carrington slips the ball between Hanover's blockers during the Rapids' semifinal victory.
ing Douglas Freeman 3-1 behind 16 kills and five aces from regional player of the year Sam Albus. Junior setter Mitchell Ford acknowledged it was
quite a turnaround from just six days earlier, when James River fell to Cosby in a five-set thriller in the Dominion District tournament final.
It was Cosby’s third consecutive victory over James River this season. But the Titans lost to Freeman in Monday’s regional quarterfinals, and once
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James River's Carol Pyszkowski (8) pounds a kill over Hanover's Katie Wolfram.
vershadowed all season by a rival team in its own district, James River’s girls volleyball squad is hitting its stride at the right time. The Rapids, who played their best match of the season in a loss to Clover Hill at last week’s Dominion District tournament final, retained the momentum from that performance and stunned Colonial District champion Deep Run in a five-set thriller Monday’s Central Region quarterfinals. Needing one more win to secure a berth in the Group AAA state tournament, James River steamrolled Hanover in the first regional semifinal Tuesday at Cosby. James River (19-7) raced out to a quick 9-4 lead in
the opening set and never looked back, dominating at the net in a thorough 3-0 victory. “We’ve started believing in ourselves,” James River coach Whitney Curtis said. “We’ve had a lot of momentum over the past couple of weeks and it’s kind of carrying us through right now.” Curtis noted that when she and assistant coach Carol Hutchings looked at their team on the first day of tryouts, they saw enough talent on the floor to make a run at states this season. The Rapids were pushed into the background as Clover Hill swept unbeaten through the Dominion District, but that was all ancient history Tuesday night as they rolled into a regional final clash with powerhouse Atlee. “It was just a matter of GirLs p8
ack-to-back state champions. Title No. 6. Either way it’s said, the Mildothian girls cross country team won another VHSL Group AAA state championship Saturday. “Each championship is very special,” said Midlothian coach Stan Morgan. “There are so many teams just trying to get to state and to be able to perform the way we did with all of the girls stepping up today is unbelievable.” The Trojans scored 87 points, beating second-place Ocean Lakes by 13. West Potomac was third with 125. “I just feel gifted,” continued Morgan. “I love my girls. They work so hard, they’re all very special and today was a good one.” After spending five weeks in a boot due to two stress fractures in her left tibia, Kara Dickerson ran the 5K course at Great Meadows in 18 minutes and 32 seconds to finish sixth, keying Midlothian’s win. “It was hard,” Dickerson said about coming back from the injury. “I’ve been working hard in the pool and on the bike but I just knew that I had to go out there and run for my team and put everything on the line for them and it paid off.” troJAns p9
Robinson stars as lancers roll Sophomore David Robinson scored a career-high 13 points off the bench as the longwood university men's basketball beat Virginia Intermont College 91-73 on Sunday in Farmville. Robinson, who was an allregion performer at Cosby High before signing with Longwood, made the most of his 19 minutes on the court against the NAIA Cobras. He hit 4 of 7 field goal attempts, including 3 of 5 from 3-point range, and also made both of his free throws. Robinson is one of the top reserve guards for Longwood (1-1) and should crack the starting lineup by next season if not sooner.
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lead, then broke a 5-all deadlock with five consecutive points on Albus’ serve. Leading 11-6, the Rapids ripped off four points on Ford’s serve and never led by less than nine points the rest of the way. “Defensively we played
about as well as we can play,” James River coach Terry Ford said. “We’re going to try our utmost to keep the ball off the floor. That’s what we focus on every day in practice. We call that James River volleyball.”
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around, we just get that feeling,” Ford said. “Everyone is so hyped, you go to school and everyone is asking, ‘When is the next match?’ “We have so much pride and we have a lot of guys who are very competitive. We love being in those pressure situations because that’s when it means the most.” Albus had a big game for James River (21-3) with 13 kills, 11 digs, four blocks and four aces. An Albus kill gave the Rapids a 25-17 victory in the first set. Hanover hurt itself by missing five serves in the second set, the last of which gave James River its final point in a 25-20 win. Trailing two sets to none and 21-19 in the third set after a kill by James River’s Pete Sowers, Hanover rallied and took the set 25-23 on back-to-back kills by Drew Hazelgrove. “I told them, ‘We’re seven points away from our season ending. Do we want to go out fighting or do we want to lay down?’” Hanover coach Mike Rohr said. “We came out and fought.” The Hawks’ momentum didn’t last. James River jumped out to a quick 4-1
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Cosby's Hunter Carraway (white) forces Mac Caples of James River out of bounds short of a first down.
James River's Erin Reick (23) and Erin Carmody (18) congratulate teammate Kari Heavenrich after she smacked an ace during the Rapids' victory over Hanover.
GirLs from p7 everybody buying in and peaking at the right time,” Curtis said. “Right now we’re the underdog and we’re loving it.” Carol Pyszkowski led James River with 16 kills, three blocks and two aces. Erin Carmody added five kills and three blocks, while Erin Reick had 16 digs and two aces. Setter Kari Heaven-
rich finished with 34 assists and 10 digs. The Rapids’ size and power at the net was too much for Hanover (15-11), which beat Colonial Heights in five sets on Monday but never led in Tuesday’s match. “James River came out on fire, with a lot of confidence, and put a lot of pressure on us,” Hanover coach Karl Lippa said. “I could see a drive in them from start to
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ran 20:00 to finish 37th. Defending state champion Skylar Evans finished 14th Midlothian finished 10th in in 18:49 and Kari Johnston the boys team standings with was 20th in 18:59 for the 217 points. Trojans. Central Region individual Maggie Walker Governor’s champion Atlee’s Nathaniel School finished fifth with Hall was the highest finisher 181 points. Cosby was eighth from the region, crossing the with 215 and Mills Godwin finish in 16:02 to earn the ninth with 223. final All-State spot at 15th. Cosby’s Megan Moye was Douglas Freeman’s Ronpassed for second place by nie Calkins finished 17th in Ocean Lakes Nicole Park 16:06 and Calkins’ teammate with three meters left. Park Ian McDonald was 27th finished in 18:20. Moye was (16:26). third in 18:21. Midlothian’s Sean Willard “I felt pretty good coming was 32nd (16:32) and Deep into the race,” Moye said. Run’s Alan Weaver was 33rd “This being my last year, I (16:33). wanted to leave it all on the course.” Lake Braddock’s Sophie Chase won the individual title in 17:33. Maggie Walker’s Rachel Galton was fourth in 18:21. Galton’s teammate Daisy Banta was 16th (18:52), Hanover’s Molly Breidenbaugh was 26th Call Stephanie (19:08) and Monacan’s Kaila Blackburn was 39th (19:29). Childrey at Becca Eudailey of New (804) 814-7780 Kent ran 19:11 to finish ninth overall in the Group AA race for details. and Powhatan’s Rachel Byrd
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The Titans put on a high-energy performance in the finals Saturday at the Siegel Center.
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James River's cheerleaders perform in the preliminaries.
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