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Local model train display delivers holiday spirit

BY KOREY HUGHES special correspondent

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isitors at the Village Marketplace Shopping Center at the corner of Old Buckingham Road and Midlothian Turnpike might find themselves sidetracked when they do their holiday shopping. That’s because the River City 3 Railers, a local group of model train enthusiasts, will start showing one of their displays in the shopping hub on Friday, Dec. 2.

The holiday-themed exhibition will be the first of its kind to exist in the space previously occupied by the Flooring America store.

Fortunately for model train fans, the project has received support from the location’s retailers and property managers alike. Ken Young, president of River City 3 Railers, is ecstatic that his group’s work has garnered enough interest for it to appear there throughout December.

“This was an idea that several of us had for years,” Young said. “And Adrian Cates, the owner of Chesterfield Hobbies, called Wilton Properties, the property manager...and they were very interested to have us set up there.”

Members of the model railroad enthusiast troupe hail from Chester, Hanover and Midlothian. The group gleaned its name from its favorite type of trains developed by famed model locomotive manufacturer Lionel.

“A conventional train layout has

Birding at Belmeade

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here’s a killdeer again,” Wendy Ealding says into her voice recorder.

A moment later: “There’s a cardinal calling.”

Years of going into the field with master naturalists and accomplished birders – and some at-home studying with tapes and CDs – have taught Ealding to identify scores of different bird calls. “A lot of birds I actually find by sound,” I think we have a wealth Ealding explains. of natural gifts It’s a warm-ish fall mornhere. And ing, and Ealding, an Englishbirds are a woman, retired materials scientist for VDOT, and (perpart of it. haps) the leading expert on the birds in the area, is survey- -Sister Jean Ryan ing the grounds of Belmead looking – and listening – for birds.

For the past two years Ealding has been making regular visits to the 1,200-acre historic property on the James in order to conduct a bird survey of the property.

Armed with the voice recorder, binoculars, and

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Chesterfield receives $85,000 of federal grant DMV’s Virginia Highway Safety Office recently awarded $18.9 million in grant funds to support traffic safety programs in Virginia. Chesterfield County received over $85,000 of the grant funds for enforcement.

The funds are allocated to Virginia from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and administered by DMV. Grant recipients are local, non-profit and state organizations that strive to reduce the number of traffic deaths and injuries on Virginia’s roadways.

Traffic safety programs receiving grant funds work toward: increasing safety belt and child safety seat usage; deterring impaired, aggressive and distracted driving; lowering motorcycle, bicycle and pedestrian injuries and fatalities; and promoting awareness of risks for teen and senior drivers.

The Virginia Board of Transportation Safety made recommendations regarding the grant awards, and the Highway Safety Office will work with the grant recipients to ensure progress toward the goals of the state’s safety grants program.

“We see evidence every day that grant-funded programs work toward preventing tragedies on our roadways,” said DMV Commissioner Richard D. Holcomb, the Governor's Highway Safety Representative. “Still, it’s every Virginian’s responsibility to buckle up, to pay attention and resist picking up our cell phones, to obey the speed limit and drive sober.”

Virginia Transportation Secretary Sean Connaughton added, "Since Virginia is investing nearly $4 billion in its transportation network, funding more than 900 projects during the next three years, motorists will see record numbers of road improvement projects under way. When you see road construction this winter and during the next few years, remember to slow down, drive alert and be patient. Virginia is doing its part for highway safety; please do yours."

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Program delivers to over 5,000 this holiday season King:It’s been around for 39 years. In 1972, Lucy Corr, who was the head of Social Services at that time, recommended that the function of caring for the needy at Christmas would best be performed by volunteers Q: What does the Chesterfield/ rather than the government or county agencies. So, that’s when Colonial Heights Christmas it was created. Lucy was the first Mother program do? Is it just Christmas Mother. We have a one time a year? liaison in the Department of Social Services. But we’re an allKing:I just gave a talk on this exact point yesterday. I thought volunteer group with connectivity back to the department they may think that this is just gearing up into Christmas. We and that structure has served us well now for 39 years. are all year round. The Christmas committee…is comprised Q: People who are not from of about 50 individuals, all the Richmond area are not volunteers. We’re working all year round to procure the toys, familiar with the Christmas Mother. How do you explain the clothes, and the non-perishable food that we ultimately the program to those who do not know? distribute in December. We’re also doing fundraising, which is King:My sister who came down integral to a non-profit. from Fredericksburg for the Q: How long has the program Midlothian Day Parade with her grandchildren asked me “Are been around in Chesterfield? people going to understand

Midlothian resident Linda King, 2011 Chesterfield County/Colonial Heights Christmas Mother, is busier than an elf in Santa’s workshop during this time of year. Midlothian Exchange editor Elizabeth Farina spoke with King about the upcoming season.

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2011 Chesterfield County/Colonial Heights Christmas Mother Linda King talks about the busy holiday season for the program.

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Answer questions first before buying the family pet

being good around children.

According to the Richmond SPCA, small dogs such as toy poodles or ho can resist the longing Chihuahuas may become injured when eyes, the pink wagging around rambunctious children. They tongues or the playful also tend to be more easily frightened by antics of a puppy or kita lot of activity and noise. Dogs that are ten? With all the apparent benefits, why afraid may snap or bite in order to pronot give a dog or a cat as a gift for the holidays or any time of the year? Before tect themselves. Larger dogs or sturdier small breeds, like pugs or beagles, may be heading to pick up the newest member better suited living with children. of the family, here is what you should Sporting breeds, the SPCA advises, know first. like the Golden Retriever or Labrador Choosing a pet that is not a good can make good pets for families with match for a family or individual can children.

Breeds that have been selected lead to abandoned pets. Experts say that for protective behavior such as Chow when choosing a pet one should answer Chows or Rottweiler, are not usually specific questions: Does the pet type recommended. It’s sometime difficult for matter? What breed is preferred? What this type of dog to tolerate the comings about the age of the pet to be given? and goings of children and their friends Where can you find a pet? who may be seen as territorial intruders.

Jerrie Powell, who is involved with Herding breeds such as border collies Mid-Atlantic Great Dane Rescue, owns and shepherds are inclined to “herd” several Great Danes, which all were children and may even chase them and rescues. She points out the breed isn’t for nip at their heels. everyone.

The SPCA advises considering a dog’s “Do the research and think about individual temperament. A dog’s personthe kind of dog (or any pet),” said ality is shaped by both past experiences Powell,”thus avoiding a bad situation.

Decide on a breed and spend some time and genetics.

Experts say if possible wait until after around it. Great Danes are a perfect fit the holidays to give a pet or give a gift for me, but may not be for someone certificate instead so the individual or else.” family can make their own selection.

Animal shelters are overflowing Holidays also pose many hazards for with dogs and cats and many are there because they are throw-a-ways, meaning pets such as holiday plants like holly, mistletoe and poinsettia are toxic to pets. not wanted.

Pets can be found at local animal Some breeds have a reputation for not

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watchers but to scientists and conservationists the a few field guides, Ealdworld over.” ing notes the variety and Sister Jean Ryan, one of quantity of the birds the nuns currently living she encounters. On this at the Belmead mansion, particular morning, in asked Ealding to underonly 93 minutes, Ealdtake the survey, because, ing manages to locate as she put it: “I think we (among others) 30 tree have a wealth of natural swallows, nine Canada geese, two turkey vultures, gifts here. And birds are a four mourning doves, 17 part of it.”

Ealding – who counts blue jays, eight chipping Australia as one of her sparrows, and one tufted favorite birding locations titmouse. and whose personalized After she collects the license plate reads “We day’s data she uploads Bird,”– can tell you about it onto a website called the problematic interaceBird, a database designed tions that can arise beand managed by Cornell tween humans and black University where both vultures at boat landing professional and recreational birdwatchers can in when people don’t properly clean up fishing. log their observations.

“They’ll rip off people’s “With thousands of windshield wipers,” Ealdbirdwatchers across the ing said. continent helping to She can tell you that construct [the database] there are now two types by contributing their of Canada geese – migrasightings,” the website’s tory and non-migratory, homepage explains, “eBird and says that the nonwill soon become a vast migratory ones are doing source of bird and envi“incredibly well” because ronmental information of man-made areas like useful not only to bird

golf courses, storm-water retention ponds and manicured lawns. “They love manicured lawns.”

She can tell you that starlings, a bird native to Europe, ended up in the U.S. because “somebody had the idea to bring over all the birds that Shakespeare wrote about.”

Ealding says that Powhatan, contrary to what some people might assume, has fewer species of birds than Chesterfield or Richmond because it is too far west for many coastal species such as gulls.

Still, Ealding says that Powhatan has around 160 species of birds at any given time, and that birding at Belmead sometimes brings surprises. “What’s good about this property is they’ve got a diversity of habitat,” Ealding said.

“One day to the next you never know what you’re going to find.”

Emily Darrell is a staff writer for Powhatan Today

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Frank Kiefer, a local volunteer at "Houlagans Rest" animal rescue gets a thank you kiss from Candy who was rescued at a shelter in Dry Fork,Va.

shelters. Many shelters and animal rescue organizations post photos and pet profiles of those up for adoption on Petfinder.com. Also, the Richmond Animal League (RAL) has many dogs and cats available for adoption and is located in

Midlothian.

To find a pet available for adoption or to learn more about holiday safety tips, visit http://www.ral.org/ (Richmond Animal League), or www.Petfinders. com, www.houlagansrest.com

CRIME REPORT All data are based on the publicly available Chesterfield County Police Department daily arrest and crime releases and are reported according to Federal Incident Based Reporting rules.

23112 Nov. 27

12600 block of Wilfong Drive Locks damaged on two trailers and trailers entered, with property taken. An attempt was made to enter a third trailer, but entry was not gained.

Nov. 26

6200 block of Willow Glen Road Property removed from two vehicles parked in the driveway.

Doors were found unlocked, although the victims stated the cars were locked. No signs of forced entry were found.

Nov. 25

12000 block of Deerhill Road Suspect(s) cut a hole in the fence surrounding the lot, then best the lock open on a trailer and stole the property stored inside.

Nov. 23

11200 block of Monday Way Victim stated known suspect removed the boards from victim’s rear door and gained entry to residence. Property was reported stolen.

Nov. 23

Nov. 20

1000 block of W. Harbour Drive Rear tag removed from camper trailer.

3800 block of Hendricks Road Property stolen from unlocked vehicle, left on lot for repairs.

4800 block of Wynn Lane Victims stated unknown suspect(s) gained entry to their apartment and stole the property. No signs of forced entry were noted.

11400 block of Sunfield Drive Victim stated the property was stolen from victim’s unlocked 2001 Honda.

23113 900 block of Walmart Way Victim advised when victim returned to the vehicle, the convertible top was slightly open and the latch pin was lying on the floor. No entry gained.

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8700 block of Quaker Lane Complainant entered through the front doors of the gym to see the described suspects behind the desk across from the main entrance. Upon being seen, the suspects ran out of the building and towards the woods. No signs of forced entry were noted.

3400 block of Wyntrebrooke Drive Victim unlocked vehicle was vandalized with property removed.

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6300 block of Woolridge Road Property removed from residence. Entry gained via an unlocked rear door.

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8200 block of Marwood Drive Suspect(s) kicked in the front door and gained entry to the residence. At this time, nothing has been reported stolen.

8200 block of S. Twilight Lane Suspect(s) gained entry to the victim’s residence through the front door and stole property.

No signs of forced entry were noted.

400 block of Rosegill Road Driver’s side rear window broken out of Nissan Quest van and property taken from within. Suspect(s) entered an unlocked Toyota Camry also parked in the driveway and stole items from that vehicle.

23832 Nov. 26

8100 block of Hampton Meadows Court Several vehicles in the subdivision were entered with property removed. The vehicles may have been left unlocked as no signs of forced entry were noted.

10300 block of Memory Lane Windows broken out of three vehicles parked at the businesses along Memory Lane.

Property removed from one of the vehicles.

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ertainly, scents are just as indicative of the winter holiday season as its sights and its sounds. And the smell of fresh pine is one of those unmistakable fragrances that immediately bring the aforementioned time to mind.

Unfortunately, the aroma of the artificial pine pieces found on retail holiday decorations can’t come close to the tang of natural pine needles. Thankfully, the Winter Wreath Making Workshop at Pocahontas State Park on Saturday, Dec. 3 will give amateur crafters the chance to create their own holiday-themed crafts using pungent materials found in nature.

Carmen Rabago is a nature interpreter at Pocahontas State Park who educates visitors about the facility’s wooded areas. Rabago started as an AmeriCorps volunteer last April before she became a full-fledged employee in October 2011.

Along with the host of Saturday’s event, lead nature interpreter Crystal Weatherford, Rabago will collect large quantities of the materials that will be used to make the wreaths from the park’s grounds. In addition to the aforementioned pine twigs, the wreaths will also include other colorful components such as boxwood and cedar stems, holly sprigs and berries.

“Of course, we’ll have store-bought bows and ribbons, but most of the natural elements we need for the wreath projects can be found inside the park,” Rabago said. “And the vines that form the basis of the wreaths will come from a local winery.”

And since youngsters will be able to assemble their

own crafts, Rabago said that parents are encouraged to bring their children to the event. While adults work on holiday wreaths in the Heritage Center, kids will construct pine cone bird feeders across the hall in the facility’s Nature Center.

“Since birds fly to the pine cone feeders, we’re going to use bird seed and other bird-friendly materials to make them,” Rabago said. “In other words, there won’t be anything on the feeders that the birds can’t eat.”

As a nature interpreter, one of Rabago’s chief duties is introducing visitors to the organic splendor of the outdoors. And in the case of Saturday’s event, she believes that putting the wreaths together will prove to participants that natural materials are always more artful than artificial components.

“Well, nature and beauty are all around us all the time,” Rabago said. “And not only is the park a property that people can enjoy coming to, but it’s also full of things that can be used to make something wonderful for the holidays.”

Admission for Saturday’s workshop is free, but there will be a $15 charge per wreath for the materials that participants will use during the event. And the kids’ pine cone bird feeders will cost $3 each.

Because seating is limited, advance registration is required. To reserve space at the workshop, call (804) 796-4255 by Friday, Dec. 2.

The Winter Wreath Making Workshop will happen at Pocahontas State Park on Saturday, Dec. 3 from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

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WORLD AIDS DAY

BY ELIZABETH FARINA editor@midlothianexchange.com

Although over a decade has passed since her death, I clearly remember her laugh. She made our circle of friends laugh out loud in high school. I remember being shocked when I heard she eloped with the “love of her life” she had met in Nashville. I remember finding out through our mutual friends that she was happy and ecstatic about becoming a mom of a healthy baby boy. I remember the sad news of her husband’s unexpected death. And I remember the day we all found out that she had the HIV infection that had progressed to AIDS. Ignorance about the disease was rampant in our hometown.

Insipid gossip focused on the how she became HIV positive. Many of us grew up knowing the story of Ryan White, who was the sickly teen who contracted HIV through a blood transfer. Some suggested that the same might have happened in her case. Some wondered out loud how a married heterosexual woman could contract what they considered a homosexual disease. They made unfounded remarks about her husband who had tragically died in a car accident.

The rumors continued to swirl in uneducated speculation.

She moved back in with her parents, who would be at her side the day she drew in her last breath. Her mom and dad provided the unconditional love for her and her son that was sorely lacking from those she had considered close friends. She experienced firsthand those close friends become complete strangers. She watched her healthy child become ostracized out of fear and the stigma of HIV/AIDS. In my home, I had the double-edge sword benefit of a mother who was a registered nurse that was in charge of infection control at a local hospital. She provided all the resources she could find for a small crew of us who wanted to remain a part of our friend’s life as well as understand Human Immunodeficiency Virus and the Acquired Immuno Deficiency Syndrome.

The matter-of-fact break down of information let us know the facts. We learned about how HIV is spread. We didn’t realize that if we had a cold or felt sick and visited her that it could be a deadly risk factor for our friend. We learned about how her health would be a roller coaster of illnesses before her body would not be able to recover. And with confidence, we knew we could give her a hug or hold her frail hand without risk and tell her in person how much her friendship meant to us.

Our visits mostly focused on the mundane routine of daily life.

We all watched the film “A Christmas Story” together and laughed at Ralphie’s antics in the comfort of the air-conditioned living room as a blazing Kentucky summer raged outdoors. We played Lego’s with her son while she napped and we would help her parents with a few errands if needed. We planned for our next visit and said our goodbyes. Before the leaves changed into the colorful glories of fall, she died.

Today marks World AIDS Day 2011. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, it has been 30 years since the first AIDS diagnosis. Although there have been advancements in medical treatment, “there is no vaccine to prevent HIV infection and no cure for AIDS.” Today an RVA REMEMBERS 2011 event will create a human memorial ribbon downtown using red umbrellas. It is a local reminder that HIV/AIDS continues to be prevalent in our community and we must be active in prevention as well as HIV/AIDS education. To learn more about the event and to find resources about HIV/AIDS, visit www.rvaremembers.com

Christmas at Magnolia Grange continues through the holidays The Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia will present “Christmas at Magnolia Grange,” a diverse program of holiday events to run from Thanksgiving through Christmas Eve. A “Christmas Open House” will take place on Saturday, Dec. 3, from 1 to 4 p.m. This event is free and the public is invited to enjoy refreshments as they revel in the holiday spirit of Magnolia Grange’s festive, traditional decorations as well as a visit from old-fashioned Santa Claus himself. In addition, the Society’s Museum Shop will offer unique Chesterfield items at special prices from now through Christmas. The gift shop is open Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

A “Christmas Tea” will be served on Wednesday, Dec. 7, at 1 p.m.

Author Connie Lapallo will be introducing her latest book, “When the Moon has no More Silver,” and talking about Christmas in the New World. Tickets are $25 per person and reservations are required. Please call (804)796-1479.

The Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia (CHSV) will also host a Spirited History Tour of historic Magnolia Grange Plantation on Saturday, Dec.. 10, 2011 from 8-10 p.m.

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Grange Plantation 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 experience at this historic site.

Tour participation is $20/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 them on Facebook at www. facebook.com/ChesterfieldHistory CHSV

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the items need to be to us by the first of December, but there are school groups, civic groups, church groups that call and say they would like to sponsor a family and we arrange that for them.

Q: Have you met with any of the families?

King:I’m involved with the application process that takes place in September and that is where, if you can leave there without tears in your eyes sometimes or what you feel in your heart, you know it’s all worthwhile. The economy now and just obviously larger percentage of people without work, there’s people of all sorts of situations who have been in accidents or other circumstances or tragedies, people are in situations that you cannot imagine and may not have ever felt that they would want to ask for help, but they’re in need this year, so I do get to see the faces to the names.

Q: How does the organization help maintain the dignity of those in need?

King:When I mentioned earlier in sponsoring a family, it’s all anonymous. You’re not going to know the name of that family. You’re only going to know get the first names of the children with their ages, sizes and gift wish; and the family does not know who’s their sponsor.

Everyone is treated equally.

Everyone who comes in feels appreciated and feels special.

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Q: Are there letters of appreciation that the group has received from a family that was sponsored that you would like to share?

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CHRISTMAS MOTHER from page 1 parade and they rode with who you are?” I explained that in Richmond, people will me in the Chesterfield Fair know the Christmas Mother. parade. I’m giving out candy canes and that’s pretty nifty There are Christmas Mothers for different jurisdictions too. They don’t understand the work that goes behind such as Henrico and others. this role, but they’re finding it pretty exciting.

Q: The liaison in Social Services helps the program Q: What brought you to the identify families? program?

King: Exactly. Social Services, King:That’s easy. I had retired they help give us the criteria to use as well as making refer- after 35 years with Verizon ences to us of families that are and my best friend from college, who was the Christin need. mas Mother that year, said to come over and volunteer. So, Q: When times are good, it’s sometimes a lot easier to I volunteered that year at the center. Then, she asked if I give. What message are you would sign on to the comtrying to get out? mittee and after that I got hooked. When you go to the King: Last year, we assisted center at the fairgrounds and greater than 5,100 individuals and we’ve completed our see the good that it’s doing – we’re serving over 5,000 application process for this people – you can’t help but year and we are surpassget connected to the mission. ing that. We are absolutely It’s a fairly easy way to volat capacity. We have to be inventive on our methods of unteer. My friend; isn’t that fundraising, if you will. We’re how you get involved in any using social media for the first volunteer activity? time and we have a web page Q: It’s not just appearances (www.Facebook.com/CCHChristmasMother). We did a and accolades? fundraising auction, our fifth year for that, and it was suc- King:My normal role, funccessful. But you have to keep tion on the committee is that I buy the clothes for the teen reinventing your methods boys. Each member of the because the committee tires out and people tire from the committee has a purpose, a role, and they’re so efficient same…somehow we scale at it. Everybody does what back a tiny bit for the child they’re asked to do, so it all to still serve as many people as we possibly can in the best comes together so efficiently.

My role is buying. I can way. actually outfit a teen boy for Q: Where is command cen- less than $20, which today is unheard of, and that’s tral for the program? because I’m out there shopping the sales after Christmas, King:The Chesterfield the back-to-school sales. We County Fairgrounds buildare watching and have been ing is off Iron Bridge Road, directly across from L.C. Bird doing this for so long that we have relationships with some High School. This year, the distribution is December 12th of the major retailers that call through the 14th. We would us and tell us they’re going to welcome, if the public has any be doing a clearance. Somedonations of new toys, clothes times we get a first selection. I feel I can say that we are able or non-perishable foods, we would be delighted to accept to double every dollar that is donated because we are so those at the fairgrounds December 12th through 14th. fiscally responsible with our money.

We can accept them at the center…or before then, they Q: Are donations what make need to call our Christmas the program work?

Committee office at (804) 748-1183 and we’ll make arrangements to either bring King:It does. We’re totally them to our Christmas Com- non-profit. Either monetary, mittee office or ultimately to being the most flexible for us to work with, or the donathe center [fairgrounds]. tions of the new toys, new Q: What did your grandchil- clothes or non-perishable dren think when they heard foods or gift cards. Some you were named Christmas groups choose another method and choose to sponMother? sor a family. Now it’s almost King:(laugh) Well, they were too close to the [sponsorship] timeline that it would excited to be in the parade be too difficult to do because with me in the Midlothian

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A few strategies to help keep your finances in order amid the Christmas chaos know when you’ve reached your limit. Be careful to put your money in a safe place to keep you or anyone else from dipping into it. Michele Singletary, the syndicated financial columnist of The Color of Money, said, “I’m amazed at how people are willing to put themselves into debt for fear they’ll be scorned for not spending enough….remember a gift is something voluntarily transferred by one person to another without compensation”( Spend Well, Live Rich pg. 61).

Prioritize your gift-giving by reviewing your gift giving list. Cut back on the amount you spend for each gift if money is tight. Be honest in assessing your financial situation and trim down your list if necessary.

The most important step you can take to minimize holiday debt is to make a budget or spending plan. This Remember it’s the thought that counts, not the size, or will help you plan, prioritize and manage your money. price, of the gift! Many people are spending less this year and they will understand if you are too. Family or A wise man once said, “Many people think a budget robs them of their freedom. On the contrary, successful friends who have your best interest in mind would not want you to go in debt shopping for them! people have learned that budget makes real economic freedom possible.” To begin your holiday budget, determine the total dollar amount you are able to spend this Shop smart Make a list of gift ideas before you shop to avoid year on gift giving and expenses. Begin your budget by reviewing last year’s spending and decide if and where impulse buying and list possible prices to avoid over you can cut back. Determine the amount of money you spending. Check sale adds, flyers, paper and online can spend this year and divide that amount into among coupons, when making your list. Stick to your list, your expense categories. Besides gifts, other budgeting unless you find a better item for less! Use the “Rule of Three”; check with three different store to compare and categories might include: new holiday clothes, family find the lowest price. If you have access to the internet pictures and cards, entertainment, decorating, food have one of the “Rule of Three” be an online shopping and travel. site. Shopping with a list and fixed prices will help alleviate financial stress this holiday season.

Set spending limits Set spending limits (specific dollar amounts you Plan Holiday meals plan to spend) in each category of your budget and Learning how to plan a menu may save more money stay within those limits. When buying gifts, only spend on your food budget than any other skill according the designated amount on each person; unless you find you have money left over from under spending on to Clemson Extension’s “Planning Meals for a Famsomeone else. One idea is to put money into envelopes ily” publication. Taking the 10-20 minutes a week to for each person with their name on it – this way you’ll plan your meals can save you hundreds of dollars at The best way to reduce Holiday debt is to cut back on Holiday spending. Financial experts advise spending no more than 1.5 percent of your annual income on holiday gift giving. If you’ve experienced a reduction or disruption in income it’s even more important to cut back this year. Spend the amount of money you feel comfortable spending, even if it’s less than the 1.5 percent. Don’t let the temptation to over spend drive you into or deeper in debt. Staying out of debt is one of the best gifts you can give to yourself and your family for the upcoming New Year.

CHRISTMAS MOTHER from page 4 and new clothes and that no King:I was asked to write a elderly resident is forgotten. letter that was sent to all of our supporters and I had to We support the elderly in the think about that. I said, I’m community who are in need, age 62 and older, and we 60 years old so I’m getting also have our third compoolder now and I don’t have nent is that ensure that no that many memories of my family goes without a meal childhood – a couple – but on Christmas Day. It is my I do remember Christmas mornings and my sister and wish that every child feel that excitement on Christmas I coming down the stairs looking over the banister to morning, and I know that see if Santa Claus had come. there would be children who I do remember that exhilara- would not experience that if it were not for our organization, that excitement when we would see that there were tion. gifts under the tree. And that is what I want for every For information about the Chesterfield County/Cochild to experience. Our mission with the Christmas lonial Heights Christmas Mother is to ensure that no Mother, contact (804) 748child wakes up on Christmas 1183. morning without new toys

the grocery store per year. Food is a flexible expense; the amount you spend on food can vary from week to week. Food expenses can be reduced if money is tight.

Plan meals around sale items your family likes. “Stack” coupons; store coupons or sales combined with manufacturers coupons ensure you’re buying your food at the lowest possible price. Check out Iowa State Extensions; “Spend Smart, Eat Smart” web site at http://www. extension.iastate.edu/foodsavings/ for menu planning and low cost meal ideas.

Cut back on restaurant meals It’s easy to get in debt spending extra money on food during the Holidays. You don’t have to eliminate eating out altogether, but if money is tight, eating out is one of biggest budget busters According to the National Restaurant Association the average American age 8 and above eats out four times a week, young adults under age 27 eat out even more; this includes drinks and snacks at fast food restaurants and gas stations. Eating out has become a lifestyle for many people. For every dollar spent on food in this country .50 cents is spent on food away from home.

Eliminating one sit-down meal per month will save the average family of four about $ 60, which adds up to $720 per year. You don’t have to be a scrooge; limit eating out, while increasing meals at home and packed lunches.

The money you save eating at home and brown bagging it will help you stay in the green this holiday season.

For more information on budgeting and improving your finances go Virginia Cooperative Extension’s website at http://ext.vt.edu/ , click on publications, then family financial management for free publications on money management.

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two rails, but Lionel developed a three-rail track system that delivers power through the center rail,” Young said. “So, the name is a carryover from way back when direct current wasn’t available, and people had to use alternating current with that center rail.”

The club formed in 2009 and showed its first train display at the Chesterfield County Fair later that year.

Most recently, the River City 3 Railers appeared at last weekend’s 34th annual Model Railroad Show at the Science Museum of Virginia from Friday, Nov. 25 to Sunday, Nov. 27. In fact, the display that will appear at Village Square Shopping Center made its debut at the aforementioned event.

Intricate model train displays require considerable prepara-

tion before they can be shown in public. According to Young, a modular train layout must be assembled before it can be enjoyed by the public.

“It takes us anywhere from two to three hours to put it up, but it’s built in sections,” Young said.

“You put the legs on it, clamp it together, put rail jumper pieces in and then add the other details like the buildings and trees.”

“We start small with the basics, and add on to it. And we all lay some of the track, so it’s definitely a collaborative effort.”

Anyway, since models trains are synonymous with the winter holidays, it’s the perfect time for anyone who has an interest in the pastime to enjoy the display.

“Obviously, Christmas time is when people are most excited

about model trains,” Young said.

“And there was a time when most toys for kids, including trains, were mainly sold around that time, so it became a Christmas tradition because of that.”

The River City 3 Railers’ model train exhibition will appear at the Village Square Shopping Center on Fridays from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sundays from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

On Saturday, Dec. 24, it will be shown from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The display will be closed on Christmas Day, Sunday, Dec. 25 and New Year’s Day, Sunday, Jan. 1. And in January, it will only appear on Saturdays and Sundays during the abovementioned hours.

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Manchester students to rock ‘Chicago’ Manchester High School’s Lancer Theatre Company will present “CHICAGO: A Musical Vaudeville” on December 1-3 at 7pm in the auditorium located at 12601 Bailey Bridge Road, Midlothian.

Manchester is not only home to the Mass Communications and Spanish Immersion Specialty Centers, but home to a nationally-ranked show choir program and power-house theatre program which brought a dynamic “HAIRSPRAY: THE MUSICAL” to the stage last season.

“CHICAGO,” based on the play “Chicago” by Maurine Dallas Watkins with book by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse, music by John Kander and lyrics by Fred Ebb is being presented through special arrangement with Samuel French. One of Broadway’s sexiest musicals, CHICAGO first premiered in New York in 1975 and was the hit of the 1997 season with its revival. CHICAGO won 6 Tony Awards including Best Revival and later the Academy Award as Best Picture of that same year. It is currently one of Broadway’s longest running shows!

Manchester’s CHICAGO promises to keep the pageantry of the film and the simplicity of the Broadway show thanks to the efforts of costumer Bev Hickman, who has put together over 140 costumes for this production. It boasts an amazing live student band lead by director Nancy Millhouse, dazzling choreography

by Laura Gorsuch, and vocal coaching and direction by Robyn Kim and Erica Mack. Jade Weaver and McKinley Hughes simply sizzle as the leading ladies Velma Kelly and Roxie Hart with wonderful feature performances by Katherine Al-Mateen (Matron Mama Morton) and Elton Bradley (Amos Hart). Bringing the show to its professional peak is the debonair David Ramirez with his silly and sly portrayal of Billy Flynn— eat your heart out Richard Gear!

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Jade Weaver, left, and McKinley Hughes rehearse some of the dance steps from 'Chicago'.

Cary Nothnagel has put together one of the most dynamic and talented casts ever in 13 seasons at Manchester. With a few surprise special effects, the hardest-working and most dedicated running crew yet, CHICAGO is the one you don’t want to miss. After an exhausting 3-month battle for the rights, this will be well worth it.

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The Lancer Theatre Company presents CHICAGO in the Manchester High School Auditorium, located at 12601 Bailey Bridge Road. Starring: McKinley Hughes as Roxie Hart, Jade Weaver as Velma Kelly, and David Ramirez as Billy Flynn! Tickets are $10 for general admission and $8 for students. Doors open at 7 p.m.

FRIDAY, DEC. 2 River City 3 Railers will be running O Gauge model trains during the holiday season beginning Dec. 2 at the corner adjacent to Chesterfield Hobbies at Village Marketplace Shopping Center in Midlothian (13150 Midlothian Turnpike). Village Marketplace is at the intersection of North Woolridge and Old Buckingham roads. The model train display will be open on Fridays from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m., Saturdays from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. (10 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Dec. 24) and on Sundays from 1 - 5 p.m. (closed Christmas Day and New Year's Day). For more information, contact us at rivercity3railers@yahoo.com or follow us on Facebook: River City 3 Railers. Admission is free to the public.

Swift Creek Academy of the Performing Arts will present the 17th Annual Holiday Happening at The Brandermill Church on Dec. 2, at 7 pm. The event is for the benefit of the Virginia Arts Partners scholarship fund, which benefits merit-based high school seniors and young students with financial need in studying in performing arts education. The evening will feature instrumental and vocal music, performances by Kinder Drama students, and dancing by Swift Creek Academy Performers and Celtic Reflection. The Holiday Happening continues in the tradition of fun family entertainment and door prizes to celebrate the season.

Tickets will go on sale at Swift Creek Academy, 2808 Fox Chase Lane, on Nov. 14. Adults, $10; children (3-11 years old), $5. Tickets will also be available at the door.

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Tickets for the production are available online through seatyourself.biz /manchesterhs and will be available at the door 40 minutes prior to curtain. Tickets for students are $8 and adults are $10 with county staff being free. “The name on everybody’s lips is going to be…” CHICAGO!

Breakfast with Santa is open to the public at the American Legion Post 186, located at 901 Otterdale Road (23113).

Starting at 9 a.m., the pancake breast supports the Toys for Tots program. Pancakes, sausage, juice, milk, coffee, and tea is provided at $5 per person. Bring the kids, grandkids or be a kid yourself. Pictures with Santa will be taken. RSVP's are requested, but not required. Call the post at (804) 794-9785.

Christmas Bazaar at Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, located at 2341 Winterfield Road (corner of Winterfield and Salisbury at the blinking light) from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. There will be over 50 vendors with just the perfect gift you’ll need to complete your christmas list. There will be a raffle every hour beginning at 10 a.m. and ending at 2 p.m. Purchase your raffle ticket at the door and browse for that perfect gift. Also, meet and greet Bill Haneke, a local author and war hero, at his booth to purchase his recently released memoir 'Trust Not' or have your purchased copy personally autographed. Bill, who lives in Chesterfield, has been awarded the Five-Star (out of Five) by ForeWord Clarion Review. This is the highest literary award an author can receive for their works. Advance book orders may be placed by calling (804)639-0290 prior to the event date.

Multi-Grammy winner and Richmond area native Jason Mraz will perform a benefit concert for SPARC, the School of the Performing Arts in the Richmond Community. The intimate acoustic concert will be held Monday night, Dec. 19, at 8 p.m. in the Carpenter Theatre at Richmond CenterStage.

The special performance will feature Mraz, a SPARC alumnus, with percussionist and longtime friend Noel “Toca” Rivera. Tickets are on sale now. Prices start at $35. All proceeds from the concert will benefit SPARC, a 501(c)(3) public charity celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2011. Visit www.sparconline.org or call 804353-3393.

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The seven members of the Chesterfield Cross Country Club, all of whom run for Midlothian High, will compete at Nike Cross Nationals in Portland, Ore.

Midlo girls are oregon-bound Third-place finish merits at-large berth to prestigious Nike meet

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fter spending most of the 2011 season running under a series of dark clouds, the sun seems to be shining on Midlothian’s girls cross country squad at just the right time.

Two weeks after they closed out the Virginia High School League campaign by winning their sixth Group AAA state team championship in the last seven years, the local girls put together an equally impressive performance at Saturday’s Nike Cross Southeast Regional meet in Cary, N.C. Running under the Chesterfield Cross Country Club banner, Stan Morgan’s squad was considered a long shot to claim one of the region's two automatic berths into this weekend’s Nike Cross Nationals in Portland, Ore. Of course, that’s how it goes when you com-

pete in the same region as the Wilmington (Del.) Track Club, whose girls run for the nation’s No. 2 girls program (Tatnall Prep) during the high school season.

“Basically, you figure you’re running for one spot,” Morgan said.

The Chesterfield girls didn’t claim that national berth, finishing three points behind Assumption from Louisville, Ky. But a strong effort, combined with the fact that Nike Cross officials expanded the available at-large bids from three to four this year, was enough to send the local squad to Portland for the first time since 2006.

“I was hoping we’d get strong consideration,” added Morgan, who found out Monday morning that his squad had been named one of the four at-large selections. “I did a lot of praying Saturday night.”

When Morgan’s prayers were answered, it was a rare bit of good news for a team that has

endured a trying fall season – on and off the race course.

First, senior Skylar Evans’ father passed away in September after a valiant multi-year battle with pancreatic cancer. Evans’ teammates left school early so they could be with her at the hospital on the day he died and at the family home that night.

“These girls are all very close and they’re there for each other,” Morgan said. “They embraced Skylar and wanted to help her any way they could.”

There was little any of her teammates could do to help junior Kara Dickerson when a stress fracture sidelined her for more than half of the high school cross country season.

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Strong effort sends Moye to San Diego

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egan Moye competed in the Foot Locker Cross Country Championships South Regional meet as a freshman and sophomore, and remembers being astounded by the runners who managed to earn one of 10 qualifying spots for the national meet in San Diego.

Now, just a couple years later, she is one of those runners.

Running unattached because the official Virginia High School League season ended with the state championships, the Cosby High senior summoned a tremendous performance Saturday in Charlotte and finished in fourth place, assuring herself a spot on the starting grid for the elite national meet Dec. 10.

“The Foot Locker race is always stacked. With so many great runners I didn’t really know what to think,” Moye acknowledged. “My goal was to get Top 10 and I told myself I wasn’t leaving without a

ticket to San Diego.”

Moye clocked in at 17:11 on the 5K course at McAlpine Greenway Park, a (relatively) flat and fast layout that she called her “favorite course of all time.”

She finished only nine seconds behind race winner Cali Roper of Texas and just five seconds off the pace of runner-up Sophie Chase, a good friend and the 2011 Group AAA state champion from Lake Braddock who bested her own personal record at the Foot Locker regional meet.

When last we saw Moye and Chase in the same race, they were near the finish area at the state meet. Moye had collapsed and blacked out immediately after crossing the finish line, and when she came to, Chase’s concerned face was one of the first she saw.

“I thought that was so sweet of her,” Moye recalled.

Moye’s other memories of her final state cross country meet are somewhat hazy – she doesn’t remember much at all about the

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Cosby senior Megan Moye placed fourth at the Foot locker Southeast Region meet and will compete Dec. 10 at nationals.

finish – and notably less enjoyable.

What she knows for certain is that with about 1,200 meters left, her body did something it had never done before during a competition: it simply shut down.

“No matter how hard I pumped

my arms, my legs just wouldn’t go. I had never experienced anything like that. I didn’t think I was going to be able to finish the race,” Moye said.

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GREENSBORO, N.C. – Virginia Tech’s Blake DeChristopher has been awarded the 2011 Jacobs Blocking Trophy, Atlantic Coast Conference Commissioner John Swofford announced Sunday.

The Jacobs Blocking Trophy has been awarded annually since 1953 to the player voted the most outstanding blocker in the ACC by a poll of the league’s head coaches and defensive coordinators. The trophy is given in memory of William P. Jacobs, who served as president of Presbyterian College from 1935 to 1945.

The trophy will be presented at the ACC’s Night of Legends event which will be held Friday (6 p.m.) at the Charlotte Convention Center as part of festivities held around the Dr Pepper ACC Football Championship Game.

DeChristopher, a 6-5, 312pound fifth-year senior from Clover Hill High, is the first Virginia Tech player to win the award. He was named on six of 12 ballots and totaled 10 points in one of the closest votes for the Jacobs Trophy. He outdistanced Florida State senior offensive tackle Zebrie Sanders (9 points) and North Carolina junior guard Jonathan Cooper (9) to capture the 58th ACC Jacobs Blocking Trophy.

A four-year starter for Virginia Tech at tackle, DeChristopher was chosen for the 2011 All-ACC first team after earning second-team honors in 2010. He was an Honorable Mention All-ACC pick as a sophomore.

“Blake DeChristopher is solid; he’s tough,” said Virginia Tech head coach Frank Beamer. “He’s a guy who understands the game. Blake has started 49 games for us, and that really helps along the offensive line. You always know what you are going to get from Blake - a good day’s work and all that he’s got.

“The Jacobs Blocking Trophy is a prestigious honor. When you consider all of the good linemen in this league—and you are considered the best—that is quite an honor.

The Midlothian native was named ACC Offensive Lineman of the Week twice during the 2011 season: first for his play on Oct. 8 against Miami, in the Hokies’ dramatic 38-35 win over the Hurricanes, and then for his play on Nov. 17 in Virginia Tech’s 24-21 win over North Carolina.

He has started 49 games in his career and will make his 50th career start in this week’s rematch with Clemson. Tech is 38-11 in games he has started.

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nthony Davis has helped fuel a dramatic rags-to-riches football story in suburban Baltimore.

The former Clover Hill High (Class of ’09) strongman has helped transform Towson University from worst to first in the Colonial Athletic Association.

“We shocked the whole nation,” said Davis, a 6-3, 300-pound sophomore offensive guard who has helped the Tigers to a 9-2 record and their first NCAA FCS playoff berth.

Towson plays host to Patriot League champion Lehigh Saturday at the Tigers’ Johnny Unitas Stadium.

“We look forward to keeping it going,” said Davis. “It’s humbling, but feels great.”

Talk about doormats … Towson was 1-10 in 2010 and had lost 26 of its last 28 CAA games entering this season.

In the previous four seasons (two under current head coach Rob Ambrose and two under his predecessor, Gordy Combs), the Tigers were an anemic 9-37.

Understandably, the Tigers were picked to finish 10th in the 11-team CAA this season.

“We came out with a chip on our shoulder,” Davis said of a 2011 breakout campaign under Ambrose, a former University of Connecticut assistant.

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Anthony Davis (70) has started five games this season for CAA champion Towson.

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field, finishing second in the Group AAA state indoor shot Madison. put as a senior with 52-7 toss.

Involved with much of Davis won the Central the heavy lifting, Davis has Region outdoor title later in started five games and been 2009 with a 52-11 heave. in on at least half the total He is a second-generation snaps, alternating between football player. His father, right and left guard.

Anthony Davis Sr., played His blocking helped the Ti- on Petersburg High’s 1979 gers produced 34.5 points per State championship squad game (second in CAA), 239.5 with future NFL player Ricky rushing yards (first), and Hunley.

439.4 total offense (second).

Davis was a bit of a late “Anthony is an incredibly bloomer at Clover Hill and intelligent young man with a credits O’Hare with securing very high ceiling for success,” him a Division I scholarship. said Ambrose. “He has but “I didn’t do that much scratched the surface of his regarding the camps and potential and we expect great exposure combines,” he said. things from him.”

“Towson found out about me Benefiting most from the from the tape Coach O’Hare blocking scheme has been sent out.” freshman tailback Terrance During his three seasons, West, with 1,242 yards and Davis (red-shirted as true 27 touchdowns. freshman) has seen the pro“We’re very explosive … gram go from frog to prince and the good thing,” said in arguably the nation’s Davis, “is that we’re all young toughest FCS conference. on the line … just one senior “It was good timing for (Henry Glackin).” me,” said the personable DaAt Clover Hill, Davis was vis of his arrival at Towson. first-team All-Dominion And for the Tigers, as well.

District and second-team For up and coming TowAll-Region under coach Sean son, Davis has been a buildO’Hare. ing block … a 300-pound He also sparkled in track cornerstone, you might say.

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Cosby High activities director Ted Salmon joined seniors Michael Carpenter (left) and Luke Lowery (right) last month as they signed national letters of intent to play baseball for VCU and East Carolina, respectively.

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Veteran Midlothian High cross country coach Stan Morgan (left) will accompany a girls team to the Nike Cross Nationals this weekend for the first time since 2006.

needed her.”

As usual, Midlothian’s Dickerson still managed to success at the regional meet maintain a remarkable level was a product of a balanced of cardiovascular endurteam effort. Dickerson, Evans ance. Despite having only (15th, 18:36) and Kari Johntwo days of training for the ston (19th, 18:34) all finished state meet, she placed sixth in among the top 20. Marie the individual standings and Johnston, who has been bathelped Midlothian claim the tling sinus problems recently, team title. placed 22nd in 18:37, while At Saturday’s Nike Meghan Mulroy’s time of regional meet, Dickerson 19:16 was just four seconds ran a personal-best 18:08 to off her PR and good enough secure a fifth-place finish and for 46th place. qualify as an individual for “From [runner] one Portland. through seven, every single “It was just incredible. As person did her part. They long as I’ve been coaching, stepped up and showed I’ve never seen a girl or a guy unbelievable toughness,” deal with an injury like that Morgan said. and still perform the way she Morgan and his runners did,” Morgan added. “There – Dickerson, Evans, the still has to be pain in there Johnston sisters, Mulroy, and the course wasn’t super- Taylor Sayegh and Katie easy … but we definitely Brendli – will take a Thurs-

walk,” Moye’s survival instincts kicked in and she managed to make it to the finish in third place. But the race took “a brutal toll” on her body and it wasn’t until four days later that she felt ready to resume her typically rigorous training schedule.

Still, Moye soon found herself looking forward to the Foot Locker regionals, where she had neither the pressure to represent her school nor the massive expectations that followed her every step during the high school season.

“Going against so many great runners, there’s no pressure. You can just go run your heart out and have fun,” Moye said.

That was certainly Moye’s approach in Charlotte. She gave it everything she had and this time her body cooperated, landing her a spot on the awards podium alongside the other nine top finishers from the Southeast Region.

“To actually experience that was awesome,” Moye said. “I’m still pretty shocked.” day morning flight from Richmond to Portland.

Nike Cross Nationals organizers have an array of events and festivities lined up for the athletes on Thursday and Friday, then they'll compete Saturday morning at 10:05 against 21 other elite club teams and 45 individual competitors.

Morgan acknowledged that first-time qualifying teams sometimes have difficulty focusing on the task at hand because of the all the pomp and circumstance surrounding the event, but he doesn’t expect that to be a problem for his squad.

“Knowing the girls, they don’t just want to go out there to have fun,” he said. “They want to show everyone that we are a good team.”

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James River's boys volleyball team shows off their newest piece of championship hardware after beating Frank Cox 3-0 to secure its second consecutive Group AAA state title.

Rapids repeat as state champions James River beats Frank Cox for second consecutive boys volleyball title

ABOVE: James River's Pete Sowers shows off his passing skills as the Rapids put together their best match of the season when it mattered most.

LEFT: Coach Terry Ford receives the championship trophy from James River principal Jeff Ellick and prepares to pass it to senior captain Eric Sullivan.

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Setter Mitchell Ford ran the Rapids' offense to perfection.

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