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County’s economic climate bright County administrator acknowledges solid business partnership as key to recovery

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hesterfield County is on track for a good economic future for the upcoming year. That was the message delivered last week by the county administrator.

Jay Stegmaier told the Richmond Area Chamber Chesterfield Business Council that the forecast was not as opStegmaier timistic when he was hired by the Board of Supervisors four and a half years ago.

In his address to the monthly breakfast at Chippenham Hospital,

Stegmaier said that three months in to the new job, he didn’t exactly receive a mandate when four of the five supervisors who hired him were voted out of office.

“It puts you in kind of an awkward position. It’s a strange position to be in when the people who hired you are gone,” he joked.

Even in that challenging environment, Stegmaier met with the Business Council to assess a troubling economic horizon, both nationally and on a local level.

Chesterfield plotted a course that

took a proactive approach to economic development and employed a forward thinking philosophy on recovery.

“We sat down with you and your representatives and we said this is not going to be business as usual,” Stegmaier said. “It wasn’t business as usual for our nation, it wasn’t business as usual for our Commonwealth, and it certainly wasn’t business as usual for local governments.”

Stegmaier said the county decided, “We’re going to do something

Joyful noise Multi-state show choir competition comes to Clover Hill High

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Benefit exhibits fashions for charity Event to raise money for Richmond recipient of double hand transplant

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how choirs from Virginia, West Virginia and Ohio will come together on Friday and Saturday, March 9-10, at Clover Hill High School to perform and compete in the school’s third annual event.

New Dimensions, the school’s unisex show choir has a head start on performing experience. The choir recently captured second runner-up in a competition in Indianapolis, Ind. “They were the first Virginia choir to place in any Indianapolis competition,” choral director Sandi Thomas said.

The school’s all-ladies choir “Iridescence” didn’t take part in the Indianapolis event.

Thomas said the choir’s trip to the out of state competition had a strong support system.

‘The choir rode on chartered buses and several cars packed with parents and supporters drove up to the competition,” Thomas said.

“We didn’t have any trouble going and left home on a Friday. We came home on Sunday and had to deal with the weather [Feb. 19 snowstorm],” she added.

Throughout the year, Thomas said students earned the money to finance their travel expenses to competitions. Preparing for the event takes about a year.

The students have a wealth of experience in their choir leaders. Thomas has been teaching 30 years. Her career began in Miami and she came to Chesterfield County in 1995 after accepting a position at Thomas Dale High School. She is in her seventh year at Clover Hill High School.

Behind the scenes, Lynda Chapman brings six years of experience as the choir’s costume genius.

“It’s a huge job to handle the costumes,” Thomas said. “Lynda fixes anything that breaks, does all the measuring and sizing for the outfits, and gets the orders together.”

There are 200 students in the school choir and 97 in the show choir.

A 20-piece band known as “Big Cheeks” travels with the show choir.

The crowning event in the competitions will be the March 9 and 10 events.

In addition to the out-of-state show choirs, Kat Simmons from Lite 98 and the group Juxtaposition will be part of the show.

Thomas said there are many benefits for the students with the choir, including teaching them self-discipline, learning time management and improving their skills.

different.” That solution included fiscal restraint and a tight budget.

“We decided we weren’t going to burn through our reserves. We weren’t going to continue as usual that – somehow miraculously – revenues are going to all come back to us,” Stegmaier said.

Another key element of that recovery plan included a close relationship with the local business community and a commitment to seek solutions when other communities were in a

BY KOREY HUGHES Special Correspondent

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Clover Hill High School Unisex Choir, New Dimensions rehearse in the school auditorium. The choir recently was named second runner-up in a competition in Indianapolis, Ind.

Choral students compete at 2012 Central Va. Show Choir Invitational

BY KOREY HUGHES Special Correspondent

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ecently, hit television series such as Fox’s “Glee” and NBC’s “The SingOff ” helped to bring the efforts of show choirs into the spotlight. But the best and brightest of local high school performance troupes will battle it out at the 2012 Central Virginia Show Choir Invitational on Friday and Saturday, March 2-3 at Manchester High School in Midlothian.

With the help of the Manchester Choral Boosters parents’ organization, Robyn Kim, choral director at Manchester High, put together the event that will highlight the talents of 27 high school show choirs.

The invitation isn’t the culmination of a year’s efforts, but an opportunity for the choral groups to show off their talents.

“On ‘Glee,’ they work on one competition all year long, but, in our world, locally, we compete on the same circuit three or four times,” Kim said. “And we are one of the host schools whose festival other schools attend.”

On Friday, 12 groups will compete in the women’s division. And on Saturday, 15 groups will compete in the mixed men’s and women’s division.

Each show choir will have 30 minutes to perform its chosen set list. “That includes a set up, a performance and tear-down,” Kim said.

“Some of these schools have a full band, sets, props and costumes,” Kim added. “Those 30 minutes give them the chance to perform and get off the stage in that amount of time.”

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n Sunday, March 4, the New Beginnings: A Benefit for Lindsay Ess event will be presented at the Holiday Inn Koger Conference Center in Chesterfield.

Proceeds from the charity fashion show will help Ess, a Richmond resident who underwent a double hand transplant in September 2011, with her mounting medical expenses.

Brittanye Halliwell and Vance Edmonds are Ess’ friends and co-organizers of the New Beginnings event. Along with another of Ess’ companions, Ashton Overby, they have planned the occasion that will bring splendor and style.

Edmonds, Halliwell and Overby got to know Ess when they worked together during past RVA Fashion Week events. “She’s been a mentor to all three of us, and the mentorship has blossomed into a good friendship,” Edmonds said.

In fact, Ess planned 2011’s RVA Fashion Week runway show, but Sunday’s exhibition will be the first time that Edmonds, Halliwell and Overby will be in charge of this type of undertaking.

The trio, however, is inspired by Ess’ example, and Halliwell and Edmonds said they hope that Ess will be pleased with the proceedings.

“It’s very stressful, but we have our minds set on making Lindsay proud,” Halliwell said. “So, we think about what she would do in this situation.”

“And we’re coming from the modeling aspect, so it’s totally different for us to be in charge of everything,” Edmonds said. “The learning process is a lot more work than what we initially thought it would be, but it’s completely worth it.”

According to Edmonds, a majority of the attire that will appear on the runway that night will come from local designers that Ess has influenced.

Colonial Heights-based clothiers Adolph Menswear and Ellis Bridal and Formal Wear also will exhibit their garments during the show.

Musical performances by regional acts Ameera Lawana and Susan Greenbaum will round out the show.

In order to ensure that fashion is the

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Midlothian indoor farmer’s market makes history farmer’s market in the parking lot of Chesterfield Towne Center for about a year. We have farmer’s market has opened in now opened the indoor market and that has Midlothian inside Chesterfield Towne opened doors for us to advance what we do.”

Center and it’s placed Chesterfield She said the advantages of the indoor market in the history books. Chesterfield are many. For example, outside weather chalFarmer’s Market officially started operating on lenges such as too cold or hot, too windy or Dec. 1. maybe raining existed. Inside that is not an “It’s the first farmer’s market inside a mall in issue. Inside they have refrigeration. With air the United States,” said Judi Williams, the store conditioning, the chocolate maker doesn’t have owner. to worry about his creations melting in the sun.

Running a farmer’s market is not a new Williams also said another plus is the ability concept to her. “I’ve been a vendor since 2004 to be a farmer’s market year-round, not just in and so I am bringing sales experience to this project,” Williams said. “I also had an outdoor MARKET page 2

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Irish dances at the Jig by the James Open Feis

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f you want to witness Irish dances first-hand, you won’t have to purchase a plane ticket. That’s because mirthful movements inspired by the Emerald Isle’s culture will on display on Saturday, March 3, during the Jig by the James Open Feis at Midlothian Middle School.

Hosted by the Swift Creek Academy of the Performing Arts, the North American Irish Dance Federation-sanctioned exhibition will attract dancers from all over the mid-Atlantic region. Event coordinator Aleise Matheson also is the public relations associate for Swift Creek Academy of the Performing Arts, and she has taken Irish dance classes for seven years.

“Irish dance is incredibly cardiovascular, and it’s great to keep your heart healthy.” Matheson said. “The steps are intricate because you’re not using your arms, and, because the movement is concentrated in the feet, it allows your brain to process more intricate steps.”

For those who may not be familiar with the term feis, Matheson said it is a Gaelic word that means competition or festival.

And, for the record, the term is

types of competitions in the past, this is the first time that the dance school will host one.

Because it is an open-platform feis, any dancer can compete in the proceedings, whether or not he or she is personally affiliated with a dance school. Although some selftaught and unaffiliated dancers will compete on Saturday, Matheson said a majority of the participants attend NAIDF-affiliated institutions.

“Well, our Irish dance program had been looking for a venue in which to compete,” Matheson said.

“Most of them are closed platform and only open to dancers within that federation, but NAIDF is unique in that respect.”

Saturday’s competition will be evaluated by NAIDF judges.

PHOTOS SUBMITTED BY ALEISE MATHESON Because performers are segmented Irish dancers sport their elegant solo dresses at a feis. into classes based on their age pronounced “fesh.” have group competitions with mul- groups, there won’t be an overall “How they run is that the danc- tiple dancers dancing at the same winner, but individuals and groups ers compete in solo steps based on time and doing steps that highlight who participate will place within their level of experience and their their individual strengths.” those divisions. age, starting with the youngest and Swift Creek Academy of the “NAIDF judges come to each least experienced to the oldest and Performing Arts participated in school’s feis and judge performost experienced dancer,” Mathethe NAIDF’s national competition mances based on criteria such son said. “They compete in soft in Valley Forge, Pa., in July 2011, as execution, presentation and shoe and hard shoe dances.” and it became a member school in timing,” Matheson said. “And there “Of course, the steps get increas- December 2011. So, although the are three different types of soft ingly more difficult. Then, you also academy has participated in similar shoe dances, and they award first,

Program to help undernourished children CONTRIBUTED REPORT

The New Venture Christian Church is sponsoring a Feed the Kids program to help undernourished and underresourced children in Chesterfield County.

According to organizer Steve Thornton, one out of five kids in America is living below the poverty line. The number of Chesterfield County children living below the poverty level has increased the last five years.

Feed the Kids feeds students in South Side Richmond elementary schools.

Between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 3, and March 10, representatives of the New Venture

Christian Church will pick up paper sacks that were distributed throughout neighborhoods.

Item needed are: Easy Mac, Chef Boyardee, peanut butter, jelly, granola bars, oatmeal, cereal boxes, canned fruit, fruit gummies, crackers, soup, breakfast bars, popcorn, cookies, cheese or peanut butter crackers, hot chocolate packets, apple sauce, pudding cups and raisins.

Thornton said all food items in cans should be the flip-top kind. He also said that food should be up-todate.

In addition to distributing the paper sacks and lists of items needed, the church is setting up collection tables

opportunity came to her.

“I was approached by certain seasons. someone in the mall who Another boon to being told me about a space inside a store is farmers, [store] that was open and crafters, painters, etc., can how would I like to use it,” leave their displays up and she said. “It just came right not have to haul their items to me and I was excited at to a location, set up, spend the opportunity.” the day selling, break down Products such as fresh the display, haul it home eggs, breads, baked goods, only to do it all again the jams and jellies are availnext time they will be selling. able. But that is a just a It increases their chances for sample. A local farmer who sales because their wares will raises grass-fed beef also be seen more. sells at the market and the Williams said she had opportunity to purchase been thinking about such large or small quantities of a market but placed the fresh, locally raised beef is idea “on a back burner” for available. awhile. Then one day the Goat’s milk soap,

on March 17 and 24 at participating grocery stores and asking people to purchase items from a provided list and drop them by the table when leaving the store.

The church also asks that people hang posters in their places of business with collection bags for people to drop in donated items.

High school clubs have been asked to support Feed the Kids as a club project with a food collection drive.

“We are currently providing food for about 55 kids in two elementary schools and are hoping to quadruple that number ASAP,” Thornton added.

For more information, he can be reached at 874-3269.

fresh-cut flowers, baskets, ceramics, jewelry, painted crafts such as feathers with paintings and paintings suitable for hanging also are available.

The market also offers wine tastings and has a coffee and tea section.

Williams said she is looking for local crafters, bakers, artists, farmers, etc., to sell in the store.

Classes such as basketweaving and many other subjects will be offered as they become available.

Williams is looking for workshop teachers for the classroom area in the store.

The store is located

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inside Chesterfield Towne Center across from Coldwater Creek Store. To get to the store from the outside mall entrance, the market door entrance is located to the right of the flagpoles on the side of the mall facing Huguenot Road [the mall food court entrance side].

The market is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.

For more information on items available for sale, upcoming events or for information on becoming a vendor, contact Judi Williams at 502-4767 or go to chesterfieldfarmersmarket. blogspot.com.

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Proceeds from the event will benefit the Virginia Arts Partners Scholarship Fund. The Midlothianbased entity provides college scholarships to local high school seniors who want to pursue performing arts majors.

In any case, for competitors, a feis can be a mentally and physically taxing experience. And to uninitiated spectators, an Irish dance might just look like a lot of timed steps and leaps, but Matheson said she wants viewers to understand what makes up a proficient performance.

“You’re looking for dancers who keep their legs straight and their feet pointed, and their jumps have to be skillfully executed,” Matheson said. “You’re also looking for dancers who (are) confident in themselves as they’re using the stage and enjoying themselves, and those are truly amazing to watch.”

The Jig by the James Open Feis will get underway at 9 a.m. on Saturday, March 3, at Midlothian Middle School at 13501 Midlothian Turnpike in Midlothian. Admission is $5 for ages 3 and up.

For more information, call 7441849 or visit www.jigbythejames. net.

Area residents invited to influence future exhibits and programs CONTRIBUTED REPORT

The Valentine Richmond History Center announces the next discussion in a series of monthly public meetings as part of the Future of Richmond’s Past initiative, a local effort to engage audiences in a dialogue about the region’s past and how that past can positively shape our future.

This year boasts a broad range of topics ranging from the Civil War to civil rights.

The next event will be hosted by the Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, March 1, at Magnolia Grange.

Magnolia Grange, a house museum that interprets life at a 19th century country plantation, is located at 10020 Iron Bridge Road in Chesterfield.

George Fickett, who a geographic information specialist for Chesterfield County, will be the featured speaker.

He is described as one of the area’s foremost experts on the Bermuda Hundred Campaign, which was a series of battles fought during May 1864 in the American Civil War. Fickett’s preservation efforts have led to the establishment of seven Civil War parks. He was a contributor to the 58-page book “Bermuda Hundred Campaign: A Tour Guide” that was published in 2009.

The presentation will consist of the historical details around the series of battles and the audience will incorporate the information into their break-out discussions.

The event is open to the public and will be facilitated

by Matthew Freeman of TMI Consulting, who will use technology to gather anonymous data from the audience in real time.

The agenda includes a review of the survey results, the speaker presentation and a facilitated group conversation.

“The more people that join in the conversation, the more productive our efforts become, and the easier it

will be for people to see themselves in the history of the region,” said Bill Martin, executive director at the Valentine Richmond History Center.

The event is sponsored by the Valentine Richmond History Center, Future of Richmond’s Past, Leadership Metro Richmond and the Chesterfield Historical Society.

Upcoming Community Conversations are as follows: 1960 Annexation of Voters with Dr. Nelson Wikstrom, VCU – 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, April 5, at the Eastern Henrico Recreation Center at 1440 N. Laburnum Ave. Notes from a Native Daughter with Dr. Carmen Foster – 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, May 3, at the Valentine Richmond History Center at 1015 E. Clay St. in Richmond.

The Valentine Richmond History Center has been collecting, preserving and interpreting the history of Richmond, Va., since 1894 and maintains the largest and finest collection of objects, papers and textiles available for research and interpretation of Richmond’s rich history.

Located in the heart of historic downtown, the History Center is creating a lively and compelling center for residents and tourists to discover the diverse stories that come together to tell the story of Richmond.

The Future of Richmond’s Past is a collaborative effort of more than 20 business professionals, cultural and educational institutions in the Richmond metropolitan area who offer public programs, special events and encourage an inclusive dialogue based on the city’s historical past.

With an emphasis on the dual anniversaries of the Civil War and Emancipation – 2011-2015 – the Future of Richmond’s Past, managed through Venture Richmond, provides resources and coordination for programs that advance a better understanding of our shared history.

Bon Air Artists to meet March 2 CONTRIBUTED REPORT

The Bon Air Artists Association’s monthly meeting will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, March 2, at the Congregation Or Ami located at 9400 Huguenot Rd. in Richmond.

Margo Smith, a representative from the Kluge-Ruhe

Aboriginal Art Collection from the University of Virginia, will talk about the collection and share the dedication of educating the population of the beauty and symbolism in aboriginal art.

For more information, contact Nell Chesley at 2178950.

Midlothian Garden Club to meet March 6 CONTRIBUTED REPORT

The Midlothian Garden Club will have its monthly meeting at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 6, in the Social Hall of the Bethel Baptist Church at 1100 Huguenot Springs Road in Midlothian.

CLOVER HILL from page 1 Without hesitation, Thomas said the show choir role is one she would accept again. “Oh, gosh yes,” she said enthusiastically. “I’d be involved again – this is the most exciting part of my job!”

The Chorale Boosters assist with the choir in a unified effort.

A few of Clover Hill High School’s notable mentions are:

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“We said we’re going to work with you to develop partnerships that will ensure that the one possible way out of this storm is located and found for the people of Chesterfield County,” he said.

“We were focused on economic development, and continue to grow jobs.”

The county administrator said the road out of the recession also included an adjusted mindset.

“We started talking differently in Chesterfield County. We started talking about we weren’t going to participate in

The program for that day is “VMFA: Fine Arts and Flowers.”

There will be a power-point presentation to inspire viewers to create their own design that reflects a picture or painting of their choice.

Refreshments will be served at noon.

The meeting is open to the public.

Guests and prospective members are welcome.

For more information, contact Dolores at 794-3002.

Clover Hill High School has been named one of America’s best schools by Newsweek Magazine for the eighth year in a row.

Clover Hill High School is in the top four percent of all schools in the nation, according to MSNBC’s Challenge Index.

Has a high offering of Advanced Placement Classes.

Mathematics and Science High

School partnership with VCU and John Tyler Community College, offering 13 dual enrollment courses.

The Clover Hill High School “New Dimensions” Show Choir, under the direction of Sandi Thomas, won the 2008 Cruise Festival Overall Grand Championship Award for Show Choir. The show choir competed against other groups that participated in more than 50 Royal Cruise Line’s Cruise Festivals.

the recession,” he said.

That partnership with the business community has only grown in the past three years, and Stegmaier said focused goals and responsible government have resulted in a county that is clearly ahead of the recovery curve.

“We started working together and today we’re in much more solid shape than many other localities around Virginia and the country,” Stegmaier said while acknowledging that economic challenges still loom.

“We know that our nation has its challenges, but there are a lot of good

things happening in Chesterfield today,” Stegmaier said.

Examples of the county’s financial positives include: New investment was up 20 percent in the county in 2011.

The $85 million Amazon project is slated for the county.

An unemployment rate that fallen for the past 24 months.

Car sales are up 10 percent.

Visitation to the county, including sports tourism, is on the increase.

Foreclosures are down by 20 percent.

lasting impact on the people who know her well. And benefit’s main focus, though, that’s why they’re so proud Edmonds said the musical to have a part in making the presentations will be interbenefit happen. spersed between the runway “Lindsay is an inspiration sections. to so many people,” Halliwell Spectators who attend said. “She takes care of you, Sunday night’s affair might she never gives up on things not know Ess personally, but that she puts her mind to, Halliwell and Edmonds agree and I look up to her in every that she’s the kind of person way possible.” who has already made a “She has had so many

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experiences that I can learn from, things I can’t imagine having to go through,” Edmonds added. “And she’s someone that you can really talk to about anything.”

New Beginnings: A Benefit for Lindsay Ess will take place at 7 p.m. on Sunday, March 4, at the Holiday Inn Koger Conference Center at 1021 Koger Center Boulevard in Chesterfield.

General admission tickets are $20, and front row seats are $25 in advance. Advance tickets must be purchased on or before 9 p.m. on Saturday, March 3.

On the day of the event, general admission will be $25 at the door.

To purchase tickets, or for more information, go to www.lindsayess.eventbrite. 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 Feb. 6 4000 block of Grey Hound Court Suspect/s stole property from the victim’s truck.

entered store and forced the employees to remove money from the registers. After placing the cash into a bag he brought with him, the suspect told the victims to go to the back.

Feb. 7 Feb. 9 13400 block of Whistlers Cove Court Victim stated she observed unknown suspect run out the rear door of her residence. At this time nothing has been reported stolen.

Feb. 12 4000 block of Frederick Farms Court Victim was cutting through the woods when the described suspects approached him, asking for weed. When the victim said he didn’t know what they were talking about, the suspects demanded his money. At that time, an altercation broke out, resulting in the victim being stabbed in his arm. Victim was then able to flee the area.

1400 block of Mall Drive Property was reported stolen from victim’s unlocked jeep.

Feb. 9 11500 block of Midlothian Turnpike Unknown suspect/s broke the passenger’s side window and gained entry to vehicle. Items were stolen from the victim’s Nissan.

Feb. 10 Driver’s window on Chevrolet Suburban pried open, breaking the glass. Property was taken.

Feb. 9 1100 block of Letchworth Lane.

Tags removed from two vehicles parked at address.

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Coca-Cola vending machines on several floors vandalized.

The plastic mechanism accepting bills had been pried and/or broken from the machines, granting some amount of access to the works inside. It is unknown if any cash was removed from the machines at the time of this report.

7000 block of Commons Plaza Property was reported stolen from victim’s unlocked vehicle.

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2800 block of Hicks Road Suspect approached the victim

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Feb. 12 5500 block of Garden Grove Road Front garage door to model home pried open. No items removed.

INVITATIONAL from page 1 First, second and third prizes will be awarded each night. And the winners who take all at each competition will receive trophies and student medals.

Because Manchester High School is the host school, its students won’t participate in the competition. Rather, Kim said Manchester will close out both nights with musical performances.

And while Kim doesn’t agree that “Glee” accurately depicts what it’s like to be in a show choir, she said she appreciates the interest the series has brought to choral competitions. She said students view the activity more favorably now because of it.

“I enjoy those shows, especially ‘Glee,’ for comical purposes, but they’ve also brought interest into what we do and they’ve made it, quote, unquote, cool,” Kim said.

“To get guys up there, singing and dancing, isn’t easy, but I think it’s shown that it can be a cool thing.”

So, if you’re in the mood for elaborate musical performances, the event will guarantee a good time. And Kim said she thinks people should support the competition because it highlights high school students who engage in productive and positive activities.

“Well, the performances are constant entertainment,” Kim said. “There’s a lot of musicality, but the sportsmanship and camaraderie is interesting, too.”

“You bring all of these schools together, and they’re all making music. Not only can you plan on good entertainment, but you’ll also see teenage kids doing good things.”

The 2012 Central Virginia Show Choir Invitational will be presented from 12:15 to 9:30 p.m. on Friday, March 2, and 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday, March 3, at Manchester High School at 12601 Bailey Bridge Road in Midlothian.

Admission per day is $10, but a two-day pass will be available for $15.

For more information, e-mail robyn_kim@ccpsnet.net.

Crape myrtle pruning workshop set for March 3 CONTRIBUTED REPORT

Learn how to prune crape myrtles correctly.

The Chesterfield County Office of Cooperative Extension is offering a handson workshop on how to care for crape myrtles at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 3, at the Chesterfield Technical

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Participants are advised to bring their own pruners and dress for the weather, as part of the workshop will be outside.

This program is free.

To register, call the Extension office, 751-4401.

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Is it Keystone Time? U.S. technology can fix issues

BY JIM RIDOLPHI Special Correspondent

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’ve heard political pundits assert that the American voting public places high emphasis on domestic issues and ignores foreign policy concerns. First of all, I disagree with that assumption and question if there is real evidence to back it up.

In recent weeks, we’ve all gotten a refresher course in how what happens overseas has a direct effect on our everyday lives here in the United States. A trip to the gas station is a quick and painful reminder of just how interconnected we are, especially when it comes to the fuel that drives America – oil.

When President Obama announced a decision to delay approval of the Keystone Pipeline, I was initially pleased. With a long list of environmental and health and safety issues, I thought more study was needed on how to safely transport the oil from Canada to our refineries in Texas and Louisiana.

I’m becoming convinced that the delay should not be a killer for the project, and real and reasoned research is necessary to make a decision that works for America.

Recent events in Iran have amplified the need for American energy independence, and it’s probably the first in a continuing series of problems with our oil supply. As long as we depend on unstable Mideast governments to supply the lifeblood of our economy, we are in jeopardy.

And desperate times call for desperate measures. For too long, I have heard the argument that exploring oil opportunities domestically offers no solution to our immediate problem. Perhaps that’s a valid argument, but the same argument surfaced five years ago, and now some of that oil is flowing.

America is importing less oil this year than last thanks to expanded domestic drilling.

Don’t get me wrong. I’m not a “Drill, baby, drill” advocate, but I am in favor of exploring solutions to a continuing problem that won’t go away once the Iran issue is solved and another oil supply crisis comes along. Finding safe, efficient methods to drill with a close eye on environmental impacts seems like a prudent path to fill America’s energy gap.

Experts agree that demand for oil will decrease as alternatives become more available – and they will. Until we reach that level of energy independence, the door should be open to any and all safe solutions.

I believe American technology can solve problems that could arise with the Keystone project.

Safer and stronger piping is available, and who would question that American ingenuity can find a way to securely complete the job.

While America remains in an energy crisis, finding and utilizing American oil is a viable solution to the problem. Taking that first step also sends a global message that it’s not business as usual in the United States and we no longer find it acceptable to export billions of our dollars to fuel our economy. Sadly, much of that money goes to unstable governments that usually don’t have America’s best interests in mind.

Again, a key element in the solution is safety – both on land and sea operations. We shouldn’t have to gamble our ecological future to ensure our energy independence, but eliminating that risk completely is probably not possible.

When backed in a corner, most will take chances to emerge. The concerns of environmental experts should not be discounted or minimized, and legitimate concerns must be addressed, but it’s clearly time for America to take a chance — and take advantage of every drop of oil we have available in our country.

JTCC ‘Fool for Art’ deadline is April 1 CONTRIBUTED REPORT

The annual Fool for Art at John Tyler Community College will be presented on Saturday, April 21, with participants encouraged to “unleash your creative spirit and show off your talent.”

Held at the college’s Midlothian Campus, the festival features a variety of art and craft vendors from around the state.

If you are an artist and are interested in joining the fun as a vendor, there is still time. Visit www.jtcc.edu/foolforart to get a vendor application and to find out more about the festival.

Artists whose applications are received by today (March 1) will be included in a print program, which is distributed around the Central Virginia area, and on the Fool for Art website.

In addition to the arts and crafts area, Fool for Art will include a number of environmentally-friendly activities and displays thanks to a partnership with Chesterfield County.

The festival also will feature hands-on demonstrations, displays, free educational sessions, food and music.

Local students win Martin Luther King Jr. DuPont-sponsored essay, drawing contest CONTRIBUTED REPORT

Two Chesterfield County students were among seven area students who won cash prizes for their entries to the annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Essay and Drawing Contest sponsored by the DuPont Spruance Plant.

They are: Julia Fournier, first place essay, Chesterfield Community High School; Nazah Singleton, second place essay, Manchester Middle School; and The winners presented their winning entries at DuPont Spruance Plant’s 15th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration on Jan. 19.

The other winners were: Majia Singleton, first place essay, Boushall Middle School; Jessica Ramirez, third place essay, Boushall Middle School; Melissa Destiny, first place drawing, Broad Rock Elementary School; Aziah Perkins, second place drawing, Summer Hill Elementary School; and Lizeth Martinez, third place drawing, Summer Hill Elementary School.

Entries were submitted from area elementary, middle and high schools.

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Millwood Board of Trustees honored CONTRIBUTED REPORT PHOTO SUBMITTED BY KIARA GREEN

DuPont’s Spruance Plant has announced winners from its annual MLK Essay and Drawing Contest. Shown are, from left, front row, Aziah Perkins and Lizeth Martinez, and, back row, WRIC news anchor Amie McLain, Melissa Flores, Jessica Ramirez, Majia Singleton, Nazah Singleton and Spruance plant manager Joe Internicola. McLain served as a judge for the contest.

“Share the Legacy, Shape the Future: ‘Dreams Really Do Come True’.”

Drawing entries reflected contestants’ best portrayal of their dreams and how their dreams could come true, while essay entries reflected the meaning of the theme.

Essay winners received money on behalf of their school and were invited to share their work with employees at the 15th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration.

Drawing winners received $15 to $50.

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Millwood School honored the Board of Trustees on Feb. 6 at the annual Trustee Day. The board was invited to spend the morning on the Millwood School campus, attend the Monday Meeting assembly, visit classrooms, see demonstrations in the Interactive Lab, and talk with students and teachers. At

Lab Rescue of Greater Richmond in search of foster homes CONTRIBUTED REPORT

Every dog has a story, but how it ends may depend on you. According to Lab Rescue of Greater Richmond, opening your home to a Lab in need can alter the path of a Lab in your local shelter. You can make a difference by fostering.

The shelter benefits by having room for new dogs. The foster family benefits by sharing their love with a dog in need.

The foster dog gets to spend time in a home where he learns basic manners and learns to be part of a family. And, the new owners get a dog that is better adjusted to home life. Fostering a dog saves a life.

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Spring Swap helps motorcycle fans find parts

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intage motorcycle enthusiasts will be “over the moon” when the Departure Bike Works 4th annual Spring Swap comes to the Chesterfield County Fairgrounds on Saturday, March 3. That’s because the space will be filled with vendors who will buy, sell and trade the parts with participants that day.

The event is sponsored by Departure Bike Works, a shop at 5216 Hull Street Road in Richmond that services motorcycles and sells parts.

The business also builds custom cycles from scratch, and its creations have appeared on the Discovery Channel’s “Biker Build-Off ” series and in industry magazines such as “Easyriders,” “Hot Rod Bikes” and “V-Twin.”

Bob Carlin organized the Spring Swap, but he said the event is the brainchild of Departure Bike Works’ owner Lee Clemens.

Of course, the idea of trading collectible items isn’t a new one, but Clemens pursued the concept after he discovered that his customers thought that merely swapping parts online was too impersonal.

Saturday’s swap meet? According to Carlin, there isn’t a specific age group of motorcycle collectors the event is aimed at, but he said that anyone who has a passion for vintage motorcycles will find something of interest.

“They’re primarily people who are restoring a vintage motorcycle,” Carlin said. “That encompasses people who ride American motorcycles, such as a Harley-Davidson.”

“A lot of people will buy one that’s 40 or 50 years old, because they want the legacy of it. They might have a 2012 motorcycle, but they might also own a 1960 three pan head motorcycle that they ride, PHOTO SUBMITTED BY BOB CARLIN too, so it’s not surprising to see 19Departure Bike Works’ event is set to take place March 3 at the year-olds or 90-year-olds there.”

Chesterfield County Fairgrounds.

As might be expected, purchases “Before the Internet came around, The event started at the Richand trades make up most of the swap meets were the primary way mond International Raceway proceedings. But that’s the major that people exchanged used motorComplex, but it moved to the appeal of an event like this – parcycle parts,” Carlin said. “It was a Chesterfield County Fairgrounds ticipants can connect with fellow mainstay, and, with the advent of the in 2010 because, as Carlin said, the enthusiasts to acquire parts that Internet, it began to fade away.” location provided better parking might have eluded them.

“Lee found out that people were and accommodated more attendees.

“What happens is that the disenchanted with the Internet, and At this point, the meet-up has vendors come with the intent to sell he had the idea to bring back the grown well beyond its initial atten- used or antique parts,” Carlin said. swap meet. And interest has grown dance expectations, and Carlin said “And during the whole thing, the substantially since then, so it’s really he expects to see anywhere from vendors are also walking around a throwback to the past kind of 500 to 800 participants on Saturday. swapping parts with each other.” thing.”

So, who is the target audience for “And people come in, and they

may see a part that they want, and the vendor may want ‘X’ number of dollars for it, so a guy might (meet up with and) call another guy and swap parts with him later. So, it’s literally a system that – whether you buy, trade or swap – is a network where you can exchange parts.”

There’s a good chance that collectors might unearth other finds, such as custom seats and original issue motorcycle jackets or saddlebags, but the parts will definitely be the main focus. And, according to Carlin, that’s just as it should be.

“The saying that one man’s junk is another man’s treasure definitely applies to this kind of event,” Carlin said. “And we’ve seen guys walking around with parts in their hands like they just found a pot of gold.”

The Departure Bike Works 4th annual Spring Swap will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 3, at the Chesterfield County Fairgrounds at 10300 Courthouse Road in Chesterfield.

General admission is $10 for adults, $8 with a military identification and free for ages 12 and under.

For more information, call 2310244 or e-mail salvage@departure. com.

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FRIDAY, MARCH 2 The Bon Air Artists Association’s monthly meeting will be held at 9:30 a.m. at the Congregation Or Ami, located at 9400 Huguenot Rd., Richmond. Margo Smith, a representative from the Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection from the University of Virginia, will talk about the collection and share the dedication of educating the population of the beauty and symbolism in aboriginal art. For questions, contact Nell Chesley at 217-8950.

Midlothian. For more information, go to http://www. bmw-lions.org and http:// www.blandfoundation.org/.

TUESDAY, MARCH 20 The Salisbury Garden Club usually meets at 9:30 a.m. the third Wednesday of each month at the Church of the Redeemer. This month, the club will spotlight Chuck Bateman’s presentation, “Landscape Design 101.”

If you have any questions regarding the Salisbury Garden Club, contact the president, Doris Morris, at doriskmorris@comcast.net.

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ABOVE: The Monacan high School Jazz Band performed at the Little Sisters of the Poor Mardi Gras celebration as the Mardi Gras King and Queen look on.

RIGHT: Band members Alex Lawrence, Jay McArthur, Rev Bradford, Aaron Tran and Josh Shaffer are shown with audience members at the Little Sisters of the Poor Mardi Gras celebration.

The Midlothian Garden Club will have its monthly meeting at 10:30 a.m. at Bethel Baptist Church, Social Hall, 1100 Huguenot Springs Road, Midlothian.

The program for that day is “VMFA: Fine Arts and Flowers.” There will be a powerpoint presentation to inspire viewers to create their own design that reflects a picture or painting of their choice.

Refreshments will be served at noon. The meeting is open to the public. Guests and prospective members are always welcome. For more information, contact Dolores at 794-3002.

Bon Air Library’s Coffee Break Series will begin at 10 a.m. at 9103 Rattlesnake Road, Richmond, with Leonard M. Adkins presenting the program, Wildflowers of the Appalachian Trail: A 2,000-Mile Floral Parade.

The lecture will be based on his award-winning book and featuring the photography of Joe and Monica Cook.

Wildflowers of the Appalachian Trail: A 2,000 Mile Floral Parade follows the progression of the flowers from spring to fall and from Georgia to Maine.

Chesterfield Historical Society Heirloom seed exchange seminars on How to Grow Food from Seeds CONTRIBUTED REPORT

As part of its Heirloom Seed Exchange program, the Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia (CHSV) will offer the second of two seminars, “How to Grow Food from Seeds” at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 3.

Lasting an hour and a half, the seminar will provide guidelines on how to select a garden site, prepare the soil, and start seedlings indoors to transplant into the garden, as well as how to start seedlings outdoors.

Participants will receive hands-on instruction; a sample supply of seeds and planting materials will be provided.

The use of heirloom seeds available from the CHSV Heirloom Seed Exchange will be emphasized and participants will be offered an opportunity to purchase membership in the Seed Exchange at the conclusion of each seminar.

Both seminars will take place at historic Castlewood, 10201 Iron Bridge Rd., Chesterfield.

Prepaid reservations are required; the fee is $25 per participant, adults only.

Register online at www.chesterfieldhistory.com using PayPal. The Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia is a private, nonprofit 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, visit www.chesterfieldhistory.com.

March 3: Spirited History Tour of historic 1892 jail CONTRIBUTED REPORT

The Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia (CHSV) will host a Spirited History Tour of the historic 1892 Jail from 8 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, March 3.

Located at 6819 Mimms Loop in Chesterfield, the Historic 1892 Jail 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 old jail.

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 at 9 p.m. every Friday night on www.para-X.com.

Additional information is available at www.spiritedhistory.com.

The Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia is a private, nonprofit 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, visit www.chesterfieldhistory.com or Facebook at www.facebook.com/ChesterfieldHistory.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7 Richmond Waldorf School Observation Day will be held from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Parents can tour pre-K through 8th grade classes. For more information, visit www. richmondwaldorf.com.

SUNDAY, MARCH 18 Three Chesterfield County Lions Clubs – Brandermill, Midlothian and Woodlake – are joining to host the Bland Music Scholarship Foundation’s annual music competition at 2 p.m. at the Brandermill Church at 4500 Millridge Parkway in

WEEKLY TUESDAYS Overeaters Anonymous Group #51606 meets each Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Central Baptist Church, located at 1510 Courthouse Rd., Richmond (23236) (Mission House in rear of church).

For more information, call Peg at 379-9558.

The Bethia United Methodist Church Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) program is accepting registrations and new members. Bethia MOPS meets from 9:30 a.m. to noon on the first, third and fifth Tuesdays through May 15. For more information, contact Kara Harris at 763-6067 or karaharris@ verizon.net. Bethia United Methodist Church is located at 10700 Winterpock Road, Chesterfield.

WEEKLY THURSDAYS Moms of Tots to Teens (MOTTS) meet from 9:45 a.m. to noon at Bon Air Baptist Church, 2531 Buford Road, every first and third Thursday of the month through May 17. Preschool child care is available. For more information, contact Loretta Sherwood at tiandlo@aol.com or go to www. bonairbaptist.org/motts.

The Al-Anon meeting Awaken to Hope starts at 7:30 p.m. each Thursday at St John Neumann Catholic Church located at 2480 Batterson Rd. in Powhatan.

New Fellowship in Midlothian, with Pastor James C. Vinson of Resources for Life, meets at 7 p.m. Thursdays at St. Matthias Episcopal Church, 11300 West Huguenot Rd, Midlothian. Services will be held at the same location every third Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. For more information, call 305-5100 or e-mail jamesvnsn@yahoo.com.

Major achievements in marketing excellence CONTRIBUTED REPORT

The Home Building Association of Richmond’s (HBAR) Sales and Marketing Council will recognize the best in marketing at its Major Achievements in Marketing Excellence awards program from 5:30 to 8:30

p.m. on Thursday, March 8, at Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens at 1800 Lakeside Ave. in Richmond.

Tickets are $75.

For more information, or to order tickets, contact Victoria Moody at 282-0400, ext. 2 or vmoody@hbar.org.

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here are two ways of viewing Trinity Episcopal School’s Torey Burston.

If you’re a Titans basketball fan, you want to open your arms and give him a loving hug.

But if you’re on the other side, you might hope he gets a speeding ticket on his drive home.

“I know I’m a pest; it’s what I grew up doing,” Burston said “I have a lot of pride in what I do, especially on defense … kind of irritating the other team.”

The agile Burston is cast as Road Runner, reducing Titans foes to the futility of Wile E. Coyote.

All that’s missing is “beep! beep!” as he scurries about, foiling other’s best-laid plans.

One fact all agree – the Titans’ senior lead guard is a winner despite often being shortest man on court (5-8) and minus a fine-turned shooting touch.

“Even if he’s not a great shooter, Torey is our heart and soul,” says TES first-year coach Rick Hamlin. “He brings a ‘refuse to lose’ attitude.”

The private school on the James River’s south banks is enjoying its finest winter in 15 years largely due to Burston “bump ‘n’ run” defense and knack for escaping trouble and creating scores with his dribble and dish.

“No one is going to take it from him,” says Hamlin.

For that, he was named Prep League co-Player of Year with St. Christopher’s Jermaine Johnson.

Burston’s heroics eased the loss of center Khris Lane (to academics) and helped Trinity reach the Prep League final before a 3-OT 77-74 loss to Christchurch at frenzied Estes Center.

Trinity had tied Christchurch for in-season honors.

“We miss Khris a lot. But we can’t hang our heads,” said Burston.

There’s no time to mope.

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ith a 6 p.m. tip, fans were still filing into the Siegel Center and finding seats as Monacan led Highland Springs by a bucket a little more than two minutes into Monday’s Central Region girls basketball final.

But the Springers wasted little time showing that their season-long No. 1 ranking in metro Richmond was well deserved.

Led by a barrage of 3-pointers from Kermisha Clark, Highland Springs bolted out to a 20-5 lead by the end of the first quarter.

Clark added six more points and had 18 of the Springers’ first 31 as they extended their advantage to 24 midway through the second period.

After Monacan closed within seven points early in the second half, Highland Springs put the game away with a 23-3 run and cruised to a 73-46 victory.

“You just can’t make the kind of mistakes we made against a good team like that,” Monacan coach Larry Starr said. “We missed a bunch of easy shots early, we didn’t get back defensively the way we should’ve and they pulled away. That’s what good teams do.”

Clark, a second-team all-region pick, made 13 of 18 field-goal attempts (4 of 5 from 3-point range) and scored a game-high 31 points for Highland Springs. De’June Robinson swished a pair of 3s, hit 9 of 14 shots overall and added 20 points.

Their efforts more than made up for a second consecutive subpar offensive game from Jazzmin Dabney. The Springers’ leading scorer, an all-region first-teamer, made only one field goal and finished with two points, but pulled down a game-high 14 rebounds to go with seven assists and five steals.

“When they’re hot, they’re tough to beat,”

One sport isn't enough for Spiders' Wann

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he bruises cover both knees like black-and-blue badges of honor.

There are a couple more on her shins and a nasty looking purplish-green one on her upper left arm.

And yet, two-sport standout Becca Wann still won’t hesitate to throw her body around in pursuit of victories at the University of Richmond.

Whether hitting the hardwood in pursuit of a loose ball or absorbing one hard tackle after another on the soccer field, the sophomore from Cosby High knows only one way to play: full speed ahead, no retreat, whatever the consequences.

“You can’t teach what she does. She’s fearless. She just goes and gets the basketball,” Richmond women’s basketball coach Michael Schaefer said last Wednesday after the Spiders beat Duquesne 59-45 in an Atlantic 10 game at Robins Center.

Wann, a 5-10 guard, had her fourth double-double of the season on Senior Night with 14 points and 12 rebounds against the Dukes. Afterward, Schaefer said something even he acknowledged sounded a little strange: “I wish she was still coming off the bench.”

It was no insult. Far from it, in fact.

It was Schaefer’s appreciative recognition of the energy Wann provided for her team as a reserve during Richmond’s first 14 games.

Moments later, Wann echoed her coach’s comments and noted that she enjoyed “being a sparkplug” off the bench.

“I’m just trying to do what the team needs from me,” she added. “I’m all about winning. If I sit the bench and we win, it’s a good game.”

After appearing in 20 games and averaging 13.1 minutes as a freshman, Wann took on an expanded role early in the 2011-12 season.

Her breakout game came Dec. 22 against Hartford, when she came off the bench and played 35 minutes, scored 18 points and pulled down 8 rebounds with 5 assists and 2 steals in a 69-56 victory.

Wann scored 17 points in 24 minutes in Richmond’s next game, a 74-66 win over JMU, then added a

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But after coming off the bench again for three consecutive games, Wann returned to the starting lineup and it’s gone much more smoothly the second time around.

Heading into this week’s Atlantic-10 tournament, she leads Richmond in both field-goal percentage (.511) and assists (3.0 apg). She’s second in rebounding (6.4 rpg) and steals (1.3 spg), third in free throw percentage (.820) and fourth in scoring (8.7 ppg).

“It’s definitely different.

Starting the game at that high level was something I had to learn,” Wann said.

That’s interesting when you consider the fact that Wann was a four-year starter PHOTO COURTESY UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND in both basketball and soccer Wann was Atlantic-10 player of the year and a first-team All-American after scoring 15 goals for Richmond's women's – and played pretty much every meaningful minute soccer team as a sophomore. of every game -- during an immensely successful high double-double (10 points, at the guard spots. Schaefer school career at Cosby.

10 rebounds) as the Spiders had little choice but insert Honored as the Dominion beat Lehigh.

Wann into the starting District player of the year in But just when things lineup. started to click for her, a In games against Temple both sports as a senior, Wann was determined to find a colspate of injuries and the and George Washington, lege that would allow her the unexpected transfer of fresh- Wann made just 1 of 11 man guard Miah Register field-goal attempts and had WAnn p7 left Richmond suddenly thin more turnovers (8) than

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24 at halftime. The Chiefs promptly opened the second Highland Springs coach half with baskets from Franklin Harris told the Parson and Harris, and when Richmond Times-DisWilliams buried her second patch. “I had no idea we 3-pointer of the game, Highwould dominate tonight land Springs’ lead had been the way we did.” shaved to 38-31.

Monacan certainly had “We knew we had to keep history on its side. While fighting hard in the second the Chiefs have played in half,” Williams said. “We four of the last nine region- never give up.” al championship games, Monacan had a couple the Springers had advanced chances to draw even closer, this far just once … and but missed a shot and then that was 31 years ago. turned the ball over at midBut Highland Springs court against the Springers’ looked like the more press. experienced, poised team Robinson scored on the early in Monday’s game other end, sparking a run and used its quickness on that gave Highland Springs both ends of the floor to an all-but-insurmountable devastating effect.

25-point lead heading into Using a devastating the fourth quarter. drive-and-kick offense, the “You expend so much Springers shot 53 percent energy to come back, then from the floor to only 28 you have a couple breakpercent for the Chiefs. downs and it’s back to a 13 or Monacan’s three best 14-point game. At that point, players – Raven Williams, frustration sets in and evGabby Harris and Micaela erything starts to snowball,” Parson – scored 11 points Starr said. apiece but combined to After falling to the topmake just 11 of 42 fieldranked team in the Central goal attempts.

Region, Monacan next gets “We clawed our way a crack at the No. 1 team in back at the end of the Virginia. The Chiefs will face second quarter, and at Oakton, which beat West halftime we said, ‘We’re not Springfield for the Northgoing to continue to shoot ern Region title, in a 7 p.m. this badly and they’re not Group AAA quarterfinal going to keep shooting this Friday at Robinson Secondwell,’” Starr added. “But ary School in Fairfax. they did.”

“We’re ready to play anyBehind six points from body,” Williams said. “We can Williams and five from be one of the best teams in Harris, Monacan closed the state. We just have to pull the second quarter on a together and keep working 17-7 run and trailed 38hard.”

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opportunity to pursue her dual passions.

But while a bevy of Division I suitors lined up to court Wann for her basketball skills, none of the coaches were even the slightest bit interested in sharing her with the soccer team.

“Everyone else we talked to said there was no way it was going to happen,” Wann’s mother, Debbie, recalled.

Obviously, those coaches didn’t understand Wann very well at all. For her, trying to pick one sport over the other was not only unacceptable – it was impossible.

“People have been asking me my whole life which one I like better. I love both equally,” Wann said. “Luckily, it’s two different seasons and it’s worked out.”

Richmond was the only Division I school willing to let Wann play both sports.

Schaefer and women’s soccer coach Peter Albright quickly worked out a time-sharing arrangement with Wann and her parents, all of whom immediately fell in love with the university for reasons that transcended athletics.

Richmond not only offered a first-class education, it was close enough to home that Wann could enjoy the college experience while still being able to spend time with her family and continue to attend her local church.

That didn’t mean pursuing a multi-sport career on the college level was going to be easy.

While Wann (who’s on a soccer scholarship at UR) scored a team-best 10 goals and earned A-10 rookie of the year honors in soccer, it didn’t take long for her to recognize that the speed and physicality of the college

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Cosby High alum Becca Wann (32) looks for a teammate during Richmond's victory over Duquesne last Wednesday. Wann had 14 points and 12 rebounds for the Spiders.

game was unlike anything she’d seen in high school.

“Obviously I’m a target on the soccer field,” Wann said, “but it’s something I’m ready for.”

Wann came by her toughness the old-fashioned way: from her older brothers Joshua and Michael. During the countless hours spent playing basketball with her brothers and dad Eric, she quickly learned to give as well as she got in the paint.

“I’m the baby girl in my family and they love me, but they’ll post me up like anyone else,” she noted with a laugh.

Wann’s relentless drive, skill and nose for the ball were on full display in the fall, when she scored 15 goals and added six assists to earn

both A-10 offensive player of the year and first-team allAmerica honors.

She didn’t have much time to celebrate her success.

Richmond’s women’s soccer season ended on a Friday with a loss to Dayton in the A-10 tournament. By the following Monday, having already missed a month of practices and both scrimmages, she finally rejoined her basketball teammates.

Four days later, the Spiders played their seasonopener.

“Since I’ve gotten to college, it’s hit me how hard it is to do both sports,” Wann acknowledged. “I wouldn’t be able to do it without a really strong support system.”

That’s led by her parents, who attend every home game

following Lane's departure), 5.5 assists and 4 steals.

Trinity (19-6) began play But mere numbers don’t do him justice.

Tuesday, at Estes, in the Vir“We press a lot and Torey ginia Independent Schools State Division I tournament. spearheads the press,” said Action moves to Virginia Hamlin. “He’s all over the place.”

State University ThursdayA 170-pounder with body Saturday. fat of a .45 cartridge, Burston Regardless of final outrides opposing dribblers, ofcome, it’s been an exciting return to glory for the Titans, ten chest-to-chest, snapping, a State qualifier for first time creating havoc … and, yes, drawing chilly looks. since 1997.

He seizes every smidgen of In his third varsity gowhat officials allow. round, Burston took the Joining Burston on the reins and steered TES back All-Prep team is junior Jaylen into the conversation of Hinton, who had 20 points the Commonwealth’s elite in Trinity’s 57-50 semifinal privates. win over Woodberry, then 21 On the season, Burin the final. ston averages 11 points, 6 Hinton scores from the rebounds (tops on the team

flanks, but is most dangerous slashing like a sword to the hoop for acrobatic lay-ins.

Josh Brown, a 6-4 freshman, and 6-5 sophomore Nathan Swift have added oomph after Lane’s loss and Joey Graziano is a valiant defender/3-point bombardier.

Trinity is 7-2 minus Lane, who plans returning next season.

Titans are heavy on underclassmen and should be a power in 2013. Meanwhile, Burston is a senior with the sands disappearing from his hour glass.

“I’m being recruited more for football than basketball,” he said. “My future may be football, but my heart is in basketball.”

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and enjoy the opportunity to spend a little time with their daughter afterward.

Eric and Debbie Wann have talked with Becca about the challenges of her dualsport career, reiterating the need for sleep and taking time as possible for her body to recover between seasons.

But they’d never try to steer her off the path she’s dreamed of walking since she was 9 years old.

“We’ve always encouraged her to play both sports as long as she could,” Eric said.

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