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Village plan in full bloom at Millworks Although the plan has evolved throughout the years, Garner said he envisioned a development that linked itself with the area’s coal mining managing partner Tom Garner field- history and maintained a traditional village atmosphere. ed questions regarding the project “One extraordinary contributor to that currently the project was the county,” he said. features four uniquely styled “They really had to think outside the box.” professional In the 1990s, local residents buildings located behind vocalized a concern for the increasthe library on ing number of strip malls in the Coalfield Road. Midlothian area. The result of those Garner said efforts was the Midlothian Area Community Plan complete with Midlothian Woolfolk Citizens Advisory Committee. planners deThose initial guidelines laid the cided decades ago that a village concept would be VILLAGE page 5 viable and desirable for the area.
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illworks is the culmination of a long-held vision of making Midlothian a walkable village with residential, commercial and professional opportunities within accessible distances of one another. The local community got an up-close look at the development last week at the Western Chesterfield business Alliances bi-monthly social held at Capital Ale House. Tak Tent L.P. hosted the event and
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Four bulldings are already complete on the 12-acre site near the library in the village of Midlothian.
FAMILIAR DANCE, DIFFERENT RIVER Irish moves on display at ‘Jig by the James’
Nature walk showcases Brandermill flora, fauna BY KOREY HUGHES Special Correspondent
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randermill is considered to be one of Chesterfield’s fastest growing communities, but what people might not know is that the neighborhood also is the home to hordes of birds and plants. But inhabitants will get the chance to see the flora and fauna that shares their space up close when the Brandermill Community Association presents its Nature Walk on Saturday, March 10. Since 2007, Jennifer Strader has been the community services director at Brandermill. She said she planned the get-together to give Brandermill residents a chance to get to know the trails that they might encounter while walking in the area. “Well, we wanted to promote some hands-on environmental education for our residents to enhance their enjoyment of the surrounding environment that they live in here in Brandermill,” Strader said. “And it’s a push to promote our natural amenities, such as the trails, the And it’s wildlife and the plant life that makes a push its home here,” Strader added. “A lot to promote of times, you’re not paying attention our natural to what’s under your feet or over your amenities, head.” such as the Strader said she plans many of the gatherings that happen at Brandermill. trails, the In keeping with the community’s family wildlife and focus, Strader said she works to generate the plant life ideas for activities that an entire house- that makes it hold can do together. home here. “In planning activities, I look for JENNIFER things that are going to engage a whole STRADER, family and a wide range of ages,” Strader Brandermill said. “They’re definitely family-oriented.” community For that reason, the Nature Walk will services be an experience that moms and dads director can do with kids. Strader also said that
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ith St. Patrick’s Day around the corner, there was a healthy hint of the Irish on display in Midlothian last weekend. The first annual Jig by the James on Saturday at Midlothian Middle School attracted dancers from the throughout the region in an Irish dance competition. Teams and individuals from the area took part in several classes of competition in traditional Irish dance. The dances are highlighted by signature quick intricate movements of the feet, and the accompanying stiffer upper body is said to be in honor of oppression of the Irish culture throughout the ages. It’s a high-energy combination of timing and dance that draws an increasing number of devotees to the art, according to event organizer Aleise Matheson. “This is open feis (Irish word for competition or festival), which means that it’s open to any competitor,” she said. Many of the dancers were from Swift Creek Academy of the Performing Arts, but the event also attracted dancers from other groups. Some began the cultural dance early in life and others started later. The production of River Dance is credited with a substantial increase in Irish dance in the United States. “We’ve definitely seen an increase in interest,” Matheson said. “I think the economy is improving and many people have more money in their budgets for things like this.” The groups from SCAPA have competed for the past year and participate in regular competitions through the North American Irish Dance Federation. While the costs of Irish dancing are no more burdensome than regular dance classes, most competitions are long distances from Richmond and require travel.
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leashed dogs are welcome to participate in Saturday’s stroll. The walk will begin at the Landing at Commodore Point, but, at this time, Strader isn’t sure what distance it will cover. “That’s where we’re supposed to gather with the person who is giving the tours, and it has not been determined how far we’re going to walk, but it will be on the trail,” said. Krista Weatherford, the park interpreter for Pocahontas State Park, will lead the tour. She has developed a field guide that she will hand out to residents on Saturday. “She is actually a Brandermill resident who volunteered to do this for Brandermill,” Strader said. The event is scheduled to take place rain or shine, so Strader suggests that walkers dress accordingly. But,
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University of Richmond sophomore Hunter Anne Stoner, right, captured the Junior Champion title at last week’s event.
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Film festival brings mountain culture to the big screen Festival is an annual celebration that happens at the Banff Centre ountain culture at Banff National Park in Alberta, enthusiasts will enjoy Canada. After the event ends, the the Banff Mounfinest selections are exhibited in tain Film Festival other geographic areas. World Tour when it makes its way Since 1988, Noel Losen has been to James River High School in the outdoor programs manager for Midlothian. Chesterfield County Department Hosted by the Chesterfield of Parks and Recreation. And, since County Department of Parks and 1992, he has helped to bring the Recreation, selections from the Banff Mountain Film Festival to mountain-themed film festival will Chesterfield. be shown on Friday and Saturday, “At the time, I got a call about it March 9-10. from a friend who was working at The Banff Mountain Film University of Virginia, and Banff BY KOREY HUGHES Special Correspondent
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hadn’t come south of New York City, much less Washington, D.C., at that point,” Losen said. “And they asked if UVa would be interested, but they weren’t, so he called me with the contact (information), and we got on their schedule.” But participants who have previously experienced the festival’s Chesterfield stops will notice a change right away. Previously, the festival’s earlier local appearances were free and funded by donations, but, since that charitable support
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DANCE from page 1 “It’s the equivalent of being on a traveling soccer team,” Matheson said. “Most of the events are in the Pennsylvania, Delaware and New Jersey area.” One parent knows that all too well, but found her daughter’s entrepreneurial spirit lightened the load. Hunter Anne Stoner, a sophomore at the University of Richmond, captured the Junior Champion’s crown at the event and also set up her own booth in the vendor’s area. “It can be expensive, but she’s using her entrepreneurial skills. She wanted to offer the girls affordable gifts to remember these events,” said Heather Stoner. “She’s a great kid,” the proud mother added. Irish dance is a form that is enjoyed by people of all ages and experience levels. “It’s something you can start at any time,” Matheson said. Olivia Walker, 12, said she was curious about the dance and took a class to see if it might be something she wanted to pursue. She was already in dance and thought this might be a way to expand her horizons. “I started at age 8 when I was at another dance recital and I saw the girls doing it and thought it was cool. I took a class that summer and continued on from there,” Walker said. Walker said she likes everything about the experience. “It’s a lot of fun to do performances around the community,” she said. “It’s good exercise and I’ve met a lot of friends through this activity. I also like the competitions where you get to renew friendships and see people from other schools.” Matheson and teacher Andrea McCarney will open a separate school exPHOTO BY JIM RIDOLPHI clusively for Irish dance this July called Olivia Walker, 12, started Irish Dancing when she was eight, and is now a regular competitor. She attends Manchester Middle School. Heart of Ireland School of Dance.
Women’s health, medications topic of meeting March 21 Chesterfield Women’s League event set for 9:30 a.m. to noon CONTRIBUTED REPORT
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answer specific questions. According to League member Carole Crist, the pharmacist’s program will provide “a great opportunity to learn more about current health and medication issues.” She also said that complimentary refreshments will be served Guests interested in the presentation topic, newcomers to the area and women interested in learning more about the League are encouraged and welcome to attend. “It’s a great opportunity to make new friends, participate in interesting activi-
ties, and support the community through fundraising activities,” Crist added. The Chesterfield Women’s League meets the third Wednesday of the month (September through May). Meetings feature guest speakers or other special activities of interest to women. Each month, interest groups offer activities, including book discussions, crafting and Bunco groups, and excursions to movies, metro restaurants and day trips to local spots. For more information, contact Carole Crist at 4057809.
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23113 Feb. 14 1700 block of Danhurst Drive Suspect/s forced open a rear door at the victim’s residence and stole property from inside.
Feb. 15 10000 block of Robious Road Front window of business smashed with items removed.
23235 Feb. 15 11500 block of Midlothian Turnpike Front door glass of business broken out.
5000 block of Glen Tara Drive Entry gained through an open Feb. 16 front window. Interior ransacked 2700 block of Buford Road with property stolen. Items were taken from victim’s unlocked vehicle.
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Seminar will offer hands-on instruction at Rockwood Park BY KOREY HUGHES Special Correspondent
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n today’s technologyfocused world, GPS-enabled devices can tell us where we are and how to get to where we want to go. But what happens when you don’t have access to those devices? Well, that’s when a learning opportunity like the Map and Compass Navigation Skills Class comes in handy. Sponsored by the Central Virginia Orienteering Club, the seminar will teach novice outdoor enthusiasts to navigate wooded areas. The class will meet on Saturday, March 10, at the Rockwood Nature Center, with the hands-on instruction will take place at Rockwood Park. The Central Virginia Orienteering Club is a relatively new group. Founded in September 2011, it now has an official charter, courtesy of its mother organization, Orienteering USA. Ellen Stefaniak is the club secretary of the Central Virginia Orienteering Club. Although fellow member Kristi Orcutt will teach Saturday’s class, Stefaniak previously assisted with the Map and Compass Navigation Skills Class the organization hosted in September. “There have been orienteering activities in the Richmond area for many years, but then, probably six months or so, we formed our group with five founding members,” Stefaniak said. “Now, we’ve got about 100 or so members.” Stefaniak calls orienteering the thinking sport, because, since the activity requires mental and physical coordination, it can be a competitive event or it can be done at a slow pace. “It uses a map and compass to find specific locations out in the woods and your best way to those points using your map and navigation skills,” Stefaniak said. “It can be done as a race, and some people are competitive and try for the best times, and others just try to do their best and enjoy a walk in the woods.” “It’s a sport that any age can do. So, very young children come out to do it with their parents, and people in their 70s and 80s are very active in it.” The seminar also will teach attendees how to read orienteering and topographical maps. Topographical
maps show terrain while orienteering maps are colorcoded to show the amount of vegetation in an area. “Regular maps are typically road maps, and you’re going to get information with streets that are all labeled,” Stefaniak said. “Topographical maps give you more information about terrain, and you can see hills, rivers and valleys.” “And with orienteering maps, you’ve got a lot more information to look at because they include colorcoding for different types of forest areas. Generally, it shows density of vegetation with, say, one color for open fields, another color for areas without much undergrowth and another color for very dense areas.” But, again, in a time when machines can map our locations, is it still helpful to learn these skills? Stefaniak said that compass and map skills not only assist during times of distress, but they also help users to exercise their brains. “Well, batteries run out and it’s important to know how to navigate when your GPS isn’t available,” Stefaniak said. “It’s another way to navigate beyond technology, and you also use your brain in a different way.” “It can be helpful to people to learn these skills. And if people are interested in going to orienteering meets, no GPSes are allowed.” Thankfully, she said, the basic skills needed to excel at orienteering aren’t hard to grasp. Stefaniak said children as young as 8 years old attended her organization’s last instructional program. “In a class like this, we do a progression of skills and introduce different ones, and then we add more information and make sure that people understand what they practiced,” Stefaniak said. “And then we apply it to reinforce concepts as they learn them.” The Map and Compass Navigation Skills Class will meet at 9 a.m. on Saturday, March 10, at Rockwood Nature Center at 3401 Courthouse Road in Chesterfield. Admission is $15, but participants also must sign up for membership in the Central Virginia Orienteering Club. Membership in the group is free. To register for the class, visit www.centralvaorienteering.com.
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2600 block of Quisenberry Street Suspect/s entered through the unlocked front door and removed property. 12300 block of Bailey Bridge Road Suspect/s attempted to force
Feb. 17 10200 block of Midlothian Turnpike Unknown suspect/s tried to gain access into the business by going through the outside bathroom and down through the drop ceiling. Nothing was
reported stolen at this time. 1000 block of Koger Center Boulevard Known suspect stole item from victim’s vehicle.
Feb. 18 8100 block of Midlothian Turnpike Described suspect approached the pharmacist, handing her a note which demanded drugs. When the pharmacist didn’t respond quickly, the suspect walked out.
23236 Feb. 15 11300 block of Westcreek Circle Items were taken from victims’ unlocked vehicles.
Feb. 16 8200 block of Midlothian Turnpike Victim and suspect had agreed to meet. When she opened the door, the suspect swung his handgun at her, threatening to kill her. He then took the victim’s property.
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23832 Feb. 13 8800 block of Courthouse Road Entry gained into house via unlocked side door. Item was taken.
Feb. 15 16200 block of Hampton Summit Drive Items were stolen from victim’s vehicle.
Feb. 17 3400 block of Egan Road Item was taken from victim’s vehicle. 6300 block of Barrister Road Unknown suspect/s attempted to steal a scooter, which was parked in the victim’s front yard.
Feb. 18 3800 block of Grizzard Drive Unknown suspect attempted to pry open the rear door at location. At this time, nothing has been reported stolen.
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NATURE from page 1 because the weather outside is starting to warm up, the occasion is a great opportunity for Brandermill occupants to become familiar with their surroundings. “Well, I think that it brings people out when it’s not more commonly thought of to go for a nature walk,” Strader said. “People tend to want to join in an organized activity when there’s a group going, and it’s a good way for new residents to learn the trail system.” “We have people moving in here all the time, and it’s a good way to introduce them
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to our trail system and make them more comfortable. And the great thing about Brandermill is that it can be enjoyed in all seasons.” The Brandermill Nature Walk will start at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 10, at the Landing at Commodore Point. Another Nature Walk also is scheduled for 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 24. It will begin at the same location. The event is only open to Brandermill residents, however, and the general public is not invited to participate. For more information, please call Jennifer Strader at (804) 744-1035, ext 104.
Special Olympics to host basketball tournament Special Olympics Area 6 : Chesterfield,Goochland and Powhatan will host the annual Manchester Invitational basketball tournament on Saturday, March 10, at Manchester High School, Bailey Bridge Middle School and Crenshaw Elem School. The games will start at 10 a.m. and end around 4 p.m. Lunch will be served and dinner will be provided thanks to P.Q’S BBQ Catering. After a full day of basketball games, a dance will be held. The public is welcome to attend.
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The gift of hope walks eternal BY JIM RIDOLPHI Special Correspondent
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ourage comes in all shapes and sizes, and there was more than an ample supply on display Sunday at the University of Richmond’s Weinstein Center. Hundreds of friends and supporters gathered for the MDA Muscle Walk 2012 to support the thousands of kids affected with muscular diseases. It’s a fun-filled event with lots of activities for the kids, many prize giveaways and a healthy amount of fundraising. Teams participating in the walk sell T-shirts or come up with other innovative ideas to raise money for MDA. Most of us only think about Muscular Dystrophy when the telethon comes on every Labor Day. Many associate the event with Jerry Lewis, who tirelessly supported and organized the telecast for many years. As we switch through the channels and watch only portions of the event, it’s easy to distance ourselves far away from the misery and challenges of MD . . . until it hits close to home. It’s the news that no parent wants to hear, and the friends and family who support these events know all too well the despair that often accompanies a diagnosis with such a dire prognosis. Sadly, there is no cure for muscular dystrophy, but patients are living longer and more fulfilling lives thanks to efforts of organizations like the MDA and a dedicated research community that won’t take no for an answer. Progress is expensive and slow, and, in many cases, comes too late. It’s an overwhelming prospect for parents of children with MD, and I’m always amazed at the
positive energy that surrounds these types of events. Through the most trying and seemingly hopeless ordeals, these parents continue to fight for the dignity and health of their children, grasping at any and all opportunities to sustain and enhance the lives of the ones living with MD. These parents know all too well that miracle cures exist only in legend, and the road to cure and prevention of MD is a daunting journey filled with unimaginable obstacles and hazards. They ask no more than an opportunity for their child to achieve and receive what every parent wants for his or her child – a chance at a meaningful and fulfilled life. They live with only one thing that offers solace or comfort — hope. It’s the one thing that keeps them going, fighting the fight and refusing to give up on a child’s life. Hope is life’s gift that makes seemingly impossible tasks possible, gives us strength when all seems lost and provides the spark of tomorrow when darkness prevails. It provides the will to continue and search for that breakthrough that will one day make diseases like MD a thing of the past. Knowing that it will happen one day is part of that eternal hope. So, they walk and continue to walk, hoping for the answer that will come and not a day too soon. It’s quite an impressive group. How do I know? My 8-year-old son Jack has muscular dystrophy, and we were one link in that chain of hope on Sunday that circled the Robins Center. He’s one of those children that ask for nothing more than a chance at life. Through the efforts of the millions who support events like the Muscle Walk, I’m hoping he’ll get it.
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Falling Creek Ironworks Park celebration March 17 CONTRIBUTED REPORT
Falling Creek Ironworks Park, site of the first iron furnace in the New World, will hold its annual Falling Creek Ironworks Day from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 17. Learn more about the 1619-22 iron works with activities for the whole family, including demonstrations of candle making and blacksmithing, period children’s games and guided archaeological tours. The Press Gang, a four-man musical group, will perform period music, and the Youghtanund drum group will provide tradi-
tional Native American singing and dancing demonstrations. The Henricus Militia will participate in drills and musket demonstrations. Admission is free. Food and beverages will be provided by the Falling Creek Ironworks Foundation, which is co-sponsoring this event with the Chesterfield County Department of Parks and Recreation. For more information, call 751-4946 or visit fallingcreekironworks.org. Falling Creek Ironworks Park is located at 6407 Jefferson Davis Highway.
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The Chesterfield County Chamber of Commerce held a Ribbon Cutting for BFPE International on Friday, Feb. 3. BFPE International is located at 7626 Whitepine Road, Richmond.
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Save a Life Like Jerry’s will be presented by Be The Match Registry from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 10, in the Castlebury Room of the Highland Club House at 8136 Highland Glen Drive in Chesterfield. On July 5, 2011, Jerry went into the VCU Critical Care Oncology Unit to undergo chemotherapy for AML (acute myeloid leukemia). He was hospitalized for 45 days and has had five days of chemo three times since then. The leukemia is considered to be in remission, but, if it does return, he will
be a candidate for a bone marrow transplant. Thousands of patients depend on the Be The Match Registry to find a donor who can give them a second chance at life. To join, you only need to be between the ages of 18 to 60, willing to donate to any patient in need, and meet the health guidelines. A contribution box will be available at the event, but contributions also can be made online at www.bethematchfoundation. org/goto/jerryphillips. To join, give or volunteer with Be The Match, contact Rebecca
Mathis at rmathis@nmdp.org or 380-6036. Atlantic Constructors is helping sponsor the Be The Match event. Virginia Blood Service will be holding a Blood Drive at the same time. Donors must be at least 16 years old, with parental permission. To sign up for the blood drive, visit www.vablood.org. For more information, contact Bonnie Phillips, the blood drive sponsor, at 840-0710 or Darlene Lathrop at Lathropfamily@yahoo. com.
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This seminar will help decipher all that obscure information on the fertilizer bag, and help participants figure out what type and how much fertilizer they actually need. Alternatives to Turf: What to Plant Where Grass Won’t Grow will be presented at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 17, at Chester Library. Expert gardeners will suggest a variety of groundcovers for difficult areas. All seminars are free and are open to the public. Registration is suggested, as seating is limited. For more information, or to register, call 751-4401.
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The Chesterfield County Office of Cooperative Extension is offering county residents a series of free seminars to learn how to cope with common gardening challenges. Great Perennial Choices for the Garden will be presented at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 14, at Midlothian Library at 521 Coalfield Road. Discover perennials proven to be successful for Chesterfield gardens. Two programs are scheduled this month in Chester. All About Fertilizing will be presented at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 14, at Chester Library.
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Annual Free to Breathe run/walk set for March 10 CONTRIBUTED REPORT
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rom Los Angeles to Atlanta to Richmond, Free to Breathe® event participants across the country will walk, run, stretch and tee off this year to make a difference in the lives of those impacted by lung cancer through the National Lung Cancer Partnership’s research, education and awareness programs. Richmond-area residents will have their chance to join the movement on March 10 at the second annual Free to Breathe® Richmond 5K Run/ Walk and Memorial Walk at Innsbrook Corporate Center in Glen Allen. The run/walk will rally the community to create change and help defeat lung cancer, the leading cause of cancer
death of men and women in Virginia. According to the American Cancer Society, about 5,670 Virginians will be diagnosed with lung cancer this year and about 4,100 Virginians will lose their lives to the disease this year. Despite the fact that lung cancer takes the lives of nearly 160,000 Americans each year, Free to Breathe® organizers said lung cancer research is underfunded compared with other major cancers, which has slowed the development of new treatments. In response, Free to Breathe® supporters and participants are creating communities of hope by raising awareness of the disease and funds that can fuel advances in detection and treatment
– and save lives. “Free to Breathe® is about putting one foot in front of the other to create change in the lives of those impacted by lung cancer,” Allison Parrish of Chesterfield said. “I encourage everyone in Richmond to join this movement that will help bring the attention and funding to lung cancer that it desperately needs.” The National Lung Cancer Partnership started the Free to Breathe® event series with a single 5K run and walk in Philadelphia in 2006. Since then, the event series has raised more than $5.6 million with 100 percent of the net proceeds dedicated to making a difference for everyone affected by lung cancer and to directly funding programs
of change. In 2012, 40 events across the country will unite thousands of families, friends, neighbors and coworkers, bringing hope to those touched by the disease. Those who aren’t able to participate in a local event can join the National Walk Week – “Your Walk, Your Way, Your Day” – from Nov. 3 through Nov. 9. Supporters can gather on sidewalks in their neighborhoods, nearby parks or on streets throughout their town to walk in spirit with others across the country who have joined the movement to defeat lung cancer. To register, donate, sponsor or volunteer for a Free to Breathe® event, visit www. FreetoBreathe.com.
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urves International, recognizing the increasing need for donations at local food banks, kicked off the 2012 Curves Food Drive on March 1 with a challenge to all Curves Clubs to meet or exceed last year’s donations. Each club, including Curves of Richmond, is asking its members to donate bags of non-perishable food or cash throughout the month of March to support their local community food bank. Curves of Richmond also will waive the joining fee for new members who bring in a bag of non-perishable
food or donate $30 to their local food bank from March 12–25. “Curves of Richmond is committed to supporting the health and well-being of our members, so the food drive is a natural extension of that commitment to the whole community,” said a Curves of Richmond staff member. “Many families are struggling with basic expenses and need some help to make ends meet. Our food drive gives our members a way to reach out and support their neighbors.” With a theme of “Good for your body and your soul,” this year’s drive encourages Curves members to feel doubly good about
themselves as they make time to exercise for good health and take time to help others in the community with a donation of nutritious food. Local Curves clubs also may qualify to win cash prizes for their local food banks. Curves International will award cash prizes to the clubs that collect the most food, the clubs that show the greatest increase in donations over the 2011 food drive, and to two additional clubs randomly selected from all the clubs who enter the contest. “We would love to see all of our clubs top their donation levels from last
year,” said Curves founder Diane Heavin. “But the main goal of our annual drive is to enlist the help of our members in restocking the shelves of local food pantries across the country. We also hope that new members will take this opportunity to give back to their local communities as they join our Curves community.” For more information about Curves of Richmond, located at 9722 Midlothian Tpk., and the 2012 Curves Food Drive, contact a Curves of Richmond staff member at 327-5030 or dvddhill@ yahoo.com. For more information about Curves, visit www. curves.com.
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eterinary Emergency and Specialty Center of Richmond, which has an urgent care location at 2460 Colony Crossing Place in Midlothian, is a finalist for the second annual American Animal Hospital AssociationAccredited Referral Practice of the Year Award. VESC also has cancer treatment offices at 3312 W. Cary St. in Richmond. The center is competing with Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital in Wheat Ridge, Colo., for the award, which will be presented during the AAHA Denver (Colo.) 2012 Yearly Conference on Thursday, March 15. “AAHA believes that the success of a veterinary practice depends on the entire team working together to provide excellent care for pets and their people,” Mike Cavanaugh, DVM, DABVP, AAHA executive director and chief executive officer, said. “The practices selected as our finalists are staffed by high-performing veterinary teams who demonstrate a passionate commitment to veterinary excellence.” Accreditation is a voluntary commitment practices make to their clients and patients, and AAHA is the only organization in the U.S. and Canada that accredits companion animal hospitals based on standards that
the community,” Rogers said. Included in the plan is a lakeside 450seat amphitheatre with an adjoining headframe with pulley structure recognizing the site’s historical significance of Middle Shaft, one of the country’s first and most successful coalmines. There also are plans for a three-acre historical park surrounding the site of Midlothian’s famous Pump Shaft. “Tonight is really a night to celebrate and showcase an extraordinary development in the community that represents our mining history and maintains the village concept,” Rogers said. “The developers of this project are also the founders of the Midlothian Mines Park. They’ve drawn off the mining character and history of Midlothian for the architectural style that they are using,” he added. Rogers said the project is a major step in realizing the village concept in Midlothian. “It realigns the heart of Midlothian.
This is very much in keeping with the village concept. It features high quality architecture, walkable spaces that are approximate to each other and other public facilities like the library and the YMCA.” The project was developed in conjunction with Woolfolk Construction Inc. “It’s a different unique project in that it not only has a suburban feel, it also has an urban feel and it also has a sense of community,” Kyle Woolfolk said. “It’s very pedestrian user-friendly. It has a park-like setting right in front of the library.” Construction began on the project about 18 months ago. The WCBA began seven years ago to create and promote a strong and vital business community. In addition to the bi-monthly socials, the group also holds networking breakfasts on alternating months at Village Bank.
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MONDAY, MARCH 12 Breath Matters will meet from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at Kraus Auditorium CJW Chippenham Hospital. Breath Matters is a Central Virginia support group for those who suffer from chronic lung diseases — COPD, pulmonary fibrosis, lung cancer, emphysema, etc. Speaker: Dr. Leonard, Pulmonologist, Veteran Affairs, VA Hospital Richmond. The topic discussed will be “COPD and Emphysema — New Paradigms for an Old Disease.” Free valet parking and refreshments provided by Health First Medical. Call Russell Glover at 378-0628 for more information or visit online at www.breathmatters.org.
online at southportassociation. com. The deadline to RSVP is Thursday, March 8.
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 Midlothian. For more information, go to http://www. bmw-lions.org and http://www. blandfoundation.org/. For more information, go to http://www. bmw-lions.org and http://www. blandfoundation.org/.
TUESDAY, MARCH 20 TUESDAY, MARCH 13 The Greater Southport Business Association will present “Spring into Action to Grow Your Business,” a networking luncheon and trade show, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Koger Center at 1021 Koger Center Blvd. in Richmond. Those interested in promoting their services or products to business leaders can call LaTika Lee at 640-7378 to reserve a display booth. The exhibit fee is $100 and includes lunch. Advance registration is $15 for members and $20 for non-members. The cost at the door is $20 for members and $25 for non-members. Pre-register
The Salisbury Garden Club 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.
WEEKLY TUESDAYS Overeaters Anonymous Group #51606 meets at 2 p.m. each Tuesday at Central Baptist Church located at 1510 Courthouse Rd., Richmond (Mission House in rear of church). For more informa-
tion, 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.
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 3055100 or e-mail jamesvnsn@ yahoo.com.
The Chesterfield County Public Library is holding its annual Writers’ Workshop from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 10, at Meadowdale Library at 4301 Meadowdale Blvd. in Richmond Aspiring and experienced writers will participate in workshops designed to
The Greater Southport Business Association will present “Spring into Action to Grow Your Business,” a networking luncheon and trade show, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, March 13, at the Holiday Inn Koger Center at 1021 Koger Center Blvd. in Richmond. Those interested in promoting their services or products to business lead-
The Al-Anon meeting Awaken to Hope held each Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at St John Neumann Catholic Church located at 2480 Batterson Rd. in Powhatan. Pastor James C. Vinson of Resources for Life is holding services from 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursdays at St. Matthias Episcopal Church, 11300 West Huguenot Rd., Midlothian. For more information, call 3055100 or e-mail jamesvnsn@ yahoo.com.
ers can call LaTika Lee at 640-7378 to reserve a display booth. The exhibit fee is $100 and includes lunch. Advance registration is $15 for members and $20 for non-members. The cost at the door is $20 for members and $25 for non-members. Pre-register online at southportassociation.com. The deadline to RSVP is today (Thursday, March 8).
New Virginians club to have monthly luncheon on March 14 The New Virginians, a club for women new to the Richmond area in the last two years, will have its monthly luncheon at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 14, at Jefferson Lakeside Country Club at 1700 Lakeside Ave. in Richmond. March is “Friendship Month” for the club this year, with several activities planned for members. The cost for the luncheon is $25.
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answer questions and tackle common concerns such as writer’s block and character development. The $25 fee includes a morning and afternoon session, and box lunch. Registration is limited to the first 75 registrants. For more information, including registration forms, visit library.chesterfield.gov.
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go above and beyond state regulations. The AAHA Standards of Accreditation, viewed as the standard of veterinary excellence, contain more than 900 individual standards, divided into 18 major sections. These areas of focus include patient care and pain management, surgery, pharmacy, laboratory, exam facilities, medical records, cleanliness, emergency services, dental care, diagnostic imaging, anesthesiology, and continuing education. Only 15 percent of all small animal hospitals in the U.S. have achieved accreditation by the Association. To maintain accredited status, these must continue to be evaluated regularly by AAHA. For more information on VESC, call the Midlothian location at 744-9800 or the Richmond office at 353-9000. About AAHA Established in 1933, the American Animal Hospital Association is the only organization that accredits veterinary practices throughout the U.S. and Canada for dedication to high standards of veterinary care. About 3,200 AAHA-accredited practices pass regular reviews of AAHA’s stringent accreditation standards that cover patient care, client service and medical protocols. For pet care information, or referral to an AAHA-accredited practice, visit HealthyPet.com.
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groundwork for a village overlay district that features design and architectural standards and a trend toward less density. Garner said many people are responsible for the culmination of a project like Millworks. He cited the efforts of former supervisor Maury Sullivan and current planning commissioner Reuben Waller. When complete, the 13 buildings at The Millworks will occupy 12 acres and offer almost 150,000 square feet of office space. There is also a retail component to the project. “Our plan does feature retail, but that will be years down the road,” Garner said. WCBA president Paul Rogers said the Millworks is just another example of a vital and growing business environment in the Midlothian area. “It’s one of the most exciting and high quality office developments in the entire area and will be a focal point for
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Moye helps deliver Cosby's first state indoor track title By JIm mCConnEll jmcconnell@midlothianexchange.com
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he ran a blazing anchor leg on Cosby High’s first-place 3,200 relay the previous day. She set a facility record at Hampton’s Boo Williams Sportsplex in winning the 1,600 just a couple hours earlier. But when it came time to start the 3,200 at the Group AAA state indoor track-and-field championships, Megan Moye found herself with tears in her eyes. The Titans’ senior distance standout knew she’d be at a disadvantage against the fresh legs of Lake Braddock’s Sophie Chase, who beat her at the state cross country meet en route to earning all-America honors last fall. Moye knew it was going to be painful, pushing her body in a two-mile race so soon after completing the mile. But she also knew what was at stake
– Cosby’s chance to claim its first state girls team title – and knew there was no way the Titans would be able to knock off defending champion Western Branch without her finishing at or near the front. Cosby coach Bryan Still gently asked Moye to just go out and do her best. Her father had the same message. She did that and more, coming from behind over the final 800 meters and passing Chase before sprinting to a victory she called “a miracle” and shattering her own facility record by more than 12 seconds. “I was more focused on the team title. We’ve been working so hard and I knew how much everybody wanted it,” she said. “When I crossed the finish line, I knew I had done all I could to get points for the team and it was a great feeling.” Moye’s two individual wins and one relay gold netted 30 points and
put Cosby in position to win the team championship with a victory in the 1,600 relay. De’Nisha Smith, Gina D’Orazio and Molly Novak did their part by putting the Titans out in front in the final relay, then Alexandria Moseley delivered a strong finishing kick of her own to beat Bethel’s Maya Moore to the finish line. As Cosby’s girls saw Moseley cross the stripe in first place, they realized the state title was theirs and broke into an impromptu celebration that featured huge smiles, even bigger hugs and more than a few tears. “We were all freaking out,” Moye recalled. The Titans finished with 54 points -- four more than runner-up Western Branch – to earn their school’s third state team championship (Cosby’s cheer squad has won the last two
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Senior megan moye earned 30 points as Cosby's girls track team claimed its first state championship.
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Former Cosby High guards Jaylen Hinton (left) and nick Coppola squared off last week when Trinity visited Benedictine in the VIS quarterfinals.
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Titans' furious rally ends in disappointing loss to Benedictine By JIm mCConnEll jmcconnell@midlothianexchange.com
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ven though it came in a losing cause, Trinity Episcopal’s boys basketball players took some valuable lessons from their first meeting with Benedictine in late January. Mostly, the Titans learned a lot about themselves. They learned that they could keep their composure in the face of Benedictine’s boisterous student section. They learned they could hang with the Cadets despite being undersized at four of the five positions. They learned they had the resiliency to take Benedictine’s best punch and bounce back to force overtime. So when Trinity’s bus pulled up
outside the venerable Memorial Gymnasium Wednesday evening, the Titans didn’t wonder if they’d be able to knock off Benedictine and advance to the final four of the Virginia Independent Schools state tournament. “Last time, we hoped to win. No disrespect to Benedictine, but this time we expected to win,” a disappointed Trinity coach Rick Hamlin said after the Cadets escaped with a 52-50 victory. Just as it did during the teams’ regular-season meeting, when it scored the first 10 points of the game, Trinity got off to a flying start and led 15-7 at the end of the first quarter. “They were expected to win. They get all the headlines. We knew we didn’t have anything to
lose, so we came out focused and ready,” Trinity’s Torey Burston said. In keeping with the eerily familiar script, the host Cadets rallied to dominate the middle two quarters and took a 15-point lead into the final period. Once again, Trinity dug deep and rallied. Behind guards Burston, Jaylen Hinton and Josh Brown, the Titans outscored Benedictine 21-8 in the fourth quarter. Hinton’s 3-pointer from the top of the key brought Trinity within two points with 2.6 seconds left, but the Titans were out of timeouts and the Cadets didn’t have to touch the ball again before the remaining time elapsed. “Trinity doesn’t give up,” Benedictine coach Sean McAloon
told the Richmond Times-Dispatch. “They play with an extreme amount of fight. They play the whole 32 minutes. They made a run. We had to limp across. “At this point, we don’t care if it’s a one-point win, a free throw, or a layup. It’s a win.” VCU-bound Midlothian resident Jordan Burgess led all scorers with 18 points and added seven rebounds for Benedictine (27-4), which fell 51-48 to Episcopal in the state semifinals. Ryan Burnett added 15 points, six rebounds and three assists for the Cadets. Hinton paced Trinity (20-7) with 16 points. Brown, a freshman, finished with 12 points trinitY p7
Each week, the Midlothian Exchange will track the progress of Chesterfield native Denny Hamlin as he pursues his first NASCAR Sprint Cup championship last week: Hamlin earned his first victory with new crew chief Darian Grubb, easily outdistancing Kevin Harvick and Greg Biffle to take the checkered flag at the Subway Fresh Fit 500 at Phoenix. It was Hamlin's 18th career Sprint Cup win. Where he stands: After a fourth-place finish in the seasonopening Daytona 500 and his win in the desert, Hamlin leads the Sprint Cup points standings by six over Biffle and eight over Harvick. Up next: The series moves on to the bright lights of Las Vegas. Qualifying will take place Friday afternoon and the green flag will fly Sunday at 3 p.m.
new head football coach and new wrestling program will be among the athletic changes next school year at Trinity Episcopal School. Former assistant coach Sam Mickens will inherit the head football reins from Eric Gobble, who posted a 21-49 mark in seven seasons, including 2-8 this past fall. Mickens, a native Richmonder, will also continue to serve as baseball coach and teach History. Trinity brought back football in 2005, under Gobble, after dropping the sport in 1989. “I’m very proud of Trinity’s athletic program and how strong and successful it has become under the leadership of Eric Gobble,” said Trinity Headmaster Tom Aycock. The Titans’ best seasons under Gobble were 5-5 in both 2007 and 2010. “Eric has done an excellent job in rebuilding the football program and I can’t think of anyone else more capable of rebuilding Trinity wrestling,” said Aycock. Gobble, who also serves as Trinity's athletic director, will re-introduce wrestling to the private school and coach the sport himself. The new Estes Center will serve as home for Titans’ practices and matches. Trinity offered wrestling from 1982 to 1998. “I believe starting a wrestling program is where I’m most needed now and where I can make the biggest impact,” said Gobble. With the addition of wrestling, Trinity now offers all sports sponsored by the Virginia Independent School Athletic Association.
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Oakton, the No.1 team in the state, used one last surge in the final minutes to defeat Monacan 73-65 on Friday night in the Group AAA quarterfinals at Robinson Secondary School. While Oakton (30-0) advanced to the state semifinals Wednesday at the Siegel Center, Monacan closes its season with a record of 24-6. “We came here to win and that didn’t happen,” Monacan coach Larry Starr said. “But we proved that we can CHiefs p7
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Members of the championship Varsity A team were (Front row, left to right): Isaac Roberts, Jed Londrey, Garrett Allen, Ben Greer, Jace Mallory and Matthew Nelson. (Back row, left to right): Coach Greer, William Simopoulos, Lawrence Jewett, Alex Carrington, Kellan Dwyer, Coach Allen, Stephen Geisz, Will Michael and Coach Londrey.
St. Michael’s Episcopal School’s Varsity A and Junior Varsity A basketball teams topped off their seasons with 2 point victory wins in the Benedictine Youth League Championship games. The Varsity A team coached by St. Michael’s parents, E. G. Allen, Hal Greer and Jef Londrey defeated St. Edwards. The Junior Varsity A team coached by Ed Fraher, Mike Barock and Ed Hubbard defeated St. Bridget’s.
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and Burston pulled down a game-high eight rebounds in addition to his 10 points. Nathan Swift scored eight points and provided a muchneeded paint presence for the Titans, who have persevered despite losing leading scorer Khris Lane to suspension. “We knew they were bigger, but we knew there were things we could do,” Burston said. Burston, Trinity’s sparkplug point guard, dealt with severe cramping in his legs after playing all 32 minutes and keying the Titans’ attack on both ends of the floor. Hinton left the game briefly in the second half, but only because he had blood on his arm after battling for position in the paint with the much larger Burgess. Trailing 44-29 at the end of the third quarter, Trinity’s guards picked up the pace considerably and resumed the attacking style that had been so successful in the opening period.
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Members of the championship Junior Varsity A team were (Front row, left to right): Will Hamilton, Reed Bundy, Mark George Kukoski, Maddison Furman and John Godfrey. (Second row, left to right): Kent Dickey, Matthew Kessler, Patrick Hineline, Jack Hyde, Zach Shumate and Wit Ferrell. (Third row): Coaches Hubbard, Barock and Fraher.
compete with anyone in the state.” Oakton started the second quarter on an 8-0 run. The Cougars consistently built leads, but Monacan kept coming back. “I’m happy with their intensity,” Starr said. “Good teams are going to get runs. We fought back every time.” Monacan’s Gabby Harris, who led her team with 22 points, hit a layup with 4:14 remaining to tie the game at 56. Then Oakton scored the next nine points. Monacan
The Titans outscored Benedictine by a combined 21 points in the first and fourth quarters. The Cadets dominated the middle periods by 23, accounting for the two-point final margin. “If it was a tennis match, it would be two sets to two,” Hamlin noted with a smile. “Unfortunately, that’s not how they keep score in basketball.” Once again, the final score left Trinity’s players and coaches with broken hearts as they walked off Coach Rut Court with a loss that just as easily could’ve been a win. “Two points … you can’t get a much worse feeling than that,” Burston said. Added Hinton: “Benedictine has dominated this area for years. We want to beat them so bad. They know we can beat them. We know we can beat them. “But until the scoreboard says Trinity won, the doubters are going to say it was a close game, but [Benedictine] probably played bad. That hurts.” didn’t have enough time to rally again, and Oakton completed all 10 of its free throws in the final minutes. Caroline Coyer scored 25 points for the Cougars; her twin sister, Katherine, added 22. Monacan struggled to stop their outside shots. Oakton overwhelmed Monacan on the boards, outrebounding the Chiefs 41-19. The Cougars had the height advantage, starting three players 5-foot-10 or taller. Monacan had none. Raven Williams added 18 points for the Chiefs. Micaela Parson had nine points.
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