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Henricus park commemorates 1622 Va. Indian Offensive Event details Opechancanough’s coordinated military operation when they least expected it after memorizing the daily schedules irginia history buffs that the Citie of Henricus folwill be captivated lowed. on Saturday, March “Opechancanough is pretty 24, when Henricus much the leading military war Historical Park presents its Com- captain among the Powhatan memoration of the March 1622 tribes at that time,” Pagano said. Virginia Indian Offensive. “He is a brother of Powhatan, The event will disclose details and he is not the next in line to about Native American leader take over from Powhatan when Opechancanough’s coordinated he dies in 1618, but, because he military offensive that happened is an influential war leader, he at the Citie of Henricus during took control with a war effort in the aforementioned month. 1622.” Since 2007, John Pagano has “In my estimation, he was the been the historical interpretation first great native military leader supervisor at Henricus Historiin Anglo-American history. The cal Park. He leads the team of benchmark was set with him and historical interpreters who will his organization and implemenconvey the information about tation of his 1622 attacks, which the skirmish to park visitors on were brilliant in their concepSaturday. tion.” Opechancanough, who was On Saturday, a guided boat famed Native American tribal tour will happen aboard the Dischief Powhatan’s brother, also covery Barge II. While members was a brilliant military strategist of Henricus’ educational departwho slaughtered the colonists. ment give a historical talk, Capt. That is, as Pagano said, he took the opportunity to attack them HENRICUS page 2
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he Cosby Titan Band earned a unanimous Superior rating at the VBODA State Concert Festival on March 10. The band, in its sixth year of existence, captured this top rating and was praised by the adjudicators for their musicianship, artistry, technique, attention to detail, and discipline. A Superior is the highest of five rating levels that are awarded to school bands in the Commonwealth of Virginia. In addition, the judges have 28 individual captions to evaluate the band from, and 28 of those 28 captions were graded as an “A,” with six being “A+.” This is the band’s sixth consecutive Superior rating at this event. By virtue of this achievement, and by virtue of the unanimous Superior rating received in October at the State Marching Festival, the Titan Band is a Commonwealth of Virginia Honor
Band for the 2011-12 school year, making it amongst the state’s elite programs. This is the third consecutive year for this honor for the Titans. The Titan Band will be leading the Disney Main Street Electric Light Parade at the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World on March 30. This is Walt Disney World’s most sought-after performance opportunity and the band was selected for this honor through a competitive screening process. The Titan Band will be presenting its “6th Annual Concert of the Titan Band” at 7:30 p.m. on Friday May 18. This show is a “Hollywoodstyled” band concert and will feature as Master of Ceremonies local Meteorologist Mike Goldberg. The guest soloist will be Alan Chez, the trumpet player on the David Letterman Show. Tickets will be on sale the week of the show. Earl Shaffer is the director of the Cosby High School Band.
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he pool is open. That was the prevailing message at last week’s ribbon cutting for the Collegiate School Aquatic Center located in Chesterfield County. The $22 million facility features an Olympic-tested state-of-the-art competition pool and should provide the impetus for Richmond to take the next step when it comes to aquatic competition. The facility is the joint effort of and will be home to Collegiate School swimming, Poseidon Swimming, Trinity High School, Sports Backers and the Richmond Kickers and will provide valuable pool time for local students and residents. Five years ago, a group of aquatics enthusiasts began forming a vision for a worldclass swimming center in the Richmond area. Those humble beginnings formed the nucleus of what would become the Greater Richmond Aquatics Partnership (GRAP) headed by community activist Bobby Ukrop. Ukrop used his previous experience in community projects to help make the dream a reality. “The seeds of my involvement and understanding of how you could do things like this was The Diamond in 1984,” he said. AQUATIC page 2
Dodgeball tournament helps students to travel abroad Baptist Church Student Ministry’s Special Correspondent Dodgeball Tournament on Friday ow can flying flurries and Saturday, March 23-24, at Bon of playground balls Air Baptist Church. help an assembly of loThe event is a fundraiser to cal youngsters journey help finance the teenagers’ mission to Atlanta, Ga., and Singapore trips. later this year? Scores of playMatt Jordan, the minister who ers will avoid, catch and hurl the supervises the Student Ministry at spongy spheres for charity when Bon Air Baptist Church, organized they participate in the Bon Air the tournament. BY KOREY HUGHES
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From Saturday, June 30, to Saturday, July 7, the Student Ministry will attend Mission: Atlanta, which will give the group the opportunity to service an Atlanta-area homeless shelter and provide bible study to families there. The group also has planned a future expedition to Singapore, DODGEBALL page 3
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Top: GRAP president Bobby Ukrop promised this was only the beginning for the Aquatics Center and its future role in the Richmond area. Middle: National swimming competitor Claire Donahue and Olympian Katie Hoff signed autographs for all comers at the GRAP dedication of the center. Bottom: A hearty group of spectators cheered as the pool was officially opened.
Rock and Roll Dance raises funds for Lucy Corr Village’s dental clinic at the Cultural Center of India in Chester. harity events can someEarnings from the event will times be stodgy and benefit Lucy Corr Village’s denformal affairs, but it’s a tal clinic. The Chesterfield-based welcome change when facility needs $94,000 to modernize a fundraiser gives its patrons the its services, and the dance is the chance to kick up their heels. That’s organization’s primary opportunity the inspiration behind the Lucy to raise those funds. Corr Foundation’s 3rd annual Rock Since 2010, Debra Marlow has and Roll Dance fundraiser that will DANCE page 3 be presented on Friday, March 23,
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who want a scholarship.” So, why did the Murray family decide or prospective students, it can to host the occasion at their home? be hard to get a first-person Murray said that most of the meet-ups perspective about an out-oftake place at the alumni residences. state college or university. And, “Eighty percent of them are held in short of traveling to a school to see it, it people’s homes,” Murray said. “And, can be hard to know whether an educa- technically, the meet-and-greet is for tional institution will be a good fit. students who have already been acMeet-and-greet opportunities hosted cepted.” by former alumni can provide those “This is a way that they can talk to pupils with the information they need alumni, the central office will send us to decide which college to choose. That literature, we have ice cream and hot way they can know if a school sounds dogs, their parents come, and they have like it will be a smart choice before lots of questions. We’re trying to push making a trip there. them over the edge to get them to come Fortunately for high school students to Georgia Tech.” who are considering a stint at GeorBut Murray said that students who gia Tech, there will be an upcoming haven’t made a decision can still attend opportunity to meet Ty and Wanda as long as they contact him in advance. Murray, Midlothian residents who also And when he reflected on his college exare Georgia Tech alumni, and receive perience, he said his time there helped information about the college. him to pursue his dream to become an Murray, who graduated from Georengineer. gia Tech in 1982, is the vice president of “What Georgia Tech offered me was the Richmond chapter of the Geora very challenging academic program, gia Tech Network, which is the local but it’s consistently ranked in the top division of the Georgia Tech Alumni 10,” Murray said. “It also has 400 acres Association. In May, he will take over as set apart for the school, so you’re in a the club’s president. big city, but there is a campus all on its “The Georgia Tech Network is a own.” compilation of local alumni in major Not only did Ty and Wanda attend cities across America,” Murray said. Georgia Tech, but their daughters Dani“Our job is to make sure that we elle and Nicole also graduated from the network together as Georgia Tech school. But Murray maintains that his alumni, but we also want to make sure offspring went to the school without that we’re attracting new students, being pressured. seeking talent and looking for those “My daughters wanted to go to BY KOREY HUGHES Special Correspondent
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Mallory Moore and Brian Seal plan June 1 wedding
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ickie Moore of Chester and Richard and Michelle Moore of Clearfield, Utah, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Mallory Kendall, to Brian Dayton Seal, both of Lakewood, Colo. Mallory is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Jones of Virginia Beach and the late Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Moore of Chesterfield. Brian is the son of Eileen and Todd Morrissett of Midlothian and Steve Seal of Moseley. He is the grandson of Mrs. Kimiko McCoy of Colorado Springs and Hopewell, the late First Sergeant Harold McCoy (retired) of Hopewell, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Seal of Prince George. Mallory and Brian are graduates of the Math & Science High School at Clover Hill and Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Mallory holds a degree in biology and is currently a DPT candidate at the University of Colorado, Anschutz School of Medicine. Brian received his degree in chemical engineering and is currently employed as a project manager for DCP Midstream Partners in Denver. A June 1 wedding is planned on the beach at Nags Head, N.C.
FACES meeting March 27 to focus on addiction CONTRIBUTED REPORT
FACES (Family Advocacy Creating Education and Services) will meet from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 27, at 11601 Lucks Lane, Midlothian. The program will focus on addiction and feature a documentary produced by HBO. Issues to be addressed include: What is addiction? How can we understand relapse and how families can help with recovery? The group will discuss how the underlying disor-
ders such as anxiety, depression or trauma are factors that can lead to addiction or relapse. Video interviews with Kathleen Brady, M.D./Ph .D., and Nora Volkow, M.D. , will explain the necessity of treating mental disorders and addiction simultaneously. They also stress the brain’s enormous capacity to recover with the right comprehensive treatments. For more information, call 378-0035 or visit www. FACESVA.org.
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AQUATIC from page 1 “It taught me the value of collaboration.” Ukrop’s son Rob was already working with Kickers on a 22-acre tract adjacent to the eventual site of the aquatics center. “We had a total of 46 acres, so we thought why not a build a sports complex close to the city,” Ukrop said. “Today’s a day to celebrate,” Ukrop said on Tuesday, March 13. “We have great strategic partners and we think we have something that the public will respond to and they will take advantage of the great facilities here.” In addition tot the 50meter eight-lane Myrtha Pool from the 2008 Olympic trials, the 54,000-square-foot facility features a therapy pool with two underwater treadmills and a 25-yard warm water pool for lessons. There’s also room for 700
HENRICUS from page 1 Mike Ostrander will pilot the craft down the James River. “As I understand it, the boat tour will try to cover a couple of natural hot spots and the historical places that witnessed the attacks,” Pagano said. And after the candlelight tours end, light refreshments will be served in the tavern while experts answer questions about the site. Later in the day, candlelight tours of the property will include a dramatic rendering of the events that occurred shortly after the March 1622 assault. Henri-
Georgia Tech from going to our meetings, so they sort of drifted that way,” Murray said. “My youngest daughter turned down scholarships from three other schools because she wanted the best engineering education.” Murray said he is willing to answer any questions that expectant Georgia Tech students might have on Saturday. At the same time, Murray, who has worked for major companies in the past including Lockheed-Martin, McDonnell-Douglass and Phillip-Morris before he retired in December 2011, suggests that parents groom their children for scientific careers. “I think that the world is becoming more technical,” Murray said. “Because of that, I favor engineering and the technical side because the current underemployment in the country is because we don’t have enough technical people.” “There’s a lot of high-paying jobs and a shortage of people to fill them. So, when kids are drawn to something in the technical field, it’ll have some advantages, but they should also try to pick the school that gives them the best value for the money, and Georgia Tech is very affordable.” The Georgia Tech Network Meetand-Greet will take place from 3 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, March 24, at the home of Ty and Wanda Murray at 2200 Lastingham Drive in Midlothian. To register, call Ty Murray at 3141165 or e-mail him at tudbbs2@aol.com
spectators and other amenities, including a community room and locker facilities. Those lessons are a major component of GRAP’s vision for the future. They plan to use the facility to make sure every second grader in the area can swim by the year 2020. GRAP executive director Adam Kennedy said the center is s community resource to promote water safety, health and fitness as well as competitive swimming. “The Collegiate School Aquatics Center is open to area residents of all ages and will primarily be available for community use with less than 20 percent of the pool being used for competitive swimming,” Kennedy said. Olympian Katie Hoff and national swimmer Claire Donahue entertained a steady line of fans that waited patiently for an autographed photo. Both girls have experi-
ence in the Myrtha Pool. “It’s a great facility and we’re happy to be here,” Donahue said. In addition to the aquatics center, Ukrop Park features seven soccer fields. “Currently, we have two artificial turf and five natural turf fields. This will be the second largest area for soccer fields in the area,” said Kenneth Piazza of the Richmond Kickers. GRAP officials were joined by local dignitaries and officials at the dedication ceremony. Secretary of Commerce Kim Cheng was joined on the stage by head of Collegiate School Keith Evans and others, including Poseidon president Mary Doswell, Jon Lugbill of the Sports Backers and Rob Ukrop. Jim Holland, who serves the Dale District on the Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors, represented
county government and said the project will represent an economic magnet for his district. “This is a tremendous boom for Chesterfield in terms of the location of this facility,” Holland said. “It will attract hundreds of thousands of people from all up and down the East Coast and will mean more dollars in Chesterfield County.” Holland said there’s a trickle down economic effect from projects like this that center on sports tourism. “These tourists eat in our restaurants and spend money at our hotels. They use our shopping outlets. It means more visitors and more dollars,” he said. He also didn’t discount the value of the facility to the community. “This is a place where our children can learn how to swim, so it’s a big plus for us all around.”
cus Historical Park staff and volunteers will carry out the presentation. “The candlelight tours are going to be a very candid dramatization (of what) happened the night after the 1622 attacks,” Pagano said. “The defensive was led by Alice Proctor, the wife of John Proctor who was in England at the time.” But why have the events of the March 1622 Virginia Indian Offensive been documented less often than other similar happenings in Virginia’s history? The raid didn’t help to facilitate relations between colonists and Europeans, which likely
doomed the occasion to obscurity. “I think it’s a case where it’s a very dark chapter in the common heritage between the English who planted roots here and the Powhatan people who existed here,” Pagano said. “That dark chapter got into the blood of people, the English were quite vengeful and bloodthirsty against the Powhatans who killed men, women and children that day, and it affected European and Indian relations from then on.” The Commemoration of the March 1622 Virginia Indian Offensive will be presented from 10 a.m. to 5
p.m. on Saturday, March 24, at Henricus Historical Park at 251 Henricus Park Road in Chester. The event’s rain date is Sunday, March 25. General admission is free for Henricus Foundation patrons, $8 for adults and $6 for children ages 3 to 12. Boat tours aboard the Discovery Barge II will take place at 1, 2 and 3 p.m. Tickets for the boat tours are $25 per person, and they include admission to the historic site. The candlelight tours will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. For more information, call 318-8728 or visit www. henricus.org.
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.
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12700 block of Oak Lake Court Unknown suspect/s smashed out the window to the victim’s 12300 Deerhurst Drive work van and items were stolen. Suspect/s damaged two rear windows in an attempt to gain entry into the residence. At this Mar. 2 time nothing has been reported 13500 block of East stolen. Boundary Road Item was stolen from the back Mar. 2 of a pickup truck. 13700 block of Thorngate Road Suspect/s forced entry through Feb. 29 a rear window and stole prop1500 block of Oldbury Road erty from inside. Suspect/s forced entry through a rear window and stole prop13600 block of Danbury Drive erty from the victim’s residence. Suspect/s attempted to gain
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Providence Middle School students planned a two-week donation drive to collect items for donation to Caritas.
Providence Middle School presents donated baby items to Caritas family center CONTRIBUTED REPORT
Students enrolled in Family and Consumer Sciences Classes and members from the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) Chapter at Providence Middle School planned and participated in a Community Service project to help needed families with babies in a Homeless Family Center. The selected center was Caritas located in Central Richmond. Students planned a two-week
DANCE from page 1 been the executive director of the Lucy Corr Foundation. She also is the organizer of the Rock and Roll Dance. “Lucy Corr Foundation supports Lucy Corr Village, which is a continuing care community,� Marlow said. “With this particular dance, all of the proceeds go to the dental clinic, which the foundation supports, and we have a $47,000 one-to-one challenge grant that we’re trying to match.� As Marlow said, the proceeds from the Rock and Roll Dance event will go towards matching a challenge grant that will be provided by the Mary Morton Parsons Foundation. Once that target has been met, the dental clinic will be able to purchase stateof-the-art tools to replace its more antiquated apparatuses. “We believe that in order to provide the best services, we need to modernize it and we’ve been seeking grant funds to do that,� Marlow said. “It’s still operational currently – and we continue
school-wide donation drive to collect a variety of baby item essentials for families with infants and toddlers in Caritas. Included in the drive was a collection of loss change in decorated baby bottle banks during lunches. The drive was successful with a collection of six filled boxes of clothes, accessories of bath, feeding and playing activities and food. A trip to Caritas was taken on Feb. 17 to present a check for $120 and
to operate it – but we want to attract volunteer dentists who are accustomed to 21st century equipment.� This year, the dance encountered an additional hurdle, which makes community participation even more essential than before. For the last two years, the event had a sponsor that single-handedly helped fund the festivities. But, in 2012, the Lucy Corr Foundation will be responsible for both the overhead necessary to sustain the event and its $47,000 match. “Well, we had a patron in our community who thought it was a good idea and volunteered to fund it for the first two years,� Marlow said. “All of the proceeds (that Lucy Corr Foundation received from those events) were profit, because we had a patron.� “It was actually a community member. This year, he still assists us, but we’re on our own for the expenses.� Fortunately, as Marlow said, the event has secured
delivered the decorated boxes. Students and members of FCCLA were informed about the operation of the family center. They were very inquisitive about the center, with several questions pertaining to volunteering and other ways to help those in need. Providence teachers involved in the project include: Venida Adams, Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS) grades 6-8, and Melike Monahan, sixth grade math.
community sponsorships to help the Lucy Corr Foundation to close in on its charitable goal. “We have sponsors, so we have local businesses and supporters who are contributing sponsorships, and that is part of the fundraising,� Marlow said. “The other part is any profit from the tickets sold.� The gathering is considered to provide a great time for participants. Not only will they get an opportunity to help Lucy Corr Village to achieve its goal to renovate its dental clinic, but they also will be able to boogie the night away. The Swing Kings will perform a variety of tunes from days gone by. The evening should be filled with oldies but goodies. “It’s Motown, rock ‘n’ roll, beach music – it’s a variety of music,� Marlow said. “Everyone has a good time, and everyone dances.� “And it doesn’t matter if you don’t have a partner, because people dance together
in small groups. It’s fun and lively entertainment.� The Lucy Corr Foundation’s Rock and Roll Dance will take place from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. on Friday, March 23, at the Cultural Center of India at 6641 Iron Bridge Parkway in Chester. Tickets are $50 each, and admission includes dinner and two adult beverages. Tickets will be available at Lucy Corr Village at 6800 Lucy Corr Boulevard in Chesterfield throughout the day on Thursday, March 22, and on the morning of Friday, March 23. They will not be sold at the door the night of the event. For more information, call 748-1511.
but, before it can make those trips, members need to raise funds to cover expenses. Minors who are between the ages of 12 and 17 will play against each other on Friday, and adults will take over the court on Saturday. But, since some mature players are more experienced than others, the bracket for grown-ups will be separated into social and competitive players. Squads can include six to 10 players, so the different numbers of participants on each side should result in some interesting match-ups. The teams that triumph in the minor, adult social and adult competitive brackets will win prizes, and an award will be given to the best dressed team. Since Bon Air Baptist Church is a faith-based organization, the players who take part in the tournament must follow a strict code of conduct. Rather, participants must exhibit good sportsmanship during the games. Baiting and taunting opponents will not be allowed during the bouts, and foul language will not be tolerated on the court. For that reason, the twoday tournament will be a family-friendly event. That is, if you don’t mind watching children of all ages flinging rubber balls at each other.
Although it’s too late to register for a spot on one of the participating squads, Henry Smith, who is Jordan’s assistant, said an entry fee won’t be charged to spectators. So, viewers who can’t play in the tourney will still be allowed to donate to the Student Ministry’s travel fund if they want to help. “Anything that is collected during the game will go to the Student Ministry,� Smith said. “Concessions and food will be available for sale, and, beyond that, we will accept anything that people want to donate.� The tournament should prove to be an entertaining time that will help a collection of youth realize its goal to continue its mission abroad. If you attend, be sure to watch out for airborne dodgeballs on both days. The Bon Air Baptist Church Student Ministry’s Dodgeball Tournament will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday at Bon Air Baptist Church’s Buford Road Campus Gym at 2531 Buford Road in North Chesterfield. Admission is free for spectators, but donations to the Student Ministry’s travel fund are welcome. For more information, call 272-1475 or go to www.bonairbaptistchurch/dodgeball.
Coupon swap set for March 28 The Chesterfield County Library, along with the Friends of the Chesterfield County Library, will present a coupon workshop and swap on Wednesday, March 28. Tiffany Cutts will share her advice on couponing and budgeting from 6 to 8 p.m.
at Bon Air Library at 9103 Rattlesnake Road. Participants should bring coupons to swap, including expired coupons. Registration is recommended and may be done online at library.chesterfield. gov or by calling 751-CCPL.
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Aquatics center is jewel in county tourism crown BY JIM RIDOLPHI Special Correspondent
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here’s hardly a community in America that hasn’t considered sports tourism as an option to boost revenue in economically trying times. It’s a niche that is providing options for some areas, and is becoming one of the fastest-growing tourist trends in America. It’s a simple theory. After local governments provide the infrastructure – parks, soccer fields, tennis courts, etc. – civic groups and athletic associations schedule local tournaments that attract travel teams from throughout the region. With the recent opening of the Collegiate School Aquatics Center, Chesterfield County is poised to stay ahead of the sports tourism curve. It didn’t happen by accident. Careful planning between economic development officials and other local government agencies have combined to make the county one of the most desirable sites in the region for swimming, softball, baseball, soccer and other sports tournaments. The county hosts annual softball and soccer events and the addition of the aquatics center will provide a year-round comprehensive sports tourism picture for Chesterfield. Attracting these events to the area means dollars being spent in the local community and enhances every aspect of government and citizens’ standard of living by providing increased tax revenues. Travel teams come complete with parents, siblings, grandparents and friends. They stay in local hotels and eat in local restaurants. The new aquatic center, a joint venture with schools and local athlete organizations, is the realization of a dream for swimming enthusiasts in the area. With an Olympic caliber venue, Chesterfield will become the target destination for regional competitions. Ukrop Park also includes seven soccer fields
and two more are slated for the adjacent Stratton Park. With more soccer fields available than any county in the area, Chesterfield will benefit greatly. This type of positive economic environment exists in Chesterfield because county officials took sports tourism seriously and included it as a part of comprehensive economic development. It occurs when local governments work with private citizens to accomplish lofty goals. The Greater Richmond Aquatics Partnership, under the leadership of Bobby Ukrop, deserves great credit for staying the course and realizing an important dream for Chesterfield County and the entire region. GRAP sought partnerships, created associations and tapped in to community resources to make the center a reality. The completed $14 million facility is a testament to the hard work and cooperation of many, including Collegiate and Trinity schools, Sports Backers, Richmond Kickers and Poseidon Swimming. Without the insight of Chesterfield County economic and planning officials, none of this would have been possible. Once again, they displayed an ability to stay above the curve when it comes to attracting sports tourism to the county. An involved regional community solidified a partnership that, once again, proved people united can accomplish great things. GRAP executive director Adam Kennedy told a packed house gathering at the recent Aquatics Center dedication that the new facility is more than just a competition-based complex. Water safety, health and fitness, swimming lessons and other activities are an integral part of the new center’s agenda. For Chesterfield, the new center is an important cog in a varied economic development wheel. For potential swimmers, regional athletes, future investors or businesses, the county’s message mirrors that of the Aquatics Center. Come on in, the water’s fine.
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Top: Club members select their district. Left: Katelyn West presents a feast from the cornucopia. Above: Tributes receive a challenge during the scavenger hunt.
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as the club officers and Sharon Austin, who serves as club sponsor. More than 50 students attended the first meeting and took part in the reaping, cupcakes and games that ended with two winners, Brea Martir and Caitlin Myzie, receiving tickets for the upcoming film. At the next meeting today (Thursday, March 22), the club will hold a Capitol Makeover in preparation for the film opening.
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Children’s Museum finds new place to play in Chesterfield starting this summer CONTRIBUTED REPORT
The Children’s Museum of Richmond has selected a location for its Chesterfield County satellite slated to open this summer. The museum’s new southside home will be in the Winterpock Crossings Shopping Center on Hull Street west of U.S. 288, in close proximity to the Brandermill and Woodlake communities. “Opening a satellite in Chesterfield is a key element of our strategic plan,” said Karen Coltrane, museum president and CEO. “While our market research identified strong demand for our services in the area, the stronger indicator has been our phones ringing off the hook for months with parents wanting to know when they can visit us in Chesterfield.” The Chesterfield location will feature a Main Street area designed to emphasize early learning concepts and promote pretend play and social interaction with a bank, grocery store, diner, veterinarian’s office and a fire station with a real fire truck. One of the main location’s most popular exhibits, a three-dimensional tree from that children can pick “apples,” also will be included. The new location will incorporate a main stage for both performance events and pretend theatre play; an Enchanted Forest toddler area; an Under the Sea area with a water-play station, large climbing structure and a themed train ride; and the museum’s signature art studio. Like the original museum, the satellite is designed for children ages 0 to 8, and it will offer school field trips with museum educators, summer camps and large-scale events like children’s performers, festivals and celebrations. It also houses additional rooms for birthday parties and other private events, and vending machines with healthy snacks. In June 2010, the museum opened a satellite location in Short Pump, making it the first children’s museum in the country to open a second location. In its first year of operation, the Short Pump location saw 130,000 visitors without a decrease in the 230,000 annual visitors at the main location in the City of Richmond. “The Chesterfield satellite will be quite different from the one in Short
Pump,” said Lisa Wingfield Hailey, the museum’s chief operating officer. “Chesterfield will be more like our main location and cater to a wider age range, up to third grade. The exhibits in Short Pump were designed to serve a preschool audience.” The museum developed a branching strategy in 2009 when market research indicated that many families valued the organization, but they were not willing to drive to its main location within the City of Richmond. “A branching strategy allows us to reach many more families and generate enough income to make real investments in advancing our mission, such as providing more free services and upgrading our systems,” Coltrane said. “Our Board of Trustees was adamant that low income children directly benefit from these initiatives. Subsequently, the number of free or reduced price admissions we’ve been able to offer is up 77 percent since opening the first satellite. More to the point, the number of school field trips made available through our scholarship program is up 354 percent. That number is particularly exciting to us because reaching disadvantaged children is at the very heart of our mission.” “It has been great to be in a position to offer enhanced accessibility to the children’s museum exactly when the economy has been down and families need it most,” Brian Pitney, past chair of the Board of Trustees, said. “This is what we hoped for and exactly what we’ve seen.” “I am thrilled to hear about the opening of the Children’s Museum in Chesterfield,” Kara Kasarda, a Chesterfield resident and mother of Kyle, 6, and Cameron, 4, said. “They have so much to offer and it will be nice to have such a fun and educational venue nearby. With the museum so close to home, I will look into the summer camps and programs for my kids as well as making more family outings.” Family memberships to the children’s museum will provide access to all three locations. The museum will be open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. with an admission price of $8 per person, $7 for seniors age 60 and over, and free for children less than 1 year.
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The Huguenot Community Players will present Harvey, a comedy by Mary Chase, April 20-22 and April 27-28 at the Huguenot United Methodist Church, 10661 Duryea Drive, Richmond. Performances are scheduled at 8 p.m. April 20 and 21, 2:30 p.m. matinee April 22, 8 p.m. April 27 and 2:30 p.m. matinee and 8 p.m. April 28. M
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he Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia will present local author Rich Babbitt as the featured guest at “Tavern Talk” at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, March 26, at Howlett’s Restaurant & Tavern in Chester. A resident of Midlothian, Babbitt is the author of From Paperboy to Boomer: How Lessons Learned from Paper Routes and Lawn Mowing have shaped 10 Skill Sets of Today’s Leaders. A quick-read, the book demonstrates how early teenage jobs teach fundamental work standards and ethics, people practices, business basics and leadership skills.
The book is illustrated by Wendy Custer who lives in Kents Store. “Tavern Talk” offers patrons at Howlett’s Tavern an opportunity to meet with and submit questions to influential local, state and national personalities. A percentage of that day’s food sales benefit the Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia. The event is held in the main dining area at Howlett’s, located at 3530 Festival Park Plaza, Chester. Dinner reservations are required; call 930-1034. The Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia serves as the center for Chesterfield County history. Its mission is to collect, preserve, interpret
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Midlothian Christian Fellowship at 905 Southlake Blvd. will hold its annual craft bizarre and yard sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. There is a need for crafters, food vendors and yard sellers. For more information, call 441-3557 to register or e-mail butterflyzai@gmail.com. The nonprofit group Southside Moms of Multiples will have an Everything For Kids Sale, featuring gear, clothes, shoes, toys, books and more will be held from 8 to 11 a.m. at Manchester Middle School, 7401 Hull Street Road. Cash only. Proceeds benefit local groups and families in need.
TUESDAY, MARCH 27 Advocacy meeting will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the FACES Center. What is addiction? How can we understand relapse and how families can help with recovery? The group
will discuss how the underlying disorders such as anxiety, depression or trauma are factors that can lead to addiction or relapse. Video interviews with Kathleen Brady, M.D.. Ph.D. and Nora Volkow, M.D., will explain the necessity of treating mental disorders and addiction simultaneously. They also stress the brain’s enormous capacity to recover with the right comprehensive treatments. FACES (Family Advocacy Creating Education and Services) is located at 11601 Lucks Lane, Midlothian. For more information, call 378-0035 or visit www.facesva.org.
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Come2Life Ministries invites you to “Bible Talk!,” a town hall-style meeting that will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Midlothian Public Library. The session will explore such questions as “What’s in the Bible?” “How do I know it’s reliable?” “Who exactly is Jesus?” “Does the Bible apply
Overeaters Anonymous Group #51606 meets at 2 p.m. each Tuesday at Central Baptist Church at 1510 Courthouse Rd., Richmond (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.
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The Chesterfield County Public Library and the Friends of the Chesterfield County Public Library are presenting a series of nature programs. Learn if owls can really turn their heads all the way around and if opossums hang by their tails. The wildlife ambassadors of A.W.A.R.E., the Alliance of Wild Animal Rehabilitators and Educators present this series of free familyfriendly programs. Get an up-close look at owls, opossums, turtles and snakes as you learn about animal behavior, diets and
habitats. This program is recommended for children ages 4-10. The schedule is: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 24, at LaPrade Library. 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 24, at Chester Library. 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 31, at Central Library. 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 31, at Meadowdale Library. Registration is recommended. To register, visit library. chesterfield.gov or call 751CCPL.
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WEEKLY THURSDAYS Moms of Tots to Teens (MOTTS) meets from 9:45 a.m. to noon at Bon Air Baptist Church, 2531 Buford Road, every first and third Thursday through May. 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 is held at 7:30 p.m. each Thursday 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. every third Thursday at St. Matthias Episcopal Church, 11300 West Huguenot Rd, Midlothian. For more information, call 305-5100 or e-mail jamesvnsn@yahoo.com.
SeniorNavigator, in partnership with the Richmond Memorial Health Foundation, invites seniors, caregivers and family members to attend a special “Community Conversation” about health care from 10 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, March 27, at the Lifelong Learning Institute at 13801 Westfield Road in Midlothian. With a theme of “Your opinion counts!,” attendees are urged to share their insights and experiences,
discuss health care accessibility and affordability, and learn more about the new health care reform law. Registration is required and space is limited. The deadline to register is today (Thursday, March 22). To register, e-mail register@ seniornavigator.org or call Bonnie at 525-7728. Those who may need special accommodations are asked to inform the organizers. Refreshments will be served. For more information, call 378-2527.
Craft bazaar set for March 24 CONTRIBUTED REPORT
Midlothian Christian Fellowship, 905 Southlake Blvd., North Chesterfield, will hold its Annual Craft Bazaar and Yard Sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 24.
Crafters, food vendors and yard sellers are invited to participate. To register, for more information, or to reserve your spot, contact Danie P., 441-3557 or e-mail butterflyzai@gmail.com.
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and produces players who have been taught to play baseball the right way. he Midlothian High baseball The Indians have been a fixture team entered the 2012 season in the Group AA tournament under with high hopes after making veteran coach Gregg Conner. While tremendous strides in Adam they lost nine seniors from their 2011 Griffin’s first year as head coach. squad and have new starters at six of So when the Trojans opened their nine positions, beating them would still schedule with a disappointing 11-1 loss be a significant accomplishment for the to Cosby, Griffin challenged his players Trojans. to use that result as motivation for their That reality had Rawlings Cumbea’s home opener last Thursday against stomach churning like crazy as he Powhatan. watched teammate Austin Joseph try to “I told the guys their character is go- close out Thursday’s game. ing to be tested early in the season. You Cumbea had done enough over his 5 can either be a team that drops your 2/3 innings of work to give Midlothian heads or you can show character and a four-run lead heading into the top of bounce back,” Griffin said. the seventh inning. But when Joseph Powhatan’s program is an example walked the Indians’ No. 9 hitter to load of what Griffin is trying to build at the bases with two outs, Cumbea’s worst Midlothian: an organized, disciplined nightmare strode to the plate representoperation that is consistently successful ing the tying run.
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Powhatan centerfielder Tyler Allen, who committed to U.Va. as a sophomore, already had connected for one home run in the game: a two-run blast to right field that hit halfway up a large tree behind the fence. With one swing of the bat, Allen had the ability to tie the game and undo all of the good things Midlothian had done over the first six innings. “At the end, it was definitely nervewracking,” Cumbea acknowledged. Allen did his job, squaring up a Joseph fastball and ripping a line drive single into centerfield to bring Powhatan within two runs. Joseph also did his job by keeping the powerful Allen in the ballpark and he closed out Midlothian’s 10-8 victory by retiring the next batter on a harmless ground ball. troJAns p7
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home to first (without swing) in a jaw-dropping 2.1 seconds. anchester High softball buffs are hopeful the “Even 2.8 is real good,” said Gilbert. “I’ve never sequel to Lynn Gilbert’s coaching career goes seen anything like it.” as smoothly as the original script. Although she’s only dabbled in track, in 2011 Gilbert is back in the coaching box after a four-year Clarke ran the anchor absence during which she earned her Master’s degree in leg on MHS’s victorious 4-by-200 relay at the Education from VCU. Dominion District indoor “It’s great being back; I’d almost forgotten how much meet. The Lancers have a fun it is … not just the practices and games, but the proud pitching tradition, with Natasha Johnson relationships … that’s what is so cool,” said Gilbert, atop the chart. who commutes to MHS from her teaching post It was Johnson who hurled MHS to a 2-1 win at Elizabeth Davis Middle. over Stonewall Jackson A stern drill-master, “When Lynn stepped long as I don’t mess it up.” (Manassas) in the ’96 Gilbert coached Manches- down (from Manchester), I Key returnees are second state finals. ter 1992-2007, compiling stepped down. When Lynn baseman Sarah Arboleda, At the high risk of nearly 200 victories and came back, I came back,” shortstop Josie Fitzgerald over-statement, the “next” capturing the 1996 State said George. and brilliant centerfielder/ Johnson may have arrived Group AAA title. “And I’m having a ball.” leadoff hitter Augusta on Bailey Bridge Road in Returning with Gilbert Coaching the Lancers “Gus” Clarke, an all-Cenfire-balling freshman Alex are her former long-time the past four years was tral Region selection as a Quill. assistants, David George County policeman Chris sophomore. “I timed Alex at 60 and Mechelle Jones, and Hugate, who doubled as Clarke, who “slaps” left- miles an hour … and newcomer Megan Forbes, MHS’s Student Resource handed, hit .581 with 37 that was a year and a half former standout base-run- Officer. stolen bases in 39 tries. ago,” said Quill’s former ner (31-for-34 in steals in Hugate leaves the pro“My job is to get on base pitching coach, Rita Lynn 2008-9) at James Madison gram in stellar condition. and start something,” said Gilman. University. “It’s wonderful returnClarke, the youngest of her In her varsity debut, George is another ing and seeing all this family’s nine children. Quill fired a 2-hitter in an coaching legend. In fact, leadership and talent,” said Clarke is the speediest of 8-0 win at Monacan. Monacan High’s baseball Gilbert. all speedsters in MHS lore. Quill’s catcher is fellow diamond carries his name. “We’ll be all right, as She’s been timed from ninth-grader Taylor Wells, By FRED JETER
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who had a bases-loaded triple in the seventh inning of the Lancers’ 4-3 Dominion District loss to L.C. Bird last Friday. “Taylor’s been crushing the ball,” says Gilbert. To make room for Quill, Gilbert has switched last year’s pitcher, Lauren Anderson, to third, but says “we hope to use a two-pitcher system.” The Dominion District gauntlet has become a bit more forbidding than in Gilbert’s maiden stint. Cosby High was in its infancy when she stepped down in spring of 2007. Now the Titans, flexing their muscles three miles to the west, are a fullfledged juggernaut, and the defending Dominion champs. “It’s funny,” said Gilbert. “When I was coaching before, I had all these charts and knew everything about everyone we played. “Having been away, now we’re (coaches) asking the girls for information – like ‘who are the good players for the team we’re facing next?’”
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: Hampered by a lack of handling in the No. 11 Toyota and a bad pit stop when one of his tire changers dropped lug nuts, Hamlin struggled through a second consecutive mediocre performance and settled for a 20thplace finish at the famed 1/2-mile Bristol bullring. Where he stands: Hamlin dropped two more spots in the Sprint Cup points standings after Bristol. Through four races, Hamlin is in fifth place, 20 behind leader Greg Biffle. up next: Cup drivers make their way out to Fontana, Calif. for the Auto Club 400 at California Speedway. Qualifying will take place Friday afternoon and the race is Sunday at 2:30 p.m.
ate in the season the past few years the Hanover and Cosby softball teams have hooked up for region playoff preparation games. Cosby, the perennial power in the Dominion District, has won each time, including twice in the region tournament quarterfinals. The Top 10-worthy teams played Thursday night at Hanover. Instead of thinking playoffs, each team used the matchup to get an idea of what’s ahead for the coming season. It was the opener for Hanover, a program that won a state championship in 2006 and was runner-up in 2007 but hasn’t been back to the state event since. The visiting Titans have won a lot of games in their history, but they are still looking to advance past the semifinals of the region tournament. They opened their season last week with a slugfest victory over rival Midlothian before taking the long road trip to Hanover. The Hawks prevailed 5-3 this time around for firstyear coach Brian Letourneau, who had been an assistant to now retired Chris Pace. Letourneau has key returning players in outfielders Erica Barrett, a first-team Richmond Times-Dispatch AllMetro selection, and power hitter Brooke Throckmorton, both seniors, and pitcher Shannon Albright, a junior. “Shannon pitched a really good game, and we had her back 100 percent always,” said Barrett, who contributed two doubles and an RBI on offense. “We have a whole new infield, but they stepped into big shoes and are doing really well. Lynnse came in and she has really quick feet and a quick release that’s helping us a lot with the slap defense.” Cosby has three lefthand hitting slappers, and Caler handled them all. Left fielder Jess McLaughlin, a sophomore, made a couple of superb catches, cut down a runner at the plate for the final out in the fifth and contributed an RBI. Shortstop Shawna Kirby, the lone returning infielder, leaped to snare a line drive in the sixth. Hanover scored all of its runs in the fifth off Cosby starter Kirsten Copley. Two Cosby errors opened the way for the Hawks. Barrett, Mitchum and Throckmorton produced RBI doubles and McLaughlin drove in the final run with a drive to the rightfield gap. The Titans scored 12 runs in their opener against Midlothian. They put the ball in play against the Hawks, but the Hanover defense responded. “They made plays,” Cosby coach Ray Jeter said of the titAns p7
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troJAns from p6 “It’s a great start for us and we need to carry it through the season,” Cumbea said. While describing his team as “a work in progress,” a gracious Conner called Midlothian “vastly improved” from the squad that lost twice to Powhatan last season. “The middle of their order is very tough. They have some guys who can really hit and they came through when their team needed them,” Conner said. Despite playing without two starters – one of whom, promising sophomore Zack Ayoub, pitched a complete game against Powhatan in his first varsity start – Midlothian’s offense had no trouble with Indians ace lefty Joe Manion. Jacob Stephens got things started for Midlothian by crushing a Manion fastball for a solo homer that tied the game at 1 in the bottom of the second inning.
Powhatan went back ahead when Luke Scherzer led off the third with a double to the fence in centerfield, took third on a wild pitch and scored on a sacrifice fly. But after retiring the first two Midlothian batters in the bottom of the inning, the wheels completely fell off for Manion. The next seven Trojans reached base; four hits, two walks and an error later, the home team held a 5-2 advantage. Allen’s homer sliced Midlothian’s lead to one run. Once again, the Trojans answered with four runs – all of which were unearned, thanks to a pair of infield errors. The middle of Midlothian’s lineup had a significant role in the final outcome. The Trojans’ 3-4-5 hitters – Connor Bastaich, Stephens and Jamie Tavenner – combined to go 5 for 9 with a home run, two doubles, six runs and three RBIs. The three seniors were youngsters two seasons ago
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when Midlothian finished 0-19. They’re now the biggest reason why the Trojans are confident they can play with the best teams in the
Dominion District. “A lot of it is experience,” Bastaich said. “We’ve been playing together for years and we have good team
chemistry.” Added Stephens: “We know we have a talented team. That makes you want to work even harder.”
Titans. “Hopefully, some of those hard hits will go through for us. We have seven sophomores and only three seniors. We’re building now, and things will be better as we go.” The Titans have pitching issues to sort through. They don’t have a veteran pitcher like they have had in the past, and four-year All-Metro catcher Taylor Hall has graduated. Holly Stargardt changed positions this year to become the catcher. Copley, whose twoRBI single in the sixth cut Hanover’s lead in half, pitched well until the Hawks’ bats caught up to her in the fifth. Letourneau was happy to see the Hawks finally turn the tables on the Titans. “They’ve gotten us the last few times. It’s nice to get them back, and it’s a good way to start the season.”
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CLASSIFIEDS Mechanicsville, 23111 - 2100 Sq. Ft. Brick Rancher on 3 acres. 3-bedrooms, 2.5 baths, living room, dining room, family room, eat-in kitchen, closed-in side porch, deck, 2 car detached garage & 2 sheds. Asking $269,900. Call 779-7345.
Homes for Sale WATERFRONT River Cottage Locators. We’ll help you find the right cottage, at the right price. Enjoy living at the river, in the Northern Neck or Middle Peninsula! Email: Diane@DianeBennett.com or call 804-3472235. Ownby & Associates, Inc. Mechanicsville, VA.
Residential for Rent ∫ APARTMENTS UNFURNISHED 2 bdr, 1 bath, in Bon Air. Pool, playground, designated parking. Enclosed patio, washer & dryer, and storage area. Utilities, trash pickup included in rent, except electricity. Must be Responsible. No smoking, no pets. Credit & References Req. $865/month + $865 security deposit. 804-572-5956.
Business & Service Directory CONCRETE WORK & COATINGS Concrete - All types. Specializing In Garage Slabs & Driveways. Please call John 434-334-0650
(804) 641-4426
relawhorne@yahoo.com
804-266-2996
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HAULING
HANOVER CO.: AREA 44
Everyth in For You g r Yard!
8502 Brook Road, Glen Allen, VA 23060
Licensed & Insured
Email Tom at luvitold@verizon.net
Homes for Sale
No Job Too Small!
FINANCING AVAILABLE
www.tyesantiques.com
2596967-01
Over 25 Years Experience • REFERRALS AVAILABLE • Family Owned & Operated
• Sheds and Play Systems built ON SITE • Value Sheds starting at $799 installed
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Your 1 stop shop for all Restoration
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û FREE TOWING û No Title Needed. $400/up CASH PAID for all Junk Cars/Trucks. 804-247-8640. Abandoned Junk Cars Wanted Pay $350 up to $1,000. No title needed - free towing. 804-677-0156
LANDSCAPE & GARDENING Establishing gardens as far as you want to go. If you want a vegetable garden or a flower garden I will come in till, add balance nutrients & amendments. If you would like to go further, raised beds & container gardens no problem. Chris the Gardener, 804-938-0752 or creech7133@comcast.net
PLUMBING Payless Plumbing Services is a family owned and operated full-service plumbing company dedicated to providing quality work, reasonable pricing, and excellent customer service to their clients. We have a combined plumbing experience of over 25 years. PPS is a locally owned business that dedicates time to the local residents of Richmond and surrounding areas in order to help ensure quality and timely work. There are no franchise or corporate decisions to be made - we make them here on the spot in order to give our customer 100% satisfaction. We offer senior discounts as well as warranties on all or most labor on every job that is done. Customer Service is our number one priority. Call 754-6169
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES The Home Worker – Electrical, plumbing, carpentry, renovations, painting, decks, fences, wallpapering, repairs, installs. Always free estimates. Call Chris, 378-7233, joso4032@yahoo.com.
TAX PREPARATION Unemployed Pare nts Receive Income Tax Return $1500 for one child, $3,000 for two and $4,000 for three Call Now 1-800-583-8840 www.x-presstaxes.com
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New Start Time Every Wed. At 2 pm Dixon’s Auctions 2426 New Dorset Circle Powhatan,Va. 804-598-5099 We Take Consignments Coins, Gold, Sterling, Guns, Cars Furniture, Real Estate & More. www.dixonsauction.com Ed & Billy Dixon Auctioneers VAAFL 575
GENERAL & SPECIAL NOTICES CRAFT SPACES AVAILABLE at the Powhatan Spring Antique Power Show. April 28th & 29th. $25/day; $40/both. Call: 804-598-0093
Merchandise MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE Bed - New Mattress Set in Plastic w/ warr. Full $99, Queen $109, King $189. Delivery/Lay -A-Way. Call 804-340-0143.
- Baby Items for Sale Crib, new mattress, linens & blanket, changing table, high chair, and swing. All excellent condition. $200. for all. Call 794-8577, Salisbury Neighborhood.
Recruitment GENERAL EMPLOYMENT Looking for more home time? Like driving regional but need a more flexible schedule? Marten’s new Flex Fleet might be the answer! 7 days on, 7 days off or 4 days on and 4 days off. Multiple positions available. Excellent pay & benefits package. Must live within 150 miles of Richmond. 866-322-4039 or www.drive4marten.com
Outdoor Escapes of VA, a landscape and hardscape installation company, is seeking for the following Landscape/ positions Hardscape Installer. Responsibilities for this position include installation of various landscape projects including plant installation, paver patios/walls, water features, irrigation, and lighting. Qualified applicants must have experience in landscape construction and hardscaping. Applicant must be hard working, have great attention to detail, and be able to work well with others. Position requires heavy lifting, ability to operate skid loaders and other landscape equipment. All applicants must have a valid driver license, good driving record, and reliable transportation. Benefits include health insurance, paid vacation/ holidays, retirement, and year round work with overtime. Compensation based on experience. Starting between 10-14hr plus overtime. Landscape/ Hardscape Foreman to manage crew of up to 4 installers. Responsibilities for this position include installation of various landscape projects including plant installation, paver patios/walls, water features, irrigation, and lighting. Qualified applicants must have experience in landscape construction and hardscaping. Applicant must be hardworking, have great attention to detail, and be able to work well with others. Position requires heavy lifting, ability to operate skid loaders and other landscape equipment. Strong horticulture background and ability to read landscape plans is mandatory. All applicants must have a valid driver license, good driving record, and reliable transportation. Benefits include health insurance, paid vacation/ holidays, retirement, and year round work with overtime. Compensation based on experience. Starting between 31-45k year plus overtime. Send resume to jack@outdoorescapesofva.com SEDONA TAPHOUSE IS NOW HIRING EXPERIENCED SERVERS and BT’s! Business is booming and we need a few more great people. Must be able to work well under pressure, be a team player, and have a great attitude. Apply online at www.sedonataphouse.com, 379-0037.
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TAKE 288 SOUTH TO MIDLOTHIAN EXIT EAST, 5 MILES ON LEFT
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*ALL PAYMENTS BASED ON 48 MO. LEASE, 12,000 MILES PER YEAR WITH $ 1999 DOWN. GENESIS INCLUDES $1500 COMPETITIVE OWNER COUPON. **0% FINANCING FOR 60 MO. $16.66 PER $1000 FINANCED. ALL PRICES & PAYMENTS EXCLUDE TAX, TITLE, TAGS & $389 PROCESSING FEE. WITH APPROVED CREDIT. NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS. PICTURES FOR ILLUSTRATION ONLY. SALE ENDS 3/31/12.