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Chesterfield high school choirs give good showings that both choral groups came away with two grand ften, high school championships by the end of show choir per- the season. formances look Sandi Thomas, choral dieffortless to the rector at Clover Hill School, audiences that watch them. said that the women’s group In truth, those routines Iridescence achieved first can be physically exhausting place at the Powhatan Show experiences for the students Choir Invitational, the who execute them onstage, Hampton Roads Stage and and refining them requires Show Choir Invitational and hundreds of hours. the Music and Motion Show So, it’s fitting that the Choir Invitational in Solon, show choirs at Cosby High Ohio. And in addition to School, Clover Hill High winning first place at the School and Manchester each of those competitions, High School won numerous the mixed New Dimensions awards and placements dur- group also was chosen as ing the 2011-2012 perforshow choir of the month in mance season. March 2012 on the national Cosby High School’s Show Choir Rank System women’s show choir website. Rhapsody and its mixed Robyn Kim, choral direcmen’s and women’s group tor at Manchester High Spotlight competed at the School, said her mixed Blue Ridge Invitational, the group Capital Swing took Central Virginia Show Choir first runner-up at the Fame Invitational, the Hanover Nationals in New York Lee-Davis Festival of Choirs City in March and that one and the Powhatan Show of their members, David Choir Invitational. Choral director Heather Andre said CHOIR page 2 BY KOREY HUGHES Special Correspondent

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Carrie Roarty, in the white cap, has an emotional moment with students after they presented her with gift certificates worth more than $1,000 to help with her needs.

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James River High School students and staff rally for cancer-stricken teacher BY BECKY ROBINETTE WRIGHT Special Correspondent

arrie Roarty is a familiar name at James River High School. The teacher is battling a recurrence of cancer. Her abilities as a teacher and outstanding personality have left a mark on her students and the faculty at the school. On Thursday, April 5, Roarty was the center of a school-wide event and received a special gift. In the spirit of helping their stricken teacher, and to honor cancer victims everywhere, the school “Painted the Town Pink” and then held a special pep rally for Roarty. It wasn’t just an ordinary pep rally – Roarty’s fellow

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Congratulating Taffy Jones-Hayes, shown holding the plaque, on her success are, from left, Harrowgate Elementary principal Fred Scott, School Board member Carrie Coyner and superintendent Marcus Newsome.

Harrowgate Elementary staff member wins award CONTRIBUTED REPORT

Taffy Jones-Hayes, who works as Title I parent liaison at Harrowgate Elementary School, recently received the Patricia M. Cullen Keeping Our Promise by Keeping Our Children Safe Award. Presented during a conference sponsored by the Chesterfield-Colonial Heights Positive Parenting Coalition, the annual award recognizes someone who serves children and families with exceptional excellence. Jones-Hayes has worked for Chesterfield County Public Schools for 21 years, providing resources for parents and students of the Harrowgate community. She coordinates more than 40 parent workshops each school year designed to equip parents with knowledge and materials to aid their students’ academic success. She created a Special Friends mentoring program for students and launched a Parent Partner program, which provides incentives to draw parents into Harrowgate.

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Two staff members of the school show their talents in the school’s version of “Dancing with the Stars.”

First Choice Business Awards nomination deadline closes soon BY KOREY HUGHES Special Correspondent

o-sponsored by the Chesterfield County Department of Economic Development, the Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce and the Chesterfield Business Council, the 2012 First Choice Business Awards spotlight the best and brightest of local businesses. This year marks the 29th iteration of the annual awards, and the deadline for online nominations is Friday, April 13. Department of Economic Development project manager Tina Shreve planned the

competition with development manager Karen Alyward. According to Shreve, the county has provided awards to area companies since the contest began, but it was only after the presentation was re-branded in 2003 that the Business Council and the Chamber of Commerce became involved. That is, Chesterfield County exclusively organized the event until it teamed up with those organizations to give the occasion a new name and provide more specific award categories that celebrated a wider variety of companies. Shreve said that

new classifications provided more chances to recognize small businesses. “Basically, the Department of Economic Development sat down with the Chesterfield Chamber and Chesterfield Business Council to re-brand it,” Shreve said. “Years ago, we used to just give a small, medium and large business award, and that was it.” “We wanted to have more awards because there would be years that we would have zero people in that small business category because it was numbers-driven. Now, our awards are more specific, so we felt like that would

be more of an opportunity to be focused on awards categories.” Nominees should consistently contribute to community efforts or deliver innovative products or services to its customers. Businesses also should value their employees, and their practices should adhere to high ethical standards. Additionally, a company must be sited in Chesterfield County for at least three years in order to qualify for a nomination. Shreve said that individuals and groups can BUSINESS page 4

‘BEYOND BARBIE’ Event confronts body image issues women face BY KOREY HUGHES Special Correspondent

omestic violence victims must gain confidence before they can escape toxic romantic relationships. Regrettably, poor body image is one of the reasons that a woman might have difficulty reclaiming her self-assurance.

Sponsored by the Chesterfield County Department of Domestic and Sexual Violence, the upcoming “Beyond Barbie” event that will be presented from 7 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, April 14, at the Holiday Inn Koger South Conference Center will ponder why body image is such a widespread issue among modern girls and women.

Since 2004, Patricia Jones-Turner has been the domestic violence coordinator for the Chesterfield County Department of Domestic and Sexual Violence. Her department brings awareness to the domestic violence issue and supports area organizations that aid sufferers. “We provide training and technical assistance to (members of) the

community if they’re interested in starting a shelter or a support group,” Jones-Turner said. “We also do public awareness training for the community at large and for the county.” As Jones-Turner asserts, girls are introduced to body image issues for

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Wagstaff Volunteer Fire Station held a Community Easter Egg Hunt on March 31. Children laughed with glee as they discovered hidden Easter treasures. Firefighters gave tours of the fire station, taught safety tips to visitors, and youngsters were able to handle a fire hose on a simulated blaze. BY BECKY ROBINETTE WRIGHT Special Correspondent

arly morning showers and a few clouds in the sky didn’t damper the spirit of the community event as firefighters at the Wagstaff Volunteer Fire Department hid a cache of eggs around the outside of the fire station located on Adkins Road. The community was invited to join in for some fun on Saturday, March 31. “Kids were lined up at the door at 10 a.m. ready for the hunt,” Capt. Matthew

CHOIR from page 1 Ramirez, won best soloist. And a week later at the Blue Ridge Invitational, Capital Swing won first place, and Ramirez won best vocalist again. What makes their triumphs even more impressive is the fact that show choirs typically compete during shorter stints than sports clubs, and they don’t all start their seasons at the same time. That is, their schedules may begin earlier or later than their competitors’ calendars, which gives them less time to accumulate wins. “It’s different, in that, not every show choir goes to the same set of competitions,” Kim said. “When a group’s season starts and ends varies, and (Manchester’s choirs) usually start the third weekend in February, and they are done by the first

Glasser of the fire station said. Giggles could be heard in the air as delighted children scampered around a large field discovering hidden eggs. The children’s hands tightly clutched their bounty as they hurried to show their family their rewards. Firefighters gave station tours, had safety pamphlets available, had the brush truck and fire engine on display, and children had the chance for a special activity. Station crew members had a hose attached to the

brush truck, providing participants an opportunity to spray water on a training house that had simulated. Some children liked the hose activity so much they took several turns. A firefighter held the hose along with the children to make sure the children were safe. Wagstaff Volunteer Fire Station is an icon in the community, having been organized in 1952. A parcel of land was donated by a Sam T. Wagstaff at 2101 Adkins Road. The community then pitched in and helped with the con-

struction of the fire station. Because of long distances between fire stations, Wagstaff filled a need by being built in the middle. The early station was a popular place for various county meetings. The original building had two bays for fire vehicles and a room upstairs on the second floor. It still stands today but has had additions and has undergone renovations. This month, Wagstaff celebrates 60 years of providing protection to the community. Wagstaff Volunteer Fire

weekend in April.” “It’s very much individualized for each show choir for each school,” Thomas added. “The season begins in November for some, but we start in mid-February, so it depends on where you want to go to compete and what your schedule dictates.” At the same time, judging at choral competitions is subjective. Basketball and football teams earn points by making baskets or touchdowns, but show choirs have to win over judges, and that’s sometimes easier said than done. “It’s like a sports event combined with a musical theater production because it’s very intense, but it’s all subjective,” Andre said. “In that way, it’s more like figure skating, and you don’t put points on the board by going up against another competitor, but, instead, it’s

all up to opinions.” “I would say it’s similar, though, in the sense that you have to practice, and it’s a teamwork thing that involves everyone,” Kim said. “If you’re missing someone, it’s like being down a player.” “During a 15- to 20minute show, you have to do conditioning to perform it all the way out, so there are definitely similarities. In fact, some of the kids will joke and say they’re in the best shape of the year when they’re in show choir.” According to the directors, each of these show choirs achieved their goals this year. But, overall, nurturing teamwork was more important than worrying about win-loss columns. “With Capitol Swing, I worked very hard with them to build a sense of unity and camaraderie, and I think they definitely have,” Kim said. “Each week, their goal was to win, but their show as a whole was recognized in different ways, so I’ve reminded them that, through it all, they became

a team and saw their results improve as well.” “We wanted to do the best possible job that they could do,” Thomas said. “They wanted to come together as a family, bond and feel like they were working as a unit, and this is one year that they just all got along, and that’s helped their performance level.” And, not surprisingly, each of the choral directors agreed that television shows such as “Glee” give a romanticized perspective of the show choir experience. “I’ll be honest,” Thomas said. “I’ve never watched ‘Glee’ because we live and breathe the real thing, and it is a very unrealistic show.” Andre echoes Thomas’s sentiments and suggests that the series promotes misconceptions about what it’s like for pupils like her’s to participate in show choir. “It’s nothing like ‘Glee,’ because we don’t break into song and dance on the fly, even though the students enjoy performing,” Andre said. In any event, the show

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choirs found time for fun after their awards had been won. While the students at Clover Hill celebrated with cake and ice cream after their last concert, Cosby’s choral groups celebrated their wins by taking a muchdeserved trip to Disney World. But even though the choral groups have already celebrated their triumphs, they all plan to leave their fans with a few more songs and dances before year’s end. Cosby High School’s and Manchester High School’s spring concerts will be presented on Wednesday, May 23, and Thursday, May 24, respectively. And Clover Hill High School and Manchester High School will perform at a charity concert sponsored by the Brandermill Men’s Club on Sunday, April 29, at Clover Hill. On that note, it’s good to know that the competition between Chesterfield County’s high school show choirs has always been friendly, and, behind the scenes, each of the directors speak very highly of each other. “Outside of competition, we all try to get along, and with this benefit, we get to help the community,” Thomas said.

(meaning volunteer and career members) or all career. Wagstaff works in a partnership with the county fire and EMS department. The Easter Egg hunt is an annual community event.

Huguenot players to present ‘Harvey’ CONTRIBUTED REPORT

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. The Pulitzer Prize-winning comedy offers sharp wit, a bit of romance and unforgettable characters. When Elwood P. Dowd introduces his imaginary friend Harvey, a 6-foottall rabbit, to his sister’s friends, the audience knows the fun is about to begin. All tickets are $12 and include admission and dessert. For reservations, call 272-6820 or e-mail HCPPresents@gmail.com.

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Calendar approved for 2012-13 school year CONTRIBUTED REPORT

After incorporating changes suggested by teachers and parents, the Chesterfield County School Board has approved the

calendar for the 2012-13 school year. Winter break will begin Dec. 21, and Students will start school Sept. 4, which schools will re-open Jan. 2. is the first Tuesday after Labor Day. Spring break will be April 1-5. Thanksgiving break will be Nov. 21-23. Students will be released three hours

early on eight days to provide professional development and workdays for teachers. The last day of school for students will be June 14.

SUPPORT from page 1 teachers and school staff members held a creative version of “Dancing with the Stars.” From zombies dancing to “Thriller,” poodle skirts to hip-hop break dancers and even a Panda Bear who performed “Kung Fu Fighting,” the sky was the limit for the display of talent and merriment. There was barely a dry eye in the gym as a student presented Roarty with a special gift basket. And what was in the basket? Many hours of efforts from students and staff who collected gift cards to assist with their beloved teacher’s many needs and expenses. Their efforts made an offering of more than $1,000 in gift cards. Tears of joy and thank-

BARBIE from page 1 the first time when they play with toys such as the iconic Barbie doll. “Barbie is held up as a standard for young girls,” Jones-Turner said. “And society emulates those body images and says that if I don’t wear a size 2 or 3, then I’m not acceptable.” “So, if I go to school and people pick on me because of my body image, that’s when bullying comes into play, and more often, nowadays, individuals (are committing) suicide. So, what we’re doing is offering young ladies an alternative to celebrate who they are today.” The evening will feature dances, dramatic renderings and musical performances that depict scenes where body image is a prevailing problem. “We’re trying to impress upon the community that (it) shouldn’t be so caught up on image,” Jones-Turner said.

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The school showed its support for cancer victims by “Painting the Town Pink,” which included parts of the school.

fulness filled the grateful teacher’s eyes as she humbly accepted the token of the school’s love. As the pep rally came to a close, students appeared to not want to leave − not without a hug to their friend

and teacher anyway. Students swarmed around Roarty. As the event came to a close, James River High School was filled with an emotional overflow, thanks to the spirit of giving.

According to JonesTurner, the event is targeted at mature audiences. To be more specific, she said that the subject matter shown during Saturday’s event will be aimed at ages 17 and up, although younger adolescents can attend if they are accompanied by a parent. “Well, it’s the content,” Jones-Turner said. “If victimization hasn’t been explained to a child, they shouldn’t be sent without the parent, and it could cause re-victimization in young children (who have previously been sufferers of domestic violence).” In any case, Jones-Turner blames popular media for perpetuating the myth that women’s appearances should adhere to a widely-held standard. Furthermore, she said that the recent crop of popular reality television shows hasn’t helped adolescent girls to understand that they don’t need to look like their favorite stars to be successful in life.

“Our teens have a hard time distinguishing fantasy from reality,” Jones-Turner said. “These reality shows don’t project reality, and they don’t realize that these people are acting.” “We’re all different, with different heights and weights. If everybody looked the same, there wouldn’t be any creativity, and we would all live in a homogenous society.” Jones-Turner also said she is convinced that domestic violence should be discussed in public forums because it brings attention to the problem. And the body image topic is a great place to begin the groundwork for the conversation. “It’s important that the community knows that it’s not an individual’s problem,” Jones-Turner said. “It’s a community problem.” Tickets to “Beyond Barbie” are $10, and they must be purchased or reserved in advance. For more information, call 318-8265.

Local student on Hampden-Sydney Dean’s List CONTRIBUTED REPORT

Scott M. Foster has been named to the Dean’s List at Hampden-Sydney College for the Fall semester of the 2011-2012 academic year. A sophomore, he is a graduate of Hermit-

age High School. His parents are Lisa P. Blake of Glen Allen and John M. Foster of Midlothian. To be named to the Dean’s List, students must achieve at least a 3.3 semester grade point average out of a possible 4.0.

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Death of the State Fair — did anyone even notice? eye on a lot of issues. While the business side of the closing is ith thousands of foreclosures distressing, the emotional cost to the community taking place across the nation, it’s of losing its state fair is almost immeasurable. In not front page news to learn of a a state where agriculture still matters in many doomed property close to home. communities, the state fair is a once in a lifetime Almost every street in our area can point to at opportunity to show your wares. The closing also least one house where a family abruptly moved amplifies the effects of a diminishing compoout, and the bank moved in. nent of our American culture, the family farm. With a flurry of personal foreclosures, it’s easy To many in the Richmond area, the State Fair is to overlook the sad news that the site of the State embedded in our memories, and many can point Fair, Meadow Farm, is scheduled for auction in to their earliest recollections from the site on May. It leaves many of us asking, “How did it ever Laburnum Avenue. Unfortunately, many did not come to this?” follow the fair when it moved to Caroline County After 156 years, the neon will go dark on the in 2009. midway when the crisp air of September rolls Rising costs of admissions and a changing around. The economic downturn has claimed market dogged the new venue from the beginone of Virginia’s treasured and time tested tradi- ning. While the time for criticism has probably tions. passed, management seemed slow to respond The fair’s finances are complicated and the and less eager to embrace the down-home roots company that operates the annual event could associated with the fair. In any case, the end came not reach an agreement with the project’s lender, last year when the company filed for Chapter 11 ArborOne Farm Credit of South Carolina. The bankruptcy. Most of the employees were uncerproperty was used as part of the collateral for the emoniously fired. loan. Not only did that put the kibosh on the fair, Fair officials learned what many homeowners but the Strawberry Hill Races and an annual across the nation already know. Sometimes, lend- Celtic Festival also are nixed. ers are not anxious to work with recovery plans. The obnoxious barker who tirelessly tempted But the bank may not get the last laugh in this passersby to take a chance, the smelly rides, the case. The Meadow Farm site is restrictively zoned creepy guy in the dunk tank . . . all gone in the for just state fair operations, and future uses seem blink of a bank’s blind eye. limited. In the end, the fair’s offer to lease the And Meadow Farm is once again quiet with property from a potential real estate developer only memories to testify to its glorious past. The was rejected. With a price tag of $5.5 million, ghost of Secretariat, returning to the place he was ArborOne chose to proceed with liquidation. foaled, is the only inhabitant. If the State Fair has Now, to the novice observer, it seems like pre- gone the way of the Camptown Races, it’s a sad serving a valuable tradition and receiving some day for all of us who remember a simpler, hapincome beats the heck out of a large piece of land pier time when September meant only one thing that will surely sit vacant for years. I guess that — rain and the State Fair. also explains why the bank and I don’t see eye to How sad! BY JIM RIDOLPHI Special Correspondent

BUSINESS from page 1 nominate local companies and that businesses can also self-nominate. Categories include the Community Impact Award, the Employee Impact Award, the Environmental Stewardship Award, the Innovation Impact Award and the Minority Business Award, and winners in any of those categories are also eligible to win the Business of the Year Award. Judging will be handled by a collection of community representatives, and Shreve said that group won’t include anyone from any of the organizations that sponsor the First Choice Business Awards. “We are not part of the selection committee,” Shreve said. “We have local business owners and members of the community.” Shreve said she isn’t sure when

the awards will be presented to the public. That’s because, as she said, the awards presentation’s original date conflicted with another event that the many members of the previously mentioned groups will attend, but she aims for a June 2012 date. So, the awards presentation’s new date will be announced soon, but that shouldn’t stop citizens from nominating their favorite local companies for consideration. On a related note, Shreve said that one of the biggest challenges her group encounters each year is getting nominated businesses to respond after they have been contacted. “Probably, one of the hardest things is getting replies to the letters that we send to the businesses who have been nominated,”

Parks and Recreation offering estate planning course free on April 18 CONTRIBUTED REPORT

The Chesterfield County Department of Parks and Recreation is offering Estate Planning 101 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 18, at Bon Air Baptist Church 2531 Buford Road, North Chesterfield. Christopher Wallace from

Financial Dynamics and the Estate and Elder Planning Center of Virginia will answer questions about proper legal documents, income planning, and life and longterm insurance. This program is free. To register, call 748-1623, and mention course 23101.

Shreve said. “We need them to tell us about (their) businesses, their employees, their revenues and their community impact.” So, why is it so important to celebrate the achievements of area businesses? Well, as Shreve said, local companies contribute to Chesterfield County’s long-term success. “Well, existing businesses keep communities thriving,” Shreve said. “We recognize that they’re important to us, so it’s a way for us to give them a thank you and recognize their efforts in the community.” The deadline for online nominations for the 2012 First Choice Business Awards is Friday, April 13. To nominate a local business for consideration, visit www.chesterfieldbusiness.com/award.

Midlothian student named to President’s List at Elon University CONTRIBUTED REPORT

Sarah Elizabeth Mulligan, daughter of Larry Mulligan and Mary Platteter, both of Midlothian, has been named to the President’s List for the 2011 fall semester at Elon University in Elon, N.C. The President’s List is composed of students who had no grade below an A- minus in a minimum of 12 semester hours.

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR

am writing concerning the “Letter from the editor” published in your March 29 issue under the byline of Jim Ridolphi. Your front page banner proclaims that your paper is “Serving the communities of Chesterfield County.” So, I must ask, how does such an editorial serve our communities? We can all agree that the death of Trayvon Martin is a tragedy. And I am not writing to defend what George Zimmerman did or didn’t do, his state of mind at the time or any other things that might cast light on what led to that tragedy. The question I ask you is why you considered this piece to be important for the citizens of Chesterfield’s communities? Do you think we are living under rocks? Do you think we missed the coverage on television, in the newspapers of general circulation, on the Internet, in magazines and every other form of communication that has blared this story for days on end? Or did you just feel that it was necessary to add your special touch to the

story? If the last, I submit that you added nothing. Mr. Ridolphi states that it is “hard to know where to begin” with his comments. Perhaps that is because he should have left this to others and focused on matters more appropriate for your readers. But he goes on, and so will I – at least for a few more lines. Mr. Ridolphi refers to what he calls “a non-proportionate (sic) response to a simple assumption.” His piece is laden with his own disproportionate assumptions about what happened and, more importantly, why it may have happened. And his attribution of cultural/racial motives to this killing adds nothing to what others have written, unless he means to imply that we in Chesterfield are particularly prone to such. I could go on in more detail, but, suffice it to say, that I think we in the Chesterfield communities you serve, and your paper as well, would be better served by sticking to what you do best and not simply adding to the heat without shedding any light. John McGill Midlothian

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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1400 block of Bargrove Road Victim stated he arrived home and 14500 block of Sailview Court discovered unknown vehicle parked in Property was reported stolen from his driveway and unknown suspect invictim’s vehicle. side his residence. Suspect displayed a weapon, left the residence and was 2900 block of Woodbridge Crossing later seen entering the vehicle. At Drive this time, nothing has been reported License plates were stolen from stolen. victim’s vehicle.

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March 21 12900 block of Genito Road Wheels stolen from location.

March 24 5000 block of Commonwealth Centre Parkway Subject was observed masturbating.

23113 March 22 11200 block of W. Huguenot Road Property reported stolen from victim’s locked vehicle. 1100 block of Salisbury Drive Suspect/s gained entry to the location and stole property from inside. No signs of forced entry were noted.

March 23 1500 block of Unison Drive Suspect/s forced entry through a side window and gained entry into the victim’s residence. Property was reported stolen. 11400 block of West Huguenot Road Rear passenger window broken out. Property removed.

23235 March 20 8600 block of Woodshill Court Property reported stolen from outside the victim’s residence.

March 21 10900 block of Olympic Road Victim advised he looked out to see suspect at his vehicle. Victim claims property was removed.

March 25 2000 block of Huguenot Road Suspect/s pried open the front door at location and stole property. 10800 block of Center View Drive Rear passenger windows on two vehicles parked at location were broken out. Money removed from one vehicle. 9100 block of Midlothian Turnpike Left rear window broken out of victim’s Honda Accord while parked at location. Property removed. 9900 block of Midlothian Turnpike The vent window on the rear passenger’s door was broken out of victim’s Honda CRV with property taken.

23236 March 20 9800 block of South Wagstaff Circle Victim stated suspect rattled the door handle of his camper. Entry was not gained and at this time nothing has been reported stolen.

March 22 10100 block of Hull Street Road Locked tool box on the victim’s Ford F150 pickup pried open with items taken. The passenger window was forced open, allowing suspect/s to remove additional items from the cab’s interior.

March 23 1000 block of Pineville Rd. Suspect/s forced entry into the victim’s residence through the front door and stole property.

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11200 block of Jimmy Ridge Drive Property removed from garage. Door 11500 block of Midlothian Turnpike. to the garage had been left open. Suspect entered the business, walked up to the clerk at the counter, and, demanding everything from the March 20 register, displayed a handgun. Upon getting the money, the suspect walked 6300 block of Qualla Road Suspect/s gained entry to the resiout of the store. Shortly thereafter, dence through an unlocked rear door. responding officers took the suspect Property was reported stolen. into custody.

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Local author signs books at Barnes & Noble stores BY KOREY HUGHES Special Correspondent

aking the move from journalist to novelist is no mean feat, but Stacy Hawkins Adams has achieved the aforementioned deed with aplomb. Adams will sign copies of her latest novel, “Coming Home,” during two upcoming appearances at Chesterfield County area Barnes & Noble stores in April. So far, she has published seven novels and one nonfiction work. Her first novel, “Speak to My Heart,” debuted in 2004, while her inspirational book, “Who Speaks to Your Heart? Hearing God’s Whispers,” was released in 2010. And even if you aren’t familiar with Adams’ authorial career, you might recognize her name from the bylines she acquired as a former Richmond Times-Dispatch reporter or her long-running “Life Notes” column that appeared

weekly in the newspaper since 2007. “The title is a metaphor that refers to the notes in every parent’s life,” Adams said. But, frankly, taking the leap from correspondent to fiction scribe wasn’t much of a stretch for Adams, who said that her newspaper career prepared her for the world of book publishing. In fact, Adams added that, even after publishing numerous novels, she still considers herself to be a journalist. “You study people and analyze the meaning in situations,” Adams said. “I think it makes my characters more believable, so my journalistic skills have definitely helped me to be a better author.” So, the question begs: Are imaginary tales harder to write than truth? Well, as Adams said, it’s more difficult to create characters and situations from scratch than it is to restate facts. “I think it’s harder to write

fiction because you have to create characters from nothing,” Adams said. “You have to give them background and history, whereas, with journalism, you’re just trying to get the facts straight.” “When I’m writing a journalistic piece, I want to get the facts straight and understand the issue to make the column or story as accurate as possible. But, my goal as a novelist is to make my readers believe that my characters are real.” It should come as no surprise that Adams credits her successful stint as a local journalist as the springboard that helped her second career to take off. And that’s why her local book signing tour, which will conclude in Chesterfield County, is so important to her. “Well, locally, it’s because I had written an inspirational column for six years and was a journalist for 13 years, and those readers have now followed me into my

novel writing,” Adams said. “It was helpful to have readers who knew the types of writing I had done and followed me from a journalistic setting to a fictional setting.” Her latest novel, “Coming Home,” was released in March 2012. The book focuses on a love triangle, but Adams said the plot changed after she began writing it. “My inspiration for that book was (that) a lot of women find themselves in mid-life, and they may be unmarried or newly single,” Adams said. “It wound up being a story about two women who have to find a way to forgive each other to help this man (who they had both been romantically involved with) to die with dignity.” “Coming Home” is gaining momentum among critics and readers, and Target recently named the novel as one of its recommended reads. But Adams isn’t resting on her laurels, and she is currently working on the follow-up titled

“Lead Me Home.” At any rate, Adams said that receiving feedback from readers is her favorite part of her book signing events. “A lot of readers thank me for creating characters that show them who they are,” Adams said. “They read about a character, and they say that character’s experience helped them to grow in some way.” “And I like doing signings because it gives me a chance to hear from the readers in person. That way, I know that they can relate to it in some way.” Adams will appear from 2 to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 13, at the Barnes & Noble at 4600 Commonwealth Centre Parkway. She also will appear from 2:30 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, April 29, at the Barnes & Noble at Chesterfield Towne Center at 11500 Midlothian Turnpike. For more information, visit www.stacyhawkinsadams.com.

JTCC’s Fool for Art Festival offers a day of fun for all Would you like to design a backyard sanctuary for wildlife or a garden for cut flowers? Would you like to create a beautiful t-shirt design using science? Are you interested in learning more about the latest online programs and application? Would you like to challenge your strategy skills with a chess tournament? Do you like to get creative? Is science your passion? Are you interested in the languages and cultures of foreign lands? Is staying healthy a priority? Have you always wanted to learn to dance? If you answered yes to one Fool for Art. or more of these questions, This annual festival held then mark your calendars for by John Tyler Community

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College in partnership with Chesterfield County will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

on Saturday, April 21, at the college’s Midlothian Campus at 800 Charter Colony Parkway. Fool for Art is a day packed with family fun, including art, music, hands-on activities and free educational sessions, and much more. Highlights include: Art and craft area: Stroll through this area and shop from a selection of paintings, ceramics, woodwork, glass art, jewelry, photographs, folk art and more. Art of Learning Tent: Get ready for lots of fun hands-activities. Inside the tent, visitors will get to make a volcano erupt, build a rocket, identify the bones in the human body, write their names in hieroglyphics, learn where germs hide, and create Maharaja Medallions

Chesterfield Federal Credit Union schedules monthly shred events 15, Brandermill Office (4900 E. MillThe 2012 schedule for free shred ridge Parkway). events for members of the Chesterfield 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Friday, October County community has been an19, Chesterfield Courthouse Office nounced by the Chesterfield Federal (6737 Public Safety Way). Credit Union. 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. Residents are invited to bring in 17, Midlothian Village Office (13601 personal documents for shredding, Public Safety Way). including old account statements, bills, 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. receipts, tax documents or other docu- 15, Brandermill Office (4900 E. Millments containing personal informaridge Parkway)/ tion. Chesterfield Federal Credit Union The 2012 schedule is: recommends shredding of personal 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Friday, April 20, documents as an important precaution Chesterfield Courthouse Office (6737 against identity theft and fraud. Public Safety Way). Confidential information isn’t lim 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, May ited to account statements. Hard copies 19, Midlothian Village Office (13601 of sensitive materials are produced Public Safety Way). daily in every household. 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, June As the fastest-growing form of 16, Brandermill Office (4900 E. Millfraud, identity theft threatens to ridge Parkway). destroy one’s financial security and 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Friday, July 20, stability. Chesterfield Courthouse Office (6737 Chesterfield Federal Credit Union is Public Safety Way). a not-for-profit financial cooperative 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. organized by and for people who share 18, Midlothian Village Office (13601 the common bond of working for or Public Safety Way). providing a service to our members 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. and the community.

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CFCU has three branch locations: in Chesterfield on Public Safety Way, in Brandermill in the Market Square Shopping Center, and on Midlothian Turnpike in the Midlothian Station Shopping Center. Members also can access the Credit Union through over 4,000 shared branches and 50,000 free ATMs nationwide. Unlike other financial institutions, Credit Unions are owned and controlled by their members. There are no outside stockholders and no paid Board of Directors. All of the Credit Union’s excess earnings are returned to members in the form of lower interest rates on loans, higher dividend rates on deposits, lower fees and additional services. The all-volunteer Board of Directors is democratically elected by the membership, and each member is entitled to one vote regardless of the amount they have on deposit. For more information, contact Chris Miller at 639-8023, extension 108, or by e-mail at cmiller@chesterfieldfcu.net.

The Bon Air Artists Association’s monthly meeting will be held at 9:30 a.m. at the Congregation Or Ami, located at 9400 Huguenot Rd., Richmond. Larry Robinson will introduce the VCU art students who have received the art scholarships from Bon Air Artist Association. For questions, contact Nell Chesley at 217-8950.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18 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 the Salisbury Garden Club Biennial Garden Tour. If you have any questions regarding the Salisbury Garden Club, contact the president, Doris Morris, at doriskmorris@comcast.net.

THURSDAY, APRIL 19 Spring Arbor of Salisbury located at 14001 Turnberry Lane, Midlothian, will host a free Alzheimer’s Community

Forum at its Salisbury location. A panel of professionals will be in attendance to give insights on the medical, legal and caregiver issues that arise when caring for an Alzheimer’s patient. The event is free and a light lunch will be provided to all attendees. RSVP by Monday, April 16, by calling Jennifer Kelsey at 897-2727.

SATURDAY, APRIL 21 “Sing and Ring” concert will be presented at 7 p.m. at Salisbury Presbyterian Church located at 13621 W. Salisbury Rd. by the Senior Adult Community Choir and The Salisbury Ringers. For more information, call 7945311.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25 The Newcomers Club of Richmond will hold its monthly luncheon at 11 a.m. at the Westwood Club. The program will be a floral arrangement demonstration. Call Brenda by April 15 or visit newcomersrichmond.org.

WEEKLY TUESDAYS Overeaters Anonymous Group #51606 meets at 2 p.m. each Tuesday at Central Baptist Church, located at 1510 Courthouse Rd., Richmond (23236) (Mission House in rear of church). For more information, call Peg at 379-9558. The Bethia United Methodist Church Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) program is accepting registrations and new members. Bethia MOPS meets from 9:30 a.m. to noon on the first, third and fifth Tuesdays from Sept. 20 through May 15. For more information, contact Kara Harris at 763-6067 or karaharris@verizon.net. Bethia United Methodist Church is located at 10700 Winterpock Road, Chesterfield.

WEEKLY THURSDAYS Moms of Tots to Teens (MOTTS) meets from 9:45 a.m. to noon every first and third Thursday at Bon Air

Learn how to fix landscaping issues CONTRIBUTED REPORT

The Chesterfield County Office of Cooperative Extension is offering county residents the opportunity to learn how to cope with their landscaping challenges. The program, Learn Your Landscape, includes a site evaluation from a master gardener to obtain a basic landscape inventory, a follow-up consultation, and a personalized reference landscape binder. The cost for the program is $25. Space in the program is limited. For more information, or to register, call 751-4401.

Mark Maloney named winner of Toastmaster Club speech contest CONTRIBUTED REPORT

Mark Maloney recently captured first place in the Chesterfield Toastmaster Club Speech Contest for 2012. Nicole Sitler, contest chair, said Lisa Eget and Julio Del Corso came in second and third, respectively. Maloney went on to compete in the Toastmaster Area 33 Speech Contest.

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your teens can sketch out their futures, have fun with robotics, and much more. Music, dancing and comedy: Get ready to have more fun in the courtyard, which will be filled with music, dancing, and skits. Paper shredding: Free document shredding will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in parking lot D. Rain barrels and composters: Purchase rain barrels and composters at reduced prices, while supplies last. Food: Yummy offerings will be available throughout the day. To learn more about Fool for Art, to get directions to the campus, and to find a complete list of art and craft vendors, activities, sessions, and food vendors, visit www. jtcc.edu/foolforart.

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with the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts – and that’s just the start. Celebrate our Earth Tent: Want to go green? Chesterfield County wants to show you how. Learn about environmentally friendly landscaping, regional wildlife, and the newest eco-friendly cars. You can also play games, win prizes, and meet Tim, the talking trash can. Free educational sessions, demonstrations and activities: Head inside the Academic and Science buildings for activities and sessions sure to interest people of all ages. Use science to decorate a t-shirt, learn about various computer programs and applications, learn how to make a film or take a great photo, enjoy adventures with the Story Lady, find out how

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Street Rockets of Va. revs up for business Father and son offer riders unique shopping experience CONTRIBUTED REPORT

ith mounting gas prices, many people are looking for ways to cut transportation costs and one father and son team has an answer. Owned by father and son Patrick and Matthew Dobbs, Street Rockets of Virginia LLC is dedicated to providing local motorcyclists and scooter riders with valued products at competitive prices. Street Rockets of Virginia LLC, a locally owned retailer specializing in new and used motorcycle apparel, helmets and parts, offers motorcyclists and scooter riders a unique shopping experience with new and used inventory. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Customer service is what weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re all about,â&#x20AC;? Patrick said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Street Rockets is a place where any rider is welcome to come, shop, and share stories.â&#x20AC;?

Street Rockets of Virginia LLCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s grand opening will be held from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, April 14, at 10020 Chester Road in Chester in the Shops at the Whistle Stop Junction. Grand opening activities will include free photographs of riders with their bikes and the opportunity to register for a $50 Street Rockets gift certificate. Street Rockets of Virginia LLC carries AGV, Scorpion, Speed and Strength, and KBC helmets in stock. â&#x20AC;&#x153;AGV helmets are made in Italy and are a great value. AGV helmets are big sellers at Virginia Beach,â&#x20AC;? Matthew said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve tried to find the best products at reasonable prices to fit our customerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s budgets.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;With gas prices soaring, I think more people are going to be looking at motorcycles and scooters for transporta-

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tion,â&#x20AC;? Patrick said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Helping area riders find the right gear at the right price is what

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The Chesterfield County Public Library and the Friends of the Chesterfield County Public Library will present a series of free seminars this spring to help parents negotiate the financial-aid process. For more information, or to register, visit library. chesterfield.gov. Financial Aid 101 Learn the six steps to creating a successful financialaid package in this workshop presented by GRASP, the Great Aspirations Scholarship Program. Get information on different kinds of

aid and sources for grants, loans and scholarships. Get help filing the FAFSA form. Discover the significance of the grade point average, and the benefits and requirements of community college transfer programs. Each seminar will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Dates and locations are: April 16, Midlothian Library; April 23, Enon Library; April 30, Meadowdale Library; May 7, Clover Hill Library; and May 14, LaPrade Library. Making College Affordable Parents of all income levels will discover how to

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he restaurant is quiet as brothers Paulo and Nelson Benavides prepare for the crowds that will soon arrive. On the wall, old photos â&#x20AC;&#x201C; ome of which are black and white â&#x20AC;&#x201C; along with authentic Mexican art are the dĂŠcor. Pepeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, which has been open about four months, is located at 9550 Midlothian Turnpike. The brothers hail from Mexico where they were taught a strong work ethic by their father. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have worked in the restaurant business since we [the brothers] were very young,â&#x20AC;? Paulo said. Paulo and Nelsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dad recently owned three restaurants, until the brothers bought one of them. Paulo said their dad believed managing three restaurants was getting to be overwhelming. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was the perfect opportunity for us,â&#x20AC;? Paulo said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Nelson and I were ready for our own business. It was just the right time. We just took the plunge.â&#x20AC;? The first item of business was a name change for the establishment. Under the name Don Pepeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, the brothers changed the name to just Pepeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s.

Why? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Don is a very special title,â&#x20AC;? Paulo said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It means â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Mr.,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; but is a special respect title. Someone younger wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be called â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Don.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Some people were a little nervous,â&#x20AC;? Paulo said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They were worried we would change the food, but we didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t; the food will be the same.â&#x20AC;? He said the restaurant offers classic Mexican food like tacos, burritos, tostados, chimichangas, quesadillas and fajitas. They also have steak, beans and rice on the menu. There is a wide selection of vegetarian dishes, such as veggie fajitas. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We kept the original staff, even the same cooks,â&#x20AC;? Paulo added. With the tough economy, how will the restaurant fair? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a restaurant boom right now,â&#x20AC;? Paulo continued, â&#x20AC;&#x153;especially for Mexican. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s risky but exciting. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not as risky for us as it would for someone who has family and children. Being single, Nelson and I arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t putting all our eggs in one basket.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am happy because I get to work with my family,â&#x20AC;? Paulo said. Paulo, 26, and Nelson, 27. moved to the area in 1995. The restaurant is open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. on Friday and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. The restaurant is closed on Sundays.

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VCU third baseman Joey Cujas leads the Colonial Athletic Association in batting average and on-base percentage and ranks among the leaders in five other offensive categories.

Cujas is VCU’s king of swing Manchester alum putting together spectacular sophomore season for Rams By Jim McConnell

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t first glance, there’s nothing particularly exceptional about Joey Cujas. By today’s standards, the VCU sophomore’s 6-foot, 180-pound frame is actually on the smallish side for a Division I third baseman. His biceps don’t strain the sleeves of his jersey and he

doesn’t cast an imposing shadow in the batter’s box. But put a pitcher on the mound and a bat in his hands, and Cujas might as well be conducting a symphony at home plate. “Joey’s always been a good hitter,” VCU coach Paul Keyes said after the Rams’ 2-0 loss to George Mason last Saturday at The Diamond. “He’s calm at the

plate. He sees the ball well and his swing is his own. He knows it so well that he can make adjustments very easily. “He’s a very humble guy. But deep down, he knows he can hit.” Cujas, a 2010 Manchester High graduate, was billed as a big-time slugger after setting the Lancers’ single-season (13) and career (23) home run records.

Fortunately for VCU, which plays its home games in a cavernous ballpark where home runs routinely go to die, he’s already been so much more. A starter from day one, Cujas was named to the 2011 Colonial Athletic Association’s all-rookie team after batting .321 with 41 RBIs in 53 games – and he was just getting warmed up. The righty-swinging Cujas

has taken his offensive game to another level this season. He was honored as the conference’s co-player of the week (ending April 1) after batting .588 (10 for 17) with a homer and eight RBIs while leading VCU to four consecutive road victories. Through Sunday’s games, he led the CAA in both batting CUJAS P8

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James River High senior Sam Hunt (left) talks to a couple of Henrico County automotive students in the garage area at Richmond International Raceway.

LIFE IN THE FAST LANE Still just 18, Hunt learning on the fly as rookie in K&N Pro Series By Jim McConnell

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dislocated shoulder prematurely ended Sam Hunt’s football career last fall, but the James River High School senior is feeling no ill effects from the injury as he navigates his rookie season as a stock-car racer in the K&N Pro Series. Hunt joined fellow 18-year-old driver C.J. Faison at Richmond International Raceway last Thursday, where they shared their stories and addressed a variety of racing-related topics with a large group of students from Henrico County Public Schools automotive classes. The drivers also gave the students a tour of their race haulers and even let a few of them slide into the cockpit of the cars they’ll pilot in the

Blue Ox 100 NASCAR K&N Pro Series East race later this month at RIR. While Faison made his debut on the .75-mile oval last spring, the April 26 event will be a significant racing milestone for Hunt, a Midlothian native who has many fond memories of sitting in the grandstand with his father and watching NASCAR’s stars turn laps at RIR. “It was always a dream of mine, but it really did seem far away,” Hunt said of the opportunity to race in Richmond. “It will be a big deal for me and I’m sure there will be a ton of butterflies, being on this big stage. But once you’re strapped up and out on the track, it’s amazing how fast all that stuff goes away.” Hunt has been most comfortable going fast since the first time he raced a go-kart as a 6-year-

old. He got interested in racing when his family moved to Holland and continued to work his way up the motorsports ladder upon returning to the United States a few years later. Hunt started racing Late Models before he received his learner’s permit, quickly earning kudos for his ability to protect his equipment and avoid the type of “over-aggressive” mistakes that have dogged so many teenage racers. Hunt spent last season with FDJ Motorsports, running Late Models at South Boston Speedway. He was on the verge of breaking into the top-10 in points when he took a helmet to his right shoulder during an October football game against Midlothian and sustained a torn labrum. hunt P9

James River High graduate Shannon Taylor continues to impress in her role as a starting forward for the U.S. women’s national field hockey team. Taylor scored one goal and nearly had another as the American squad claimed a 2-1 win over Australia last Friday in Buderim, Australia. The U.S. posted its second consecutive win in the threegame international “friendly” series with the world’s seventh-ranked team. The Americans had an outstanding start, piling on the pressure early, which resulted in a 1-0 lead at the 14 minute mark with a goal by Michelle Vittese (Cherry Hill, NJ). Vittese sent the ball across the circle in what appeared to be a reverse sweep pass to Taylor. But before the ball reached Taylor’s stick, it was deflected into the cage by an Aussie defender. Australia tied the match with a penalty stroke in the 29th minute. But the U.S. responded quickly and within minutes had a second goal tallied on the boards. Vittese collected the ball at the penalty stroke mark and sent it to teammate Katie O’Donnell (Blue Bell, PA) at the left post. O’Donnell sent a quick, deceptive pass to Taylor waiting at the right post. Taylor dove to get a touch on the ball and was able to send it into the cage, scoring her second goal of the series. It proved to be the gamewinner, as neither team managed to score after halftime.

Versatility makes duo ‘main cogs’ for Titans By Fred Jeter Special Correspondent

ny effort to list all of Cosby High’s female track stars would be like trying to count all the stars in the sky on a clear night. There’s sparkle everywhere you gaze upon a roster of the reigning district/region/state indoor champions. While diva Megan Moye may be tabbed the leading lady (double state individual winner), there’s a glowing supporting cast, too. That intro leads us to Molly Novak and

Gina D’Orazio, described by coach Bryan Still as “main cogs … talented girls willing to do anything you ask.” Long, lean sophomore Novak and D’Orazio, a gifted junior with an unlimited energy source, contributed mightily, in multiple events, to the Titans’ gold rush. Novak and D’Orazio ran powerful legs on Cosby’s victorious 4-by-400 and third-place 4-by-200 at the state meet at Boo Williams SportsPlex in Newport News. “What I like so much abut Molly and TITANS P8

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Molly Novak (left) and Gina D’Orazio contribute to Cosby’s girls track team in many events.

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Bridge) beat Novak (Tomahawk) for the long-jump crown … by a mere inch. Gina is you can put them in They’re also friendly about any event … they’re good from 55 meters indoors rivals in the 400 – the event Novak feels she may contend to 800 outside,” said Still. for state honors, down the “On top of that, they’re road. some of my best jumpers.” “My goal is to run 56 [seconds],” she said. Good golly, Miss Molly The problem is 10thNovak is an athlete that grader Moseley (second in flamboyant musician Little region 500, third in 300) Richard would appreciate isn’t going anywhere. … in addition to her track “That’s fine,” said Novak. ‘n’ field skills, she toots the “She pushes me to run trombone in the Titans’ faster.” marching band. And if you’re ever in over Titan two-timer your head, give her a shout D’Orazio is Cosby’s mas– Molly spends summers lifeter multi-tasker. guarding at Foxfire pool. “Miss Apostrophe” splits Novak typically competes time in spring between the in five events per meet and track, jump runways and the was fourth individually in soccer field, where she is a the Region 500. She won the 200 in the Ti- swift center midfielder for the undefeated Titans. tans’ recent tri-meet victory “It can be tough … I over Manchester and George really don’t feel like track Wythe. practice after I’ve already Novak is part of a stunning cluster of CHS middle- done soccer,” she said. “But distance runners that features the winning makes it all worthwhile.” her old middle school foe, She’s holding up well. Alexandria Moseley. In the Chesterfield County D’Orazio recently set a personal-best of 5-2 in winMiddle School meet two ning the high jump versus years ago, Moseley (Bailey

Manchester and Wythe. D’Orazio, while durable enough for longer hauls, really excels in the more explosive events. Indoors, she was third in the district 300 and 11th in the region 55 meters. Eleventh may not sound that impressive until you consider that she was the 11th fastest sprinter in the whole Central Region, from Ashland to Dinwiddie … while doing it part time. One must wonder what this versatile athlete might achieve if track was all she had on her plate. Still’s Titans, feeling frisky from all the success, are in a mood for running the table. They’ll be favored at the Dominion District (May 14) and Central Region (May 23-24) meets. Then, last, comes the Group AAA state championships June 1-2 at Richmond’s Sports Backers Stadium – the grand finale. “We have one state championship,” D’Orazio said. “Now we want another.” If victorious, when they roll the Titans’ credits it will be a long list.

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Joey Cujas’ ability to stay ‘inside the ball’ and drive it to the opposite field has been a key factor in his CAA-leading .442 batting average this season.

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ing out there. Every at-bat, he’s the same.” average (.442) and on-base Perhaps the most imprespercentage (.535) and sive aspect of Cujas’ season ranked among the top-5 has been his plate discipline. in five other categories: While batting third in each slugging percentage (third, of VCU’s first 32 games, he’s .602); hits (third, 50); drawn 19 walks and been hit doubles (third, 13); RBIs by seven pitches while strik(fourth, 31), and total ing out only five times. bases (fifth, 68). Five strikeouts all season? Asked to reveal the It’s no misprint. Don’t secret to his success, Cujas bother adjusting your pondered the question for glasses. You read it correctly. a moment before settling So how does a guy who on a one-word answer: bats in a prime run-producfocus. ing spot balance the need to “I compete for every drive the ball with his desire at-bat,” he said. “I just try to make contact? to take a good approach at “When I get two strikes, the plate and do whatever I just focus on putting the I can do to get on base.” ball in play because nothing Cujas’ determination good comes from striking and consistency were on out,” Cujas said. display Friday night late in Keyes, who believes Cujas VCU’s 7-4 loss to George “has a No. 2 hitter’s mentaliMason. The Rams trailed ty batting in the 3 hole,” sug7-0 heading to the botgested that fatigue was the tom of the ninth inning main factor that prevented and Cujas had been held him from posting similarly hitless in his first three gaudy numbers during his plate appearances, but he freshman season. promptly ripped a lineThat’s no longer an isdrive single and eventually sue. Cujas feels noticeably came around to score one stronger after he stayed in of his team’s four runs in Richmond last summer a late uprising that at least and worked out four times made the final score more a week with Tim Kontos, respectable. VCU’s assistant athletic “That’s Joey,” Keyes director for sports perforsaid. “He has a lot of ‘old mance. school’ in him. He goes Cujas also spent the winabout his business quiet; ter working with new hitting he doesn’t do a lot of yell- coach Jeff Palumbo on a

variety of drills designed to help him drive the ball more consistently to center and right field. “When you’re able to hit the ball to all fields, it’s easier to get hits,” Cujas said. And when you’re having the kind of season Cujas has enjoyed so far, you expect to get a hit every time you walk to the plate. Baseball doesn’t work that way, of course. In a sport where failing to get a hit seven times out of 10 can land you in the Hall of Fame, batting .442 for an entire season against Division I pitching would be truly exceptional. Every hitter goes through stretches like the one Cujas faced last weekend. George Mason pitched him tough and his batting average fell nearly 20 points after he went 4 for 13 in the three games. But his belief remains unshaken. “At this point, I feel like I have to get myself out,” Cujas added. “I don’t worry about who the pitcher is or what he’s doing. I just take it one day at a time. “My goal is to get multiple hits every game, but if I don’t, I have to keep it in perspective. I put it behind me and come out with the same confident approach tomorrow.”

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Surgery ended both his football career and his race season, and forced him into four months of physical therapy to regain both strength and range of motion in his shoulder. But the “bad break” would soon be followed by a golden career opportunity he never saw coming. On Nov. 29, Precision Performance Motorsports owner Rick Gdovic announced his operation had added Hunt to its Driver Development Program for the 2012 K&N Pro Series season. “I wasn’t looking to move up because I didn’t think I’d be able to find funding,” Hunt said. “I kept my nose clean and my eyes open, and fortunately it came to me.” Now it’s all about learning on the fly. Hunt made his K&N Pro Series debut at Bristol Motor Speedway last month and posted a respect-

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