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Towne Center, American Red Cross team up to support Hurricane Sandy victims being accepted at Chesterfield Towne Center at 11500 Midlothian ithout a doubt, Hur- Turnpike in Chesterfield. ricane Sandy was a The mall began collecting catastrophic event monetary donations for Hurricane for many people Sandy victims in concert with the in Virginia and in other nearby American Red Cross on Wednesday, states. And even though the storm Oct. 31. battered the Atlantic coast several Kelly Wilkes, marketing manweeks ago, many residents are still ager for Chesterfield Towne Center, trying to rebuild their homes and said its parent company, Macerich, their lives. teamed up with the charity to raise For that reason, donations for funds for hurricane relief because it victims of Hurricane Sandy are is a trusted organization. BY KOREY HUGHES Special Correspondent
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“We’re doing it across the country,” Wilkes said. “The entire company, which is Macerich, decided that we are a gathering place for our shoppers and that we are able to get the word out.” “And, the Red Cross is so famous for being able to mobilize in the middle of a problem and to start making a difference. They can immediately take the funds and do the right thing.” The American Red Cross has already helped thousands of hur-
ricane victims across the East Coast since Hurricane Sandy hit. Wilkes said the American Red Cross has already provided more than 92,000 shelter stays for storm victims since the squall wreaked havoc on the country’s shores. There are a few ways that Chesterfield Towne Center patrons can donate to the charitable effort. Cash or check contributions can be made at its guest services area, which is located near the center court just past the food court.
Alternatively, donations can be made on the mall’s website, or smartphone users can make them on their handsets by scanning quick response codes that appear throughout the mall. “If you are walking through the mall and scan a QR code, you can make a donation right there on your smartphone,” Wilkes said. Fortunately for local shoppers, Wilkes said that Chesterfield SANDY page 3
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Sophie Graviet, a 17-year-old Midlothian High School senior, has led a drive for supplies to benefit the YWCA of Richmond emergency shelter.
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Above: Courtney Colwell, a runner from Tomahawk Creek Middle School, smiles as part of “the pack” during last year’s Dunkin’ Donuts Munchkins Run. Center: Participants enjoy some treats. Below: Joe Eck, runner 131, was the first place winner in the High School Division. He is the brother of a childhood cancer survivor. BY KOREY HUGHES Special Correspondent
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AT guru John Swann will visit Chesterfield County Public Schools three times this school year to help students achieve higher scores on the SAT reasoning test. Students are welcome to register for any of these free and popular sessions, which run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Saturday, Nov. 17, at Monacan High School at 11501 Smoketree Drive. Saturday, Jan. 19, at Clover Hill High School at 13301 Kelly Green Drive. Saturday, March 2, at Meadow-
brook High School at 4901 Cogbill Road. Swann will provide nuts-and-bolts information to help students at all levels achieve their highest possible scores in math and reading. Students will leave with a better understanding of the SAT, test-taking strategies and a booklet of practice materials. The information is designed to be especially helpful to high school juniors. In addition, parents are invited to a free presentation about the college application process:
11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 19, at Clover Hill High School. 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 2, at Meadowbrook High School. There is no fee, but students who want to attend must register online at mychesterfieldschools.com: click on SAT Academy at the bottom of the page, then click on the John Swann link (students) or the parent session link (parents) and follow the directions. The student’s ID number, which is printed on report cards, is required. For more information, call 804-5941743 or 804-279-7319.
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uring October’s National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Sophie Graviet, a senior at Midlothian High School, led the “Make a Difference” drive to provide much needed funds and goods to the YWCA of Richmond emergency shelter. As the volunteer director of the local Ms. Molly Foundation, the 17-year-old is working with customers of Molly Maid of Capital City Virginia to provide necessities to women and children escaping violence in the Richmond area. “I was sad to learn that 1.3 million women are physically assaulted each year by a partner,” Sophie said. “It is one of the most underreported crimes in the nation and it forces many It [domestic women and children out of violence] is one their homes. It made me want of the most to do something to help them underreported as they try to regain normal lives.” crimes in the Molly Maid home service nation and it professionals throughout forces many Richmond are leaving letters women and and collection bags behind in children out of hundreds of their customers’ homes this month in an effort their homes. It to collect money, toiletries and made me want to do something household items to women and children seeking safe haven. to help them as This is the second anthey try to regain nual “Make a Difference” drive normal lives.” that Sophie has led and she is optimistic that it will be even SOPHIE GRAVIET more successful than last year’s 17-year-old Midlothian which provided the YWCA of High School student Richmond with thousands of dollars in goods and funds. All donations go directly to the shelter to support victims of domestic violence. Nationwide, the Ms. Molly Foundation raised $223,000 in 2011, which was distributed to 123 shelters across the country. Since its inception in 1996, the foundation has raised more than $1.2 million for local domestic violence shelters throughout the United States and Canada. “This experience has opened my eyes to a widespread problem I knew very little about,” Sophie said. “But it has also given me hope to see that there is generous, roundthe-clock help for people who have the courage to get out of bad situations.” In addition to her volunteer work with the Ms. Molly Foundation, Sophie student teaches in a kindergarten HELP page 2
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Top: Mid-Lothian Mines Park recently held a ribbon cutting at 13301 N. Woolridge Road in Midlothian. Above: The Chesterfield County Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon cutting for La Quinta Inn & Suites at 1301 Huguenot Road in Midlothian. Right: The Chesterfield County Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon cutting for CFO Professional Services at 1700 Huguenot Road, Suite F, in Midlothian.
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n Sunday, Nov. 18, the St. Matthias’ Cultural Series will present a double dose of entertainment, Black and Blue, a blacksmithing demonstration plus a bluegrass concert. At 2 p.m., colonial blacksmith artist Keith Hicks will demonstrate the metalsmithing art by actually forging on site.
Forged crafts such as kitchen utensils, candle stands, andirons, roses and lanterns will be made and sold as you sip cider and crunch ginger snaps. At 4 p.m., Smokey Winstead and Bull Run Grass from Manassas will perform favorite traditional, gospel and classic bluegrass music with a bit of humor thrown in. The band has four members who play the guitar, banjo, mandolin
and bass fiddle. Sometimes they are joined by a violin player. Bluegrass roots date back to 18th Century English, Scottish and Irish immigration into the Appalachian area. African- American jazz also influences bluegrass. Both blacksmithing and bluegrass are colonial art forms. This will be an afternoon for bluegrass and craft lovers. Young and old are encouraged to attend,
relax and enjoy the delicious refreshments following the Bull Run Grass Concert. Donations are acceptable. Black and Blue will be presented at St. Matthias’ Episcopal Church at 11300 West Huguenot Road in Midlothian. For more information contact John Murdock, artistic director of the Fine Arts Committee, at 804272-8588.
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classroom as part of her Service Learning class at Midlothian High School, works as an office associate for State Farm, and enjoys wakeboarding, tennis and music. Molly Maid, a leading residential cleaning service franchise, embraces raising awareness and support for victims of domestic violence. As a trusted partner in
customers’ homes, the company is able to leave behind educational information on the issue as well as solicit for goods and monetary donations which help shelters support families in need. For more information about how to participate or to contribute to the foundation, contact Sophie Graviet, local director of the Ms. Molly Foundation, at 804327-3878 and visit www. mollymaid.com/foundation.
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ysha Ives, the single mother of a 7year-old boy, said she wants to be a blessing to other mothers in the Central Virginia area. She recently experienced difficulties with transportation, and, with no family in Virginia, she struggled to find transportation to work, the grocery store, her child’s activities and other important functions. Out of that experience was born Ives’ desire to create a system that will provide reliable transportation for low and moderate income mothers in Central Virginia. “There’s no public transportation where I live in Chesterfield County, car rentals are expensive, and taxi rates are really excessive,� Ives said. “At one point, it occurred to me that other working mothers, especially single mothers, are experiencing the same hardship. At that moment it became my mission to create a nocost shuttle to help working mothers who lack reliable transportation.� Ives’ mission is to create a nonprofit shuttle service in Chesterfield County. The goal is to help working mothers get to and from work, appointments, school functions, grocery stores and other places without having to worry about excessive fees. To accomplish this task, Ives’ is reaching out to the community. “I didn’t realize how hard it is for people without transportation until my own transportation was gone, so this cause is very dear to my heart,� Ives said. “It’s a very worthy cause and I’m asking the community to help make this vision a reality with your financial support. There are many mothers who try very, very hard to survive, but who just need a little help. It’s my prayer that together we can help every mother in Chesterfield County who needs transportation. Please help – every penny counts.� Contributions of any amount can be sent to Aysha Ives at 10925 Poachers Run, Chesterfield VA 23832. Checks can be made payable to Aysha Ives. For more information, call Ives at 804-247-0249.
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he Lucy Corr Village Dental Clinic held a ceremonial ribbon cutting, officially opening the newly renovated clinic, on Friday, Nov. 2. It is housed in Lucy Corr Village at 6800 Lucy Corr Boulevard and consists of two examination/treatment rooms, a laboratory, office space and a conference room. In 2012, the Lucy Corr Foundation launched a capital campaign to fund the renovations and purchase of new state-of-the-art equipment.
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Midlothian High School kicked off its Homecoming weekend on Thursday, Oct. 18, with the return of the Senior vs. Junior Powder Puff Game. The senior girls proudly displayed their pink uniforms as they came to take on the spirited juniors in green. The ladies displayed great determination and skill in a game that ended in overtime, with the seniors scoring a final touchdown, making the score 6-0. While the senior girls ultimately won the game, great fun was had by all.
SANDY from page 1 Towne Center’s structure was barely affected by Hurricane Sandy’s heavy rains and high winds. “We are very grateful that there was no damage at the property,” Wilkes said. “And, as a community, we’re very fortunate that we weren’t hurt, but up north, it was just devastating.” “When there’s a weather crisis, our intention is that the mall is a safe place for
the community, so we stayed open in case there was a big power outage. But, the mall is fine, and we’ll always be a great community gathering place when the community is in need.” Wilkes said she hopes that Chesterfield Towne Center’s patrons will be inspired to give generously to the relief efforts. The misfortune that has befallen Hurricane Sandy’s victims has been heartbreaking enough to
affect all. “I don’t know how you can look at the pictures on the news or on the Internet and not be emotionally affected by that,” Wilkes said. “It’s the right thing to do as an American citizen, and we should pull together to help those in need.” For more information about the donation effort, visit www.chesterfieldcenter. com or visit the mall’s Facebook page.
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Keyes remembered as winning coach, great guy several years back, a regional match-up with the University of Virginia seemed like the pinnacle of CU baseball coach Paul Keyes traveled the program’s success. It was a game in the national all over the country and even internaspotlight, something the Rams earned and deserved. tionally in his 18 years as Rams head The Rams lost to the highly-touted Cavaliers, coach, but never got too far from his and Keyes suffered through the long press conferCentral Virginia roots. That’s the way he liked it. ences following the contest. As he exited the media Keyes recently lost his battle with cancer and the center in Charlottesville, I identified myself and area is left with a void that will not be replaced eas- asked if I could get just one minute for a few local ily, on and off the diamond. questions. Of course, he obliged. Ask anyone who knew Paul and they’d tell you We sat in a golf cart and sipped on cold Coca this was a player’s coach. He instilled a sense of Colas as he reflected on just how far his program personal pride and accomplishment that served his had progressed. I quickly realized it wasn’t about players long after their playing days were completed. the program, but the players as he went on and on Whether that involved a heart-to-heart personal about his squad, their individual accomplishments, talk or an evening out at a local nightspot where and, more importantly, their connection to the area. everyone but Keyes was carded at the door, he was And maybe that was the key to Paul’s success – a there for his players. genuine desire to provide a showcase for Central “Everyone felt like they knew Paul, and that’s the Virginia baseball talent. The nucleus of his teams way he wanted it,” an associate commented when was homegrown, and Keyes was always on the hunt we learned of his passing. for the player next door type of talent. I thought about those words as I reminisced Throughout his tenure, he gave hundreds of local about my brief but meaningful relationship with athletes a chance to compete in Division 1 competithe first class coach. tion. They all learned more than baseball from Paul When I was publisher of The Mechanicsville Lo- Keyes. cal, I first encountered Keyes in community efforts I’ve always believed that a man should be judged not associated with baseball. Although he didn’t on the sum of his parts. Keyes’ countless acts of always recognize me immediately, his demeanor kindness, leadership, compassion and friendship always changed when he heard the words Mechan- account for a life well lived and certainly ended too icsville Local and was never too busy to take all the soon. The many friends and colleagues who mourn time I needed for interviews. his passing now are a testament to a good guy, and When Keyes took the Rams to the national scene a great man. BY JIM RIDOLPHI
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t first glance, beekeeping seems to be a dangerous pastime, but after owners learn how to properly handle the insects, it can be a calming experience. The Beekeeping Basics Class, which will hold its second installment from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 17, at Rockwood Nature Center at 3401 Courthouse Road in Chesterfield, has been instructing local bee enthusiasts about how to look after those animals. Kristi Orcutt teaches the Beekeeping Basics class. She said the class originally began as an extension of the Rockwood Park Backyard Beekeepers Association, a local group of beekeeping enthusiasts based at the facility. “There are several clubs in the area, but what makes us unique is that we’re promoting it as a backyard hobby that is sustainable,” Orcutt said. “Commercial beekeeping utilizes chemicals and hive manipulations, but we’re reversing that and going back to your backyard chicken farm kind of thing.” As Orcutt said, the Honeybee Festival that the Rockwood hosted earlier this year showed that local citizens are eager to learn more about beekeeping. Of course, it isn’t the easiest topic for novices to pick up, which is why Orcutt said that there was a need for the class. “We held a Honeybee Festival back in June at Rockwood Nature Center to draw people’s attention to the importance of having pollinators for their own gardens,” Orcutt said. “I was surprised by all the interest and all the new members who showed up.” “Most of us are established beekeepers, but the terminology was really throwing the new people. They seemed frustrated, and I realized that we needed to have a class so we weren’t talking over their heads.” The class’ first session took place on Saturday, Oct. 13, and the students visited local bee yards called apiaries on Sunday, Oct. 14, to learn more about the insects up-close. Two of those locations were in Chesterfield County, and they included the
hives of club members Rob Wokaty and Wilhelm Gollub. “We did our first annual Tour De Hives, and it was an apiary tour,” Orcutt said. “We visited five apiaries, and we enjoyed seeing the different styles of keeping hives.” Saturday’s class will teach participants about bee health and behaviors. Before the day ends, Orcutt said attendees also will learn about where to get healthy bees locally. The seminar will conclude on Thursday, Jan. 26, and participants will build their own beehives that day. But, building such a structure can be complicated because the materials involved are extremely heavy. According to Orcutt, one box of honey frames can weigh up to 80 pounds, which is why newcomers will get guidance about construction from more experienced members that day. “We’ll get together to help them to assemble the frames if they aren’t accustomed to woodworking,” Orcutt said. “And, all of the participants will be paired with experienced mentors because it’s valuable to have someone by your side to show you what to look for.” Beekeeping is a relaxing hobby, and, because the insects are pollinators, the pastime also has positive consequences for the natural world. To that end, Orcutt said it’s time that people started to pay attention to the insects’ needs and help them in a sustainable way. “One of the advantages of beekeeping is that we’re helping an industry that’s in trouble by keeping an element of agriculture alive and healthy,” Orcutt said. “We’ve been mass-producing bees, and we haven’t been taking care of the bees themselves, so it gives us a chance to observe them and to learn how to keep them.” Registration is already closed for Saturday’s class, but Orcutt said she wants to hear from members of the local community to gauge interest in future beekeeping courses. For more information, call Kristi Orcutt at 804-822-0400 or e-mail her at botnizn@gmail. com.
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The National Association for Career Pathways Leadership selected the Cisco Academy of the Chesterfield Technical Center as the recipient of the first-ever Rigorous Programs of Study National Award. Students in the Cisco Academy participate in work-based learning, projects and competitions in computer networking while earning college credit through dual enrollment with John Tyler Community College and achieving industry certifications. The award was announced in October during the National Career Pathways Network conference. Among those honored were, from left, Cisco Academy teachers Linda Lester, Maureen Noe, Corey Hitt and Scott Steinruck and Cisco Academy student Tripp Brockwell.
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r. William Whitaker II has been hired as the executive pastor, a new role at Bon Air Baptist Church. He will be responsible for all church daily operations, with most ministerial staff reporting to him. Whitaker will report to the senior pastor, Travis Collins. An African American leader in Virginia, Whitaker left the position of executive business pastor at the First Baptist Church of South Richmond to assume the leadership role at Bon Air Baptist. There has been much in the news about the Southern Baptist Convention and the Baptist General Association of Virginia both electing Whitaker their first African American presidents in 2011 and 2012. Bon Air Baptist is part of the Southern Baptist Convention, with its primary affiliation being the Baptist General Association of Virginia. Whitaker was overwhelmingly voted into the church leadership.
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Providence Middle School eighth grade students recently released the monarch butterflies they raised from caterpillars during a Butterfly Festival at the school. The student moms and dads of the butterflies pampered, measured and documented their growth to adulthood. Once they became butterflies, they were tagged with tags from the University of Kansas’ Monarch Watch program and released to begin their migration to butterfly sanctuaries in Mexico. Visitors had the opportunity to hold the monarchs inside the butterfly tent for a closer look. The festival included butterfly related activities, arts and crafts.
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Clover Hill High School’s Varsity Outreach Club will host its second annual Dunkin’ Donuts Munchkins Run on Saturday, Nov. 17. Below: Alison Opel, runner 323, is joined by Sheri Phillips, 345, and Jacqui Sweigart, 438.
DUNKIN’ from page 1 children who suffer from the disease, which is why she said that it is such a worthy cause. “Chemo[therapy] can be long, and children can be in there for hours,” Badura said. “ASK provides video games and movies for them, and (it has its) own tutoring and graduation programs.” “It helps the kids and their siblings. ASK also provides housing for parents who have to come and stay with their kids after they have been diagnosed,” she added. Saturday’s race is aimed at ages 7 and up, and participants can walk if they can’t run. Best of all, sprinters will be surrounded by thousands of Munchkins during the race, and there is an incentive for consuming as many of the miniature donuts as possible. “At every mile marker, we have different varieties laid out, and you can eat as many as you want,” Badura said. “This year, we’ll do an incentive where if you eat the donuts and finish the race, you get entered in a raffle, and you get a ticket for each Munchkin you eat.” Plaques will be awarded to male and female age group winners in the middle school youth, high school youth and adult categories.
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According to Badura, the middle and high schools that boast the most students in the race will each win a trophy styled to look like a donut. Last year’s race included 500 participants, but 2012’s event is striving to reach its goal of 1,500 participants. And, it’s quite likely that it will, considering all of the sweet enticements that await the attendees. “This year, Dunkin’ Donuts has given us awesome thermal travel mugs that are insulated, and they’re going to honor those with 99-cent refills in the Richmond area except for the Staples Mills store,” Badura said. “Plus, with the voucher, you get a cup of Munchkin donuts as
well.” Of course, there’s no bigger incentive than having the knowledge that your participation in the race will help a child to better cope with cancer. “It’s being done by kids, and I can’t think of a more fun way to be active and support this cause,” Badura said. “It’s a win-win all the way around.” To register for the race online, visit http://donutrun. org. Online registration closes at midnight today (Thursday, Nov. 15), but day of registration begins at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 17. Registration fees are $20 for youth from ages 7 to 22 and $25 for adults ages 23 and up.
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LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 What you need most of all this week is to escape the confines of the four walls and simply spend plenty of time outdoors, Libra. Your mind will be cleansed.
CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 You may face a decision that gives you pause from an ethical or humanitarian standpoint, Capricorn. Give it some thought before deciding what to do.
TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, do not worry about being productive all of the time. You need to recharge to be in top form when you are called into action. Tuesday could be busy.
LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, it’s smart if you hold your tongue for a few days until a situation at home has a chance to blow over. Otherwise you can run the risk of escalating things unnecessarily.
SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, adventure brings excitement and you are ready for some creative flow of energy and a change of pace. Keep your eyes peeled for all of the opportunities coming your way.
AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, this week you may want to make a second attempt at something that didn’t quite work out the first time. You may be surprised by the results this time around.
VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, if there’s something that you have wanted to try, such as a hobby or sport, now is the time to do so. You have the confidence needed to try different things.
SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, this week you will take steps toward getting more organized at work and at home. Clean out drawers and closets and remove any clutter that has accumulated.
PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, your innovative approach could certainly work in your favor this week. Don’t be afraid to apply this approach to your finances.
GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, expect some additional energy that enables you to sail through tasks at work in record speed. The sky is the limit when you have so much energy.
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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 This is the time to get started on long-overdue work, Aries. Things will go smoothly if you focus all of your attention on the tasks at hand and avoid distractions.
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13700 block of Arrowood Court Unknown suspect/s entered unlocked vehicle. Items were reported stolen at a residence.
5700 block of Jefferson Davis Highway Known suspects forced entry to vehicles at parking lot/garage of Kmart store. Items were reported stolen. Some items 14200 block of Regatta Pointe were recovered in the suspect’s vehicle. Road Unknown suspect/s entered unlocked vehicle. Items were Nov. 6 reported stolen at a residence. 3400 block of Meadowdale Boulevard Nov. 1 Unknown suspect/s entered 11200 block of Mistyhollow residence through unlocked kitchen window. Items were Road reported stolen. Arson-Woods was reported at Highway/Road/Alley near Genito Forest.
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Nov. 4 5300 block of Hunt Master Drive Victim reported rear license plate stolen from his vehicle at a garage/parking lot.
7400 block of Hull Street Road Unknown suspect/s stole batteries from two buses and attempted to take the batteries from a third bus, all at the listed location.
9600 block of Midlothian Turnpike Fraud with use of a credit card/ ATM was reported at a hotel.
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11800 block of Midlothian Turnpike Unknown suspect/s stole batteries from five unlocked vehicles reported at a business parking lot.
8400 block of Sir Sagamore Court Unknown suspect/s entered crawl space of vacant residence and stole copper piping. 2100 block of Willis Road Assault felonious and other dangerous weapon were reported at a bar/nightclub.
Nov. 5 Unknown suspect/s broke a kitchen window. Items were reported stolen at a residence.
23831 Nov. 2 4700 block of Faraday Drive Assault simple domestic was reported at a residence.
Nov.3 12800 block of Gloria Court Unknown suspect/s stole decals from license plate reported at a residence.
Nov. 5 8000 block of Midlothian Turnpike Unknown suspect(s) pried open storage unit doors. Items were stolen at a rental storage facility.
4700 block of Cedar Cliff Road Unknown suspect/s entered unlocked vehicle. Items were reported stolen.
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1600 block of Featherstone Drive Victim reported hub cab stolen from her vehicle at a residence.
Nov. 5 11700 block of N. Briar Patch Drive Assault simple domestic was reported at a residence.
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1700 block of Creek Side Road Unknown suspect/s forced entry by breaking window pane on door. Items were reported stolen at a residence.
Nov. 3 4700 block of Wedgemere Road Assault simple domestic was reported at a residence.
Nov. 4 Nov. 2 7700 block of Yorkdale Drive Assault simple domestic was reported at a resident.
4700 block of Wilconna Road Disorderly disturbance of peace was reported at a residence.
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9800 block of Midlothian Turnpike Report of unknown suspect approached the victim at the listed location and exposed himself then left the scene of a parking lot/garage.
1500 block of Chevelle Drive Victim reported bicycles stolen from the bed of a pickup truck at a residence.
12200 Green Vista Court Report of one possible known suspect and other unknown suspect/s stole items from a residence.
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1900 block of Pocoshock Blvd. Unknown suspect/s entered unlocked vehicle and tampered with the ignition.
11500 block Midlothian Turnpike Assault simple with hands, fists, Nov. 4 feet, etc., was reported at park- 10000 block of Robious Road Assault simple with hands, fists, ing lot/garage at Chesterfield feet,etc., was reported at parkTowne Center. ing lot/garage of Robious Hall shopping center.
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6200 block of Epaulet Court Two unknown, armed suspects entered the residence and held several victims at gunpoint. Items were reported stolen. No shots were fired. No injuries were reported.
8600 block of Doss Road Victim reported vehicle stolen from a residence. The vehicle was recovered with damage.
23224 Nov. 1 Victim reported two unknown suspects entered his residence with no signs of forced entry, held him at gunpoint, demanded money, and then fled on foot. Items were reported stolen.
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12700 block of Cove Drive Unknown suspect/s forced entry through a window. Nothing reported stolen at this time.
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23236 Oct. 31 2400 block of Hicks Road Victim reported front license plate stolen from a vehicle at a residence.
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800 block of West Harbour Drive Possible known suspects forced entry through a window. Items were reported stolen. One item recovered nearby.
600 block of Sunrise Five Way Assault simple domestic was reported at a residence.
Nov. 4 2300 block of Providence Creek Road An unknown suspect was observed in the victim’s unlocked vehicle at a residence. Nothing reported stolen at this time.
Nov. 6 11200 block of West Providence Road Bicycles were reported stolen at a residence.
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700 block of Boulder Springs Oct. 31 Drive Assault simple with hands, fists, 4900 block of Creekwood feet, etc., was reported at a Court residence. Unknown suspect/s entered residence through rear sliding door. No signs of forced entry noted. Items were reported Nov. 3 stolen. 6400 block of Cosmic Road Unknown suspect/s pried open
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400 block of East Hundred Road Report of assault simple domestic at a residence. 14400 block of Traywick Drive Unknown suspect/s entered unlocked vehicle at a residence. Items were reported stolen.
Nov. 2 13800 block of Rockhaven Drive Fraud identity theft was reported at a residence.
Nov. 3 1400 block of River Tree Drive Unknown suspect/s entered vehicle with no signs of forced entry at a parking lot/garage.. Items were reported stolen.
23838 Nov. 2 7400 block of Woodpecker Road Report of fraud with use of a credit card/ATM at a convenience store.
Nov 4 17800 block of River Road Unknown suspect/s pried open rear doors. Items were reported stolen at a residence.
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Great Big Greenhouse hosts holiday-themed events Nov. 18. Store manager Doug ans of seasonal Hensel said the Great Big decorations and foli- Greenhouse hosts both events age should look no during the weekend before further than the Great Thanksgiving each year. Big Greenhouse at 2051 Hu“It’s just a fun entertainguenot Road in the Huguenot ing time with a lot going on,” Village Shopping Center Hensel said. in North Chesterfield this According to Hensel, weekend for three days packed Friday’s Ladies Night Out with holiday excitement. gathering will give women the The business will host its first chance to see the store’s Ladies Night Out event from Christmas items and seasonal 5 to 8:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. home décor. 16, and its Open House event “We just thought it was the from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on right thing to do to encourage Saturday, Nov. 17, and from ladies to come into the green10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, house and just have a special BY KOREY HUGHES Special Correspondent
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night,” Hensel said. Food will be provided by River Breeze Catering, and a wide assortment of local vendors such as Healing Hands, Mary Robertson’s Handcrafted Jewelry and Virginia Old Dip Company, are scheduled to attend. Live musical performances by Liz Nance and Russell Lawson also are planned. Hensel said wine tastings also will be available that evening for a nominal fee. And, pets, such as dogs, will be allowed to attend with their owners if they are leashed. According to Hensel, a
special guest will be on hand, so participants should be prepared to snap a few photos. “It’s going to be a great, fun evening, and Santa’s going to be here, so they can bring their pets and their camera,” Hensel said. On Saturday, entertainment and hands-on workshops will round out activities during the Open House. The Richmond Symphony Youth Orchestra will play from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and the seminars will teach Great Big Greenhouse patrons how to create their own holiday crafts. “We’ll be making arrange-
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Midlothian High School Theatre will present William Shakespeare, with a different twist. Rather than the usual scholarly treatment, the audience can expect to see more of a tag team wrestling approach. The performances are scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, Nov. 15-17. Admission is $10, with a $5 Thursday special. For more information, visit www.midlotheatre.org.
River City 3 Railers return to Midlothian Woolridge and Old Buckingham Roads. The display is available from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 17. It will be closed Thanksgiving weekend so members can participate in the annual Science Museum of Virginia
Members of the River City 3 Railers have returned for a second year at the Midlothian Village Marketplace Shopping Center at 13150 Midlothian Turnpike at the intersection of North
“The most important thing is not to let your plants go into the cold winter dry,” Hensel said. “Make sure your evergreens have plenty of moisture.” “Also, be sure to take advantage of oak leaves or pine needles as mulch. And, make sure that azaleas and rhododendrons are mulched well.” Admission is free for both events. For more information about the Ladies’ Night Out and Open House events at the Great Big Greenhouse, call 804-320-1317 or visit www. greatbiggreenhouse.com.
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ments all day using fresh greenery,” Hensel said. “People can see how we make or decorate fresh wreaths and how we make bows.” Hensel said $100 gift cards will be raffled at both the Ladies Night Out and the Open House. Winners do not need to be present to win, but they do need to come out in order to enter the drawings. So, how should home horticulturists start to prepare their plants for the looming seasonal change? Well, Hensel provided a few tips that might help now that winter’s on its way.
holiday train exhibit. The schedule will then be 6 to 8 p.m. Fridays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays, Nov. 30 through Jan. 5, 2013. The event is free to the public.
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he meticulous movements and precise techniques that are involved in the martial arts make them exciting for onlookers to watch. And, local residents will soon get a chance to see fighters from all over the state compete against one another. Eggleston Karate Studio, which is located at 10090 Midlothian Turnpike in North Chesterfield, will host the 2012 Virginia Amateur Athletic Union Karate Annual Invitational Tournament at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 17, at Elko Middle School at 5901 Elko Road in Sandston. Mike Eggleston, the renshi at Eggleston Karate Studio, also serves as the district director of the Virginia AAU. He said renshi means master of karate and he is a sixth-degree black belt. As Eggleston said, the AAU is a youth-focused national outfit that makes 43 different sports available to children and teens. “The AAU is the biggest organized youth sports organization in America, with everything from karate to basketball to baseball to cricket,” Eggleston said. “They provide organized sports to youth.”
“Every state has certain groups of different sports. But, Virginia is very big on karate, basketball and baseball.” According to Eggleston, Saturday’s event is an invitational meet that will kick off the group’s current season. It will be followed by the 2013 Virginia AAU State Championship on Saturday, April 13, 2013, and the 2013 Virginia AAU Karate Super Regional Championship on Saturday, May 25, 2013. Eggleston said 28 different karate studios throughout Virginia will take part in Saturday’s tournament. Participants will compete at four different skill levels, which are white, green, brown and black belts. Although a majority of the combatants will be kids, adults also will participate in the tournament, including an assortment of fighters who are 35 and up. Some of the fighters will compete in kobudo, which includes long and short weapons. Eggleston said those implements include the bo, the sai and the tonfa. “A tonfa is made of wood and looks sort of like a hand crank, a sai looks sort of like a small metal pitchfork, and a bo is a six-foot-long staff,” Eggleston said. “They are all tools that they used in Oki-
nawa, Japan.” Other combatants will participate in kata and kumite. Kata refers to a list of fighting forms that participants will use during their bouts, and kumite is sparring. “Kata is kind of a broad word, which is any style,” Eggleston said. “Mandatory kata has a specific list that you have to perform, and you’re judged on what those look like, while plain kata is whatever your studio teaches.” “Kumite means to fight or to engage, and it means to physically fight, so you have to take safety precautions with gear. For instance, everybody has to have a mouthpiece.” The competition is being touted as a thrilling experience for spectators. “It’s an amazing event,” Eggleston said. “If you’ve ever watched karate, the way they move, and that light and fast speed, you’ll get hooked on it.” Admission for spectators is $5 for ages 6 and up and free for ages 5 and under. For more information about the 2012 Virginia Amateur Athletic Union Karate Annual Invitational Tournament, visit www.ekskarate.com. For more information about the Amateur Athletic Union, visit www.aausports. org.
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Midlothian Garden Club will present “Christmas in Hallsboro,” a Christmas Home Tour and Standard Flower Show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 1. The tour will feature five historic homes in the Hallsboro area of Chesterfield County. It also includes the Historic Chapel of Mt.
Hermon Baptist Church and Gather Store, formerly the 1850s Hallsboro General Store. This area is conveniently located a few miles off U.S. 288 and Midlothian Turnpike. Advance tickets are available through Saturday, Nov. 17. The cost is $20 for all seven locations or $7 per individual home.
Tickets will be $25 on the day of the tour. For ticket purchasing information, contact Carolyn Bartsch at 804-794-2140 or Linda Greer at 804-897-4204. A pre-ordered lunch is available for $12. For more detailed information, visit www.midlothiangardenclub.org and click on the red door brochure.
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THURSDAY, NOV. 15 Ramble along Turkey Neck Trail in Westmoreland State Park from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Rockwood Nature Center at 3401 Courthouse Road in Chesterfield. The total hiking distance is about 3.7 miles. All trip fees – $23 – include a naturalist, transportation and admission. For more information, call 804-318-8735.
SATURDAY, NOV. 17 Howlett Line Van Tour will be offered from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Henricus Historical Park at 251 Henricus Park Road. Learn about Civil War sites that were part of a Confederate line of defenses known as the Howlett Line. Constructed in late May 1864, the defensive position would prevent Federal troops from launching any further operations and keep the Army of the James entrenched on the peninsula. This tour will include stops at Battery Dantzler, Parker’s Battery, Ware Bottom Church Battlefield, Howlett Line Park and Fort Wead. The fee is $15. To register, visit www. chesterfieldhistory.com. For more information, call Bryan Truzzie at 804-751-4946.
SUNDAY, NOV. 18 Parkinson Disease-Richmond Metro Chapter meeting begins at 2 p.m. at HealthSouth at 5700 Fitzhugh Ave. for those with Parkinson’s and caregivers. The speaker will be Dr. Leslie Cloud, a neurologist. The topic is “Gastrointestinal Changes in Parkinson’s Disease.� For more information, contact Kathy Morton at 804-7301336.
MONDAY, NOV. 19. Chesterfield County children have the opportunity to talk to or receive a letter from Santa or Mrs. Claus. Send written requests to Santa, c/o
Chesterfield County Parks and Recreation, P.O. Box 40, Chesterfield, VA 23832. Specify whether you want your child to receive a call or letter. The request should include the child’s name, telephone number, address (including zip code), school, grade, teacher, favorite activities and some positive points about your child. Written requests must be received by Monday, Nov. 19. Calls will be made from 6 to 8 p.m. on Dec. 4 and 5. No special requests. This is for children aged 4 to 8. For more information, call 804-748-1623
at 10:15 a.m. at 13621 W. Salisbury Road in Midlothian. For more information, call the church office at 804-7945311.
WEEKLY Overeaters Anonymous Group #51606 meets at 2 p.m. Tuesdays at the Central Baptist Church at 1510 Courthouse Rd. in Richmond. For more information, call Peg at 804-379-9558.
FACES (Family Advocacy Creating Education and Services) meets the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 11601 Lucks Lane in Midlothian. For more information, call 804-378-0035 or visit www.FACESVA.org.
The Fifth Annual Salisbury Presbyterian Church Turkey Waddle 5K Walk/Run begins at 9 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day at 13621 Salisbury Rd. in Midlothian. Participants will be supporting the Central Virginia Food Bank. The event will be held rain, snow or shine. Registration fees are $10 for adults and $5 for kids up to 13 years, as well as a canned good. The first 600 paid entrants will receive an orange “string bag� with the SPC TW 5K logo on it. To register, go to https:// www.raceit.com/Register/ ?event=15540. To donate online, go to https://www. raceit.com/Fundraising/ ?event=15540.
The Salisbury Presbyterian Church Free Christmas Concert will present the Jubilation Senior Adult Community Choir at 11 a.m. Doors open
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The Bon Air Baptist Church Moms of Tots to Teens (MOTTS) group meets from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at 2531 Buford Road. All moms are welcome. Preschool childcare is available. Meeting topics include Christian parenting, self-defense skills, home organization and fall crafts. For more information, contact Loretta Sherwood at tiandlo@ aol.com. MOTTS will not meet Thursday, Dec. 20 or April 4.
This Christmas, a special page of the Classified section of The Midlothian Exchange will be devoted to pictures of area babies who are celebrating their first Christmas. You may purchase a spot for your baby’s photograph on the page for only $2500 Please send us a wallet-size photograph of your baby before Thursday, December 6, 2012. We will be sure he or she is included on the “Baby’s First Christmas� page which will be published in the newspaper on Thursday, December 13, 2012, and appear on www.midlothianexchange.com. Please write your name on the back of your baby’s photograph and enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope so we can return the photo to you.
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Midlothian finishes strong at championship Trojans’ Dickerson fourth for girls; Willard fifth for boys BY BRUCE WELLS Sports Editor
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HE PLAINS – While it may not have been the championship that she had envisioned for herself, in the end Kara Dickerson’s time of 18 minutes, 2 seconds was enough to give her a fourth place finish and help lead the Midlothian girls team to a third place finish at the Group AAA cross country meet last Saturday at Great Meadow Park.
VHSL Group AAA Championships Girls (5,000 meters at Great Meadow) Team Scores: Lake Braddock 47, Oakton 101, Midlothian 101 (a tiebreaker decided 2nd and 3rd place). Cosby finished 12th with 304 points. Locals in the Top 100 (Girls): 24. Nichelle Scott (L.C. Bird) 19:05; 65. Brianna Akright (Manchester) 19:59; 71. Madison Carpenter (Midlothian) 20:03; 84. Sadie Sandifer (Cosby) 20:23; 87. Lindsey Blum (Cosby) 20:26; 96. Brittany Whitt (Midlothian) 20:36. Boys (5,000 meters at Great Meadow) Team Scores: Chantilly 57, Midlothian 72, Battlefield 128. Locals in Top 100 (Boys): 51. Randy Hahn (Midlothian) 16:29; 86. Elijah Shaw (Midlothian) 16:58.
Situated in the Virginia Hill Country, Great Meadow, with its steep rolling hills and thick grass once again proved to be too much for a majority of the teams. Midlothian was the only Central Region school to place in the top five in the team
standings. The boy’s team finished second. “We all just really wanted it,” said Dickerson. “It’s just disappointing for both me and from a team aspect, because I knew I was capable of being in the top three.” The Trojans had four other runners finish
in the top 50. Tessa Riley was 26th (19:09), Kari Johnston 31st (19:23), Marie Johnston 44th (19:32), and Kari Striker 50th (19:39). Sean Willard’s fifth place finish helped the Trojans place second in the boys. “I was just praying to God I could hold on,” Willard said. “I felt myself slipping a little bit at the end but I could hear my dad encouraging me to keep pushing. That really picked me up and helped me to end up in the top five.” Among the Midlothian boys to place in the top 50; Tommy Mulroy finished 18th (16:01), Collin Hahn 26th (16:09), Evan Benjamin 28th (16:12), and Andrew Gorsuch 40th (16:20). bwells@midlothianexchange.com (804) 814-7519 @MidloSports_RSN
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The Virginia State Premier Champion Commonwealth Warriors 11U Baseball Team.
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Hunter Ackerman split the 2012 season between the Cubs’ Rookie League team in Arizona and Single-A Boise in the Northwest League.
Midlothian native hopes to someday pitch at Wrigley little kid’s fantasy – to play in the big leagues,” said the 6-1, 202-pound son omeday, Hunter Ackerman of Kim and Keith Ackerman. wishes his baseball address will As for being a Cub, he says: read Wrigley Field, 1060 W. Ad“The Cubs are one of the oldest dison Street, Chicago, Ill. franchises … a legend team.” More specifically, he’d like to dig Ackerman was the Cubs’ fourtha toe-hold at the Wrigley pitching round draft choice (130th player taken mound … to smell the ivy. overall) in 2010 following a banner For Ackerman, that destination freshman season at Louisburg (N.C.) is more than a “somewhere over the College. rainbow” mission impossible. He signed for $216,000, some of The Midlothian native (Cosby, Clo- which went to a head-turning Nissan ver Hill Highs) is a left-handed pitcher 350 Z and a bevy of tattoos; he says “are eager to enter his third season in the too many too count.” Chicago Cubs’ chain. Ackerman’s lively left arm has made PHOTO BY FRED JETER The 22-year-old reports to Cubbies’ him one of the highest drafted players The 22-year-old left-hander from minor-league camp in Mesa, Ariz., the ever from Chesterfield County. Midlothian is eager to enter his first week of March. third season in the Chicago Cubs “I’ve got a chance to live every organization. DREAM page 11
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High school roundup Cosby wins Central Region Boys Volleyball title – Nick Drooker had 19 assists and 10 kills, Tucker Cole had nine kills, Quinn Rutledge 20 assists, and Will Newlon had four blocks for the Titans, who captured the school’s first region boys volleyball title. Down 14-9 in the first set against Douglas Freeman, the Titans stormed back to win the set 25-23 then took the next two sets 25-20 and 2522 to complete the sweep and beat the Rebels. “We’ve been runners up twice, so it feels great to be region champions,” said Cosby head coach Frank Jenkins. “This isn’t my most talented team, my biggest team or my strongest team, but as far as playing as a team or a unit, it’s the best group I’ve had because of the chemistry.” Cosby (25-5) will open the VHSL Group AAA playoffs Thursday afternoon against the Eastern Region runners-up, Great Bridge at 1 p.m. at the Siegel Center. Cosby falls in first round of state field hockey playoffs – A Central Region championship and a Dominion District championship will have to be enough for the Cosby Titans at least for this season. Cosby’s quest for a state field hockey title to add to their trophy case came to end last Tuesday evening as the Titans fell 2-0 to Frank W. Cox in the first round of the Group AAA state playoffs at River City Sportsplex despite Cosby goalkeeper Regan Spencer’s 17 saves. ROUNDUP page 11
Locals help Lynchburg College to ODAC Field Hockey Title
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Lynchburg College’s 2012 Field Hockey Team, won the Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) championship on Saturday Nov. 3, the seventh consecutive championship for Lynchburg. The LC Hornets made it all the way to the NCAA Division III quarterfinals against Mary Washington on November 11th losing a heartbreaker 3-2. Lynchburg ends the season with a record of 19-4.
he Commonwealth Warriors completed their 11U fall season by winning the Virginia Premier State Championship. Eighteen of the top 11U teams from Virginia were hosted by Nations Baseball in Yorktown, VA for the two-day baseball tournament held the first weekend in November. Every Warrior contributed both offensively and defensively to the success of the team. Led by timely hits and stellar pitching, the Warriors defeated the Chesapeake Chargers 3 – 1 in the championship game on Nov. 4 under the lights. Connelly Early pitched four shut-out innings, facing only 13 batters, due in large part to phenomenal defensive plays. In the top of the sixth inning, Patrick White hit a long double to the right field fence, scoring Ty Swaim and Michael Rader and giving the Warriors the lead. Asa Fearrington closed out the last two innings of the game, ending with a triumphant strike out. This victory capped off an outstanding season for the Warriors which also included winning the USSSA State Championship held in Prince George at the end of September and a trip to the Ripken tournament in Aberdeen, Maryland in mid-October. Way to drop the hammer Warriors!
Midlothian duo left their mark on NFL fourth-round pick in 1984 and stuck with Steelers until f you’re ever in a foot1989. The 6-foot-6 Thompball trivia contest, try son finished with NFL career this likely stumper: totals of 79 catches, 1,377 What Chesterfield yards and 11 touchdowns. County high school can claim At Virginia Tech, Schtwo of its former quarterweickert was known as a “tribacks made all the way to the ple threat” – passer, runner National Football League? and punter. Until Michael If you’re thinking jugVick arrived in Blacksburg, gernauts like L.C. Schweickert was Bird, Meadowarguably the finest brook or Thomas running QB in Dale, you’re program history. wrong, wrong He accounted and wrong, for 3,448 yards, again. passing and The answer, running, and 40 surprisingly, is touchdowns in Midlothian High. three seasons. He You won’t find Schweickert even had an 82many football yard TD on a punt championship return for good pennants on the measure. Midlo campus, Schweickhowever: ert played at Ex-Trojans Midlothian under QBs Bob SchLou Wacker, at weickert (MHS Tech under Jerry Class of ’60) and Claiborne and Willis Hope “Wewith the Jets under Thompson egie” Thompson Weeb Eubank. (Class of ’79) both His New York attained the highest level of teammates included QB Joe pro football. Namath, the No. 1 pick out Following a brilliant of Alabama, same year Schcareer as quarterback at Vir- weickert joined the squad. ginia Tech, Schweickert was Thompson played at the New York Jets’ fourthMidlothian under Coach round draft choice in 1965. Gabe Hicks, at FSU under Schweickert played two Bobby Bowden and with seasons for the Jets at Shea Steelers under Chuck Noll. Stadium as a wide receiver Both Schweickert and and special-teams performer. Thompson played on the Thompson was converted field at “old” Midlothian into a receiver at Florida High, now Midlothian State. He became Pittsburgh’s Middle School. BY FRED JETER Contributing Writer
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DREAM from page 10 The southpaw was right place, right time. He was scouted and signed by long-time Cubs’ MidAtlantic scout Billy Swoope (same scout that signed VCU’s Sean Marshall, now Cincinnati Reds hurler). Swoope’s son, Will, played at Louisburg the same spring Ackerman posted a gaudy 8-1 record, 1.40 ERA, with 92 strikeouts in 57.2 innings. In two shortened with the Cubs’ Rookie League team at Mesa, and at Boise, Idaho, (Northwest League) Ackerman has shown flashes. He got a late start in 2010 and an oblique injury limited his duty last summer. Ackerman’s most glistening statistical column is strikeouts. He’s whiffed 103 in 91.2 frames. “I don’t consider myself a flame thrower, but I am a punch-out pitcher,” he said.
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His overall earned run average of 5.11 needs improving … something he vows to show in Mesa. “I want to show them I have all my pitches under control … that I can throw any of them for strikes,” he said. He’s added about 10 pounds since last summer hoisting iron at American Family Fitness-Swift Creek. “I’m bigger and stronger,” he says. Ackerman’s high-school career was thwarted by some off-field issues. He began to sparkle in the 2009 American Legion season for coach Byron Ballard at South Richmond Post 137. Ackerman’s dominant hurling helped Post 137 to the 11th District and State Legion titles. “Hunter discovered that summer he had a gift,” said Ballard. “He was hitting 92-93
on the gun … and already with a major-league curve. “He was a happy-go-lucky kid who kept everyone loose … but when it was his turn to pitch, he took command.” Ackerman’s plan is to incrementally advance through the Cubs’ farm system. He figures to start this season at Kane County, Ill., in the Class A Midwest League. Other stops en route to the Windy City might include Daytona, Fla., (Advanced A Florida State League), Kodak, Tennessee (AA Southern League) and Iowa City (AAA Pacific Coast). With so much hop-scotching required, will he ever reach Chicago? Pointing to long odds, cynics would say Ackerman is lost in dream land if he thinks Wrigley is on his travel itinerary. If so, the friendly southpaw hopes he never wakes up.
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Girls volleyball all-district team DOMINION DISTRICT First team: Harper Smith (Clover Hill, Lindsey Tucker (Clover Hill), Gabrielle Holt (Cosby), Sarah Weber (James River), Alex Olivero (Midlothian), Courtney Wiseman (L.C. Bird), Erin Rieck (James River) Second team: Erin Anderson (Cosby), Alexa Nash (Cosby), Erin Carmody (James River), Evan Schultz (Monacan), TC Clubb
ROUNDUP from page 10 “The only two teams we’ve lost to were Princess Anne and Cox both of who are considered the best around,” said Cosby head coach Rachel Mead. “These kids can’t hang their heads. Look at what they’ve accomplished.” Cosby finished the season with a 19-2 record. Long playoff drought continues for Midlothian –
(Manchester), Jessica Quick (Midlothian), Cara Kniphulsen (Midlothian) All-academic: Tucker, Holt, Weber, Olivero, Wiseman, Rieck, Anderson, Nash, Carmody, Schultz, Clubb, Quick, Kniphulsen Player of the year: Harper Smith, Clover Hill Coach of the year: Megan Camden, Cosby
The Midlothian Trojans 2012 football season all hinged on last Friday’s final regular season game at Manchester. A win and the Trojans were in the playoffs for the first time since 1985. In the end, the Lancers prevailed in a back-and-forth shootout that remained in doubt up until the final minutes, taking a 56-43 victory and ending Midlothian’s playoff hopes.
Still, this was the Trojans’(6-4) first winning season since 2004, and another move in the right direction for the program under head coach Kevin Thomas. Manchester finished up a solid 7-3. Taylor Stout lead the Trojans with 20 carries for 111 yards and 4 TD’s (1 receiving TD). Quarterback Brandon Allen was 21-of-30 for 325 and 5 TD’s for Manchester. - Bruce Wells
Boys volleyball: All-Central Region, all-district teams (Matoaca), Brandon Harper (Matoaca), Thompson Rowe (Colonial Heights), Sean Luhmann (Clover Hill), Brice Pulley (Hanover) Co-players of the year: Scott Brigham, Patrick Henry; Mitchell Ford, James River Coach of the year: David Calvert, Douglas Freeman DOMINION DISTRICT First team: Sean Luhmann (Clover Hill), Tucker Cole (Cosby), Mitchell Ford (James River), Kaeler Sullivan (James River), Derek Murphy (Manchester), Jonathan Mauricio (Manchester), Pete Sowers (James River) Second team: Andrew Sydow (Cosby), Quinn Rutledge (Cosby), Jarrett Bullano (Cosby), Josh Carrington (James River), Connor Pollard (Midlothian), Ben Brown (Clover Hill), Drew Barber (Monacan), Tucker Evans (Monacan) Player of the year: Mitchell Ford, James River Coach of the year: Terry Ford, James River
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