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Negron, Garofalo top class at Cosby BY JODI DEAL Regional Reporter
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homas Negron and Samantha Garofalo captured the top spots in the Class of 2013 at Cosby High School with respective grade point averages of 4.83 and 4.73. During his years at Cosby, Negron was involved in National Honor Society, National Spanish Honor Society, Beta Club and Mu Alpha Theta. He served as vice president of the Student Council Association and was an officer in DECA. He also held the title of captain of both the track and field and cross country teams. Outside of school, Negron helped provide communion for the homebound and founded Reach Out Richmond. This fall, Negron plans to attend Harvard University and study economics. “I really enjoyed my time at Cosby High School as I pursued my interests in various fields,” Negron said. “I look forward to continuing to do what I love and hopefully that will lead me to a successful and happy future.” While in high school, Garofalo was a member of the
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Staff Sgt. Evan Butler with his daughter, Naomi, and wife Lucila. Naomi was recently selected as a recipient of the Gates Millennium Scholarship Program, which will pay tuition up to doctorate degree program. She is one of 1,000 recipients nationwide and only one of 12 in the state.
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National Honor Society, National Spanish Honor Society, Beta Club, Mu Alpha Theta, the Junior Advisory Council, the Senior Advisory Council, Spanish Club, Key Club and Lightning Legion. She also participated in orchestra, varsity golf and varsity indoor and outdoor track. She plans to attend the University of Virginia and major in statistics, along with either a minor or double major in Spanish. “High school was so much fun and I definitely made the most of my four short years at Cosby,” Garofalo said. “Being recognized as the salutatorian
and getting to make a speech in front of about 6,000 people was something that I will never forget and was the icing on the cake as far as my high school career goes.” Garofalo also expressed excitement about her next life steps. “I’m super excited about the future,” Garofalo said. “I’ve wanted to be a Wahoo since I was in third grade and my dream is finally coming true. I plan on enjoying every moment that I have in the next four years and working hard to reach my goals as a Cavalier.”
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idlothian High School graduate Naomi Butler-Abrisirorr has it all mapped out: Join the Reserve Officer Training Corps at Virginia Tech and study engineering; fulfill her five-year obligation to the Air Force; attend either Stanford, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology or Cambridge to study energy technology and earn her master's and doctorate; and work for the Air Force as a research scientist. "From then on, it's a bit unclear," she concluded.
Butler-Abrisirorr, 18, rattled off that 15-year plan with a certain level of conviction and assurance. Such confidence doesn't surprise her father, Staff Sgt. Evan Butler, who is the Charlie Company, 832nd Ordnance Battalion platoon sergeant. "There's nothing that she can't do once she puts her mind to it," Butler said. "She's got the organizational and adaptability skills and the time management thing down to a tee." Those attributes were likely factors in PAYOFF page 2
Summer day camps kick off at Henricus Historical Park decided to run it twice to allow more children to experience this hand-on hree upcoming day camps at interactive Virginia Indian camp.” Henricus Historical Park at During the Camp Pocahontas day will give children the chance to camp, time will be spent in the re-crelearn about subjects including ated Powhatan village of Arrohateck. historic Indian villages, the Civil War Hands-on activities such as cooking and nature. corn and weaving fishing nets will show Victoria Sweeney, education manager participants what it would have been like at Henricus Historical Park, said that the to live in the Powhatan village. Campers park does age-appropriate and topicwill also make their own crafts including interest camps and activities for several cattail ducks, Indian corn magnets and age levels. The day camp series began in James River dioramas. April. Two James River camps will be “Our goal is to provide both an edu- offered in August. Both are aimed at cational and a fun experience,” Sweeney youngsters who are 7 to 12 years old. said. “Each camp combines history The James River Camp I will run and science with hands-on interactive from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday, activities and crafts for a full historical Aug. 8. The registration fee is $45 for experience.” Henricus Foundation patrons and $55 Camp Pocahontas, the second install- for the general public. Campers will ment of that camp this year, will be held take a pontoon boat ride with Captain July 8 through 12. The program is aimed Mike Ostrander of Discover the James and hear about historical sites along the at children from ages 6 to 10. At press James River. time, however, registration was already “James River Camp I is about 400 filled, and Sweeney said that happened years of culture and history on the river,” very quickly. Sweeney said. Children will learn about “After running Camp Pocahontas changes made to the river during the for more than eight years, it has proven Civil War, along with river activities to be so popular that we expanded the size of the camp several times,” Sweeney CAMPS page 3 said. “This year, due to its popularity, we BY KOREY HUGHES Special Correspondent
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Robious Middle School students recently celebrated the end of their school’s first year of participating in Rachel’s Challenge, an anti-bullying program. The chain these students are holding is made of pieces of paper, each of which represents an actual act of kindness that occurred at the school this year.
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obious Middle School counseling coordinator Martha Turner knows better than most people how rough students’ adolescent years can be. Turner and Kristin Saady, the school’s expeditionary learning coordinator, teamed
up during the recently completed 2012-2013 year to take the entire school through an antibullying program inspired by Rachel Scott, the first student slain in the Columbine school massacre in 1999. Rachel’s Challenge, an international program based on writings Rachel’s parents discovered in her journals after her death, stresses kindness and
empathy, Saady and Turner explained. Students spent the year revisiting Rachel’s Challenge each Wednesday, participating in school-wide lessons and a poster contest. “She was really about helping new students and students with special needs,” Saady said. “She was all about standing RACHEL page 4
Davis Elementary raises funds for Okla. tornado victims BY JODI DEAL Regional Reporter
A.M. Davis Elementary School kindergarten teacher Kristen McLain and office manager Emma Bean were spurred to action by the news of the tragedy and destruction left in the wake of May tornadoes in Oklahoma. The two organized a school-wide coin drive, telling students that every penny counts when it comes to helping other students who lost their homes, belongings and schools. Students took that to heart, raising about $2,000 in just two weeks’ time. Students handed over savings from their piggy banks, profits from personal lemonade stands and even lunch money to help with a schoolwide coin drive. Their coins were dropped into large water cooler bot-
tles set up for each grade, which were set up alongside pictures of tornado destruction snapped by McLain’s brother, who went to Oklahoma to help with disaster recovery. Students’ contributions totaled $1,286.89. The community jumped on board as well. The Midlothian Ruritans donated $500, while Sheetz #338 contributed $200 and Providence Methodist Church collected $22.03. All proceeds went to the American Red Corss. “We knew this fundraiser would teach compassion to our students and that the smallest gesture can make a big difference,” Bean and McLain wrote in a prepared statement about the fundraiser. “We were incredibly inspired by our students’ generosity and acts of kindness.”
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Shown left to right are Sheetz store manager Christina Cooke, kindergarten teacher Kristen McLain, Red Cross representative Katherine Fahed, Davis Elementary office manager Emma Bean, Midlothian Ruritan representative Bruce Thompson and A.M. Davis Elementary Principal Dr. Rachel Foglesong. Inset: Davis Elementary fourth grader Nyvin Sok cheerfully contributed to his school’s recent fundraiser to help tornado victims in Oklahoma.
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Butler-Abrisirorr's selection as a 2013 Gates Millennium Scholar. She was one of 1,000 seniors named nationwide and one of only 12 from the state of Virginia. The GMS Program, funded by computer magnate Bill Gates and his wife, Melinda, serves to provide minorities lacking adequate financial resources with "the opportunity to reach their full potential," according to its website. The scholarship can essentially fund an education up to a doctorate degree, which alone costs an average of $250,000$300,000 at a public school. Butler-Abrisirorr said the GMS has been a long-standing goal. "I've wanted this award for about four years," ButlerAbrisirorr said, "so when I actually got it, it was honestly a dream come true." Butler-Abrisirorr attributes her scholarship award to faith, family, sheer drive and an eighth grade epiphany that PHOTO PROVIDED BY THE CHESTERFIELD COUNTY CHAMBER allowed her to see the world The Chesterfield County Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Titan Auto & Tire on Tuesday, June 4. Titan from her parents' perspective. Auto & Tire is located at 16429 Jefferson Davis Highway in South Chesterfield. "I don't know if it was because of puberty or anything," she recalled. "I just realized everything that they did for me — money was tight — and that if I wasn't a good student, I wouldn't be able to go to college. I realized that most people in high school don't become aware of that until their junior or senior year. I knew that I would have an advantage." Armed with her newfound wisdom, Butler-Abrisirorr put CONTRIBUTED REPORT room and meeting space. a plan into action that would Shamin Hotels, a major Along with 700 free parktransform her from being a East Coast hotel manageing spaces, 24-hour fitness "kind of lazy" student to a ment company, announce the onsite, a fully equipped fitmotivated, opportunistic one. acquisition of the Holiday ness club and spa next door That meant taking algebra Inn Koger Center on July 1. to the hotel (fee), same-day in middle school rather than The property will be redry cleaning, newspapers, high school, joining the branded as a along Doublecomplimentary courtesy International Baccalaureate PHOTO PROVIDED BY CHESTERFIELD COUNTY POLICE tree by Hilton hotel. van for guests needing to program, taking on as many Shown left to right are Lt. Jay Thornton, Hannah Elizabeth The Koger Center has travel within 5 miles of the leadership positions as she George and Child Safety Officer Cathy Hornbarger. served the greater Richmond hotel, and the most famous could in a variety of programs area and Chesterfield County welcome of all — a warm and participating in extracurfor 26 years as a Holiday Inn. DoubleTree cookie for all ricular activities. The facility features 26,000 guests on arrival, the hotel is One of those activities, the square feet of conference tremendously excited about Homework Helpers group space. these changes. she supported as a junior, was Shamin Hotels has anShamin Hotels, based in among Butler-Abrisirorr's nounced plans to upgrade Richmond, owns, operates, CONTRIBUTED REPORT as a result of a traffic crash most significant community amenities, room furnishings and develops commercial hesterfield while he was on duty. Rath service efforts. and bath products. business hotels under Hilton, County Police was an officer with the "What we basically did was According to Shamin, Marriott, InterContinental, Lt. Jay Thorndepartment’s Street Drug collect a certain amount of the conference center will and Choice flags. With 3,300 ton, Cpl. Mike Enforcement Section. students who would go every continue to focus on profes- rooms in 29 properties across Catron and Child Safety Fifth grade students apWednesday to tutor kids from sionalism and technology, three states, Shamin Hotels is Officer Cathy Hornply for the scholarship by an elementary school near a offering two ballrooms with the largest hotel management barger surprised Hannah submitting a letter to the trailer park," she recalled. "We a joint maximum capacity of company in Central Virginia. Elizabeth George with the chief of police. Applicants helped them with anything 1100 attendees, state of the For more information, call award in front of her parare asked to outline how they needed — math, reading art audio visual equipment 804-777-9000 or visit www. ents and peers during Ro- they can keep their schools and writing." and a newly designed ballshaminhotels.com. bious Elementary School’s and communities safe The teen said she has fifth grade celebration. also volunteered to spend with information they Hannah received a $250 have learned through the time with the elderly, was a check and a letter from member of a prior school's Success Through EducaCol. Thierry G. Dupuis, ROTC program and has held tion and Proactive Policing along with a certificate in positions as secretary and program, how students and memory of Officer Craig fund-raiser chairman for her police can partner to im Rath. robotics team at Midlothian. prove the quality of schools Hannah is the 14th At the root of all her efforts and neighborhoods and winner of the scholarship was the fact that she was a how fifth grade students created to honor Rath, who can become winners in the military family member who was killed on May 27, 1999 fight against drugs. has attended six schools in three different parts of the country, endured separations from her father and sacrificed many long-term relationships. All of it has helped ButlerAbrisirorr develop coping skills and a broader view of CONTRIBUTED REPORT through 18. Led by local teach- the world around her. 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tration that I had," she said, "because I moved so much. I never got to keep friends ... I was always the new person everywhere I went." Despite the negative aspects of her military upbringing, Butler-Abrisirorr pushed on to fulfill goals. Those goals were manifested in the hopes and aspirations she had for the GMS. It was such that she was brimming with anticipation during the process of selection, following a Facebook page daily to keep updated on selection news and following finalists for the award. "There was about 2,000 of them, and only half would actually make it through," she said. "I realized that I became really anxious looking at all the posts every single day, keeping up with everything they were saying, looking at their stats and how great they were." The stats, which ranged from acceptance rates of applicants to Ivy League schools, their range of community service and the like, were intimidating to Butler-Abrisirorr and she suffered something of a burnout. "I decided to just quit the
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I just dropped to my knees right there, then ran back inside and cried with my mom. Facebook group and not look at it until the results finally came out," she said. Butler-Abrisirorr was resigned to getting her news via the U.S. mail system. She knew a small envelope from the GMS program would indicate non-acceptance while a larger one meant you were accepted as a scholar. A few days after she got word the selections were made, a mere trip to the mailbox turned into a celebration. "When I saw this huge envelope, I was 'Ah!'� she recalled. "I just pulled it out and ripped it open and it said, 'Welcome to the GMS family.' "'Yes!' she exclaimed. "I just dropped to my knees right there, then ran back inside and cried with my mom." Her mother, a native of Peru, wept at the sight of seeing her daughter so happy, but she was cautious. "I told her to sit down," said Lucila Butler. "We need to read and really see if you are the winner." After the confirmation, Lucila called her mother, a pastor in her home country. They all prayed and “thanked God." Staff Sgt. Butler received the good news at his office and shut his office door "because I don't allow my Soldiers to see me get emotional," he recalled. "I'll admit I was kind of teary-eyed. Thank God. Everything she worked for the past four years — all the time she's given up — it finally paid off for her." Provided by T. Anthony Bell
Correction A story in the June 27 edition incorrectly reported where Midlothian High School valedictorian Nicole Byram plans to go to college. Nicole will attend the University of Richmond this fall, not the University of Virginia. We regret the error.
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MR. and MRS. BRUCE OVERTON the former Susan Sink married on June 8, 2013 Midlothian, Virginia. The Groom was given by his daughters Sarah Elizabeth Overton and Rachel Emily Overton, of Mechanicsville, Virginia. The flower girls were the granddaughters of the Bride, Eva Grace Stein, and Emma Rae Stein; and the ring bearer, grandson of the Bride, was John Charles “Jack� Stein, all of Smithtown, New York. After all the dust has settled, the couple will honeymoon in Greece and the Greek Cyclades, and will then reside in Midlothian, Virginia.
tory, the second will talk about during the colonial period and the environment. Attendees among Virginia Indian tribes, will hear about ways that English settlers and Indians used Sweeney added. James River Camp II will be natural resources and learn to identify local wildlife while offered from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. paddling a kayak. on Thursday, Aug. 15. The “The kayak tour will be led registration fee is $45 for Henricus Foundation patrons and by Mark Battista, Chesterfield County Parks and Recreation $55 for the general public. naturalist, and Henricus Whereas the first James River Camp will focus on his- education staff,� Sweeney said.
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It’s just not the same Old folks like me lament and long for past venues feel of an amusement park, complete with barkers, sideshows, a real merry go round and some of the best I think it must be part of growing old that one sno cones found in the D.C. area. compares everything new to the way things used to be. Marshall was a treat, but, without the boat ride, As a young child, I used to marvel at stories of old it couldn’t hold a candle to Glen Echo. The streetcar beaches, towns, automobiles or anything else that dumped you right at the gate of the popular park in wasn’t around anymore. suburban Virginia. Now I find myself in that situation of being a witThe entrance was an overwhelming visual experiness to things that are no more. ence with the brightly painted art deco buildings, the The list grows longer in my mind each year that flowering gardens and the piece de resistance, the passes, but, thankfully, I don’t dwell on it. famous Glen Echo Coaster Dips. I always try to maintain the possibility in my mind Oh, yeah, Glen Echo also featured a novel addition that something new could be actually an improveat the time: a large swimming pool complete with ment over an older version. flowing fountain in the center. Another reminder of this genetic philosophy Glen Echo was the total experience, the kind of recently came up when we were considering theme daylong adventure that left you almost asleep on your parks and which ones to visit. My children are spend- feet on the long ride home. ing part of their summer with my sister in Florida, so I thought of all of this recently as I visited a lothey’re excited about Disney World, Lego Land and cal theme park. It had one of the largest and most any other park that costs almost $100 to enter. Person- impressive roller coasters I’ve ever seen or ridden. It ally, I think those prices exclude some from visiting, hardly shook at all as the clean cars rounded curves but that’s a beef for another time. made of neatly shaved salt-treated lumber. Looking at the online brochures, I was unimThe feeling on the first dip was the same one as I’d pressed with the sameness of some of the parks, none felt as a child on the Dips, the victim of my mother’s specifically. But, most had an homogenized predictpersuasion for me to try her passion as an avid coaster ability in the attractions and a uniform atmosphere fan. But the surroundings were different from the — family friendly, of course. ones on the hills overlooking the Potomac or that As a child, we only visited two theme parks on a then isolated Glen near Cabin John Bridge. regular basis. We took the boat from Washington to a I believe my children probably have the same forgotten place on the Potomac called Marshall Hall. admiration, for say, Disney World, as I have for Glen The boat ride was excitement enough, and an old Echo and Marshall Hall. Reminding them of the difNavy steamer seemed like a large ocean liner to the ferences would serve no purpose, and there’s no lesson many youths on the voyage. to be learned from a personal remember when. The boat first stopped at Mount Vernon and many But, for those lucky enough to have walked down of the passengers disembarked for the famous home sidewalks leading to Glen Echo or exiting the boat at of the first president. What remained was a ramthe Pier at Marshall, the images are unforgettable and bunctious group of kids and exhausted parents who will always represent Amusement Park to us. couldn’t get that boat moving fast enough for the next When it’s really quiet, I can still hear that big lady stop: Marshall Hall. with the rosy cheeks sitting in a big, elevated red chair, By today’s standards, Marshall was a small park laughing at everyone who entered the gates at Glen with a rickety old roller coaster that scared me to Echo. It brings me back to a time of great summer fun death. What it did have was the authentic smell and and adventure at two historic amusement parks. BY JIM RIDOLPHI
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tudents with local roots have earned academic accolades at colleges and universities far and wide. The successful students and their honors include: Kelsey Rohr of Midlothian was named to the honor roll of Southern Methodist University. Michaux Arthur, Maria Bianchi, Kinsey Browning, Rashidah Burns, Timothy Chester, Sarah Cover, Victoria Dickens, Britney Finn, Anna Frazer, Mackenzie Furman, Molly Gallagher, Jeffrey Immel, Tekeya McDonald, Carey Milliron, Jennifer Morasco, Andrew Nash , Patricia Niccoli, Sarah Piper, Juan Restrepo, Catherine Stergar, Jon Teconchuk and Jonathon Wilck of Richmond were named to the dean’s list at James Madison University. Traymon Beavers, Katie Biggers, Katherine Brendli, Haden Bricker, Kyle Brod, Courtney Camden, Matthew Campton, Morgan Carr, Madeleine Cassier, Sulki Choi, Anna Cruise, Sean Daffron, Christopher Deitrick, Katherine Deverle, Gregory Dixon, Lauren Durfee, Karyn Edwards,Kelsey Eissler, Christian Embrey, Rachel Fisher, Ellen Forrest, Rachel Franklin, Rachel Galloway, Mary Gettas, Julia Goode, Reagan Haley, William Hanson, Sophia Hassan, Luke Haushalter, Anne-Taylor Hinton, Julie Iannitto, Ryan Jones, Sarah Kennedy, Samantha Kirshner, Caitlyn Klotz, Kaci Lassiter, Jamie Latta, Katrina Lauer, Morgan Lawman, Michelle Magee, Ryan Magilo, Emma Maiorana, Mary Mason, Nadia Masroor, Jessica Matthews, Hannah McKernon, Brittany Moyer, Haley Myer, Kelsey Newton, Kathleen Owens, Jaclyn Pedini, Katelyn Peterfy, Rachel Phillips, Allison Piotrowski, Kelly Plonski, Rylie Power, Emily Quinn, Ashley Redden, Susanne Rhodes, Kaitlin Rogers, Mark Rowley,
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Dakota Sharp, Sarah Sheppard, Sarah Sheppard, Katherine Sillmon, Jada Smith, Cameron Stalker, Emily Tait, Jenna Taylor, Jenna Thompson , Lauren Trentham, Susannah Waagner and Brandon Walraven of Midlothian were named to the dean’s list at James Madison University. Sarah Christensen, Emily DelGuercio, Joshua Foerty, Michele Goad, Kathleen Kohman, Alexandra Kolleda, Kristen Marquis, Marlene McDonald, Heather Nichols, Mackenzie Roark, Morgan Shaughnessy and Sigouney Wheeler of Chesterfield were named to the dean’s list at James Madison Unversity. Megan Johnson of North Chesterfield was named to the dean’s list at James Madison University. Rachel Barnett, Katelyn Bell, Jena Butler, Taylor Denecke, Morgan Dowdy, Amanda Edmunds, Alyssa Franklin, Nicole Gibson, Lauren Holder, Patricia Katzman, Kelsey Kramer, Kimberly Madures, Catherine Mann, Savannah Moxley, Landynn Oullette, Rebecca Quay, Kelsey Savage, Briana Sullivan, Lindsey Tanner, Jennifer Thomas, Leah Webber, Claire Williams and Danielle Winkler of Midlothian were named to the president’s list at James Madison University. Benamin Blake, Lloyd Blake Megan Dean, David Loving, Eric Morgan, Ruth Shuford, Anna Wilson and Kari Van Treuren of Richmond were named to the president’s list at James Madison University. Hunter Greer, Blakeney Hadden, Katelyn Marzolf and Kate Reiman of Chesterfield were named to the president’s list at James Madison University. Arielle Stiles of North Chesterfield was named to the president’s list at James Madison University. Caitlin Riblett of Midlothian was named to the dean’s list at
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Quinnipiac University. Laura Godwin and Larson Lasek of Midlothian were named to the dean’s list at the College of William & Mary. Amelia Fatsi, Ashley Foster, Elizabeth Hoskins, John Janes, Caroline King, Mary Lawrence and Stephen McCall of Midlothian were named to the dean’s list at Wake Forest University. Kari Heavenrich of Richmond was named to the dean’s list at Wake Forest University. Kimberly Quick of Chesterfield was named to the dean’s list at Wake Forest University. Zachary Adams, Patrick J. Callaway, Matthew J. Carter, Robert A. Elmore, Jacob T. Goult, James H. Latta, Michael T. Logan, Patrick W. Minnick, Connor P. Morgan, Brett C. Nichols, Sarah J. Putney, Trey C. Rose, Francelica Rossetti, Brice A. Scott, Jesse R. Wells and Christopher M. Wunsch of Midlothian were named to the dean’s list at Virginia Military Institute. Molly Gardner of Midlothian was named to the dean’s list at the University of Delaware. Anna L. Jones of Midlothian was inducted into the Alpha Lambda Delta honor society at Bucknell University. Venita Allen, Tracy Austin, Haywood Bass, Erika Burns, Amanda Dinges, Joe Giles, Satina Grider, Amanda Harris, Elaine Jackson, Allison Lilly, Semena Mann, Karey Morgan, Laura O’Connell, Ernest Penrose, Logan Saunders and Sabrina Stith of Chesterfield were named to the president’s list at Bryant & Stratton College. Lisa Goodson, Kristi Harold, Amber Harris, Liane Phillips, Lyssa Powell, April Raimo, Melanie Renfroe, Susan Smith and Joan West of Midlothian were named to the president’s list at Bryant & Stratton College.
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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door of a residence and triggered an alarm system.
2300 block of Garrison Place Ct. Unknown suspect/s in a vehicle were observed throwing a bottle bomb into the street. No injuries were reported.
5200 block of Pineland Court Bicycles were reported stolen from a residence.
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2000 block of Huguenot Road An unknown suspect called in a bomb threat to a convenience store.
3000 block of Polo Parkway A weapons violation, carrying a concealed weapon, was reported in a supermarket parking lot.
23234 June 21 5100 block of Trace Court A residence was discovered on fire. No injuries were reported.
June 22 6200 block of Bimini Court Unknown suspect/s kicked in the rear
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June 24 700 block of Sturgis Drive Unknown suspect/s entered several vehicles in a neighborhood and stole currency and miscellaneous items.
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HHHunt Corp., the real estate company behind the development of the Villages of Charter Colony, announced a change in leadership on Monday, July 1. Harry H. “Buck” Hunt IV was named Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer while Daniel T. Schmitt assumed the position of President and Chief Operating Officer. Harry H. Hunt III, the company’s founder, will retain his position as Chairman. As part of the leadership transition, James Crowder was named Executive Vice President for Finance and Accounting. David E. Reemsnyder II, who served as President and Chief Executive Officer and has been with the company since 1973, will officially retire on June 30, 2013. The transition marks the first major leadership change for HHHunt since its founding in 1966 in Blacksburg. As co-leaders of the company, both Buck Hunt and Schmitt have been training for their new positions during the previous year. “HHHunt is poised for great things with Buck and Dan at the helm,” said Harry Hunt. “We’re proud of their work and dedication to the company. The entire HHHunt family is also appreciative of the tremendous contributions by David Reemsnyder and we wish him well in retirement.” Schmitt will keep his office in Henrico and oversee land and community development, homebuilding and
RACHEL from page 1 up for what she thought was right — even if it wasn’t popular.” Thanks to a lesson from Patience Salgado, a Richmond resident known as “Kindness Girl” who runs a website focusing on spreading kindness, students had plenty of ideas about how to help their classmates feel better. Students created a chain of kindness, Saady said, in which each link was a piece of paper with a random act of kindness written on it. Any time a student was kind, saw someone being kind, or had someone be kind to them, a new link was added. “They went all the way around the school. There were thousands of them,” Saady said. “It’s amazing there were that many acts of kindness throughout the year.” The chain was inspired by a line in an essay by Rachel Scott. “I have this theory that if one person can go out of their way to show compassion then it will start a chain reaction of the same,” Scott wrote. Students also signed banners that said “I accept Rachel’s Challenge,” which were hung in the halls of each grade, Turner said. Those, she said she believes, gave a sense of accountability. “It was a big reminder every day that you said you would treat people differently,” Turner said. “After you raise the challenge, all the kids walk out of there wanting
properties development, which includes apartment homes and assisted-living homes, as well as golf and country club operations. Buck Hunt will work from an office in Raleigh, N.C. and oversee finance, accounting, human resources and business technology services. Harry H. Hunt, III will retain his office in Blacksburg, giving the company three headquarter locations. “We envision big things for HHHunt,” said Schmitt. “The leaders before us put HHHunt in this incredible position for growth and we plan to capitalize on it. Harry Hunt started reinvesting 90 cents of every dollar back into the growth of the company and that reinvestment will continue. It remains the key to our success.” “HHHunt is committed to smart and sustainable growth as we continue to reinvest heavily in the company and our incredible employees,” said Buck Hunt. “We have an exciting future ahead at HHHunt.” HHHunt operates in Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Maryland. The company owns and manages more than 7,000 apartment homes and 21 assisted-living homes and has homebuilding operations in Hampton Roads and Richmond, as well as Raleigh, N.C. In addition to the Villages of Charter Colony, in the Richmond area, HHHunt Communities has developed Wellesley, Wyndham and Twin Hickory in Henrico and Rutland and Providence in Hanover County.
to be better people.” Although students weren’t able to fulfill their original plan of stretching their kindness chain around the school’s track — their end-of-year celebration had to be moved inside due to rain — Turner and Saady said the experience left a lasting impression. “I can really see where it’s empowered them,” Saady said. She also said that some of the stories and feelings students shared at meetings of a Rachel’s Challenge club were emotional, moving and motivational. Turner agreed. “It’s nice to see the kids get their feelings out, because middle school is such a hard time,” she said. “This helps them focus on not being afraid to tell when something’s wrong, and not being afraid to stand up for someone else.” Rachel’s Challenge will continue and grow in the next school year, Turner and Saady agreed. “I feel like we have more to do,” Turner said. She also said she hopes to spread activities out into the community next year. In the school’s second year of Rachel’s Challenge, Saady added, students will be encouraged to focus on empathizing with others. “In middle school, I think they have a hard time putting themselves in someone else’s shoes. We want to build on what we did this year even more,” Saady said.
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Locals can peruse locally sourced produce and homemade goods each Wednesday at the Chesterfield County Farmers Market.
Chesterfield County Farmers Market open Wednesdays ucts, fresh herbs and plants, Pick up fresh, local proprepared foods, crafts and duce and more at Chesmade-on-the-spot kettle terfield County’s Farmers corn. Market. The market is located in The market is open on the Chesterfield County GovWednesdays, 3 to 6 p.m., ernment Center Complex, from now through Sept. 25. just off Iron Bridge Road, Selections include fresh fruits on Mimms Loop, near the and vegetables, homemade School Board building. Cash breads, jams and jellies, preferred. Follow weekly sorbets, goat’s milk prodspecials on Facebook.
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1978 Midlothian High class to reunite July 27 at The Boathouse in BrandMidlothian High School’s ermill. class of 1978 is planning a class For more information, reunion. email Cherie Kerner Anderson The reunion will be held at heronnow@verizon.net. Put Saturday, July 27, at 5:30 p.m. “reunion” in the subject line.
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Chesterfield County’s Fourth of July celebration will be held from 5 to 10 p.m. at the Chesterfield County Fairgrounds, located across from L.C. Bird High School at 1300 Courthouse Road, with fireworks after dark. There will be an activity area for children and special entertainment. No alcohol, glass bottles, pets or personal fireworks. Blankets or lawn chairs are recommended. Roads leading to fairgrounds will be closed at 9 p.m. or when parking lots are full. There will be no rain date.
This program is recommended for children aged 5 years old and older and their families. Registration is recommended. For more information or to register go to library.chesterfield. gov or call 804-751-CCPL. The library is located at 9000 Hull Street Road.
MONDAY, JULY 8 Early Literacy story times will be offered at the Midlothian, LaPrade and Bon Air libraries from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Early Literacy story time sessions are aimed at helping young children develop reading skills before kindergarten.
FRIDAY, JULY 5 Uptown Gallery, located at 1305 W. Main St., will hold an opening reception from 5 to 9 p.m. for “Altered Realities” by painter Bill Kinsey and photographer Ted Master, for guest artist Louise Wickham, and for “Collective Effort” by members of the Chester Arts Association. The show will remain on display through Aug. 31. For more information, call 804-353-8343 Rangers from Pocahontas State Park will visit the Bon Air Library from 11 a.m. to noon to talk about the animals you are likely to see while visiting a Virginia State Park. A live snake, lizard and turtle will be visiting with the rangers. Learn about how animals hibernate, their habitat and their predators in this hands-on program. Registration is recommended. To register or for more information go to library.chesterfield. gov or call 804-751-CCPL. The library is located at 9103 Rattlesnake Road.
SATURDAY, JULY 6 Annie the Musical will be presented by The Chesterfield Children's Theatre from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the LaPrade Library. Bring your camera for a meet and greet with the cast after the show.
The Fischer Sundae Puppets Go Diggin' will be presented at the Clover Hill Library from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Meet shy dinosaurs, magic fish and musical mosquitoes in a fastpaced show full of stories and songs. You might even get to be part of the show! This program is recommended for children 3 to 7 years old. Registration is recommended. Register online at library. chesterfield.gov or by calling any library branch at 804-751CCPL. Pajama story times will be offered at the Central and Clover Hill libraries from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. Pajamas and a stuffed animal are options for early evening library fun. Story times help develop early literacy skills, which enable your child to be reading-ready for kindergarten.
TUESDAY, JULY 9 Early Literacy story times will be offered at the Midlothian Library from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. and at the Central Library 11 to 11:45 a.m. Early Literacy story time sessions are aimed at helping young children develop reading skills before kindergarten. Day care story time will be
offered at the Bon Air Library from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Specially designed for child care providers, these story times provide a group experience and support literacy. The library is located at 9103 Rattlesnake Road, and can be reached at 804-318-8966.
mond Country Club, which is located at 12950 Patterson Ave., in Richmond. Participation costs $18. Prospective members are welcome. Reservations are requested by noon on July 3. Contact membership@thenewva.org. Early Literacy story times will be offered at the Clover Hill Library from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. and at the Bon Air Library 11 to 11:45 a.m. Early Literacy story time sessions are aimed at helping young children develop reading skills before kindergarten.
An informal lunchtime old-time jam session will be held at the Central Library from noon to 1:30 p.m. County employees and others are welcome to bring an instrument and play along. The library is located at 9501 Lori Road in Chesterfield, and can be reached by calling 804-748-1603.
Paws to R.E.A.D., which offers individual 20-minute help sessions during which children read to therapy dogs in a quiet space, will be offered at the Clover Hill Library from 6 to 7 p.m. and at the Bon Air Library 6:15 to 8 p.m. Parents can sit in or nearby during the session. Sign up at the reference desk. Advance registration is recommended. For more information call 804-768-7941.
A Scores Back Session for parents and test takers will be offered 7 to 8 p.m. at the Midlothian Library by the Princeton Review. This oneon-one session will tell parents and teens their scores, areas that need improvement and practical, helpful tips to improve their scores in the future. The drop-in session is on a first come, first served basis in the library’s small meeting room. For more information, call 804-768-7941. Join the Chesterfield Emergency Management staff for a one-hour boot camp on keeping your family safe during hurricane season from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Clover Hill Library. Learn how to make a family communication plan, how to be safe at home or get to shelter, and what you need to survive on your own for 72 hours. This program is recommended for adults. Registration is recommended. Register online at library.chesterfield. gov or by calling any branch library at 804-751-CCPL.
Mildothian Library’s Morning Coffee Break, for adults 55 and over, will feature speaker Leonard Adkins, an expert on the Appalachian Trail expert. The event runs 10:30 a.m. to noon, and requires no registration. Refreshments will be served, compliments of Friends of the Library. The library is located at 521 Coalfield Road.
THURSDAY, JULY 11 Annie the Musical will be presented by The Chesterfield Children's Theatre from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Central Library. Bring your camera for a meet and greet with the cast after the show. This program is recommended for children aged 5 years old and older and their families. Registration is recommended. For more information or to register go to library.chesterfield.gov or call 804-751-CCPL. The library is located at 9501 Lori Road in Chesterfield.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 10 The New Virginians, a club for women new to the Richmond area in the last two years, will have a Friendship Brunch on from 10 a.m. to noon at Rich-
Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia offers museum exhibit on local post offices of the past
Free fall vegetables course
to old post offices in the county, as well The Chesterfield Historical Society of as anecdotes, stories, photos and oral Virginia recently opened a new tempo- histories. rary exhibit on Chesterfield County Post The exhibit, called Post Offices of Offices prior to 1925. Chesterfield County: Connecting the Thanks to the participation of local Community since 1794, is now open and residents, the CHSV exhibit includes runs through Jan. 18, 2014. The muitems such as envelopes, postcards and seum is located at 6813 Mimms Loop in letters with postmarks or addresses related Chesterfield, and is open Tuesday through
Summer is the time to start thinking about a fall vegetable harvest. The Chesterfield County office of Virginia Cooperative Extension is offering a free seminar from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 27, at Meadowdale Li-
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Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Suggested donation is $2. The Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia is a private, non-profit, 501(c)3 organization which serves as the center for Chesterfield County history. For information or to volunteer, call 804-796-7121 or visit www.chesterfieldhistory.com.
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brary. Basics for Planting Fall Vegetables will teach participants the best techniques and timing to grow vegetables that will be ready when the weather turns cooler. For more information, or to register, call 804-7514401, or email minnicinos@ chesterfield.gov.
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CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, keep trying even if you feel as though your efforts are getting you nowhere. Eventually you will make a breakthrough, and all that hard work will pay off.
LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, you may be second-guessing an earlier decision that you now find isn’t working out exactly as you had hoped. It is not too late to take a different path.
CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, your focus on the future may be making it difficult for you to see what is right in front of you. Take stock of your immediate future and you’ll be glad you did.
TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Don’t worry about a missed opportunity this week, Taurus. You will get a second chance and make the most of that well-deserved opportunity.
LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, take care of a few things early in the week and then enjoy some much-needed and well-deserved rest and relaxation. Put travel at the top of your to-do list.
SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, spend some quality time at home if you have been away for awhile. Time spent with your loved ones will reinvigorate you and put some hop back in your step.
AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, expect to tackle many things on your to-do list this week. While you are feeling motivated, keep going. You may accomplish a lot more.
GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, you will need to find ways to sure up a plan of action before you can start to move forward. You may want to seek advice from Pisces.
VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, you may experience a scare, but it will be short-lived and you will recover quickly. The rest of the week may prove uneventful, but do your best to stay busy.
SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, step out of the shadows for a bit this week to get the praise and recognition you deserve. There’s no shame in accepting the gratitude of others.
PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, sometimes you will have to make sacrifices, and this week you may find yourself putting others first. You thrive at being selfless.
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CLUES ACROSS 1. Applies paint lightly 5. House mice genus 8. Bible’s Chronicles (abbr.) 11. Old World buffalo 12. Expression of contempt 13. Levi jeans competitor 15. A small-wooded hollow 16. Donkeys 18. River in Florence 19. L. Rukeyser’s TV show 22. The abominable snowman 23. Deerfield, IL, Trojans school 24. Be obliged to repay 25. Woman (French) 28. Delaware 29. Fools around (Br. slang) 31. Affirmative (slang) 32. With three uneven sides 36. Tel __, Israel city 38. “As American as apple __” 39. Aba ____ Honeymoon 43. Fictive 47. Press against lightly 48. Eiderdown filled 50. In the year of Our Lord 52. Obstruct or block 53. A companion animal 54. Political action committee
ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 You don’t need to hide behind a mask, Aries. Let your true feelings be shown and you will gain more respect for having done so. If you meet resistance, try again.
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Post 201 dominates in double header BY MIKE SCHOEFFEL Sports Writer
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ast Saturday at Douglas Freeman High School, Post 201 competed in their second double header of the season and fared much better than they did in their first — a sweep at the hands of Post 361 by a combined score of 26-3. In the first game of last Saturday’s twin-bill, the Powhatan-based post rode an eight-run fifth on their way to a 14-2 victory in a mercy rule-shortened affair. The second game was a much tighter, but Post 201 was able to come away with the 6-5 victory. On the hill for Post 201 in the first game was Powhatan’s own Jamie Schaller, a righthander with an easy-going windup who Coach Bryan Hannum has called the ace of the staff. Schaller’s stuff — an upper eighties fastball and a knee-buckling curve — was on point for most of the afternoon, and he showed little signs of fatigue despite having to battle a sweltering sun and temperatures in the upper 90s. Schaller kept the Post 125 offense off of the scoreboard for the first four innings, but his shutout was spoiled in the bottom of the fifth when the boys in sky-blue managed to bring two runs across the plate. But, thanks to a Post 201 lineup that was grooving on all cylinders, those two runs proved to be essentially meaningless in the grand scheme of things. Post 201 did not wait around to get the scoring started. Mac Caples and Stewart Brown led off the game with back-to-back walks and Collin Lawless followed with a hit by pitch to load the bases. Clean-up
hitter Kelvin Marte brought home the first run with a fielder’s choice ground out, and the next batter, Vinnie Pasquantino, plated the second with an RBI single. After taking a brief respite from scoring in the second, Post 201 would tack on two more runs in the top of the third to extend their lead to 4-0. Post 201 did the majority of their damage in the top of the fifth. Marte, who some baseball fans believe bares a moderate resemblance to one of the Molina brothers, turned on a fastball and sent it screaming well over the 315-foot left-field fence for Post 201’s sixth run of the game. Austin Anderson, who spends the spring months playing for the Longwood Lancers, followed Marte’s lead and brought home another run with an RBI single. Christian Redman added a 2 RBI single of his own, and Stewart brown ripped an RBI double. A throwing error gave Post 201 their final two runs of the ball game. Anderson and Marte were the offensive stars for Post 201. Anderson was 2-3 with a double and three RBI, while Marte was 2-3 with a solo home run and three RBI. Schaller struck out six and finished with what could technically be referred to as a complete game, despite the fact that only five innings were played.
Post 201 ace Jamie Schaller takes the signs from catcher Kelvin Marte during the third inning of Post 201’s game against Post 175.
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n Saturday, June 15, The First Tee of Richmond & Chesterfield in partnership with First Things First of Greater Richmond held a father-child golf tournament. Dads with children ages six and under played in a 6-hole par-3 loop division and dads with kids ages 7-12 and 13-17 played in the 9-hole division. Following play, prizes were awarded for first and second place in each age division. Every fatherchild team received their photograph following the event.
The tournament was held at The First Tee of Chesterfield. The mission of The First Tee of Richmond & Chesterfield is to impact the lives of young people by providing educational programs that build character, instill life-enhancing values and promote healthy choices through the game of golf. First Things First of Greater Richmond is a not-forprofit organization dedicated to strengthening families through education, collaboration and mobilization. Their three primary focuses are: encouraging healthy marriages; connecting dads with their kids; and teaching youth relationship skills.
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A GREAT DAY FOR RUGBY... BY MIKE SCHOEFFEL Sports Writer
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n Saturday, June 22, the Richmond Lions Rugby Club participated in a full day of rugby in the town of Varina in Henrico County. Several teams from the Greater Richmond area (such as Hanover) as well as other parts of the state (such as Great Falls) competed against one another on three pristinely-kempt fields at beautiful Dorey Park. The games featured boys and girls aged 13 and under, and were non-contact in nature. Spectators — most of whom were family members — set up folding chairs and colorful umbrellas and other summertime equipment between the fields and settled in for a perfect summer day of relatively peaceful rugby. The players came out donning eye-black and sports goggles, wearing their uniforms with a visible sense of pride. The little tykes were typically demonstrative throughout the day, highfiving each other after every point, squirting each other with water bottles between games, and poking fun at teammates while sitting Indian-style on the sideline. All-in-all, the day was a rousing success.
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Hernandez a case study in not idolizing professional athletes Hernandez’s “character issues,” as the cliché goes, nother NFL player were significant enough to is in trouble with cause several teams to pass the law. And this on him in the early rounds time it’s not for of the 2010 draft despite the petty theft or smoking a little fact that he was one of the bit of marijuana. more talented tight ends in Aaron Hernandez, a the field. man who claimed to have He ended up slipping all been forever changed by the the way to the fourth round “Patriot Way,” is in the thick even though he undoubtedly of the most media-heavy had first- or second-round sports-related murder drama talent. since Ray Lewis’ nightmarish One scouting report debacle during Super Bowl summed Hernandez up in XXXV. the following way: “SelfNow, to be clear, Hernan- esteem is quite low; not dez hasn’t been convicted of well-adjusted emotionally, anything. The court system not happy, moods unpredictwill determine his fate. But able, not stable, doesn’t take what has been reported much to set him off, but not is that he has a questionan especially jumpy guy.” able past, one that includes Former teammate Matt speculated gang affiliations, Light painted a similar two (possibly three) shooting picture in an interview with incidents in the last several the Dayton Daily News: “I years, and general mental HERNANDEZ page 7 instability. BY MIKE SCHOEFFEL Sports Writer
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Above, Caroline Wills receives a pitch and tries to outrun a member of the PAC Youth Rugby team. Peter Walls (left) and Tad Kozusko (right) trail in the background. Left, Coach Stewart “Boomer” Willis gets the Lions fired up in a pregame huddle moments before their game against the PAC Youth Rugby team. PHOTOS BY MIKE SCHOEFFEL
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Post 201 falls in rain-shortened contest hit a hard liner to third baseman Mac Caples who made a great catch and lack clouds threatened Sun- threw the ball across the diamond to day afternoon’s matchup catch Keller napping at first for an between Powhatan’s Post inning-ending double play. 201 and Mechanicsville’s 201 responded in a big way to Post 175 from the first pitch. How175’s three-run outburst in the top of ever, the storm stayed away long the first by scoring three runs of their enough to get in an official game. own in the bottom of the inning. Post 201 probably wished the skies Mac Caples led off the inning would have given way much sooner with a single up the middle. He as they fell 15-8 in the rain-shortadvanced to second after tagging up ened game. on Stuart Brown’s deep fly out to left 201’s pitching staff struggled field. Colin Lawless hit a very deep from the get go. Ben Reid got the fly ball to centerfield that looked to start and he struggled to find combe heading over the fence for a twomand of his pitches. run homer. He instead had to settle He walked 175’s leadoff hitter for an RBI double after it caromed Chad Woodell to start the game. off the wall. Luke Rodgers kept the Woodell quickly came around to momentum going by adding a single score on a perfectly executed hit and to right field putting runners on run by Dalton Ruch. Michael Thom- first and third. Nicky Mailo tied the as then doubled into the right-center game at three with a long double that field gap giving 175 a quick 2-0 lead. one-hopped off the left field fence. 175 added another run on Luke The big inning came to a close after Bolka’s RBI single up the middle. Kelvin Marte flew out and Austin Reid got some help from his defense Anderson popped out. to get out the inning. Mitch Keller Reid continued to struggle with BY ALEX WINFREE Contributing Writer
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his control in the top of the second. He hit Cody Powers and walked Cody Thompson. Woodell then singled loading the bases. Reid was able to keep the damage limited, however. He got Ruch to ground into a fielder’s choice and although a run scored, he got the next two batters to work out of the jam. 201 couldn’t muster together a run in the bottom of the second. Mac Caples reached by way of the walk and advanced to third on a passed ball, but the offense couldn’t bring him around. 175 tacked on another run in the top of the third. Keller doubled to left field and came around to score on Cody Powers double into the right-center gap making it 5-3. 201 went down quickly 1-2-3 in the bottom of the third. NaJee Jones took the hill in the top of the fourth for 201 and he had control problems as well. He walked the first three batters he faced then allowed an RBI single to Thomas. Two runs would have scored on the
play but left fielder Kelvin Marte made a tremendous throw to cut down Thompson at the plate. Bryant Lowry drew yet another walk which reloaded the bases. 175 made it a 7-3 ball game after Stuart Brown misplayed a grounder. Keller walked with the bases loaded to bring in another run and Powers added two more with a double down the third base line making it 10-3. Sean King added the sixth and final run of the inning with an RBI groundout to third. 201’s offense showed some signs of life in the bottom of the fourth. Christian Redman singled up the middle and Mac Caples reached on an error. Stuart Brown singled to load the bases and Colin Lawless demolished the ball over the right field fence for a grand slam. 201 couldn’t keep the rally going but Lawless’ grand slam put a dent in the score making it 11-7. Coleman Paz took over the pitching duties in the top of the fifth. He started out strong getting Woodell
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f there ever was an epicenter for women’s lacrosse in America, it was located in Midlothian from June 20-24. Over that four-day span, 260 teams from all over the country (with names as quirky as “Phantastix,” “Skywalkers,” and “Energy Purple Eagles”) descended upon River City Sportsplex and Clover Hill Athletic Complex to compete in the IWLCA Champions’ Cup Lacrosse Tournament. The four-day tournament featured high-level female lacrosse players from the ages of 15 to 18. The Champion’s Cup is truly a national tournament, with teams from states as far-flung as Ohio, Colorado, and Texas making the trek to Midlothian for a chance to be seen by family, fellow lacrosse players, and – perhaps most importantly – college recruiters. Over 260 college coaches were watching in the crowd as action took place on all twelve fields at River City Sportsplex and the complex in Clover Hill. This year’s tournament offered recruiters a chance to see these players competing against some of the country’s most refined talent. Many of the girls who competed in this event will be going on to sign letters of intent at colleges across the United States. According to Chris Ruth, assistant director of Chesterfield County’s Department of Public Affairs, the estimated attendance over the four-day tournament was between 12-14,000, a mass influx of people that resulted in the booking of approximately 7,454 Greater Richmond Area hotel rooms. “While Corrigan [Lee Corrigan, president of Corrigan Sports Enterprises] has hosted the Capital Cup tournament in the area before, this is the first year that the IWLCA Champion’s
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Elizabeth Davis of the Carolina Fever passes the ball to a teammate during a game against the Eagle Stix.
Cup has taken place in the Richmond Region,” said Ruth. “That’s a testament to our assets with regard to the number of fields and venues we have, and also our increasing interest in the women’s sport.” Several local lacrosse stars were involved in the tournament. Hannah Slough, a graduate of Godwin High School, helped coach the STORM Lacrosse team throughout the tournament. Slough is currently the starting goalie for Christopher Newport University varsity team, and her competence in the net helped the Captains advance all the way to the Sweet 16 last season. Slough was named to the All-Conference team as a freshman, a very rare feat indeed. She was pursued by several top-level collegiate programs and was offered a scholarship to play for a Division I school in California, but decided on CNU because she wished to be closer to friends and family.
Schyler Neale, a senior at Patrick Henry High School and a member of STORM Lacrosse, has signed a letter of intent to play at Division I American University. Being a dual Irish and U.S. citizen, Neale was eligible to try out for Ireland’s National Lacrosse team last October. She made the squad and will be competing in the upcoming World Cup next month in Oshawa, Canada. Sisters Kelly and Casey Reagan, members of the Midlothian High School Lacrosse team, competed with STORM Lacrosse throughout the tournament. Kelly, a senior, has received multiple scholarship offers from schools up and down the east coast. Casey, a junior, hopes to follow in her older sister’s footsteps and compete at the college level. Kelly and Casey’s father, Devoe Reagan, is a board member of the Richmond Chapter of U.S. Lacrosse. Information for this article was provided by Chris Ruth.
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