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INSIDE SPORTS The Clover Hill High School football team competed in their first intra-squad scrimmage on Friday, Aug. 16. Page 6
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money to repair a handicapped-accessible bus for those residents. f you’re an avid motorcycle rider, Sponsored by the Virginia 27-3 chapyou can help a group of veterans ter of the Combat Veterans Motorcycle at the Sitter and Barfoot Veteran's Association, the ride will begin at Steel Care Center located on the campus Horse Harley-Davidson at 11501 Hull of the McGuire VA Medical Center in Street Road in Midlothian. It will end at Richmond during the upcoming Combat Hoolio's Bar and Grill at 3184 King WilVets Ride. liam Road in West Point. The ride, which will get underway on Registration will start at 8:30 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 24, is a benefit to raise
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and the group will depart at 11 a.m. from the Steel Horse Harley-Davidson. As Jessica Sites, the public relations officer of the Virginia 27-3 chapter of the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association, explained, the bus isn’t road-ready in its current state. “It won’t pass state inspection,” Sites said. “It can hold 18 passengers, but, reVETS page 2
From mid-August through Labor Day, local police will be out in force as part of the annual nationwide “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” crackdown on drunken driving. The crackdown, which will include high-visibility enforcement throughout Chesterfield, runs from Aug. 16 through Sept. 2. The nationwide drunken driving crackdown includes high-visibility enforcement, high-profile events and is supported by national paid advertising, creating a comprehensive campaign to curb drunken driving in August and through the Labor Day holiday weekend. The Chesterfield County Police Department said its officers are aggressively looking for drunken drivers during the crackdown and will arrest anyone caught driving drunk. Although it is illegal in all 50 States, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico to drive drunk (having a blood alcohol concentration of .08 or DRIVING page 2
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‘Stuff the Bus’ collects supplies director, which puts her in Social Services that gathered charge of its missions and backpacks for local students. chool supplies can community outreach efforts. During the most recent sometimes be hard to According to Sullivan, installment of New Life come by for children Stuff the Bus is an outgrowth United Methodist Church’s in Chesterfield County. That’s why the upcoming Stuff the Bus collection event Help stuff the bus from 6 to 9 p.m. is such a fortunate thing for those students and their on Friday, Aug. 23, at the New Life families. The event will be held United Methodist Church from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 23, at the New Life United Methodist Church at of the church’s involveVacation Bible School, its 900 Old Hundred Road in ment in Tools for Schools, a members gathered and filled Midlothian. program sponsored earlier 17 bags with school supplies. Isabelle Sullivan is the this year by the Chesterfield Those knapsacks were then event’s organizer. She also County Department of donated to Tools for Schools. is the church’s connections BY KOREY HUGHES Special Correspondent
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“Tools for Schools identified children who are receiving social services (in Chesterfield), and we stuffed those backpacks with everything on their lists,” Sullivan said. “Last year, they did about 1,200.” Sullivan said New Life has been working closely with the Chesterfield County Department of Social Services for a few years. The relationship began when the church wanted to donate cords of wood from its firewood ministry to needy area families STUFF page 4
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Child’s lemonade stand benefits FeedMore’s Central Virginia Food Bank CONTRIBUTED REPORT
Four-year-old Carter Moore recently asked his mother, Amanda Moore, if he could bring food to the people who have gone without. “We began to brainstorm ways to help, and I knew I really wanted him to be able to get other kids involved and to do a little work,” Amanda said. “Children need to learn early about helping others.” After some thought, the Moores, who reside in Charter Colony in Midlothian, decided to hold
a lemonade and cupcake sale to benefit FeedMore’s Central Virginia Food Bank. “This was our first time getting involved with FeedMore and was his first charitable activity,” Amanda said. “After Carter saw the photos of the kids on FeedMore’s website, you could tell it had touched his heart, and he really does understand the need for food.” Carter, his mother and 2-year-old sister Adalyn got
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Personnel from Southside Electric Cooperative (SEC) recently conducted a power line safety demonstration for Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) employees at the Chesterfield County Fairgrounds. SEC safety coordinator Tony Powell, shown at the far right; SEC lineman Jeremy Warden, center; and SEC lineman Wayne Eure, far left; used a small-scale model of a fully energized power line to show what happens during specific outage-related scenarios. The mobile model, provided by the Virginia, Maryland and Delaware Association of Electric Cooperatives (VMDAEC), allows electric co-ops statewide to train line workers and educate key industry partners such as VDOT.
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n partnership with the Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce and the Chesterfield Business Council, Chesterfield County honors local companies annually that contribute to the county’s economy and its residents through the First Choice Business Awards. The Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors will formally recognize all winners at its Aug. 28 meeting. The following are the 2013 First Choice Business Award Winners:
Environmental Stewardship Award – B&D Chimney Services. Community Impact Award – Haley Buick GMC. Innovation Impact Award – Networking Technologies and Support. Building Healthy Communities Award – HCA Virginia Workplace Wellness. Small Business Excellence Award – Commonwealth Photography. 2013 First Choice Business of the Year – Holiday Inn Koger Conference Center. This award is designed to recognize a Chesterfield
County business, which has been a leader in terms of overall impact to the county. The winners were chosen by a selection committee that consists of business leaders and other business owners for their community and business knowledge. The intent is to give recognition to businesses that consistently contribute to the local economy through employment, community service, or create and deliver products or services that are innovative to its customers. Other criteria include that a business is a
leader in valuing its employees, and upholds the principles and standards of ethical business practices. “The success and growth of our existing businesses is vital to our economy, and we are proud to recognize their contributions to the county,” Dorothy Jaeckle, chair of the Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors, said. For more information on this year’s Celebrate Chesterfield Business!, contact Tina Shreve at 804-318-8550, or e-mail at ShreveT@chesterfield.gov.
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James Madison welcomes local freshmen CONTRIBUTED REPORT
James Madison University in Harrisonburg is welcoming the class of 2017 to campus next week. Classes begin on Monday, Aug. 26. The incoming freshman class represents an accomplished, diverse group of individuals who hail from 29 states, the District of Columbia and 30 countries around the world. The following area first-time students have enrolled at JMU for the fall 2013 semester: Kyle Biggers of Midlothian plans to major in accounting; Kyle Flaherty of Midlothian plans to major in athletic training; Elizabeth Dunlap of North Chesterfield plans to major in biology;
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Harrison Dubinsky of Chesterfield plans to major in biology; Hollyn Busby of Midlothian plans to major in biology; Kevin Dawkins of Moseley plans to major in biology. Maximillia Jackson of Chesterfield plans to major in biology; Neil Fariss of Midlothian plans to major in biology; Nicholas D'Ambra of Midlothian plans to major in biology; Paul Miller of Chesterfield plans to major in biology; Sean Gay of Midlothian plans to major in biology; Walker Jones of Chesterfield plans to major in biophysical chemistry. Elizabeth Miller of Midlothian plans to major in communication sciences and disorders; Austin Smith
of Chesterfield plans to major in communication sciences and disorders; Caitlyn Ritter of Midlothian plans to major in communication sciences and disorders; Danielle Warren of Chesterfield plans to major in communication sciences and disorders; Jessica Torres of Midlothian plans to major in communication sciences and disorders. Meredith Gee of Midlothian plans to major in communication studies; Casey Kesterson of Midlothian plans to major in computer science; Dustin Hux of Midlothian plans to major in computer science; Noah McClelland of Chesterfield plans to major in computer science; William Croston
of Chesterfield plans to major in computer science; Brendan Eakin of Midlothian plans to major in engineering. David Fariss of Midlothian plans to major in engineering; Micah Murray of North Chesterfield plans to major in engineering; Thomas Barrett of Midlothian plans to major in engineering; Christopher Spencer of Chesterfield plans to major in finance; Lindsay Krupa of Chesterfield plans to major in finance; Alexis Wright of Chesterfield plans to major in graphic design. Erick Messer of Chesterfield plans to major in graphic design; Chandler Hadden of Chesterfield plans to major in health sciences;
Christina Maguire of Chesterfield plans to major in health sciences; Marissa Hanks of Moseley plans to major in health sciences; Mary Myers of Midlothian plans to major in health sciences; Amanda Dodge of Midlothian plans to major in history. Emma MacDonald of Bon Air plans to major in history; Danielle Rowe of Midlothian plans to major in hospitality management; Andrew Michon of Chesterfield plans to major in integrated science and technology; Thomas Newsome of Midlothian plans to major in intelligence analysis; Abigail Broas of Chesterfield plans to major in interdisciplinary liberal studies.
Kiwanis members help ‘Tools 4 Schools’
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The Chesterfield County employee newsletter, County Comments, has been named the top nonprofit internal employee communication by Ragan Communications’ PR Daily. The electronic magazine, produced by the county’s Department of Public Affairs, which shares news about county departments and programs for employees, was redesigned in late 2011 from a print to an electronic format, saving the county more than $9,000 annually. Entries in the competition were received from eight countries, including the United States, Canada and Australia. County Comments is a product of the Chesterfield County Department of Public Affairs.
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Members of The Kiwanis Club of Chesterfield recently donated 15 filled backpacks to the “Tools 4 Schools” program. It is a project the Chesterfield-Colonial Heights Social Services coordinates. This is the club’s third year to participate in the program. Shown are, from left, Martin Miller, Neal Robertson, Wayne Campton, Jeff Hummel, Charles Adams, Fred Smith and Bill Finley.
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The Paw Paw Classic, a classic car cruise-in, will get underway at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 24, at the River City Diner at 11430 W. Huguenot Rd. in the Belgrade Shopping Center. All proceeds will benefit
the American Cancer Society. The rain date is Saturday, Aug. 31. For more information, visit www.carclubcouncil.com.
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VETS from page 1 ally, it depends on how many with wheelchairs, because it had the back two rows taken out for wheelchairs.” But, even after the bus completes state inspection, it will require upkeep. The interior cabin also needs to be made comfortable enough for travelers. “It needs basic maintenance — tune-ups, oil changes and filter changes,” Sites said. “In other words, we want to be able to not worry about it breaking down, and we also want to get air conditioning on the bus.” “We need to install it, and that’s going to run about $6,000. And, we also want the aisles to be widened so wheelchairs can fit more comfortably.” Dale Fater, the secretary of the Virginia 27-3 chapter of the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association, said the distance from Steel Horse Harley-Davidson to Hoolio’s Bar and Grill is about 67 miles. Sites said Fater has been
DRIVING from page 1 higher), far too many people across the nation get behind the wheel after consuming too much alcohol. The latest statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration underscore the serious nature of the nation’s continuing drunken driving epidemic. “Every year, about onethird of all motor vehicle traffic deaths involve one or more drunken drivers or motorcycle operators,” Chesterfield Police Traffic Sgt. Rod Brown said. “In 2011, 9,878 people died in crashes involving drunken drivers. That works out to approximately one drunken driving fatality every 53 minutes.” Brown also said that holidays such as the Labor Day holiday are particularly dangerous. During the Labor Day weekend in 2011, 138 people were killed in motor vehicle traffic crashes involving drivers or motorcycle riders with BACs of .08 g/dL or higher. Of those fatalities, 83 percent
working closely with law enforcement in Charles City, Chesterfield, Hopewell and New Kent to ensure that the ride won’t tie up traffic in those localities. After the riders reach Hoolio’s Bar and Grill, a concert will begin at 1 p.m. The featured act’s name is not yet available, but Fater said classic rock tunes will be played that day. Raffle tickets also will be sold for $10 per ticket or three for $25 at Steel Horse Harley-Davidson and Hoolio’s Bar and Grill. The first place winner will receive a cash prize of $500, and cash prizes of $250 each will be awarded to the second and third place winners. According to Sites, motorcycle enthusiasts should participate in Saturday’s ride because it will help the aforementioned group of veterans to become more mobile. “Our mission is about vets supporting vets, and we support other organizations that support the vets and
help them to have a better lifestyle,” Sites said. “But, this is a great project that we picked up, and it will help a lot of residents.” “They have not been able to take as many people out as they would like. If we can fix the bus, those residents won’t have to be in the same building all the time, and they’ll be able to enjoy life, regardless of their medical conditions.” Fater echoed Sites’ sentiments, suggesting that motorcyclists should take part in the event because it has a charitable purpose. “Anyone who wants to come out and ride might as well do it for a good cause,” Fater said. Registration for the Combat Vets Ride is $20 per bike, which includes one t-shirt and admission to the concert. T-shirts are limited to the first 200 registrations. For participants who do not register for the ride, there is a $5 cover charge for the concert. For more information, call 804-536-6912.
occurred during early evening and overnight, from 6 p.m. to 5:59 a.m. Drunken driving takes a particularly heavy toll among young drivers. Among 18- to 34-year-old drivers killed in motor vehicle traffic crashes during the 2011 Labor Day weekend, 42 percent were alcohol-impaired. “Research has shown that high-visibility enforcement like the ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ campaign reduces drunken driving fatalities by as much as 20 percent. By joining this nationwide effort, we will make Chesterfield’s roadways safer for everyone throughout the Labor Day period,” Brown added. “We want to remind everyone that getting behind the wheel drunk is a terrible idea. Unfortunately, not only does drinking impair your ability to operate a vehicle safely, it also impairs your judgment and good sense about whether you can, or should drive. If you have any doubt about your sobriety,
do not get behind the wheel. If you do chose to drive impaired, you will be arrested. No warnings. No excuses,” Brown said. He noted that being arrested for driving drunk brings a wide range of negative consequences into one’s life. Drunken drivers face jail time, loss of their driver licenses, and steep financial consequences, such as higher insurance rates, attorney fees, court costs, lost time at work and the potential loss of job. When family, friends and coworkers find out, violators also often face tremendous personal embarrassment. “Driving drunk is simply not worth the risk. So don’t take the chance. Remember, we will be out in force and we will be watching, so ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over,’” Brown said. For more information, visit the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” Campaign Headquarters at www.TrafficSafetyMarketing.gov.
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These ladies will be performing at the Pink Tie Gala. They are, from left, Mary Kathryn Taylor, Joanne Snook, Bonny McNeely, Beth Frazier, Karen Ledgerwood, Kay-Kay Clark, Christina Taylor, Trish Kush and Melody Dillard.
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iver City Charities will hold its annual Pink Tie Gala, which will be presented by Bon Secours Cancer Institute, on Saturday, Oct. 19, at the Greater Richmond Convention Center. The fundraising event will feature silent auctions, a Champagne and Diamond table, dinner, dancing, and
a featured performance by the 2013 Celebration of Life Dancers, nine breast cancer survivors and their partners from Rigby’s Jig dance studio, five of whom — Karen Ledgerwood, Beth Frazier, Mary Kathryn Taylor, Christina Taylor and Melody Dillard — are residents of Chesterfield County. Slapwater band will provide the live music and entertain-
ment and local celebrity Kat Simons of Lite 98 will emcee the night’s festivities. According to Susan G. Komen for the Cure, over the next 25 years, another 25 million women and men are expected to be diagnosed with breast cancer and another 10 million people will die of breast cancer. In addition to raising funds for breast health programs for
underserved women in Central Virginia, the Komen Central Va. Affiliate offers a comprehensive Education/Outreach program to educate and raise awareness among all families in the community that early detection saves lives. Early detection and treatment offer the best chance of cure and ultimately survival. When the disease is confined to the breast, the five-year
survival rate is more than 98 percent (from the Komen Central Va. Affilliate website). Susan Groves and River City Charities organized The first Pink Tie Gala in 2007 to promote Breast Cancer awareness and to raise funds for Breast Cancer research and a development of a cure. This year’s Pink Tie Gala is the 7th annual and 100 percent of the net proceeds are going to
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Michele Clodfelter with Argent, Dan Knizewski, business development executive for Enterprise Car Sales; Kathryn Erhardt, director of development for Feedmore, and Linda Crowder, Argent Credit Union.
benefit The Central Va. Affilliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure. The Celebration of Life Dancers are nine breast cancer survivors, all novice dancers, that take 12 weeks of dance lessons at Rigby’s Jig Dance Studio and perform a choreographed ballroom dance at The Pink Tie Gala. For more information, call Susan Groves at 804-745-0006 or e-mail susan@pinktiegala.org.
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Jean Russell, special events coordinator volunteer services for Lucy Corr; Dan Knizewski, Allison Bland with Enterprise Car Sales, and Candice Thompson-Brown, Argent Credit Union.
Enterprise Holdings donates $4,500 to Argent Credit Union CONTRIBUTED REPORT
The Enterprise Holdings Foundation has donated $4,500 to Argent Credit Union in support of its community involvement initiatives with the Lucy Corr Village, providing quality assisted living care for seniors in the Greater Richmond community and Feed-
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The Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia will present its annual Golf Classic at noon on Monday, Oct. 7, at the Country Club at the Highlands in Chesterfield. The cost is $85 per player and hole sponsorships are available, starting at $150. The deadline for player registration is Friday, Sept. 20. Door prizes and contests are planned. Dinner in the clubhouse will be held following the tournament. Proceeds from the fundraising event will support restoration efforts at historic Magnolia Grange house museum. The Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that serves as the center for Chesterfield County history. Headquartered in historic Trinity Chapel on Iron Bridge Road in Chesterfield, the Society’s mission is to research and celebrate Chesterfield’s history. For more information, or to volunteer, visit www. chesterfieldhistory.com or on Facebook at www.facebook. com/chesterfieldhistory.
Car, National Car Rental and Alamo Rent A Car brands. Argent Credit Union representatives said they do more than provide financial services to their members. They said they have a responsibility to help improve lives. The credit union is part of a cooperative
movement. Its philosophy is to help the community at large and do so by supporting local charitable and social causes. In working with Enterprise Holdings Foundation, the credit unions supported Lucy Corr Village by donating $2,500 and FeedMore with $2,000.
Pompey on Capital’s Dean’s List CONTRIBUTED REPORT
Alycia Pompey of Chesterfield was named to the Dean’s List at Capital University in Bexley, Ohio, during the spring 2013 semester.
To be named to Capital’s Dean’s List, full-time, degreeseeking students must achieve a grade point average of at least 3.5.
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Character education begins with parents BY JIM RIDOLPHI Special Correspondent
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hile covering an area School Board meeting recently, I listened with interest as a 14-year-old student described a nightmarish episode that most of us call middle school. The young man said a combination of verbal and physical harassment had resulted in a fear of school that permeated every aspect of his life. The youth recounted how he looked for ways to avoid attending classes, always carefully hiding the true reasons for his seemingly hatred for school. A family member said the harassment turned a once straight-A student into a borderline achiever who may not pass his current grade level. I suppose it’s something we don’t like to think about as we prepare our kids for back to school. It’s a busy time of year, and there’s plenty to do without worrying about your child being picked on at school, right? But, I did hear the fear in that young boy’s voice as he described a recent incident where his nose was broken. And, yes, I took it all with a grain of salt, knowing there are two sides to every story, especially a teenage fight. I made no judgment on who started the fight or who assaulted whom, but I did note an interesting observation made by the student. He stressed that many youths are bullied and tell no one due to embarrassment or fear of retribution. He spoke of a silent culture that allows the incidents to continue, almost acknowledging it as a rite of passage. It isn’t, and no child should suffer the isolation or oppression of bullying. This message hasn’t escaped state legislators who have passed several
measures to more clearly define and deal with the problem. Even with the added state efforts, bullying continues and how localities report those incidents is far from uniform. I think it’s fair to say most of the cases fall through the cracks, especially statistically. The current bullying policies in many localities lacks one important element: a dependable and quantitative method of evaluating how anti bullying policies are working. As the young man closed his comments, he suggested a student-based solution to the problem, where student councils hand out punishment for violations. Coupled with extensive education for and by students in the form of assemblies, clubs or activities, many think it’s a comprehensive approach that could go a long way to ending a silent assault on many of our youth. I would take the recommendations of that student one step further in that I believe character education for our students begins at home. An environment where bullying or bullying tactics are unacceptable behavior could provide the foundation for a more tolerant compassionate child. I certainly don’t have the answers, but I do plan to take a preventative step at my house before school begins in September. While I have no doubt that my children would never bully, I want them to understand the importance of reporting bullying when they see it. I’ll explain to them that type of action takes real courage, and could change a life. As for that young man, I hope he has a fulfilling and safe year at his school, and attends each day of classes without a familiar friend: fear.
County to establish Crisis Triage Center Intervention Training Chesterfield County initiative in Richmond Mental Health Support and Chesterfield. Services, Richmond BeCIT promotes close havioral Health Authority coordination among law and the Health Corpora- enforcement officials, tion of America recently mental health professionreceived a $281,000 grant als and those in crisis. from the Virginia DeThe program is partment of Behavioral expected to improve Health and Developmen- service and efficiency tal Services to establish by providing immediate a Crisis Triage Center at access to mental health Chippenham Hospital. crisis assessment, screenThe proposed center is ing for hospitalization described as an essential and medical screening at component of the Crisis one location. It also will CONTRIBUTED REPORT
enable law enforcement officers to bring individuals who are experiencing a mental health crisis to a secure location for comprehensive medical and psychiatric evaluations, transfer them to the custody of officers at the facility, and return to their duties. It is anticipated that the program, which is in the planning phase, will begin in September, and initially will operate from 2 p.m. to midnight,
the period during which behavioral health crisis services are in highest demand. The proposed CTC is supported by Chief Thierry Dupuis, Chesterfield County Police; executive director Debbie Burcham, Chesterfield County Mental Health Support Services; Chief Ray Tarasovic, Richmond Police Department; and executive director Jack Lanier, Richmond Behavioral Health Authority.
Garden Club members to display designs, specimens
Hutcheson named to R-MA Dean’s List
Betty Dols and Barbara DilThe Midlothian Garden Club lard, NGC Accredited Master will hold its General Meeting at Judges and members of the 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 10, Judges Council and Richmond at the Bethel Baptist Church at Designer’s Guild, will talk about 1100 Huguenot Springs Road. gathering, cleaning, preparing, The session will open with a and using wood in Creative and program and business meeting. Traditional Designs. Refreshments will be served The meeting is open to the at noon. public and all are invited to Members will be displaying attend. Floral Designs and HorticulFor more information, call tural Specimens to be judged. Sandy at 804-379-4515 or Nancy The program will be “All at 804-794-4863. The website About Weathered Wood.” is www.midlothiangardenclub.
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STUFF from page 1 and sought the department’s help. “We started a wood ministry for people who needed wood to heat their homes and bring down their heating costs,” Sullivan said. “Through that relationship with Social Services, we found out that 1,200 kids needed backpacks.” But, in addition to being a charitable event, Stuff the Bus also is a street fair of sorts. Attractions will include a kid-sized train, a moon bounce and an assortment of midway-style games. “It’s a trackless train,” Sullivan said. “I would say that the age range for the train would be elementary (school-aged) and younger.” “As for games, we’ll have things like a pitch first, which is a baseball game with water balloons, a M
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Kelli Amner Hutcheson, the daughter of Dr. Charles Hutcheson of Midlothian, has been named to Randolph-Macon Academy’s Dean’s List for the fourth quarter of the 2012-13 school year. To be named to the Dean’s List, a student must achieve a 3.3 GPA (Grade Point Average) or higher for the quarter. Hutcheson was a junior at Randolph-Macon, which is located in Front Royal, during the 2012-2013 school year.
basketball toss, an old-fashioned cake walk and a duck game,” Sullivan added. So, what kinds of items should people donate during Friday’s event? “Just your typical school supplies – things like composition notebooks, flash drives, binders, paper and erasers,” Sullivan said. “Mainly, it’s the things that kids run out of the most.” “And, as a former teacher for Richmond Public Schools, I have seen that paper, pencils, composition notebooks and glue sticks were the things that kids needed most often,” Sullivan said. Pupils need the proper supplies in order to prosper, and, as Sullivan said, having those items at hand takes the pressure off of students and teachers alike. T
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“New Life Church and our congregation want to be able to set up the schools and children for success,” Sullivan said. “When they’re not worried about where the supplies are coming from, they can focus on their lessons.” “And, instead of teachers spending their own money or students feeling singled out because they don’t have what they need, they can focus on what they’re there for, which is learning,” Sullivan added. The event is open to the public. Attendees will be admitted with a donation of one or more school supply items. For more information, call Isabelle Sullivan at 804-794-4522 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 22, or Friday, Aug. 23, or visit www.newlifeumc.org.
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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through an unlocked rear kitchen window and stole property.
3700 block of Brandermill Parkway Unknown suspect/s entered a location and vandalized the interior. No signs of forced entry were noted.
3800 block of Frankmont Road Unknown suspect/s broke a window pane in an attempt to gain entry into a victim’s residence.
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13600 block of Quail Meadows Lane Unknown suspect/s entered an unlocked residence and stole a motorcycle and miscellaneous items.
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10800 block of Center view Drive Unknown suspect/s broke the window of a victim’s vehicle and stole property.
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1900 block of Castlebridge Road Electronics were stolen from two unlocked vehicles at a residence.
Aug. 5 600 block of Johnston Willis Drive A vehicle was stolen from a parking lot/garage.
Aug. 9 12000 block of Middlewood Circle Unknown suspect/s removed a window screen in an attempt to gain entry into a residence.
23114 Aug 4 13300 block of Enclave Drive A fire was reported at a parking lot/garage.
Aug. 8 13700 block of St. Francis Blvd. Unknown suspect/s cut the roof on a victim’s vehicle and stole currency and miscellaneous items.
Aug. 7 3300 block of Old Courthouse Road Unknown suspect/s removed a screen from an unlocked window and gained entry into a residence. Currency was stolen. 100 block of Chessington Road A victim reported his disabled scooter was stolen from his driveway.
Aug. 9 10400 W. Providence Road An unsecured scooter was stolen from a residence.
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23234 Aug. 7 6500 block of Meadowburn Drive Unknown suspect/s gained entry
9500 block of Chipping Drive Unknown suspect/s gained entry into a residence through an unlocked front door. Miscellaneous items and electronics were stolen.
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he National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) recently selected Midlothian High School student Charles Malcolm Stewart of Midlothian to become a member. The society recognizes top scholars who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, scholarship and community commitment. The announcement was made by NSHSS founder and chairman Claes Nobel, a senior member of the family that established the Nobel Prize. “On behalf of NSHSS, I am honored to recognize the hard work, sacrifice and commitment that Charles has demonstrated to achieve this exceptional level of academic excellence,” Nobel said. “Charles is now a member of a unique community of scholars — a community that represents our very best hope for the future.” Membership in NSHSS entitles qualified students to enjoy a wide variety of benefits, including scholarship opportunities, academic competitions, free events, member-only resources, publications, participation in programs
STAND from page 1 to work preparing for the sale. “He was involved in everything — from baking the cupcakes, to making the lemonade, to creating the signs,” Amanda said. “The morning of Aug. 7, he woke up so excited saying ‘Today’s the lemonade stand, today’s the lemonade stand.’” The sale was held from 4 to 5:30 p.m. on Aug. 7, and through a posting on Facebook, word of mouth and the signs, people from all over the area stopped by to support Carter’s efforts. Carter, joined by his sister and four other neighborhood children, waved down passersby and the money started coming in. Using a real working cash register, Carter collected the $1 donation per cup of lemonade and $1 donation per cupcake. After an hour and a half, he had raised $93.52 for FeedMore, and the Moores donated an additional $93.52 for a total of $187.04. “We promised him we would
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offered by educational partners, personalized recognition items and publicity honors. Formed in 2002, The National Society of High School Scholars recognizes academic excellence at the high school level and encourages members of the organization to apply their unique talents, vision and potential for the betterment of themselves and the world. More than 830,000 society members participate in more than 160 countries. NSHSS provides scholarship opportunities. For more information about NSHSS, visit www.nshss.org. match whatever he raised with our own donation to FeedMore,” Amanda added. “We had no idea he’d raise as much as he did in such a short period of time, so we will have to be careful what we promise him next time,” she joked. “His confidence is soaring realizing he has done something to help, and we are so very proud of him!”
About FeedMore FeedMore’s programs — the Central Virginia Food Bank, Meals on Wheels and the Community Kitchen — provide hunger-relief solutions for the region’s most vulnerable populations — food-insecure children, struggling families, the disabled and homebound seniors. FeedMore serves neighbors in need across Central Virginia’s 31 counties and five cities, ranging from rural and suburban to urban localities. For more information about its programs and services, visit www.feedmore.org.
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THURSDAY, AUG. 22 The Chesterfield Council on Aging, a support group for older adults, will meet at 9 a.m. at Lucy Corr Village, which is located at 6800 Lucy Corr Blvd. in Chesterfield. An expert panel will discuss five support groups for older adults and people with disabilities, including a bereavement and grief support group, Breath Matters, Caregiver Connection, and groups for both diabetics and stroke survivors. For reservations or more information, call 804-768-7878. The Chesterfield Council on Aging meets monthly on the fourth Thursday. Al-Anon, a support group for anyone bothered by someone’s drinking, meets every Thursday at 7 p.m. at St. Matthews Episcopal Church, which is located at 11919 Beach Road in Chesterfield.
FRIDAY, AUG. 23 The 100th annual Chesterfield County Fair opens at the Chesterfield County fairgrounds, and runs through Saturday, Aug. 31. The fair is open 4 to 11 p.m. on weekdays, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Saturdays and 1 to 11 p.m. on Sundays. Daily admission is $8 for adults, $5 for seniors and $3 for children aged 6 to 12. Attractions will include exhibits, crafts, daily grandstand concerts, midway rides and animals. More information is available at www. chesterfieldcountyfair.org or by calling 768-0418.
SATURDAY, AUG. 24 The Paw Paw Classic, a classic car cruise-in, starts at 5 p.m. at the River City Diner at 11430 W. Huguenot Rd. in the Belgrade Shopping Center. All proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society. The rain date is Saturday, Aug. 31. For more information, visit www.carclubcouncil.com.
MONDAY, AUG. 26 Central Library’s Brown Bag Page Turners Book will discuss “The Night Circus” by Erin Morgenstern from 1 to 2 p.m. No registration is required, and participation is free. For more information, call 804-751-CCPL. Sign up at the Clover Hill Library reference desk for Paws to R.E.A.D., an individual 20-minute help session where children read to therapy dogs in a glassed, quite space. Sessions will be offered from
6 to 7:30 p.m. Parents can sit or wait nearby. Advance registration is recommended and a waitlist is available at all locations. For more information call 804-768-7941.
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 28 The Midlothian Library book discussion group will meet 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. to discuss “The Lost City of Z: A Tale of Deadly Obsession in the Amazon” by David Grann. This activity, which is for adults, does not require registration.
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Chesterfield County residents are invited to attend training that will help them TUESDAY, AUG. 27 overcome the effects of a Fall is a great time to transplant disaster. trees and shrubs and to plant new ones. Learn more in a free The Community EmerRead 2 Rover offers casual, public workshop that starts at gency Response Team, or drop-in times for kids to read 6 p.m. at the Midlothian Library, CERT, training will begin on aloud to therapy dogs providoffered by the Chesterfield Tuesday, Sept. 10. ing comfort and motivation County Office of Virginia CoThere is no charge for the for early or struggling readers operative Extension. For more from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the information, call 804-751-4401. course, which is open to the Clover Hill Library. No registra- first 40 persons aged 18 and tion is required. For more inAn informal old-time jam sesolder who apply. formation, call 804-768-7941. sion will be held from noon The deadline to enroll is to 1:30 p.m. at the Central Library. County employees and FRIDAY, SEPT. 13 others are welcome to bring an instrument and play along! (If you’re not familiar with a “jam session,” it is an informal, anyone-can-play-along musical practice session. This is not a performance, but an activity for musicians. The group will be playing old-time music, and all skill levels are welcome. For more information, call 804-751-CCPL.
ZOSO, the Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience, will play 7 to 10 p.m. as part of the Pocahontas Performances Premier Series. The band recreates the music, magic and mystery of a Zeppelin concert. Gates open at 6 p.m., and admission will be charged. The concert will be at Pocahontas State Park, which is located at 10301 State Park Road.
Sunday, Sept. 1. The eight-night initial training course is held two nights a week over four consecutive weeks. The training provides participants with basic emergency response skills that are essential in the critical time after a disaster and before first responders arrive. Topics include: light duty search and rescue, fire safety and suppression, basic and advanced emergency care,
cil and Richmond Designer’s Guild, will talk about gathering, cleaning, preparing, and using wood in Creative and Traditional Designs. The meeting is open to the public and all are invited to attend. For more information, call Sandy at 804379-4515 or Nancy at 804-7944863. The website is www. midlothiangardenclub.org.
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match between Ricky Martin (Rock ’n’ Roll Express) and Martin Stanley. This will mark the first time in several years that pro wrestling has been scheduled at the fair. For more information, visit GXWwrestling. com. The Extreme Bull Riding events are expected to draw riders from Georgia, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina and Virginia. Twenty riders, each night, are expected to compete for the SEBRA sanctioned purse. This event will be held at the fair horse ring located behind the midway. Each night’s event is expected to provide 90 minutes of action and thrills for spectators. For more on this event, visit to gosebra. com.
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Chesterfield County Prevention Services will present “Getting to Know Your Young Child,” a class for parents who want to learn SATURDAY, SEPT. 14 more about the basic needs The Richmond Symphony will of young children from play at 6 p.m. as part of the newborns to preschoolers. Pocahontas Performances Topics will include unA Communication Workshop Premier Series. Bring the whole derstanding child developwill be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. family and listen to great classiat FACES (Family Advocacy cal music in the great outdoors. ment, learning through Creating Education and SerGates open at 5 p.m., and play, handling challenging vices) at 11601 Lucks Lane in admission is free. The concert behaviors, and raising secure Midlothian. For more informawill be at Pocahontas State and confident children. tion, call 804-378-0035 or visit www.FACESVA.org.
terrorism awareness, emergency communications and disaster psychology. Graduates earn certificates and receive CERT emergency gear, including a backpack. More than 700 people have completed Chesterfield’s CERT training. Registration forms are available online at www. chesterfield.gov/CERT/, by emailing CERT@chesterfield. gov, or by calling 804-751CERT (2378).
Pro Wrestling and Extreme Bull Riding featured at County Fair
he Chesterfield County Fair has added Pro Wrestling and a two-day Extreme Bull Riding event to the 100th fair celebration schedule. Read 2 Rover offers casual, Both events are included in the fair’s daily drop-in times for kids to read general admission ticket price of $ TUESDAY, SEPT. 10 aloud to therapy dogs provid8 adults, $ 5 seniors, $ 3 children The Midlothian Garden Club ing comfort and motivation (6 through 12). will hold its General Meeting at for early or struggling readers 10:30 a.m. at the Bethel Baptist Tickets can be purchased at the from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Church at 1100 Huguenot Central Library. No registration fairgrounds ticket booths or ETIX Springs Road. The session is required. For more informaonline. will open with a program and tion, call 804-768-7941. The Richmond-based GXW Pro business meeting. RefreshWrestling matches will be held at ments will be served at noon. View Lincoln through the filmMembers will be displaying the fair’s grandstand area startmaker’s lens from 7 to 8 p.m. Floral Designs and Horticulat the Central Library through ing at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug tural Specimens to be judged. “Lincoln: The Constitution and 28. The program will be “All About the Civil War - Lincoln: The Six matches have been booked, including Weathered Wood.” Betty Dols Man, The Myth, The Movies,” three championship duels, one and Barbara Dillard, NGC a panel discussion. Learn how Accredited Master Judges and female match and two other matches. screenwriters, directors, actors members of the Judges CounThe main event will be a championship and cinematographers created images of Lincoln. Trent Nicholas, media programs coordinator at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, will discuss famous film portrayals of Lincoln. Local historians, actors and filmmakers who participated in Steven Spielberg’s film will share their experiences. This program is part of the national traveling exhibit “Lincoln: The Constitution and the Civil War,” which runs through Sept. 18 at Central Library. For more information or to register, call 804-751-CCPL.
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Midlothian area high schools square off MIKE SCHOEFFEL Sports Writer
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here are still a few weeks left to go before the classes begin at most Midlothian-area high schools, but the prep golf season is underway and in full swing – pun intended if you wish it to be. On the morning of Monday, Aug. 12, four Midlothian schools competed in a district-wide tournament that not only kicked off the season in the most rousing of ways, but also gave each team a chance to gauge the strength of their squad and see how they stacked up against some of area’s premier talent. When the final hole was marked down in the books, Cosby High School came away with a first-place finish, shooting a match-low 314. The Titans were led by Ford Zehner, who shot a par-72 on the day. It was Manchester High School’s Lyberty Anderson, however, who finished the tournament as match-medalist, a distinction awarded to the player with the lowest total score. Anderson, who was in the minority as a female competing in a field of 66 mostly male golfers, was the only player to finish with a score below par, shooting a 1-under 71. “We are extremely lucky to have Lyberty on the team,” said Manchester head coach Tyler Clark. “She’s an amazing talent, and she brings so much to the table.” Anderson, who will play for the University of Virginia next fall, was one of four golfers to shoot in the 70s. The aforementioned Zehner was another (he and Anderson were the only two players to finish with a score of par or lower). Atlee High School’s Garrett Palmer shot a 5-over 77, and Manchester’s phenomenal freshman Taylor Cunningham rounded out the lowscoring group, finishing with a 7-over 79. Virginia High School League protocol allows six golfers from each
Left, three members of the Clover Hill High School football team work on proper blocking form. Above, members of the team get fired up before taking the field for an intra-squad scrimmage.
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All together now! A group of lineman for Clover Hill High School work on their technique last Friday, Aug. 16 before taking the field for a scrimmage.
Intra-squad scrimmage Clover Hill Cavaliers take to the field But thanks to an athletic quarterback by the name of Justin Jones, the Cavaliers are ast Friday, Aug. 15, the Clover hoping to make some noise in the DoHill High School football team minion District this season. Coach Sean took the field for the first intraO’Hare’s team will kick off the season on squad scrimmage of the season. Sept. 6 at home against Prince George The Cavaliers struggled somewhat in High School, a team the Cavaliers lost to 2012, securing wins over George Wythe by a touchdown in the first game of the and Huguenot to finish with a 2-8 record. 2012 season.
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The Cavaliers of Clover Hill work hard at their practice and intra-squad scrimmage, getting ready for the 2013 football season. Several members of the team practice the intricacies of footwork prior to taking the field. Left, members of the team assume a three-point stance and await the snap of the ball.
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Manchester golf team returns five members, welcomes varsity coach MIKE SCHOEFFEL Sports Writer
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he 2013 Manchester High School golf team returns five members from last year’s Dominion District-tournament winning team. Head coach Tyler Clark isn’t one of them. Clark, a former golf professional, is entering his first head coaching gig at the varsity level, and although he’s only been around for a little over two weeks, he’s been pleasantly surprised with the way he’s been received by the MHS community and the talent level present on this year’s team. “Everybody involved with the organization has been very welcoming so far,” said Clark. “I’m really excited to get to know these kids and I want to try and help them improve every day.” Clark will have the added bonus of coaching Lyberty Anderson, the defending AAA state champion and one of the most well-respected golfers in the Richmond area. Anderson is an anomaly in more ways than one – she’s been known to wear a camouflage hat and brightly-colored shorts on the course, and she’s never taken a formal lesson – but what really separates her from the rest of the pack is her elevated level of play. In fact, Anderson has already made her mark in the still-green 2013 season: in her team’s first match of the season on Aug. 12, she shot a 1-under 71, good enough to earn the distinction of match-medalist for lowest total score. “Having Lyberty on the team is obviously a huge advantage,” said coach Clark. “She’s an incredible talent and when you group her in with some of the other seniors we have returning and one rising
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Lyberty Anderson, who won the AAA state golf championship last season, is expected to lead the Manchester High School golf team this season. The team hopes to build on the Dominion District tournament title that they captured in 2012.
freshman, it makes for a very good situation to come into.” The freshman that Clark is referring to is Taylor Cunningham, an uber-talented kid with a smooth stroke that will be vying for one of the top five seeds each and every match. Beyond Cunningham,
Clark’s transition will be eased by the presence of Mark Castro, Jordan Harris and Evan Roberts – all three of whom are seniors that played a major part in the Lancers’ first place finish in the Dominion MANCHESTER page 7
f the Chesterfield Baseball Club all-stars only could have played as strongly in their last two games at the Pony World Series as they did in the first two, they may have come back to Virginia as world champions. But instead, they ran into a Mexico team that was thirsty for vengeance, and ended up falling in back-to-back games by mercy rule. The tournament, which featured 10 teams from five different countries, was hosted by Lew Hays PONY Field in Washington, Penn. The United States, Germany, Mexico, Puerto Rico and Japan were all represented, but in the end the boys from Okinawa pulled it out, defeating Los Mochis, Mexico in the final by a score of 5-4. Every game Okinawa played was decided by a single run. Their only loss of the tournament came against Bayamon, Puerto Rico in their third game of the tournament. But Japan got revenge on the Puerto Ricans the very next night, beating them 2-1 and officially knocking them out of World Series contention. The championship SERIES page 7
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Mark Castro, pictured here with the 2012 Dominion District tournament trophy, is one of the Manchester High School golf team’s five returning seniors.
MANCHESTER from 6 District tournament last season. Harris shot a 77 in the Dominion District tournament, good enough for seventh place. Castro, on the other hand, finished a little behind Harris in the 11th spot after shooting a 9-over 81. Clark says the one thing he’s been most impressed with is the level of selflessness that nearly all the players on the roster embody. “Watching these kids play, they’re really geared towards team,” said Clark. “Not a single one of them is selfish. We’re hoping to play well enough that it doesn’t come down to a good bounce or a bad bounce, or one putt here or one putt there that determines a round.” Thanks to the new realignment scheme that goes into effect this season, Dominion District matches won’t carry the same amount of weight that they once did. And while Clark claims that no one match is more important than another, and that there isn’t one crucial match on the schedule (or “star on the calendar,” as he put it) that stands out above the rest, it’s hard to overlook how competitive, how nip-and-tuck the Aug. 27 match at Westham Golf Course is shaping up to
MIDLOTHIAN from 6 team to compete in any given match, with the top four golfers contributing toward the team’s final score. “This match gave us a good idea of how we stack up against our competition,” said Clark. “We always try to take it one match at a time, but this one was certainly a big
be. The tournament is set to feature, among others, James River High School, Cosby High School and Midlothian High School, all three of which finished in the top four in the Dominion District tournament last season. Manchester, the first place finisher, and Cosby, the fourth place finisher, were separated by a mere 10 strokes. Midlothian finished six strokes behind Manchester, and James River shot one higher than Midlothian. So it seems a bit ironic that, during a season that looks to be one of the most competitive in recent Dominion District memory, the regular season district championship will essentially mean nil in terms of postseason play. Still, there is the issue of pride, and as one particular golf coach mentioned just last week “golfers have egos.” Make no doubt about it, flesh is flesh and a title is a title, and Clark and his boys won’t be playing with any less vigor just because of the decreased importance of district play. “We’re looking to work hard all year to peak at the right time,” said Clark. “We want to be able to compete at a high level by the time the postseason rolls around.
The 2010 version of the Chesterfield Baseball Club all-stars, pictured above, captured the first and only PONY World Series championship in CBC history.
SERIES from 6 game was played later that evening, and by 10 p.m. EST the Okinawans were celebrating the first PONY World Series championship by a team from Asia since 2001, when Chinese Taipei mercyruled Riverside, Calif. in five innings. CBC started out the tournament on the highest of notes, but weren’t able to sustain their momentum for the duration of the near week-long event. They defeated Mexico 3-2 in their first round game, and followed up their scintillating opening act by beating the Hawaiians by a score of 3-1 two nights later. But that’s when Mexico came thundering back into the picture, high on momentum and still brimming with anger after their first round lost to CBC. After entering the loser’s bracket, Mexico defeated their two opponents – Germany and Hawaii – by a combined score of 24-6. By the time they squared off against CBC for the second time on Aug. 13, they were a completely transformed team. Call it momentum, call it peaking at the right time, call it whatever you like, but team Mexico stormed through CBC on back-to-back nights, 14-4 on the first, 11-0 on the second, and sent the Virginians back to The Commonwealth with a respectable fourth place finish.
one.” All in all, the Midlothian area schools fared extremely well, with Cosby, Manchester and Matoaca High School securing the top three spots on the final leaderboard. The fourth Midlothian school – Midlothian High School – placed seventh with a total score of 366.
one out. Creed proceeded to steal second and third. The AT A GLANCE next batter, Will Edwards, This wasn’t the first time in recent memory that the walked as well. Edwards Chesterfield Baseball Club competed in the PONY subsequently stole second, World Series. and Creed scored on a wild In fact, they won the whole shebang back in 2010, pitch that moved Edwards to beating West Tokyo in the final by a score of 3-1. Michael third. Edwards then followed Day tossed a four-hit complete game that day – Aug. 15, Creed’s lead, scoring on yet 2010, to be exact – and Phillip van Kueren and Ryan Hall another wild pitch. muscled out back-to-back home runs to help Virginia to a Barclay issued the third world title. walk of the inning to Eric Hubbard, who, like Edwards and Creed before him, adThough they would have Carnes, lifted a fly ball to left vanced two bases and scored when the ball slipped past certainly liked to take home field that was deep enough a championship, CBC still to score the runner on third, the catcher. It wasn’t the first time has reason to be proud of Trey Ramsey. in recent memory that the their accomplishments. As Ramsey crossed the Finishing fourth in the plate, he made contact with Chesterfield Baseball Club competed in the PONY world is triumph in itself, the catcher, jarring the ball World Series. but they also had two players loose and giving the runIn fact, they won the whole – Trey Ramsey and Stephen ner on second, Eric Hubshebang back in 2010, beating Baughan – finish first and bard, enough time to come West Tokyo in the final by second, respectively, in the around with the go-ahead a score of 3-1. Michael Day home run derby on Aug. 9. run. CBC held Mexico tossed a four-hit complete CBC also took home first scoreless in the bottom of place in the skills competithe seventh, and went on to game that day – Aug. 15, 2010, to be exact – and Phillip tion. secure the 3-2 victory. van Kueren and Ryan Hall On top of those two CBC’s second round muscled out back-to-back tangible feats, the members game against Hawaii was home runs to help Virginia to of this year’s team created one that will stick in the memories that will stick minds of everyone who was a world title. CBC’s performance during that year’s tourwith them for the rest of there for quite some time. nament was one of the most their lives. Get this: Hawaii’s Edgar dominating ever seen at the For example, the highBarclay threw a no-hitter, PONY World Series. drama involved in their first struck out a PONY World They cruised through the round game against Mexico. Series record 20 batters, and winner’s bracket with five All seemed lost, at first, as left the field as the losing consecutive wins, mercy-rulCBC went into the top of the pitcher. ing Texas and Pennsylvania seventh trailing by a score As it unfolded, Barclay and outscoring all five opof 2-1. But the boys from struck out the side in the ponents by a total score of Chesterfield put their hearts first three innings of play 47-15. together and brewed up a and 15 of the first 17 batIt was the first PONY rally, putting runners on sec- ters. But he got into some ond and third with only one trouble in the seventh, when World Series victory in the history of the CBC. out. The next batter, Colby he walked J.T. Creed with
Team Scores
10. Prince George 375
1. Cosby 314 2. Manchester 317 3. Matoaca 322 4. Atlee 328 5. Glen Allen 343 6. Hanover 363 7. Midlothian 366 8. Maggie Walker 368 9. Monacan 370 10. Thomas Dale 375
Individual Leaderboard
7. Sam Smith (Matoaca) 81 7. McKoy Lamantia (Cosby) 81 8. Sterling Simmons (Cosby) 82 8. Levi Brizendine (Atlee) 82 8. Paul Harris (Matoaca) 82 9. Mark Castro (Manchester) 83 9. Celadon Ramsey (Glen Allen) 83 9. JD Sea (Cosby) 83 9. Phil Sening (Atlee) 83 9. Dilwyn Piner (Clover Hill) 83 10. Evan Roberts (Manchester) 84 10. Peyton Broach (Matoaca) 84
1. Lyberty Anderson (Manchester) 71 2. Ford Zehner (Cosby) 72 3. Garrett Palmer (Atlee) 77 4. Taylor Cunningham (Manchester) 79 5. Davis Topping (Matoaca) 80 5. Matt Padgett (Matoaca) 80 7. Bret Lockett (Matoaca) 81 7. Holden Davis (Glen Allen) 81
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CHICK-FIL-A: WESTCHESTER COMMONS
MIDLOTHIAN APOTHECARY
11500 Midlothian Turnpike
GOODWILL: HULL STREET 11749 Hull Street Road
132 Schofield Drive
6701 Deer Run Drive
GOODWILL: N. CHESTERFIELD STARBUCKS: BELLGRADE
23113
DE ROCHONNET DELIGHTS
ANGELO’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT
13228 Midlothian Turnpike
11643-B Midlothian Turnpike
GOODWILL: ALVERSER DRIVE
YMCA
1211 Alverser Drive
737 Coalfield Road
8535 Midlothian Turnpike
11307-F Polo Place
23114
9000 Hull Street Road
SHONEY’S
13502 Midlothian Turnpike
9963 Hull Street Road
23832
MONKEY JOE’S
CENTRAL LIBRARY
11304 Midlothian Turnpike
9501 Lori Road
GOODWILL: WOODLAKE 14740 Hull Street Road
CLASSIFIEDS Business & Service Directory HAULING Abandoned Junk Cars Wanted Pay $300 up to $1,000. Cash on the spot. No title needed. Same day pickup, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Free towing. Lic. salvage dealer & vehicle remover. 804-247-5263
LAWN SERVICES Brian Merrell Landscaping & Lawn Care Mowing, Hedges, Bushes, Mulching, Spring & Fall Clean ups. Residential/Commercial ** Ask about our Powerwashing Special ** . Licensed/Insured. Free Estimates. 25+ years experience. Call 804-598-8032
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(804) 746-1235 ext. 3
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PLUMBING
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE
GENERAL EMPLOYMENT
Aguilar Plumbing -For all your Service & Plumbing Needs. Drain Cleaning Included. Licensed/Insured. Free Estimates. Flat Rates. Senior Discounts. Call Jorge 804-503-6530
Bed - New Mattress Set in Plastic w/ warr. Full $99, Queen $109, King $189. Delivery/Lay -A-Way. Call 804-218-0680.
Medication Aid or CNA with current Medication Admin., CPR and First Aid Certifications; Parttime, two weekday evenings, some weekends and PRN for an adult Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Program in Cartersville, VA. Experience with co-occurring disorders a plus. Fax resume to (804)375-9355, email ninam@hricorp.org or call (804)375-3443 M-F 9A.M. to 5 P.M.
Merchandise FURNITURE & HOUSEHOLD ITEMS BEDS - Queen Pillow Top Mattress Set $150 New, will sacrifice. 804-869-8889 King Pillow Top Mattress Set - New Must Sell. $300. 804-869-8889
Recruitment INSTALLATION & MAINTENANCE $600 sign on bonus! WE ARE AN AUTHORIZED DISH RETAILER HIRING SATELLITE INSTALLERS. CERTIFICATION TRAINING AVAILABLE. LATE MODEL WHITE TRUCK OR VAN, BASIC TOOLS & 28’ LADDER REQUIRED. MUST PASS BACKGROUND CHECK & DRUG SCREEN. Apply: tech.caotti.com Or call 866-310-2336
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THE OLIVE OIL TAPROOM
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In Short Pump at Ste. 607 200 Towne Center W. Blvd. (behind Ethan Allen near Rt.288)
804-360-7929 At the Shoppes at Bellgrade 11400 West Huguenot Rd. Ste. 116 Midlothian, VA 23113
804-897-6464
www.TheOliveOilTaproom.com
Valid at Both Locations!
FREE 60 ml Bottle 3062612-01
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Limited 1 coupon per customer. Cannot be combined with any other offers. Expires 8/30/13.
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Mon.-Fri. 4–11 p.m. Sat.- 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Sun.- 1-11 p.m.
C ELEBRATE
the 100th Chesterfield County Fair!
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$39 INITIAL CONSULTATION Family Practice Specialists of Richmond - 3742 Winterfield Rd, Midlothian
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$8 $5 $3 FREE
Cash/online ETIX INFO LINE —
S PECIAL E VENTS
8/28 7 p.m.- GXW Pro Wrestling
3 title matches 1 female match 5 other matches
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DAlLY THIS YEAR!
White Bengal Tigers Wild Animal Zoo Clown Circus
804-768-0148
8/30-31 7 p.m.- SEBRA Extreme Bull Riding at horse ring
8/31 4:30 p.m. & 8 p.m. Statler Brothers Tribute 2 shows
See website for event listing and ETIX
chesterfieldcountyfair.org
BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY
Roofing
Vinyl Screen Porch
Crowder’s Buildings Inc.
804-746-4809
Vinyl • Wood Barns • Cottages Built by the Pennsylvania Amish WE ALSO MOVE BUILDINGS
ANY BRAKE SERVICE
No job too small - all types of roofing
Hours: Tues.-Fri. 9:30-5:00, Sat. 9:30-1:00 www.crowdersbuildings.com
Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.
2421 New Dorset Terrace
598-7260
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379-7855
3047451-01
Shannon McConville Owner/Artistic Director
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Major Insurances•
Check Ups • Braces, etc.
(corner of Huguenot and Robious Roads)
www.clodfeltersheatingandair.com
Pence Nissan
Accepts MEDICAID
Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Contemporary, Modern & Creative Movement for students age 2-Adult
www.stavnaballet.com
Financing Available Free Estimates Senior Discount
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All Makes All Models All Brands
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Stuart Rolfe
MUFFLER&AUTOSERVICE
Murray Olds Dr.
5525 MECHANICSVILLE TURNPIKE OVER 80 BUILDINGS ON DISPLAY
$10OFF
784-7027
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KROGER: IVYMONT SQUARE
13198 Midlothian Turnpike
14101 Midlothian Turnpike
CHICK-FIL-A: WESTCHESTER COMMONS
MIDLOTHIAN APOTHECARY
6701 Deer Run Drive
GOODWILL: HULL STREET 11749 Hull Street Road
23113 ANGELO’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT 11643-B Midlothian Turnpike
STARBUCKS: BELLGRADE 13228 Midlothian Turnpike
23236
CHESTERFIELD TOWNE CENTER
LA PRADE LIBRARY SHONEY’S
GOODWILL: N. CHESTERFIELD 8535 Midlothian Turnpike
11307-F Polo Place
23114
GOODWILL: ALVERSER DRIVE
YMCA
1211 Alverser Drive
737 Coalfield Road
9000 Hull Street Road
11500 Midlothian Turnpike
13502 Midlothian Turnpike
132 Schofield Drive
DE ROCHONNET DELIGHTS
23235
9963 Hull Street Road
23832
MONKEY JOE’S
CENTRAL LIBRARY
11304 Midlothian Turnpike
9501 Lori Road
GOODWILL: WOODLAKE 14740 Hull Street Road