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Milestone fair deemed successful thing to tweak everyone’s imagination. Kristina Wilson brought her two daughters ill Tilghman has been working the to the fair and they were enjoying a wide array Chesterfield County Fair for more of kiddie rides on an uncrowded midway last than 40 years. Over those four deweek. cades, he’s seen the event grow from “They’ve really enjoyed it, and we’ve had fun a small gathering of local exhibitors to a full here,” she said. production amusement and entertainment Chesterfield County Fair Association presiextravaganza. dent Kenny Chandler said he was pleased with Tighlman said this year’s run is a far cry the initial attendance numbers for the first days from the first one he worked back in the sixties. of the fair. “The first lighting system I had was in the “We were rained out Friday night, but the trunk of a car,” he laughed. “We strung cables weekend was fantastic and the grounds were through woods and trees.” full of people,” he said. But, Tighlman said this year’s event repreIn addition to his duties as fair president, sents the culmination of all of those years Chandler also heads up the company that “This is the best one we ever had,” Tighlman provides the Heritage Village for the Fair each said as he sat in his golf cart overseeing electri- year. They also set up exhibits at Field Day of cal operations at the site. “There is more to do, the Past in Goochland and other venues. more to see this year than ever.” PHOTO BY JIM RIDOLPHI “It’s a full-time job,” he said as he unwound Mary Claire Thomas of the Chesterfield Office of the Virginia Cooperative Extension and From squealing, racing pigs to a one man Fair board member Dinah Hill greeted visitors in the Crafts Building and said the fair is the band, the Chesterfield County Fair has someBY JIM RIDOLPHI
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9/11 Heroes Run to remember, honor “It’s our tribute to their personal courage and sacrifice,” Steiner added. n Sunday, Sept. 8, local Proceeds from the 9/11 Heroes runners will do their part Run will benefit Team Red, White and to keep the memory of Blue and the Travis Manion Foundathe victims of the Sept. tion. 11, 2001 terror attacks alive. The 5K is primarily an event for The 9/11 Heroes Run, which will avid runners who are looking for a happen in several American cities fast time and an overall win, Steiner that day, will be held locally at ACAC said. The 1-Mile Fun Run is aimed at Fitness & Wellness Center at 11621 young runners who will be accompaRobious Road in Midlothian at 9 a.m. nied by a parent or participants who Pre-race activities will begin at 8:45 are just starting to run or returning to a.m. Both a 5K and a 1-mile Fun Run the pastime. will be included. The course will direct sprinters “The 9/11 Heroes Run is an opthrough the Briarwood commuportunity for the community to come nity. Steiner said that the path ends together to remember and honor our at ACAC and can be completed by fallen heroes since Sept. 11,” Martin entrants of various skill levels. Steiner, the local race’s director, said. “It’s a flat and fast course that is “This run is a way to express to our safe for runners, walkers and strollservice members, police, fire and ers,” Steiner said. “The course will be emergency service personnel and well-marked, with a mid-way water those that have been impacted these stop and numerous volunteers (linpast 12 years that they are never far ing) the course to assist participants.” from our thoughts and remain in our hearts.” HEROES page 4
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MCA of Greater Richmond President and CEO Tim Joyce was among those volunteering his time to take a child shopping for back-to-school on Tuesday, Aug. 20 at the Midlothian Target, located across from Chesterfield Towne Center. As part of YMCA Bright Beginnings, Joyce — along with 41 other volunteers from the YMCA of Greater Richmond — helped 29 local students select two new outfits, shoes, socks, underwear and a new jacket to start the upcoming school year. “YMCA Bright Beginnings resonates to the core of what the Y stands for which is youth development and social responsibility,” said Joyce. “Even more important than the new clothes these children receive is the confidence they take away. The less they’re worried about having the latest clothes and supplies, the more they can focus on being ready for what they will accomplish in the school year ahead.” Since 1992, the Y has been helping local families prepare for back-to-school through YMCA Bright Beginnings. This year, the nonprofit hopes to take 2,200 children shopping for school clothes. Shopping trips take place throughout the community during the month of August. In addition to clothes, students receive a backpack filled with school supplies. The Y receives community support from various organizations including Altria, Saxon Shoes and Target. For more information about the program, visit ymcarichmond.org/brightbeginnings.
lived all over the country, including a stint in Alaska, where Geisler anna Geisler is no strang- was a television reporter for ABC er to the Chesterfield Alaska News. She also landed in the County business com- Washington, D.C., area, where she munity. took on the role of deputy press secIn her nearly four years with the retary in the stateside offices of forGreater Richmond Chamber of mer United States Senators Joseph Commerce, she has worked with R. Biden Jr. and Edward “Ted” E. both the Chesterfield County and Kaufman. But Geisler said she knew City of Richmond Business Councils Chesterfield County was home when — subgroups of the her husband was briefly parent organization assigned to Fort Lee for that focus on local issix months. sues within the areas “We fell in love with they cover. the area,” Geisler said. On Aug. 26, the “I told him if we had Chesterfield Chama chance, we had to ber of Commerce, a come back and build separate organization roots here. We got that not affiliated with the chance.” GRCC, announced Now, her husband that Geisler has been is a civilian worker at Danna Geisler hired as chamber Fort Lee, and Geisler has president. That role was previously emerged as a leader in the Richmond held by Lenita Gilreath, who moved area business world. to Utah this summer. In addition to her duties working Geisler, a Delaware native, is in with the GRCC’s business councils, Chesterfield County because she Geisler completed her master’s dewants to be. gree in strategic public relations at Upon graduating from Syracuse Virginia Commonwealth University University with a degree in com- in just 11 months and is enrolled in munications and rhetorical studies, the University of Virginia’s Sorensen Geisler married her college sweet- Institute’s Political Leaders Proheart, Paul, who was in the U.S. Army. In the years since, they’ve GEISLER page 2
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This class of 19 Senior Citizens Academy graduates was the ninth round of Chesterfield County Citizens to participate in the program. They graduated on July 16.
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The Chesterfield County Police Department’s Senior Citizens Academy held its ninth graduation ceremony on July 16. The class’ 19 graduates joined the more than 700 county residents who have already completed the Senior Citizens or Citizens academies, which were first offered in 1999. The academy includes visual presenta-
tions, question-and-answer sessions, tours and a variety of practical exercises. Graduates of the Senior Citizens Academy help reinforce the department’s partnership with residents and ensure that Chesterfield County remains self and secure. At the graduation ceremony, Col. Thierry Dupuis, chief of police, thanked the graduates for their participation and
encouraged them to get involved in the community. “We learned a long time ago that in order for us to do our job we need to seek input and help from the members of our community,� he said. Student speaker Dorothy Shackleford said the graduates may have “joked around and had lots of fun, but we learned much more than we had anticipated.�
The most recent class of graduates included John Briggs, Curtis Crews, Peggy Crews, Bill Cunningham, Charlotte Cunningham, Horace E. Dabney, Barbara Franz, Bruce Hampton, Will H. Lewis Jr., Ph.D., Pat Lorimer, Wayne S. Paul, Beverly Poston, Robert Reagle, George Schooler, Dorothy B. Shackleford, Frances Simms, Richard Steele, Helen Warlick and Jerry Williams.
GEISLER from page 1 FAIR from page 1 the entrance to one of the historic tents in the village. Chandler said the fair is off to a good start and, if the weather holds, this year’s attendance could set records. “That’s what we’re looking for,� he said, smiling. Luke Conner of Hanover said he brings his collections of bulls to the event almost every year. “The people seem to enjoy interacting with the bulls, and we also offer rides around the fairgrounds for $3,� he said. The friendly horned giants didn’t seem to mind the steady stream of admirers who bent down to pet them. “They’re very friendly,� Conner said. Mary Claire Thomas of the Chesterfield Virginia Cooperative Extension Office sat with Dinah Hill, a member of the Board of Directors of the Chesterfield Fair. They were doing a meet and greet in the Crafts Building and said the fair is a great opportunity to tell people about the numerous services offered by the Extension office. “This is our city and our county. We love it here,� Thomas said. “I think the arts and crafts have been fabulous and the foods have been great. The animals are magnificent so it’s been a good fair so far,� she added. A steady stream of visitors passed through the building,
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Lumberjack Bob Pendleton, above, has been chopping wood for 40 years and performed some log rolling and chain saw skills for an appreciative audience at the fair. Victoria Fish, right, enjoys a long ride on the fair’s carousel accompanied by younger sister Olivia, her mom Carin and dad Aaron. Fair President Kenny Chandler, below, said he hoped for record numbers for this year’s event. Cooler temperatures attracted record crowds.
filled with local vendors and businesses. “If you’re trying to educate the public about your service, this is the place to do it,� Thomas said with a laugh. “Almost everyone has a question.� Hill said the event depends on a dedicated group of volunteers. “They really do make it happen and we welcome anyone in the Chesterfield community to come out and join our association. Membership is open at all times,� she said.
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Theresa Perry of Tee’s Garden Stones had an elaborate display of unique crafts set up at the entrance to the fair. “There’s been a steady stream of people coming though here and I’ve talked to a lot of people, so it’s been good. Everyone has been very friendly,� she said. The Chesterfield Fair celebrated its hundredth year with only two exceptions. It was canceled for one year during World War II and once during a flu epidemic.
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gram. She created Politics 101, a program designed to groom new leaders from the ranks of young professionals. Geisler, who is 29, is currently serving as chair of the Virginia Young Professionals Summit, which will be held on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 6-7, in Norfolk. “The Chesterfield Chamber has so much room to grow, and I’m excited about leading that, but it’s still going to be the same chamber business leaders have come to enjoy,� Geisler said. After all, Geisler said it’s the friendliness and hometown feel of Chesterfield County that made her want to call it home. “It had a friendliness, a warmness to it I didn’t experience in other places. That was extremely appealing. It just felt right; I don’t know how to explain it. I told my husband, it just felt like home,� Geisler said. The Chesterfield Chamber has the same feel, she added. “That’s what I want to ensure that we keep. It’s a people chamber. It’s almost like a family.� Geisler has a road map for the improvements the chamber’s 600 businesses want: a strategic plan developed earlier this year. “They have an incredibly strong foundation,� Geisler said, adding that there’s room for diversified engagement with young professionals, increased partnership with other organizations, more presence in regional discussions and, of course, higher membership
numbers. “People are still going to see the chamber that they love — the small biz champion — but they’re going to see new ways to get involved, and hopefully new faces.� Geisler is a small business champion. She grew up helping out in her mom’s boutique travel agency, which catered to the business community. Chesterfield Chamber president Brennen Keene said the committee who chose Geisler from a field of 41 candidates liked her fresh ideas and enthusiasm. He said her regional experience is important, too. “We believe she’ll be a significant asset as we deal with more regional issues,� Keene said. They also liked her friendliness. “One of our hallmarks is we’re an exceptionally friendly and open group, and that’s important to us. We hope to maintain that culture. Growth without maintaining that culture would not be worth it,� Keene said. “Danna clearly carries herself in a way that’s consistent with that culture.� The Chamber Board unanimously approved hiring Geisler based on the recommendation of a six-member Presidential Search Committee, which included co-chairs Wythe Michael and Ashley Venable, Suzanne Etherington, Carol Nitz, incoming chair Doug Horton and Keene. Learn more about the Chesterfield County Chamber of Commerce at www.chesterfieldchamber.com.
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New Potomac State College student Corbin Thomas, pictured second from left, will be a freshman this year at the school, which is a division of West Virginia University. Also pictured are Evian Thomas, Corbin’s brother; and Derrick and Linda Thomas, Corbin’s parents. The Thomases, shown at a picnic lunch thrown for new students and their families, are from Midlothian. Potomac State College is located in Keyser, W.Va., 90 miles away from the main campus in Morgantown. The fall 2013 semester began Monday, Aug. 19.
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The Midlothian Ruritan Club is sponsoring a blood drive from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 14 at the WCVE TV studio, which is located at 23 Sesame Street in Richmond. All donors will get a free haircut coupon from Sports Clip and
will be entered into drawings for one of three $1,000 gift cards and Redskins football tickets. To set an appointment, visit redcrossblood.org, or call 1800-RED-CROSS. Learn about becoming a Ruritan member, by calling David Nelms at 3791294.
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The award winners are: Superior Award in the Community Events category for El Juzatazo. Superior Award in the Special Projects category for the Henricus Education Programs Campaign. Superior Award in the Feature Writing category for “May is Building Safety Month.� Excellence Award in the Community Events category for the Civil War Sesquicentennial Event at Drewry's Bluff. Excellence Award in the Graphics for Brochures and Publications category for Mid-Lothian Mines branding and marketing material . Excellence Award in the Feature Writing category for “Dancing, Romancing and C-Fitness.� Meritorious Award in the Graphics for Brochures and Publications category for the Alliance for Cultural Heritage Tourism, ACT, Logo. Meritorious Award in the Graphics for Brochures and Publications category for marketing materials created for the Domestic and Sexual Violence Conference.
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who has a past connection with us. We want to be sure that our 125th anniversary celebration includes those who have served or been served by Sheltering Arms.� The anniversary committee is seeking stories and photos from throughout the organization’s past, both recent and distant. Members are looking for patients who have unique stories, people from the community who have volunteered time or resources, staff from years gone by, family members whose loved ones had connections with Sheltering Arms and other special memories.
To become a part of the milestone celebration, call 804-723-ARMS or visit www.ShelteringArms.com/125. Sheltering Arms helps patients find the power to overcome the obstacles of illness and injury with a complete range of physical rehabilitation and wellness services. To learn more about Sheltering Arms’ two hospitals in Mechanicsville and Midlothian and nine outpatient clinics, visit www.ShelteringArms.com, call 1-877-56-REHAB, or connect with Sheltering Arms on Facebook, www. facebook.com/shelteringarms, or Twitter, www.twitter.com/SheltArmsRehab.
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Celebrating the American worker BY JIM RIDOLPHI Special Correspondent
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abor Day evokes a myriad of memories for all of us, and the end of summer celebration has become a treasured American tradition. After observing most of our national holidays, it’s time to celebrate something to which all of us can relate: the importance of the American worker. Now I hear a lot these days about how Americans are entitled and have learned to expect something for nothing. That’s not the group of Americans I see lined up in traffic waiting to do the old 9 to 5 each morning I’m up and about. In economic times when it seems harder and harder to stay one step ahead of the bill collector, the American worker continues undaunted in his or her duties. They faithfully endure the indignities of early mornings and late evening, performing work -- all of it important in the eyes of those who perform it. And not a day goes by that most of them don’t thank their lucky stars for the opportunity to support a family or raise a child. Nope, I don’t buy the notion that Americans are lazy and don’t appreciate the value of a good day’s work. I believe in the value of all American workers, and I also appreciate the plight of the millions of our countrymen who cannot find suitable work. Their dignity is no less important than mine, and their will to work no less than yours. And, sure, like any society, there are freeloaders, but few would consider them winners in any stretch of the imagination. Living a life dependent on others is no day at the beach, I’m sure, and for the life of me, I can’t find those welfare
Moms that are driving around in Cadillacs. I guess it’s obvious I’m a fan and supporter of the American worker and I would put their skills up against any worker on the planet, which brings me to a subject that seems especially timely at this time of year: the plight of the American farmer. I watched with interest the other night as an advertisement ran on television for a tried and true brand name of vegetables. “Our vegetables are farm-raised,” the announcer said. In the world I used to know, most vegetables were farm-raised and the thought of any other venue for growing corn seems strangely foreign to me. But, the sad fact is America’s food system is becoming conglomerated and homogenized, produced in factory-like conditions in huge complexes that look nothing like the traditional farm. I’ve always believed the American farmer is this country’s last best defense against tyranny, invasion and destruction. When all else fails, this nation, thanks to its farmers, could always produce the food it needed to survive. A society dependent on huge corporations to supply the majority of its food lives in peril of economic downturns, profit margins and greed in times of trouble. We lose the American farm at our own risk. For the farmer, it’s more personal for they have established a relationship with something much more important than market trends and stockholder interests. It’s called good American dirt.
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hesterfield County was one of 12 recipients of 2013 Achievement Awards from the Virginia Association of Counties for its “Moving Forward . . . The Comprehensive Plan for Chesterfield County.” “Moving Forward . . .” is the county’s new long-term growth and development guide. The plan functions as the county’s comprehensive policy manual on a variety of topics, including economic development, housing, revitalization, historical and cultural resources, environment, land use, special area plans, water and wastewater, transportation and public facilities, according to a VACo description of the plan. The plan, divided by chapters, outlines issues and provides guidelines to address them, including an “Implementation” chapter that sets up phased approaches to various projects. VACo officials noted that the process used to develop the plan is the result of close and interactive collaboration between county staff, citizens/stakeholders and elected/
HEROES from page 1 A moment of remembrance will also mark the anniversary of Sept. 11. And, after the race, there will be food, beverages and an awards ceremony. Steiner said that Team Red, White and Blue’s membership includes both veterans and nonveterans. “Team Red, White and Blue, or Team RWB, is a global non-profit with chapters throughout the U.S., Europe and Asia,” Steiner said. “We are committed to our mission of enriching the lives of America’s veterans by connecting them to their community through physical and social activity.” The Travis Manion Foundation, Steiner said, was formed after Lt. Travis Manion, a United States Marine, was killed in Iraq. The
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appointed officials. It is intended to be used to guide nearly all future county programs, policies and regulations concerning growth and development. Tedd Povar, associate director of the Virginia Institute of Government; George Drumwright, retired Henrico County deputy county manager for community services; and Wendy Wingo, former Botetourt County supervisor, served as judges for this year’s statewide competitive awards program. “This is the 11th year of the Achievement Awards program, and the level of competition keeps improving,” James Campbell, VACo executive director, said. “Each entry deserves to win. But since we’re a competitive program, only the best will receive an award. I’d like to thank our judges for their commitment and expertise. Their task to pick winners was not as easy one.” This was the ninth consecutive year Povar has served as judge. “It is my pleasure to continue my service to VACo in this capacity,” Povar said. “It is by no means a one-sided relationship. Judging the award submissions is enjoyable, enlightening and reinforces my conviction
that the best in government resides at the local level.” Wingo also raved about the quality of the entries. “Being a judge has been a rewarding and wonderful learning process,” Wingo said. “I was so impressed with the quality of the entries and pleased with the variety of Virginia county programs.” The VACo Achievement Awards is a competitive program open to local government members of the association. For more information, visit VACo’s Achievement Awards website (http://www.vaco.org/membership/achievement-awards) where you can view all 2013 entries (http://www.vaco.org/membership/achievement-awards/2013achievement-awards-entries). Representatives from each of the award-winning counties will receive a certificate at an official ceremony during VACo’s 2013 Annual Conference in November. VACo also will present awards at Board of Supervisors meetings. VACo exists to support county officials and to effectively represent, promote and protect the interests of counties to better serve the people of Virginia.
group helps both veterans and the families of veterans who died. “They do this by providing community support, Challenge Grants and scholarships to the children of our fallen veterans,” Steiner said. “The Travis Manion Foundation Challenge Grants are a way to help veterans and families of fallen service members achieve a goal that enhances their life and makes (a) positive impact on them and their communities. They start with a defined goal, and the grant acts as the catalyst for them to achieve it through a support it provides.” Steiner said the event means more than a brisk run. “It’s more than a 5K, it’s a way for the community to come out and show our veterans and first responders that we care, that we
support them and that we will never forget,” Steiner said. “We come together to run for those we lost on 9/11, we run for our veterans who have served selflessly for the past 12 years, for the dedicated professionals who serve and protect our community and all their families.” Online pre-registration ends today, Thursday, Sept. 5, at midnight. After that, packets will be available for pick-up on Friday, Sept. 6 at Lucky Foot Running Store at 13265 Rittenhouse Drive in Midlothian and on Saturday, Sept. 7 at ACAC Fitness. On race day, in-person registration will be open from 7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. For more information or to register for the run, visit http://911heroesrunrichmond. eventbrite.com/.
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6700 Manor Gate Drive 9200 block of N Arch Village Court A suspect was found in possession of Unknown suspect/s broke a window a controlled substance. in an attempt to gain entry into a victim's residence.
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6400 block of Iron Bridge Road An unknown suspect brushed against a victim and stole his wallet.
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hesterfield County was among the first place winners in a Center for Digital Government and National Association of Counties digital survey. The annual survey recognizes leading examples of counties using technology to improve services and efficiency. Chesterfield County was recognized for its expanded WiFi network and for developing four social media outlets to interact directly with residents. The survey was conducted by the CDG, in partnership with NACo, and is used to help identify the best technology practices among U.S. counties. “We’re pleased that Chesterfield County continues to be recognized by national organizations as one of the most cost-effective, open and transparent local governments in the country. Under the [Chesterfield County] Board of Supervisors’ direction, we are com-
mitted to remaining a leader when it comes to sharing information with our residents and being the most efficient, top-quality provider among our peers in Virginia,” County Administrator James J.L. Stegmaier said. The Center for Digital Government is a national research and advisory institute on information technology policies and best practices in state and local government. CDG is a division of e.Republic, a national publishing, event and research company focused on smart media for public sector innovation. The National Association of Counties (NACo) is a full service organization that provides legislative, research, technical and public affairs assistance to county governments. Created in 1935, NACo continues to ensure that the nation’s 3,068 counties are heard and understood in the White House and Congress. Learn more at www. naco.org.
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obert Ellis, a teacher at Cosby High School in Midlothian, was selected from a pool of more than 500 applicants to participate in the Library of Congress Teaching with Primary Sources Summer Teacher Institute, which was held Aug. 5-9. Primary sources are the raw materials of history — original documents and objects that were created at the time under study. They are different from secondary sources, accounts or interpretations of events created by someone without firsthand experience. Each year, the Library of Congress provides the opportunity for a carefully chosen group of K-12 educators to attend one of its five teacher institutes in Washington, D.C. During the five-day program, participants work with Library education specialists and subjectmatter experts to learn effective practices for using primary sources in the classroom, while exploring some of the millions of digitized historical artifacts and documents available on the Library’s website. Educators attending the teacher institutes develop primary-sourcebased teaching strategies that they can take back to their school dis-
tricts, apply in the classroom and pass along to colleagues. Teaching with primary sources is a powerful way to help students ask engaged, probing questions, develop critical-thinking skills, and construct knowledge. All educators can access classroom materials, teaching tools and strategies for teaching with primary sources from the Library’s site for teachers at www.loc.gov/ teachers. Participants come from many different states, representing large metropolitan school districts and smaller, rural school districts. The expertise provided by the Library of Congress during the institutes can benefit every level of K-12 education. Teachers working in the Library’s collections will explore the largest online collection of historical artifacts with access to millions of unique primary sources for use in instruction. The Library of Congress serves the public, scholars, members of Congress and their staffs — all of whom seek information, understanding and inspiration. Many of the Library’s resources and treasures may also be accessed through the Library’s website at www.loc.gov.
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SUNDAY, SEPT. 8 Auditions for Huguenot Community Players’ upcoming production of “Dial M for Murder” by Frederick Knott will be held at 7 p.m. at Huguenot United Methodist Church, which is located at 10661 Duryea Drive. Resume and headshot are optional, but those wishing to audition must be prepared to read from the play’s script. No appointments will be offered. Actors who are cast will not be paid.
MONDAY, SEPT. 9 Auditions for Huguenot Community Players’ upcoming production of “Dial M for Murder” by Frederick Knott will be held at 7 p.m. at Huguenot United Methodist Church, which is located at 10661 Duryea Drive. Resume and headshot are optional, but those wishing to audition must be prepared to read from the play’s script. No appointments will be offered. Actors who are cast will not be paid.
TUESDAY, SEPT. 10 The Midlothian Garden Club will hold its General Meeting at 10:30 a.m. at the Bethel Baptist Church at 1100 Huguenot Springs Road.
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 11 A Service of Remembrance will be held at 7 p.m. at the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer in Midlothian. The Celtic candlelight service is dedicated to all of those who have been touched by violence and terrorism. The solemn service will feature Holly Clark, flautist, and Donald Anderson on organ and piano performing Largo by Handel, Ave Maria by Gounod and Elegy by Thalben-Ball. A reception will follow. For more information, call 379-8899. “Technology for Seniors” will be taught from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the Midlothian YMCA at 737 Coalfield Road in Midlothian. Presented by experts from Thinking Cap Technologies. This program is sponsored by Chesterfield Triad and the Midlothian YMCA, and is for seniors 55 and older. For more information, or to register, call 804-768-7878.
FRIDAY, SEPT. 13 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.
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The session will open with a program and business meeting. Refreshments will be served at noon. Members will be displaying Floral Designs and Horticultural Specimens to be judged. The program will be “All About Weathered Wood.” Betty Dols and Barbara Dillard, NGC Accredited Master Judges and members of the Judges Council 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 804-379-4515 or Nancy at 804-794-4863. The group’s website is www. midlothiangardenclub.org.
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Healthcare providers and pharmacists can a free educational forum about the nonmedical use of prescription drugs set for 8 to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 14, at the Sheraton Park South Hotel, Topics will include using the Virginia Prescription Monitoring Program in the context of patient care and
managing chronic pain in patients at risk for, or with a history of, addiction. Continuing education credits are available through the Quillen College of Medicine at East Tennessee State University, the Virginia Pharmacists Association or the Virginia Dental Association. The Virginia Department of Health is funding this
event, which is being coordinated by Substance Abuse Free Environment Inc., or SAFE, a coalition to prevent substance abuse in Chesterfield County. Registration is required. The Sheraton Park South Hotel is located at 9901 Midlothian Turnpike, North Chesterfield. Visit chesterfieldsafe.org for more information.
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LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, don’t drop everything you’re working on to address a developing issue at home. Others can handle the situation just as well as you, so keep your focus on preexisting tasks at hand.
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CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, your generosity finds you devoting much of your time tending to the needs of others this week. Enjoy your time helping others and don’t be afraid to accept their gratitude. AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Don’t get too hung up if your week is all work and little play. While your schedule might be hectic in the coming days, some relaxation time will arrive this weekend. PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, make the most of new opportunities that present themselves this week. The effort you put in will pay off in due time.
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embers of the Virginia Pharmacists Association will shed their white coats and step out from behind the counter on Saturday, Sept. 7, for the group’s second annual mini-golf tournament. Registration for the event will begin at 12:30 p.m., while putting will start at 1 p.m. Festivities will be held at Windy Hill Sports Complex, which is located at 16500 Midlothian Turnpike in Midlothian. Members of Richmond Pharmacists Association, the local chapter of the state organization, will make up most of the participants. According to Jennifer Helmke, the Virginia Pharmacists Association’s secretary and treasurer, proceeds from the event will benefit the Robert G. Wampler and Daniel A. Herbert Memorial Scholarship Fund. “Both Daniel A. Herbert and Robert G. Wampler were two pioneer Richmond pharmacists who believed deeply in the quality of education and giving back to the community,” Helmke said. Herbert was the founder of Bremo Pharmacy and
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Richmond Apothecaries Inc. He also served as president of the local branch of Richmond Pharmacists Association and a national president of the American Pharmacists Association. Wampler served as president of the Richmond Pharmacists Association, and was also a photographer who captured many of the moments at the organization’s events for posterity. Helmke said the scholarship was originally named for Wampler, but Herbert’s name was added because he shared a similar philosophy about urging pharmacy students and technicians to
achieve their goals. “The scholarship is awarded annually to one rising second-year student at Virginia Commonwealth University School of Pharmacy,” Helmke said. “Pharmacy students must complete an application.” “These are reviewed by a committee that will choose a student that must show leadership qualities, interest in community service and overall enthusiasm and compassion for the profession of pharmacy and be willing to participate in Richmond Pharmacists Association as student representative,” Helmke added.
On Saturday, the tournament will be played in teams of four. The team with the best score and the best overall putter will win a prize. Helmke said that there will also be a hole-in-one course where the winner who sinks a single putt will receive $50. The organization will also hold a raffle and sell tournament apparel that day. Last year’s tournament was well-attended, Helmke said, and was also held at Windy Hill. “Windy Hill Sports Complex graciously offered to host it again this year, and Richmond Pharmacists
Association jumped at the chance,” Helmke said. “It is a dynamic complex with two putt-putt courses, and they have many other sports available.” Organizers of the tournament secured sponsorships from businesses, including Crossover Clinic, Grapevine, Mayhem Fitness and Cross Training and Noodles & Company. “Our sponsors are helping fund the Robert G. Wampler and Daniel A. Herbert Scholarship to support a deserving pharmacy student,” Helmke said. “In addition, supporting this event will help allow the
Richmond Pharmacists Association to expand with new members and continue to provide quality continuing education programs for our pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.” The event is open to members of the Virginia Pharmacists Association and their families and friends. For more information about the Virginia Pharmacists Association and about the Robert G. Wampler & Daniel A. Herbert Memorial Scholarship Fund, visit www.virginiapharmacists. org/events/event_details. asp?id=344308.
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he Chesterfield County Senior Volunteer Hall of Fame, a program established in 1983 to recognize seniors who make a difference in their communities, is seeking nominations now through 5 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 13.
To qualify, nominees must be at least 65 years old, reside in Chesterfield County, and must have served after turning 65. Service may have been rendered outside the county. Judging will focus on the nominee’s contributions to improve the community or the lives of others.
An independent panel will select the top three nominees for induction. An awards ceremony will be held at 2 p.m. on Oct. 17 at the Eanes-Pittman Public Safety Training Center at 6610 Public Safety Way. If you know an outstanding senior volunteer, nomi-
Senior tech class offered CONTRIBUTED REPORT
Newer technology doesn’t have to be intimidating. If you’re aged 55 or older, and want to become comfortable using laptops, tablets, e-readers or smart phones, plan to attend “Technology for Seniors” from 9:30 to
10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 11, at the Midlothian YMCA at 737 Coalfield Road in Midlothian. Presented by experts from Thinking Cap Technologies, the hands-on seminar will not only help familiarize you with those devices, but
also will teach you how to communicate using email, Facebook and Skype. This program is sponsored by Chesterfield Triad and the Midlothian YMCA. For more information, or to register, call 804-7687878.
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nate him or her. Nomination forms can be downloaded from Chesterfield.gov/seniorvolunteerhalloffame. For more information, contact the Office of the Senior Advocate at 804768-7878 or Leidheiserd@ chesterfield.gov.
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weeds. Learn how to keep weeds from overtaking your lawn or garden at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 25, at the Clover Hill Library. Fall and winter interest in the garden:
Creating a winter garden is a unique challenge. Learn to design a garden with shape and texture that will look great all year at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1 at the LaPrade Library.
Senior sports, art classes coming at Midlothian YMCA CONTRIBUTED REPORT
The Chesterfield County Department of Parks and Recreation is offering a series of programs for seniors beginning in September at the Midlothian YMCA at 737 Coalfield Road. To register for any program, call 804-748-1623. For more information, call Judy Jones at 804-751-4135. Among the upcoming offerings are: Badminton players
can meet up with fellow enthusiasts from 10 a.m. to noon each Tuesday from Sept. 10 to June 10, 2014. Refresher rules will be reviewed. Participation is free. Pickleball, which is a combination of tennis, badminton and ping-pong played on badminton-sized courts with a lower net, will be played from 10:30 a.m. to noon each Monday, Sept. 9, through June 9, 2014. Participation is free. Beginner watercol-
or courses will be offered from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. each Monday, Sept. 9, through Oct. 14. Participation costs $63. The course number is 27340. Intermediate watercolor classes, for more students with two sessions of beginner watercolor, or permission from the instructor, will meet from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, Sept. 10, through Oct. 15. Participation costs $63. The course number is 27361.
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he Chesterfield County Department of Parks and Recreation is offering a series of programs for seniors in September at the Bon Air Baptist Church at 2351 Buford Road in Bon Air. Register at least one week prior to class by calling 804-7481623. For more information, call Judy Jones at 804-751-4135. Technology Today Introduction to Laptops, 10 a.m. to noon Sept. 11 (course 27369) and 1 to 3 p.m. Sept. 18 (course 27370). Learn about the difference between desktop and laptop computers, and what consumers should look for before they buy. Participants may bring their own laptops to
ask questions. The fee for the program is $13. Beginner Bridge 10 a.m. to noon Wednesdays, Sept. 18 to Oct. 23 (course 27367). This class is for new players, and for those with some knowledge of the game. Workbooks may be purchased from the instructor on the first day of class. The fee for the program is $42. Intermediate Bridge 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesdays, Sept. 18 to Oct. 23 (course 27347). This class is for experienced players. Two-over-one game force will be taught extensively, along with other conventions and play of the hand techniques. The fee for the program is $42. Tai Chi for Seniors
12:30 to 1:15 p.m. Wednesdays, Sept. 11 to Oct. 16 (course 27357). Tai Chi is a moving meditation that teaches gentle and repetitive movements to help increase flexibility, improve balance and reduce stress. This class is appropriate for both beginner and intermediate levels. The fee is $25. Beginner Line Dancing 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. Wednesdays, Sept. 18 to Oct. 23 (course 27344). Learn basic line-dancing steps to a variety of music. The fee for the class is $38. Intermediate Line Dancing 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Wednesdays, Sept. 18 to Oct. 23 (course 27458). The class is designed for those with line-dancing experience. The fee is $38.
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Adult Cystic Fibrosis: Hope For a Longer Life Join Dr. Nauman Chaudary, from the Division of Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine, as he explains how adults with cystic fibrosis face unique challenges with career choices, having children and financial commitments.
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Do You Have Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? Join Dr. Jessica Frankenhoff, from the Department of Orthopedic Surgery, as she discusses new techniques and advances in treating carpal tunnel syndrome.
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Left, Morgan Seal and #22 Tiffany Quick of Midlothian High School share a laugh. Right, #15 Jessica Quick tries to plant a spike past two Atlee HS blockers. Below right, players from the Clover Hill volleyball team come together to celebrate a point during a match on Saturday, Aug. 31.
VOLLEYBALL SHOWCASE Richmond Volleyball Club brings 60 high school teams from across Virginia together for tournament and thumping and whistling with action. It’s quite remarkable, in retrospect, that he Richmond Volleyball Club the RVC is able to pull off a tournament was alive and pulsating on Aug. of such magnitude in such a short period 30 and 31, as 60 high school of time, year after year. Almost literally teams from all over the state speaking, a match was taking place on of Virginia descended upon Richmond every single court every second of the day, for the 16th annual Virginia Volleyball starting as early as 8:30 each morning and Showcase. concluding in the early evening hours . As soon as one game finished, another began, The Tournament right on its heels. It made for a hecticThe VVS is “an annual Labor Day yet-gratifying two-day span of high-level weekend event” sponsored by the Richvolleyball. mond Volleyball Club and James River Sixty-four teams (32 boys teams and 32 High School. Action got underway early Friday morning, and from that point until girls teams) were invited to participate in the end of the tournament early Saturday the tournament. All 32 boys teams took evening, all twelve courts were squeaking MIKE SCHOEFFEL Sports Writer
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Above, Kazzie Britton of Powhatan High School serves during a Gold Bracket match against Massaponax. Right, three Midlothian HS players wait patiently for a serve from Atlee. Far right, #27 Amber Arnold of Midlothian HS goes up for a spike during her team's match against Atlee High School.
First place team Cosby High School recently placed second at a Dominion District match at Birkdale and fourth at the Dominion District Invitational. PHOTO BY ANJIE HENLEY
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The Chesterfield Baseball Club National Team (shown above) recently placed first in the 2013 Boys Invitational Baseball tournament. The tournament, which celebrated its 56th anniversary this year, took place during the first week of August at Shepherd Stadium in Colonial Heights. Shown – In front: Chase Chambers, bat boy. First row: Brayden Staib, Ronnie Caricofe, Christian Chambers, Reed Boettner, Ryan Plonski. Second row: Ty Barker, Bailey Burcume, Donovan Murphy, Tanner Addams, Parker Wilburn, Jakob Honsharuk. Third Row: coach Randy Womack, coach Brad Chambers, coach Ron Caricofe, coach Danny Murphy. Not pictured: Ryan Schork.
Manchester High golf captures two victories in three days of play Lyberty Anderson takes match medalist in both contests
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he USTA announced last week that ACAC-Richmond in Midlothian, is one of 19 winners of its 32nd annual USTA Facility Awards Program, which recognizes excellence in the construction and/or renovation of tennis facilities throughout the country. Representatives of ACAC-Richmond were honored at the USTA Semi-annual Meeting at the Grand
Hyatt Hotel in New York City on Sept. 1. Built in 1968, ACAC-Richmond was named Virginia Club of the Year in 2008. The facility has three full-size hard courts, 10 fullsize clay courts and 36- and 60-foot blended lines on some courts to accommodate the growing popularity of youth tennis. In 2012 the club hosted a number of USTA Leagues ACAC page 9
on Aug. 27, and a three-team, nine hole match two days later at Birkdale Country Club. They t was well-known going into the 2013 placed first in both matches, further entrenchDominion District golf season that ing themselves as the team to be reckoned Manchester High School – and, more with in a district that is by no means short on specifically, Lyberty Anderson, the Lanc- talented club wielders. ers’ most talented player – were going to be The Dominion District Invitational on a tough team to take down. But it’s hard to Aug. 27 was a particularly impressive victory imagine that Anderson, coach Tyler Clark, or for the Lancers, considering that it came with anyone else involved with the team could have the eyes of nearly every other team in the foreseen the defending Dominion District district upon them. Cosby, Clover Hill, James tournament champions getting off to this hot River, L.C. Bird, Manchester, Midlothian, and of a start. Monacan were all in attendance, and the sheer The Lancers competed in two matches last GOLF page 9 week: a season-defining, district-wide affair MIKE SCHOEFFEL Sports Writer
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part in the tournament while 28 girls teams decided to make the trip. This year’s event featured nine Midlothian-area teams: five on the girls side of things, and four in the boys bracket.
Here’s how each Midlothianarea girls team fared:
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Matoaca HS beat Douglas Freeman HS in the first round of the Silver Bracket, but fell in the final to New Kent HS to place second in the bracket. Clover Hill HS lost their firstround Silver Bracket game to New Kent to finish fourth in the bracket. James River lost to Collegiate School in the first round of the Bronze Bracket to finish fourth in the bracket. Midlothian HS finished third in the Pool CC Red Division Cosby HS finished third in Pool BB.
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September 5 — Football Junior varsity, James River @ Douglas Freeman TBD September 6 — Football Varsity, Manchester vs. Meadowbrook 7 p.m. Varsity, Prince George vs. Clover Hill 7:30 p.m. Varsity, Matoaca vs. Cosby 7:30 p.m. Varsity, Douglas Freeman vs. James River 7:30 p.m. Varsity, Midlothian vs. Powhatan 7:30 p.m.
And here’s how the boys did: Midlothian lost to Frank Cox HS in the Gold Level championship to finish second overall. James River HS beat Ocean Lakes HS in the Gold Level bracket to finish fifth overall. Cosby lost to Princess Anne HS in the Silver Level championship to finish eighth overall. Clover Hill lost to Salem HS in the Silver Level bracket to finish 10th overall. On the whole, it was a fairly successful run for Midlothian-area schools, although several of the boys teams placed lower this year than last. Cosby won the whole shebang in 2012, and Clover Hill placed fourth. The only team to place higher in this year’s tournament was Midlothian, who improved from seventh place to second.
PHOTOS BY MIKE SCHOEFFEL
Above, Morgan Seal (left) and #14 Lauryn Basl of Midlothian HS chat between points during a match against Atlee HS. Below, Nicole Nee (left) and Allison Etheridge (right) celebrate a point from the sideline during a Saturday match.
assigned to the courts at the far ends of the building. Knowing this, many fans brought fold-out chairs and placed them in the narrow alleyways between the courts. Others disregarded proper seats altogether and sat down right there on the cold, concrete floor. If a fan wanted an escape from the non-stop volleyball action, they could turn to one of the televisions mounted on the wall by the entrance. These were especially popular on Saturday, when a different college football game glared from each set. Much to the joy of the fans and players who were obligated to The Fan Experience remain at the RVC from the early As is to be expected with an morning hours until the evening event that packs 60 teams under one – either because their team was roof over a two-day span, there was playing all day long or because they a plethora of fans but somewhat didn’t want to give up a prime parklimited space. Parking was predicting spot – there was a fully-stocked ably hectic, but not excessively so. concession stand featuring McDonA shuttle service was offered to ald’s breakfast sandwiches, original those who couldn’t find a parking Chick-fil-a sandwiches, Subway spot within close proximity to the subs, soft pretzels, and a wide selecbuilding. Because the courts at the tion of cooled beverages. All were RVC are so tightly situated, there reasonably priced. For those healthwas only room for several sets of conscious individuals, prepackaged legitimate bleachers, and these were fruits and vegetables were sold at
Stray Observations And the award for Most Unique Uniform of the tournament goes to: Hanover (girls) and Cosby (boys). Hanover came out dressed special, solid pink, microfiber shirts, while Cosby donned their usual uniforms, which featured an entrancing black-and-blue checker pattern down the front. It’s truly remarkable that the players were able to stay focused on the action with so much commotion going on around them, as it was often difficult to discern which whistle pertained to which match. Because the courts were so tightly packed, fans were treated to a much closer view than they normally get at a typical high school gymnasium. In fact, most sat right along the sideline, across the court prices less than two dollars. To keep from players on the bench. To help fans stay up-to-date on the players energized throughout the the outcomes of each match, event duration of the fast-paced tournaorganizers taped tournament brackment, there were nuts and power bars available for purchase. Interest- ets and pool charts to the office ingly enough, the RVC usually sells window and continuously updated beer, but since this was a junior-level them throughout the duration of the event. tournament no alcohol sales were permitted.
High school football results MIKE SCHOEFFEL Sports Writer
High School football results August 29 Douglas Freeman 35, Midlothian 0 James River 21, Deep Run 10 Manchester 34, Matoaca 14 Thomas Dale 21, Cosby 14
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GOLF from 8 parity of the district was on display, front and center, for all to see. In fact, the top five teams on the final scoreboard – Manchester, James River, Clover Hill, Cosby and Monacan, in that order – finished within ten strokes of one another. Perhaps unsurprisingly, the feared, the venerable Lyberty Anderson (Manchester) finished as the match medalist in both events. She shot a threeunder 33 in the Dominion District Invitational, and preceded that performance with a one-over 36 at Birkdale two days earlier. Anderson,
the defending Group AAA state champion, has agreed to continue her golfing career at the University of Virginia next season. Abby Portyata (Clover Hill), Anderson’s equal in terms of gender and talent alike, finished second at the Dominion District Invitational, shooting a one-over 37. Portyrata and Anderson have been friendly but fierce opponents for the past few years. In fact, the two ladies shared the qualifying medal at the 88th Virginia State Golf Association women’s amateur championship back in July. Also, Anderson and Portyrata are both state
champions: Anderson won the Group AAA crown in 2012, and Portyrata captured the Virginia High School League Girls State title as a 15-year old in 2011. There are no more districtwide invitationals remaining on the Dominion District schedule. And thanks to the new VHSL realignment scheme, there won’t be a District Tournament at year’s end. In its place will be separate conference tournaments. Matoaca, Clover Hill, L.C. Bird and Matoaca are the four Dominion District teams that may meet one another in the Conference 12 tournament.
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1. Manchester ......................168 1. Manchester .......................149 2. James River ...................... 170 2. Cosby.................................154 3. Clover Hill .......................... 174 3. James River.......................155 4. Cosby ................................ 175 5. Monacan ........................... 178 Dominion District 6. Midlothian..........................194 Match at Birkdale 7. L.C. Bird .............................266
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1. Lyberty Anderson (Manchester) .......................36 2. Ben Reid (James River) ......36 3. Ford Zehner (Cosby) ..........36 4. Jordan Harris (Manchester) .......................37 5. Taylor Cunningham (Manchester) .......................38 6. Van Dempster (Manchester) .......................38 7. Rob Witherspoon (Cosby) ..38
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Dominion District Invitational (Individual, 9 holes) 1. Lyberty Anderson (Manchester) .......................33 2. Abby Portyrata (Clover Hill) .........................37 3. Josh Kirby (James River) ...38 4. JD Seal (Cosby) ..................39 5. Garrett Parson (Monacan) 41
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Facilities were judged upon the events, hosting a total of 136 different following criteria: overall layout teams. and adaptation to site; excellence "Great tennis facilities like the of court surface and lights; ease of ACAC-Richmond help us to grow maintenance; accommodations for the game at the grassroots level and players, spectators and press/officials; we are proud to recognize them for aesthetics; graphics (including the use their ongoing impact on the sport of of signs and landscaping); amenities tennis,” said Kurt Kamperman, Chief such as casual seating for spectators, Executive, Community Tennis, USTA. food services and social areas; and “ACAC-Richmond has embraced the facilities’ participation in USTA many of our tennis initiatives, espeprograms. cially 10 and Under Tennis, introducNominated facilities were voted ing thousands of new players to the upon in the following categories: Pubsport each year.” lic Courts that are either small tennis To be considered for an award, centers with 2-10 courts or large facilities must be under the jurisdictennis centers with 11 or more courts; tion of a parks and recreation depart- Educational Institutions; and Private ment, an educational institution, a Facilities that support the USTA and non-profit corporation, or private or other “growth of the game” programs commercially- owned and operated open to the public. facilities that offer both USTA and All 2013 award winners will receive public programming designed to help a wall plaque and an all-weather grow tennis. sign, which can be mounted at the Each of the winning facilities were facility. Certificates of award will be praised for their implementation of made available to park and recreation USTA programs, including 10 and departments, schools, and those proUnder Tennis. fessionals responsible for the design,
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