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amantha Marquez of Midlothian, who is a senior at the Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School, was one of 20 high school students who were named 2013 Davidson Fellows. Samantha won the honor with her science project, “Celloidosomes: A New Paradigm in the Bottom-up Assembly of Multicellular Architectures.” Samantha developed Celloidosomes, a cell self-assembly process for bioengineering three-dimensional tissues in a core-shell structure. Her research focused on demonstrating the vast versatility of the Celloidosome in both composi-

tion and applications: from liver repair and reconstruction, to biological sensors and neural tissue transplantation, to the “green” biodefense tool for the sequestration of radioactive heavy metals such as Cesium-137. Samantha, 17, won the largest scholarship the program offers -- $50,000. She plans to study neuroscience in college and pursue a Ph.D. in the field. The Davidson Fellows Scholarship program offers $50,000, $25,000 and $10,000 college scholarships to students 18 or younger who have created significant projects that have the potential to benefit society in the fields of science, technology, engineer-

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ing, mathematics, literature, philosophy and music. The program has provided more than $5.3 million in scholarship funds to 226 Fellows since its inception in 2001, and has been named one of the most prestigious undergraduate scholarships by U.S. News & World Report. The Davidson Fellows is a program of the Davidson Institute for Talent Development, a national nonprofit organization headquartered in Reno, Nev. that supports profoundly gifted youth. “The Davidson Institute is built on the belief that individuals, who have extraordinary intelligence and talents, when encouraged and supported, can improve the

quality of life for us all,” Bob Davidson, cofounder of the Davidson Institute, said. “We are delighted to recognize this group of resourceful and distinguished young people for their fascinating projects – projects that have the potential to benefit society.” The 2013 Davidson Fellows will be honored at a reception in Washington, D.C., on Saturday, Sept. 28. In 2012, Samantha received the First Place Award in Research from the International Space Olympics competition held in Korolyov, Russia. In 2013 she won, for the third year in a row, the First Place Award (2011 and 2013 Best In STUDENT page 2

Weaver visits namesake DiggityFEST school for 20th anniversary approaches CONTRIBUTED REPORT

he first day of school for Chesterfield County kicked off Tuesday, Sept. 3, and Bettie Weaver Elementary had a little something extra to celebrate. The school has hit a special milestone – its 20th anniversary year. To celebrate, the school’s namesake, Bettie Woodson Weaver, paid a special visit to welcome students back to school. The school is named after Weaver, who is a local historian, educator, author and naturalist in Chesterfield County. She has written several works on local history and natural resources in central Virginia. Weaver researched and wrote a fourth grade textbook, “History and Geography of Chesterfield County, Virginia,” which was used in all county elementary schools. While she was a teacher, Weaver tried to encourage her students to appreciate the natural beauty of Virginia. She also helped pupils learn the history of Chesterfield County and to

preserve its resources such as fruits, water, wildlife, minerals and fresh air. She especially urged her students to appreciate the colorful songbirds that live nearby. To this day, the “Bettie Weaver Bluebird” remains the school mascot in tribute to her. Weaver is now 92 years old and still attends Weaver programs and graduations. Banners, balloons and special 20th anniversary blacktop art done by a local Eagle Scout candidate will jump started the school’s celebration on Sept. 3, along with a visit from Weaver and the school’s mascot. Bettie Weaver is an elementary school in the Chesterfield County Public School division. It is located at 3600 James River Road in Midlothian, and is a Governor’s Award for Educational Excellence School with about 700 students. For more information on Bettie Weaver’s 20th anniversary celebration, contact Meg Fogle at jon_fogle@msn.com or 215-262-2196 or Laura Clark at laura_clark@ ccpsnet.net.

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Bettie Weaver Elementary namesake Bettie Woodson Weaver, seated, is shown with her daughter, Betsy Weaver Brandt, and Bettie Weaver Elementary principal Holly Richard.

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jam-packed lineup of six national acts will fill the air with music at the third annual DiggityFEST, sponsored by movin’ mania. The event, which features kid-friendly music of all kinds, will be held from noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 15 at Westchester Commons. DiggityFEST is the only festival dedicated to kids’ music in the region, and has rapidly gained in popularity each year. The festival, which is a benefit for Connor’s Heroes, is free to attend. Wristbands can be purchased for $5 for Kid Zone activities. “This year’s lineup is really exciting for area families who likely have never had the opportunity to see many of these musicians perform live,” Donny Atkins, of local kids’ group The Diggity Dudes, said. “We have gotten to know these acts from our time touring the east coast, and the quality of their music is really top-notch. They have

been featured on XM Kids Place Live and many other Internet radio shows, and we’re thrilled to be bringing them to Richmond.” In addition to popular local performers The Diggity Dudes and Hope Harris and Cousins Jamboree, DiggityFEST performers include Grammy Award-nominated musi-

DiggityFEST noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 15 at Westchester Commons cian Justin Roberts, Rolie Polie Guacamole, Steven Courtney & the Suitcase Musicians, and Alastair Moock. Jonathan Austin will also be on hand to wow the crowds with his masterful magic and juggling feats. Justin Roberts and Alastair Moock have recently appeared on The Today Show and Good Morning DIGGITY page 5

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Missionaries from Lord Jesus Korean Church helped fix five mobile homes in Guyan Valley, W.Va. during recent mission trips.

Two delegations of missionaries from Lord Jesus Korean Church recently traveled to Guyan Valley, West Virginia, one of the poorest communities in the country, to serve families through the Appalachia Service Project. The groups, one comprised of 14 youth, two college members and three adults, and another made up of eight adult members traveled to the community from July 21 through 27 and July 28 through Aug. 3, respectively. MISSION page 4

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Chesterfield County Public schools opened their doors to the 2013-2014 school year last week. In preparation for their students, Providence Middle School teachers and staff, along with school board member Dianne H. Smith, took the bus themselves. During teacher work week teachers and staff rode a bus through neighborhoods of their students to get greater insight on the school community.

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Survivor Day workshop offers disaster prep skills Dillon explained that the program will teach people to do things like perform basic oes your family have a disaster first aid and to use a fire extinguisher propplan? erly, among other important concepts. From 9 a.m. to noon on “During the seminar, a police officer will Saturday, Sept. 21, a Survivor discuss other subjects, such as identity theft Day Workshop will help Chesterfield County and fraud,” Dillon said. “They will also cover residents to prepare for precarious situations. topics such as shutting off your gas lines.” The class will be held Eanes-Pittman Public Safety Training Center at 6610 Public Safety Way in Chesterfield. Check-in begins at 8 a.m. Online registration is required, and ends Wednesday, Sept. 18. Emily Dillon, emergency management coordinator for Chesterfield County Emergency Management Division, said the Survivor Day Workshop will help locals get their ducks in a row quickly. “It’s a great way for people to spend a short time learning to prepare for disasters The presentation is not suitable for small and for daily emergencies that might occur,” children, and participants should be at least Dillon said. age 12 to attend. That’s because, Dillon said, “Chesterfield County is just one of several both the themes and the presentation style locations across the entire region where this will be better received by more mature auditraining will be held, and we wanted to be ences. able to make Central Virginia more disaster“It’s not just that the subject matter is resilient. And, we realize that people have geared towards adults, but we also want to busy lives, so it’s going to be half of a day make sure that these are people who are during a weekend when they can get this able to implement these plans,” Dillon said. information,” Dillon said. “And, it’s a classroom-based structure, so kids BY KOREY HUGHES Special Correspondent

would not find that entertaining at all.” County residents might already be aware of the Community Emergency Response Team Program Initial Training that Dillon’s department started on Tuesday, Sept. 10, and many of the same concepts will be discussed during Disaster Survivor Day. “This is meant to be a quick thing about

“Make sure that it has all of your documents – insurance papers and prescriptions - and things like (a) change of clothes, and special needs need to be taken into consideration,” Dillon said. “Families should also have at least one gallon of water per person per day and three to five days’ worth of food and water.” Dillon went on to say that accommodations should definitely be made for the elderly, pets and young children. “Have the things they need like vaccination records for pets, extra formula for babies, and extra medications and copies of prescriptions for the elderly,” Dillon said. “And, if people are electrically-dependent, are they going to a neighbor’s house with a generator or out of the area?” “This workshop is a great opportunity for being prepared for disasters,” Dillon said. people to learn how to start their planning “It just scratches the surface, but the CERT and make sure their families are safe during program continues during its eight-week emergencies,” Dillon said. course.” Space for the Survivor Day Workshop Each household that registers and is limited to the first 200 participants who completes the Survivor Day Workshop will apply. But, don’t fret if you can’t attend the receive one free survivor kit. The equipment, Chesterfield seminar, Dillon said that other which Dillon said includes a backpack filled installments will happen in nearby localities with items such as a flashlight and rope, is a such as Dinwiddie and Hopewell. good start to a family’s emergency supply kit, To register, visit www.survivorday.com. but other items should be added to it.

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tarting this week, Greater Richmond ARC after school childcare locations, including Camp Baker in Chesterfield, will be offering after school care for children with disabilities. Activities participants will enjoy include recycling cans and paper goods, shopping trips for healthy ingredients followed by making appetizers and main dishes, creating oneof-a-kind crafts and traveling to movie theaters, parks, and other points of local interest. Camp Baker, located at 7600 Beach Road, will offer care from 2 to 6 p.m. weekdays. Cost per week for school age youth ages 5-21 is $186.35. ARC is open during week-long school holidays such as winter and spring break from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for $372.70. Each participant receives a

plan of care from an internal agency advocate, and among the year’s highlights is an organization-wide art show the week of September 9 in which artwork from ARC participants will be displayed.

Camp Baker will offer care from 2 to 6 p.m. weekdays

The Greater Richmond ARC is licensed by the Virginia Department of Behavioral and PHOTO PROVIDED BY THE CHESTERFIELD HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF VIRGINIA Developmental Services. For more information about its af- Chesterfield’s Magnolia Grange House Museum will be open with free admission Saturday, Sept. 14, and Sunday, Sept. 15 terschool and other programs, as part of a statewide promotional weekend highlighting historic homes. call 804-358-1874 or visit www.richmondarc.org.

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Chesterfield’s Magnolia Grange House Museum, which is run by the Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia, is among 40 historic homes that will be open this weekend for a special promotion as part of Virginia’s Year of the Historic Home. The house will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, and Sunday, Sept. 15 with free admission. The guest shop will offer specials on unique Chester-

field-related items. Historic Magnolia Grange, located at 10020 Iron Bridge Road in Chesterfield, is a Virginia Historic Landmark and is on the National Register of Historic Places. Built in 1822 by William Winfree, Magnolia Grange is a handsome Federal-style plantation house named after the circle of magnolia trees that once graced its front lawn. It was originally part of a large land grant to John Worsham in 1691. Here also were a

tavern and gristmill in addition to the residence and its dependencies. The families who have called Magnolia Grange home – the Winfrees, and later the DuVals and the Cogbills – all have made important contributions to life in Chesterfield County and Virginia. According to the historical society, this weekend’s promotion is a larger and more widespread version of a popular promotion held this spring in Richmond

highlighting seven historic homes. Other participating properties include Agecroft, Hanover Tavern and Maymont. The Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that serves as the center for Chesterfield county history. The society’s mission is to research and celebrate Chesterfield’s history. For additional information or to volunteer, visit www.chesterfieldhistory.com.

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The 14th Annual James River Regional Cleanup is just a few short weeks away. That means it’s time to visit jracva.org and register to participate. Sponsored by the James River Advisory Council, this year’s cleanup will be held at designated locations from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 14. This year’s cleanup will cover the largest area in JRAC’s history, with sites from Lynchburg all the way to Newport News. For years, JRAC has held its regional cleanup in June. Among reasons to

change the date, event planners said, was a greater need to clean up the river at the summer’s end rather than in late spring. Past cleanups have attracted hundreds of volunteers who scour the shorelines on foot and cruise the water in boats to clean up trash. The effort has been of tremendous benefit to the river, its wildlife, and the people who visit and enjoy the river. It’s also raised awareness of the river and the need to take care of it. Event planners believe that holding the cleanup in September will increase those benefits. Boaters, including those in both pad-

dle and power craft, are needed, as well as volunteers willing to walk shorelines and adjacent areas to pick up litter. Lunch will be provided to all volunteers. For planning purposes, all participants are encouraged to preregister at jrac-va.org, which also provides details about all the cleanup sites and other information. Registrations also may be made by calling 804-717-6688. Participants also may sign up the day of the event, and all participants, especially those who have not preregistered, are encouraged to arrive early to sign in and hear important safety information.

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Dongho Lee, concert organist who is associate director of music and organist at Christ Episcopal Church in Charlotte, N.C., will open the 2013-2014 season of the Second Sunday South of the James Concert Series with a dedicatory recital at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 20, at the Bon Air Presbyterian Church at 9201 W. Huguenot Rd. in North Chesterfield. Lee, a native of Seoul, South Korea, has won numerous organ competitions in South Korea and the United States. She has studied in South Korea and at Yale and Indiana universities.

Admission will be by donation. The rest of the series, all on Sundays, will begin at 4 p.m.: Soundworks, the Bon Air Men’s Chorus, on Oct. 13; flutist Barbara Gregory and Friends on Nov. 10; “Messiah” sing-along with soloists and orchestra on Dec. 8; Ben Houghton, pianist and singer, on Jan. 12; church members and friends in concert on Feb. 9; Grace Bauson, harp, Amanda Ellerbe, violin, and Steve Henley, organist, on March 9; and an afternoon of jazz on May 18, the third Sunday. For more information, call 804-2727514.

Category as well) in Engineering: Materials and Bioengineering at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF). Samantha loves to scuba dive and studies magic and illusions. Founded by Bob and Jan Davidson in 1999, the Davidson Institute for Talent Development recognizes, nurtures and supports profoundly intelligent young people, and provides opportunities for them to develop their talents to make a positive difference. For more information about the 2013 Davidson Fellows, visit www.DavidsonGifted. org/Fellows.

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Millwood School, an independent, junior kindergarten through 12th grade school, marked its 25th year with the beginning of the school year on Tuesday, Sept. 3. Millwood School started in Brandermillâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sunday Park in 1989, and in 1975 moved to renovated office spaces on Genito Road. In 1998 the school moved to its permanent 79acre campus adjacent to Woodlake. Dr. Louise Bagwell-Robinson is the founding head of school. She has seen the school grow from offering kindergarten through 8th grade to its full compliment through 12th grade. She says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I look forward to welcoming back to our campus founding students, parents, faculty, and trustees. Many people have made this dream of an independent school in western Chesterfield County a reality. The festivities are to thank them and celebrate with them for our first 25 years. It is with lots of enthusiasm that I look forward to our next 25 years of offering an extraordinary, indepen-

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his year’s Election Day will have added interest for Chesterfield County residents as they consider whether or not to approve bonds for school construction and renovation as well as a new emergency communications system. Those upgrades, attached to a price tag of almost $355 million, would be funded if another issue on the ballot, a local meals tax, were approved. There’s no doubt that many of Chesterfield’s schools have hit the breaking point when it comes to age, and many others are in desperate need of upgrades and renovation. A growing county has taxed the system that has maintained quality instruction during economically challenging times. So, citizens’ outcries about wasted money and inflated egos and salaries shouldn’t influence this decision, but they probably will. Unfortunately, when school expenditures are discussed, it brings out vocal and dedicated opponents that have a conspiracy theory. They envision school systems with administrators who scheme and connive to keep their activities secret. Some critics question the validity of the need for better resources and facilities. I’m not one of those people. For public education to work and thrive in a community, it must involve and depend on the expertise of professional educators. They are tasked with insurmountable challenges daily, and finding solutions to a myriad of problems is commonplace for them. I trust professional educators to provide solutions to problems that I am, at best, ill equipped to handle. No, the question for voters is how we maintain the excellent systems like the one in

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Chesterfield County and other localities in the Richmond area. It’s a question and proposed solution that will not go away. School funding and public safety are issues that will require constant future vigilance, and the funding required to keep it up-to-date will always be challenging. On the surface, the meals tax seems like a safe and convenient solution to the problem. With the previous system of proffers under direct attack in many localities, the idea of a meals tax isn’t exclusive to our region -- or our state. It seems painless to ask restaurant patrons to fork over an additional two percent for the food enjoyed in local eateries. In actuality, it’s not. People in the industry suggest more taxes on meals will result in fewer diners who spend less and leave even less of a gratuity, and could affect workers’ salaries. I suppose the real question facing voters is what happens if the bond referendum is defeated. That’s a tough question and no one can answer it with certainty. But it seems certain with dwindling revenues, proffer reductions and an environment of reluctance when it comes to raising taxes, there’s only one obvious target remaining. Raised property taxes seem like one of the last options open to fund these necessary projects, if voters don’t opt for the bonds. In reality, there are no easy answers, and the wisdom of the vote will decide how counties meet their growing educational and public safety needs. But, the current dilemma in several Virginia communities is a likely precursor to what awaits other counties. It’s a conversation many localities will likely be having in the not too distant future. And I can’t help but think the real decision on Nov. 5 is not if the taxpayer pays, but when and how.

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.

23225 Aug. 30 2100 block of Turner Road Unknown suspect/s pried open a rear door and gained entry into a residence. Property was stolen.

Aug. 23 8900 block of Firethorne Lane Unknown suspect/s attempted to gain entry to a home by prying open a rear bedroom window.

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23234 Aug. 29 2100 block of Marina Drive A victim was walking through a parking lot when he was approached by two subjects. One suspect put a gun to the victim’s forehead and demanded money. Upon receiving the cash, the suspects left.

Sept. 1 5400 block of Whetstone Road A victim stated that unknown suspect/s gained entry into his residence through an unlocked front window. Consumable goods and currency were stolen.

7100 block of Wentworth Street Unknown suspect/s broke a passenger window and stole currency and miscellaneous items from a victim’s vehicle.

Aug. 31 8600 block of Peach Grove Road Unknown suspect/s forced opened a bedroom window and gained entry into a victim’s residence. Jewelry was stolen. 5900 block of Centralia Road A victim was stopped at a traffic light when a suspect pulled up behind him and exited his vehicle. The suspect said he was a police officer, pulled out his handgun and demanded the victim’s money. When the victim said he had none, the suspect left.

5700 block of Belmont Road Unknown suspects approached a victim at her vehicle, which was parked in her driveway. One subject held a knife to her stomach as he Sept. 2 demanded her purse. Upon receiving 2300 block of Willis Road the purse, the suspects ran off toward Two armed and masked unknown Turner Rd. suspects forced victims inside of a business and attempted to rob the business. Property was stolen.

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2400 block of Trefoil Way Year stickers were reported stolen from two vehicles’ license plates.

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14200 block of Medinah Place Miscellaneous property was reported stolen from an unlocked vehicle.

2000 block of Huguenot Road Miscellaneous property was reported stolen from a victim’s vehicle. 7400 Hull Street Road Two armed and masked unknown suspects pulled a victim from the victim’s vehicle and demanded that the victim ask to get back inside a business. Once inside, suspects robbed the business and left the area.

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4700 block of Faraday Drive Miscellaneous property was reported stolen from an unlocked vehicle.

Sept. 1 15200 block of Timsberry Terrace Unknown suspects gained entry into an occupied apartment. No signs of forced entry were noted.

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1100 block of S Providence Road A victim reported two scooters stolen from the rear of a residence.

6900 block of Manning Road Items were found missing from the bed of a victim’s pickup truck. Miscellaneous items were stolen.

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9700 block of Brandywine Avenue Unknown suspect/s gained entry into a residence by kicking open the rear door. Firearms were reported stolen.

Aug. 31 15100 block of Woods Edge Road An unknown suspect gained entry into a residence through the front window.

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Fourteen students and two college members of Lord Jesus Korean Church recently spent a week in West Virginia helping residents with home repairs.

MISSION from page 1 The two trips gave the youth team and the adult team a chance to learn valuable lessons, new skills, meet new people, and experience a way of life very different from theirs in Richmond. The groups spent their days working on five different sites, all mobile homes in Guyan Valley. They built two front porches, painted sidings and walls, installed hardwood floors, dug drainage around a house, and hung rafters and plywood for porch roof. In the evenings the groups learned about the history of coal mining from a retired miner, sang and heard lots of country music, and shared their own reflections about the work they were doing and the people they were serving. “My ASP mission has been inspiring – from the day I packed all the way to the day we finished our last project,” Jason Yang said. “I want to first thank my parents for letting me be here. They have been

so good to me and yet I never stop by and say, ‘Thanks, Mom and Dad. Seeing our workplace I never thought how thankful I was for things I already had instead of the things I don’t have.’” “I am so thankful that God has allowed us to serve others in Christ through ASP,” mission team leader Rev. John Kim said. “We’ve learned many valuable lessons through this mission trip.” Kim has led mission teams for three years. ASP operates in five states (West Virginia, Virginia, North Carolina, Kentucky, and Tennessee), with dozens of centers for its seven-week summer program and a few year-round locations as well. Each center is run by a staff of four current or recently graduated college students. Volunteer work crews are expected to do chores every day to keep the center clean and organized. ASP was founded by a Methodist minister and has a Christian worldview: program-

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The African-American History Committee of the Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia is looking for materials to display in a temporary museum exhibit featuring early African American schools in Chesterfield County. The CHSV search includes items such as photos, programs, rosters, school books and teacher materials, yearbooks and school props. Photos with persons who are identified are of particular interest and such items will be accepted on a loan basis for scanning and returned to the original owners.

To lend items to CHSV, call Reverend Herbert Townes at 804379-3929 to coordinate a mutually convenient date, time and place to review any items you may have. Items must be submitted by Monday, Sept. 30. The Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia is a private, nonprofit, 501(c)3 organization which serves as the center for Chesterfield County history. Established in 1981, its mission is to research and celebrate Chesterfield’s history. For more information or to volunteer, call 804-796-7121 or visit www. chesterfieldhistory.com.

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ming includes daily volunteer-led devotions and time for prayer. From its beginning, Lord Jesus Korean Church, which is led by senior pastor Hyunchan Bae, has been a missions-minded church. They have been committed to serving our community for over 14 years and continue to do so locally and globally. They offer monthly service project opportunities (CARITAS, Renew Crew, Homeless mission at Monroe Park) and are committed to coming alongside the great charity organizations that faithfully care for our city. They also provide annual mission trips for congregations that would like to serve others and share the hope of Jesus Christ. They’ve been everywhere from Mexico to Kenya with many stops in between (West Virginia, Boston, Philadelphia, New York, New Orleans, Jamaica); all with the goal of answering Jesus’ call to serve those in need and spread His love throughout the world.

Clover Hill High recently won $7,500 to install a wind turbine to provide supplemental renewable energy and to educate students and the community about energy issues and solutions. Clover Hill High is one of 88 K-12 institutions across eight states to receive a 2013-14 grant from the Dominion Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Dominion Resources. Clover Hill High science teacher Michelle Huber will oversee the wind turbine project. Using a hands-on, minds-on

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SATURDAY, SEPT. 14 The Richmond Symphony will play at 6 p.m. as part of the Pocahontas Performances Premier Series. Bring the whole family and listen to great classical music in the great outdoors. Gates open at 5 p.m., and admission is free. The concert will be at Pocahontas State Park, which is located at 10301 State Park Road. In case of rain, the concert will be held Sunday, Sept. 15. The 14th Annual James River Regional Cleanup, sponsored by the James River Advisory Council, will be held at designated locations from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Boaters, including those in both paddle and power craft, are needed, as well as volunteers willing to walk shorelines and adjacent areas to pick up litter. Lunch will be provided to all volunteers. For planning purposes, all participants are encouraged to preregister at jrac-va.org, which also provides details about all the cleanup sites and other information. Registrations also may be made by calling 804-7176688. Participants also may sign up the day of the event, and all participants, especially those who have not preregistered, are encouraged to arrive early to sign in and hear important safety information. Members of the Chesterfield County Police Department will be on the Chester campus of John Tyler Community College from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for a Medication Take-Back event. The college is located at 13101 Jefferson Davis Highway. Chesterfield police, in partnership with SAFE, Chesterfield’s substance abuse prevention coalition, will help residents safely dispose of expired and unneeded medications

gardening in small spaces, proper plant selection, protecting pollinators and lawn care. Applications are being accepted through Friday, Oct. 4, and the training program will begin in 2014. To download an application or read more about the program, visit http://offices.ext.vt.edu/ chesterfield/getinvolved/ index.html. For more information about the open house, call 804-751-4401.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 19 Bella Arte Gallery will host an opening event for a new exhibit by Virginia landscape artist Charles Jos Biviano, “Paintings of Luminism.” The artist will be on hand from 5 to 8 p.m. to discuss his works. The exhibit will run through Oct. 31. Bella Arte Gallery is located at 3734 Winterfield Road in Midlothian. For more information, call 804-7941511 or visit www.bella-arte. com. Fairy Godmother Project will hold its second annual Golden Shopping Extravaganza at Swift Creek Middle School, which is located at 3700 Old Hundred Road in Midlothian, from 6 to 9 p.m. More than 20 vendors and crafters will be selling goods. Visit www. fairygodmotherproject. org for more information, e-mail Richmond@ fairygodmotherproject.org, or call 804-601-0639 The Stonehenge Garden Club will hold its General Meeting at 10 a.m. on at the Stonehenge Country Club. The group meets on the third Thursday of each month. The season will open with an orientation for new members and a flower arrangement

Church, which is located at 5856. 9201 W. Huguenot Rd. in North Chesterfield. Lee, a WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 25 native of Seoul, South Korea, The Chesterfield Historical has won numerous organ Society of Virginia will competitions in South Korea present a themed tea and the United States. She commemorating the 200th has studied in South Korea anniversary of “Pride and and at Yale and Indiana Prejudice” by Jane Austen at universities. Admission will 1 p.m. at Magnolia Grange be by donation. For more House Museum, which is information, call 804-272located at 10020 Iron Bridge 7514. Road, Chesterfield, VA. Kathy Chain, owner of Herbs SATURDAY, SEPT. 21 of Happy Hill in Chester, will Chesterfield County is present a program on life holding a Disaster Survivor in the late 18th century; the era in which Jane Austen Day workshop from 9 a.m. to lived (1775-1817). The cost noon at the Eanes-Pittman to attend the tea is $25 Public Safety Training per person and prepaid Center. The workshop will reservations are required. focus on how to prepare For more information or to for and survive disasters make a reservation, call and emergencies. The Tamara Evans at 804-796Eanes-Pittman Public Safety 1479. Training Center is located at 6610 Public Safety Way (in the Chesterfield County SATURDAY, OCT. 5 Government Complex). Bethia United Methodist Upon completion of the Church will host a craft workshop, one person per bazaar featuring multiple household will receive a free vendors, a bake sale and a backpack with emergency country kitchen 9 a.m. to 2 supplies. You must be p.m. at the church, which is registered to attend. For located at 10700 Winterpock more information and to Road. Lunch will be available register, visit survivorday. for purchase. For more com or call Sherri Laffoon information, call 608-8327. of Chesterfield County Emergency Management at 804-796-7159. C & F Band and C & F Mortgage are offering free shredding from 8 a.m. to noon at 1400 Alverser Drive in Midlothian. Participants may bring up to three boxes or bags of paper. For more information, visit www.cffc. com. Vino Market will hold its second annual Lonesome Dove Fundraiser from 1 to 5 p.m. at 3730 Winterfield Place, Suite 300, in Midlothian. The event will

The Stonehenge Crew for the Cure 5K Fun Run/Walk, a special fundraising event dedicated to the eradication of breast cancer, will be held at the Stonehenge Country Club golf course. Registration starts at 8 a.m. Proceeds will benefit the VCU Massey Cancer Center in the fight against breast cancer. The run/walk will take place on the cart paths of the golf course. Runners will start first, followed by walkers. Strollers are welcome, but pets are not. Awards will be given for the

SATURDAY, NOV. 2 Clover Hill High School will present its Annual Fall Arts and Crafts Fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the new school at 13301 Kelly Green Lane near the intersection of Genito and Coalfield Roads. More than 150 artists and crafters are expected to be selling holiday gifts, handmade toys, decorations, baskets, wreaths, jewelry and baked goods. A concession stand will be available with a variety of foods. All rental space fees will benefit the Clover Hill High School Athletic Association. For more information and space availability, visit www. chillfootball.com/craftfair/ home.php.

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CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, you will be very content for the next few weeks. Enjoy these good times and invite those closest to you to enjoy them as well.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 You could get caught up in a social whirlwind this week, Libra. Keep your feet on the ground or you may be swept away in all of the energy.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, work and family responsibilities have put you under a lot of pressure recently. You could be in need of a respite, even if that break is brief.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, keep things in perspective and you will have your cake and eat it, too. You can coolly handle tough situations, and that ability serves you well this week.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, your heightened sense of focus on a particular task has left you wondering how to proceed in another area of life. You may want to seek the advice of others.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Staying connected to your feelings is empowering, Scorpio. Even if others don’t feel exactly the same way that you do, they may go along with plans to make you happy.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, it’s quite possible you will not get much done this week, as you may be too busy encouraging others rather than focusing on your own needs.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Your imagination is working overtime this week, Gemini. Channel that creative energy and get started on a project you have long been considering.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, you may be tempted to throw caution to the wind. While that may make for a memorable experience, it may not prove wise over the long haul.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, indulgent behavior won’t pay off in the long run. Moderation works best, and you’ll be glad you didn’t overindulge after the fact.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Compassion is your speciality, Pisces. Others appreciate your warm nature, so accept their gratitude and affection.

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Irish dance troupe successful at competition CONTRIBUTED REPORT

t was a successful first year at the 2013 North American Irish Dance Federation National Championships in Galloway, N.J. for 11 Irish dancers from Crossroads Irish Dance Troupe Amy Habel, Artistic Director and instructor at Jessica Morgan School of

Dance, which sponsors the troupe, said she was proud of the dancer’s accomplishments in taking home awards their first year at competition. Over half the group placed in the top five of their age group and were given the opportunity to stand on the podium to receive their award. Also, the group was also overjoyed to take home a

first place National Champion. Crossroads is the Jessica Morgan School of Dance’s Irish program’s performing troupe. The Irish program offers Irish classes for beginners all the way to advanced skill level for ages 5 to adult. Opportunities for students in the program include weekly classes, community perfor-

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The Campbell Family Band, who play old-time music, will kick off Central Library’s fall and winter Acoustic Concert Series on Thursday, Sept. 19.

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his fall and winter, Chesterfield County Public Library’s Central Library will again offer free concerts featuring some of the region’s most popular oldtime, blues, gospel and Celtic performers. The library’s popular monthly Acoustic Concert Series kicks off Thursday, Sept. 19 with the old-time sounds of local favorite the Campbell Family Band. Each concert is on a Thursday at 7 p.m. and lasts about an hour. The series continues through March 20. Central Library is located at 9501 Lori Road, Chesterfield. For more information, visit any Chesterfield County library, or visit library.chesterfield.gov.

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Those interested in becoming a Master Gardener will have the opportunity during an open house that will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 18, at the Central Library at 9501 Lori Road in Chesterfield. Representatives of the Chesterfield County office of Virginia Cooperative Extension will explain more about the program to interested residents.

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ooking to get more involved in the community? Want to make new friends? The Chesterfield Women’s League is starting its 2013-14 club year with a kickoff meeting set for 9:30 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, Sept. 18. The meeting will be held at the Village House at Charter Colony, which is located at 800 Abbey Village Circle in Midlothian. Newcomers to the area and women interested in learning more about the League are encouraged and welcome to attend. It’s a great opportunity to make new friends, participate in interesting activities and support the community through fundraising activities. The September meeting will include an overview of

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The Chesterfield women’s league kicks off 9:30 a.m. to noon Sept. 18 at the Village House at Charter Colony

catch up after the summer break. It’s also an opportunity for women interested in becoming members to get to know current members and to learn more about the club. Refreshments will be served.

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Attention, preschool moms: do you need a place to come to, just as you are, so you can unwind while your children are cared for? Bethia United Methodist Church is offering MOPS, or Mothers of Preschoolers, just such an opportunity. The program is now registering participants for meetings, held 9:30 a.m. to noon, starting Tuesday, Sept. 17 and ending in May. Children are cared for in the church’s Moppets program while moms enjoy talking, confiding and commiserating. Availability depends on space in age appropriate childcare rooms. For more information or to enroll, contact coordinator

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efore last Friday’s game between Powhatan and Midlothian, Indians’ head coach Jim Woodson – who is in his 29th year at the head of the football program – was honored for his recent induction into the VHSL Hall of Fame. Woodson proceeded to go out and run the show like it was the early 90’s all over again, working the sideline with all the fire and fervor that has made him one of the most successful ball coaches in the history of the Commonwealth. He was highly demonstrative throughout the evening, and at different times during the game he was seen energetically high-fiving his players, assuming the athletic position, howling instructions at defensive linemen, and even cracking a smile or two when the outcome of the game was imminent. His youthful enthusiasm was well-warranted, as his team laid an absolute smack down on the visiting Trojans. The Indians put up 27 points in the second half and walked off the field on the right side of a 45-10 final – a fitting conclusion to a night that was meant to celebrate all the contributions Woodson has made to the Powhatan football program.

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Jordan Bassett hands off to Carl Courter on Midlothian's first play from scrimmage.

The Indians two (or three, or four…) headed rushing attack The Indians have made their living off the running game for years now, so it only seems right that they won this game by utilizing powers, guts, traps, and tosses. Powhatan’s bruising ground attack got rolling early, and didn’t slow down into late in the fourth quarter, when the starters were having a rest on the bench and the second teamers SMACKDOWN page 9

Midlothian’s Carl Courter #45 turns the corning to find a waiting Logan Allen right in his way. Right, Powhatan Head Football Coach Jim Woodson is honored before the game for being inducted into the Virginia High School Hall of Fame.

Midlothian's Amelia Dalton follows through on a serve during a match against Cosby last Thursday evening. PHOTO BY MIKE SCHOEFFEL

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Cosby’s #41 escapes the grasp of a Matoaca defender during last Friday’s home game against the Warriors.

Game Preview: Cosby vs. Midlothian MIKE SCHOEFFEL

Titans sink their Trojan rivals in three sets

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he Midlothian Trojans team that will take the field tomorrow evening will look almost completely unrecognizable to the team that played the Titans in 2012. Midlothian lost a heaping helping of seniors, an eye-catching 25 in all, including such game changers as quarterback Justin Joyce, running back Taylor Stout, and wide receiver Daniel Jackson. Taking Joyce’s place under center is a lanky senior by the name of Jordan Bassett, who, at 6’4, may be the tallest quarterback in the history of the Midlothian football program. Bassett’s height didn’t help him in the regular season opener against Douglas Freeman, however, as completed only seven of 19 passes for just over 50 yards. He struggled against Powhatan last Friday, as well, going two for 20 with four interceptions, one of which was returned for a touchdown. Though nothing official has been announced, a quarterback change may be in order. Or coach Kevin Thomas may decide to stick with Bassett for a few more games, just to see if he is able to progress. Either way, last week Matoaca proved that Cosby’s secondary can be attacked through the air. Warriors quarterback Blake Bowen threw for 106 yards and three touchdowns in the first quarter and a half of before succumbing to an injury and remaining sidelined for the rest of the game. The Midlothian coaching staff will no doubt be watching

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Aaron Parker throws up the touchdown signal while jogging off the field postscore.

tape of Bowen’s performance, trying to discern exactly how he was able to have so much success against the Titans defensive backfield. On the flip side of that, the Cosby running game should be able to find some big holes in the Trojans defense. Last week, Midlothian gave up 354 yards on the ground to Powhatan. Logan Allen, the Indians starting runningback, rushed for 185 yards and three touchdowns in the first half alone.

History Cosby leads the overall series, 5-1. Being Dominion District foes, Midlothian and Cosby have squared off every year beginning with Cosby’s

inaugural season in 2007. The Trojans, who have been relatively mediocre over the past decade, have defeated the Titans only once, in 2010, when they snuck by Cosby 14-7 in a good, old-fashioned defensive struggle. Since then, however, the Titans have outscored the Trojans by a combined score of 49-9: 27-7 in 2011, and 22-12 last year. Since their 5-5 finish in 2010, Cosby has since become one of the premier teams in the Dominion District. They went 9-1 in 2011 and 8-2 in 2012, but did not reach the post-season either year PREVIEW page 9

t only took a little over an hour and 10 minutes for the Cosby High School Titans to defeat their in-district rivals, the Midlothian Trojans, in three consecutive sets last Thursday evening. That’s not to say that the Trojans didn’t go into the night without putting up a fight. fact, they scored at least 19 points in all three sets, no small task when you consider that Cosby is perhaps the strongest team in the Dominion District. But Midlothian wasn’t able to tally points whenever it needed them most, and that ultimately resulted in their downfall. The final set of the evening best exemplified Midlothian’s sturdy resolve. They went toe-to-toe with the Titans for the first half of the set before falling behind 16-12. In an effort to stall some of Cosby’s ever-increasing momentum, Midlothian head coach Sherman Chung took a time out. The Trojans came out rejuvenated after the strategic break in the action, reeling off five straight points to take a 17-16 lead. The Trojans continued making big plays – an impressive block by Ashley Condrey for the 19th point, to name one - and seemed on the verge of forcing a fourth set. But with the score knotted at 22, the Titans went on a 3-0 run that dashed any dreams the Trojans may have had for a comeback. SETS page 9

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SMACKDOWN from 8 were called on to operate the offense (But even then, the Indians racked up a fair amount of yards on the ground). Logan Allen scored on a 25-yard run a mere five plays into the game, and continued to build on his prolific first half on the Indians’ second drive, when he scored on a 16-yard run. Two possessions later, he scampered 23 yards on a fourthand-five to give the Indians an 18-0 lead. That would be Allen’s last score of the night. Not because of any sort of drop off in production, but because he didn’t play a single down at running back in the second half. Junior

PREVIEW from 8 because of the archaic, illogical way in which the VHSL used to select playoff participants. Under the new VHSL rules, which select playoff teams based solely on the VHSL power ranking system, Cosby is essentially a lock for the 5A playoffs (barring some sort of epic, unforeseen collapse). Every game is now of equal importance because

SETS from 8 The first set, which, like the third set, finished with a final of 25-22, was similar in tone and tempo to the final set: the two teams hung close for the first 12 points or so before Cosby utilized their tremendous depth to pull away at the very end. The second set was the least close

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The Indians’ fast start – three touchdowns in their first four drives – forced the Trojans to go to the air early and often. But, much to the dismay of head coach Kevin Thomas, the passing game actually ended up hurting the

Trojans more than it helped them. Junior quarterback Jordan Bassett, who, at 6’4 is an imposing presence under center, was unable to synchronize with his receiving corps at any point during the evening. He finished two-for-20 for 80 yards and four interceptions. One of those interceptions, which landed right in the breadbasket of Indians’ linebacker Elijah Goode, was returned 30 yards for Powhatan’s fifth touchdown of the night. Bassett’s lone touchdown pass came to Joe Fife in the fourth quarter, a 60-yard bomb down the visiting sideline that left Midlothian fans wondering what could

have been had that connection at Powhatan High back in the been established earlier in the 70’s. Norton, who is a member of the Virginia Sports Hall of ballgame. Fame, began his coaching caWoodson honored, Hank Norton makes an reer at Powhatan High School in 1954. He took a head appearance Standing at midfield before coaching gig at Ferrum College in 1960 and remained at the game with two of his coaching idols, Bob Baltimore that post for 29 years, compiling a 244-77-11 career record and Hank Norton, and his and leading the Panthers to wife, Joann, coach Woodfour Junior College national son was awarded his official titles and 15 JUCO Region X Virginia High School Hall of titles. Fame plaque. Woodson has About halfway through the said that he wouldn’t be the second quarter, the student coach – or the man – he is today if it wasn’t for Baltimore section showed their appreciation for Woodson’s and Norton, two guys that taught him the finer points of accomplishments by breaking into an impromptu “JIM-eee coaching and life in general. Baltimore coached Woodson WOOD-son” chant.

On the surface, Cosby’s

42-21 victory over Matoaca seems to suggest that the Titans thoroughly dominated the Warriors. And while it’s true that the Titans did play a solid game, it would be foolish not to note that the Warriors were actually winning 21-7 before they lost their starting quarterback to an injury. Or that the Warriors took a 21-14 lead into the locker room. Or that

had the Matoaca offense not turned the ball over three times in the second half – one interception and two fumbles, all of which were returned for touchdowns – they would have had a very real chance of upsetting their Dominion District rivals. However, it would also be foolish to ignore that the Trojans’ problems at quarterback and run defense. So while Midlothian

will meet a Cosby team that is group of fans. But it won’t be enough. Cosby takes it 30-3. exactly on top of their game at this juncture, it will still Pick up a take a Herculean effort from the Trojans to upend the Midlothian Titans. Midlothian does have Exchange at any one thing going for it in this of these locations: match-up: they will be playing their first home game of - 23112 the season, and since Cosby Clover Hill Library is a community and dis6701 Deer Run Drive trict rival, they can expect a Goodwill – Hull Street pretty rowdy and enthusiastic

of the three, as the Titans defeated the Trojans relatively easily, 25-19. Both teams were coming off an appearance in the Virginia Volleyball Showcase, which took place on Aug. 30 and 31 at the Richmond Volleyball Club and featured 28 teams from every corner of the

state. Cosby placed sixth in the tournament, while Midlothian finished ninth. They were the only two Midlothian-area teams to place within the top 10. Midlothian’s top performers were Morgan Seal and Amelia Dalton. Seal logged five kills and five blocks, while Dalton finished with

eight kills. Cosby’s stars of the night were Paige Gauman, Sarah Schriner, and Tamara Kaiser. Gauman had 10 kills and two aces, Schriner had nine kills and three aces, and Kaiser had 31 assists. The Trojans had two games earlier this week Glen Allen High School and Clover Hill High School, both of

which were at home. They also play tonight on the road against James River High School. The Titans played in tournament at Patrick Henry-Roanoke over the weekend and returned to Central Virginia to take on Thomas Dale High School on Sept. 10 and Varina High School on Sept 11.

L.J. Jackson – who saw a decent amount of playing time in the first half – filled in for Allen over the last 24 minutes of play. He proceeded to rush for 85 yards and two touchdowns on a mere nine carries. Tre Taliaferro, who bears an unmistakable physical resemblance to former PHS runningback Brandon Crenshaw, was the final Indians running back to make a significant impact on the ground, running for 64 yards and a touchdown on six carries. All in all, the Indians stable of running backs – Allen, Jackson, DaQuan Berry, and Tre Taliaferro - racked up 354 yards and six touchdowns non-district games carry just as much weight as district games. The Titans will no longer have to worry about getting snubbed. The change makes the field more wide open than ever before - which bodes well for the Midlothian, too, who missed the playoffs in 2012 despite finishing the year with a 6-4 record.

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on 38 rushes. Allen was the thoroughbred in the Indians fearsome foursome, rushing for 185 and three touchdowns – all during the first 24 minutes of play. The unsung heroes in all of this success are, of course, the five offensive linemen, who consistently beat the Midlothian front line off the ball.

Trojans struggle through the air

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Dominion District Match at Stonehenge, Sept. 5 (Team, nine holes)

1. Lyberty Anderson (Manchester) 38 2. Jordan Harris (Manchester) 39 3. Billy Troiano (Monacan) 40 4. Taylor Cunningham (Manchester) 41 5. Van Dempster (Manchester) 42 Dominion District Match at Stonehenge, Sept. 5 (Individual, nine holes, par 36) 1. Manchester 160 2. Monacan 176 3. Thomas Dale 183 4. Huguenot 188

Dominion District Match at Birkdale, Sept. 3 (Team, nine holes)

1. Manchester 164 2. Midlothian 182 Dominion District Match at Birkdale, Sept. 3 (Individual, nine holes, Par 36)

1. Corey Lyons (Midlothian) 40 2. Lyberty Anderson (Manchester) 41 3. Mark Castro (Manchester) 41 4. Taylor Cunningham (Manchester) 41 5. Jordan Harris (Manchester) 41 6. Adam Hadank (Midlothian) 42

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