02/19/2014

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Powhatan, Virginia

The hometown paper of Tom Sadler

Vol. XXVII No. 8

Red Cross offers classes in Powhatan

BLACK

HAWKS Come to Powhatan County

By Ben Orcutt News Editor

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f you were in the vicinity of Fighting Creek Park on Feb. 8 and saw Black Hawk helicopters landing in the fields behind the park, there is no need to worry.

Powhatan County was not under attack from enemy forces. A training exercise was being conducted by the Virginia Army National Guard and

Powhatan County Volunteer Fire Department Company 1.

“Our mission was to validate our patient transfer process from [Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center’s] triage,” Chief Warrant Officer 4 Shane Leipertz of the Virginia Army National Guard, who is a Powhatan resident, said. “We contacted Powhatan to give the realism to the pick-up site that we really needed. So they did that with the fire and EMS

February 19, 2014

By Ben Orcutt News Editor

PHOTOS BY ANJIE HENLEY

A crew member from the Virginia Army National Guard’s rescue team is on the ready.

guys and it gave us a chance, one, to discuss our capabilities to the leadership of Powhatan EMS and then, second, our helicopters are a lot bigger than the medical helicopters that they’re used to dealing with, so it gave them a chance to see that first-hand.

“One of the aircraft went to the Department of Motor Vehicles’ main headquarters on Broad Street. The see Black Hawks page 6A

Two Black Hawk helicopters from the Virginia Army National Guard’s rescue unit participated in the Feb. 8 training exercise in Powhatan County.

When it comes to medical emergencies, it’s good to know at least basic First Aid in order to help stabilize the patient until more qualified help can arrive.

On Feb. 1, the American Red Cross began offering Adult CPR and AED classes in Powhatan County, as well as First Aid and a pediatric component as well.

Mary Leet-Jeffs, 44, is an administrative coordinator for the American Red Cross and a resident of Powhatan County. She is the instructor for the classes being held in Powhatan at Old Powhatan Baptist Church, which is located at 2202 Old Church Road.

Nine people signed up for the first class on Feb. 1, which she said was a good number for the initial offering. The cost for taking all three components is $110 per person and participants can choose to take only a portion of the classes at a reduced fee, she said.

“This is what most employers recommend in terms of OSHA — Occupational Safety and Health Administration — will require people to see Red Cross page 4A

Election is last one for Yates

By Ben Orcutt News Editor

The end of February will mark the end of an era in Powhatan County.

As of March 1, Elwood F. Yates Jr. will no longer be a member of the Powhatan County Electoral Board. Yates has been secretary of the threePHOTO BY VICKIE YATES member panel since being appointed on March 2, 1954.

Outgoing Powhatan County Electoral Board Secretary The Feb. 4 special election for Circuit Court Elwood F. Yates Jr. is flanked by Powhatan County General Clerk and District 4 and District 5 seats on the Registrar Karen B. Alexander, left, and Assistant Registrar School Board was his last election.

Jamie Swemba.

According to state law, the incumbent governor is allowed to have the majority of the members of the Electoral Board be representatives of his party and since newly-elected Gov. Terry McAuliffe is a Democrat, that means that two Democrats and one Republican will serve on the Powhatan County Electoral Board and that Yates, a Republican, will not be reappointed.

However, 84-year-old Yates has no regrets and leaves as the longest-serving member of an Electoral Board in the history of the Commonwealth. see Era page 3A

Inside

Sports

Index

A8 Honoring a Hero Nine-year-old boy who perished in fire trying to save family now part of the brotherhood

B1 Hello again Former PHS baseball teammates face off in one of college sports’ oldest rivalries.

Calendar Classified Crossword Horoscope Letters

A2 B10 A9 A9 A8

Obituaries Opinion Quotes TV Listings

A2 A8 A2 B6-7

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Powhatan Today, February 19, 2014

QU OT E S O F T H E W E E K

O B I T UA R I E S Lauraine Gentry GENTRY, Lauraine E., departed this life to be with the Lord February 8, 2014. She was born June 8, 1934 in Wythe County, to the late Richard L. and Mary Ann Stoots Edmonds. She was predeceased by her parents; and brothers, Everette, Pete and Chuck Edmonds. She is survived by her husband, Robert H. Gentry (Bobby); her daughters, Debra Jennings of Charlottesville, Nancy Boyles (Randy) of Amelia, and Jennifer Jennings of Powhatan; her brother, Clyde Edmonds (Nita) of Independence; grandchildren, April Pembelton (Brian) and Chip Boyles of Amelia; great-grandchildren, Landon and Mallory Pembelton; and many beloved nieces, nephews and friends. A funeral service was held on Feb. 12 at Puckett Funeral Home, with interment that followed at Trinity Memorial Gardens. Family received friends on Feb. 11 at Puckett Funeral Home in Farmville. www.puckettfh. com.

Edward M. Kane Edward M. Kane, 85 years young, of Powhatan, departed this life February 5, 2014. He is survived by his children, Edward M. Kane III (Consuelo), Ann Kane-Rheault (Robert), Jean Gannon (Thomas), and Mary Kane (John); grandchildren, Edward M. Kane IV (Angela), Sean E. Kane (Sung), Linda Garver (Seth), Kate Gannon, Benjamin Rheault, and Sarah Rheault. Edward retired from a long career in sales and lived with his children, Tom and Jean Gannon in Powhatan since 2000.

He served as a peer visitor for stroke survivors at Johnston-Willis Hospital for several years. Edward loved his family, laughter and playing the piano.

The family received friends on Feb. 10 at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 2480 Batterson Road, Powhatan, where a Funeral Mass was held on Feb. 11. Interment was at Powhatan Community Cemetery. Online condolences maybe made at bennettbardenfh.com.

USDA Specialty Crop Grants now available Contributed Report Gov. Terry McAuliffe recently announced that the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) is accepting applications for USDA Agricultural Marketing Service Specialty Crop Block Grant funding.

Agricultural associations, industry groups, community-based organizations and producer groups that seek to see USDA page 5A

“The main thing that we try to drill home with our classes is to give people the confidence to do something, because you’re just First Aid to try to help that person as best you can.�

Mary Leet-Jeffs, American Red Cross administrative coordinator and instructor of CPR, AED and First Aid classes in Powhatan County.

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“Every one of the soldiers that was on that mission is a volunteer and we know that the people that were out there from Powhatan County are volunteers and there is a sense of the volunteer spirit that seems to be waning and I really respect the guys and gals that are out there volunteering just like us.�

“The thing I have enjoyed the most, I think, is the integrity [with] which we conducted elections. Every election [has] been perfect.

So that’s something to be proud of.�

Powhatan County Electoral Board secretary Elwood F. Yates Jr. on his nearly 60 years as part of the panel.

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Shane Leipertz, a Black Hawk helicopter instructor/pilot and Powhatan County resident, on the Feb. 8 training exercise with EMS and Company 1 personnel in Powhatan County.

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CALENDAR each month at County Seat Restaurant.

Wednesday, Feb. 19

The Christian Motorcyclists Association Powhatan chapter Living Wheels meets at 6 p.m. on the third Saturday of each month at Company 1 Fire Station at the intersection of Old Buckingham Road and Mann Road. Attend to find out what the group is doing and where their next ride or event will be. For more information, call (804) 598-1834, (804) 357-6730 or (804) 5128835.

Family story hours are held at 10:30 a.m. at The Powhatan Ruritan Club meets at 6:30 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month the Powhatan Library on Monday and at Powhatan United Methodist Church. A Wednesday. Library hours are 9 a.m. to 8 dinner will be served followed by an prop.m. Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, 9 gram and a brief meeting. The group is a a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, and 10 a.m. to 3 community service organization dedip.m. on Saturday. Gaming days are held cated to the county. All are welcome. For from 3 to 6 p.m. on the first and third Frimore information, call Larry Cary at (804) days of each month. The library is closed 598-5194. on Sundays and county holidays. For more Powhatan AA meets at 8 p.m. every Saturinformation, call (804) 598-5670.

The Powhatan Rotary Club meets at 7:30 day at Manakin Episcopal Church on Hua.m. every Thursday at the County Seat The Women’s Club of Powhatan meets at guenot Trail.

Restaurant.

10 a.m. every third Wednesday at the Powhatan Armory. The Women’s Club handles Monday, Feb. 24 the Powhatan Clothes Closet, which is the Awaken to Hope Al-Anon meets at 7:30 p.m. every Thursday at St. John Neumann Library family story hours (see above). The main source of money for the group’s Catholic Church. library is closed on Sundays and county philanthropic efforts such as the Powhatholidays. For more information, call (804) an Rescue Squad and the Fire Depart Powhatan AA meets at 8 p.m. every 598-5670. ment, scholarships for the students at all Thursday at the Powhatan Village Buildof Powhatan schools and many others. ing.

Tuesday, Feb. 25 Most of the funds raised are put back into the county. For more information, call Sue Friday, Feb. 21 H.O.P.E. (Helping Others Prepare for EterKornegay at (804) 598-1014. nity), a ladies’ group, meets at 7 p.m. every The Powhatan Moose Lodge hosts smokethird Tuesday of the month in the Fellow Habitat for Humanity-Powhatan holds free Bingo at 7 p.m. on the third Friday of ship Hall at Cartersville Baptist Church. All board meetings at 5:30 p.m. on the third every month. Doors open at 6 p.m. For Wednesday of each month. Meetings are women are invited to join. H.O.P.E encourmore information, call (804) 598-2809. held at 1480 Anderson Highway in the ofages Christian development of ladies in fices of JORD Construction. the church and community through misSaturday, Feb. 22 sions, spiritual outreach, community inThursday, Feb. 20 volvement and Christian fellowship.

The HOPE Ministry Supper Table holds its Group members said they take their name monthly dinner between 3 and 5 p.m. on Powhatan Farmers Market’s Roundabout to heart and work hard to do God’s will on the third Saturday of every month. The Thursdays are held from 4 to 7 p.m. every many levels, supporting local, state, naSupper Table serves those in need and week at 3835 Old Buckingham Road in the tional and international missions on a the elderly of Powhatan County.

Dinners Village. Items for sale include fresh proregular basis. are served at the Powhatan County Fair duce, beef, seafood, baked goods, eggs, building, 4317 Anderson Hwy. For more pottery, jewelry, soaps, wool, cut flowers Bingo is held at 7 p.m. at the Powhatan information, or to ask for transportation and much more. For more information, Moose Lodge every Tuesday. For more into and from the Fair Building, contact Macheck out the website at thepowhatanformation, call (804) 598-2809. mie Scott at (804) 382-9154. Free food farmersmarket.com. and fellowship are provided. Attendees AA meets at 8 p.m. every Tuesday at St. The Powhatan Chamber of Commerce are welcome to bring a friend or neighLuke’s Episcopal Church on Huguenot holds a luncheon on the third Thursday of bor.

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Area students recognized for academic achievement Contributed Report A number of area students have been recognized by their colleges and universities for academic excellence in the fall semester.

Powhatan County students who have made their colleges’ Dean’s Lists for the fall semester include: n Tayler Anderson and Jacob Bradshaw, College of William & Mary.

n Emily Anne Howland, Holly Jennings King, Kasey Michelle Ogle and Rachael Elizabeth Walters, Radford University. n Whitney Pander, Ithaca College. n Marielle Rando, Randolph College. n Matthew Wayland Kanne, son of Randall Hall of Powhatan, and Adam Lee Netherland, Hampden-Sydney College. n Jessee Holmberg, Coastal Carolina University. n Anthony Abel, Caitlin Baker, Jo-

seph Dodd, Courtney Amanda Fields, Kasey Green, Dystany Muse, Heather Rucker, James Madison University.

Powhatan County students who were named to their colleges’ President’s Lists include: n Megan K. Full, University of Mary Washington, where a 4.0 grade point average is required for that honor. n Kenneth Adcock, Amanda McCormick, Bluefield College, where the honor requires a 3.9 to 4.0 grade point average.

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Era: In past, it wasn’t uncommon for board members to switch parties so as to remain on panel Continued from page 1A

“It’s very unusual,” he said. “I’ve been secretary the whole time.”

Even though there have been Republican and Democratic governors during his tenure, Yates has managed to keep getting reappointed to the panel every three years up till now.

“Well, that’s a story in itself,” he said. “I started out as a Democrat and, back in those times, you couldn’t find a Republican anywhere in the county. So I was a Democrat. My daddy — Elwood F. Yates Sr. — was chairman of the Democratic Party at the time. So I started out as a Democrat and I ended up marrying a Republican so I changed over.

“So that time it worked to my advantage and then several times I got ready to be reappointed and I shouldn’t have been, but one man moved out of the county and so I took his place. The fact is that’s happened about two times.”

During the old days, it wasn’t uncommon for members of the Electoral Board to switch parties so they could remain on the panel, Yates said.

“So there wasn’t as much emphasis on that then as it is now,” he said.

Yates graduated from Powhatan High School in 1946. In 1951, he married his first wife, graduated from Randolph-Macon College in Ashland, and joined the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. After being discharged from the Air Force, Yates went to work for his father’s automobile dealership in Powhatan, Yates Ford.

The local Electoral Board had an opening and there was a need for someone who would be reliable and be close at hand. Yates

was recommended for the post and he accepted.

“I enjoyed it,” he said.

“Back in those days it was a lot different than it is now. For instance, you get someone that is sick, I’ve been to a many a house and the person has voted right there. We could do that. Of course, we didn’t have as many votes and I did all the mailing out of the absentee ballots. I did all the count when they came back in, keeping notes on them and everything like that. As times have changed, we’ve got so many more people you know the Electoral Board really doesn’t have quite as much stuff to do.”

In addition to making sure that voters are properly registered and that elections are held in accordance with the law, the Electoral Board is the body that hires the General Registrar.

Inez Poe served in that position for 40 years. She was hired by Yates and the other two members of the Electoral Board.

“We gave her a chair, a typewriter and desk and a filing cabinet,” Yates said.

When she was hired, he said Poe only worked three days a week.

“Elwood Yates was one of my bosses for the entire 40 years that I was with the county,” Poe said. “He was always there when you needed him or would be there in five minutes. In all those years I don’t remember him missing but one election.

“Elwood always helped with redistricting, locating polling places and people to work the polls, [setting] up machines and programming them. Anything that needed to be done he was there to do it.

“Elwood has always been an asset to Powhatan County, helping in many, many ways. He deserves a

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Powhatan County General Registrar Karen B. Alexander succeeded Poe and she also has high praise for Yates.

“Elwood Yates is one of the finest men I have ever been blessed to work with,” Alexander said.

“His dedication and love for this county is unmatched. He is the epitome of Powhatan. He has been a phenomenal boss [and] a wealth of indispensable knowledge and support.

Words don’t exist to describe the magnitude of respect that I have for this amazing man.”

“The thing I have enjoyed the most, I think, is the integrity [with] which we conducted elections,” Yates said. “Every election [has] been perfect. So that’s something to be proud of.”

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Powhatan County Electoral Board Secretary Elwood F. Yates Jr. poses with Jeanie Renger, the panel chairman, during the Feb. 4 special election.

Election Day meant getting out of bed at 4:30 a.m. and staying up until all of the votes had been tallied, Yates said. During his tenure, he said he’s worked more than 100 elections.

It was his custom, Yates said, that once the votes had been counted, to take a copy of the results to his father.

Asked if his father ever teased him about whether his vote was counted prop-

erly, Yates replied, “No, he knew it was going to be right.”

Contact Ben Orcutt at borcutt@powhatantoday. com or at (804) 598-4305, ext. 19 or at (804) 3631577.

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Red Cross: People who complete the course will receive digital certificate good for two years Continued from page 1A

have that type of certificate,” she said of the basic training that’s offered.

“We’re going to try once a month to start with,” she said.

“Our next class is going to be March 1 and then we’re going to do it April 4 and just kind of see how it goes monthly as we get the word out. If our classes get full, then we might start doing them more often or doing more of a variety.”

Participants do not have to live in Powhatan and they can register for classes by calling 1800-Red Cross or 1-800-7332767, Leet-Jeffs said.

Those who wish to participate may register as late as the morning of the class and payment is made by credit card, she said.

While there is no minimum age required to take the class, a person must be able to physically depress a mannequin deep enough to learn CPR and must have the intellectual and emotional ability to grasp the concepts of the course, Leet-Jeffs said.

Participants are not tested, but

it is up to the instructor to gauge if a person has mastered the basic techniques of the course, she added.

“The main thing that we try to drill home with our classes is to give people the confidence to do something,” Leet-Jeffs said. “Because you’re just First Aid to try to help that person as best you can.”

AEDs — Automated External Defibrillators — have saved numerous lives, she said, by shocking a person’s heart to restore proper rhythm.

“Every minute that the defibrillation is delayed decreases a person’s chance of survival by 10 percent,” Leet-Jeffs said.

The Red Cross likes to limit the size of the classes to no more than 12 or 13 per instructor, she said. Those who successfully complete the class are awarded a “digital certificate,” which is good for two years and can be verified.

For more information, or to register, visit RedCross.org.

PHOTO BY BEN ORCUTT Contact Ben Orcutt at bor- Red Cross administrative coordinator and Powhatan County resident Mary Leet-Jeffs cutt@powhatantoday.com or at is excited about teaching CPR, AED and First Aid classes in Powhatan. She is shown (804) 598-4305, ext. 19 or (804) doing compressions on a mannequin.

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The program will be held June 22 to July 12 and July 20 to Aug. 9.

Teams of eight to 10 participants will be chosen from current high school students between the ages of 14 and 17.

Participants must be 14 by June 1. Applicants must demonstrate an interest in protecting Virginia’s environment.

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YCC crew members are provided room, board, t-shirts and equipment.

They receive a $500 stipend at the end of the three weeks.

YCC participants help with assorted park projects, including wildlife and fisheries habitat improvement, trail and campground construction and restoration, timber and shoreline improvement, and landscape beautification. The YCC is modeled after the federal service program AmeriCorps and the depression era Civilian Conservation Corps that built the original six Virginia State Parks.

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CHURCH DIRECTORY

The Episcopal Churches of Powhatan welcome you!

St. Luke’s Episcopal Church SUNDAYS 8 AM Holy Communion 9 AM Family Service of Holy Communion with children’s sermon followed by 10 AM Sunday School • 11 AM Holy Communion with Choir 5:30 PM, 4th Sundays September through May, Taize Service Wednesdays 7 PM Holy Communion and Healing Service

Route 711 at Three Bridge Rd. • 794-6953 Visit us at www.stlukespowhatan.org

EVERGREEN COMMUNITY CHURCH Proclaiming & Practicing the Gospel of Jesus Christ

Worship service at 9:30 AM Meeting at Flat Rock Elementary School www.EvergreenPowhatan.com

598-8844 Rev. Leonard Liu, Pastor

New Harvest Church

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(Next to Kountry Kids Daycare) 804-403-3100 Ken Filliben, Pastor Email: newharvestassembly@comcast.net

Emmanuel Episcopal Church Turn South At Post Office at Rt. 522 on Emmanuel Church Road 9:15 am – Worship "A Traditional Episcopal Church"

Visitors Welcome The Rev. Stephen P. Beatty, Vicar

Manakin Episcopal Church Sunday Services 8:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m. & 11:15 a.m.

985 Huguenot Trail (1 mile west of Rt. 288)

794-6401 www.manakin.org

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Providence Presbyterian Church

Powhatan Christian Fellowship Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 a.m.

Worship Service 11:00 am Sunday School 10:00 a.m.

Sunday School 10:00 am Wednesday Night 7:30 p.m.

598-4970 Located 1950 Ridge Road (Rt. 627) 2/10th of a mile north of Rt. 13

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Sundays: 804-403-3963 Morning Worship 10:00 AM Stephen Shelton, Bishop Wednesday: Sacrament Service – 9:00 am Family Life Night 7:00 PM Gospel Doctrine – 10:20 am 2480 Academy Road Priesthood/Relief Society – 11:10 am 598-7159 Pastor: Johnathan M. Whichard Located off Route 60 at Lower Hill Rd.

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William Todd (Pastor Todd) Gess 1801 Huguenot Trail Sunday School 9am Sunday Worship 9:45 AM Sunday Worship 10am Wednesday Bible Study 6:45pm Sunday School 11:00 AM Rev. Bryan M. Holt, Pastor 492-4366 378-3607 Located on Route 13 (Old Buckingham Road) www.EmmausChristianChurch.org

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other aircraft went to the VA McGuire Hospital.

Both of those flights from the time we left Powhatan to the time we were wheels down, doors open at both of those sites was 9 minutes and 15 seconds thereabouts.”

The exercise went well and the Powhatan EMS and Company 1 personnel were critical to the mission’s success, Leipertz said.

“They were awesome,” he said. “We called and asked them and they were there for us. I mean it was really great. ... I just can’t say enough. They really helped us.”

A state instructor for flying Black Hawk helicopters, Leipertz has high praise for the choppers that are manufactured in the United States and cost in the neighborhood of $15 to $20 million, he said.

“It is the premier utility transport helicopter that the Army uses,” he said. “They’re made by Sikorsky.”

According to the Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation website, www. sikorsky.com, the company was started in 1925 by immigrant Igor Sikorsky in Long Island, N.Y. Sikorsky estimates that its helicopters have helped save 2 million lives through rescue missions since 1944.

A 25-year Army veteran who has been deployed to Iraq twice and who travels across Virginia, Leipertz said no county “takes better care

Company 1 and rescue squad member Martha Chumney, left, rescue squad member Andrew Beagle and Company 1 Fire Chief Carroll Smith exchange patient information with a member of the Virginia Army National Guard during a Feb. 8 training exercise near Fighting Creek Park.

of their citizen soldiers than Powhatan County.”

Working with Powhatan County EMS and fire and rescue was a positive experience for him and his crew, Leipertz said.

“I really like working with the guys in the county because a training exercise like this builds the relationship that will allow us to really trust each other in a time of crisis,” he said. “So, by getting together with those firefighters, it may be me helping one of their families or friends and then I may be halfway around the world and those are the guys that are going to be there for my family, so it’s cool.”

One of the reasons that Powhatan was chosen as the site to hold the exercise was because of its location, Leipertz said.

“Powhatan offered us the unique ability because we’re stationed out of Chesterfield Airport now,” he said. “So, geographically, we didn’t have to expend a whole lot of resources for the training. It was just far

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The exercise was a way of bringing volunteers together for a common goal, Leipertz said.

“Every one of the soldiers that was on that mission is a volunteer and we know that the people that were out there from Powhatan County are volunteers and there is a sense of the volunteer spirit that seems to be waning and I really respect the guys and gals that are out there volunteering just like us,” he said. “We consider ourselves to be volunteers because we are a volunteer military.”

The exercise marked the first time that Powhatan County emergency personnel worked with a Black Hawk rescue unit from the Virginia Air National Guard, Company 1 Fire Chief Carroll Smith said.

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Two members from the Black Hawk team were given information about a mock patient and then returned to the helicopters to complete the mission, Smith said, adding that the primary purpose for members of Company 1 to be there was to be available if something went wrong.

“That’s our main reason to be there,” Smith said. “Everybody took it serious. Everybody was dressed out ready to go if something happened. We had the engine and tanker set up. So it was training for us too along with them. They had it all mapped out and it went like clockwork. A lot of good came out of it and I hope we get to do more training with them.”

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Incarcerated men reflect on life inside Deep Meadow This is the second in a series of articles about the Community Advisory Board at Deep Meadow Correctional Center/James River Work Unit. The first article was by Carson L.Tucker, chairman of the Advisory Board. In this installation, two inmates give their assessment of “life inside� and their perspectives on the work of the Advisory Board.

For those interested in participating in the work of the Board, call Tucker at (804) 698 2213.

MY NAME IS FREDERICK D. ALLEN and I’m a Community Advisory Board (CAB) member here at Deep Meadow Correctional Center (DMCC) and James River Work Center. I’ve been incarcerated for well over 20 years and I’m looking forward to my return to society. Over the years, I discovered that true rehabilitation comes only through honesty and self examination. Once the enemy within was destroyed, I was able to make a 180-degree turn in my life.

I feel blessed and honored to be involved with the CAB. I never knew such an organization existed until I reached DMCC. It is clear that the CAB has a major benefit for the community and all the people in it.

At times, incarcerated offenders look beyond the fence and wonder what lies beyond those tree lines. My involvement in the CAB has led me to see an amazing, beautiful, peaceful and supportive community.

The community members of the CAB are a bridge of hope for us all.

They continue to open my eyes and heart, showing me and the rest of the

returning citizens that indeed others care deeply about rehabilitation, our progress, our children and our families.

MY NAME IS MICHAEL MULLINS, an incarcerated member of the Community Advisory Board (CAB) here at Deep Meadow Correctional Center and James River Work Center. I have been incarcerated for almost 11 years. Prior to incarceration, I believed that they should “lock offenders up and throw away the key.� Being incarcerated has changed my point of view.

The CAB strives to educate the surrounding communities and the incarcerated population through various projects and events. I was surprised that this type of group existed and that there were people outside the system who cared enough to find out exactly what occurs inside a correctional facility.

Many offenders are concerned with issues such as employment, housing and family relationships as they return to society. They genuinely wish to change but at times need community support in order to become productive members of society.

I feel that the CAB’s true mission is to bring these issues to light to the communities that surround a correctional facility.

Because of this goal, the CAB can and will accomplish a great deal with existing programs and the creation of new ones. By working with the community, we can reduce the recidivism rate once and for all.

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LE T T ER S TO T H E E D I TO R General Assembly failed Va., America Dear Editor: Our founding fathers through Article V of the Constitution empowered the state legislators to be guardians of liberty for the people they represent and to stop the abuse and the future abuses of the federal government.

It is the solemn duty of the states to protect the liberty of our people, particularly for generations to come, by proposing amendments to the Constitution of the United States, so states Article V of the United States Constitution.

Article V gives restraints on abuses of power for our state legislators to use to stop the federal abuse.

Our guardians of liberty failed to show up on Thursday, Feb. 6. The passing of the Convention of States in the General Assembly did not happen this year. There is no honor in the State of Virginia during this year’s General Assembly. Other states will lead in passing the Convention of States and Virginia will only be a follower.

In our history our state always led the way and now the people we have in office are afraid to do so. The state’s history has many famous people who lived here and made a difference in our country’s history.

Virginia was a main player in forging the United States. This does not hold true in today’s present history.

The vote tally on the Convention of States was 29 for and 67 against, with 0 abstentions and three not voting at all.

The failure of the Convention of States not passing is on the 67 legislators who didn’t understand their responsibility to this state and to the people of Virginia.

They did not trust in the Constitution or the men who wrote the Constitution. The 67 failed the founding fathers and the entire country with not being brave enough to be the guardians they were elected to be. If you would like to know the names of the delegates, please email me at leekathy@comcast.net.

We the people will work hard until the abuse of the federal government is ended by a Convention of States.

Kathy Lee Convention of States Powhatan County

PHS boys grateful for food donations Dear Editor: To the Powhatan Wal-Mart, Rosa’s, South Creek Food Lion and the Tractor Supply, we would like to express our extreme gratitude for your generous donations of dinners and waters for the Powhatan High School boys’ varsity and JV basketball teams. Your considerate gesture provided the team with some delicious “home-cooked” meals. The teams and the parents of the team members are indeed grateful for your willingness to contribute to and support our youth. It is businesses like yours that make Powhatan such a great community and place to live. Again, thank you for all you do for our kids.

Lynn Stephens Powhatan On behalf of the Powhatan High School Boys Varsity and Junior Varsity Basketball Teams and Parents

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Powhatan Volunteer Fire Department Company 1 Chief Carroll Smith holds a framed certificate that was sent to the family of 9-year-old Tyler Doohan who rescued six occupants on Jan. 20 when a mobile home caught fire in Penfield, N.Y. The boy but perished along with two relatives when he ran back into the structure to try save them.

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asking him to present a framed certificate from Company 1 to Tyler’s family in his honor.

The heroic acts of a 9-year-old The Company 1 letter states Penfield, N.Y., boy so touched the that, “We have included a certifihearts of Powhatan Volunteer Fire cate of heroism that we would like Department Company 1 members to posthumously award to the that they made him an honorary family of Tyler Doohan,” Smith member and sent a framed certifi- read. “Our department was deeply cate to the boy’s family to honor touched by his actions, as well as his heroism. those in the Penfield Fire ComAccording to the Associated pany performed in his honor. We Press, 9-year-old Tyler Doohan would be extremely grateful if you rescued six people from a mobile would present this certificate to his home fire on Jan. 20 and when he family on behalf of Powhatan went back inside to attempt to save Volunteer Fire Department Comhis 54-year-old grandfather, pany 1.”

Stephen Smith, and his step greatThe framed certificate notes grandfather, 63-year-old Lewis Tyler’s “extraordinary act of Beach, all three perished. heroism” and making the “ultiTyler was made an honorary mate” sacrifice, Smith said. member of the Penfield Fire The certificate also refers to Company and given a firefighter’s Bible verse John 15:13, Smith funeral, according to the AP. said, which states, “Greater love “Everybody was real touched hath no man than this, that a man about his actions and everybody’s lay down his life for his friends.” heart went out to his family,” Smith, 66, has been involved in Powhatan Company 1 Fire Chief fire service as a professional Carroll Smith said. “We just firefighter and volunteer firefighter wanted to do something to let his for more than 47 years. family know what a brave young While he’s familiar with acts of man he was and maybe that gives heroism during his long career, them some comfort. It’s a hard Smith said it is rare that someone thing to lose a child.”

Following approval by Company 1 board members, Tyler was made an honorary member and on Feb. 11 Company 1 sent a letter to Penfield Fire Chief Chris Ebmeyer News Editor

The framed certificate notes Tyler’s “extraordinary act of heroism” and making the “ultimate” sacrifice, Smith said.

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of Tyler’s age would demonstrate the kind of bravery that youngster did.

“That’s what touched us all to think about a 9-year-old [as to] what went through his mind to go back in that house and he dies in there,” Smith said.

Having grandchildren that are around Tyler’s age and thinking of the heartache of losing someone so young makes him pause to reflect, Smith said.

“Well, you think about the times you’ve been in fires and you’ve gotten out safe and you think about your family or your grandchildren or any of your friends’ children,” he said. “You think about [if] one of them sacrificed their life to save somebody else’s. Maybe he was too young to even figure that out but it still took a lot of fortitude for him to run back in there like that and especially apparently the way the place was burning. That took a lot of guts to me. You’re hoping, especially out here being a volunteer, that we’ve got people just like him that would be willing to do the same sacrifice if they had to.”

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Applications available for Quaiff scholarships Contributed Report For the 13th consecutive year, Chesterfield Federal Credit Union (CFCU) will offer the Charles R. Quaiff Sr. Memorial Youth Scholarship to three local high school students. Each scholarship is worth $1000.

The Charles R. Quaiff Sr. Memorial Youth Scholarships are awarded based on academic

achievement, school and community service, and a written essay on the differences between credit unions and other financial institutions.

Eligibility to apply for the scholarship extends to any graduating senior who is a member or who has a parent who is a member of CFCU. In the 13 years that the scholarship has been given, CFCU has awarded more than $38,000.

Applications for the Charles R. Quaiff Sr. Memorial Youth Scholarship are available at any CFCU branch location or online at www.chesterfieldfcu. net.

The Charles R. Quaiff Sr. Youth Memorial Scholarship is named in honor of Charles R. Quaiff Sr., one of the first 10 members of CFCU. He served as president of the credit union from 1963 to 1983 and served

on the Credit Union’s Board of Directors for 27 years.

Quaiff also was chairman of the Chesterfield County-Colonial Heights Board of Social Services and retired as superintendent of Billing and Accounting for the Chesterfield County Department of Utilities.

Quaiff also is considered the model for “passing on” the importance of credit unions to families and communities, es-

pecially our younger generations. He passed on his love of credit unions to his son, Charles Quaiff Jr., who now volunteers on CFCU’s Loan Audit/Delinquency Committee.

In addition to the Charles R. Quaiff, Sr. Memorial Youth Scholarship, For more information, call Chris Miller at (804) 6398023, ext. 108 or email cmiller@chesterfieldfcu.net.

Local plant society to host presentation on native plants Contributed Report Emily Gianfortoni will present “Challenges of Replacing Exotic Plants with Natives in a Suburban Yard” at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 6, in the Education and Library Complex of the Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden at 1800 Lakeside Ave. in Richmond.

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ter of the Virginia Native Plant Society is free and open to the public.

The room is available at 6:30 p.m. and guests are invited to come early and socialize.

A short business meeting will follow the presentation.

Gianfortoni received her Associate Degree in Horticulture from J. Sargeant Reynolds College in 1999, and became

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She also volunteers as a Habitat Facilitator for the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries.

Her special interest is habitat improvement for

native pollinators, birds, amphibians and other wildlife. Her yard is certified as a wildlife habitat by the National Wildlife Federation and the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries.

The Pocahontas Chapter is one of 13 Virginia Native Plant Society chapters, and serves the counties of Charles City, Chesterfield, Goochland,

Hanover, Henrico, King William, New Kent and Powhatan; the cities of Hopewell, Petersburg and Richmond; the town of Ashland; and the village of Chester.

In addition to the monthly meetings, the chapter conducts field trips, holds a May picnic and wildflower walk, hosts the annual Virginia Native Plant Society Winter Workshop, and

sends a monthly newsletter.

While some members join enthusiastically in activities, others help out occasionally or support the society solely with their memberships and their interest.

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For more information, visit the chapter and state websites: http://pocahontaschapter-vnps.org/ and http://vnps.org/.

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In the fourth year, RTR graduates are invited to advance their instructional practice by earning National Board Certification — which currently only 2 percent of teachers nationally achieve. In exchange for committing to four years in RPS, residents receive a generous living stipend, special program tuition rate, health insurance and other benefits to support the residency year.

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LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, your patience is wearing thin, but you need to keep your cool or you could end up in a sticky situation at work. Ride things out until the weekend arrives.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, you have been doing a lot of waiting around, but now your patience is bound to pay off. You just need to wait a little while longer to bear the fruits of your labors.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Feeling restless, Taurus? Spend some time with a hobby that you enjoy, whether that is cooking in the kitchen or building something out in the garage.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, when you want to get something done, it is probably best if you do it yourself this week. This way you can bring your own unique approach to the task at hand.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 It isn’t in your makeup to be meek, Scorpio. If something needs to be discussed, speak up and let others know your perspective on the situation.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, a big adventure is on the horizon. The trouble is, you do not know what to expect and what to bring along for the ride. Things will come into focus soon.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Others may have trouble reading you this week, Gemini. That’s because you are putting forth a few different faces. It is better for all involved if you remain consistent.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Cash seems to be flowing out of your pockets this week, Virgo. You may want to sit down and make some adjustments to your spending habits so you can get your finances in order.

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USDA: Governor announces grants for Specialty Crop Continued from page 5A

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Processed foods are eligible as long as they enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops.

Specialty crop competitive grant proposals must be specific and explain how an association, industry group or organization will use the funds to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops. Some examples include research, promotion and marketing plans, as well as food safety projects.

In awarding the USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant funds, VDACS will give priority to projects with the sole purpose of enhancing the competitiveness of specialty crops as they pertain to the following issues:

Increasing child and adult nutrition knowledge and consumption of specialty crops;

Improving efficiency and reducing costs of distribution systems; Assisting all entities in the specialty crop distribution chain in developing Good Agricul-

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Increasing the competitiveness of specialty crop farmers.

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Badin qualifies for states Blessed Sacrament swimmer at Manassas for VISAA meet Mike Schoeffel Sports Writer

There’s a chance that he may even vie for the closer position later in the season, he said.

Scherzer and the Hokies will be tested early in the season. They head to Baton Rouge, La., this weekend for a tournament at Louisiana State University.

They’re set to square off against LSU, consistently one of the top baseball programs in the country, on Friday, Feb. 21.

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Blessed Sacrament junior Owen Badin, 16, has done a lot of growing the past two years.

“There’s a major contrast in where I was as a freshman to where I am now,” Badin said.

“I’ve improved in a lot of ways over the past few years.”

Badin’s eye toward progress is paying dividends.

He recently qualified for the VISAA state swim meet in Manassas during the weekend of Feb. 14-15.

The snow threatened to put the Big Freeze on the proceedings. But, as of Feb. 14, the meet was set to unfold after some minor schedule rearrangements.

Badin qualified for the 200IM and 500 freestyle. It was his first appearance at the state level.

“I’m more of a distance swimmer,” he said. “So 500 free is one of my best events.”

His appearance at the state meet is seven years in the making.

He first took to the pool at the age of 9, strictly for summertime competitions. After finding out how much enjoyment he got out of it (and how much potential he possessed), Badin decided to start competing year-round.

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Powhatan High School alum Luke Scherzer, left, will be one of Virginia Tech’s top right-handed relievers in 2014. At right, PHS alum Tyler Allen will learn from two All-American outfielders at the University of Virginia.

PHS grads put their cleats to play in ACC baseball programs Former Indians Scherzer and Allen suiting up for ACC baseball programs

ginia Tech, while Tyler Allen will suit up for Virginia.

Scherzer, who was in Charleston, S.C., this past weekend for a season-opening tournament, is set to be the first righthanded reliever out of the bullpen for Mike Schoeffel head coach Patrick Mason.

Sports Writer The Hokies pen is stacked with southpaws, Scherzer said, so the fact that he is This season, two Powhatan High a righty with three solid pitches – includSchool graduates are entering their fresh- ing a devastating slider, which he develman seasons at ACC baseball programs. oped at the age of 16 – will make him a Luke Scherzer will be playing for Vir- valued commodity.

Walters looking to continue success at Radford PHS alum looks to build on stellar freshman season Mike Schoeffel Sports Writer

For a while, Rachael Walters wasn’t sure she wanted to play softball on the college level.

“I was kind of confused,” she said. “I really didn’t know what I wanted to do.”

After much deliberation, she eventually committed to Radford University as a junionr in

high school and received a partial softball scholarship. She said she chose the school because of the outstanding rapport she felt with the head coach and the school.

It didn’t take long for Walters to realize that staying on the diamond was the right decision. In her first season as a Highlander, she earned allfreshman and All-Big South honors. She started 25 games, threw 174 innings, struck out 116 batters and won 14 games.

All were team-highs.

“Being a first team pick was definitely one of my goals com-

ing into the season,” Walters said. “I went into the season prepared. I had to work very hard to get those honors, so by the end of the season, no, it wasn’t really a shock.”

Perhaps Walters virtuosic freshman campaign shouldn’t have been a surprise at all, considering the lofty numbers she put up while playing under head coach Marie Crump at Powhatan. During her senior year, she posted a 19-2 record, a 0.49 ERA while striking out 196 batters. The southpaw was

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Six Indians qualify for 4A South Regionals

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Jared West, left, and Connor Fletcher recently set personal best times. West’s came in the 1000, while Fletcher’s came in the 1000 and 1600. Inset, Austin

Conway, right, recently qualified for the 4A South Regional meet in the 1600 and 3200.

PHS Indoor Track making noise Mike Schoeffel Sports Writer

They did great. Along with more than 10 athletes had personal records in their events, six individuals advanced to the 4A South Regional Meet next Wednesday and Thursday. They are: Freshman Lamont Hen-

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Freshman Reed Kietzman, long jump.

Junior Austin Conway, 1600 and 3200.

Senior Sidney Noble, 3200.

Junior Taylor Holt, 1600 and 1000.

The boys 4x800 team consisting of Noble, Conway and Mason Sylvia.

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In addition to the regional meet, Conway also qualified for the 4A state meet, which will be held at the end of February at Liberty University. He qualified for the state meet in the 1000 thanks to a strong showing on Feb. 7 at the Louisa Polar Bear Meet.

Taylor Holt also has qualified for the State Meet in the 3200 with her time at the St. Christopher’s meet.

Also of note are two personal record times.

Sophomore Jared West ran a 3:29.94 in the 1000. Freshman Connor Fletcher ran a 5:27.87 in the 1600 and a 3:15.33 in the 1000.

Powhatan wrestling places third in conference tourney Indians send 12 wrestlers to regionals Mike Schoeffel Sports Writer

On Friday, Feb. 7, the Powhatan High School wrestling team competed in the Conference 19 tournament at Tabb High School in York.

The Indians placed

third as a team and qualified 12 out of 14 wrestlers to the 4A South Regional meet.

The regional qualifiers were as follows: Elijah Jordan (106 pound).

Evan Reams (113 pound).

Brendan King (120 pound).

Brian Smithgall (132 pounds).

A.J. Frazier (145 pounds).

Justin Moore (152 pounds).

Matt Meyer (160 pounds).

Jake Tomlinson (182 pounds).

John Reid (195 pounds).

Hunter Smith (220 pounds).

Stephon Lemmons (heavyweight).

The regional meet was held on Feb. 14-15 at Woodrow Wilson High School in Portsmouth.

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Powhatan Little League registration underway Contributed Report Registration for the first Little League season in the history Powhatan County is currently underway.

Here is the updated version of what you need to know before signing up your child.

Online registration: www.pyaabaseball.com Registration fees: Ages 4-8, $105; ages 9-18, $115.

Registration deadline: March 8.

After March 8th, a $25 late fee will be applied until Opening Day, April 5.

(A late fee for 13-18 will be assessed after the 15th

due to Powhatan Junior High School abnd Powhatan High School tryouts).

League information meeting for coaches and volunteers: 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 22, at Powhatan Village Building Auditorium at 3910 Old Buckingham Road.

1st Annual Powhatan Little League Appreciation Day, 11 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 23, at Dick’s Sporting Goods at Chesterfield Towne Center location.

Teams will be able to receive 20 percent off their entire purchase all day.

Sunday store hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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Evaluations for ages 7-12: Saturday, March 1 (rain date March 8).

Details to be on website www.pyaabaseball.com – Tee-Ball (4 to 6 years) will not be evaluated.

Evaluations for ages 13-18: Saturday, March 8, (rain date March 15).

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Uniforms: Will be issued the week before the first game (hats, jersey, belt, socks and pants included).

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Baseball: PHS grads Allen and Scherzer will compete in one of the country’s oldest rivalries Continued from page 1B

Box Stadium. With this being their home opener, an exceptionally large crowd is expected. Ten thousand rabid, purpleand-yellow clad fanatics would not be an overzealous estimate.

“It’s going to be a crazy atmosphere,” Scherzer said. “I’m really hoping to get a chance to throw.

To be able to play in front of that many people in my first season would be unreal.”

Beyond the LSU game, Scherzer also is anxiously awaiting a three-game set in late March against Allen’s Cavaliers. The two ballplayers were close friends while playing under head coach Gregg Conner and talk whenever they have the chance.

In fact, Scherzer texted Allen last Friday to see how the top-ranked Cavaliers fared in their seasonopening game against Kentucky. They lost, 8-3, but Allen said it couldn’t have been a better day for baseball.

“Fifty-five and sunny,” he laughed. “It was a perfect day except for the

outcome.”

Allen joins a Cavaliers team that is ranked first in the nation. They return all but two of their starters from a 2013 squad that went 50-12-1 and reached the NCAA Super Regionals. Among the returning starters are All-American outfielders Derek Fisher and Brandon Downes, two veterans that Allen — a centerfielder by trade — has shadowed since his first days with the program.

“They’ve taken me in with open arms and showed me what it takes to compete at the college level,” said Allen. “They showed me how to look at the game from a different perspective, how to adjust to the faster pace of play. It’s been a great learning experience.”

While Allen’s role models are fellow players, Scherzer’s sage is Hokies’ pitching coach Robert Woodard, the alltime wins leader at North Carolina.

Thanks in no small part to Woodard’s guidance, Scherzer said he’s progressed from a “thrower to a pitcher,” which, in the baseball realm, is a

sign of maturation.

“He’s helped me a lot with throwing strikes and hitting spots,” he said.

“He preaches that fastball velocity isn’t everything, necessarily the most important thing. Being able to locate a good off-speed pitch is just as vital. I’ve improved by leaps and bounds” ‘Academics are a very big deal.’

While athletics are important for Scherzer and Allen, both are on full scholarship, it doesn’t take precedent over academic development. Being freshmen athletes, both players are required to attend study sessions and are subjected to regular check-ups from their coaches.

Scherzer attends an 8 a.m. study hall at Lane Stadium each weekday.

The team even held study hall at the hotel in Charleston during last weekend’s season-opening tournament.

Allen is required to complete six academic tasks per week, a requirement that has gotten trickier now that travel-

ing for games has become part of the equation.

“This week, we had to leave on Wednesday [for a tournament in Wilmington], so I had to knock out all of my tasks on Monday,” Allen said.

“There are no loopholes.

Academics are a very big deal here.”

“You can’t get away with not working as hard as you should be,” Scherzer agreed. “You have to stay focused all of the time. It’s much harder than high school, but I’ve adjusted pretty well.”

Allen said he believes that his newfound independence has helped him develop a crucial sense of self-reliance.

“I’ve matured a lot since I started college,” said Allen. “Because if you flunk, that’s it. In high school, some teachers had your back. Here, you’re on your own. Either you do it or you don’t. You don’t have mom or dad telling you to go study.”

For both players, each day during the season is dedicated almost exclusively to academics and athletics. A typical day for Scherzer, who plans

to major in horticulture or communications, begins at 8 a.m. with study hall. Then it’s class until 2 p.m., followed by practice until 5 or 6 p.m. After practice, it’s time to study some more.

“You don’t get a break until around 7o’clock,” he said. “It’s a grind, but I love it.”

One hundred fifty miles northeast in Charlottesville, Allen rolls out of bed around the time Scherzer is walking into Lane Stadium for study hall. He usually grabs a quick bite to eat, then goes to class from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Then it’s practice for four hours, followed by “one or two hours” of studying. Then back to bed.

“Every day is pretty much planned out,” he said. “That’s a good thing, though. It keeps me in line.”

Part of one of the oldest rivalries in the country When Allen and Scherzer take the field against each other in Charlottesville during the weekend of March 28-30, they will be entering into

one of the most historic rivalries in the country.

While the annual gridiron battle between the Hoos and the Hokies typically garners more attention, the rivalry on the diamond dates back nearly as far.

The two schools met on the football field for the first time in 1895.

Five years later, the inaugural baseball game took place, a game the Cavaliers won in Charlottesville, 12-0.

Virginia has owned the series since the turn of the century, winning 26 of 38 meetings. But the Hokies have been on a roll as of late, winning all three meetings in 2013 by a combined score of 26-10.

Scherzer said he eagerly awaits the day he gets to “knock heads” with an old friend in such a historical context.

“It’s going to be great to be a part of,” he said.

“It’s going to be weird going against Tyler, but I’m excited about it.”

“I’m already looking forward to that good ol’ rivalry,” Allen agreed. “It’s going to be fun. It’ll be a like a big family reunion.”

Badin: ‘The amount of work you put in is the amount of success you’re going to get out.’

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He joined Poseidon, one of the top swimming programs in Virginia, and has been competing with that group ever since.

He also is a member of the swimming team at Blessed Sacrament, which, according to Badin, is a “very small team” consisting of about 10 members.

Since November 2013, he’s partaken in several notable meets with Poseidon.

Perhaps his most successful showing came on Dec. 5 at the Turkey Claus Showdown in Maryland. He competed in eight events, placing second out of all Poseidon’s swimmers in the 15/16 age group in the 200 backstroke and the 400 IM. His lowest overall finish came in the former event, finishing 49th

out of z210 swimmers.

Badin cites his passion for the sport as the main reason he’s been able to take notable strides in the pool over the past three years. He offered a Beatles-esque sentiment when describing the philosophy behind his success.

“Swimming is a sport where you get what you give,” Badin said. “The amount of work you put in is the amount of success you’re going to have.

And I’ve definitely worked very hard to get where I am today.”

Ted Sallade, Badin’s coach at Poseidon and four-time Virginia Swimming Coach of the Year, said Badin’s work ethic and coachability were reasons for the 16-yearold’s ascension to the state level.

“Owen accepts coaching and instruction as

well as anybody I’ve ever come across,” said Sallade. “He’s a terrific teammate and works extremely hard at what he does. He’s a Class A individual.”

Sallade said Badin is a late bloomer who is now “finding his stride” in the pool. There is physical evidence of Badin’s marked improvement and it comes in the form of a chart on swimmingranks. com.

The chart, which lists Badin’s times in the 50M Free, dates back to December 2010, when Badin’s time was hovering somewhere just under 31 seconds. In December 2013, that time had been cut to around 25 seconds.

That notable improvement makes Sallade anxious for what Badin’s future may hold.

“He matured a little late, in terms of his swim-

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named the Region A Pitcher of the Year for her accomplishments.

She also was first team state.

She was already a high school legend by the time she got to Radford. Still, she said there are major differences between high school competition and big-time college ball.

“The work ethic you need is much more intensive,” she said. “It’s a big commitment. You have to be composed and focused.

Every girl you face was basically a number four hitter for their high school team. Everyone you play is going to be the best.”

Walters can recall several games from her freshman campaign that she considers the most memorable.

She threw a game against Charleston Southern that was televised on ESPN3. Walters didn’t disappoint on the national stage: She went five innings, allowing only one hit and striking out two

batters. The Highlanders won 7-1.

Some of her other memorable games include matchups against in-state rival Virginia Tech and conference foe Coastal Carolina. She threw an outstanding game against the Chanticleers in Radford’s final game of the season, allowing only two runs against one of the top teams in the Big South before falling 3-2.

Perhaps her finest performance of the season came on April 26 against Gardner Webb.

Walters went six innings, struck out eight batters, and allowed only one run. Despite throwing a near-perfect game, the Highlanders dropped the game1-0.

Walters also fondly reminisces about taking on SEC powerhouse Georgia in a double-header in early March.

“We got crushed,” she laughed. “But it was such a great experience.

They’re a really amazing

team.”

Walters and her teammates will have a chance to exact some revenge against the SEC later this season, when they travel to Kissimmee, Fla., for the Citrus Classic. Of the five games they are scheduled to play in the tournament, three are against SEC schools: Auburn, No. 18 Missouri and topranked Florida.

It’s likely that Walters will appear, in some degree, in all three games.

She’ll also have a chance to go up against Virginia Tech and Coastal Carolina at various times during the year.

As it stands now, the recent snow storm has delayed the start of the Highlanders season, as it has for many softball programs on the East Coast.

They will officially kick off the 2014 campaign on Feb. 21 at the Frost Classic in Chattanooga, Tenn.

“I’m looking forward to getting started,” she said. “It’s what I live for.”

ming,” Sallade said.

“He’s kind of been playing catch-up over the past few years. But this season he has really started to pick it up. We’re looking forward to good things from him in the future.”

The future: That’s something that hasn’t fully materialized in Badin’s

mind. He has aspirations of continuing his swimming career at the next level, but has yet to parse out the specifics.

Although no colleges have come calling yet, Sallade said he believes Badin has what it takes if and when he makes the jump.

“I wish I would have had the opportunity to coach him for longer,” Sallade said. “I think his best swimming is ahead of him. Some kids are faster when they’re younger and sort of peter out. Not so with him. He has a bright future ahead of him.”