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Running grows on new marathoner BY SARA PAGE spage@midlothianexchange.com
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ohn Porter never thought of himself as a runner. In fact, the former swimmer didn’t even really enjoy running growing up. But when he crossed the finish line of the 2009 SunTrust Richmond Marathon, he joined a growing league of distance runners in the area. Porter began running PHOTO BY ELIZABETH FARINA about five years ago when Palermo Trattoria Pizzeria owner Marianna LoDuca's fulfilled her childhood dream of he decided to train on his business ownership in 2009 when she opened the restaurant at Westchester Commons. own for the 2005 Monument Avenue 10K. Having fallen out of shape, Porter said he simply needed something to do to get back into exercising and a challenge to work toward. BY AMANDA GALLOWAY Urs Merki, and soon gave birth to their “A lot of people have special correspondent daughter Gabriella, and son, Joseph. With heard me say this, but it’s orn in Sicily, Marianna LoDuca family as her primary concern, the restaurant true. The day that I decided came to the United States with her business would once again have to wait. I was going to start running, parents and two sisters when she “Now the kids are 17 and 20. It was a was only 13 years old. The LoDuca perfect time to teach them about the [restau- I went out and I ran for 37 seconds,” Porter said. “I [was] family lived in New York for 10 years, before rant] business. The kids can work together disappointed. I couldn’t deciding to move to Richmond in 1979. when I retire. It is nice to think I built a believe I ever got [my fitness] Bringing with them traditions of family, legacy,” LoDuca said, laughing. good food, and a strong work ethic, MariLoDuca’s dream came true when Palermo to the point where it was, anna LoDuca had to wait for the timing to be Trattoria Pizzeria opened Oct. 6, 2009 as one that I let myself get out of right before fulfilling her lifelong dream of of the first restaurants in the new Westchester being fit.” After his first 10K, Porter owning a restaurant. Commons Shopping Center at Midlothian continued to run, training “It was my dream since I was a little girl to Turnpike and Route 288. for and running in local 5K, own restaurants,” LoDuca said. “I just had to “With the economy, we could not have 8K and 10K races. wait for the perfect time to start.” The thought of training In 1989, LoDuca married her husband, TITLE page 2 for a marathon never really entered his mind until he watched his brother-in-law, Brian Maslyk, run in the Shamrock Marathon in Virginia Beach in the spring of 2009. Porter credits Maslyk with putting up the chalBY AMANDA GALLOWAY lenge for him and his other special correspondent brother-in-law, Chris Maslyk, lby Omohundro’s to train for the Richmond days at Robious marathon that fall. Elementary School Porter and Chris Maslyk may be numbered, took the challenge and signed but the rising fifth grader
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may have surpassed more personal goals in 10 years than many people do in a lifetime. Omohundro’s love for track began when he was only seven years old, when he joined a morning running club with his elementary school. Realizing he excelled beyond many of his track peers, Omohundro began to run competitively, and has not looked back since. “It was a big deal when I started competing,” Omohundro said. “I have not stopped because I love it.” This past spring Omohundro won his age group for both of his major competitions, the Monument Avenue 10K and the Robious Whistlestart Race. Then only nine years old, he placed sixth overall in the latter of the two races, competing against adults of all ages. With the summer track season in full swing, Omohundro has continued to build upon his tradition of success. In June, he won the long jump and the high jump and placed second in the 400 meters at the USA Track & Field Atlantic Coast Invitational in Newport News, Va. His success there qualified him to compete in the USA Track & Field Region III Championships, where he placed third in the multi-event competition: the shot put, high jump, and 400 meters, and fourth in the long jump and sixth in the high jump. Only a week after the Newport News Invitational, Omohundro won the high jump and placed third in the long jump a the AAU Area 3 Junior Olympic National Qualifier in Hampton. The
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John Porter runs in the 2009 SunTrust Richmond Marathon. He will run in the 2010 version this fall and is also getting ready for the Chicago Marathon in October with the help of the Sports Backers marathon training team and his brothers-in-law, Chris and Brian Maslyk.
up for the Sports Backers’ marathon training team that summer. What he found was a support structure that got him through five grueling months of increased distance running and past the finish line of his first marathon. “I truly believe that I would not have been able to do this without the training team and the program that they have. The structure, the support, the coaching, I needed that. I think that was one of the things about swimming, somebody tells you what to do and you do it. It’s hard to get out there and motivate yourself,” Porter said.
Porter trained with the Intermediate or Green team, which met for group runs every Sunday morning, and trained under the watchful eye of Coach Sean Cusack. As the training got tougher and tougher, Porter said his biggest struggle became keeping his own expectations in check. “My goal was to finish and [then] you start to talk with others, and you’ve got to be real careful about not letting other folks’ goals become your goals … You have to decide what is going to be your own term of success,” Porter PORTER P5
SPARC sets the stage for bright futures students in Richmond City, Amelia, Chesterfield, and Henrico counties. Each year, SPARC’s top students put on The non-profit School of Performing Arts in the Richmond Community (SPARC) a full-length musical during the summer months that is considered the organizaopened its doors 29 years ago to students in an effort to promote interest in the perform- tion’s principal performance. This year, 19 thespians, aged 14 to 18, presented Stephen ing arts. Sondheim’s Into the Woods, one of the major Now SPARC trains each year 1,500 works of the Broadway great. The multiple students, ages 5 to 18, in music, drama, and Tony award-winning production features dance, while boasting a number of impressive alumni, who includes singer/songwriter classic tales of the Brothers Grimm intertwined into one story. Broadway legends Jason Mraz. Bernadette Peters and Joanna Gleason helped “We like to present the whole package to popularize the musical, playing principal [of performing arts],” Kathy Messick of SPARC said. “All of our faculty members are roles throughout the 1980s. “It is truly the culmination of a semester professionals, and now we even have our own of work,” Messick said. theater on Hamilton Street.” In addition to SPARC’s summer programs, SPARC runs year round, hosting fall and the organization offers a variety of opporspring semester classes, as well as specialized summer classes, all of which are accessible to SPARC P3 BY AMANDA GALLOWAY special correspondent
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Robious Elementary School student Elby Omohundro takes home four gold medals at Coventry Commonwealth Games held in Roanoke, Va.
wins qualified him for the AAU National Junior Olympic Games. Never slowing down, over the past week Omohundro competed in the Coventry Commonwealth Games in Roanoke, Va. The competition brought together the best athletes from throughout Virginia. He won every competition he competed in, winning gold in shot put, high jump, long jump and 400 meters. His performance qualified him to compete next summer in National State Games in San Diego, Calif. His wins week after week are preparing the young runner for the AAU National Junior Olympic Games in Norfolk, which takes place the first week of August. Omohundro says that his father, Buddy, is a constant inspiration to him. Buddy Omohundro, a standout runner at Clover Hill High School in the 1980s, later
went on to play football as a defensive back for the University of Virginia. While in Charlottesville, Buddy twice received All-ACC Academic honors. Like his father, Elby does not let his love for athletics interrupt his desire to learn, boasting straight As at Robious Elementary. “He impresses me by showing maturity at such a young age, with track and school. It is fun as a dad to be able to coach someone who is so dedicated and smart. He has straight As, which makes me the most proud,” the older Omohundro said. Elby’s love for learning is consistent with his love for track, especially as he recognizes the role his teachers have on his success. “I find inspiration, not just for track, but for everything, from my teachers, my dad, my principal – from everyone,” Elby said.
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This is a photo of the Gozzi family's LemonAid stand held at the Watermill Community pool on Saturday, July 17. "While we have done a bunch of fun things this summer, nothing has been more rewarding than helping our children put on this stand to help children in our community who are fighting cancer. We were not only happy to raise $281 for Children's Miracle Network, but happy to make this family summer memory as well." - Debra Gozzi Submit your favorite original photo of you and your family's summer fun to editor@midlothianexchange.com before Aug. 27. Questions? Call us at (804) 379-6451.
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Boy Scouts of America's National Jamboree focuses on badges, skills and hydration Midlothian area Scouts Alec Nelson of Troop 1829 and volunteers are collectively weathering the heat and humidity A quick glance around Fort A.P. as they celebrate the 100th anniverHill suggests the addition of a fifth sary of Scouting in America. point in the Boy Scout Oath for To avoid problems that occurred the week: I will do my best to keep during the 2005 Jamboree, when myself and others hydrated. thousands had to be treated for With temperatures expected heat-related injuries, water stations in the 90s through much of the are set up throughout the Army 2010 National Scout Jamboree, the base. emphasis on hydration is as clear Underground water lines are as water. connected to spigots, and countless Even before the arrival of an coolers can be found in thousands expected 35,000 Scouts in Caroline of tents. All Scouts and volunteers County, volunteers such as Thomas have a heat-index card connected Blackwood of Oak Harbor, Wash., to their lanyards telling them what were making sure everyone was as the colored flags around the fort cool as possible. represent in temperature. The card "Do you have water?" Blackalso has a "Minimum H2O Intake" wood asked a young volunteer column explaining how much working traffic. water is required at certain temThe volunteer nodded while peratures. When the temperature pointing to water coolers in a tent exceeds 90 degrees, for example, a behind him. quart of water should be consumed "Are you drinking it?" Blackeach hour. wood asked from the air-condi"This is being described as the tioned SUV he drove to transport safest [Jamboree], and that's not volunteers and visitors. just a gimmicky marketing slogan," The courtesy and concern of said Bob Dries, a BSA spokesman. Blackwood -- who last attended a "There are 59 points around the Jamboree 50 years ago as a boy -- is Jamboree site with a color-coded just one example of how Scouts system."
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PALERMO from P1 opened at a worse time,” LoDuca said. However, she is quick to point out that Palermo will soon celebrate its one year anniversary and is still holding strong, an uncommon sight for today’s family-owned businesses. LoDuca equates her success to her work ethic, family, and traditional, completely homemade food. Her nephew, 28-year-old Gaspare Andrea Cruciata, is a constant fixture in the kitchen, and her prized chef. “All my life I’ve had this dream, and it is something you put your heart and soul into. I’ve stained the wood and painted the walls,” she said, gesturing to the rich mahogany-colored bar and furniture. “All of the food is homemade. I personally make the gnocchi and the lasagna is made with freshly made pasta. We thrive on freshness – nothing is frozen. This is what I wanted and is why I didn’t want to be part of a [restaurant] chain.” LoDuca even grows many of her own herbs and spices, which can be seen in gardening pots on Palermo’s outdoor dining patio. Every entrée is built upon a fam-
Taking such precautions allows the Scouts to better enjoy the Jamboree. Fishing, snorkeling, mountain biking and shotgun practice are just a few of the activities that will keep them busy. Eagle Scout hopefuls are participating in Merit Badge Midway, a program designed for teenagers to earn merit badges in just a few hours. With expert instruction, Scouts can become proficient at a new skill or one they haven't has as much time to focus on in the past. Patch trading also tends to be a popular attraction for collectors and Scouts simply looking for a unique patch. Arena shows offer entertainment including music and fireworks. BSA extended an invitation to President Barack Obama for yesterday's morning show but had not heard from the White House as of last weekend. Presidents traditionally appear for one of the arena
shows and deliver a speech offering encouragement to the Scouts. Richmond-area Scout leaders spent Sunday making final preparations for the Monday trip to the Jamboree. The Heart of Virginia Council has 10 troops of 36 Scouts and four leaders. One of the troops is a "Direct Service" troop made up of U.S.-born citizens living overseas with their parents in such countries as Germany, Saudi Arabia, Japan and the United Kingdom. They met at Cub Camp in Goochland County, and the nine commercial buses and nine 26-foot commercial trucks carried their gear to Fort A.P. Hill. "It's unbelievable how much they can learn [through] Scouting," said Chip Delano, Heart of Virginia Troop 1705 Scoutmaster. "By the time they get around to applying for college, some of them have as much leadership as anyone."
ily recipe, LoDuca explained, and the weekly specials are especially popular. Palermo’s lobster ravioli, veal marsala, and pasta forno are patron favorites. The restaurant boasts good service and moderate prices, LoDuca explained, in an attempt to establish the quintessential middle class family dining experience. “I have one sister at Angelo’s and the other at Mr. Gee’s in Amelia, so it really is about food and family,” she said laughing. “Palermo’s is a combination of our family’s experiences in Sicily, Brooklyn, and Richmond.” Palermo Trattoria Pizzeria is located at 15717 City View Drive in the Westchester Commons Shopping Center on Midlothian Turnpike. They are open Monday – Thursday, 11 am to 10 pm, Friday and Saturday, 11 am to 11 pm, and Sunday, 12 to 10 pm. Photo on right: Palermo's head chef Gaspare A. Cruciata prepares Castellammare - a scallops, mussels, clams, calimari, shrimp lobster tail and catch of the day served with crostini dish named after the hometown of his late father.
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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR Midlothian Mines Park is in need of community attention BY ELIZABETH FARINA editor@midlothianexchange.com
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THE WORLD FROM MY VIEW GULF SPILL gulf spill by frances broaddus-crutchfield creatures of the deep swimming farther faster cannot outdistance a creeping giant shadow that blocks out air and light fish floating as butterbeans on a thick brown surface find their funeral bier turtles washed toward shore lie upended on sand brown grasses stick where they bend as if to kiss the surface from the gooey mass rise birds as if dipped in chocolate unrecognizable brown shapes wings heavy and feet weighted nostrils plugged and eyelids stuck shut cries silenced in throats by beaks glued together
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Gayle Jass participated in Hands Across the Sand with her daughters Hannah, 5, and Summer, 10, on June 26. About 100 people met at Pine Island, Fla., to join hands on the beach to protest oil drilling and come togther for support of the Gulf Oil Spill. Jass, who has lived in the area on and off for 22 years, said she brought her daughters to the protest to explain to them the consequences of the oil spill. "It's going to destroy my children's lives," Jass said.
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Vacationers enjoy the riches of the Emerald Coast on the beach in Panama City Beach in a photo dated June 24. Tarballs from the BP oil disaster washed up on shore in the area winds over the same weekend.
'Explore Chesterfield' Scout badge workshop July 31 The Chesterfield County Department of Parks and Recreation, in partnership with the Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia, will offer an “Explore Chesterfield” Girl Scout badge workshop, Saturday, July 31, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. This workshop is designed for Girl Scouts of all ages in support of fulfilling their badge requirements. Explore the rich history of Chesterfield by visiting six historic sites: the Chesterfield County Museum, the
SPARC from P1 tunities during the school year for students to get involved, regardless of their experience level. In addition to bi-weekly semester classes that offer a graduated curriculum that teaches acting, singing, and dance, SPARC also offers an after-school and in-school program known as STAGES, which targets students in under served neighborhoods. In 2008, SPARC provided STAGES classes to over 1,400 students in 24 area sites, many at no cost to the performers, Messick explained. For those students less eager for the spotlight, behind the scenes
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classes are available to teach lighting, sound, and set design. With the acting classes, this group of students works to present a fall performance. This year’s project will be “And the World Goes 'Round” by John Kander and Fred Ebb. Advanced, audition-only classes are also available for the more serious performer, Messick explained. “Our Rehearsal and Production class is for our top performers. It is audition only, and focuses on the entire process, not just the acting or behind the scenes work like our other classes. Its motto is ‘from page to stage,’” Messick said. The next chance to catch a
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SPARC performance will be tonight at the SPARC-tacular. The cocktail party will feature a variety of entertainment, including excerpts from Into the Woods and the STAGES program. “These opportunities are great for performers of all ages. Our philosophy is that we are grooming folks for the future. We help to develop self confidence and poise in front of a group of people,” Messick said. For information about the SPARC-tacular or about enrollment in upcoming classes, visit www. sparconline.org.
he heat wave didn’t deter a number of county residents from attending the Saturday morning tour of MidLothian Mines Park. It was good to see over 50 people take interest in the history of their community. Bryan Truzzie, Historic Site Specialist for Chesterfield County Parks and Recreations, led the group at a comfortable pace to the mining operation ruins located within the park. The structure and remnants in the surrounding area were reminders of how workers – free and enslaved men and boys – risked their lives to haul tons of black fuel from the rich deposit of coal seams that laid hundreds of feet below the village. Many would lose their lives in the dangerous conditions of the shafts that eventually closed in the last century. Yet, others would be able to provide for their families with the high wages and multiple job opportunities a thriving mining industry provided in the community. Fast forward to this century and one can see that the mine ruins and the park trails are in need of active support from the community. It’s not just weed-eating that is required. Although there are a few local civic organizations, including Mid-Lothian Mines & Rail Roads Foundation, which works with the county staff to preserve this part of Midlothian’s history, it is need of hands-on care – especially the pedestrian tunnel under Woolridge Road that connects the park. The land for the park was donated to the county years ago by an individual that recognized its historic significance. Even the county’s seal reflects the rich heritage. The generous gift to county residents, which the county’s parks and recreation department oversees, has evolved to become a popular running and biking trail for residents in the adjacent neighborhoods. With the addition of a parking area, the historic site is accessible to all residents. However, the park’s pedestrian tunnel that provides a safe route from the traffic has also become the target for obscene vandalism. The police department is aware of the destruction. It’s a jolt to walk from the natural surroundings into a walkway that is spray painted with crude images and words that start with the sixth letter in the alphabet. It’s shameful that such a generous gift has been defaced with the selfish rants and careless disregard of a few individuals. The cost-prohibitive price for clean up adds insult to injury. However, restoration for the tunnel is not completely out of the question and several suggestions from community leaders have surfaced. It is hopeful that the ideas will quickly advance into action. Send your letters to the editor to editor@midlothianexchange. com or PO Box 420, Midlothian, VA 23113.
Virginia State Conference NAACP disagrees with Senator's opinion piece An open letter to Senator James Webb On behalf of the Virginia State Conference NAACP, its' over 100Adult Branches, College Chapters & Youth Councils we greet you as a fellow Life Member of our Association as we commemorate our 75th Anniversary the Diamond Jubilee at our State Convention, Oct. 29-31, 2010 in the place of our founding Roanoke, Va. Senator Webb, we have read your piece entitled, "Diversity & the Myth of White Privilege" [Opinion, The Wall Street Journal 7/22/2010].We vehemently disagree with your analysis and wonder if serving in the elite, rich United States Senate has skewed your vision of the world in which we live. Your opponent then and coming George Allen would not have had the gall to write about the "myth of white privilege" even though I am sure he feels that way. In African culture, it is said, when people show and tell you who they are. Believe them!" Your written word has spoken volumes for your belief system. It appears that you and U.S. Senate candidate Rand Paul are kith and kin. Do you really believe that affirmative action has hurt white, Anglo-Saxon Protestants or are you pandering to the divisive, conservative, Tea Bagger types whose votes you will need in 2012? The true beneficiaries of affirmative action programs are white, Anglo-Saxon women…overwhelmingly. If a white, republican, ultra-right winger, or Rush, Beck or O'Reilly had written or spoken it, the world would have known about it. But, you have written it and it did not go unnoticed, but it did not garner the attention that it should have. After the race baiting of the past week concerning the U.S.D.A. and the right-wing blogger who
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doctored the tape and the statistics that show the African (Black) community's suffering disproportionately during this economic depression, one would think that you would have more sensitivity than to pen that science fiction. Have you advocated for the funding for the long overdue settlement for the Black farmers? John Boyd and the farmers need some help. You have given cover & solace to those "who want to take their country back (from whom?), who want to reload not regroup, who think it is ok to spit on and use racial epithets against African members of the House of Representatives. Senator Webb, we need to meet to discuss your philosophy and other relevant issues like: bailouts for the rich and sellouts for taxpayers, the unethical profits of the oil companies at the expense of citizens, the Iraq & Afghanistan wars that are killing our soldiers and the economy, the outsourcing of jobs to India, China & Brazil at the expense of U.S. workers and a plethora of other life and death issues that you could have championed in the Wall Street Journal. Oh, did I forget…JOBS, JOBS, and more JOBS for the citizens of this country! Does your colleague, Junior Senator Mark Warner concur with your belief? We will ask him as well. Well, fellow member of the NAACP, we look forward to your timely response and we can't wait to meet you! King Salim Khalfani Executive Director Virginia State Conference NAACP
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SATURDAY, JULY 31 THURSDAY, JULY 29 Enjoy the "Toot Sweet" Jazz ensemble from 7- 10 p.m. on the patio at Dolce Vita Italian Restaurant located at 2401 Colony Crossing in Midlothian. For more information, contact, (804) 639-7411.
FRIDAY, JULY 30 Noble Warriors Day of Prayer from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. God has richly blessed the ministry of Noble Warriors and provided many opportunities to encourage men to walk with Christ and lead their families. This ministry covets your prayer support on an ongoing basis. However on Friday, July 30th we are setting aside a 12 hour period to focus on specific prayer requests for the upcoming Fall season of ministry. Please sign-up for a 30-minute time slot and join us at the Noble Warriors Leadership Zone, lcoated at 13509 East Boundary Road, Suite D, Midlothian. Prayer Guides will be available when you arrive. If you are unable to attend the prayer event here at the NWLZ but would like to pray for this ministry, please let us know and we will provide you with a prayer guide to use at your convenience. To contact us call 804-365-8683 or email laurie. harrison@noblewarriors.org . Bike Night for motorcycle enthusiasts at River City Diner, located at 11430 W. Huguenot Rd., from 5-9 p.m. Proceeds from the event benefit Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Richmond International Dragon Boat Festival kicksoff at 9 a.m. at Rocketts Landing, located at 5000 Old Osbourne Tnpk., Richmond. Dragon boats are 40-foot human-powered canoes decorated with ornate Chinese dragon heads. Led by the rhythmic beat of a drum, teams consisting of 20 synchronized paddlers, one drummer, and one steersperson race the canoes 500 meters down the river. Social groups and businesses alike embrace the sport of dragon boating because it builds camaraderie and a sense of “team” through participation in the sport. Registration: $1,000-$1,700 per boat. For more information, visit sportsbackers.org or call (804) 285-9495. The Richmond Road Runners Club presents the second annual Pony Pasture 5K. This race starts at 7:30 am and is run from Pony Pasture Rapids Park on Riverside Drive. The course is an out and back on scenic Riverside Drive. This race is for both walkers and runners. First prize (male and female is a $150 dinner certificate to Ruth Chris Steak House, 2nd is a $100 certificate to Maggiano's and third is $75 to Pescados. The masters winners will get $100 certificate to Aziza's on Main. There are special awards for the oldest and youngest runners. There will be many other random prizes. All runners get a t-shirt. This race benefits
the Richmond Road Runners Club Scholarship fund. Each year the Club awards two $2000 scholarships to graduating seniors from the Richmond Metro area. This year’s awards will be made after the race. Registration is $15. All runners get a t-shirt. There is a free ½ mile kids run. More information and to register at www.rrrc.org. Questions: PonyPasture5K@ rrrc.org
TUESDAY, AUG. 3 27th annual National Night Out from 7 - 10 p.m., residents in neighborhoods throughout Chesterfield County are asked to lock their doors, turn on the outside lights and spend the evening outside with neighbors and police. Learn more and register your block now at www.chesterfield.gov.
SATURDAY, AUG. 7 Come out and get muddy at the second annual Henricus Dauber Dash from 9 a.m. - noon! Adults and kids can run, climb, wade, and crawl through the mud. To enter or volunteer, visit www.sportsbackers.org.Mud run held in Henricus Historical Park and the Dutch Gap Conservation Area. Named for the daubers who built the mud walls and houses at the settlement site 400 years ago, the run features a 5-mile course that starts at the Citie of Henricus and goes around the trail loop of Dutch Gap. The course incorporates multiple obstacles.
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The Denny Hamlin Foundation is donating $10,000 to COTA (Children’s Organ Transplant Association) on behalf of Joseph Roberts. Roberts, a 20-year old from Midlothian, has Cystic Fibrosis, and is in need of a lifesaving, double-lung transplant. Roberts was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis at 13 months old. He led a very active lifestyle throughout his childhood, starting with his first day of kindergarten at AM Davis Elementary. He loved school and was very eager to learn. When Roberts found out he would have to change schools only a few weeks into the year, he did not complain but instead started at his new school excited and ready to make new friends. He continued to do well academically, and at his fifth grade graduation was chosen to be the student of the year by the Midlothian Ruritan Club. He went on to attend Bailey Bridge Middle School. There he joined the band in 6th grade and learned to play the clarinet. He played so well that in 8th grade he was asked to play the saxophone in the jazz band. Roberts attended Manchester High School where he was a member of both the Latin Club and the National Honor Society. Roberts began playing hockey to pass the time while his sister, Amanda, was at skating practice. He and his friend Michael, who was also stuck at the roller rink, took up playing hockey in the Chester Skateland snack bar. For Roberts hockey became more than a game to pass the time; it became his passion. After a few years of roller hockey Joseph was determined he could play ice hockey… even though he had never ice skated before.
From PORTER P1 said. “I think it was that trap that I stepped into because my first thought [after crossing the finish line] was a little bit of disappointment because I had somehow set a time in my mind that I don’t know where it came from – my initial goal being to finish – and then suddenly, how can you be disappointed with a time that you didn’t meet when six months ago, the idea of running a marathon was … insanity?” He added that his other obstacle proved to be the day to day ups and downs that come naturally with running. “Every day is different,” Porter said. “The thing that was so odd was that you run 20 [miles] and you have no issues, and then the next day you run 10 and you’ve got issues all over the place.” Feeling well prepared for 26.2 miles when he stepped to the starting line on Nov. 14, 2009, Porter ran into problems 10 miles into the race. “The part that I struggled with was the part that I probably would have said that I thought I would enjoy the most, and that’s as you come down Riverside along the James River, there’s a hill taking you up towards Forest Hill Avenue. That’s where I hit my wall, and I kind of saw Chris pulling away from me,” Porter said. “Crossing the bridge coming back into downtown, that was a killer because the wind was very strong and it just seemed like it was going on forever.”
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And he was right. When his dad, Bill, took Joseph to the local ice rink for his first attempt; he skated like a pro and thus began his love for the game of hockey. He would suit up and hit the ice and for an hour and twenty minutes forget about having CF. It was that passion for the game that earned him the honor of being captain and assistant captain as well as CBHL player of the month in the 2003-2004 season. Once Roberts was no longer capable of playing hockey for the Richmond Royals, he took on the role of assistant coach where he helped lead his team to win the CBHL playoffs in the 2008-2009 season. Although he did not let CF hold him down, throughout his childhood Roberts spent many weeks hospitalized on the pediatric floor at VCU Medical Center. One of those weeks included his 16th birthday where the staff held a birthday party in his honor. With his outgoing personality and unique sense of humor, he has made many friends at the hospital which makes the weeks he’s spent there a bit more cheerful. When not in the hospital, Roberts loves to travel. Each summer he and his dad take a week off of work, hop in the car and set off on a road trip… destination to be determined. Roberts is currently at the University of North Carolina Memorial Hospital where he is recovering from a tracheostomy performed on Friday. He was taken off the transplant list temporarily while doctors wait for him to get stronger. For updates on Roberts’ story, visit his PHOTO COURTESY OF CHILDREN'S ORGAN TRANSPLANT ASSOCIATION website at cotaforjosephr.com. Joseph Roberts gets a hug and kiss from his mom, Donna Roberts, after an interview on -courtesy of Leslie Dolliver/Children’s Organ Transplant Association
Porter said as he crossed the finish line, doing another marathon wasn’t necessarily the first thing on his mind, but again, the family support from his brothers-in-law pushed him on to the next challenge – an advanced training team focused more on speed for the Monument Avenue 10K. He’s also brought the rest of his immediate family on board. His wife, Jill, trained for and ran the Monument Avenue 10K this spring and his two sons Andrew, 10, and Christopher, 8, now participate in 1-3 mile runs.
Porter and his two brothers-in-law have also returned for another year of the marathon training team with the additional challenge of getting ready one month early for the Chicago Marathon in October. The three will attempt to run the Chicago race in October and the Richmond race in November – a challenge that elicits a nervous laugh from Porter. “We’ll see,” he said. “Chicago was just a new experience. Brian has run in Boston and he wanted to do Chicago and New York,
so we just decided we would try to do that together.” Porter said this year’s training has been a challenge because he’s dealing with a leg injury. He also admits he was spoiled with last year’s cool summer, but that he expects the training team to get him through it all. “I’ll admit I’m doing the training team as much again as I am the marathon again,” Porter said. “I didn’t view it as a day … but it was the whole experience.” As for enjoying running,
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FC Richmond Youth Soccer Club is now accepting registration for the recreational fall season. Boys and -courtesy of Steve Carpenter and girls ages U5-U19 are eligible Eric Faison to play. To ensure a spot on a team, register before Aug. Chargers to hold 12U 1. After Aug. 1, registrants baseball tryouts will be charged a late fee but The Chesterfield Charwill continue to be accepted, gers’ 12U baseball team will based on space availability. hold tryouts at Rockwood FC Richmond offers an inPark’s field four from 6-8 house league for coed teams p.m. on Sunday and Monday, from the U5-U10 levels. InAug. 1-2. Players must be 12 house means that teams play or younger on April 30, 2011 their games against other and should have experience FC Richmond teams. The on a competitive team. For U10-U19 girls and U11-U19 more information contact coed teams play in the Cross Randall Carson at (804) Association. The Cross As897-8330. -courtesy of Randall Carson sociation is made up of teams from around the Richmond area. PHOTO COURTESY OF ERIC FAISON Clover Hill golf tryouts Both groups practice once Chesterfield United 12U team members who participated in the Region I tournament are in front, from left, Caitlyn Will, slated Jillian Butler, Joanna “Jojo” Taylor, Alyssa Faison and Susanna Friedrichs; and in back, Coach Eric Faison, Alexis Page, a week with most pracThe Clover Hill High Dillyn Carpenter, Ananda Jones and Coach Steve Carpenter. Unable to attend the tournament were Destinie Carter, Keniya tices held at Robious Middle School golf team will hold Lee, Melanie Maddox and head coach Joe Farrell. School. A few teams also tryouts for the 2010 team practice at Bon Air Elementheir side. Both teams knew players, but also great ambas- Aug. 2-5 at Brandermill Chesterfield United girls in an effort to settle the tary and James River High match. The breakthrough only one team could prevail sadors for Virginia and youth Country Club beginning at 2 School. All in-house league claim Region I soccer p.m. each day. All candidates came for the United FC girls and battled back and forth sports. championship games and Cross Association must have a Virginia High when they fi nished a corner to gain the advantage in the The girls from the ChesThe Chesterfield United School League physical form home games are played at kick in the 79th minute. The match. terfield United U12 Elite U12 Elite Girls team celcompleted. A season schedule Robious Middle School on New York side was not able The break came four team sent eight players to ebrated an extended July 4 is available at the Clover Hill Saturdays. minutes from half time when challenge Region I’s best in weekend participating in the to equalize within the final Registration and more minute. The last minute United FC directed a corner an 8 vs. 8 tournament. They High School website. For U.S. Youth Soccer Region I information is available at more information contact kick on goal ahead of an on- competed in five matches Championship Tournament strike avoided the penalty fcrichmond.com. head coach Jim Alberston at kick shootout and gave the rushing Maine keeper. The over five days, in the midst -courtesy of Robin Hinton/FC and claiming the ChamRichmond Chesterfield team a birth in one goal advantage would be of a July heat wave. Each girl jalberston@hotmail.com. pion title with a 1-0 victory -courtesy of Jim Alberston/Clover the fi nals. enough as the teams battled played 320 minutes of soccer Hill Golf against Velocity Soccer Club Ruckus softball to hold The championship match to full time. each, which is roughly the of Maine. The United FC In addition to winning the equivalent of an eight game girls qualified for the tourna- kicked off Tuesday, July 6 Manchester hosts foot- tryouts Richmond Ruckus 16U Champion title and the right season compressed into five ment in the U12 Short Sided in what was to be a contest ball camp Elite Fastpitch Softball Team between two evenly matched to hold the Region I U12 days. The Region I win caps (8 vs. 8) competition by winManchester High School will be conducting tryouts opponents. The Virginia and Girls perpetual trophy for the off an amazing year for this ning the Virginia State Cup Football Boosters will be on Aug. 11-12 at Warbro Maine teams had a similar year, the team also received group of Chesterfield United holding a youth Football in May. Complex from 6-9 p.m., and girls. The team traveled to Mar- story. Both lost their opening the U.S. Youth Soccer Fair Camp Aug. 5-6 from 6-8:30 Aug. 15 at The Children’s match and fi nished second in Play Award. 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First Contact: Two Cultures Meet in 17th Century Virginia The Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia unveiled its new "First Contact" exhibit in the Chesterfield County Community Development Building lobby on July 15, 2010. The display features life-size models of Capt. John Smith and Native American Chief Powhatan and artifacts e.g. hand-made fishing net, animal skins, gourds containing wild corn, etc., were loaned from Henricus Historical Park. Their staff were very supportive. The 13-foot-long canoe was discovered in the mud of the Appomattox River in 1965 by Jim Seay of Matoaca. It was purchased by the Chesterfield Historical Society of VA in 1981 for $50. Subsequent dendrology tests dated the tree from which the canoe is carved to 1830. The Historical Society invited Henricus Historical Park to partner with the Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia as a "prequel" to Henricus' Kick-Off of their 400th Commemoration, which begins in September this year and will continue thru September 2011. The exhibit pictured above will be on display through December. - courtesy of Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia
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