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Vol. 28, No. 17 | Richmond Suburban Newspapers | August 24, 2011
On the run Deputy carries Special Olympics torch in Greece
Carter said, “Torches are carried from several locations and they all end up here in or 13 years, Lt. Richmond at the University Scott Carter of the of Richmond for the opening Hanover County ceremonies for the Virginia Sheriff ’s Office has Special Olympics Summer served as liaison for law Games.” enforcement in promoting the Hanover County depucause of the Special Olympics ties receive the torch from Torch Run. In June, he repre- Caroline County officers on sented Virginia as the torch U.S. 1 and run a little more was carried across the country than 14 miles into Henrico County. where the Games started. While most associate the Carter took part June 9-27 first Friday in June with the in the Torch Run in Greece. Torch Run, Carter said the The Special Olympics World fundraising and awareness Summer Games then were work take place year-round. conducted June 25-July 4. To keep the spirit of the “I was ecstatic; I was run alive throughout the very honored and pleased” year, fundraisers, including he said of being selected to motorcycle raffles, t-shirt and participate. “I knew it would hat sales, and Tip a Cop, are be a once in a lifetime oppor- held. With the tip program, tunity.” “we go into restaurants like The Torch Run is a Red Robin and act as celebrity grassroots campaign to raise waiters for a day and ask for donations from the patrons. awareness and funds for Special Olympics. In Virginia, All the money goes to Special
By Melody Kinser mkinser@mechlocal.com
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Last Wednesday during a visit aboard the USS Eisenhower nuclear aircraft carrier, NASCAR driver Carl Edwards, left, took a moment to talk with MMC Select Jeremy Jackson of Mechanicsville. Working as a nuclear mechanic, Jackson has been stationed aboard the Eisenhower since January 2009. He is a 2002 graduate of Lee-Davis High School. Jackson, who said he is the world’s biggest NASCAR fan, is shown asking Edwards to autograph a wooden storage box. For more on Edwards’ visit, see the story and more photos on page 40.
MRMC ER honored Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center (MRMC) is one of 20 recipients of the first annual Lantern Awards from the Emergency Nurses Association. The Lantern Award is given to emergency departments
that exemplify exceptional and innovative performance in the core areas of leadership, practice, education, advocacy and research. “I could not be more proud see MRMC, pg. 4
Photo courtesy of Scott Carter
Lt. Scott Carter of the Hanover County Sheriff’s Office, center carrying the torch, represented Virginia in the Special Olympics Torch Run throughout the Greek Islands.
Olympics.” Braving the elements also is a visible part the deputies play in the Torch Run. Officers gather at Virginia Beach in February for a Polar Plunge, which finds them jumping into the Atlantic Ocean. Their time in the icy waters may be brief, but sponsors support their efforts with donations. To be chosen for the trip to Greece, Carter submitted a letter of interest. Each application is reviewed, he said, and the state representatives are selected based on criteria established by the organiza-
tion. Having never visited the Greek Islands, the lieutenant was excited about the opportunity of representing his state, as well as to see firsthand a nation known for its beauty and history. “We were moving every day; it was rare we stayed in one location,” Carter added. They flew into Athens for the opening ceremonies — “all the law enforcement officers from around the world arrived.” After two days there, they “broke up into three separate routes. “My see DEPUTY, pg. 5
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