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Traffic signal activation ceremony brings crowd and cheers BY BEN ORCUTT
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esidents of Brandermill Woods retirement community and surrounding neighborhoods in Brandermill got an early Christmas present when a new traffic signal was activated at the intersection of Old Hundred Road and Brandermill Parkway. Mira Pallotta, executive director of Brandermill Woods, had the honor of flipping the switch on Friday, Dec. 21, to activate the long-awaited traffic signal. “Brandermill Community Association is what Brandermill Woods is part of,” said Al Raimo, acting community manager for the BCA. “We have 88 neighborhoods spread out all throughout this area and up in Harbour Pointe, so we’re a community association and very much grateful to be able to work with Mira and her folks to have this happen for our homeowners and citizens here in Brandermill.” There were many safety concerns at the intersection, Raimo said. “I could not tell you what the statistics are, but we know that there have been some fairly bad accidents at this intersection, so we’re quite thrilled that this has now come about and we’re able to more safely get back and forth, in and out of Brandermill,” he said. Chesterfield County Administrator James J.L. “Jay” Stegmaier, who also attended the traffic signal activation ceremony, spoke in a similar vein. “Well it’s been in the works for a while but the important point here is that this was a safety concern for the community,” Stegmaier said. “So we’ve got the road improved so we can handle much more traffic and we’ve improved safety so people can safely get on and off of the road.” SIGNAL page 2
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Residents of Brandermill Woods joined others on Friday, Dec. 21, to celebrate the activation of the new traffic signal at the intersection of Old Hundred Road and Brandermill Parkway.
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Below: Kathy Sears, left, and her father, Bob Taylor, a resident at Chesterfield Heights retirement community in Midlothian along with his fellow residents enjoy a holiday concert performed by 5th-graders from Woolridge Elementary School (above) Jacob Cantor, left, and Emmie Munch and their classmates.
Singing for seniors S inging for seniors at Christmas time is a tradition for 5th-graders at Woolridge Elementary School in Midlothian. The week before Christmas, about 50 of the 5th-graders sang for a group of seniors at Chesterfield Heights, an independent-living retirement community in Midlothian. The title of the kids’ program was Sounds of Joy and included 12 songs. “I thought it was really good,” 10-yearold Emmie Munch said of singing for the seniors. “I didn’t have one favorite song but I enjoyed singing to everyone.” For most of the performance, Emmie stood beside fellow 5th-grader Jacob Cantor, also 10. “I enjoyed ‘The Everlasting Fruitcake,’ because it’s funny and I have fun,” Jacob said of the selection where members of the chorus pass around a box representing a fruitcake. Jacob looked sharp in his dress shirt and tie. “It was my idea to wear the tie,” he said. “I thought it looked cool with this shirt and pants.” The youngsters were directed by Woolridge music teacher Babs Dilks, who said the pupils began learning the songs in September. The most fun for her, Dilks said, is to watch the children connect with the seniors. “I enjoy watching the kids see the joy that they’re giving to the people here and they really can’t understand that until they get here and watch the faces and I enjoy watching them,” she said. Colleen Wood has been teaching at
“Oh, it was great,” Taylor said. “I liked to see the kids in the movement. I thought the young man that walked around with the cane, he was exceptionally good.” The performance was “awesome,” Sears said, adding that she liked “Blitzen’s Boogie” the best. At full capacity, Chesterfield Heights has about 130 residents, according to activity coordinator Darlene Holland. A small portion attended the concert, but those who did appeared to have a good time. “Well, our residents really love music,” Holland said. “They love seeing children perform and it just is the highlight of their day, probably the highlight of this holiday season.” Watching the children and the residents interact is fun, Holland said. “Well, I just really enjoy seeing the smiles -- seeing the children smile and the adults smile,” she said. “It’s just very Woolridge since the school opened in 1990, heartwarming.” and singing for seniors is a 5th-grade tradiWatching the children perform is a tion, she said. good elixir for the residents, said Chester“They look forward to it,” Wood said. field Heights manager Glenn Campbell. “They know when they get into 5th grade “They get the most out of entertainthat that’s one of their big field trips they get ment,” he said. “That really is what they to do . . . Because they do, they talk about it enjoy most and they all love kids, so when at the beginning of the year.” the kids come in it just brightens their day. One of the children’s favorite songs is We love it just as well and the seniors -- we “Blitzen’s Boogie,” Wood said. love them -- and just anything that makes “He’s a boogie woogie reindeer and he them happy and get a little bit of joy out boogies all day long,” the children sang. of the day is always good to see. I mean, “He’s some kind of cool when the season is it really is terrific to watch them. A lot of yule.” times they get hung up in where they are Chesterfield Heights resident Bob Taylor, – not feeling well – and it just takes all that 80, enjoyed the concert along with his 47stress away from them.” year-old daughter, Kathy Sears.
ully decorated Christmas trees are striking spectacles that can be enjoyed throughout the holiday season, but they also should be recycled responsibly after those special times have ended to ensure that they don’t clutter the environment. So, what happens to Christmas trees that simply get left on the curb? Well, too often, they get tossed into landfills where they slowly wilt instead of willfully being transformed into more useful materials. Fortunately, for local residents, the Central Virginia Waste Management Authority is making it easy for people to repurpose their previously used evergreens since foliage doesn’t last forever. According to the Central Virginia Waste Management Authority’s website, approximately 28 million real Christmas trees are sold each year in the United States. For that reason, the organization wants to make sure that the trees homeowners purchased in 2012 are disposed of properly in 2013. Throughout the month of January, member localities such as Chesterfield County will offer special Christmas tree recycling programs. After they have been collected, the trees will be separated from other waste products. Then, the plants will be ground into an environmentally-friendly mulch product. In particular, Chesterfield County residents can recycle their real Christmas trees for free at two convenient locations through Thursday, Jan. 31. The Northern Convenience Center at 3200 Warbro Road, which is open from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday through Saturday, is close to Genito Road and Hull Street Road. Likewise, the Southern Convenience Center at 6700 Landfill Road, which also is open from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. fSunday through Saturday, is adjacent to Route 10 near Ironbridge Road. Of course, the use of those convenience centers is restricted to Chesterfield County residents only, and both facilities are closed on holidays. Certainly, any man-made materials such as bolts, bulbs, decorations, tinsel and wires should be removed from natural trees because those materials cannot be recycled along with the branches. Tree vendors will not be allowed, and, although it goes without saying that artificial trees also should be disposed of responsibly, they will not be accepted during the recycling program. All in all, the Christmas tree recycling program will help residents to continue to be green after the holidays have been forgotten. For more information about the Central Virginia Waste Management Authority’s Christmas tree recycling efforts, visit www.cvwma.com. To contact the Chesterfield County General Services Division, the activity’s local sponsor, call 804-748-1297.
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Generosity from Martin’s Food Markets and it’s customers Over $102,000 donated though 'Share a Meal'
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artin’s Food Markets customers and associates helped brighten the holiday season for Richmond and Williamsburg families in need by donating $102,350 through this year’s Share a Holiday Meal. The donation supports Christmas Mother campaigns in Chesterfield/Colonial Heights, Hanover and Henrico, Salvation Army Central Virginia Command and Salvation Army of Williamsburg. “Since Martin’s started par-
ticipating in the Share a Holiday Meal campaign in 2010, more than $280,000 has been donated to assist thousands of families across Central Virginia during the holidays,� said Jim Scanlon, regional vice president. “Thank you to our customers and associates for such overwhelming generosity year after year.� From Oct. 28 through Dec. 1, Martin’s customers had the opportunity to support the Share a Holiday Meal program by making a donation in increments of $5, $10 or $20 at the checkout.
The funds raised will be donated to: Chesterfield/Colonial Heights Christmas Mother $29,500. Hanover Christmas Mother $13,500. Henrico Christmas Mother $26,150. Salvation Army Central Virginia Command $29,200. Salvation Army of Williamsburg $4,000.
SIGNAL from page 1 Clover Hill Supervisor Art Warren, whose district the new traffic signal is located in, said the project was a collaborative effort of area residents, the Virginia Department of Transportation, the county’s transportation department, State Sen. John C. Watkins, R-10, and Del. R. Lee Ware Jr., R-65 Warren, who has served on the Board of Supervisors for 21 years, said two decades ago the area surrounding the intersection of Old Hundred Road and Brandermill Parkway “was just a cow pasture.� The new traffic signal – which cost about $250,000 – is part of an $8 million project that also included the widening of Old Hundred Road to four lanes that carry 20,000 vehicles per day, Warren said. “Well, with a nursing home [the Health
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Jim Day, left, Martin’s Chester store manager, presents a check to Kathryn Lunsford, Chesterfield-Colonial Heights Christmas Mother. Also shown are Tony Ayers, assistant store manager, and the Chesterfield-Colonial Heights Christmas Mother committee.
Care Center at Brandermill Woods] across the street and with our population aging, it’s very important that safety is [the] number one priority and that was really the motivating force behind this light was the number of cars that use this intersection and the need for safety,� Warren said. Pallotta said she enjoyed having the honor of activating the traffic signal. “It felt wonderful,� she said. “I’ve been at Brandermill for 23 years and I’ve seen accidents happen and it’s wonderful to know that it’s going to prevent a lot of accidents.� Residents of Brandermill Woods, which includes an independent-living community on the south side of Old Hundred Road, access the intersection on a regular basis either as drivers or passengers in motor vehicles, Pallotta said. Peg Emmons, 89, has been a resident of the independent-living community at Brandermill
Woods for 12 years and crosses Old Hundred Road several times a week to volunteer at the Health Care Center. Emmons attended the activation ceremony and said afterwards that she looked forward to being able to traverse Old Hundred Road with the help of the new traffic signal. Although 88-year-old Health Care Center resident Mil Hayes stopped driving about four months ago, she said she is still grateful there is a traffic signal at the intersection. “But it means a lot to everyone because we would sit here and wait and wait,� she said. “The traffic would be [heavy] and finally we would get a spot and we’d scoot out. But with the light there, we can get out in peace and not be praying on the way out.� Residency administrator Butch Sirry, a 33year VDOT employee, said he’s been part of 30 to 40 traffic signal activations in Chesterfield
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The Swift Creek Middle School Interact Club continued its seven-year tradition of adopting three families in need during the holiday season. Each family is from the SCMS community. The students organized an Angel Tree, collected the gifts, and met after school to wrap each of the more than 125 gifts. The Interact Club, faculty and staff of SCMS said they are proud to help make the holidays special for the three families.
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County Fair winners in recipe state finals Special Correspondent
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Frame, who has been a home cook for more than 40 years, said she is looking forward to participating in the finals because this is the first time that she has been in a cook-off. Frame admitted she originally agreed to participate in the contest because friends suggested that she should enter. “Well, so many people have asked for my deviled eggs,” Frame said. “So, when I saw SUBMITTED PHOTO some information about the Deviled eggs whipped up for “Tasty Little Devils” egg recipe contest at the Chesterfield contest County Fair, I thought that I Finalists will compete for appearance, 20 percent for tex- might enter it, but I also got phone call after phone call the first, second and third ture, 15 percent for following monetary awards of $375, the recipe that they originally from people who asked me to enter my eggs.” $250 and $125 and prizes of submitted for consideration Frame won third place at Eggland’s Best Eggs. and 15 percent for creativity. According to Rapoport, the “In other words, you don’t the Chesterfield County Fair Homestead Resort’s chefs will want it to be soggy or runny,” with her pickled beet egg recipe. Yet, as Frame explained, judge the contest. Judges will Rapoport said. “You want she will include more specific rate their deviled egg dishes it to be tender and easy to using a scale of 25 percent for chew, and the filling should be directions on the recipe card that she will submit to the flavor, 25 percent for overall smooth.”
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THURSDAY, JAN. 3 Chesterfi eld County residents can recycle their real Christmas trees for free through Jan. 31, at the Northern Convenience Center at 3200 Warbro Road from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday to Saturday or the Southern Convenience Center at 6700 Landfi ll Road from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday to Saturday.
club for women new to the Richmond area in the last two years, will meet for lunch at 11:30 a.m. at the Richmond Country Club at 12950 Patterson Ave. in Richmond. The cost is $25. Prospective members are welcome. Reservations for the luncheon were requested by noon on Jan. 2. For more information, contact membership@thenewva.org
THURSDAY, JAN. 10 TUESDAY, JAN. 8 Discover Chesterfi eld: Walking Club begins 9 a.m. at Harry G. Daniel Park at Iron Bridge at 6000 Whitepine Road (meet at Shelter 3). This walking program is designed to introduce participants to Chesterfi eld County parks, open spaces and greenways while meeting new walking partners. The walk will be led by a member of the Chesterfi eld County Department of Parks and Recreation. The program is free of charge.
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Tyler Community College Board meeting begins at 3 p.m. at the college’s Chester Campus located at 13101 Jefferson Davis Highway in the Nicholas Student Center, room N102a. The public is invited. A sign-up sheet will be made available 30 minutes prior to the beginning of the meeting for those persons interested in addressing the board. Chesterfi eld Senior Center program, Jewelry Design: Earrings, Bracelet and Necklace from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Chesterfi eld Senior Center at 4000 Stigall Drive in Midlothian.
Supplies will be provided. The fee is $5. Course 26501. To register, call 804748-1623. Chesterfi eld Senior Center program, Learning to Love Your Digital Camera from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Chesterfi eld Senior Center at 4000 Stigall Drive in Midlothian. Participants are encouraged to bring their cameras and the instruction manual to class. Class size is limited, so register early. The fee is $5. Course 26667. To register, call 804-748-1623.
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ingling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey and Chesterfield County Public Libraries will be hosting some serious fun with the Reading with Ringling Bros.! program. Kids can earn Ringling Bros. circus tickets by picking up Rewards Club cards at the library, and reading books to earn stamps on their card. After five stamps, the Rewards Card is completed and can be used to get a free cir-
cus ticket with the purchase of an adult ticket. Children aged 2 to 12 years old can enroll at any Chesterfield County Public Library branch, where kids and parents will get everything needed to start the program. To get into the mood of the circus, clowns will visit the Clover Hill, Central and Midlothian library branches for a clown story time on Jan. 26. For more information, in-
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judges this time around. “I won third place, and I was told that I may have placed first or second, but it was the first time that I entered a contest,” Frame said. “So, I lost points because of how I wrote my recipe out.” “I didn’t realize that what I wrote on the paper was just as important, so I have to improve that this time. So, this time, I will be a lot more specific.” Not only is she looking forward to competing against other home cooks this time around, but she also is excited that the contestants get to spend time at the Homestead Resort that weekend. “It’s all about the excitement of seeing how I place and about going to the Homestead,” Frame said. “It’s also close to my hometown, Covington, which is not too far from there.”
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s the final days of 2012 pass, it’s difficult to reflect on a year full of important events when recent events still seem to dominate our thoughts, and prayers. Somehow, the spirit of Christmas survived, and human compassion was once more displayed at its highest level as a community recovered from an unspeakable tragedy suffered days before the sacred holiday. When 20 helpless, innocent children were murdered in Newtown, Conn., it seemed no other news mattered, and, somehow, we all connected with the devastating losses suffered by parents who did nothing more or less than love their kids. The nation took the loss to heart, and every parent was reminded just how fragile life can be - even to the youngest and most vulnerable members of our society. It was a clear indication that the unthinkable can happen, and shattered the belief that our kids are safe when we drop them off at elementary school. The disaster also opened a on and off discussion on gun control in America, a conversation that is probably long overdue but ill timed. While it’s important to protect the constitutional rights of gun owners, it’s also important to determine when enough is enough. But, that’s a discussion for another day or another column. I also heard suggestions that armed teachers might have prevented the tragedy in Newtown. The absurdity of that option seems evident to me, but apparently there are those who support
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that option. I can’t imagine a more frightening scenario than turning our schools into armed fortresses, where kids can only glare at the outside world through bulletproof glass. I try to teach my children that nursing a problem usually makes it worse, and true solutions are found at the cause and effect level. There’s no explanation for the random and insane violence that occurs daily in this nation, but few doubt the easy accessibility of firearms complicates that problem. Like many reasonable thinking Americans, I think citizens should have the right to own firearms. Conversely, I do not support the sale of super magazines, assault rifles or multi-round super clips. Some agree and some don’t, but the fact is none of the discussion will help the distraught parents of 20 children whose presents were left under the tree or opened by grieving relatives. One individual wreaked immeasurable harm on our children, our teachers and our community. When one elementary school in our nation is unsafe, they all are. I’m sure there are many stories that would make appropriate choices for story of the year, and those lists are important, entertaining and informational. But, they somehow seem trite at a time of such suffering for the Newtown community. So, I’ll offer this column as affirmation of a nation that cares and a collective group of human beings who feel your pain. As for the best of times, they live only in the memories of the parents, siblings and friends who loved and lost these wonderful children. We are Newtown.
All data are based on the publicly available Chesterfield County Police Department daily arrest and crime releases and are reported according to Federal Incident Based Reporting rules.
23112 Dec. 17 3500 block of Deerleaf Way Unknown suspect/s forced entry to business lot but cutting the fence, then entered a shed and stole items from a business.
Dec. 18 3100 block of Barnack Road Unknown suspect/s attempted to enter residence through a window at 8:15 a.m. Nothing reported stolen at this time.
23113 Dec. 18 14300 block of Fox Hurst Place Unknown suspect/s entered an unlocked vehicle and then a residence. Items were reported stolen. 11900 block of Young Manor Drive Unknown suspect/s entered two unlocked vehicles at one residence. Items were reported stolen.
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embers of the Bon Air Rotary Club recently participated in a special community service event by serving Thanksgiving dinner to homeless students at Huguenot High School. The students are part of a group that meets at Westover Hills United Methodist Church every Tuesday and Thursday throughout the school year. The purpose of the program is not only to provide a meal for the students but a safe environment
for them to go to two days a week, discuss things on their mind, and get help with homework or any issues they may have. The Bon Air Rotary has agreed to continue to support this program by providing dinner once a quarter. Members participating included: Dennis McDermott, Gale Cushing (and friend Diana), Rick Eckis, Dot McCool (and husband), Jim Deady and Karen Plummer. About the Bon Air Rotary Club: The Bon Air Rotary Club meets
weekly at Joe’s Inn on Buford Road for fellowship, breakfast and a presentation from a guest speaker. About Rotary International: Rotary is an organization of business and professional leaders united worldwide who provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build goodwill and peace in the world. The main objective of Rotary is service in the community, in the workplace, and throughout the world.
23236 Dec. 19 10200 block of Ronaldton Road Victim was discovered deceased in his residence with a gunshot wound. An investigation is underway.
23237 Dec. 18 6200 block of Centralia Road Victim reported a shot fired, shattering his vehicle window, while he was driving near the listed location. No injuries reported.
Dec. 16 7100 block of Rodophil Road Unknown suspects broke out rear door window pane to reach through and unlock the deadbolt. Items were reported stolen at a residence.
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23225 Dec. 20 6600 block of Meadow Park Terrace Two unknown suspects forced entry through garage door. The victim discovered the suspects in the garage. The suspects brandished a handgun and fled in a vehicle. Items were reported stolen from a residence.
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Dec. 27 9300 Bent Wood Lane Entry gained by breaking out a rear dining room window. Residence ransacked and items were reported stolen.
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Dec. 22 5500 block of Belle Pond Drive Complainant arrived home and found rear door open with drawers in several rooms rummaged through. Items were reported stolen from a residence.
Dec. 10 3500 block of Midhurst Drive Unknown suspect/s stole listed items from crawl space of residence under construction.
Dec. 12 11900 block of Edenshire Road Unknown suspect/s kicked in rear door. Items were reported stolen at a residence.
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Property removed from a refrigerator in victim’s attached garage. Entry gained via the dog door. Items were reported stolen from a residence.
Midlothian Garden Club meeting set for Jan. 8 The Midlothian Garden Club will start the new year with its monthly meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 8, at the Bethel Baptist Church at 1100 Huguenot Springs Rd. in Midlothian. The meeting begins at 10:30 a.m. with the program, “Spice up my Space,” a PowerPoint presentation by Carolyn Bartsch. The program highlights gardens of fellow members and
shows how they used color, texture, flowers, landscape and accessories to accent and brighten their spaces. Refreshments will be served at noon. The public is invited and all visitors are welcome. For more information, call Sandy at 804-379-4515, Dolores at 804-794-3002 or go to www. midlothiangardenclub.org.
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ith practiced moves, brushes dance across canvas and splashes of color come to life. Faces emerge. Some sport impish grins and bright eyes that hint at mischief. Others are more restrained, slightly shy and uncertain. These are the faces of the children of Vietnam, and John Tyler Community College art students have spent the semester
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LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Secrets have a funny way of catching up with you, Leo. Although it can be hard to be honest, upcoming situations will work out much more easily if you are.
SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 It takes more than just good ideas to find success, Scorpio. There is also a lot of follow-through and legwork that goes into every scenario. Start working through the particulars.
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on Secours Virginia Health System has opened the first comprehensive neurology clinic in Central Virginia at St. Francis Watkins Centre, a freestanding emergency, ambulatory and preventive care facility located in Chesterfield County. The Bon Secours Neurology Clinic at Watkins Centre is the only facility in Central Virginia where patients can receive evaluation, imaging, diagnosis and treatment of all neurological disorders at one location and most often on the same day. “The Neurology Clinic at Watkins Centre is providing seamless access to neurological care and services that have never before been available to patients in our area,” said Dr. Timothy J. Shephard, vice president, Neurosciences, Bon Secours Virginia Health System. “Previously, patients often were required to travel to multiple appointments in various locations, which is especially hard on children and the elderly. Our clinic combines services and care under one roof, providing convenience and improving the continuum of care.”
The Bon Secours Neurology Clinic will diagnose and treat pre-dementia in elderly patients; behavioral issues or learning disabilities in youth; as well as stroke, migraine headaches, epileptic seizures, Parkinson’s, peripheral neuropathy, multiple sclerosis and other neuromuscular and movement disorders. A team of highly trained, nationally recognized physicians specializing in neurology, neuropsychology and neuro-optical issues will see patients on a self-admit basis or by referral from a primary care physician. They include Stacey L. Epps, M.D.; John J. Hennessey, M.D.; Salmaan Khawaja, Psy.D., Ed.S., LCP; and Ken Ng, M.D. In addition to office visits, patients can receive comprehensive services at the clinic, including EEG/EMG; carotid ultrasound; CT/MRI; and neuropsychology, neuro-ophthalmology and autonomic nervous system testing. The Neurology Clinic medical team will rely on advanced technology supported by Bon Secours Virginia Health System, including an advanced electronic medical record system.
ConnectCare enables Bon Secours medical professionals to review and access each patient’s confidential medical records showing their medical history, allergies, tests results and medications. They can better coordinate a patient’s care, with faster and more efficient results. Using mychart, Bon Secours patients can access their medical history, view test results, schedule appointments and communicate with their physician, in a secure, online system. “The new Bon Secours Neurology Clinic is the latest example of our commitment to clinical transformation, which is achieved by positive patient experiences and outcomes,” said Peter J. Bernard, CEO, Bon Secours Virginia Health System. “Bon Secours is proud to be the first in Central Virginia to provide comprehensive neurology services all in one location. We know patients throughout Central Virginia will value this convenience in services, as well as a coordinated approach to care.” St. Francis Watkins Centre opened in November 2011 as Central Virginia’s first freestanding emergency department. Wat-
kins Centre includes two medical buildings with primary care, vision services, nephrology and comprehensive breast care. The facility also offers a comprehensive diagnostic imaging center with CT, MRI, bone density scanning and ultrasound. Combining emergency services with onsite imaging and now neurological services, Watkins Centre provides a coordinated experience of care unparalleled in the Chesterfield area. The Neurology Clinic at Watkins Centre is located in the northwest part of Chesterfield County at the corner of Midlothian Turnpike and Route 288, at 601 Watkins Centre Parkway, Suite 250, in Midlothian. Scheduled appointments or referrals from a primary care physician are welcome. As part of the Bon Secours Medical Group, the Neurology Clinic accepts most insurance plans, including Medicare. To schedule an appointment, call 804325-8750. For more information, visit http://bonsecours.com/find-a-physician-bon-secoursmedical-group.html.
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new Martin’s grocery store is coming to Midlothian. The 74,000square-foot store will be located at Midlothian Turnpike and Charter Colony Parkway, according to Chris Brand, public and community relations manager for Martin’s Food Markets, which is based in Carlisle, Pa. “This store that we’re talking about will replace the Sycamore Square store,” Brand said. “We hope to break ground in 2013 and then we hope to open the new store in the middle of 2014. When the time comes, the Sycamore Square store will close the day before and then we’ll open the brand new one the day after. That’s how it’s traditionally done.” This will be the first Martin’s store to be built in the Richmond area since Giant-Carlisle – a division of Ahold USA – acquired the Ukrop’s chain a few years ago, Brand said. “This will be the first brand new Martin’s facility and we’re known for having a rather low industry average age for our stores,” Brand said, noting that the Sycamore Square Shopping Center opened in 1975. “This is part of that effort to bring to the market a
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The new 74,000-square-foot Martin’s store at Midlothian Turnpike and Charter Colony Parkway will replace the 37,900-square-foot Martin’s at Sycamore Square. The new store is slated to open mid-2014 and will feature a produce department similar to the one shown here at a newly opened Martin’s store.
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stores around it.” The new store will be environmentally friendly and will feature “energy management systems to monitor the performance of lighting, refrigeration [and] HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning),” Brand said. A special kiosk will allow customers to use a touch
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Year in review Cosby dominated Dominion District, making 2012 the year of the Titans BY BRUCE WELLS Sports Editor
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Clover Hill head coach Jim Wahrman talks over strategy with his Cavaliers during a timeout in the first half of the Trojans 47-27 win over Hanover in the Holiday Hoops Tournament.
Hooping it up to cut Clover Hill’s lead to 9-5 at the end of the fi rst period. Then to start off the second quarter, the Cavaliers’ Keri Laniex converted on a jump shot. The Hawks kept clawing away and went on a 10-0 run to take a 15-11 lead with 4:03 remaining in the half. BY DAVID HALSTEAD “They were able to keep their composure Specioal Correspondant and just get right back in the game,” Clover Clover Hill wanted to play for the Hill head coach Jim Wahrman said of the championship trophy on their home floor. Hanover offense. Instead, the Cavaliers had to settle for At that point, Wahrman had seen a third-place victory over the Hanover enough. He called timeout to regroup his Hawks in their annual Holiday Hoops squad. Whatever Wahrman said during Tournament. that break proved to be just what his CavaComing off the loss to eventual tourna- liers needed. A quick layup followed by two ment champion Glen Allen, Clover Hill had free throws from Burton knotted the score a back-and-forth affair at the start with the at 15-15. Hanover. A second half surge put the nail Cavaliers’ freshman Tieasia Stewart then in the coffi n as the Cavaliers improved to came up with a layup on the offensive end 5-6 on the season with a 47-27 win over the and stole the ball during a full-court press. Hawks. Stewart grinded her way to the rim and put “We expected them to play really well up a floater that banked in off the backat home. It is their tournament,” Hanover board. A Holmes free throw made it 20-15 head coach Kevin Brooks said. “For us, in favor of Clover Hill at halftime. we wanted to slow things down because “We were able to score and then get into we had a lot of foul trouble and a lot of our press defense,” Wahrman said. “I think injuries.” that was the big difference. I think our half Clover Hill’s Austin Burton scored the court trap pretty much took them out of fi rst four points of the game on two free everything that they were trying to do.” throws and a layup. Senior Mercedes HolClover Hill picked up where they left mes’ layup increased the Cavaliers lead to off after the break. Stewart continued her 6-0 with 5:45 left in the fi rst quarter. string of points with a layup to spark what Hanover kept it close in the fi rst quarter would be a 12-0 run in the third quarter and just when it seemed as if the Cavs were that pretty much put the game out of sight. starting to sneak away, Hanover’s Haleigh “We all contribute whether it’s on the Omohundro nailed a jumper at the buzzer bench or on the court,” Stewart said. “We
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Clover Hill’s Austin Burton shows her form after releasing a free throw in the win over Hanover.
have a lot of energy and we just need to work together in order to play even better.” The Cavaliers led 32-15 before the Hawks fi nally broke their scoring HOOPING page 8
No hard feelings after record broken Former East Carolina standout Corrada held pass reception mark for 42 years BY FRED JETER Contributing Writer
A receiver fi nally caught up with Dickie Corrada at East Carolina University, but it took decades of chasing to do it. Corrada had held ECU’s one-game record for most pass receptions (14) since 1970 Homecoming versus Southern Illinois. Finally, the elusive mark fell Nov. 23 when sophomore Justin Hardy, young enough to be Corrada’s grand son, snagged 16 balls in 65-59 overtime win over Marshall. In attendance, rooting for Hardy all the way was Corrada himself. “What the heck? I had it for 42 years,” Corrada said of the mark. Hardy’s record-cracking 15th catch came on a fourth and long play, late in game, with ECU trailing. “If Justin hadn’t made that catch, we’d have lost the game,” said Corrada. With a chuckle, he added: “This kind of gets me back in the news … I’ve had a lot of old friends and teammates call.” Corrada even mailed a congratulatory letter to Hardy, who relayed it to ECU coach Ruffi n McNeill.
McNeill responded, writing Corrada, thanking him for the kind gesture. “The funny thing is I met Coach McNeill at a Pirates Club meeting in Richmond,” recalled Corrada. “I told him about my record and he said it was going to get broken.” Corrada fi nished his football career at ECU as school’s record holder in career catches (79) as well as for a single game. His career receptions standard held until1986. “It’s a totally different game now … four-five wide receivers every play,” said Corrada. “When I played all we had was a flanker and a split end.” ECU quarterbacks threw 488 times this season for 3,551 yards. “In my day it couldn’t have been half that,” said Corrada, who attended ECU’s New Orleans Bowl (a 43-34 loss) Nov. 22 vs. Louisiana-Lafayette. Corrada was named All-Southern Conference and honorable mention AllAmerica as a senior. He was also a four-year baseball starter at shortstop, earning All-Southern honors in 1971. His crowning moment was 1992, when was inducted into ECU Hall of Fame. Corrada deflects much of his passsnaring success to then ECU receivers coach Sonny Randle, a former NFL star who later became ECU head coach. “Coach Randle is why I’m in the Hall of Fame,” said Corrada. A long-time Bexley West resident, Corrada was a Meadowbrook High athlete before enrolling at ECU. His school-boy best friend was Harry Saferight, who went on to a long professional baseball career.
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Coincidentally, Corrada’s daughter Kim and Saferight’s son Michael are now married and expecting a child. For most of Corrada’s adult life, he was Vice President at King’s Dominion, famous for its thrill rides, although he admits to being “afraid of heights.” There is a bitter sidebar to Corrada’s record setting senior season in Greenville. Nov. 14, 1970, ECU defeated Marshall, 17-14, on late field goal by Tony Guzzo (later VCU baseball coach). Tragedy followed. Marshall’s plane (Southern Airways Flight 932) crashed on return fl ight to Huntington, W.Va., killing all 75 aboard, including 37 football players. The catastrophe sparked the 2006 movie, “We Are Marshall.” It was the crash heard around the RECORD page 8
The Chinese Zodiac is a scheme, a systematic plan of future action that relates each year to an animal and its reputed attributes, according to a 12-year mathematical cycle. For instance depending upon the month, 2012 was either the year of the Rabbit or the year of the Dragon in the Chinese Zodiac. Meanwhile in the Dominion District, 2012 could have best been described as the year of the Titans, as in the Cosby Titans. During the spring the school claimed Central Region titles in five sports – baseball, softball, boys soccer, girls soccer and girls track – while its girls tennis team fi nished as regional runnerup. Baseball and boys soccer both lost in the state quarterfi nals. Then in the fall the Titans claimed Dominion District titles in field hockey, and both boys and girls volleyball. The field hockey team would also claim the Central Region championship. This type of across-the-board domination has never been seen in the Central Region and only rarely in the history of the Virginia High School League. “The key is we’ve been able to establish a strong program through our coaches, students, athletes, parents and boosters all working in harmony,” said Cosby Athletic Director Ted Salmon. “Success breeds success.” The biggest story in the Dominion District in 2012 may have actually been one that had an impact on every member school in the Virginia High School League (VHSL). In September the Virginia High School League’s executive committee approved a new classification system for its 315 member schools that will take effect in the 2013-14 school year. Virginia’s public high schools previously were organized into three classification levels according to student enrollment: Group A (smallest schools), Group AA and Group AAA. That structure has been replaced by a six-classification system that proponents believe will make high school sports fairer for everyone by more effectively grouping schools with similar enrollments. Now six state champions will be crowned annually in all sports. Under the new system, three Chesterfield County schools – Cosby, and James River, both in the Dominion District, and Thomas Dale – will compete for state championships with the state’s largest enrollment schools in Conference 3 of Group 6A. Matoaca, Meadowbrook, Clover Hill, Manchester and L.C. Bird high schools have been grouped together in Conference 12 of Group 5A. Monacan and Midlothian, the two smallest high schools in Chesterfield, will play in Conference 20 of Group 4A. “It’s going to be so much better for our athletes, to be able to compete against schools our own size,” Monacan High girls basketball coach Larry Starr said. “Kids are excited when they know they have a chance to win. When you have to compete against schools that are so much bigger, you don’t really have a fair chance. That defeats the purpose of high school athletics.” Other highlights during the 2012 Dominion District fall sports season included: Cross Country: Midlothian High School swept the boys and girls Dominion District titles. The Trojan’s Andrew Gorsuch won the boys title and claimed District Runner of the Year. Cosby’s Gillian Saul claimed the girls title and Runner of the Year for the Titans. Midlothian would later sweep both team titles at regionals with the Trojans’ Kara Dickerson claiming the regional girls title. Golf: The James River Rapids were the Dominion District Golf Champions during the regular season while the Manchester Lancers claimed the Dominion District tournament championship, besting Midlothian by six strokes. It was the fi rst district title for Manchester in over 20 years. The Lancers’ Lyberty Anderson was named District Player of the Year while James River’s Scott Hartmann won the award for District Coach of the Year. In October, Anderson, a junior, would become only the second female to ever win the Group AAA state title. Football: L.C. Bird won their 12th straight Dominion District title in 2012. The Skyhawks then best Varina for the Central Region title and capped off their 2012 campaign with their fi rst state title in school history.
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Hooping page 7 drought on a short jumper with 2:17 left in the third period. Hanover struggled with consistency though for the rest of the game and just couldn’t get their shots to fall. Clover Hill put the game on cruise control and sailed to a 47-27 win to take third-place in the tournament. Stewart led all scorers with 14 points and Holmes pitched in nine points for the Cavs. “Tieasia (Stewart) fi nally stepped up to where she can play,” Wahrman said. “She was more aggressive offensively and defensively and she saw the floor better than she has all year long. She made good passes and wasn’t forcing as much as she usually does.” Wahrman and his squad practiced on Saturday and will continue to practice hard in preparation for the bulk of their district schedule. Clover Hill travels to Midlothian for a rivalry game on Friday night. “That will be a challenge because they are going to be a little bit bigger than Hanover,” Wahrman said. “We are going to have to work on boxing out, and looking for good shots on the offensive end.
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Militia Lacrosse captured the championship in the Colonial Challenge in Williamsburg on Nov. 18. In a stunning comeback, Militia won the High School Varsity division, rebounding from a 3-1 deficit at halftime to win the championship game 5-4. Playing for Militia were: Trevor Cook, Kevin Lawlor, Vince Evans, Jacob Hale, Grant Johnson, Casey Cook, Cal Harris, Christian Wayne, Hunter Bellows, Henry Stillwell, Josh Davies, Walker Scaglione, Alex O’Connell, Alex Helm, Hunter Bagby, Corbin Dunn, and Booth Watson. Coaches were JB Sheridan and Ryan Rhode.
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SPORTS BRIEFS From Staff Reports Monacan pitcher Makenzie Struder has verbally committed to Gardner-Webb. "When I was little, my main goal was to make my high-school team,” she said. “When I went, I made it. Then, my dad was like ‘I think you can go a lot further.’
So I started watching college softball with him and realized I wanted to play college softball. So, I just started working really hard.” Struder picked Gardner-Webb over George Mason, UNC Wilmington and Lehigh.
“It’s something you always remember.” world and remains one Now all of Corrada’s of the worst sports disasmarks have been erased ters ever. from the ECU record “We were at a postbook. game party when we But consider this: he heard,” recalled Corrada. still likely holds the re“It was about 11 and cord, albeit unofficially, someone came in with for longest time holding the terrible news. a record.
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