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Above: Primrose School of Swift Creek students release balloons in memory of slain 7-year-old Brendon Mackey as teachers, parents and members of the media look on. Above right: Primrose School of Swift Creek students watch as balloons they just released to celebrate the life of Brendon Mackey float away. Left: Lisa and Liam Nash, cousins of slain 7-year-old Brendon Mackey, share a welcome smile while the balloons released in Brendon’s memory continue into the sky.
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he tiny students at Primrose School of Swift Creek, who are preschool aged, toddlers or infants, didn’t fully understand why they were releasing blue and green balloons into a stormy sky during a July 10 ceremony. Members of the family of Brendon Mackey, a 7-year-old who was struck in the head by a stray bullet just before Chesterfield County’s fireworks on the Fourth of July, knew that the balloons they too clutched and released were a tribute to the little boy, who died from his injuries on July 5. Leighanne Chilmaid, owner of the Swift Creek franchise of the Primrose
School chain, said students as young as those in her school don’t fully grasp a tragedy like Brendon’s death, but will enthusiastically celebrate a life and support a teacher. Kelly Mackey, the sister of Brendon’s father Bryan, has taught at the school for two years. She looked on solemnly as 150 of her students released balloons in her nephew’s honor. “It’s very hard to see, but it’s very touching at the same time,” Kelly Mackey said. “It’s comforting.” After the balloons were released, teachers, parents and students embraced Kelly Mackey and other family members, offering words of comfort as rain began to fall. Kelly wasn’t the only Mackey family member who attended the
tribute to Brendon, who loved blue and green, the colors of the balloons released in his honor. Scores of cousins, aunts and uncles stood in the center of the little Primrose students. Many students’ parents also showed up for the short tribute, and Chilmaid said some of the children planned to take balloons to other children and families in their neighborhoods. Chilmaid said it was her 11-yearold daughter Alexandra who came up with the idea. During a discussion of the recent tragedy two days earlier at a restaurant, Alexandra suggested that balloons might be a fitting tribute to the boy. Brendon Mackey’s family, including his father Bryan, whose face is MEMORIAL page 3
visible at the center, embrace in a circle after a short ceremony honoring the 7-year-old victim of a stray bullet.
Anthem LemonAid puts the squeeze on cancer BY KOREY HUGHES Special Correspondent
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Hot rods like these will be on display during the Early Bird Rod Run Car Show, set for Saturday at Victory Tabernacle Church.
Antique auto show on tap from all over the Central Virginia region, Ronnie Glunt, Plenty of antique autos the show’s chairperson and will be on display 9 a.m. to 3 the group’s vice-president, p.m. Saturday, July 20, at the said a large portion of them annual Early Bird Rod Run live in or near Midlothian. Car Show, a long-running “Well, it’s been around for annual car show at Victory over 40 years with a bunch Tabernacle Church, located of guys who are in the car at 11700 Genito Road in hobby and have a love of car Midlothian. shows,” Glunt said. The show is sponsored by From 2005 to 2009, Virginia Street Rods, which Virginia Street Rods was is a gathering of local hot rod the host club for the NSRA enthusiasts. Although the organization boasts members AUTOS page 4
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n Friday, July 19, Saturday, July 20 and Sunday, July 21, loads of lemonade stands will line lanes in local neighborhoods during the Anthem LemonAid event, which raises money to fight childhood cancer. This year’s goal for the Central Virginia region is $100,000. Amy Dickstein, programs coordinator for Children’s Miracle Network, explained the goal of Anthem LemonAid, which her organization hosts each year. “It’s a community-wide lemonade sale fundraiser to help kids at the Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU,” Dickstein said. “In fact, our slogan is ‘Kids Helping Kids,’ and that’s something that we try to stress with kids running the lemonade stands who are helping kids with cancer who are in the hospital.” Dickstein said registration for privately-operated lemonade stands began in April and ends today, Thursday, July 18 at noon. Money raised from stands must be mailed in or turned in at Children’s Hospital of Richmond’s office at 2924 Brook Road in Richmond from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, July 23. Lemonade mix, cups, a pitcher, promotional balloons, signs, stickers and a Lemonhead hat will be given to stand proprietors. Stand hosts must provide water, ice and a lemonade stand, which Dickstein said can be as
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Lemonade stands like this one will pop up across the region this weekend as part of an effort to fight childhood cancer.
simple as a table and chairs. Major eateries and retailers such as Kroger, Panera Bread, Sam’s Club and Walmart have also partnered with Anthem LemonAid for this year’s festivities. Many of those companies’ Chesterfield County locations will have lemonade stands set up outside their sites.
“Those are the four that we have an official partnership with, and they have been very helpful,” Dickstein said. “They get traffic that we could not get otherwise, so we appreciate the help from those businesses.” Another partner, M&T Bank, is LEMONAID page 2
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ndrea Jacobson, a founding faculty member of Millwood School, retired in June after 24 years of service. Jacobson, who lies in Huntgate Woods in Brandermill, has taught music to all grade levels since 1989, using both creativity and natural enthusiasm to inspire students. She taught at the school’s original location in Brandermill’s Sunday Park, a Genito Road location and the present
permanent campus, adjacent to her career. Latham noted that Woodlake, where the school Jacobson collaborated with Dr. settled in 1998. Louise Bagwell-Robinson, According to Millwood the school’s head, to create School Associate Head the Millwood School Alma Betsy Latham, Jacobson Mater, which was debuted has inspired students and during the school’s May encouraged them to explore 30 Baccalaureate service at instrumental and vocal music, Brandermill Church. accompanying them on guiDuring Millwood’s May tar and piano in countless plays 31 graduation ceremony, fourth and performances throughout Andrea Jacobson grade students sang “You Raise
Me Up” in Jacobson’s honor. The school also recognized Jacobson at Millwood’s final Monday Morning Meeting of the year, giving her handmade cards and letters from students, parents and colleagues. At the school’s June 5 Eighth Grade Bridge ceremony, Jacobson was again recognized and thanked by Bagwell-Robinson for her years of service. A retirement dinner in her honor is planned for August at Brandermill Country Club.
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on Secours St. Francis Medical Center has received national recognition from the American Stroke Association for excellence in stroke care. The “Get With The GuidelinesStroke� Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award and “Target: Stroke� Honor Roll designation are awarded to hospitals that have implemented a set of stroke treatment standards and protocols. To receive the Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award, St. Francis achieved 85 percent or higher adherence to all award indicators for two or more consecutive 12-month intervals and achieved 75 percent or higher compliance with six of 10 reporting initiatives to measure quality of care. These measures include aggressive use of medications, such as antithrombotics, anticoagulation therapy, deep vein thrombosis prophylaxis, cholesterol reducing drugs and smoking cessation, all aimed at reducing death and disability and improving the lives of stroke patients. In addition, St. Francis Medical
Center has also been recognized as a recipient of the “Target: Stroke� Honor Roll, for improving stroke care. In a three month period, at least 50 percent of the hospital’s eligible stroke patients have received a key clot-busting medicine called tissue plasminogen activator, or tPA, within 60 minutes of arriving at the hospital (known as ‘door-to-needle’ time). Since January 1, St. Francis has achieved door-to-needle times of less than 60 minutes in 80 percent of eligible stroke cases. If given intravenously in the first three hours after the start of stroke symptoms, the medicine has been shown to significantly reverse the effects of stroke and reduce permanent disability. “These recognitions demonstrate St. Francis Medical Center’s commitment to being one of the top hospitals in the country for providing aggressive, proven stroke care,� said Mark Gordon, CEO, Bon Secours St. Francis Medical Center. “We will continue to provide the best care possible to quickly and efficiently treat stroke patients.� Through “Get With The Guidelines–Stroke,� customized patient
education materials are made available upon release from the hospital, based on patients’ individual risk profiles. The take-away materials are written in an easy-to-understand format and are available in English and Spanish. In addition, the Get With The Guidelines Patient Management Tool gives healthcare providers access to up-todate cardiovascular and stroke science while they are working with patients. According to the American Stroke Association, stroke is one of the leading causes of death and serious, long-term disability in the United States. On average, someone suffers a stroke every 40 seconds; someone dies of a stroke every four minutes; and 795,000 people suffer a new or recurrent stroke each year. “Get With The Guidelines� is the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s hospitalbased quality improvement program that empowers healthcare teams to save lives and reduce healthcare costs by helping hospitals follow evidencebased guidelines and recommendations. For more information, visit heart.org/quality.
Historical society relocates library, head office facilities CONTRIBUTED REPORT
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he Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia research library and head office have relocated to historic Trinity Church at 10111 Iron Bridge Road, on the corner of Krause Road and Iron Bridge Road in Chesterfield. Previously located in historic Castlewood, an early 19th century structure currently undergoing restoration and renovation, the CHSV research library and head office in historic Trinity Church opened its doors to the public July 1. Hours are Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The CHSV library provides more than 25,000 reference materials on Chesterfield County history including books, manuscripts, maps, census information, cemetery files, periodicals, vertical files, family histories, a comprehensive veterans’ database and an extensive photo collection. Admission is
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Dickstein said. “It’s happened every year, challenging other companies and one dollar from one perto make charitable donason and a dollar from another tions. That is, Dickstein said, person equaled $95,000 last the financial institution will year,� Dickstein said. “So, the match contributions with people in Midlothian can the Central Virginia-based definitely make a difference, business that raises the most and we need their help.� funds up to $2,000. For more information, Spending one dollar on visit www.anthemlemonaid. a cup of lemonade can help com. To learn more about make a large impact on child- Children’s Hospital of Richhood cancer for the Children’s mond at VCU, visit www. Hospital of Richmond at VCU, chrichmond.org. Local retailers that will host Anthem LemonAid stands Friday through Sunday include: Kroger, 7000 Tim Price Way, Chesterfield Kroger, 14101 Midlothian Turnpike, Midlothian Kroger, 13201 Rittenhouse Drive, Midlothian Panera Bread, 7104 Midlothian Turnpike, Chesterfield Panera Bread, 4701 Brad McNeer Parkway, Midlothian Panera Bread, 11649 Midlothian Turnpike, Midlothian Panera Bread, 9200 Stony Point Parkway, Chesterfield Sam’s Club, 901 Walmart Way, Midlothian Walmart, 2501 Sheila Lane, Richmond Walmart, 901 Walmart Way, Midlothian Walmart, 14501 Hancock Village Street, Chesterfield Walmart, 12200 Chattanooga Plaza, Midlothian
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The Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia has relocated its headquarters to the historic Trinity Church on Iron Bridge Road.
free; there is a fee for photocopies. Established in 1981, the Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia is a private, non-profit 501(c)3 organization that serves as the center for Chesterfield county history. Its mission is to collect, preserve,
interpret and promote the county’s unique past for the education and enjoyment of present and future generations. For more information or to volunteer at CHSV, call 804-796-7131 or visit www.chesterfieldhistory.com.
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The goal for Central Virginia's Anthem LemonAid stands this year is $100,000. Stands will be set up by both private participants and businesses.
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he Chesterfield County office of Cooperative Extension is calling for exhibitors in the Arts and Crafts Building at the Chesterfield County Fair. The fair will be held Friday, Aug. 23 through Saturday, Aug. 31. All exhibitors are required to deliver exhibits on Thursday, Aug. 22 from 3-8 p.m. to the Arts and Crafts Building. Exhibitors will not be allowed to remove any article that has been entered for a prize until 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 2. Competition is open to all interested parties to enter items in the various categories of general farm crops; flowers; foods, including breads, cakes, pies, cookies and candies; canned goods, including vegetables, fruits, relishes, pickles, jellies, jams and preserves; home arts and crafts;
quilts, threadworks and sewing; arts and photography; and 4-H. Entries must be the product or work of the exhibitor. There are no entry fees. No professionals will be allowed into the competition in the department which is associated with their profession. Pick up the Chesterfield County Fair book for rules and regulations for exhibitors from the Chesterfield Cooperative Extension or the county libraries in August. For information on exhibiting in the Arts and Crafts Building, contact the Chesterfield County office of Cooperative Extension at 804-751-4401. For all other inquiries, contact the Chesterfield Fair Association at 804-768-1555. The Chesterfield County Fairgrounds are located at the corner of Courthouse and Krause Roads.
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Shane’s Rib Shack opens The Chesterfield County Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Shane’s Rib Shack on Friday, June 21. Shane’s Rib Shack is located at 11501 Busy Street in Richmond.
Local teacher selected for space academy CONTRIBUTED REPORT
Midlothian teacher Carolyn Rae Wilkerson joined teachers from around the world in June at the Honeywell Educators at Space Academy program. Wilkerson, who teaches math and science at Tomahawk Creek Middle School, was among 210 teachers from 27 countries and
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ence and exploration. Each teacher also underwent simulated astronaut training, which included a high-performance jet simulation, a scenario-based space mission, land and water survival training and interactive flight dynamics programs. Honeywell Educators at Space Academy, created in partnership
with the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in 2004, is designed to address trends in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education by providing teachers with new technical skills and teaching techniques. Since the program’s inception, more than 1,755 teachers have attended the program.
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MEMORIAL from page 1 “I thought, ‘What a great way to celebrate Brendon, and what a way to support Kelly’,” Chilmaid said. “We just wanted to show the Mackeys we’re here. Children come up with great ideas.” Anything the community can do to keep the tragedy in the news is a worthwhile pursuit, Chilmaid added, since someone somewhere has to know something about the gun that discharged the bullet that killed Brendon. Police now know the bullet, fired about 10 minutes before 9 p.m., came from a .40-caliber weapon, probably a handgun. The .40-caliber class also includes 10 mm rounds,
Chesterfield County police said in a July 8 press release. Forensics testing indicates the rifling on the bullet is mainly consistent with, but is not limited to, the following firearms manufacturers: Glock, Heckler & Koch, IMI, Kahr Arms and Vektor Pistols. Police still need the public’s help to locate whoever fired the shot. If you were firing a gun or you know someone who was firing a gun in the area of the Swift Creek Reservoir around the time of the incident, contact the Chesterfield County Police Department at 804-748-1251 or Crime Solvers at 804-7480660 or www.crimesolvers.net.
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In honor of Flag Day, Wawa celebrated the opening of its newest Midlothian store, located at 10135 Hull Street Road, with patriotic activities. To mark the occasion, Wawa was joined on June 14 by government officials, local heroes, and charitable partners for a special grand opening celebration featured a special Flag Day edition of
Wawa’s charitable Hoagies for Heroes competition and a special performance by Mrs. Daisy Ashford, an inspirational singer and proud Army wife, volunteering on behalf of the USO from the Ft. Lee USO Center. Ashford opened the event by singing the National Anthem. During the event State Senator Steve Martin, Wawa executives, store as-
sociates and Wawa’s mascot, Wally Goose were all on hand to share in the festivities and ribbon cutting ceremony, and hand out over 500 American flags. Wawa also presented the Special Olympics of Virginia with a check for $1,000 in support of their ongoing efforts. Immediately following the ribbon cutting ceremony, the
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tion of Calvary’s 1935 Aeolian-Skinner organ, rganist Sumner Jenkins will perOpus 932. Prior to Calvary Mr. Jenkins served form in recital at 4 p.m. on Sunday, parishes in Georgia, Virginia, and Maryland, July 21, at St. Michael’s Episcopal and was chapel organist for Chatham Hall. Church in Bon Air. Jenkins earned a Bachelor of Music in Jenkins’ recital is presented by the Arts at St. church music and master of music, perforMichael’s series, and will highlight the power mance, both in organ, from Shenandoah and rich tones of the church’s Taylor and Boody Conservatory of Music in Winchester. He has Opus 64 pipe organ. Church officials have also continued studies with Diane Meredith dubbed the concert “SumnerBelcher and Dr. Wilma Jenson. time, and the Music is Pleasing.” Since arriving in Richmond, "We thought we'd step back Jenkins has served various from the formality that can be parishes as substitute and since associated with music recitals," March, he has served as interim the Rev. Canon Jeuné Godsey, organist/choirmaster at St. Luke’s St. Michael’s rector, said. “So we Episcopal Church in Powhatan. invite people to dress casually Jenkins also dances with the and come beat the heat while Richmond Scottish Country refreshing their souls listening to Dancers and is a member of the some beautiful music. It will be Royal Scottish Country Dance fun, pure and simple.” Society. Other professional Sumner Jenkins Jenkins arrived in Richmond memberships include the Ameriin October of 2012 after having served Calvary can Guild of Organists and the Association of Episcopal Church in Memphis, Tenn. for 11 Anglican Musicians. and a half years. He led an extensive program There will be no admission charged for the at Calvary including two adult choirs, and event, but donations are requested. The church children’s choir, a hand bell choir and two is located at 8706 Quaker Lane in Bon Air. For concert series. He was also instrumental is more information, call 804-272-0992 or visit leading the ongoing renovation and restorawww.stmichaelsbonair.org.
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weekly column is sometimes an exciting, intriguing assignment and choosing a subject for the observations is a subjective process. But this week there was no shortage of noteworthy social and news items for consideration: a huge trial with national implications, renewed discussions about a new ballpark, a governor that seems to dig a deeper hole with each news cycle, etc. As I sat down to begin working on this week’s chapter, my computer issued that warning chime that meant a new e-mail had arrived. It was from a parent who is a member of a muscular dystrophy support group to which I also subscribe. The news was devastating and few words have impacted me more than her short e-mail. It read: “I have two sons with DMD, but my oldest passed away this morning about 8:00. He was a fantastic kid. I loved him so much and will miss him with all of my heart. Not even sure how I'm going do this but here we go. He was only 13 years old with DMD. My other son with DMD is 9 and is also a great kid. At least he's not asking too many questions. Hug your kid today and tell them you love them. You don't know how long you have!!! I thought we'd have at least another 10 years but I was wrong big time. I miss him so much.” As the parent of a young son with DMD (Duchennes Muscular Dystrophy), the news was not especially unique in our community but dev-
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astating all the same. It forced to me to again face cruel and harsh realities as we race against time to find a cure for MD. We all struggle watching families lose their sons and witness the insurmountable grief attached with that process. Sometimes, I think we read and watch to better prepare ourselves for what inevitably lies ahead. It doesn’t work. I thought about the e-mail for the rest of the day before I came to the conclusion that all of us probably think we have “another 10 years.” Truth is, life is fragile for all. Admittedly, DMD patients have enormous odds stacked against them in a game where the outcome has been determined. Counting the days until that event is unacceptable to Jack and me, and, in actuality, none of us knows how long we have. I realize more now than ever that Jack’s life is now — and every future second of it — important. I hope and pray his life will be long and fulfilling. Which brings me to another thing we do in our Parent Project for Muscular Dystrophy group: We investigate, follow and fund efforts to find treatments and a cure for DMD. It’s a mission, a goal that guides us, a path that is sometimes slow to the point of cruelty and always challenging; but always foremost in our focus. So, I offer this column and that sad e-mail to stress an important line in the communication: that 10 years she thought they had left. I hope you will keep this kind lady and her remaining son in your thoughts. We all have today and tomorrow is assumed not promised.
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 June 26 13600 block of Quail Meadows Lane A bicycle was reported stolen from a residence.
Unknown suspect/s gained entry into a residence by forcing open the rear French doors. Items were stolen, including firearms.
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July 2 13100 block of Littlefield Road A bicycle was reported stolen from a residence. 10300 block of Hull Street Road Two unknown suspects approached a victim, who was in his vehicle. One suspect displayed a handgun, forced the victim to the rear of the vehicle and robbed him. The victim's legs and arms were bound when he was observed exiting the vehicle. The suspects fled the scene in the vehicle, which was discovered in the county, abandoned and on fire.
July 4 4600 block of Millridge Parkway A victim sustained injuries from a gunshot wound.
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4800 Burnt Oak Drive A weapons violation was issued on a roadway for carrying a concealed weapon.
July 6 4700 block of Cogbill Road Unknown suspect/s broke a front window in an attempt to gain entry into a residence.
23235 July 2 2700 block of Buford Road Two unknown suspects entered a store and approached the counter. One of the suspects displayed a handgun and the other suspect ordered the clerk to open the register, and then stole money from the register. Both suspects then left the scene. No injuries were reported.
5600 block of Saddle Hill Drive A death investigation is underway at a July 6 residence for a suicide by overdose. 1800 block Larkhill Lane Victims died of gunshot wounds at a residence.
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13100 block of Boggs Circle Unknown suspect/s broke out a window in a house’s laundry room to gain entry.
July 7 1900 block of Woodmont Drive A suspicious person in a vehicle was reported on a roadway.
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July 2 4500 block of Tweedsmuir Road Unknown suspect/s entered an unlocked vehicle and stole currency and miscellaneous items.
12000 block of Bondurant Drive A mailbox was reported vandalized at a residence.
July 2 15600 block of Moss light Place An unknown suspect was observed in a victim's vehicle and items were reported stolen.
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Kirk Aikey of Aikey’s Home Improvements in Chesterfield County has been named the National Association of Home Builders Remodelers’ July 2013 Remodeler of the Month. Aikey was selected through a stringent judging process of NAHB Remodelers leadership and staff. Aikey’s Home Improvements designs and builds a variety of renovations and remodels for customers in the Greater Richmond region, including additions, decks, bathrooms, and kitchens. Founded in 1959 by his father, Aikey has worked full time for the company since 1979. Currently the president of Aikey’s Home Improvements, he also is chair of the Home Building Association of Richmond’s (HBAR) Remodelers Council and serves on the HBAR Board of Directors. He has received a number of national certifications, including Certified Graduate Remodeler (CGR), Certified Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS), and Certified Green Professional (CGP). “I’m honored to be recognized as the July Remodeler of the Month by NAHB,” said Aikey. “This is a special award that highlights the high quality and exceptional service that Aikey’s Home Improvements delivers to customers every day.” “As a community and business leader, Kirk Aikey exemplifies the best qualities of HBAR members,” noted Craig Toalson, CEO of HBAR. “This is a well-deserved recognition and all of us at HBAR are proud of Kirk!” The purpose of the NAHB Remodeler of the Month award program is to celebrate local, active remodelers who stand out because of recent quality work, customer service, community involvement, and dedication to furthering the industry. The winner, once selected by the NAHB Remodelers, is profiled in Qualified Remodeler magazine. Learn more about the association and about remodeling at www.nahb.org/remodel.
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Dave Pollard has been named Agent of the Month by EXIT Elite Realty of Midlothian. Jane Renger, Principal Broker at EXIT Elite, said, “Dave Pollard is an excellent realtor. He cares deeply about his clients and helping them achieve their real estate goals. He is technologically savvy and always has a smile on his face. I am proud to work with him.” Pollard became agent of the month by excelling in a number of sales categories. He was top listing agent and top selling agent. Dave Pollard EXIT Elite Realty is located at 13356 Midlothian Turnpike, information, call 804-397-9796 or Midlothian, VA 23113. For more visit www.RichmondExit.com.
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Maria Santacoloma, Jeffrey Rubios and Vanessa Santacoloma served as Teen Ambassadors during the fall 2012 session. Chesterfield County is seeking applicants for the program for the upcoming year.
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Want the chance to make a difference in the lives of children? Want to help prevent substance abuse? The Teen Ambassador program is seeking dynamic high school students to serve as mentors to elementary-aged children. Applicants must be Chesterfield County residents who believe in and live a substance-free lifestyle. They will build relationships with the children, participate together in activities that reinforce a substance-free lifestyle and help with homework. Those who are selected will mentor their assigned children after school for one and a half hours per week on Tuesdays, Oct. 1 through Dec. 9, at Bellwood, Chalkley or Ettrick elementary schools. T
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Those who complete the program will receive community service hours that may be indicated on applications for National Honor Society, service organizations and college or on resumes and employment applications. Prevention Services, a division of the Mental Health Support Services Department, in partnership with Substance Abuse Free Environment Inc., administers the Teen Ambassador program. Applications for the fall semester must be received by 5 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 2. An interview and one day of training are required. For more information or an application, visit chesterfieldsafe. org or call Ashley Rogers, Teen Ambassador coordinator, at 804-717-6739.
Richmond Nationals show that used to be held at Richmond International Raceway. Although that car show has come and gone from the region, Glunt said the format of Saturday’s exhibition will retain the event’s spirit and include some of its rules. Local car owners and vendors alike are invited to take part in the show, which will happen in the church’s parking lot. However, all automobiles must be manufactured before 1984 in order to qualify for participation, Glunt said. “We want the people to see the cars as they were years ago,” Glunt said. “But it’s the modifications because you can take any car and turn it into a street rod.” A best in show prize of $100 will be awarded. Trophies will also be handed out for
best engine, best interior, best paint and top 25 people’s choice, and the first 100 registered entries will receive a dash plaque. The show has been a Midlothian staple for several years. It has remained at Victory Tabernacle Church since it moved there years ago. “They have a great parking lot, and they’re pretty good to work with,” Glunt said. “It’s hard to find a place to put on a show that’s accessible to the public, but people can see it from the road and will just turn in sometimes.” The the event is also a charitable one. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Children’s Hospital Foundation at VCU and Virginia Wounded Warriors. Live music will get the attendees’ engines going. The band Ronnie and the Grand
Dukes will perform its signature mix of blues, jazz and rockabilly. Glunt said the fact that these vehicles have been maintained for decades makes it an event that shouldn’t be missed. “Most people have never seen cars like these before,” Glunt said. “It’s amazing workmanship, and you get to see the engineering that people do to them. This country was built on the automobile, so it’s a piece of history, and many of our participants will tell you that they’ve had the same car for several years.” General admission for spectators is free, but donations are encouraged. Day of registration is $20 per car and $25 per vendor. For more information about the Early Bird Rod Run Car Show, visit www.virginiastreetrods.com.
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Rangers from Pocahontas State Park will visit the Central Library from 2 to 3 p.m. to talk about the animals you are likely to see while visiting a Virginia State Park. A live snake, lizard and turtle will be visiting with the rangers. Learn about how animals hibernate, their habitat and their predators in this hands-on program. Registration is recommended. To register or for more information go to library.chesterfield. gov or call 804-751-CCPL. Game On at Your Library will happen 3 to 5 p.m. at the Central Library. Teens can visit the library, play Wii games and hang out with friends. No registration is necessary. Gaming is made possible by the Friends of the Library, who provide all Wii equipment and games. For more information, call 804-751-CCPL.
FRIDAY, JULY 19 The Eagles tribute band Hotel California will play 7 to 10 p.m. as part of the Pocahontas Performances Premier Series. They’ve shared the stage with the Doobie Brothers, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Styx, REO Speedwagon and many others, and have performed in Dubai, Japan, India and throughout North America. Food concessions and adult beverages, with proper ID, are available. Gates open at 6 p.m. Admission will be charged. The concert will be at Pocahontas State Park, which is located at 10301 State Park Road. The Clover Hill Library’s Critics book discussion group will cover “The Year of Magical Thinking” by Joan Didion from 11 a.m. to noon. The library is located at 6701 Deer Run Dr. in Midlothian, and can be reached by calling 804-3188668. Stellaluna Story Time will be presented by Bat World Hampton Roads at the Central Library from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.. After reading Stellaluna, a popular book about a small fruit bat who is raised by birds, the presenter will discuss bats with children. Live bats will be shown, including an African fruit bat just like Stellaluna. The program is for children aged Pre-K through fifth grade. Registration is recommended. To register or for more information, go to library.chesterfield.gov or call
SATURDAY, JULY 20 The third installment of a Teen Studio Anime and Manga class will be offered 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the LaPrade Library. Students will learn to use their characters will learn to tell their stories, from sequencing and position to speech bubbles and text fonts. Artist and illustrator Kelly Nixon will lay it all out. Participants must be 12 to 16 years old, and are encouraged to bring a bag lunch. Registration is required. Register online at library. chesterfield.gov or by calling 804-751-CCPL. Officials from the Chesterfield County Department of Emergency Management will present “It’s Hurricane Season! Are You Prepared?” at the Central Library from 11 a.m. to noon. In this program, intended for adults, locals can learn how to create an emergency communication plan and create an emergency kit, as well as how to find pertinent information during a disaster. Registration is recommended. Register online at library.chesterfield. gov or by calling any branch at 804-751-CCPL The Chesterfield County Department of Parks and Recreation is offering a Webelos Geologist Pin workshop for Cub Scouts who are 9 to 10 years old from 2 to 4 p.m. at Mid-Lothian Mines Park, which is located at 13301 North Woolridge Road. Participants can work toward their Geologist Activity Pin as they conduct scale hardness tests on rocks and learn about geological formations, rock types and coal at the historic mining site. Participation costs $10. To register, call 804-748-1623 and mention course number 27055. For information, e-mail truzzieb@chesterfield.gov. The Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia and Chesterfield County Department of Parks and Recreation will offer an American Heritage merit badge workshop from 10 a.m.to 1 p.m. for boys ages 11 to 17 who are looking to fulfill their merit badge requirements addressing history and cultural heritage. This workshop has prerequisites that will need to be completed in advance. Cost $10 and does not include badge. Program meets at Chester-
field Museum, 6813 Mimms Loop. For details, call Bryan Truzzie, 751-4946 or email truzzieb@chesterfield.gov. Reservations can be made by visiting the Chesterfield Historical Society’s website at www.chesterfieldhistory.com via PayPal.
SUNDAY, JULY 21 The Doobie Brothers, with special guest Lara Johnston, will perform at 6:30 p.m. at Pocahontas State Park, which is located at 10301 State Park Road in Chesterfield. Tickets for general admission (lawn seating) are $30 in advance, $35 at the gate. Gold Circle tickets (reserved seating) are $50 in advance. Gates open at 5 p.m., and music starts at 6:30. Visit www.pocahontaslive.com for tickets, information, and directions. Organist Sumner Jenkins will perform in recital at 4 p.m. at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, which is located at 8706 Quaker Lane in Bon Air. Jenkins’ recital is presented by the Arts at St. Michael’s series, and will highlight the church’s Taylor and Boody Opus 64 pipe organ. Attendees are encouraged to dress casually. No admission will be charged, but donations are requested. For more information, call at 804-272-0992 or visit www.stmichaelsbonair. org.
MONDAY, JULY 22 Early Literacy story times will be offered 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. at the Midlothian, LaPrade and Bon Air libraries, Story times help develop early literacy skills, which enable children to be reading-ready when they enter kindergarten. For more information, call 804-751-CCPL. The Central Library’s Brown Bag Page Turners book discussion group will meet at 1 p.m. to discuss “Lord of the Flies” by William Golding. No registration is required. For more information go to library.chesterfield.gov or call 804-751-CCPL. The library is located at 9501 Lori Road in Chesterfield. Paws to R.E.A.D., which offers individual 20-minute help sessions during which children read to therapy dogs in a quiet space, will be offered at the Clover Hill Library from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Parents can sit in or nearby during the session.
This program is intended for struggling readers. Sign up at the reference desk. Advance registration is recommended. For more information call 804-768-7941. Pajama story times will happen 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. at the Central and Clover Hill libraries. Pajamas and a stuffed animal are options for this early evening library event, aimed at helping develop early literacy skills. For more information, call 804-751CCPL.
TUESDAY, JULY 23 Early Literacy story times will be offered 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. at the Midlothian Library, then 11 to 11:45 a.m. at the Central Library, Story times help develop early literacy skills, which enable children to be reading-ready when they enter kindergarten. For more information, call 804751-CCPL. An informal old-time jam session will be held noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Central Library. County employees and others are welcome to bring an instrument and play along. No registration is required. For more information go to library.chesterfield.gov or call 804-751-CCPL. The library is located at 9501 Lori Road in Chesterfield.
Early Literacy story times will be offered 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. at the Clover Hill Library, then 11 to 11:45 a.m. at the Bon Air Library. Story times help develop early literacy skills, which enable children to be reading-ready when they enter kindergarten. For more information, call 804-751CCPL. Children can read aloud to therapy dogs as part of the Read 2 Rover program 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Clover Hill Library. No registration is required. Caring Canines provides the therapy dogs, who can provide comfort and companionship to help struggling readers feel more comfortable practicing. Call 804-768-7941 for more information.
THURSDAY, JULY 25 The Chesterfield Council on Aging will meet from 9 to 10 a.m. at Lucy Corr Village, which is located at 6800 Lucy Corr Blvd. in Chesterfield. Judy Jones, with Chesterfield County Department of Parks and Recreation, will present a 20-minute overview about the 50+ Active Lifestyles Program. The presentation will be followed by a 40-minute business meeting. For reservations or more information, call 804-768-7878.
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FRIDAY, JULY 26 Children can read aloud to therapy dogs as part of the Read 2 Rover program 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Central Library. No registration is required. Caring Canines provides the therapy dogs, who can provide comfort and companionship to help struggling readers feel more comfortable practicing. Call 804-768-7941 for more information.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 24 The Midlothian Library Book Discussion Book will discuss “The Christopher Killer: A Forensic Mystery by Alane Ferguson. No registration is required. For more information go to library.chesterfield. gov or call 804-751-CCPL. The library is located at 521 Coalfield Road. Day Care story time, specially designed for child care providers, will be offered at the LaPrade Library from 10:30 to 11 a.m. The library is located at 9000 Hull Street Road.
The Seldom Scene, a bluegrass band, will play from 7 to 10 p.m. as part of the Pocahontas Performances Premier Series. Based in Bethesda, Md., The Seldom Scene is regarded as one of the finest and most progressive bluegrass bands. Gates open at 6 p.m., and admission will be charged. The concert will be at Pocahontas State Park, which is located at 10301 State Park Road.
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SATURDAY, JULY 27 Stonehenge Cure Crew will present a Christmas in July Craft Show from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Stonehenge Country Club. Proceeds from the sale of the booths will support the VCU Massey Cancer Center in the fight against breast cancer. Items for sale will include local art, glassware, jewelry, facial products and baked goods. Stonehenge Country Club is located at 1000 Farnham Drive. The entrance is located on Midlothian Turnpike across from the Wal-Mart.
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TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, take some time for quiet contemplation this week. You have a lot of things on your mind and need to work through them before you can focus on other things. GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, you may find yourself on a spending spree and it may be diffi cult to know when to put your credit cards away. Bring a friend along to help you reign in your spending.
CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, with so many big decisions looming on the horizon, you may be thinking of running away from it all. But all of your problems will still be waiting for you when you get back.
LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, a new job may give you a new perspective on life. Make the most of this new perspective and apply it to both the personal and professional parts of your life.
LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, people have been coming at you from all angles and you’re ready for a break. Retreat to a quiet place sometime this week and pamper yourself.
SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, sometimes people just do not get your sense of humor, so don’t be upset if a joke doesn’t garner the laughs you anticipated. Your closest companions will still share a laugh.
VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 A change of scenery breathes new life into your daily routine, Virgo. Although it may be temporary, you will embrace the opportunities to recharge for a while.
SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, you will host a house full of guests this week. This role suits you well, so don’t worry as the party draws closer and the pressure begins to mount.
CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, the final countdown until big changes are in store has begun. Are you ready for all of the things you still have to get done? If not, get busy and enlist a few helpers. AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, you are often supportive of those around you and they appreciate that support. Continue to be a valued friend and confidante, and you’ll be happy you did. PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, you may have to ask for some help this week. Accept this support and recognize it’s necessary to get the job done.
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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, work to strengthen a relationship with a coworker or acquaintance. Developing this reltionship now will bear fruit down the road.
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ROLLING OUT THE RED(SKINS) CARPET BON SECOURS TRAINING FACILITY’S GRAND OPENING PULLS OUT ALL THE STOPS MIKE SCHOEFFEL Sports Writer
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n Monday, July 8 the Bon Secours Redskins Training Facility hosted its grand opening in front of approximately 200 people. The event was a joyous one and featured a host of prominent individuals, some of whom were involved with the project from the start and others whose presence merely added to the sense of grandiosity surrounding the event. One individual who falls into the latter category is Elliot Yamin, a Richmond native and former American Idol fan-favorite. Yamin belted out the lines of the “StarSpangled Banner” with all the vocal vivacity that has made his singing career a success. His performance was punctuated with the arrival of three skydivers, one of whom came in with an enormous American flag whipping in the wind behind him. Legendary Redskins quarterback Joe Theismann was another instantly recognizable face. He – like all of the other big-name individuals – entered the scene from the mouth of a giant inflatable Redskins helmet. Flanked by cheerleaders, Theismann came bursting out of the darkness and, right on cue, struck a healthy Heisman pose that belied his 63 years. On stage, Theismann was seated next to Gov. Bob McDonnell. On the other side of the podium, Richmond City Mayor Dwight Jones and Bon Secours CEO Peter Bernard were amicably paired up. Each man had their turn to speak, and all four echoed a similar sentiment: this facility is a remarkable accomplishment that the surrounding area will profit greatly from it, and travelling to Richmond will be an excellent camaraderiebuilder for this year’s Redskins’ team.
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Clockwise from top left: 1. The stage before the speeches. To the left of the flowers is a signed jersey by Ryan Kerrigan, the Redskins Pro-Bowl linebacker. To the right is a signed jersey of Alfred Morris, the Redskins’ starting runningback. 2. Four members of the Richmond All-City Marching Band wail into their tubas immediately following a speech by Richmond City Mayor Dwight Jones. 3. A skydiver with an American flag in tow descends from the clouds to kick off the grand opening festivities. 4. From left to right: Richmond City Mayor Dwight Jones, Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell, Bon Secours CEO Peter Bernard, and legendary Redskins quarterback Joe Theismann proudly show off two personalized Redskins’ jerseys. 5. The Richmond All-City Marching Band added to the festive ambience throughout the day. 6. Former American Idol contestant and Richmond native Elliot Yamin gave a stirring rendtion of “The Star Spangled Banner” to kick off the day’s events.
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Post 201 wins big over Post 186 Summer’s in frame Post 201 picked up its first run when Nicky Mailo scored on a passed ball. ost 201 had a huge offensive night As well as White was pitching Post 186 and starting pitcher Justin White knew they would have to play small ball to dominated the batters of Post 186 in stay in the game. Matt Miller led off the third a 12-2 win at Baltimore Field Tuesfor Post 186 with a walk and quickly stole day night. The game went just eight innings second. He advanced to third on a ground due to the mercy rule. out and scored one of his team’s two runs on You could see that White would be in full a perfectly executed suicide squeeze by Matt control from the start as he got Post 186 to go Jamery. White was not affected by the run down 1-2-3 in the top of the first. Post 186 and quickly recovered getting Eric Smigo to followed, but their offense would not be held lineout to end the inning. down long. Post 201 was shutout in the bottom of White posted another 1-2-3 inning in the the third and neither team could score in top of the second and in the bottom of the the fourth, but Post 186 took their first and ALEX WINFREE
full swing: Time to get your run on MIKE SCHOEFFEL Sports Writer
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ith Independence Day now in the rear view mirror, summertime has officially reached fifth gear. It’s the season for hamburgers, hot dogs, 95-degree afternoons, poolside meditations and – for the athleticallyinclined individuals out there – a full schedule of 5Ks, 7.4Ks (yes, they exist), 10Ks, marathons, triathlons, Muddy Buddies, Warrior Dashes and many other athletic events peppered across this wild and wonderful Commonwealth known as Ol’ Virginny. Thankfully, all of these events have been consolidated into a single, useful website. Just type “Running in the USA VA” into Google, click on the first link that pops up, and bada-bing: you now have full access to (presumably) every running event taking place in the Commonwealth from the date of your visit until Sept 8. The Richmond area alone is hosting two events in the month of July, starting with the GoRUCK Challenge (which took place on Friday, July 12) and concluding with the Pony Pasture 5K on July 27. But one event that you won’t find on the Running in the USA website is the Great Bull Run, for what may be fairly obvious reason. RUN page 7
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only lead of the game in the top of the fifth after 201’s defense got a little sloppy. After Miller singled, he advanced to second on a wild pitch. Kevin Granger hit what looked to be sure out to center fielder Stibel Aleman, but the ball bounced right out of his glove. Shortstop Paul Wood couldn’t find the handle on Aleman’s throw and Miller came around to score making it a 2-1 game. Hopefully Post 186 savored the moment because they would lose the lead in the bottom of the fifth and never get close to gaining it back. Post 201 exploded in the bottom of the POST page 7
Cosby Defensive RBA SOUTH 12U TEAM Tackle commits to play for UNC ALEX WINFREE Special Correspondent
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osby High School football standout Tyler Powell has given a verbal commitment to attend the University of North Carolina after his high school graduation. The 6-foot-4 260 pound defensive tackle has been terrorizing opposing backfields since he started playing football. He garnered First Powell Team All-Metro honors in 2012 after making 42 tackles, including 13.5 for losses and two sacks. He was also named First Team All-District and First Team All-Region and was named to the AAA Honorable Mention All-State team. Virginia Preps also POWELL page 7
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he above members of the RBA South 12U travel team (Midlothian) recently traveled to Cooperstown, NY to compete against 104 teams from across the United States and one from Canada. They entered the tournament as the 56th seed and ended up tied for fifth. Each of the 12 players hit at least one home run, with a total of 50 home runs in 12 games. Logan amiss hit 11 home runs and Hunter Andrews added 10. Casey Green, ace of the pitching staff, threw a perfect game.
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Girls lacrosse team has winning habit two of the past three seasons. Not bad for a program that was f you attend a Midlothian girls founded as recently as 2008. club lacrosse game and happen to “Our program started with a numoverhear the entire team convers- ber of young players who have now ing in a cockney accent, try not to played together for several years,” said be alarmed. coach Henneberry. “The core group of No, co-coaches John Henneberry girls has improved year after year and and Devoe Reagan haven’t been rewe have been fortunate to have several cruiting players from across the pond. new girls join us every year.” And no, there isn’t a single British Coach Henneberry is a relatively player on the roster. recent addition to the program as well. It’s just a habit that some of the girls His first role with the team came in picked up, seemingly out of the blue, 2012, when he became assistant coach that ended up encompassing the entire underneath Reagan. team. He was named co-head coach with “It started with a few of them early Reagan this past season, a position that in the season and steadily spread to he had very little trouble adjusting to, most of the team,” said coach Henneif you take the impressive final record berry. “At times it was very challenging of 14-2 as evidence. to be focused and serious when a girl It’s the best record in the history of who barely talks all year answers you in the program. a British accent!” “We had a very eclectic mix of girls Another habit the girls of on this year’s team,” said Henneberry. Midlothian lacrosse have adopted is “They ranged from girls who have winning. Over the past three seasons, played lacrosse for 6-7 years to girls they’ve compiled an impressive 38-9 who had never picked up a stick.” record on their way to three consecu“We had very good leadership from tive Virginia State Club Lacrosse titles. our captains – Ally Beams, Kelly Regan, They’ve also won the Greater RichSophia Richie and Casey Regan ,” he mond Lacrosse League championship added. “But throughout the season
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POST from 6 fifth scoring six runs. Stuart Brown led off the inning and looked to have a sure double to center field, but Smigo made a great leaping catch on the warning track to rob him of extra bases. Colin Lawless picked him up by singling to right field, then stealing second and Nicky Mailo reached after he was hit by a pitch. Stibel Aleman more than made up for his error, by driving a double into the left center gap scoring Lawless and advancing Mailo to third. Vinnie Pasquantino grounded out, but Mailo came in to score giving Post 201 a 3-2 lead. Austin Anderson kept the rally going with an RBI single down the third base line. Paul Wood singled and Kelvin Marte drew a walk to load the bases. Post 201 got some help from the defense to score their fifth run. Mac Caples hit a grounder to shortstop Tanner Fuller, but he bobbled it allowing Anderson and reloading the bases. Brown made Post 186 pay for the mistake driving a double to left field to add two more runs. By the end of the inning, the damage had been done and Post 201 had a 7-2 lead.
POWELL from 6 named him to their underclassmen AllState team. He has seen time at Cosby across both the offensive and defensive lines, as well as linebacker. At UNC he will play weak-side defensive tackle and defensive end. Powell started playing football about 10 years ago and it immediately became apparent he would be a differencemaker on the gridiron. When he was just 9 years old he won a Chesterfield Quarterback League (CQL) Super Bowl and anchored a defense that did not allow a single point all season. Since then he has developed into one of the best high school football players in the state and his 20 scholarship offers reflect that. Before committing to UNC he received offers from college football power houses such as West Virginia,
many other girls stepped up and became leaders as well.” “Stepping up” became a recurring theme throughout the season for Henneberry and Reagan’s crew, and it happened to crop up in the biggest game of the year: the state title match against their bitter rivals, the Atlee Raiders. Midlothian and Atlee had already met three times before the state championship bout, with the Raiders coming out on top in two of those contests. So Henneberry and Reagan were well aware that it would take a complete team effort to come out the other side as state champions. “The girls went into that game motivated to play their best lacrosse, and that’s exactly what they did,” said coach Henneberry. “Of course I was happy that we won the tournament, but I was more proud of how hard the girls played and how they pulled everything together that we had worked on in practice. “Even if we hadn’t won that game, we could say that we played our best lacrosse of the season,” he added. As the team might say: Bloody brilliant, dear chap.
White continued to impress on the mound posting another zero in the top of the sixth. Post 201 added two more in the bottom of the inning to make it a 9-2 lead. Nicky Mailo led off with a walk. Pinch hitter Luke Rodgers was hit by a pitch and he a Mailo executed a perfect double steal to reach second and third. Anderson then drove in Mailo with a single up the middle and Rodgers advanced to third, then scored on a balk. White wouldn’t have in mercy on Post 186’s hitters and posted another scoreless frame in the top of the seventh. In the bottom of the inning, Mac Caples led off with a walk then scored on a towering homer to right field by Brown making it an 11-2 game, just one run from the mercy rule. Post 201 couldn’t add another in the inning, however, so the blowout continued. With the big lead, Coach Bryan Hannum decided to give White the rest of the night off and turned to Cody Mann in the top of the eighth. He was equally impressive in his one inning of work, especially considering it was just his second pitching appearance of the
year. He showed good command of his pitches and quickly got a pop out, fly out and a strike out. Brown continued his hot hitting in the bottom of the eighth and put the final dagger into Post 186 with a “walk-off ” double. I put that in quotes because it wasn’t the true game winning run, but it did deliver a 10-run lead which entails the end of the game after five innings. Coach Bryan Hannum was more than happy with his team’s performance. “Tonight was great,” he said. “After a real slow start to the season we are really coming together as a team and it’s been a lot of fun.” He was especially pleased with Justin White’s performance. “Justin White was unbelievable tonight. To go seven innings and only give up a couple hits and one walk is awesome.” He feels that this is one of the best team’s Post 201 has fielded in a long time and is excited to see what they can do the rest of the way. “The team is really clicking and there’s no reason we can’t make a run in the playoffs for the first time in a while,” he said.
Michigan State, Florida State and Ohio State among many others. “I picked UNC because it is the best fit for me,” Powell said. He says it was his dream school from the beginning of the recruiting process, which started for him after his sophomore season. “It is a phenomenal academic institution, it has a close proximity to home and they are a competitor for an ACC championship each year,” he said. Powell credits his former teammates Julius Moore (Elon) and C.J. Stancil (Buffalo) for helping him out with the recruiting process. He also said Clover Hill High School alumnus Joel Caleb (Virginia Tech) was helpful as well. “The most common advice I received from those guys I talked to was to just find the best fit for me,” he said. Powell also said Cosby football coach Pete Mustachio, who played at Richmond,
was very helpful with the process as well. He has to give the most credit to his father, however. “My dad has been by my side since I began playing football and I would not be where I am today without his help and encouragement,” Powell said. He has been humbled by the opportunity to play Division I football. “I just need to approach each day with the mindset that I have a rare opportunity that is given only to a select few,” he said. “I need to work as hard as I possibly can to make the most of the opportunity.” Although he has already received his offer to continue playing football collegiately, Powell says he has more to achieve at Cosby. He says he would like nothing more than to end his senior season with a state championship.
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The GBR arrives at the Virginia Motorsports Park (Petersburg) on Aug. 24 and promises to be the most dangerous running event in the state of Virginia this summer. Aside from the fact that it’s guaranteed to shoot your adrenaline level to an all-time high, it also holds the unique distinction of being the only competition that could end with somebody getting gored by a muscled beast weighing in at more than half-a-ton. Carpe diem! The GBR website guarantees that all participants will receive the following gifts after the completion of the race: Access to the day-long festival featuring great bands, tasty food, fun games and cold beer. One Great Bull Run t-shirt. One Great Bull Run bandana. One beer. What the website fails to mention is that all of these incentives depend on whether the participant actually survives the run. A dead man has absolutely no use for a cold beer. (The same cannot be said for a mildly injured man.) But if shelling out $60 to risk serious injury doesn’t quite fit on your weekend todo list, do not fret. There are less costly options out there that don’t threaten severe bodily harm. One of these
options involves red fruit. The Tomato Royale, like the GBR, takes place at Virginia Motorsports Park but – unlike the GBR – does not pose the risk of being trampled by an animal with enough power in its hind legs to shatter a shin bone. Worst case scenario, you may get a splash of tomato juice in your eye. That’s no biggie compared to a puncture wound, and seems like a small price to pay for getting a chance to pelt strangers with soft fruit. If you happened to do that in the village of Powhatan in the middle of a Wednesday afternoon, it’d be called a “crime,” or whatever, and you would quickly be escorted to the nearest police station. But, if you do it at an officially sanctioned event, at a place where everyone is committing tomato assault, it’s hailed as harmless recreation. But I digress. If you take nothing else from this column, let it be that there are plenty of options out there if you are looking to get involved in some positive summertime activities. If you feel the need to risk life and limb, I suggest the GBR. I’m strongly considering signing up for it myself. But if you’re looking for something a bit less abrasive, try a 5 or 10K (or 7.4K, if you can find one) on for size. You will feel a great sense of accomplishment afterward.
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