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Food drive nets loads for FeedMore CONTRIBUTED REPORT
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een volunteers and Chesterfield County employees helped representatives from FeedMore, Central Virginia’s Food Bank, load more than 2,570 pounds of food donated by county employees and visitors to the county’s government complex on July 17. The load-up happened at the Trinity building on Ironbridge Road, part of the Chesterfield County government complex. According to statistics provided by FeedMore, 206,770 people in the Central Virginia area aren’t always sure where they’ll find their next meal. In Chesterfield County, 29,550 people are classified
as “food insecure,” including 9,360 children. That’s 9.4 percent of the population and 11.4 percent of children. FeedMore’s programs – the Central Virginia Food Bank, Meals on Wheels and the Community Kitchen – provide hunger-relief solutions for our region’s most vulnerable populations – food-insecure children, struggling families, the disabled and homebound seniors. FeedMore serves Central Virginia’s 31 counties and five cities, ranging from rural and suburban to urban localities, distributing nearly 83,000 of food each day to nearly 400 partner agencies. For more information about Feedmore, visit www. feedmore.org.
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Despite soaring temperatures and high humidity, county youths helped FeedMore truck driver Mike Ward and county employee Eric Williams load more than 2,500 pounds of food donated by Chesterfield County employees on July 17. Shown at left, young volunteers included, front row, left to right, Dante Wilkes, 17; Gypsy Moczo, 17; Damonye Anderson, 17; and Cristian Montoya, 16; and back row, left to right, Ricky Velez, 15; and Thorton Carter, 17. Jack Glass, 17, is not pictured. At right, Eric Williams and Dante Wilkes, 17, help load the donated food.
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et ready for good oldfashioned summer fun as neighborhoods across the county participate in the 30th annual National Night Out, set for 6 to 10 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 6. th That night, residents here and across the nation are asked to lock their doors, turn on outside lights and spend the evening outside with neighbors and police. Neighborhoods throughout Chesterfield will host a variety of special events, including block parties, cookouts, visits from police and more. Hosts who registered events before July 31 were able to request visits from
McGruff the crime dog and police department members. National Night Out is designed to heighten crime and drug-prevention awareness, develop and strengthen partnerships between police and residents and generate support for anti-crime programs, such as Neighborhood Watch, Crime Solvers and Business Watch. For more information on National Night Out, or how to establish a Neighborhood Watch program in your area, contact Cpl. Scott Gordon at 706-2662 or gordonks@chesterfield. gov.
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30 Annual National Night Out Tuesday, Aug. 6 6 to 10 p.m.
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Chesterfield County residents like Darby Alexandra Gordon, shown here with her dad, Chesterfield Police Corporal Scott Gordon, will take to the streets to celebrate National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 6.
Dark Star Orchestra to light up Pocahontas State Park BY KOREY HUGHES Special Correspondent
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he Grateful Dead no longer exists, but the band maintains a fervent following nationwide. Soon, its music will be heard by local devotees when Dark Star Orchestra comes to the Heritage Amphitheater at Pocahontas State Park. The all-ages show will kick off at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 3 at the park, which is located at 10301 State Park Road in Chesterfield. Dark Star Orchestra, a Grateful Dead tribute band, has been touring nationally for more than 15 years. The show is part of the ongoing Pocahontas Live concert series, and the act comes to Pocahontas State Park courtesy of the Virginia Museum of Radio Entertainment. Chris Gowin, executive director of the Virginia Museum of Radio Entertainment, said his organization helps to bring big name acts DARK page 3
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Dark Star Orchestra, a Grateful Dead tribute band, will play at Pocahontas State Park on Saturday, Aug. 3 as part of the park’s summer concert series.
ike other agencies across the state, the Chesterfield-Colonial Heights Department of Social Services has dozens of children in the system who are eagerly awaiting homes. Across Virginia, departments of social services are working to meet a challenge by Gov. Bob McDonnell to match 1,000 children in foster care with 1,000 families — an initiative that’s been named Virginia Adopts. “Of the 4,000 children in Virginia’s foster care system, about 1,000 children are ready for, and eagerly awaiting, adoption,” McDonnell said. “Each of these children deserves a secure, stable home environment. Together, we can help these children find loving families and make Virginia a better place.” According to Kiva Rogers, Chesterfield-Colonial Heights’ assistant director of family services, nine of those children, ranging in age from 6 to 17, are local. In total, 76 children, infant to 20 years old, are in the Chesterfield-Colonial Heights foster care system. Last year, Chesterfield-Colonial Heights finalized 13 adoptions. Potential adoptive parents aren’t the department’s only need, Rogers noted. The department, which has 35 families on its books who are willing to house children, needs more foster homes. Some parents considering foster care, adoption or both may be deterred by myths about the kind of children who need homes, Rogers said. “I would encourage folks to do the research. Find out the types of children who are waiting, or connect with another foster parent to get perspective,” Rogers said. “Take it a step further – ask.” Families that can take in sibling groups, teens and children with special needs are the ChesterfieldColonial Heights department’s greatest need, Rogers added. ADOPTS page 4
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s families head out to buy school supplies taxfree this weekend, Chesterfield Towne Center aims to keep them entertained. The mall is planning its first annual FamilyFest from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, with displays and festivities throughout the entire mall, including a sing-
ing competition. According to Kelly Wilkes, the mall’s marketing manager, FamilyFest will feature fashion shows, product demonstrations, interactive events, food sampling, vehicle displays, discounts and special offers. At least 40 businesses from the Richmond area will participate. During the afternoon, con-
testants will vie for the top spot in The Singing Voice, a local vocal competition put on by 98.9 Liberty, Big Oldies 107.3 and 93.1 the Wolf. The radio sta-
tions accepted submitted videos of listeners singing, then posted those videos for community votes. Voting closed in mid-July, and the top 10 contestants were asked to perform karaoke pieces during FamilyFest. The singing starts at 4 p.m. Contestants in The Singing Voice will be competing for a prize package that includes a re-
cording session at Studio Center, a studio rock star makeover, a photo shoot by a local photographer, limo service, dinner at Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse and a Chesterfield Towne Center gift card, Wilkes said. FamilyFest festivities are free and open to the public. The mall is located at 11500 Midlothian Turnpike in Richmond.
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A free Irish dancing class will be offered noon to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, at the Heart of Ireland Dance School, which is located at 14257 Midlothian Turnpike in Midlothian. The class is open to all ages, but advance registration is required. Register at www.HeartofIrelandSchool.com or call 804-464-8190. The school will also hold a summer dance camp Aug. 12-15, 10 a.m. to noon each day, for beginners ages 7 and up. Tuition and fees will cost $125. Registration is required by Thursday, Aug. 8, and can be completed online at www.HeartofIrelandSchool.com or by calling 804464-8190.
A new fitness facility that promises fast-paced, individualized workouts is open for business. Started in 2007 by Shannon Hudson, the current IKF Light Middleweight Kickboxing Champion of the world, 9Round gyms offer trainerled, 30 minute workouts without class times. A new 9Round fitness facility located in the Deer Run Shopping Center opened on June 13, but will have its official grand opening on Saturday, Aug. 3, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jack Lauterback from 103.7 The River’s Morning Show will be broadcasting live and the celebration will include free food, giveaways, special appearances by Rodney the Ram, VCU’s mascot and Nutzy, from the Flying Squirrels. 9Round will offer special membership prices during the festivities. In 2008, there was only one 9Round location. At the end of 2012, there were
38 9Round gyms open, and today, there are 61 operating in 18 states. 9Round Richmond is owned by Virginia attorney Phil Evans, and will be managed by Richmond fitness facility veteran Mark Wood. “I was a 9Round customer for two years before I even thought about buying one,” Evans said. Wood, who has been in the fitness industry for over 20 years, was skeptical at first. “I couldn’t believe the average soccer mom would want to put on boxing gloves and punch and kick the pounds off,, but once I saw it, I got it. There are no class times, the workout can be tailored to any fitness level, a trainer is always there to work with you, it’s fun and it’s not intimidating. No wonder approximately 70% of 9Round customers are female.” For more information, contact Mark Wood at 864-404-2HIT (2448) or markwood@9round.com.
Back to School bash celebrates tax free weekend Gordon said. Gordon also noted that the event coinoungsters might be glum becides with the August Sales Tax Holiday, cause the summer season ends which will be observed throughout Virsoon, but a Back to School Bash ginia from Friday, Aug. 2 through Sunday, that set for 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Aug. 4. Saturday, Aug. 3 at Westchester Com“During this three-day period, purmons Shopping Center aims to get them chases of qualifying school supplies selling amped about the upcoming school year. for $20 or less per item, and purchases of The event will get underway at Westches- qualifying clothing and footwear selling ter Commons Shopping Center, which for $100 or less per item will be exempt is located at Route 288 and Midlothian from sales tax,” Gordon said. “Retailers Turnpike in Midlothian, from 11 a.m. to may also choose to absorb the tax on other 1 p.m. items during the holiday period, but they Julie Gordon, marketing and center are responsible for paying the tax on those manager for Westchester Commons Shop- items to the Department of Taxation.” ping Center and Zaremba Metropolitan Many Back-to-School Bash activities Midlothian, LLC, said the event is about will take place along Main Street between fun and shopping. Gold’s Gym and Regal Cinemas, centered “Westchester Commons wants to in front of Breathe Easy Salt Spa. celebrate the summer and get students Radio station Q-94’s promotional street excited about the coming school year,” crew will be on site from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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to play popular tunes and give away prizes to participants. Parrots of Paradise will be on hand to showcase an assortment of its parrots. An assortment of Westchester Commons Shopping Center retailers will sponsor tables along Main Street. Many of them will offer discounts and more chances to win prizes. Kumon, an after-school learning program that helps students from preschool to 12th grade with math and reading, will offer $25 off registrations and free testing. Guests can also register to win two free registrations from Kumon. The first 100 children ages 10 and under will receive a free Webkinz stuffed animal toy courtesy of Accents! For You and Your Home. The second group of 100 children ages 10 and under will receive a goodie bag filled with items from various Westchester Commons retailers.
Participants also can register to win other prizes including a $100 Target gift card, gift cards from Sweet Frog and dinner for four at Noodles. CiCi’s Pizza will sell pizza slices for $1 each. Last, but not least, the Chick-Fil-A Cow will walk around to meet and greet guests. Gordon also said a sidewalk sale will happen throughout Westchester Commons from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Accents! will feature a large assortment of retired Vera Bradley at 50 percent off as well as many other discontinued lines including comforters. For more information about the Westchester Commons Back-to-School Bash, visit www.westchester-commons.net, the Westchester Commons Facebook page or @WCCommons on Twitter. For more information about the August Sales Tax Holiday, visit www.tax.virginia.gov.
American Heritage merit badge workshop planned CONTRIBUTED REPORT
An American Heritage merit badge workshop will be held on Saturday, Aug. 3 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., courtesy of the Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia and the Chesterfield County Department of Parks and Recreation. The workshop is geared for boys ages 11 to 17 looking
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Cesar G. Rivera of Chesterfield was among 38 teenagers from across the state who recently graduated from the Junior Law Cadet Program, which is co-sponsored by the Virginia State Police and the American Legion. Students got their graduation certificates July 19 at the Virginia State Police Academy in Chesterfield County during
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Friday afternoon’s ceremony. The 24th annual Junior Law Cadet program was a weeklong training course for high school students who have completed their junior year. Cadets experience a life similar to a trooper-in-training, complete with daily room inspections and instruction by state police troopers on department operations, crime scene investigations, officer survival,
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Swift Creek Middle School getting ready for new year Along with fresh facilities, students will be greeted by new faces when they return to school this fall. New staff members who will be welcomed to the school include Nikki Carroll, Latin; Allison Cobwell, orchestra; Robin Dodd, counseling coordinator; Mary Gattermeir, math department leader; Erica Guzman, Spanish; Jonathan Kutis, Language Arts; Richard Lane, math; Courtney Moorefield, language arts; Crystal Powell, special education; Molly Tucker, language arts; Erin VerhelstWagner, social studies; Heidi Williams, math; and Meagan Wright, math.
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Swift Creek Middle School is gearing up for students’ return with improvements and several new faces. The school division has painted 18 rooms and the school’s hallways, and has cleaned baseboard tile that was nearly black from years of wax and dirt. Student restrooms are undergoing renovation that will include the installation of new sinks, toilets and floors. Lockers will also be repainted, brightening the halls. School officials have expressed praise for the hard work, and particularly for the efforts of custodians.
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Dark Star Orchestra, a Grateful Dead tribute band, has been touring nationally for more than 15 years.
original Grateful Dead members Phil Lesh and Bob Weir, Dark Star Orchestra continues to thrive and find new fans. According to the band’s website, its biggest draw is that the performers strive to recreate the live experience of the Dead’s shows. As one might expect, Dark Star Orchestra’s set list draws from an extensive catalog of classics. Saturday’s performance is notable for another reason, organizers said. “This is an exciting concert for Virginia State Parks because it is part of the America State Parks’ Youth Ambassadors Summit that will be held at the park that weekend,� Zoe Rogers, visitor service specialist for Virginia State Parks District 4, said. According to Gowin, a band like Dark Star Orchestra is a perfect fit for participants at the America’s State Parks’ Youth Ambassadors Summit and for the park’s other patrons alike. “Bands like Dark Star
Orchestra promote the love of good music,� Gowin said. “The sound and image promote a natural love for the environment, and Pocahontas State Park is a perfect fit.� “The fans enjoy camping, hiking, biking and trail riding as a part of their everyday plan. We felt it was important to make sure that Pocahontas Sate Park would benefit from the increased visitation and visibility that fans of Dark Star Orchestra would promote.� Gowin said the Heritage Amphitheater is a great location for this type of concert. “In my humble opinion, it is one of the best venues in the state,� Gowin said. “It offers a wonderful sloping hill, a natural amphitheater, creating a wonderful view of the stage for every patron.� Tickets are $16.50 in advance and $20 at the gate. For more information about Dark Star Orchestra’s performance and others in the Pocahontas Live concert
series, call 804-794-6700 or visit www.pocahontaslive. com. For more information about the Virginia Museum of Radio Entertainment, visit www.vmre.org.
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23112 July 20 13600 block of Genito Road Currency and miscellaneous items were stolen from a victim’s unattended vehicle.
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s the Whitey Bulger trial drags on after weeks of colorful testimony, it becomes more evident that Bulger was one of the most famous criminals in America who almost got away with it. But, Richmond has its own version of Top 10 fugitives on the run. It’s a part of the city’s history that is almost forgotten, but still represents one of the most notorious local cases that quickly became national news. Before Richmond approved liquor by the drink in 1968, the city’s bar scene was virtually non-existent. Throughout the 1970s, an emergence of bars popped up in the Richmond area, many of them located downtown and in the fan. At the end of that first wave of bars, a number of gay establishments opened in various locations but were controlled by two major factions. Leo Koury, a Richmond businessman who owned several bars serving the city’s gay community, saw the competition as a threat. The warring factions carried out sporadic violence on one another complete with saloon type shootouts, ordered repercussions and even murder. In 1978, Koury was indicted on two counts of murder, one involving the killing of a bouncer at a gay establishment and another resulting from a shooting at a rival bar. The charges had a rippling effect on the gay club community, and places like the Cha Cha Palace and The Dial Tone took their places in national headlines.
The FBI placed Koury on its 10 Most Wanted List in 1979, but they never found the elusive fugitive. Like most good crime dramas, this one featured a dogged FBI agent who never stopped looking for Koury. Jack Colwell, now retired, chased Koury for years on an escapade that took him to Lebanon, South America and various locations across the United States. Whether he ever got close to Koury is unknown, but the once Fan League umpire skipped town with a reported $1 million in cash stored in the trunk of his car so he had the means to make the chase interesting -- and elusive. Years into the case, Colwell got word that one of his friends wanted to talk. Just like a Hollywood mystery, the agent was too late and the would-be informant died of a self-inflicted gunshot. Colwell chased Leo for decades, but never caught him. Father Time finally did. In 1991 a man called William Biddle checked himself into a San Diego hospital. Hours later the man was dead from a brain hemorrhage. After an anonymous tip alerted authorities, they discovered the man who had spent more time on their most wanted list than any other criminal, Leo Koury was, in fact, the deceased William Biddle. Where Koury had been or what he’d been doing for more than a decade is still the subject of debate, but it wasn’t a glamorous life for the once famous club owner. As for the million bucks, they never found a cent.
13900 block of St Francis Blvd. Unknown suspect/s entered a building and damaged the interior. At the time, nothing has been reported stolen.
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he Chesterfield County Department of Parks and Recreation is offering a series of paddling programs this summer. From family trips to nature excursions, there are programs for beginners and more experienced kayakers. Register for programs at least one week in advance by calling 804-748-1623. For details, call Mark Battista, 318-8735.
is home to the herons? Which one is a haven for young deer? Which island is home for osprey? Paddle the Tidal Lagoon to explore the various islands. Graveyard Paddle will be led on Friday, Aug. 23, from 5 to 8 p.m. Explore and learn how the Tidal Lagoon was formed by padding to the old sunken tugboat and the
Look for eastern tiger and zebra swallowtails, skippers, whitetails and eastern pondhawks. Nets and cages will be provided. This program is for children aged 5 to 12 years.
Sunset Paddle Paddle and ride with the high tide to explore the tidal lagoon at the Dutch Gap Conservation Area from 5 to
Friday Family Kayak Tours Children aged 7 and older can experience kayaking and explore nature with their families. Single and tandem sit-on-top kayaks are available. This program will review basic paddling skills and provide a chance to paddle and explore the tidal lagoon. An adult must accompany and participate with child. Paddling time is approximately 2 hours. All programs meet at Henricus Visitor Center. The fee is $13 per person.
8:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 10. Paddle into the Graveyard, through the Dawn Discoveries wetlands, and finally Butterflies and into the Labyrinth. Find Dragonflies will depart out how the lagoon was at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, created, discover where Aug. 6. Roam the fields the cypress trees grow, and waterways with the and learn what creatures Exploring Islands will naturalist to discover the live there. Minimum age be offered Friday, Aug. 9, colorful world of butis 10. An adult must ac5 to 8 p.m. Which island terflies and dragonflies. company children aged
Cub Scouts looking to earn their geology pin can participate in a geology pin workshop, Saturday, Aug. 3, 2 to 4 p.m., at Mid-Lothian Mines Park. In the workshop, which is offered by the Chesterfield County Department
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4300 block of Kalanchoe Drive Unknown suspect/s kicked in the rear door at a residence and stole firearms and electronic items. 3700 block of Harvette Drive Unknown suspects used a brick to shatter a front glass door to gain entry to a residence and stole currency and electronics.
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4400 block of Shoremeade Road Unknown suspect/s pried open a rear door and forced entry into a residence.
2700 block of Mistwood Forest Dr. A victim returned to a house to find a screen door to the rear deck damaged. No entry was gained.
6200 block of Manuel Court Unknown suspect/s entered a residence, possibly forcing entry through the front door. Consumable goods were reported stolen.
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23235 July 16 1100 block of Courthouse Road Property was removed from school bus while it was parked at a parking lot/garage. 3200 block of Meadowdale Blvd. Unknown suspects siphoned gas from one vehicle and attempted to take gas from another at a residence.
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4200 block of Hickory Road A suspect was observed inside a victim’s vehicle, rummaging through the interior. Miscellaneous were reported stolen.
20400 block of Woodpecker Road Multiple vehicles in a residential area were rummaged through and attempts were made by unknown suspect/s to steal stereo equipment.
23831 July 21 14000 block of Drumvale Drive Unknown suspect/s forced open a door and gained entry into a victim’s trailer.
July 22 12100 block of Winfree Street An unknown suspect removed property from the bed of a victim’s truck.
23832 July 19 9500 block of Riddle Road Unknown suspect/s forced entry into a victim’s residence through a side door and stole firearms and miscellaneous items.
23834 July 9 16200 block of Happy Hill Road Miscellaneous items were stolen from a victim’s tractor and stump grinder at a residence.
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2600 block of Mangowood Drive A vehicle was vandalized at a parking lot/garage.
Paddle with the naturalist to explore and discover the Dutch Gap Conservation Area from 5 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 24. Paddle to the Graveyard, islands and the Labyrinth. Search for great blues, bald eagles, osprey, and other denizens of the tidal lagoon. Paddling time is approximately two hours. The fee is $18 per person. Start your trip at the peninsula in the Dutch Gap Conservation Area at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 17. Paddle across the tidal lagoon and down the channel. Next, portage your boat an easy 50 feet, and then paddle with the high tide into the tidal marsh. Search for osprey, herons and green tree frogs. Observe pickerelweed, swamp rose and yellow pond-lily. Minimum age is 12. An adult must accompany children aged 12 to 14. Paddling time is approximately three hours. The fee is $18 per person.
Registration and payment is required for this workshop in advance. For more information, call Bryan Truzzie, 804-751-4946, or email truzzieb@chesterfield. gov. To register, call 804-748-1623. Mid-Lothian Mines Park is located at 13301 North Woolridge Road.
500 block of Coralberry Drive An unknown suspect entered a victim’s garage. Miscellaneous items were reported stolen.
23237 July 19 7500 Iron Bridge Road Unknown suspect/s attempted to
23836 July 17 12700 block of Old Stage Road Property was stolen from a victim’s work truck in the parking lot of a hotel.
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U.S. Rep. J. Randy Forbes, R-4th, is hosting a job fair from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 7 in Chesterfield at Lloyd C. Bird High School. The event is free and open to all Fourth District constituents who are interested in learning about available jobs with area businesses. In addition to meeting with area businesses, attendees will have the opportunity to meet with experts on resume writing, interviewing, and job searching. “My hope is for these events to
ADOPTS from page 1 Rogers encourages possible adoptive or foster parents to visit www.adoptuskids.org to see the faces of local children who need a home. “If you’ve ever thought about adopting a child, please consider one of the children right here in our community,” Marsha Sharpe, director of the Chesterfield-Colonial Heights Department of Social Services, said. “These children may enrich your life as much as you do theirs.” Prospective parents undergo
serve as a catalyst for employers and potential employees to form constructive relationships and to learn about the opportunities available in our region and in the Fourth Congressional District,” Forbes said. Registration for attendees is required, and can be completed online at http://forbeschesterfieldjobsfair.eventbrite.com. Attendees should be prepared to bring their resumes and letters of reference. The school is located at 10301 Courthouse Road in Chesterfield.
background checks, home studies and other investigation, and must sign a pledge against using corporal punishment, Rogers noted. For more information about children in our community who need families, call Lindsay Britt at 804-717-6391. For general information about the adoption initiative, visit VirginiaAdopts. Virginia.gov, or call the Adoption Hotline at 800-Do-Adopt. Information is also available on Twitter @ VirginiaAdopts or on Facebook at Virginia Adopts.
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11100 block of Robious Road A moped was reported stolen from the driveway of a residence.
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7500 block of Upton Road Maltreatment of/cruelty to an animal was reported at a residence.
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7700 block of Belasco Drive Unknown suspect/s gained entry into a victim’s apartment. No signs of forced entry were noted. Electron- July 16 ics and other miscellaneous items 3600 block of Dupuy Road were reported stolen. Unknown suspect/s entered a residence through a window. Electronics were reported stolen.
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oving can be hard on any kid who is about to enter his freshman year of high school. Moving to an entire different country, now that’s a whole different story. Midlothian soccer standout Finnlay Wyatt came to America from Sheffield, England after his dad secured a business opportunity. The move came as quite a shock for Wyatt. “Although the language is the same, pretty much everything is a little bit different,” he said. One thing that isn’t different, however, is soccer and Wyatt, a midfielder, immediately shined at Midlothian. He started playing at the age of six and took interest in the game after watching his brother. “I desperately wanted to join my brother’s team,” he recalled. He soon developed into a star on the soccer field in England playing for a couple of English soccer academy teams before he is his family relocated to America. Once in America, he joined up with the Richmond Kickers. He played for the Elite, Academy and even joined in with some pro team scrimmages. He says his best soccer moment came with the Kickers. “My favorite soccer moment was beating and scoring in an Academy game against D.C. United,” he said. At Midlothian he was named second team all-district his freshman year and first team all-district his sophomore year. He soared to higher levels as a junior being named the Richmond Times-Dispatch All-Metro Player of the Year after scoring 14 goals and dishing out 17 assists. He was
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Members of the West Raleigh team hoist the Mexican flag during team Mexico’s stunning rally against the Philippines.
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A host of swimmers prepare to enter the water moments before the 7 a.m. starting buzzer sounded.
Bronco 11 World Series full of big league enthusiasm MIKE SCHOEFFEL
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‘I Love the Tavern Triathlon’ brings out dedicated athletes Matt Cannon, who finished 13th in the swimming portion in the 25-29 year old male group, exits the James River and heads for his bike. Below, Robert Woods, who finished 8th in the biking portion in the 4044 year old male group, takes the first turn in the course in a futuristic-looking helmet.
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While the majority of Midlothian residents were sleeping last Sunday morning, a dedicated group of athletes – or triathletes, if you prefer the term – descended upon James River High school for the ultimate wake-up call. The I Love the Tavern Triathlon, which officially got under way at the rosy hour of 7 a.m. on Saturday morning, was composed of a 650-meter swim, an 18-mile bike ride and – to wrap the whole thing up – a 5K run. You know, just for fun. The main sponsor for the event was The Tavern, a restaurant located on Patterson Avenue in Richmond. This year’s race marked the seventh consecutive year that The Tavern has sponsored the event. The triathlon began with a 650meter swim in the James River (which is about 3/10th of a mile, for those unfamiliar with the metric system) and continued with an 18.8 mile bike course which headed west toward neighboring Powhatan. Bikers took a left on Manakintown Ferry Road, where they faced a “substantial hill” with an elevation change of approximately 194 feet. The 1.7 mile hill was
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arry Daniel Park may not be Howard J. Lamade Field in Williamsport, but you would have been hard-pressed to tell the difference during the Bronco 11 World Series tournament last weekend. As it happened, Harry Daniel Park – located just off Iron Bridge Road – played host to a four-day tournament that featured 8 teams, 3 of which hailed from other countries. Teams came from Panama, Mexico, Philippines, Indiana, Texas, California, North Carolina, and, lastly, the host team – Virginia. Incredibly, it was the host team from Virginia – the CBC All-Stars, who featured two players from Midlothian – that ultimately captured the World Series title. They defeated California (Torrance) by a score of 14-13 in the championship game. If there was a prize for most spirited fanbase, though, it would have undoubtedly gone to the Philippines, who SERIES page 7
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by far the most difficult one of the course, and after the bikers successfully made their way up it they did a U-turn, held their breaths, and went flying back down the thing towards Robious Road. After the bike course, the triathletes took part in a 5K run through trails in Robious Landing Park along the James River. Racers had the option of traversing the triathlon alone, or as part of a relay team. West End Justin Brown
Post 201 baseball players have a serious funny bone MIKE SCHOEFFEL Sports Writer
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The CBC (Chesterfield Baseball Club) recently took home the Mustang-9 South Region championship in High Point, N.C. The tournament, which took place from July 5-7, saw CBC lose their first round game to Huntersville, but go on to outscore their opponents 66-18 over the final four games to secure the South Region crown. Players on the team are (alphabetical order): Anthony Brunelli, Jamie Fiacco, Josiah Harrison, Peyton Jones, Dylan Jones, Brandon Lyman, Travis Moore, Camden Nuckols, Thomas Robinson, Dean Runyon, and Clay Scott. Head coach: Bryan Jones. Assistant coaches: John Brunelli and Tommy Nuckols.
f you’re going to play baseball, you have to have a sense of humor. There’s no two ways about that. Major League history is littered with guys who were just a little bit off center, guys who knew the value of keeping things lighthearted and playful. When you’re playing a game in which failure is the norm – and spending day after day after day with the same group of goofballs – sometimes the best remedy is to just sit back and have a hearty chuckle, or pull a prank on a teammate. I mean, just think about it – baseball is the only sport in the world in which you have to worry about a teammate pieing you in the face with shaving cream after playing a good game. Of course, the legion baseball schedule isn’t quite as rigorous as the 162-game marathon that big leaguers grind through year in and year out. But there’s little doubt that the players on Post 201 spend so much time on the field – and with each other – that a well-developed funny bone is a necessity to combat the bouts of boredom that is sure to arise every once a while during the summer. So, a few minutes before their
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WYATT from 6 also named to the Central Region’s second team. This past season, his senior year, he put an exclamation point ending on his career. He scored 20 goals and had 12 assists and garnered several impressive accolades. He was the Dominion District player of the year, the Central Region player of the year, the
All-Metro player of the year and he was selected first-team all-state. More importantly to him, however, his team was successful. He led Midlothian to a district title. They fell in the Central Region title game, but as the runner-up they secured a spot in the state playoffs. They suffered a heart break-
Q&A from 6 semifinal game against Post 125 last Sunday (which was, surprise surprise, rained out) three of team’s most notorious characters – Mac Caples, Vinnie Pasquantino, and Jamie Schaller – huddled in a semicircle by the dugout to talk about their favorite baseball movie of all time, whether they prefer dip or sunflower seeds, and to share a few laughs with one another. What’s your favorite baseball movie of all time? Mac – Benchwarmers Vinnie – The Sandlot. Number one. Jamie – Field of dreams. Definitely.
SERIES from 6 despite having to make a lengthy plane trip, packed the bleachers from end-to-end, and even supplied their own cheerleader, of sorts. She came out dressed in an all-white baseball uniform, periodically sprinting from one end of the bleachers to the other, inciting the fans to take part in the time-honored baseball tradition known as “The Wave.” It was a festive atmosphere, to say the least. There were two games slated for a 5:30 p.m. start time on Saturday afternoon: Texas (Laredo) vs. California (Torrance), which turned out to be a relatively uncompetitive affair, and Mexico vs. the Philippines, a game which featured the most unfathomable comeback to take place during the highly-competitive tournament. It went a little something like this: after spotting the Philippines (who came out clad in red, white, and blue uniforms) a healthy 8-1 lead, the boys from Mexico decided it was time to fire up the comeback train. After
ing loss to Mount Vernon in the semi-finals, but Wyatt still considered the season a success. With his high school career wrapped up, Wyatt will now move on to play collegiately at VCU. He plans to study computer engineering. Wyatt was recruited by several schools including Amherst, Brown, Lafayette,
Who is your favorite musician? Mac – Jimmy Buffett Vinnie – I want to go with Lil Wayne because Jamie went with Drake, but I’m not going to do it. Jamie – Drake Who is your favorite professional baseball team? Mac - Orioles Vinnie – The Yankees Jamie – [clears throat] The Boston Red Sox. Do you prefer sunflower seeds, dip, both or neither? Mac- Both.
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Longwood and UVA. He says he chose VCU because of “the professional environment that the players are in on a day-to-day basis.” “They also play an attractive style of soccer which is great to watch and even better to be a part of,” he added. He says his biggest goal at VCU is “to play a part in a national championship.”
Vinnie – I’m not even old enough to have dip, so seeds. Jamie – I’m going to go with seeds. I can do chew, too. Just mix it in with bubble gum, so good. If you could pick a walk up song what would it be? Mac – I like too much music, I don’t know. Alright, I’ll go with “Sweet Home Alabama.” Vinnie – “This is why I’m hot” by Mims. It’s going to go crazy. The bleachers are going to erupt with cheers. Jamie – “Started from the Bottom” by Drake
him a solid pad on the back, as if to propel him towards home plate. The home run caused yet another ecstatic hullabaloo from the Mexican Players fans, and this time they took from the Philippines their celebration a step further incite a mob by breaking out a full-sized after a big Mexican flag, shaking it with home run in vigor from the top row of the the second bleachers. inning. Moments later, that flag would become the focal PHOTO BY MIKE point of one of the day’s SCHOEFFEL most memorable moments. After being inspired by team Mexico’s comeback, the flag was passed down to a group of players from the West Raleigh team, who proceeded methodically shrinking the crowd into a riotous frenzy to jump and jive and join lead between the third and which was punctuated with a in on Mexico’s signature fifth innings, the Mexicans heartfelt cheer that was heard cheer: “Beep da beep da beep put runners on second and regularly for the rest of the beep…Hey!” third with only one out in the contest: “Beep da beep da An inning and a half later, sixth – a prime opportunity beep beep…HEY!” West Raleigh was celebrating to tie up the ball game. One But the Mexican offense from the bleachers as team of Mexico’s more spirited wasn’t finished scoring. The Mexico went wild on the field players, Fernando Cortez, next batter, Inti Sierra, turned after completing their incredstrolled to the plate. The on another fastball and sent ible comeback. young slugger did not disap- it sailing a good 20-feet over For better or worse, the vicpoint, rocketing a fastball the 205-foot left field fence. tory wasn’t enough to qualify into left field for a single, As he joyously rounded the team Mexico (1-2) for the tying the game the game at bases, the third base coach, championship round on Sun8 and sending the Mexican Manuel de Jesus Barreras, gave day afternoon. Three games
When asked if he will attempt to play professionally he responded, “Easy question. That’s my dream job!” When he’s not on the field you will still find him living and breathing soccer he says he loves to play the video game FIFA and he spends a lot of time cheering on Manchester United. He says the best part of soccer is be-
ing with teammates. “Playing with the boys at Midlo and the Kickers was great and I can’t wait to be with the team at VCU.” With August approaching Wyatt will soon be off to Richmond to begin his first college classes and before he knows it, he will be literally kicking off the start to his collegiate soccer career.
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cloud cover was ubiquitous for a good portion of the morning. At 7 a.m., the water in the James River was a mild 82 degrees – a nearperfect swimming temperature, according to one of the veteran triathletes in attendance.
opted for the relay team route. “Yeah it won’t be as hard [because I’m with a relay team],” he said. “I race bikes, normally, so the whole triathlon scene is kind of new to me. I’m mainly here to have fun. The weather is great, and I’m really looking forward to it.” The weather was indeed great, with early-morning temperatures peaking at around 78 degrees. The high never broke 83, and took place on Sunday afternoon – two semifinal games at 10 am, and then the final at 12:45. Both semifinal games turned out to be blowouts, with California punishing Evansville 10-4 and CBC (VA) dispatching Raleigh 14-1. As previously mentioned, the CBC team ultimately won the tournament on their home turf by taking down California in a 14-13 slugfest. *Unfortunately, no reporters from the Midlothian Exchange were available to attend the championship game.
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