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Student chosen for trip to Asia the American Youth Leadership Program, which is sponsored by t hasn’t really sunk in yet the Bureau of Educational and for Manchester High School Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Departjunior Sam Robbins that he’ll ment of State. be spending a month travelThe month spent abroad is only ing in Singapore and Malaysia. part of the year-long program. Robbins is busy learning about Students and teachers have been the countries he’ll be visiting and working together on research and working virtually with 17 other other collaborative projects online students and two teachers from all for several months to orient them over the United States in preparato the cultures of each country and tion for the trip. the environmental issues they will “I don’t think it will hit me until encounter. I get on the plane,” Robbins said. “It At the end of June, the traveling hasn’t really hit me yet. It’s a month group will gather in Los Angeles, from today!” Calif., for a pre-departure orientaSam isn’t traveling just for tion. fun. He’ll be traveling through On July 1, Sam and the rest of
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the group will fly to Singapore to begin their three-week immersion experience. While they’re there, they’ll sit in on a series of educational and cultural workshops, work together performing community service, attend university lectures, stay in the homes of locals and, of course, do a little sight-seeing. Upon returning to their hometowns, students will use what they’ve learned to complete educational projects in their communities. Sam began the process of applying for the American Youth Leadership Program after hearing about it from his teacher, Kathy Hoof, who
works with the program. When the call came that he had been selected, Sam’s father got word to him immediately. “My Dad texted me when I was in physics class,” Sam said. “I screamed,” noting that his outburst drew odd looks from classmates. Because Sam aims to be a world traveler, the program provides an opportunity to see new places, he said. It’s also a good way to try his hand at a skill he may one day make his career: filmmaking. While he’s out of the country, Sam will be filming a documentary he said he hopes — if it’s good enough — will ASIA page 2
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Cub Scouts from Pack 1811 in Midlothian spent a recent spring afternoon launching about 20 rockets into the sky in the James River High School parking lot.
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ocal historian and elementary school namesake Bettie Woodson Weaver’s books, articles and special bluebird houses will be on display at the Narthex Gallery at Winfree Memorial Baptist Church. Members of the public can see Weaver’s display on June 9 and 16 from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Weaver is a lifetime member of Winfree Memorial Baptist Church. She taught Sunday School and Vacation Bible School for many years, served as church librarian, worked on various pul-
pit search committees, and chaired the Winfree Ageless Wonders. As chairman of the 200th anniversary of the Middle District Baptist Association celebration, she coordinated the activities of the District’s 36 churches, culminating in the bicentennial meeting held at Chester Baptist Church on April 15, 1984. Weaver and her family, including her late husband Albert Faulkner Weaver, witnessed many changes to the Midlothian area. She taught in the Chesterfield County Public Schools for WEAVER page 5
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Mother-son date ‘knight’ for her day
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Sandy Wilda and her son, Alexander, of Midlothian, enjoyed a “Date Knight” at the Westchester Commons Chick-Fil-A. Right: Andrew Caufield, 7, wrote his Mom, Maribel, a special Mother’s Day note with a “quill” pen. Employees dressed as knights, lords and ladies for the medieval-themed Mother’s Day event.
he imaginative creations of a group of local schoolchildren will come to life when KaBOOM!, a Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit, sponsors a playground construction project at Bensley Park in North Chesterfield from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, June 7. The organization has partnered with CarMax, Fit4Kids and the Chesterfield County Department of Parks and Recreation to bring the project to fruition. Mike Vietti, senior communications director for KaBOOM!, said he expects about 200 volunteers to participate in Friday’s construction and that they will finish the new playground by day’s end. “It’s part of a large partnership to build 30 playgrounds in the U.S. by 2015 to bring play and playgrounds to 100,000 children,” Vietti said. “And, CarMax is based in the greater Richmond area, so it made perfect sense to choose a site in the area to help us build the playground with volunteers in the county.” According to Vietti, the CarMax Foundation will provide $4.1 million dollars to KaBOOM! to complete those OVERHEARD playgrounds naMIKE VIETTI tionwide over the next three years. Incidentally, the other inaugural It’s part of a site for the national campaign is located large partnerin Los Angeles, Calif., which will also ship to build 30 host a similar build playgrounds on the same day. The planning in the U.S. by phase for the Bensley Park play- 2015... ground began in April when a group of nearly 50 local schoolchildren from Bensley and Bellwood Elementary Schools were asked to draw their dream playgrounds. Vietti said that many of the ideas those students brainstormed were included in the blueprints for the playground’s final design. Since the entire playground will be built during a six-hour period, there will be plenty of tasks large and small for volunteers. “There will be jobs for people of all ages and abilities, such as mixing concrete, assembling components of the playground and lighter physical jobs, such as painting,” Vietti said. “And, there’s no experience required.” KaBOOM! will provide the tools, so the only thing participants should worry about is their attire. Vietti said they should wear closed-toed shoes and clothing they won’t mind getting dirty. After the playground is completed, the effort will conclude with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. “The build is an opportunity for local residents to come out and be a part of a community event,” Vietti said. “And, it will help them to ensure that children in North Chesterfield will have a great place to play. But, it’s also a way to make a statement to show that play is critical to the development of children. Some people think that play among children is a luxury, but it’s really a necessity.” To register to participate in the construction, visitwww.signupgenius.com/ go/8050A44AEAC2DA02-kaboom2 before 5 p.m. today (Thursday, June 6).
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illwood School, founded in 1989, graduated its first senior class on Friday, May 31. The milestone was signifi-
cant for the school. Until 2009, the school offered kindergarten through eighth grade. Founder and head of the school, Dr. Louise BagwellRobinson, has always dreamed of being able to offer kinder-
garten through 12th grade as an independent school choice for parents and students. Graduating seniors were Shelby Barton, Lakota Camp, and Joshua Ferris. All three will be attending college in the
fall. Shelby will enter Johnson and Wales University, Lakota will enter The College of William and Mary, and Joshua will enter Regent University. Millwood School is an independent, co-ed, col-
lege-preparatory school. The mission of Millwood School is to provide a supportive environment that challenges the intellect, develops the body, and fosters moral values. The average class size is 12.
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Robious students participate in Relay
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Robious Middle School students raised over $30,000 and brought awareness to save lives from cancer through the Relay for Life movement. Robious Venturer’s and Navigator’s teams, The National Junior Honor Society, and the Interact club participated in this event at James River High school the weekend of May 4.
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Swift Creek Middle School students who recently played with the Petersburg Symphony Orchestra included Victoria Transcoso, Ben Hart and Christian Brooks, front row; Cade English, Josh Souders, William Chan, Alex Hart and Peter Puletti, second row; and Isaiah Lynch, Kelly Ortega, Troy Pompey and Anthony Walters, third row and percussion.
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he Petersburg Symphony performed their annual side by side concert with members of the Swift Creek Middle School band and orchestra and the Cosby High School orchestra this spring in the Swift Creek Middle School Auditorium. The Petersburg Sym-
phony Orchestra performed several selections, including “A Chorus Line” by Hamlisch, a Michael Jackson tribute, “Orpheus and the Underworld” by Offenbach, “Persian Market” by Strauss and “Sleigh Ride” by Mozart. The members of the Swift Creek Middle School band and orchestra along with
several Cosby Orchestra students joined the Petersburg Symphony Orchestra to perform “Irish Suite #2” by Leroy Anderson and “The Pink Panther” by Henry Mancini. This year marked the 18th year the Petersburg Symphony Orchestra has returned to Swift Creek Middle School for a side by side concert.
Midlothian’s Fuller Dentistry has launched a new “Healthy Smiles, Happy Kids!” campaign, which aims to develop positive dental habits at home for children ages 2 through 10. Dr. Janis Fuller and staff have already visited several local Girl Scout troops, daycare centers and schools free of charge with the hope of teaching kids the importance of brushing and flossing and how to keep a healthy smile. If you would like to schedule a visit for your children’s classes or social groups, call PHOTO PROVIDED BY FULLER DENTISTRY Fuller Dentistry at 804-594-2570 or send an Dental hygienist Lacie Lee works with local e-mail to janisfullerdds@comcast.net. children to promote healthy dental habits.
Swift Creek Middle School gets courtyard beautification CONTRIBUTED REPORT
This spring, Mary Helen King’s class began working to clean up the Joy Brown Memorial Garden as a Project Based Learning activity. The class cleaned up piles of leaves, removed dead brush, pulled weeds, and planted flowers. They also learned to budget
money, schedule time, use planting charts, and work efficiently. The class was delighted when a local nursery, The Stockner Group, donated over 20 perennial plants to add to the garden. When the truck arrived with the plants, the students were on hand to help unload and deliver the flowers to
ASIA from page 1 go viral around the country, teaching students about sustainability and broadening their horizons. “This project is about sustainable development,” Sam said. “That’s a huge problem for my generation. Why not tackle it now?” He said the documentary experience will help Sam determine whether he wants to continue studying film in college. If he doesn’t go into film, Sam said he isn’t quite sure what he wants to do for a living. He just knows he wants
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Childhood Obesity: Where Do We Currently Stand? Join Dr. Edmond “Trey” Wickham III and other providers, from Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU’s Healthy Lifestyles Center, as they highlight the many causes, health impact, treatment and prevention options for pediatric and adolescent obesity.
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Students unload the truck full of plants donated from The Stockner Group.
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to help people. “I’ve debated going into the Peace Corps after college,” Sam said. “I want to graduate with a focus and help people — help at least somebody.” Since Sam isn’t traveling as part of a filmmaking program, he said he’ll have to bring his own equipment to the table. He’s asking for help with that through a fundraising website called Kickstarter, which is used by artists and entrepreneurs to get seed money for projects. His goal is $1,500. You can learn more at www.kickstarter.com/proj-
and looks forward to viewing the beautiful blooms for years to come.
ects/437717433/global-sustainability. This marks the third year of the American Youth Leadership Program, and the first with Singapore and Malaysia as the destination countries. Cultural Vistas previously administered American Youth Leadership Programs conducted in Japan for more than 60 American students and educators during the summers of 2011 and 2012. Learn more about the American Youth Leadership Program with Singapore and Malaysia at culturalvistas. org/aylp.
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ohn Tyler Community College honored more than 55 spring nursing graduate candidates on May 6 during a pinning ceremony held at the Holiday Inn Koger Center in Chesterfield County. Dr. Marshall W. Smith, president of John Tyler Community College, delivered the keynote address. Those in attendance also heard from Chad Doebler, Sara Kaut and Eli Doxtator, three of the spring semester Nursing Program graduates. An inspirational musical selection was provided by Ms. Dale Williams as a tribute to her classmates. The graduation candidates include Julie Aliff, Kimberly Atkins, Anna Ayres, Jennifer Bell, Ashley Berry, Christopher Brock, Latasha Christian-Kennard, Joseph Ciucci, Angela Copi, Jeanne Daniel, Chad Doebler, Eli Doxtator, Deidra Dwyer, Laquentishia Harris, Sara Kaut, Jim Kelly, Carrie Love, Lindsay McCormick, Tonya McDowell, Sara Neihouse, Whitney Newcomb, Dawn Paris, Jennifer Pate, Rachel Romig, Christina Sauer, Steven Schmidt, Ryan Stumpf, Jennifer Sottile, Shannon Thompson, Audrey Urda, Cameron Walker, Katherine White, Dale Williams, Donna Wykle and Barbara Young. Pinning dates back to the 1880s. The pin, given to graduate candidates, symbolizes the school of nursing where the students earned their clinical experience, achieved academic credentials and began their socialization into the profession. The ceremony marks the completion of that rigorous training and is often viewed with the same importance as commencement.
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Courses just got underway that teach the basics of pickleball, a game that amounts to life-sized table tennis. However, it’s not too late to sign up to learn the increasingly popular game, which combines elements of tennis, ping pong and badminton, from pickleball enthusiasts Linda and Dave Scott. All ability levels are welcome. The class, sponsored by the Chesterfield County Department of Parks and recreation, will be held Wednesdays, 9 to 10:30 a.m. at Rockwood Park. Classes began June 5 and will continue through June 10, but will be extended two weeks for those who had to miss the first two weeks due to school. Participants age 14 and up are welcome. To register, call 804-748-1623, and mention course number 27179. For more information on pickleball, call 804-683-8481.
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hen The Tobacco Company opened its doors in 1976, the art of tending bar was a foreign skill in Richmond. Liquor by the drink had only recently been passed, and few establishments had begun serving drinks. I guess you had to be there to understand how those first months really were: The linesdeep people at the bar screaming for drinks that had to be looked up in bartender’s manuals. It was non-stop chaos from opening to close, and no one in Richmond had experienced this type of bar volume. I began as a lowly barback, learning a drink a day while hauling tons of ice for a bar that constantly ran out of everything. While it wasn’t the first establishment in Shockhoe Bottom, Jerry Cable’s showplace changed the profi le and paved the way for the bustling zone it is today. In my years tending bar on the first floor of TCR, I also learned that many claim the talent, but only a few can deliver on the promise. Years later, I was in a position to hire bartenders for a busy chain restaurant. I made my share of mistakes when it came to judging resumes and their accuracy. I soon learned stories of summer bartending jobs at some resort usually amounted to no experience at all. On more than one occasion, I hired servers who couldn’t make a Bloody Mary once they actually got behind the bar. Finally, I solved the problem. Every applicant was given a simple 10-drink recipe test with recipes that would be well known to anyone who had legitimately tended bar. The list contained then customer favorites like Singapore Slings,
Margaritas, White Russians, Manhattans, etc. Nine of 10 applicants who applied for bartender positions, all of them touting years of experience, usually failed the test. Many didn’t get one right. But it made my job easier, and gave me confidence in the resumes I did believe. I can’t remember a single hire who passed the test and then failed behind the bar. Which brings me to the point of this elongated thought process — the importance of resumes and their accuracy. That point got plenty of public air recently when Richmond School Board member Shonda Harris-Muhammed was stripped of her “DR.” title in a quite public forum. It didn’t seem to bother the self-professed doctor who claimed a title from an online school who repeatedly said she didn’t have the degree. Her colleagues have reported that HarrisMuhammad insisted on using the title. “Let’s check everybody’s credentials, not just mine, because I’ve done the work,” Harris-Muhammed said at an April School Board meeting. “Was everybody else’s credentials checked?” Well, apparently the answer is yes, and they all checked out. Apparently, Harris-Muhammed was the only member whose claims and public expectations didn’t match, at least title-wise. In fairness, it could happen to anyone, right? But, you might think a government entity might check a little closer. You’d also think an elected government official would be more prudent with the facts on her resume. Maybe I could suggest a form of my drink recipe test to make sure everyone who applies is qualified. By the way, I don’t have a doctorate in mixology but still can make a mean Margarita.
New date for river cleanup CONTRIBUTED REPORT
The James River Advisory Council has announced a major change to one of its hallmark events, the James River Regional Cleanup. Since its start years ago, the cleanup has been held on the second Saturday in June. Having received overwhelming support for a date change, planners decided this year to push back the date toward the end of summer. This year’s cleanup will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 14. The cleanup will include numerous sites between Lynchburg and Newport News. Among reasons to change the
date, event planners said, was a greater need to clean up the river at the summer’s end rather than in late spring. For many years, the James River Regional Cleanup has attracted hundreds of volunteers who scour the shorelines on foot and cruise the water in boats to clean up trash. The effort has been of tremendous benefit to the river, its wildlife, and the people who visit and enjoy the river. It’s also raised awareness of the river and the need to take care of it. Event planners believe that holding the cleanup in September will increase those benefits. “JRAC has developed a bond
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with the volunteers who have made participating in the James River Regional Cleanup an annual tradition and we’re counting on them to stay involved,” JRAC Executive Director Kimberly Conley said. “We’re asking all past cleanup volunteers to sign up for the cleanup now and challenge them to encourage others to participate, as well.” You can register by visiting www. jrac-va.org or calling 804-7176688. Lunch will be provided for participants. For more information, contact Kimberly Conley at 804-748-1567 or Dave Goode at 751-4947.
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. An unknown suspect called in a bomb threat.
23112 May 24 5000 block of Commonwealth Centre Pkwy. A victim advised unknown suspect/s removed his wallet from his jacket as he exited a theatre into the lobby.
May 19 11400 block of Robious Road Unknown suspect/s forced entry into a storage unit at a construction site and stole items.
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May 24 12200 block of Grove Place A victim observed an unknown suspect in the basement of his residence. Miscellaneous items were reported stolen.
8900 block of Rams Crossing Court Unknown suspect/s broke the door handle and locking mechanism with an unknown tool to enter a vehicle. Consumable goods were reported stolen. 12000 block of Bondurant Drive Vandalism to a mailbox was reported at a residence.
23225 May 23 7500 block of Belasco Drive A victim’s scooter was stolen from a residence parking lot/garage.
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5000 block of Black Oak Road Unknown suspect/s entered an unlocked shed and stole miscellaneous items.
7500 block of Ayshire Court Gasoline was reported stolen from a victim’s vehicle while it was parked in a parking lot/garage.
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May 17 9400 block of Lost Forest Drive Unknown suspect/s forced entry to a residence through the rear door. Firearms and miscellaneous items were reported stolen.
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Teacher John Randall and team members Megan Mawby, Molly Mahoney and Melissa Pritchard all received awards at the VCU School of Business’s Spring Stock Market Game.
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For the second year in a row, Swift Creek Middle School took first place in the middle school division for the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Business’s Spring Stock Market Game. In the stock market game, students start with a virtual cash account of $100,000, then strive to create the best-performing portfolio using a live trading simulation. They work together in teams, practicing leadership,
organization, negotiation, and cooperation as they compete for the top spot. Students who participate in the stock market game program learn more than investing. As they progress, they learn core academic concepts and skills that can help them succeed in the classroom — and in life. Teacher John Randall and team members Megan Mawby, Molly Mahoney and Melissa Pritchard all received awards.
Locals celebrate graduation far and wide CONTRIBUTED REPORTS
In stadiums and convocation centers across the country, proud graduates with local roots are receiving diplomas as the culmination of years of hard work. Among them are: Victoya Ricks of Midlothian graduated from Patrick Henry Community College with an Associate of Arts and Science in Recreation, Parks and Leisure. Jamie Booterbaugh of Richmond graduated Cum Laude from Patrick Henry Community College with an Associate of Arts and Science in Recreation, Parks and Leisure. Alexander R. Mait of Chesterfield from Washington and Lee University. Andrew C. Martin of Midlothian from Washington and Lee University. Caroline R. Connolly of Midlothian received a BA in French from the University of Vermont. Meredith F. Porter of Midlothian received a BS in Ecological Agriculture the University of Vermont. William R. Riggs of Midlothian received a BA in Environmental Studies the University of Vermont. Jason W. Thorpe of Midlothian received a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from the Virginia Military Institute. Christopher M. Wunsch of Midlothian received a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from the Virginia Military Institute. Honors include Distinguished Graduate and Institute Honors. Torrance D. Hoover Jr. of Midlothian received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and Business from the Virginia Military Institute. Alexander S. Bracco of Moseley received a Bachelor of Science degree in Applied
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Mathematics from the Virginia Military Institute. Graduating honors include Navy Commission. Matthew H. Cox of Moseley received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and Business from the Virginia Military Institute. Graduating honors include Army Commission. Christopher D. Duty of Moseley received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and Business from the Virginia Military Institute. Trae A. Mann of Moseley received a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Studies from the Virginia Military Institute. Graduating honors include With Distinction and Marine Corps Commission. Jenna K. Moye of Moseley received a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from the Virginia Military Institute. Graduating honors include Distinguished Graduate and Society of Cincinnati Medal and Sumter L. Lowry Award and Richard J. Marshall Award. Diane McNamara Ibanez from Midlothian received a Master of Science in Nursing degree from the College of Social Sciences at Loyola University New Orleans. Carole Jean Look from Midlothian received a Master of Science in Nursing degree from the College of Social Sciences at Loyola University New Orleans. Morgan Waddell of Midlothian graduated from Bridgewater College with a degree in biology. Leslie Dix of Chesterfield graduated from Gardner-Webb University with a MAC in Accounting. Cameron Hall of Richmond graduated from Randolph College with a BA in Media, Social Documentary and CreativeWriting.
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Samuel McGarrity of Midlothian graduated from Randolph College with a BA in Psychology. Christopher Garvin of Chesterfield received a Master of Science in Business from the University of Kansas. Maria K. Galuszka of Chesterfield graduated from the University of Mary Washington magna cum laude with a B.A. degree in art history and studio art. She received Departmental Honors in art history. Mary E. Moody of Midlothian graduated magna cum laude from the University of Mary Washington with a B.A. degree in history. She received Departmental Honors in history. Chelsea L. Neal of Richmond graduated with distinction from the University of Mary Washington with a B.A. degree in art history. She received Departmental Honors in art history. Yasaman Aghaeinejad of Richmond graduated with a B.A. degree in anthropology from the University of Mary Washington. Andrea J. Allen of Chesterfield graduated with a B.A. degree in English from the University of Mary Washington. Matthew L. Blair of Midlothian graduated with a BLS degree in English from the University of Mary Washington. Taylor M. Brannan of Midlothian graduated cum laude with a B.A. degree in political science and women’s and gender studies from the University of Mary Washington. Colleen S. Brooke of Midlothian graduated with a B.S. degree in geology from the University of Mary Washington. Elizabeth A. Caufield of Midlothian graduated with a B.A. degree in historic preservation from the University of Mary Washington.
Michael G. Florence of Midlothian graduated with a B.S. degree in psychology from the University of Mary Washington. Katherine A. Giessel of Midlothian graduated magna cum laude with a B.A. degree in art history from the University of Mary Washington. Janine E. Henley of Richmond graduated with a B.S. degree in psychology from the University of Mary Washington. Kellan G. Latif of Richmond graduated with a B.A. degree in political science from the University of Mary Washington. Joshua J. Lemmert of Chesterfield graduated with a B.A. degree in sociology from the University of Mary Washington. Lindsey M. Marr of Midlothian graduated with a B.S. degree in psychology from the University of Mary Washington. Kagan E. McSpadden of Midlothian graduated cum laude with a B.A. degree in communication from the University of Mary Washington. Emily W. Nicolaides of Midlothian graduated with a B.A. degree in art history and studio art from the University of Mary Washington. Kathleen L. O’Dea of Midlothian graduated with a B.A. degree in French from the University of Mary Washington. Brandon D. Robenson of Chesterfield graduated with a B.S. degree in economics from the University of Mary Washington. Morgan D. Thompson of Midlothian graduated with a B.A. degree in English from the University of Mary Washington. Kathleen W. Wallace of Midlothian graduated with a B.S. degree in psychology from the University of Mary Washington. Julie E. Wood of Moseley graduated with a B.S. degree in international business from the University of Mary Washington.
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helby Salley, a teacher at Tomahawk Creek Middle School in Midlothian has been selected from a pool of more than 500 applicants to participate in the Library of Congress Teaching with Primary Sources Summer Teacher Institute for the week of June 10 through 24 Each year, the Library of Congress provides the opportunity for a carefully chosen group of K-12 educators to attend one of its five teacher institutes in Washington, D.C. During the five-day program, par-
ticipants work with Library education specialists and subject-matter experts to learn effective practices for using primary sources in the classroom, while exploring some of the millions of digitized historical artifacts and documents available on the Library’s website. Primary sources are the raw materials of history — original documents and objects that were created at the time under study. They are different from secondary sources, accounts or interpretations of events created by someone without firsthand experience.
Educators attending the teacher institutes develop primary-sourcebased teaching strategies that they can take back to their school districts, apply in the classroom and pass along to colleagues. Teaching with primary sources is a powerful way to help students ask engaged, probing questions, develop critical-thinking skills, and construct knowledge. All educators can access classroom materials, teaching tools and strategies for teaching with primary sources from the Library’s site for teachers at www.loc.gov/ teachers.
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lished a new edition in 2007. As president of Virginia 28 years, most of them as a Baptist Historical Society, fourth grade teacher at J. B. Weaver, with her daughWatkins Elementary School ter, Bettie, wrote “Thomas and at Midlothian High Jefferson and the Virginia School. Her keen interests Baptists.” She also wrote in local and state history, “Midlothian, Highlights of combined with her love of Its History” and “Winfree nature and her understand- Memorial Baptist Church, ing of the need to conserve 150 Years of Reaching Out it, are what her students will 1852-2002.” always remember. As a Conservationist As educator and author, and Preservationist, Weaver Weaver researched and wrote helped save Midlothian from a fourth grade textbook, the Rt. 288 bulldozer, which “History and Geography of threatened to engulf the Chesterfield County, Virvillage beginning in the late ginia,” which was used in all 1960s. To garner assistance county elementary schools. in the effort, she wrote “HisAs a historian, she tory in Towns, Midlothian, served as co-chair for the Virginia” for The Magazine Chesterfield County U. S. Antiques. She also authored Bicentennial Committee four articles for the Library from 1975 to 1981. For the of Virginia publication VirBicentennial, she wrote “The ginia Cavalcade to preserve Continental Training Depot county historic sites such and General Rendezvous at as Eppington, old ChesterChesterfield Courthouse, field schools, Midlothian Virginia, 1780-1781”. She coal mines’ Grove Shaft, updated the book and pub- and Huguenot Springs. For
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the Virginia State Highway Historical marker program, she prepared texts for four roadside markers: “Winfree Memorial Baptist Church,” “Coalfield Station Raid, May 12, 1864,” “Trabue’s Tavern,” and “Eppington.” In addition to being a bibliophile, antiques collector, and flower gardener, Weaver enjoys bird watching. The Bluebird House Trail at Bettie Woodson Weaver Elementary School leads to a James River boat landing. The school’s garden attracts butterflies and birds. Weaver’s family consists of Bettie Brandt and her husband Frederick L. Brandt, George Weaver, and grandchildren Ross W. Weaver and Charlotte W. Conley and her husband Christopher Conley. Winfree Memorial Baptist Church is located at 13617 Midlothian Turnpike, and can be reached by calling 804-794-5031.
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a.m. to 2 p.m. The suggested donation is normally $2 for the museum plus $1 for the Old Jail exhibit. For more information, call 804-7687311. Magnolia Grange, an 1822 restored plantation house, will also participate in the Blue Star Museum program and is open the same hours. Admission for Magnolia Grange is normally $5 for adults, $4 for seniors and $3 for students. The Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia and Chesterfield County have
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An evening with the Embers, a North Carolina-based beach music band, will be offered 7 to 10 p.m. as part of the Pocahontas Performances Premier Series. Embers hits include “I Love Beach Music” and “Far Away Places.” Gates open at 6 p.m. Admission will be charged. The concert will be at Pocahontas State Park, located at 10301 State Park Road.
SATURDAY, JUNE 8 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 LaPrade Library from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Parents can sit in or nearby during the session. Sign up in advance at the reference desk. For more information call 804-768-7941. The James River Ringers Handbell Choir will present “In the Mood,” a concert featuring guest artist Dave Atkins and the Mt. Pisgah United Methodist Church Bell Choir, at 7 p.m. at Mt. Pisgah UMC, located 1100 Mt. Pisgah Drive in Midlothian. Tickets are $8 in advance, $10 at the door. For more information, Dottie Tweedie, director, at 804-357-9810 or JamesRiverRingers @yahoo. com.
SUNDAY, JUNE 9 An orienteering activity will be offered at Robious Landing Park in Midlothian from noon to 2 p.m. by the Central Virginia Orienteering Club. All ages and skill levels are welcome to try out the sport of orienteering, which involves navigating with a map and compass to find specific locations in the woods. Instruction will be available. Cost is $5 per map. Visit www.centralvaorienteering.com to learn more and sign up. First Things First of Greater Richmond will host Celebrate Fatherhood—a free event for families— from 1 to 4 p.m. at Ukrop Park at the Collegiate School Aquatics Center in Chesterfield at 5300 Ridgedale Parkway, Richmond. Activities will include field games, bounce houses, food trucks, an indoor swimming pool, putt-putt, soccer and more. Other events include the “Fastest Dad in Rich-
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four-hour driving tour that starts at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 8, promises a day packed with local Civil War history. The Chesterfield Department of Parks and Recreation and the Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia are offering the tour, which covers battle sites that played a major role in the 1864 Bermuda Hundred Campaign as part of the countywide commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the Civil War. The tour, which starts at Henricus Historical Park, tour will include a visit to Dutch Gap, where participants will learn about the construction of a canal intended to bypass Confederate artillery batteries, a discussion of the battle of Trent’s Reach, Drewry’s Bluff, the site of the first Confederate defense of Richmond, and a visit to Historic Point of Rocks, site of a Union hospital and Union General Benjamin Butler’s headquarters. The cost of this tour is $15, which can be paid via PayPal at www. chesterfieldhistory.com. Transportation will be provided. Space is limited. Participants should wear comfortable shoes and bring water.
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MONDAY, JUNE 10 JobSeekers meets at 10 a.m. each Monday to provide those unemployed or underemployed with resources for landing a job and emotional and spiritual support while they’re looking. The meeting is held in Pinder Hall at Episcopal Church of Redeemer in Midlothian, located at the corner of Winterfield and Salisbury roads. Get help with resumes; assessing skills and strengths; preparing for interviews, correspondence, and networking tips. All help is provided free. For info, contact Rev. Dr. Nancy E. Meck at redeemerassociate@gmail.com, or Teddy Cogbill by e-mailing interviewwell22@gmail.com or calling 804-379-8899.
TUESDAY, JUNE 11 Day care story time will be offered at the Bon Air Library from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Specially designed for child care providers, these story times provide a group experience and support literacy. The library is located at 9103 Rattlesnake Road. Game On! @ your library will be offered at the Meadowdale Library from 3 to 5 p.m. Teens can play Wii games and hang out with friends! No registration is necessary. Friends of the Chesterfield County Public Library provide all Wii equipment and games. The library is located at 4301 Meadowdale Blvd.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12 The New Virginians, a club for women new to the Richmond area in the last two years, will have its monthly luncheon at 11:30 a.m. at The Dominion Club, located at 600 Dominion Club Drive in Glen Allen. A speaker from Lonesome Dove, the club’s 2013 charity, will be featured. Participation costs $25 for club members and their guests. For more information, e-mail membership@thenewva.org. Morning Coffee Break at the Midlothian Library will examine First Ladies of the Civil War from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Explore the lives of
Varina Davis and Mary Todd Lincoln as First Ladies but also as wives, mothers and widows. This program is a presentation of The Museum of the Confederacy, and is recommended for adults 55 and older.
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Celebration of first group of Titan players to go all the way through the association’s system through seniors, then into the world of high school athletics. bout nine years after they And now, after tens of hundreds suited up for the first Tiof games and numerous personal tans team in Weaver Ath- and team accolades, they’re headed letic Association history, on to life’s next chapter: college. 12 players and four coaches reunited The celebration was equal parts for a day filled with laughter, food retrospection and anticipation. Playand nostalgia. ers and coaches alike took time to Saturday, May 18, was designated reflect on the accomplishments of Weaver Nation Graduation, and it the past, but also turned a collective was a celebration of the first group of eye towards what appears to bright players to go all the way through the and prosperous future for many of system – from minors (the youngthe recognized graduates. est age classification) all the way up “What was so special about this
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group of kids is that they carried the success that they had at Weaver over to the next level” said Mike Strader, who coached that first WAA Titans team and is now on the staff at Trinity Episcopal School. “They went to Midlothian and James River [high schools] and Trinity and their work ethic – their leadership – had an incredibly positive impact on those programs.” Graduate Tyler Jutz was not only an accomplished prep athlete – a WEAVER page 9
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Reuniting for the Weaver Nation Graduation were, from left, front row, Jonathan Holland, Grayson Larus, Brennan Wilkes, Gerrit Fischer and Tyler Jutz; middle row, coach Rob Baxter, Robby Baxter, Peyton Arkema, Luc Cassier, Justin Joyce and Dayton Strader; and, back row, Thomas O’Brien, Madison Day, coach Mike Strader and coach Bill Fischer.
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wo Midlothian-area high schools – Midlothian and Cosby – advanced to the Group AAA state tournament in boys tennis. The opening-round matches were held at regional sites, while the semifinals and finals were hosted by Huntington Park in Newport News. Midlothian, the Central Region champions, shut out Ocean Lakes 6-0 in their first-round match-up on Tuesday, May 28, but suffered a similar fate at Orange County High School three days later when they were blanked 5-0 by Alexandria’s Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology. Cosby, the Central Region runner-up, won their opening round game 5-3 against Menchville High School of Newport News, but were nearly shut-out by McLean’s Langley High School in the semifinal round, losing 5-1. Though Midlothian and Cosby have been eliminated from team play, there are still several singles and doubles players –in both boys and girls – who will be competing in the state tournament this week. In boys’ singles, defending Group AAA state champion and James Madison University commit Brett Moorhead of Cosby will take on Daniel Myers of Orange County at 9 a.m. on Thursday, June 6, at Jefferson District Park in Fairfax. In boys’ doubles, Moorhead and Dylan Sykes of Cosby will square off against Alex Nesterovich and Long Huynh of Lake Braddock High School, which is located in Burke, at 1 p.m. on Thursday, June 6, at Jefferson District Park. In girls’ singles, Lauren Denuel of Cosby will be pitted against Ciara Mulcahy of Patrick Henry High School at 9 a.m. on Thursday, June 6, at Jefferson District Park.
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n June 1 and 2, Sports Quest in Midlothian hosted the 3rd Annual Subway Commonwealth Games Virginia High School Club Lacrosse Championship. Eight teams from all regions of Virginia, including the Midlothian High School Trojans, competed in the two-day tournament.
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Baseball Three Midlothian-area teams – James River, Cosby and Ma-
toaca high team huddle around the Central Region Championship trophy after defeating the Midlothian High School Trojans in the title game. The Matoaca Warriors were the first to be eliminated, falling 3-2 to Dominion District foe James River in a quarterfinal game on Memorial Day. The Cosby Titans were the next team to make an early exit. The Titans cruised past the Thomas Dale High school Knights 9-2 in the quarterfinals, but were doubled up, 8-4, by the
Douglas Freeman High School Rebels in the semifinals. Cosby committed an uncharacteristic six errors against the Rebels, leading to seven unearned runs. The James River Rapids were the last Midlothian team to fall, losing 11-6 to the Hanover High School Hawks in the seminfinals. The Rapids held a 6-4 lead in the top of the fifth, but Hanover reeled off seven runs in the bottom of the inning. James River was never able to recover. The TOURNAMENT page 9
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WEAVER from 8 second-team All-State center at Trinity Episcopal – but also a distinguished scholar. He was named valedictorian of his class, won the President’s Award, and received academic scholarship offers from twelve different schools. He eventually decided on William & Mary College, one of the most well-respected institutions of higher learning in the MidAtlantic Region. He’s also fluent in five languages. Jutz, along with Strader’s son Dayton, helped Trinity Episcopal achieve the first number one state ranking in the history of the program. Strader received interest from a number of Division I football programs, including Elon University and Towson University, but decided to pursue a degree at the University of Tennessee. Graduates like Grayson Larus, Madison Day, Jonathan Holland, Brennan
TOURNAMENT from 8 Rapids’ pitching staff suffered 11 walks. If Cosby and James River would have won their semifinal games, the regional final would have pitted the two Dominion District rivals against each other for the fourth time this season. As it stood, Cosby won two of the three meetings between the two schools in 2013 – including the Dominion District title game, which they won 2-1. No Midlothian-area team advanced to the Group AAA state tournament.
Softball The Matoaca High School Warriors, the Manchester High School Lancers and the Cosby Titans were all invited to the big dance that is the
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Wilkes, Luc Cassier, Thomas O’Brien and Justin Joyce played a vital part in one of most successful Midlothian High School football teams in recent memory. The 2012 Trojans broke a number of long-standing marks of ineptitude, becoming the first Midlothian football squad to finish with a winning record since 2004 -and the first to beat Powhatan High School, their AA foes to the west, in nearly three decades. “It felt great to know we accomplished something,� said O’Brien, who has been blocking for quarterback Justin Joyce since their days with the Titans. “And to know that I did it with the same kids I had success with at Weaver was really fulfilling.� O’Brien has received a football scholarship from Shepherd University, a Division II school in West Virginia. Joyce will be traveling even farther west than
O’Brien – to Iowa City – to pursue a walk-on opportunity at the University of Iowa. Larus will be playing football at the Virginia Military Institute (VMI) this fall. Day has scholarship offers from the University of Richmond for lacrosse and football. Holland is going to the University of Virginia. Wilkes has enrolled in the Naval Academy and also is playing lacrosse at Roanoke College. Cassier will suit up for the lacrosse team at HampdenSydney College. But it doesn’t end there. Midlothian graduate Garrett Fischer will enroll in Virginia Tech’s esteemed engineering program this fall. Blessed Sacrament Huguenot Academy alumnus Robby Baxter is poised to suit up for Randolph-Macon College. Peyton Arkema – whose brother plays football at Virginia Tech – is heading to
Radford University. “It’s unbelievable,� said Strader. “If these kids learned one thing from this group of coaches it’s that hard work pays off.� In fact, Strader is such a staunch believer in that maxim that he became one of the few pee wee football coaches in the area – perhaps in the country – to schedule two-a-day practices before the beginning of the season. “We were the first team to do two-a-days in August,� said Strader. “The kids were willing to put the work in and they really loved the sport.� O’Brien said he remembers those hot summer mornings and afternoons as being physically taxing, but beneficial as well. They were arduous and painful at the time, but he said they prepared him and his teammates for the physical demands of summer practices at the high school level. “It was hell,� laughed O’Brien. “But it got us ready
for two-a-days at Midlothian. I remember during my freshman year kids from other [recreation] teams were complaining because they weren’t used to practicing twice a day. But all of us from Weaver were ready for it. We had already been through it.� At one time, the Weaver football program was a member of the MAA (Midlothian Athletic Association), but when league officials began speculating that the league was becoming a bit too bloated, Weaver branched off and formed a league of its own. Although they often went deep into the playoffs, the Weaver teams that featured Larus, Strader and O’Brien never won a youth league championship. They would inevitably run into a team that was stronger or faster than they were, Strader said. “The one thing I remember about my time with Weaver is how coach always
related lessons we learned on the field to life,� said O’Brien. “He talked about being a good person and taking pride in what you do – on and off the field.� The work they put in and the lessons they learned during those formative years conditioned them for what was to come. And now, as they prepare to move on to that next phase of their life – whether that be at William & Mary, Tennessee, Virginia Tech, on the field or off – they can look back on their time with Weaver and know that role models like Strader helped construct a solid foundation for their success. “Your hard work is paying off and you’re making a difference. It may not be in the paper, it may not be in championship trophies. But if you carry the same work ethic that you have now into college and then out into the work force, then it’s going to pay off well.�
Central Region Tournament, but only one team – Cosby – escaped the mayhem unscathed to capture their second consecutive regional tournament title. The Titans defeated the Atlee High School Raiders 3-1 at Lee-Davis High School thanks to a stellar performance by Central Region CoPitcher of the Year Chelsea Whitcomb. Whitcomb, who shared the honor with Atlee starter Jessica Holte, struck out 13 and went 2 for 3 at the plate, driving in the Titans ‘first run of the game. Whitcomb also scored the second run on a Savanna Ols’ single. Ols scored the Titans’ final run of the game on an Alex Beyer double. Cosby hosted Gloucester High School in the first round of the Group AAA
state tournament on Tuesday, included Tyler Fitzgerald. “I’ve been watching this June 4. team all year,� he shouted from behind the fence. “And I’ll tell you this: They never fail to not let me down.� Cosby’s goals were scored by Quintin Peterson, Andrew In a rematch of the Michon, Jackson Martin and Dominion District title Austin Mann. game, which was one of the By reaching the regional hardest-played games of the title game, Midlothian and spring, Cosby cruised past Midlothian 5-1 to capture the Cosby qualified for the Group AAA state tournaCentral Region title. ment. Both teams played Midlothian’s Matt Szucs, their first round game on a second team All-Central Tuesday, June 4. Region selection, scored the game’s first goal less than 8 minutes into the first half, but Cosby keeper J.C. Fueller Teams from Cosby and stifled any and all advances Midlothian advanced past by the Midlothian attack. their quarterfinal match-ups, The Titans scored four but both fell in the semifinal goals in the second half and round. hoisted the Central Region Cosby, the defending AAA trophy on their home field in front an energetic crowd that state champions, began the
tournament on the highest of notes, shutting out the severely overmatched Thomas Dale 10-0. But the Titans were unable to carry that offensive firepower into the second round, losing 5-1 to the Dominion District juggernaut Deep Run (17-0-1) in the semifinals. Midlothian (8-5-4), perhaps the most unheralded team to reach the regional semifinal round, defeated the heavily-favored Prince George High School Royals (15-3) 9-1 in their first round match-up. But their momentum stalled against Douglas Freeman in the second round
– despite a late second-half goal by Midlothian’s Kathryn Miller. Midlothian wasn’t able to bounce back from an early 2-0 deficit. If Midlothian and Cosby would have won their respective semifinal games, the Central Region title game would have been a rematch of the Dominion District title game, which Cosby dominated, 6-0. Instead, it pitted two Colonial District teams – Douglas Freeman and Deep Run – against each other. No Midlothian-area team advanced to the Group AAA state tournament.
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