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SERVING THE COMMUNITIES OF CHESTERFIELD COUNTY 11.04.10

BY MARY SHEDDEN Media General News Service

Nutritious food can’t cure cancer, but it’s a great ally for those battling a potentially deadly disease.

Many of the 1.5 million Americans diagnosed with cancer each year success-fully attack the uncontrolled, abnormal spread of cells with surgery, radiation and chemotherapy.

But those life-saving treat-ments sometimes carry side effects -- altered taste buds, diarrhea or constipation, mouth sores and diffi culty

swallowing -- that make patients want to push their dinner plate away: “Some-times just the smell of food can make you not feel good,” says Colleen Doyle, director of nutrition and physical activity for the American Cancer Society.

The calories and nutri-ents in food are critical to building the strength and immunities necessary to fi ght cancer. To avoid malnutrition and unintended weight loss, people undergoing treatment

For the thirteenth consecutive year, volunteers from Defense Logistics

Agency Aviation’s work force in Richmond, Va., took part in Bensley Elementary School’s Transportation Day held Oct. 15.

Through DLA Aviation’s School Partnership Program, 10 employees volunteered to showcase multiple vehicles for the school’s students. Bensley is one of DLA Aviation’s four partner-ship schools. The others are Bellwood and G.H. Reid Elementary Schools and Meadowbrook High School.

“Transportation Day was started many years before I came here,” said Jentae C. Scott, Bensley Elementary guidance counselor. “This is actually my fi rst year at Bensley and it’s a time for our younger crowd, our pre-k, head start, kindergar-ten and fi rst grade students, to come out and explore the world of work through different transportation ve-hicles. They get to ask ques-tions about the vehicles and get to talk to the different in-

dividuals that are driving the vehicles about their jobs and how the different transpor-tation vehicles work.”

DLA Fire Inspectors Kenneth Cato, Christopher Bales, John Oxford and Ralph Huston gave the children a tour of Engine 23 and handed out fi re hats. DLA Police Offi cers Michael Boston and Sharon Mills showed the children one of their department’s newest vehicles and talked to them about their jobs.

Other employees from DLA Installation Support Richmond who helped make the day a success were Robert Hundley, Frankie Johnson, Edward Smith, Paul Neubert and Forrest Bruce. They showed stu-dents equipment they use, including a street sweeper, bucket truck, tractor, electric car, and weld scooter. Fire Inspector Evron Brightly demonstrated the workings of department’s command vehicle.

“We continue to get great support from the local com-munity including Fort Lee and DLA,” Scott said. “DLA

PHOTO BY BOOKER CHAMBERSDLA Police Offi cer Michael Boston shows off his patrol car and radio and talks about his career with Bensley Elementary School students Oct. 15, at the school’s annual Transportation Day.

Transportation Day for county elementary schools

has always helped so very much and this year actually brought in the bulk of our

vehicles and arranged things for us so we’re very grateful.”

Recipes for good meals while battling cancer

BY ELIZABETH [email protected]

Midlothian Apothecary is bustling with activity

on most mornings. Sizzling bacon can be heard over a number of greetings from hungry patrons who are ready to start the day with a good meal. The atmosphere is iconic as each seat at the lunch counter is fi lled at the

pharmacy’s fountain. Others make their way to the tables to join friends usually with a ‘hello’ or two from long-time pharmacists and owners Everette and Janet Darby and employees. “We’re like family,” says employee Susan Alistock.

Part-time Apothecary employee Al Mermelstein keeps an eye on the door for

Finding a job through social networking

Sideline shots: Maurion Edwards of Monacan helps the Chiefs with another fi rst-down run at the match-up against Clover Hill Cavaliers on Friday, Oct. 290. More games and Sideline Shots on page 8 online at midlothianexchange.com.

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BY LATIKA LEEspecial correspondent

The night before the VBODA state band festival site at Warhill High School in Williamsburg, Wayne Jones, the Monacan High School band Marching Chiefs’ drum major, was pretty confi dent. The tall

and slender high school senior, seen around campus wearing a six-inch Afro hairstyle, can’t be missed.

“I think we’re going to get a one (rating), it’s the best we can do,” said Jones after an away football game at league rival, Cosby High School, “based on how this past week’s practice went, we’re going to do a good show at VBODA.”

The Virginia Band and Orchestra Directors Association, known as VBODA, a unit of the Virginia Music Educators Association, conducts a statewide assessment of marching bands, that takes place over the course of two weekends at seven different sites. A comparable assessment is given in the spring for concert bands.

Jones’ height gives him an advantage when leading the band on the fi eld and in the stands. Players can see him as he conducts the score if they should happen to lose their place in the music, which is being assessed by judges.

“I’ve wanted to be drum major ever since I saw the band come to Providence Middle School and they encouraged us to be in the band,” Jones said. “I try to be enthusiastic about it and make sure our members are excited about competi-tions and games.”

Section leader Travon Lee, a Monacan senior, also rec-ognizes the importance of the state assessment. He was a sophomore band member when Monacan received “Virginia Honor Band” status during the 2008-2009 school year.

“To get a superior rating at VBODA, we have to stay focused,” Lee said. “We have to practice music on our own, show up on time for rehearsals and pay attention.”

The Monacan Marching Chiefs gave their best perfor-mance of the season on Saturday, Oct. 30, at the state march-ing assessment, earning a “superior” rating.

Last week Cosby, Clover Hill, Manchester and Midlothian High School Bands participated in the “centrally-located” state evaluation, held at Hermitage High School, where Midlothian and Manchester received “Excellent” ratings. Cosby and Clover Hill received “Superior” ratings.

This year, the VBODA changed its scoring system to “caption judging.” Band “ensembles” were judged by three music performance judges, two visual performance judges and two general effect judges. All seven scores were included and then averaged to achieve the fi nal rating.

“We compete against ourselves,” said Kevin Cottrill, band director at James River High School. “There are seven judges who critique us, but we’re improving throughout the year.”

Timing is critical in the evaluation. Each band has a minimum of six minutes and 15 minutes maximum to run and complete their program. This includes any warm-up on or off the fi eld and begins when the fi rst person crosses the fi eld boundary or the fi rst note of an off the fi eld warm-up. Any violation of the festival rules results in the overall rating being lowered.

James River’s marching band, known as “The Regiment,” has been a Virginia Honor Band for the past 16 years, since the school’s inception. On Saturday, the band once again, scored “perfect ones” – earning a “Superior” rating from all seven judges– for its music, marching and maneuvering.

The VBODA Marching Assessment is the fi rst step in achieving the honor of Commonwealth of Virginia Honor Band. Only bands receiving a superior rating in both march-ing and concert assessments earn this prestigious recogni-tion.

Bands seek 'superior' score

PHOTO BY ELIZABETH FARINAChesterfi eld County residents Tony Wittrien and son Ben stop in at Midlothian Apothecary.

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BY JACKIE BARRON Media General News Service

Imagine talking to an 18-month-old about fi nancial matters. One expert says research shows children can measure money at an early age.

Joline Godfrey is the author of “Rais-ing Financially Fit Kids.” Her company, Independent Means, counsels individu-al families and entire communities.

“People are rebooting their family values in terms of money in a whole new way,” said Godfrey, who calls the current economic downturn a “national teachable moment.”

She said parents need to start talking.

“So you start with a conversation about what was the light bill last month? What’s the car payment? How much does it cost to put gas in the car?”

As children grow, Godfrey said, par-ents put those lessons in context. By age 4 or 5, consider an allowance.

“Kids who will say ‘That’s my money,’ well the proper response is ‘No honey, this is your practice money,’” Godfrey said.

Older children, who show good money management skills, earn a raise. Parents then use the extra cash to teach children about saving and philanthropy. She warns it’s never too late for a dose of reality with dollar signs.

“For today’s 20-something, the tyranny of the credit score is hammer-ing away at them,” said Godfrey, who stresses college students need good credit to buy a car, rent a apartment and at times even land a job.

It’s a win-win for parents. “If you invest in your child’s (fi nan-

cial) education now your retirement is going to be better because the biggest problem facing America right now is the subsidy of adult children,” she said.

Bottom line, parents must decide whether to raise a fi nancially smart child today or help them face a lifetime of money mistakes tomorrow.

Author says it’s never too early to teach kids about budgets, the value of money

the regulars to come in and he pours their usual beverage almost before a customer can sit down. “People shouldn’t be surprised to hear little kids singing their ABC’s or someone playing the guitar serenading the pharmacists,” Mermelstein says.

The social network at the Midlothian Apothecary is as alive as the online version of any Facebook page and or Twitter feed. Besides the sheer size and the geographic limits, there is another sig-nifi cant difference between the online and in-person social networks, Melmerstein notes, “People are giving hugs here.”

Many customers share news of family, business, health, or politics while munching on American fare. Mermelstein added that people have made friendships while visiting the shop on a regular basis and some have found employment through those friendships.

For Midlothian resident Tony Wittrien, the online social networking phenom-enon is exactly how the unemployed father of three hopes to land a job. Wittrien has been out of work for two years. The 35-year-old Infor-mation Technology specialist will be dedicating a 72-hour non-stop Job Huntathon on Twitter starting at midnight on Monday, Nov. 8.

An independent British fi lmmaker Ad Lane, who is also on Twitter, inspired Wittrien. Lane dedicated 72 hours on Twitter to raise funds for a fi lm. Wittrien, who added that he has tried every conventional way to land a job, looks to use the same concept in order to snare a position in his fi eld of work. “I thought, ‘What if I did this to look for a job?’” he said.

Wittrien has been spread-ing the word via Facebook and Twitter about his inten-tion for two weeks. “To do this kind of thing, I’m spend-ing a whole lot of relation-

ship capital. It’s not just me sitting there [on the web-cam]. It is about someone out there who is willing to look at me and the job skills that I have that are valuable right now,” he said.

The dad, who cares for his 18-month old son Ben during the day, works part-time delivering pizzas in the evening while Ben’s mom Heather Craft works dur-ing the day. His daughters Katarina, 12, and Hannah, 9, live with their mother. “The last full-time paying job I had paid $31 an hour. They consolidated all the IT opera-tions to Ohio. I have my kids and my ex-wife, my girl-friend and my son here and it would have been impossible to transfer,” he said.

Wittrien’s current take-home pay is prohibitive for child care. “The ideal posi-tion for me would be one to work from home. I’ve heard about telecommuting for years. How many companies are having people work from home?”

With friends and family to help care for Ben dur-ing the marathon job hunt, Wittrien is looking forward to the social networking challenge. “I already have a lot of friends who know how long I’ve been out of work and are ready to stay up with me through all this. If I can get just one employer to say, ‘I’ll hire you,’ then it will be worth it.”

If he doesn’t succeed, Wittrien at least knows he’s tried to use the online social network to connect with potential employers and other professionals in the online community. “The whole purpose, to get a job in this economy, is ‘Who do you know?’ Twitter is the ultimate ‘Who do you know?’”

Link online at www.midlothianexchange.com to follow Tony Wittrien’s 72-hour Job Huntathon on Twitter.com.

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No two students are the same, and at John Tyler Community College, they understand that. They make sure its programs, classes and schedules offer variety, so students can tailor his or her education to meet his or her needs – whether to transfer to a four-year college or university, enter the work-force for the fi rst time, switch careers or explore a personal interest. The college offers day, evening, weekend, online and hybrid (taught partially online and partially in the classroom) courses that are designed to give students the fl ex-ibility needed to balance family, work and classes. And, thanks to guaran-teed transfer agreements, John Tyler associate degree graduates who wish to continue with his or her education and who meet certain criteria are able to seamlessly transfer to more than 25 four-year colleges and universities in Virginia where he or she can fi nish

bachelor’s degrees.Registration for John Tyler Com-

munity College’s Spring 2011 semester gets underway Nov. 8 and runs through Jan. 7. A complete list of classes may be found online at www.jtcc.edu/schedule. Students already enrolled at the College may register online using the Student Information System found at www.jtcc.edu/myTyler. Students also may register in person at either the Chester Cam-pus, located at 13101 Jefferson Davis Highway, or the Midlothian Campus, located at 800 Charter Colony Parkway. In-person registration will not be avail-able from Dec.24 – Jan. 2. During that time, Holiday Online Registration will be held. Students will be able to register online only at www.jtcc.edu/myTyler.

Hours for in-person registration are as follows:

Chester CampusMonday: 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Tuesday – Friday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Midlothian CampusMonday – Wednesday: 8 a.m. – 5

p.m.Thursday: 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.Friday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Extended Hours (both campuses)January 3 – 6, 20118 a.m. – 7 p.m.(Note: On Jan. 7, 2011, students may

register in person from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.) Tuition and fees are $107.50 per

credit hour for Virginia residents and $301.10 per credit hour for out-of-state residents. All students must pay a com-prehensive fee of $25. All tuition and fees are due by 5 p.m. on the Friday of the week in which a student registers.

- courtesy of John Tyler Community College

The Chesterfi eld County Annual Veterans Day Memorial Ceremony, sponsored by the Chesterfi eld Histori-cal Society of Virginia, will be held on Thursday, Nov. 11, at 2 p.m. at the Chesterfi eld County Historic 1917 Courthouse Green on Iron Bridge Road. In the event of inclement weather, the event will be held in the Chesterfi eld County Public Meeting Room.

Representatives of Veterans organi-zations throughout Chesterfi eld and surrounding counties have been invited to lay wreaths along the Veterans Me-morial Wall in front of the 1917 County Courthouse. To honor our veterans, Sam Wilder, Jr. Colonel, US Army (Re-

tired), Virginia State President, Military Offi cer’s Association of America will present the annual address.

This year’s ceremony will include a memorial to Sgt. Brandon Islip, as-signed to the 1st Battalion, 508th Para-chute Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C., who was killed in Afghanistan this year.

In addition, the Thomas Dale High School Band will join the Meadow-brook HS Junior ROTC in an Armed Forces Salute. The Chesterfi eld County Veterans Day Ceremony is free and members of the public are encouraged to participate in this annual event to

honor our men and women in uniform and remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifi ce.

For more information, please call (804)796-7131 Monday through Friday between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.

The Chesterfi eld Historical Society of Virginia serves as the center for Ches-terfi eld history. Established in 1981, its mission is to collect, preserve, interpret and promote the county’s unique past for the education of present and future generations. Additional information is available at www.chesterfi eldhistory.com

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Chesterfi eld County Veterans Day ceremony scheduled at historic courthouse green on Nov. 11

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The call for caution in spending part of Chesterfi eld County’s surplus has led to at least one substantial change in the plan for the $28.25 million left from the fi scal 2010 budget: County supervisors are now pushing for merit-based bonuses of 3 percent for county workers instead of across-the-board payments.

“What we’ve heard from our constituents, to the extent that we’ve heard anything, is that they want it merit-based,” Board of Supervisors Chairman Daniel A. Gecker said Monday night after a Midlothian District community meeting.

He said he had heard little from his constituents since the plan was announced last week.

The one-time bonus, originally proposed for most county workers, was one of several ideas suggested by Al-lan M. Carmody, the director of Chesterfi eld’s Department of Budget and Manage-ment, for the $28.25 million surplus. He made his recom-mendations last week, fi rst during the board’s Budget and Audit Committee meet-ing on Tuesday, Oct. 26, then for the whole board at its regularly scheduled meeting Wednesday night, Oct. 27.

Under the Carmody plan, about 85 percent of the money would be set aside as a “revenue stabiliza-tion” fund. The bonuses, if approved, would cost $4.75

million. An additional $3.25 million would go to one-time capital purchases such as fi re engines and library books. Two smaller programs would cost $250,000.

The plan, particularly the set-aside for future use, is still very much in play, but the idea for distributing the bonus pool has changed.

Initially, the plan was pre-sented with the idea that the board would vote on it last week. But Clover Hill District Supervisor A.S. “Art” Warren said he wasn’t comfortable voting right away because he had just heard about the idea that night.

While the two supervisors on the committee, Gecker and James M. “Jim” Holland of Dale District, were ready, they went along with the majority and contributed to a 5-0 vote to put off making a decision until the Board of Supervisors’ Nov. 17 meeting.

None of the supervisors had scheduled a community forum, but all said they had received phone calls and e-mails and talking to people around the county. They also said they had been meet-ing with county leaders and would continue to solicit input until the Nov. 17 meet-ing.

Supervisor Dorothy A. Jaeckle of Bermuda District said she was concerned that the speed with which the rec-ommendations came was too much. She’s not part of the Budget and Audit Committee but went long enough to hear Carmody’s presentation.

“We certainly need some public input on this,” she said. “Personally, I’d only support the 3 percent raises if they were performance-based.”

Supervisor Marleen K. Durfee of Matoaca District voiced support for the ideas but said she, too, wanted time to slow down and consider the possibilities.

“My hope is that we’d have a little more time to discuss what’s recommended to us,” she said.

Holland said he was prepared to vote before but welcomed the chance to talk -- and listen -- more about the plan.

He said he had received a number of calls and e-mails about the proposed bonuses.

“Some of them are not in favor of this,” he said. “They want it rebated to them. But in essence, that’s what we’re doing. By increasing our reserve, we won’t have to raise taxes.”

Warren did not return phone messages left Friday and Monday.

The bonuses and other surplus funds were little dis-cussed Monday night by the 50 or so people in attendance at the Midlothian District community meeting. Most of the nearly two-hour meet-ing was devoted to school and land-use issues, from the placement of a new water tower to landscaping in road medians.

Zachary Reid, staff writer for The Richmond Times-

Dispatch

Supervisors to revisit county surplus plans at Nov. 17 board meeting

The 2010 Fiscal Year economic development activities of the Greater Richmond Partnership, Inc. resulted in 725 new jobs and $309 million in new capital investment in the Richmond region. On Thursday, Oct. 28, the Partnership reviewed its 2009-2010 Annual Report at their 16th Annual Inves-tors Meeting held at MWV in Richmond, Virginia.

The Partnership presented results on each of its four core programs. Gregory H. Wingfi eld, CEO and presi-dent of the Greater Rich-mond Partnership, reported the 2009-2010 fi scal year end results stating, “Based on our economic modeling, our programs had a regional eco-nomic impact of more than $456 million in new capital investment and 1,225 direct jobs.” He added, “Through collaborative efforts of our partners and allies, we suc-cessfully assisted 11 new and expanded companies that plan to create 725 new jobs and invest $309 million in the Richmond region.”

The relocation of MWV’s Center for Packaging Innova-tion from Raleigh, N.C. to Richmond, and the location of Hanover Foils in Hanover County were among of those success stories.

The partnership’s business retention program, Business First Greater Richmond, results reported assisting businesses with the creation of more than 250 new jobs and the retention of nearly 500 jobs. These companies invested more than $137 mil-lion in the region’s economy. The retention of Pfi zer’s Consumer Health Research and Development facility was among the program’s success

stories.In support of the region’s

workforce, the partnership continues to leverage the website RichmondJobNet. Fiscal year end results re-ported 40,418 website visits, over 325 registered job seek-ers and more than 1,380 new @RichmondJobNet followers on Twitter. Several people have landed jobs because of the tools provided and Greater Richmond’s reputa-tion as a career destination continues to grow.

The Partnership helps support the Greater Rich-mond Small Business Devel-

opment Center through its partnership with the Greater Richmond Chamber who provided counseling or train-ing to 4,206 small business owner and aided in retaining 439 jobs.

Cumulative results of the partnership’s activities since establishment in 1994 were also reported. A total of 395 new and expanded compa-nies have been assisted who have created $7.3 billion in capital investment. partner-ship investors have contrib-uted nearly $43.5 million leveraged for the region’s economic growth. The value

Partnership reports $309 million in new capital investment for region

of the Partnership per $1 of public-private investment spent is $164.

The Partnership’s eco-nomic development strate-gies benefi ts from collab-orative relationships with its local partners, investors and organizations throughout the region, including the Virginia Economic Development Partnership. Wingfi eld said, “It is highly encouraging that this current administration has put a greater emphasis and investment into eco-nomic development. We anticipate that the additional state resources and their laser-like focus will continue to generate new jobs and investment. We are leverag-

ing our partnership with the State and our strategies to ensure Greater Richmond directly benefi ts.”

The food processing industry was highlighted at the annual meeting as being among the region’s stron-gest clusters and priority target for business attrac-tion. Several companies generously donated display items and samples as gifts for nearly 150 guests. They included: Altria, C.F. Sauer’s, Fiorucci Foods, Kraft Foods, Maruchan, Sabra Dipping Company, San J, and Ukrop’s Homestyle Foods

The Greater Richmond Partnership was launched in 1994 as a pioneering regional

public-private initiative to serve as the regional econom-ic development group for the City of Richmond and coun-ties of Chesterfi eld, Hanover and Henrico. The mission is to help grow the Greater Richmond economy through the attraction of high qual-ity jobs and new capital investment, the retention of existing businesses, and the continued improvement of the region’s business climate. For more information, please visit www.grpva.com.

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PHOTO BY GREATER RICHMOND PARTNERSHIP Greater Richmond Partnership President Gregory H. Wingfi eld provides an overview of the organization’s activities during the Partnership’s 2010 Annual Meeting and Investor’s Reception held at the MWV World Headquarters on Oct. 28.

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BY ELIZABETH [email protected]

It’s not easy to convince a child under 8 to trick-or-treat for two hours on Halloween and then, the next day, turn around to give it all away. No, it’s not easy at all, especially when the little one’s candy stash weighed in at six pounds.

It was a negotiating session that would even make the toughest talent agent cringe at the demands that were being outlined. KitKat® and Hershey® bars were carved away from plastic pumpkin. Then a trade for bubble gum for a Bit-O-Honey® and candy corn. Eventually it all ended up back in the donation pile only to be sorted through one more time for the best 10 pieces of candy my daughter wanted to thor-oughly enjoy.

A logical explanation that the candy will be given to military men and women serving our country overseas (and a pinch of mother’s guilt) swayed the fi nal decision. Of course, it didn’t hurt for her to learn that she would earn a dollar for each pound donated. How to spend the earn-ings would be another negotiating session at a later time.

So we found online a local dentist participat-ing in the Halloween Candy Buy Back program, which is part of the Operation Gratitude pro-gram. Several practices in the Midlothian area were readily available to take the candy donation. She graciously accepted her six dollars and a new toothbrush, guessed the number of candy corn in the Mason jar, and made a card for the guys in the Navy because the “USS Nassau rocks.”

All the way home, she talked about her plans on what she would buy at the toy store and what else could she do around the house to earn more money for the toy of her dreams. And then, with empty candy sack in hand, she blurted out, “I’m rich!”

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Virginia’s rich military history and iconic sites make the state a moving destination to honor the men and women of America’s armed services this Veterans Day. Many sites are offering free admission to veterans and members of the mili-tary, along with special military discounts at several Virginia lodging facilities, to help visitors celebrate Veterans Day with loved ones.

Mount Vernon salutes veterans with free admission for ac-tive duty, former and retired military personnel on Veterans Day complete with a community concert by an all-veteran barbershop chorus singing traditional tunes and a military medley.

Visit the town suffering the highest per capita D-Day loss-es in the nation at the National D-Day Memorial in Bedford, with free admission on Veterans Day from 10 a.m. to noon.

Colonial Williamsburg offers free admission passes on Veterans Day to active duty military, guard and reservists, re-tirees, veterans and their dependents with the Honoring Ser-vice to America pass, which includes admission to Colonial Williamsburg’s Historic Area and museums, an orientation walk, a viewing of “Williamsburg, The Story of a Patriot,” free shuttle bus service and parking at the visitor center, from November 11 - 14, 2010.

In honor of the members and families of America’s armed services, both current and past, Virginia State Parks will waive parking fees for all Virginians on Veterans Day at all 35 state parks.

Virginia is home to some of the country’s best military memorials and museums. Find more information on iconic sites such as Arlington National Cemetery, the Iwo Jima memorial, the Air Force Memorial, the National D-Day Memorial, the U.S. Marine Corps museum, the Virginia War Memorial and more at www.Virginia.org.

Love is at the heart of every Virginia vacation. Visit www.Virginia.org/veteransday for more information on Veterans Day events, memorials and discounts throughout Virginia, or call toll-free 1-800-VISITVA to request a free, Virginia is for Lovers Travel Guide.

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National Parks and National Park Service sites are also free to all visitors on Veterans Day in

Virginia including:• Appomattox Court House National Historical

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Candy out the ears? Donate.

Children's Dentistry of Virginia staff Ashley Kagey, left, Dr. Amanda Kuhn, Dr. John Flowers, Karla Estrada, Brittney Foster, Cindy Estrada and MaeLynn Gonzales collect candy on Monday, Nov. 1 at the practice from 4 - 6 p.m. Donations had already fi lled the blue bucket with candy before 5 p.m.

In high school boys vol-leyball, the Dominion Dis-trict is considered one of the toughest in the state. At the upcoming district tourna-ment, at least one very good team will be going home and not advancing to the Region-al tournament. In this, their fi nal season, the six seniors of Midlothian High School are determined to be the ones to extend their season.

Tim Boykov, Austin Buehler, Hayden Kierl, Taylor Fletcher, Nick Walmsley, and Jason Losego are the core of the Midlothian HS Boys Vol-leyball team. They came to-gether in fi ts and starts over the past several years. Some played club ball in middle school, while others picked up the game in high school. Some have aspirations of playing in college, while others look to pursue dif-ferent interests. Regardless of their individual pasts and futures, in the present they have banded together into a brotherhood with a common goal – play to their potential, win the Dominion District tournament and advance to

the Regional tournament. A few years ago that goal

may have seemed a pipe dream for MHS Volleyball, but things have changed because of the serious invest-ment made by these young men. They have worked hard and worked together to build a team that cares about the results and each other, striving to prove to them-selves and others that they

can succeed. And, they have succeeded. These young men have become the role models for the next generation of Midlo volleyballers by being good citizens who are dedi-cated to the game and com-mitted to their teammates – no excuses, no blaming, just recognizing what needs to be worked on and address-ing weaknesses to become stronger – life lessons they

will carry with them into the future. Incidentally, they have had a lot of fun doing it, too.

Oh sure, they tease each other, but what family doesn’t? For the seniors of Midlothian High School, it is all about the fun, the intensity, and, ultimately, the brotherhood.

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Richuse like to address nutrition as soon as a person is diagnosed. The type of cancer, treatment plan, possible side effects and the person’s current nutritional status all must be considered. For example, high-calorie and high-protein foods may be necessary for a person who is losing extreme amounts of weight and muscle mass.

“Everyone brings with them a lot of their own variables to the table,” Rinchuse says. The ideal foods should be like those the Cancer Society has identifi ed as helping reduce the risk of disease: foods low in fat and sodium and packed with vitamins and minerals, such as colorful fruits and vegeta-bles. But if a person is suffering side effects of cancer treatment, it may be a challenge to make these foods appetizing, says Doyle, an editor of the “What to Eat During Cancer Treatment” cookbook ($19.95, American Cancer Society). The book’s 100 recipes are organized by symptoms, so cooking plans can be adjusted quickly.

“There’s no one thing that triggers every-thing. What smells good and tastes good one day may turn them off the next,” Doyle says. “Don’t be offended. These feelings can come and go.”

For example, for nausea, Doyle suggests simple, non-spicy foods that can be served at room temperature. Consider preparing a meal when the cancer patient is napping or out of the house. Better yet, cook in a Crock-pot outside.

The cookbook serves as a reminder that people undergoing cancer treatment don’t have to rely on nutritional supplements or fortifi ed drinks. Nutritious foods can be pleasing, and they provide an opportunity to share the same meals with your family, Doyle said.

The foods also can be handy post-treat-ment, as some people still experience side effects to their taste buds and digestive tract.

Even when a person’s cancer diagnosis is grim, nutrition can help with quality of life Rinchuse says. Palliative care, when treat-ment focuses on reducing pain not curing the disease, can still include healthful foods. The pleasure of food and the sharing of meals with friends also can make a difference emotionally.

“Even if the person sits there and eats two bites, hopefully there’s someone there to help share the rest of the meal with,” she says. You never give up, but you may shift gears.”

RECIPES “What to Eat During Cancer Treatment”

is a cookbook with a twist: It arranges foods based on the side effect or symptom a recipe could help alleviate (below in parentheses with each recipe). Here are some samples:

BRIE AND APPLE GRILLED CHEESE (NAUSEA)

In this heated sandwich, Brie, a creamy, soft cheese, melts into a yummy puddle of comfort on raisin bread.

One serving. Prep Time: 15 minutes or less; Total Time:

15 minutes or less. 1 ½ ounces Brie cheese, white rind

trimmed, at room temperature (substitute cheddar or another hard cheese if advised to avoid soft cheeses)

2 slices raisin bread 2 to 3 thin slices peeled Granny Smith or

other apple 1 teaspoon butter, softened Spread the Brie on one side of each piece

of bread. Place apple on top of one slice and top with the other slice, cheese side down. Spread the butter on the other sides of the bread.

Place in a skillet over medium heat. Cook until the bottom is golden and the cheese begins to melt. Carefully turn the sandwich and cook until golden and the cheese has melted completely.

ROASTED ROOT VEGETABLE SOUP (SORE MOUTH, DIFFICULTY SWALLOW-ING)

Using roasted vegetables takes much of the effort out of making homemade soup.

7 servings. Prep time: 15 minutes or less. Total time: 1

hour or less Precise measurements aren’t necessary;

just add enough broth to make the soup as thick or thin as you like. Depending on the size of your food processor, you might need to purée the vegetables in batches. If so, transfer the puréed mixture to a large bowl before adding all the broth. Most supermar-kets now sell small butternut squash, which are the perfect size for making this soup.

3 carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 small (about 1 pound) butternut squash,

peeled and seeded, cut into 1 ¼-inch pieces 1 small (about 8 ounces) sweet potato,

peeled and cut into 1 ¼-inch pieces 1 small sweet onion, peeled and cut into 1

¼-inch pieces 2 tablespoons olive oil Salt and freshly ground black pepper 5 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth or

vegetable broth, heated Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. On two foil-lined, rimmed baking sheets,

combine the carrots, squash, sweet potato, and onion. Drizzle with oil and toss to coat. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast for 40 to 50 minutes, or until very tender and slightly charred, tossing every 15 minutes.

Transfer to a food processor and add 3 cups of the warmed broth. Blend until smooth, adding more of the broth to achieve desired consistency. (You may need to do this step in batches or transfer the mixture to a large bowl before adding all the broth.)

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naise and mustard and stir to combine. Add the onion and relish. On a microwave-safe plate, place 1 tortilla and spread half with 1/3 of the tuna mixture. Sprinkle the other half with 1/4 cup cheese. Fold the tuna half over the cheese half. Microwave on high for 40 to 50 seconds, or until cheese melts. Repeat twice with the remaining ingredients.

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cheese, grated, divided 1 cup fresh bread crumbs 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese,

optional 1/2 pound uncooked elbow pasta Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Coat an

8-by-8-inch baking pan with nonstick cook-ing spray. In a blender, combine the milk, cottage cheese, mustard, and a sprinkle of salt and pepper and blend until smooth. In a bowl, combine 1 cup of the grated ched-dar cheese, the bread crumbs, and Parmesan cheese. Set aside. In a large bowl, combine the remaining cheddar cheese, the milk mix-ture, and uncooked pasta. Pour into prepared pan and cover tightly with foil. Bake for 30 minutes. Uncover, stir gently, and top with reserved cheese mixture. Bake uncovered for an additional 20 minutes, or until just set. Let cool for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

source: “What to Eat During Cancer Treat-ment ($19.95, American Cancer Society)

RECIPES from P1

Apple and Brie grilled cheese sandwich helps fi ght nausea. from the 2009 book, “What to Eat During Cancer Treatment” ($19.85, American Cancer Society).

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Chesterfi eld County Middle School Cross-Country Champion-ships. See the best distance runners from all 12 middle schools in the county compete for bragging rights on this “spectator friendly” 2.1 mile course. Individual and team champions will be determined for both girls and boys at Harry S. Daniel Park at Iron Bridge, 6600 Whitepine Rd, Richmond (off Route 10 across from Chesterfi eld Airport) from 2:30 – 5 p.m. Free. (804) 640-2744

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The Chesterfi eld-Colonial Heights Christmas Mother Commit-tee will host a fundraiser at the Cultural Center of India, 6641 Ironbridge Parkway, Chester, VA 23831 beginning at 6:30 p.m. It will be an evening of food, music, and a silent and live auc-tion. The JACK WINN-TET will provide musical entertainment. Heavy hors d’oeuvres will be served. Wine and beer will be pro-vided. Tickets for the evening are $30 per person. If you wish to purchase tickets, please call the Chesterfi eld-Colonial Heights Christmas Mother offi ce at (804) 751-4657. All proceeds from the fundraiser will benefi t the Chesterfi eld-Colonial Heights Christmas Mother program.

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Small players, big talentBY JIM [email protected]

Two of the smallest players on the fi eld will play huge roles tomorrow when L.C. Bird hosts Manchester in the Dominion District football

game of the year.Bird junior Yahkee Johnson is listed at 5-

6, 165 pounds. Manchester senior Brandon Chiles stands 5-5, 160.

But both make up for their lack of size with a unique package of speed and quick-ness, vision and elusiveness, toughness and instincts honed over years of running with a football in their hands.

Make no mistake: both workhorse run-ning backs are the heart and soul of their respective offenses. Their success -- or lack thereof -- will go a long way toward deter-mining whether the Skyhawks (6-0 district, 8-0 overall) or Lancers (5-1, 6-2) will take control of the district championship race heading into the fi nal week of the regular season.

“It’s a little bit like looking in the mirror when you watch those guys run,” Bird coach David Bedwell said. “They’re very similar in size, speed and the way they move. Both kids are going to touch the ball and both kids are going to have an impact on the game.”

Chiles returned for his senior season as the top returning rusher (1,464 yards and 17 touchdowns) in the metro Richmond area. He’s been so effective for so long, coaches throughout the Central Region will cel-ebrate when he receives his diploma in June and fi nally heads off to college.

By contrast, even Bedwell and his coaches weren’t quite sure what to expect when they heard Johnson was leaving Varina High and enrolling at Bird. It didn’t take long to fi nd out; Johnson was terrifi c in the Skyhawks’ fi rst scrimmage against Westfi eld and he’s been the starting tailback ever since.

But his true coming-out party didn’t hap-

pen until Oct. 1, when he carried the ball a staggering 43 times for 284 yards and two touchdowns in a victory over Monacan.

“The guy has boatloads of heart,” Bird of-fensive lineman Billy Dixon said. “He works hard every day in practice. When we execute and help Yahkee do his job, it’s the best feel-ing in the world.”

Johnson’s effort was one yard shy of the school single-game record held by the Atlanta Falcons’ Jason Snelling. He’s since put his name on a different line in the Bird record book, eclipsing Dominic Taylor’s

PHOTO BY JIM MCCONNELLMidlothian's Darren Barlow (left) and Cosby's Evan Niciphor run step-for-step over the fi nal mile of the Dominion District boys cross country meet.

Cosby runners sweep district championshipsBY JIM [email protected]

Two Cosby runners navigated vastly different journeys at last Thursday’s Dominion District cross country championships, yet wound up arriving at the same destination.

Junior Megan Moye dominated the girls race, beating Midlothian’s Kara Dickerson to the fi nish line at Pocahontas State Park by a full 45 seconds. As she left the rest of the fi eld in her wake, Moye’s brain tried to trick her body into believing there was a chal-lenger nipping at her heels and pushing her to chase a personal-best time.

For senior Evan Niciphor, the competi-tion was all too real. He and Midlothian’s Darren Barlow ran shoulder-to-shoulder for most of the 5,000-meter course, neither able to break away until Niciphor summoned a little extra speed over the fi nal 100 meters and secured the boys title by a mere three seconds.

“I defi nitely left it all

out there,” said Niciphor, who dedicated his victory to the memory of the Rev. Clay Thornton, a volun-teer assistant coach with Cosby’s track, cross country and football programs who passed away last year. “I had a big smile when I turned around at the end and saw I had it.”

Barlow, who was third in the district behind James River’s Ted Richardson and Niciphor last year, showed again that he’s completely recovered from the frac-tured ankle that cost him his entire sophomore cross country season.

But Niciphor earned the right to fl ash his pearly whites the hard way, by outkicking one of the best closers in the Central Region.

Perhaps that’s fi tting. As Cosby coach Chris Averill noted, his top boys runner made himself a champion through four years of hard work and sheer determina-tion.

“Evan literally willed

Titans add tourney titleCosby turns season around after slow startBY JIM [email protected]

Ten months after its 2009 season ended with a loss to eventual champion Frank Cox in the Group AAA state fi eld hockey quarterfi nals, Cosby returned to build on the momentum generated by the best season in its brief history.

Instead, the defending Do-minion District tournament champion stumbled out of the gate. The Titans’ 2-1 loss to Monacan on Sept. 23 left them with a 3-3 record at the halfway point of the district season; their overall mark was an even more uncharac-teristic 3-4.

Further complicating matters was the absence of several graduated standouts -- most notably, do-it-all team captain Kelsey Powell, now a freshman at VCU.

“Whenever you lose that many good players, you have to fi gure things out again,” Cosby coach Rachel Mead said. “It was a learning process. The girls knew they were good players. They just needed to come together as a team.”

There was no time to waste.

“It fi nally clicked in our brains that if we didn’t turn it around, our season was going to be over,” added forward Taylor Johnson, one of 10 seniors on Cosby’s roster.

The Titans haven’t lost

PHOTO BY JIM MCCONNELLMonacan's Kelsey Yates (right) tries to poke the ball away from Cosby's Claire Walker.

since. They closed out the regular season with seven consecutive victories, avenged losses to James River, Manchester and Monacan, and rallied to nip Midlothian 2-1 to secure the district’s regular season title.

Already guaranteed a spot in the Central Region quarterfi nals, Cosby (12-4) continued its stellar play by blanking Clover Hill 1-0 in the district tournament semifi nals, then used Lauren Miller’s fi rst-half goal to beat Monacan 1-0 in last Friday’s fi nal at SportsQuest.

The Titans took a nine-game winning streak into Tuesday’s regional tourna-ment opener against Atlee.

Brandon ChilesSenior

Manchester

Height: 5-5Weight: 160

Games: 8Carries: 185Yards: 1,182Average: 6.6

TDs: 18

Yahkee Johnson Junior

L.C. Bird

Height: 5-6Weight: 165

Games: 8Carries: 234Yards: 1,677Average: 7.1

TDs: 19

NASCAR needs Hamlin to win

PHOTO BY JIM MCCONNELLCosby's Lee McKenna (right) dribbles the ball upfi eld under pressure by Monacan's Sammi Lambert.

Lancers, Skyhawks rely heavily on diminutive running backs

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BY PAUL WOODY MEDIA GENERAL NEWS SERVICE

NASCAR fans are a loyal bunch. They love one driver, dislike an-

other and have one or two they utterly despise.

But fans of Denny Hamlin, Kurt Busch, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Jeff Gordon and even Kyle Busch can agree on one issue.

NASCAR needs a new points cham-pion.

Jimmie Johnson, driver of the No. 48 car, has won four consecutive Sprint Cup championships.

Johnson holds a 14-point lead over Hamlin in the Chase for the Sprint Cup Championship.

Johnson wants title No. 5. Hamlin

wants No. 1. Hamlin should win the title this year.

Here are three reasons why: 1. NASCAR fans need a reason to

attend and watch races. NASCAR attendance is down. The

bad economy is used as the primary reason to explain that.

Perhaps fans are weary of watching the same scenario play out every season. Johnson cruises through the fi rst 26 races and qualifi es for the Chase.

Then, as the old song goes, Johnson and his team do that voodoo that you do so well.

2. NASCAR needs color. No, we're not talking about the

multi-colored Sprint Cup cars. Some are quite fetching.

NASCAR needs a champion who is going to say what is on his mind, no matter the consequences.

Johnson is a nice guy. But when was the last time he said something that really made you think or got your blood boiling?

NASCAR fi ned Hamlin, reportedly $50,000, for a tweet.

A tweet! 3. Joe Gibbs is due, and Hamlin has

teammates — Kyle Busch and Joey Logano — to help his cause.

The most recent driver for Joe Gibbs Racing to win a points championship was Tony Stewart in 2005. The law of averages says someone from JGR should win soon. And Hamlin is the only Gibbs' driver with a chance this year.

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DOMINION DISTRICT CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS

BOYS RESULTSMidlothian 24, James River 66, Cosby 71 Manchester 83, Clover Hill 134 L.C. Bird 187, Monacan 196 (5 K, Pocahontas State Park)

1. Evan Niciphor (C) 15:38; 2. Darren Barrlow (Mid) 15:41; 3. Nathan Clarke (Man) 15:46; 4. Brayden Burleigh (Mid) 15:54; 5. Sam Hush (Mid) 16:20; 6. Sean Willard (Mid) 16:29; 7. Andrew Gorsuch (Mid) 16:41; 8. Kyle Murray (Mid) 16:47; 9. Ryan Peterson (Mid) 16:50; 10. Cody Stancil (JR) 16:51; 11. Clay Word (JR) 16:53; 12. Mike Todd (C) 17:10; 13. Cody Wellons (Man) 17:13; 14. Sam Reid (JR) 17:14; 15. Philip Froelich (JR) 17:15

GIRLS RESULTSMidlothian 26, Cosby 44 James River 88, Manchester 112 Monacan 112, Clover Hill 127 (5 K, Pocahontas State Park)

1. Megan Moye (C) 18:06; 2. Kara Dickerson (Mid) 18:51; 3. Claire Benjamin (Mid) 19:01; 4. Kari Johnston (Mid) 19:13; 5. Kaila Blackburn(Mon) 19:27; 6. Kate Birnbaum (C) 19:45; 7. Meghan Mulroy (Mid) 19:58; 8. Lindsey Blum (C) 19:59; 9. Nichelle Scott (LCB) 20:08; 10. Mary Katherine Dowell (JR) 20:37; 11. Taylor Sayegh (Mid) 20:46; 12. Katie Brendli (Mid) 20:57; 13. Elaine Dowell (JR) 21:01; 14. Sarah Ray (Man) 21:07; 15. Amanda Steinman (C) 21:09

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himself to this,” Averill said. “It’s been a long process. He loves running and really, re-ally wants to do better.”

How far has Niciphor come? As a sophomore, he qualifi ed for the state Group AAA meet but couldn’t even fi nish the race before suc-cumbing to discomfort in his hip. He was second in the dis-trict, third in the region and 15th in the state last season.

Not bad for a guy who grew up skateboarding and playing basketball, and didn’t run his fi rst cross country race until high school.

“If you put your mind to it, you can accomplish anything,” he said. “It’s corny, but it’s true.”

Moye had no choice but play brain games when she hit the 1-mile mark and real-ized she was basically out in the woods all by herself.

“It seemed like it just got really quiet,” she said.

With a comfortable lead and plenty of time to think, Moye’s mind wandered ahead a bit to the looming showdown with defending regional champion Erica Dobbs of Deep Run. Then she caught herself and heard Averill’s voice, reminding her not to waste her energy with such thoughts.

So Moye decided to pursue her personal record of 17:42, set last month on the same Pocahontas course at the Milestat.com Invitational.

She wound up 24 seconds off that pace, but was still all smiles after winning her fi rst individual district title.

“It’s a different feeling when you know someone’s there because you know they’re going to do their best to catch you,” she said.

Neither district cham-pion enjoyed the benefi ts of running with friendly faces. Moye’s three closest challeng-ers were from Midlothian

PHOTO BY JIM MCCONNELLCosby's Megan Moye begins to pull away from her closest challengers en route to the Dominion District girls title.

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and Niciphor had a freight train full of hard-charging Trojans on his heels.

“It’s hard to get a boost of confi dence when there’s a bunch of Midlo guys on your hip,” Niciphor said with a smile.

Midlothian coach Stan Morgan had seven of the top 10 fi nishers on the boys side and four of the top 10 in the girls race. The Trojans’ boys won the district team title for the 12th consecutive season; the girls have now won the last six in a row.

The Central Region meet is Saturday at Pole Green Park in Mechanicsville.

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The Indoor Football League and the Richmond Revolution announced their 2011 schedule last week.

The 14-game season kicks off on Saturday, February 27 in Bloomington, IL. The Revolution plays its fi rst home game of the season the next weekend,

Saturday March 5, against the expan-sion Lehigh Valley Steelhawks. The Steelhawks join the Indoor Football League’s Atlantic division along with the Reading Express. The IFL season runs through Saturday, June 11, with the Revolution hosting the Express in a

regular season fi nale that will complete a home and home series.

In addition to the opening game road trip to Bloomington, the Revolu-tion also travel to visit each of the two other teams in the division, Lehigh Valley and Reading.

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PHOTO BY LYDIA COTAThe cheerleading squads from Weaver Athletic Association show off the trophies they won at the Chesterfi eld Cheer League Spectacular.

Cheerleaders representing Weaver Athletic As-sociation recently won two trophies at the 24th an-nual Chesterfi eld Cheer League Spectacular held at Meadowbrook High School.

Weaver's combined Junior/Senior team, coached by Sallie Levitch and Valerie Crowder with help from teen coaches Ellen Sowder, Sammy Barock, Melanie Cooper and Mary Swagger, took fi rst place in the AA Division.

Members of the team are: Katie Bauduc, Char-lotte Bernard, Stephanie Billings, Apryl Bradt, Caitlan Crowder, Lara Ann Douglas, Elizabeth Duignam, Lexi Ellis, Olivia Jacob, Madison Johnson, Robin LaHaye, Grayson Levitch, Caitlin Lucas, Michelle Marquez, Madison McGregor, Chloe Naughton, Claire O'Brien, Carter Saunders, Caroline Wilkes, Cara Klich, Noah Leech, Katherine Naughton and Ellie Sorensen.

The Minors squad, coached by Debra Sawyer, Colleen Gentile and Archer Wilson, took second place in its division. Team members are: Morgan Burton, Rachel Damico, Emma Garber, Lilly Gentile, Camp-bell Heinberg, Courtney Klich, Morgan Lemon, Mag-gie Monroe, Kennedy Polgar, Samantha Sawyer, Bri Sehlhorst, Helen Trout, Lindsay Williams, Madeline Wilson and Caroline Zierenberg.

Teen coaches for the Minors squad are Logan Swaringen, Lindley Riekel and Rebekah Phillips.

single-season rushing mark with a 207-yard effort in a little more than a half of play last Thursday against George Wythe.

Through eight games, Johnson leads the area in rushing attempts (234) and yards (1,677). He averages 7.1 yards per carry and has scored 19 touchdowns.

“Coach always says, they can know what we run, but they still have to stop it,” Johnson said.

Added Bedwell: “This game is over thought by a lot of people. Give your best player the ball as many times as possible on offense and tackle the other team’s best player when he has the ball. That’s as simple as it gets.”

Manchester coach Tom Hall, a Bird alumnus, knows that attitude has been the Skyhawks’ tradition from its inception. He also knows that Bedwell isn’t going to aban-don the run if the Lancers have success against it early in the game.

“You might stop [John-son] on 10 plays, but on the 11th play he’s going to bust one for 70 yards,” Hall said.

While Chiles has 49 fewer carries than Johnson this season, his ability to score from anywhere on the fi eld is equally vital to Manchester’s spread offense.

Since a subpar season-opener against Thomas Dale (15 carries, 55 yards), Chiles has surpassed the 100-yard mark in seven consecutive games. He’s fourth in the area with 1,182 yards (6.6 average) and has scored 18 touchdowns -- the last two of which helped the Lanc-ers stave off an upset bid by Midlothian last Friday.

“I played league ball with Brandon growing up, so I’ve known for a long time that he was better than most,” said Manchester’s Virginia Tech-bound offensive tackle Jake Goins. “He’s tough and he’s hard to bring down.”

Fans may be more im-pressed by fancy moves and long touchdown runs, but toughness is a point of pride for both diminutive running backs. That’s because they both grew up hearing how they’d never be big or strong enough to handle the pound-ing that comes with being an every-down back in high school.

“I think when people talk about our size, it makes us run even harder. It’s motiva-tion,” Chiles said.

Hall said Chiles catches opponents off-guard because he’s more effective running between the tackles than he would be trying to bounce every play to the outside.

“He’s an amazing kid. He runs like a 200-pounder,” Hall added. “He’s worked really hard in the offseason to get himself stronger and we’re just fortunate to have him.”

The Skyhawks are just as happy to have found their latest in a long line of great tailbacks. Johnson has endeared himself to his team-mates, coaches and fans with his willingness to run the ball as often as it takes to put Bird in the win column.

“When you’re a tailback in our offense, you’re going to get hit. You’re going to run between the tackles. You know you’re going to get the ball and you’re going to get pounded on,“ Bedwell said. “A kid who can come back and do it time and time again … it’s guts. It’s toughness. That’s Yahkee. I don’t know if he even knows how tough he is.”

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“It says a lot about these girls,” Mead said. “I think some people had written them off.”

The Chiefs (11-5) were on the rebound themselves. After falling out of a fi rst-place tie with losses to James River and Cosby during the fi nal week of the season, Monacan bounced back in the tournament by ripping Manchester (6-0) and edging Midlothian (2-1) to secure its fi rst regional berth under coach Cathy Green.

“We knew if we lost one game, we were done,” Monacan senior

Kelly Keys said. “We didn’t want our season to end yet. I think it was that passion that helped us come back.”

By reaching the tournament fi nal, Monacan was assured of at least one more game this season. Win or lose against Cosby, the Chiefs already knew they were scheduled to face Hanover in the region quarterfi nals.

But there was more at stake for Monacan’s players than the right to add a shiny new bauble to their school’s trophy case. They were playing both for pride and another opportunity to silence their doubt-ers.

“Nobody really expected us to do anything,” Keys added. “That we made it to the fi nals and we’re going to regionals … I’ve played here four years and we’ve never done this. Now it’s over and we just have to look to the future.”

The Chiefs played well enough against Cosby to win. They held their own in the midfi eld, limited the Titans to only a couple scoring chances and surrendered only one goal, but they couldn’t sustain any pressure against Cosby’s defense.

District player of the year Dylan Dowdy was the main source of

Monacan’s frustration. Every time the Chiefs pushed the

ball deep into the Titans’ penalty cir-cle, Dowdy was there to either swipe the ball off an opponent’s stick or stuff a crossing pass before it got to the front of the goal.

But rather than talk about herself, Dowdy preferred to share the glory with the rest of Cosby’s defense, which posted six shutouts during the impressive late-season surge.

“It just shows how far we’ve come,” she said. “I think losing those games early in the season made us want to win even more.”

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13567 Midlothian Turnpike, will be hosting a sale of Brunswick Stew and Sweet Potato Pie on Nov. 10 to ben-efi t Friendshare. The fund is used to assist those in need with rent, electric bills, and medical bills through a part-nership with Social Services and Bethel Ministries. The fund has helped hundreds of people in the region.

The sale begins at 11:30 a.m. on Nov. 10. The stew, which is freezable, is $7 per quart. Pies are also $7. “They are amazing! I tried them last year,” said Beth Schanz of Midlothian.

The Thrifty Quaker, which offers donated items for sale, has given to charities all over the world. Each charity is selected by the community. Orders can be placed by calling the Thrifty Quaker at (804) 794-7158.

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A local band is hoping to make a big splash on the national music scene. Forrest & Kaylon McDonald, of Midlothian, has entered maurices “Small Town Sound” band search. maurices is the leading small town specialty store and fashion authority, and it created this contest in partnership with PlayNetwork and Sonicbids to discover the next famous female-fronted band.

More than 500 bands are vying for their big break. “We’re blown away by the number of submissions received for “Small Town Sound,” said maurices Store Manager Hillary Hoff. “This is an exciting contest that inspires women to take a chance on their dreams. The enthusiasm from artists has been fantastic, and now we want fans to vote and support their hometown favorites.”

Now through Nov. 15, people can visit www.maurices.com to check out the profi les and audio tracks for Forrest & Kaylon Mc-Donald, who plays blues music, as well as the rest of the contestants.

Fans have the power to narrow the fi eld to the top 50 musical ensembles. A group of panelists, including The Bangles, Chrissie

Hynde, and indie rock group Sick of Sarah, will trim the fi eld to 10 fi nalists. Bands will then have two weeks to create an original song based on the “Small Town Sound” theme. On Dec. 1, online voting will reopen and people will vote a fi nal time on the best original song to determine the grand prize winner and the two runners up.

The grand prize-winning band will

perform live at their local maurices and receive a trip to Los Angeles to shoot a music video and record their winning song at the PlayNetwork production studio. They’ll also receive gifts from maurices and Daisy Rock Guitars as well as the opportunity to perform at a major national music festival in the spring of 2011 with The Bangles and Sick of Sarah.

People who vote will receive a maurices coupon and will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win one of 13 maurices shop-ping sprees valued between $100 and $1,000. Winners will be drawn and notifi ed on Jan. 5, 2011.

Jimmy Barrett, Program Director and Talk Show Host at WRVA Radio will Emcee the CCHASM Generous Hearts Dinner & Auc-tion Saturday, Nov. 6, at the Bishop Ireton Center. Over $30,000 of items will be going up for bid in both the Silent and Live Auc-tion Sessions.

Items include: Dinner for two with Sena-tor Steve Martin, fi ne jewelry, a set of 4 tires, art, a Career Makeover including Resume revamp, professional graphics package, and seven trips including destinations to Costa Rica & Machu Picchu, a one week stay at Atlantic Beach NC condo, sports memora-bilia [Jim Kelley signed football, Lennie Pond

racing outfi t, autographed picture of Green Bay Packers William Henderson, Gilbert Brown and Dorsey Levins, Ravens signed football, Arnold Palmer signed photo], plus many great items for Christmas giving. Entertainment will be provided by Spill Sheet featuring Damian.

Tickets are $50 each with discounts for groups of 8 or more. Contact CCHASM at (804) 796-3715 or e-mail [email protected]

All funds raised will go to support the emergency needs of area residents.

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CCHASM Charity Dinner and Auction to be held Saturday, Nov. 6

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November is Pet Cancer Awareness Month! FETCH a Cure, a local non-profi t determined to improve the quality of life for our pets specifi cally focused on the issues of cancer and aging, announces the third annual “SPOTS” cancer awareness campaign.

FETCH a Cure is here to help pet owners fi ght this disease - to prevent it, detect it and to under-stand the treatment options available. FETCH a Cure’s comprehensive website is a resource to learn about the risks your pets may be facing, the warning signs for early detection, information for getting your pet the best care as well as a place to connect with other pet owners who have been through the same experience. Local families who are struggling to care for their companions with cancer are also being helped by FETCH’s Companions in Crisis program through fi -nancial assistance for life-sav-ing treatments for their pets.

For the month of No-vember, FETCH a Cure has partnered with local retailers and restaurants who are offering “SPOTS” specials on a specifi c item or service

where a portion of sales will benefi t FETCH a Cure. A complete list of participating businesses can be found on the FETCH a Cure website, www.fetchacure.com. A full calendar of events is also in place for the month to help raise awareness for pet cancer including the “Puppy Up! Walk” and a series of free educational seminars on topics such as nutrition and treatment options for cancer in your dog or cat.

The “Puppy Up!” Walk is scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 7, and is part of a national effort in partnership with the organization, 2 Million Dogs, to raise canine cancer aware-ness and funds for a com-parative oncology study. The event will be held at Rock-wood Park from 1-3 p.m. Richmond is one of fi fteen cities across the country par-ticipating in this awareness effort. Walkers can register as individuals or as a team by visiting www.fetchacure.com or www.2milliondogs.org.

The month will con-clude with FETCH’s annual fundraising event, Progres-sive Evening, held on Nov. 20. The event raises funds for FETCH a Cure’s Companions in Crisis program, a fi nancial

assistance program for fami-lies who cannot afford cancer treatments for their pets. The evening starts at The Virginia Center for Architecture and continues on to host houses along Monument Avenue. The 2010 Pet Philanthropy Award will also be presented to this year’s recipient, Village Bank. Tickets are $75 per person and can be purchased at www.fetchacure.com.

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Secretary of Administra-tion for the Commonwealth of Virginia Lisa Hicks-Thom-as will be the featured guest on November 29th at “Tavern Talk,” presented by the Ches-terfi eld Historical Society of Virginia.

Prior to her appoint-ment, Ms. Hicks-Thomas was deputy Attorney General under then Attorney General Bob McDonnell and served on the Board of Governors of the Virginia State Bar as well as adjunct professor at the University of Richmond.

As Virginia’s Secretary of Administration, Ms. Hicks-Thomas oversees a number of state agencies including the Department of General Services, the State Board of Elections, the Department of Minority Business Enterprise

and the Department of Hu-man Resources.

“Tavern Talk” offers patrons at Howlett’s Res-taurant & Tavern in Chester an opportunity to meet and submit questions to infl uen-tial local, state and national personalities. The monthly event is presented from 6:30-7:30 pm in the main dining area at Howlett’s, located at 3530 Festival Park Plaza, Chester, VA 23831. Reserva-tions are required; please call (804)930-1034. A percent-age of that day’s food sales will benefi t the Chesterfi eld Historical Society of Virginia (CHSV).

As the center for Ches-terfi eld County history, the mission of the CHSV is to collect, preserve, interpret, and promote the county’s

past for the education and enjoyment of present and future generations.

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Lisa Hicks-Thomas is featured speaker at November 'Tavern Talk'

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Luciano D'Aria of Midlothian captures a photo the rising sun off the reservoir on a brisk November morning.

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PHOTO BY SUSANNE FLAHIVECongratulations to the Marching Chiefs on a fabulous performance at VBODA State Marching Assessment on October 30! They received the highest rating possible (superior) from each of the seven judges, earning them aan overall rating of Superior! The Marching Chiefs performed as a support band for the 35th Marine Corps Marathon in Washington, DC. They played for more than 30,000 runners. Attached is a picture of the Marching Chiefs in our performance location.

- submitted by Jennifer Ryan, band and orchestra director at Monacan High School

Playing for the 35th Marine Corps Marathon runners

Cub Scouts #1861 Timmy Plahs, left, and Jack Hilliard deliver to neighbors 'Scouting for Food' donation bags on

Saturday, Oct. 30.

Thousands took to the streets early Saturday morning for the nationwide food drive.

"The residents of Chesterfi eld are to take the bag, fi ll it up with food, and leave it by their mailbox for next weekend,

which will be November 6, Saturday. Then our Boy Scouts will come again, bright and early. Actually, we won’t be so early, we’ll pick up between 10

[a.m.] and noon. Give people time to wake up and load up the bag." - Holly Luther, Pack 861.

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