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Members of the the Mid-locanics walked away from the Virginia FIRST Regional competition

with a fi rst-place fi nish and as well as the Industrial Safety Award sponsored by Underwriters Laboratory.

During the competition, held March 14 through 16 at the Siegel Center, the Midlocanics competed their way to the fi nal round, ending up in the fi rst-place alliance from a fi eld of 65 teams. This alliance also included robotics teams from the Piedmont Governors School in Martinsville and from Franklin High School in Franklin. As regional cham-pions, the Midlocanics will proceed to St. Louis, Mo. to compete in the 2013 FIRST Championship April 24 through 27, which last year attracted more than 30,000 participants, fans, families, edu-cators and industry leaders.

The Industrial Safety Award celebrates the team that progresses

Midlocanics take robotics title

PHOTO PROVIDED BY THE MIDLOCANICS The Midlocanics FIRST Robotics Team #1541 is made up of students from Midlothian, James River, Manchester, Cosby and Clover Hill High Schools.

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For the second year run-ning, a massive Easter Egg hunt hosted by Village of Faith Ministries will in-

clude a special egg hunt designed for children with special needs.

Village of Faiths annual Hunt for the Golden Egg event will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Satur-day, March 30, at its Southside campus, which is located at 11000 Hull Street Road.

According to Village of Faith, the annual event draws more than 5,000 people every year, rain or shine. During the Hunt for the Golden Egg event, children from across the Richmond area will search for more than 40,000 hid-

den, candy-fi lled eggs. The special needs hunt was

created last year to give children living with disabilities an oppor-tunity to participate.

In 2012, we added the Special Needs Hunt to accommodate children with special needs, said Pastor Michael Jones. More than 75 children with developmen-tal disabilities or chromosome disorders participated in a hunt specifi cally designed to meet their unique needs. We also provided a table-top egg hunt for children who use wheelchairs. Our goal is to create a family-friendly event where all children can participate.

PHOTO PROVIDED BY VILLAGE OF FAITH MINISTRIESVillage of Faith Ministries' Easter egg hunt for children with special

needs includes a table-top hunt for children in wheelchairs.

Easter Egg hunt for children with special needs

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Today 49 students, parents, and fac-ulty will depart from Midlothian High

School to perform in Europe during spring break.

The students are from chorus, orchestra and band, but will combine to one ensemble to perform three concerts that will include American folk songs, spirituals, and other classical choral literature. Concerts will be performed outside of Lucerne in Switzerland, in Florence, Italy and at St. Pauls Within the Walls American Episcopal Church in Rome.

Students have been preparing for the musical experience of a lifetime with evening rehearsals.

The Midlothian group wont spend their whole trip perform-ing. In Switzerland, the students will ride a cable car up to Mount

PHOTO PROVIDED BY MIDLOTHIAN HIGH SCHOOLThis group of Midlothian High School music students will spend spring break traveling and performing through Europe. They depart today.

Midlothian High School students Europe-bound

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Each year, the Scholas-tic Art and Writing Awards spotlight the creativity and abilities of

middle and high school students throughout the country.

Five Chesterfi eld County Pub-lic Schools students won national recognition in the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards:

Kinsey Childress of Cosby High School Gold medal for ceramics and

glass Summer Balcom of Manchester High School Silver medal for mixed media Courtney Gerboc of Cosby High School Silver medal for drawing Katherine Monks of Maggie L. Walker Governors

School Silver medal for poetry Mackenzie Neal of Maggie L. Walker Governors

School Silver medal for personal essay/memoir

According to the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards website, gold medal winners produced the most outstanding works in the nation and silver medal winners pro-duced works demonstrating high honors on the national level.

At the state level this year, Chesterfi eld County students won a total of 50 Gold Keys, 64 Silver Keys and 80 honorable men-tions. Gold Key winners go on to national competition; national winners will be announced in March.

Learn more about the awards at www.artandwriting.org.

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This national award-winning ceramics and glass piece was created by Kinsey Childress of Cosby High School.

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BY JODI DEALRegional Reporter

Sometimes, the lively drumming at one of St. Marks United Methodist Churchs contemporary

services can seem to be coming from nowhere.

Thats because, depending on the song and his posture, the wor-ship bands 9-year-old drummer cant always be seen over his drum kit.

Im the smallest kid in my class by a long shot, drummer Blake Berkley said, shrugging.

He may be pint-sized, but Berkley makes a big sound. Church members are awed by his abilities.

My husband and I think of him as a phenom, worshiper Beth Lucas said. Hes just a prodigy.

Friend and fellow worshiper Angela Cox agreed, noting that she likes to watch folks who are new to the church to see how long

it will take them to notice Blake.Theyll realize halfway

through the service, Wait, thats a kid! Cox said.

Blakes dad Brad is the churchs director of contemporary worship arts. He and his band Relevant lead the churchs contemporary services each Sunday with a mix of music and message.

Brad Berkley didnt teach his son to drum. Hes a piano player, and said even he is impressed with his sons percussive ability.

Berkley, who also is a Mato-aca High School music teacher and show choir director, said his son simply started banging on drums after church services and at school. From there, he taught himself by watching other drum-mers in person or on video.

Relevant has had a few other drummers before Blake came

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PHOTO BY JODI DEALBlake Berkley and his dad Brad Berkley both worship through music.

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along, but, in 2011, when Blake was just 7 years old, the bands teenaged drum-mer graduated and went on to college. Berkley needed a replacement, and the answer seemed simple.

Ever since, the little musician has kept the beat for the band, which Berkley said benefi ts from having a diverse lineup. Alongside Blake on drums and Brad on keyboards are a bass player who is in his 50s, a college-aged guitar player and a twentysomething singer.

It adds a lot of energy

and interest to see such a young musician up there, Berkley said.

Blake doesnt have a drum set at home, so he must hone his skills through regular practices at his church. And even when hes not seated at drums, hes using his hands to drum on any available space sometimes to his mother and his teachers chagrin, Brad said.

When asked why he enjoys drumming, Blake thought for a moment and said drums are important because they provide a beat.

Brad pointed out that his interest may be related to

another hobby of Blakes: mathematics. Right now, hes into trigonometry and considering a career as a physicist.

I think theres a cor-relation there, Berkley said. Drumming is a lot of math.

On a more serious note, Blake said he enjoys drum-ming as a form of worship.

It makes me happy. Im playing music for Him [God] and He likes it, Blake said with a smile.

His dad smiled too.Im very proud of him.

Hes using his talent for God. Thats a big thing for us, Berkley said.

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PHOTO PROVIDED BY ROBIOUS MIDDLE SCHOOLRobious Middle School recently staged a production of High School Musical, Jr. with 78 students in the cast and crew. Shade Wilson and Lauren Adcock, who are seniors in the James River Leadership program, directed the play as their Capstone project. The students performed fi ve shows and a percentage of the proceeds was given to the National Association for Music in Education.

High School Musical, Jr. at Robious Middle

PHOTO BY JODI DEALIn addition to drumming, 9-year-old Blake Berkley says he loves trigonometry.

Pilatus and Rigi in the Swiss Alps. They will also cross the Spreuerbrucke, a wooden bridge built in 1407 that provides beautiful views of old town Lucerne. Next, the locals will travel to Milan, Italy to visit the La Scala mu-seum and, depending on the days schedule, may be able to visit the famous audito-rium. They will also visit the beautiful Gothic cathedral with 135 spires and numer-ous gargoyles.

From Milan the group will travel to Florence, the Cradle of the Renaissance. They will visit a cathedral with bronze baptistery doors, the Piazza della Signoria, and stroll along the Ponte Vecchio. Finally, the group will travel to Rome to view the Spanish Steps, the Trevi Fountain, the Colosseum, the Arch of Constantine, the Roman Forum, the Pantheon, and the Vatican.

This is the second time Midlothian High School mu-sic students have traveled to Europe to perform. In 2009, 74 students and parents trav-eled to Switzerland, Germany and Austria to present three choral concerts.

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Local members of Wood-men of the World recently gathered for their annual summit at the Holiday Inn

Koger Center in Midlothian.The Woodmen of the World are a

fraternal organization built around fi nancial products including life insurance and annuities. Although members are required to own a Woodmen fi nancial product, the organization is about more than benefi ts as a fraternal organiza-tion, it has a deep focus on com-munity service. This years annual summit was centered around the theme of patriotism, and featured keynote speaker Chesterfi eld Commonwealths Attorney William Davenport.

The annual summit provides an opportunity for local members to

meet with state and even national Woodmen representatives and discuss how best to continue serving the community.

Woodmen of the World has pre-sented over 2,000,000 fl ags and fl ag poles free of charge since 1947. Last year alone, Woodmen presented more than 100,000 fl ags across the country. A local example is the pole erected at Hanovers Taylor Park off of Highway 54. Woodmen also provided a pole in Powhatan for Lonesome Dove Equestrian Center, which serves local veterans.

In addition to presenting fl ags and holding patriotic ceremonies, the Woodmen own a Star Lab, a portable planetarium, which mem-bers set up free of charge at local schools.

Learn more about the Woodmen of the World at www.woodmen.org.

James Holland, who represents the Dale District on the Chesterfi eld County Board of Supervisors, attended a recent Woodmen of the World summit held in Midlothian.

PHOTOS PROVIDED BY WOODMEN OF THE WORLD George Washington re-enactor Kevin Grantz interacted with Mechanicsville Lodge 468 members and offi cers at a recent Woodmen of the World summit.

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CONTRIBUTED REPORTIn addition to his career as a

pediatric dentist, Hal Horowitz has long been a serious pho-tographer, focusing his lens on wildfl owers.

Horowitz will share his secrets and observations in a presentation called Wildfl ow-ers Across America at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 4 in the Educa-tion and Library Complex of the Lewis Ginter Botanical Gar-den, which is located at 1800 Lakeside Avenue in Richmond.

Horowitz has a special inter-est in native orchids and has photographed over 150 North American species, including all 57 species native to Virginia. Through March 31, his pho-tographs of native orchids can be seen in the Education and Library Complex of the Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden. This exhibit is in addition to many others in public and private gal-leries and museums in the Mid-Atlantic area, and to his images that have been published in magazines, books, advertise-ments, and digital productions.

The program is free and open to the public. A short business meeting will follow Horowitzs presentation.

The Pocahontas Chapter is

one of 13 Virginia Native Plant Society chapters and serves the counties of Charles City, Ches-terfi eld, Goochland, Hanover, Henrico, King William, New Kent, Powhatan and the cities of Ashland, Chester, Hopewell, Petersburg, and Richmond. In addition to the monthly meetings, the chapter conducts fi eld trips, holds a May picnic and wildfl ower walk, hosts the annual Virginia Native Plant Society Winter Workshop and sends a monthly newsletter.

Membership in a chapter is available to anyone who joins the Virginia Native Plant Society. VNPS members enjoy the natural world and support efforts to preserve Virginias native plants. Ranging in age from students to seniors, members are professionals, knowledgeable amateurs and many who are just beginning to learn about our fl ora. While some members join enthusias-tically in activities, others help out occasionally or support the society solely with their memberships and their interest. All are welcome.

For more information visit the chapter and state websites at pocahontaschapter-vnps.org and vnps.org.

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St. Patricks Day has come and gone, but the spirit of the Emerald Isle will still be felt during an upcoming concert.

An Evening of Irish Music and Dance will be presented by the Richmond Folk Music Society at 8 p.m. on Saturday, March 30. The event, which will feature performers from the Blue Ridge Irish Music School, will be held at Con-gregation Or Ami, located at 9400 W. Huguenot Road in North Chesterfi eld.

Lori Madden is the execu-tive director of the Blue Ridge Irish Music School, a Char-lottesville-based nonprofi t organization that teaches traditional Irish culture to its students. Madden said the schools traditional ensemble and bridge group will per-form at the concert.

We offer lessons in music, dance and singing to the com-munity and to all ages and

skill levels, but we dont do it for competition, Madden said. Instead, we perform as an ensemble, and we do it for fun.

Madden said she was fi rst introduced to Mary Smith, the director of the Richmond Folk Music Society, when Smith began participating in song circles at the school.

Quite a few months ago, she contacted me about doing a show in March, since March is a good time for all things Irish, Madden said. And she has been coming up for our song circles where folks come together in a very informal setting.

During our circles, they can bring a song, and they are mostly Irish folk songs, that they want to sing that includes a chorus. We talk about the songs and the traditions behind them, so its very in-formal but very educational, Madden said.

On Saturday, performers from Blue Ridge Music School will dance, sing and play sev-eral Irish folk songs, although Madden said that many of them may not be immediately recognizable to listeners. The show will feature sing-along songs such as Irish Washer Woman and Molly Malone with choruses the audience will enjoy.

We do a song called Whiskey in the Jar, which is a folk song with a percussive clapping portion that gets the audience involved, Madden said. So we have great tunes, although some of them are less well-known.

Madden said that Irish music and dance has always been popular throughout the Central Virginia region, although the locales Irish population isnt necessarily as large as those found in other areas of the country.

There are some good

Irish musicians in and around Richmond, Madden said. So its not as many people as you might fi nd in an area like New York City or Baltimore, but there are some really dedi-cated and talented folks.

Though she admitted the music doesnt always suit everyones personal tastes, Madden said theres some-

thing about it that touches people. Perhaps thats because the liveliness of an entire cul-ture can be felt during an Irish dance, instrumental or vocal performance.

Its very high energy, and you cant sit still when youre watching and listening, Madden said. But the slow songs are very compelling in a

different way.Maybe (people) just

enjoy the melancholy of a minor key that is evocative of a different time and place, Madden said.

Admission is $12 in advance and $15 at the door. For more information, call 804-647-7856 or visit www.richmondfolkmusic.com.

PHOTO PROVIDED BY BLUE RIDGE IRISH MUSIC SCHOOLBlue Ridge Irish Music School's traditional ensemble, shown above, will perform during a Saturday night concert at Congregation Or Ami.

The fi rst day of school may seem far away, but for rising kindergarteners, an important date is right around the corner.

Thursday, April 11 is registration day for children starting kindergarten in the fall. Only children who will be 5 years old on or before Sept. 30 are eligible no exceptions.

Signing up on time is important. Timely registration gives parents time to learn about their childrens school and fi nish up any missing paperwork. Students get the benefi t of an oppor-tunity to tour school and participate in summer activities.

Schools benefi t, too. The more ad-ministrators know about the number of kindergarteners coming in the fall, the more prepared they can be to ac-commodate them with teachers, space and supplies.

In the Richmond region, more than an estimated 4,000 children are not registered on time each year enough to fi ll about eight elementary schools.

In an attempt to prevent late regis-trations and the resulting last-minute shuffl ing of resources, Smart Begin-nings Greater Richmond, an initiative of the United Way of Greater Rich-mond & Petersburg and the Greater Richmond Chamber, is coordinating the kindergarten registration public awareness campaign on behalf of school districts. The effort includes a special reward for families that make the deadline.

How registration worksBetween 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. on

April 11, parents should take their children to the elementary school they are zoned to attend. To fi nd the correct school, call 804-318-8743 or go online to the parents section of mychesterfi eldschools.com and click fi nd my school.

Children should accompany their parents to registration for a brief eval-uation. Parents must bring the childs certifi ed original birth certifi cate; the childs Social Security number

is requested. To attend Chesterfi eld County Public Schools, children must live in Chesterfi eld County with a parent or legal guardian, so parents must also bring their photo ID and one of these proofs of residency: lease for at least one year or

deed of a residence or property in Chesterfi eld Countycontract or lease free of con-

tingencies to occupy a Chesterfi eld County residence within two months of the date of enrollmentresident managers letter on

company letterhead stating that residence is a corporate residence in Chesterfi eld County weekly receipts for temporary

residence in a hotel or motel for up to 60 days (requires renewal or evidence of more permanent residency within 60 days of enrollment)

Before the fi rst day of school, parents must supply medical records showing their child has had a physi-cal examination within the past 12

months and listing the dates of each state-required immunization.

Registration rewardChildren who are registered on

time will have an opportunity to tour their new school and take advantage of special summer activities, while parents will have access to important information about school and plenty of time to take care of any missing paperwork. Timely registration also helps schools plan for incoming kindergarteners, making sure enough staff, space and materials are on hand.

To reward both parents and children for registering on time, the Childrens Museum of Richmond is providing free admission to the museum and a surprise for properly registered children. The offer is only valid on Saturday, April 13, the Satur-day after registration day.

Chesterfi eld County Public Schools had great success with kinder-garten registration last year and par-ents were very prepared with the right

paperwork. said Deborah C. Melland, Elementary Curriculum Instructional Specialist. However, we still had to add several kindergarten classes after school started in September.

The results that we saw last year showed that by acting together throughout the region to publicize the on-time kindergarten registration date, we can create greater awareness, said Jacqueline Hale, Director of Smart Beginnings Greater Richmond. Our goal is to help more parents prepare their children for school and register their children for kindergar-ten on time. If parents wait until the summer, then its a scramble both to gather the paperwork and to make sure the child has the necessary skills to be successful in school.

For more information about kindergarten registration and what to bring, call 804-594-1671 or visit www.mychesterfi eldschools.com (in Parents section, click Student Registration.)

Kindergarten registration day is April 11

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Above left: The James River High orchestra provided music.

Above: A Fort Lee representative spoke with Manchester Middle Junior Junior Reserve Offi cers Training Corps students, who served as the color guard for the event.

Left: The James River High chamber ensemble sang the national anthem and other selections.

Chesterfi eld County Public Schools recog-nized more than 200 businesses and commu-nity organizations for their support of public education at a special breakfast on March 15.

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Visiting a nearby amusement park is a fun way for men and women to shop locally.

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great way to stimulate your local economy. Municipally owned golf courses are owned by the municipality, which means each dollar you spend is money thats going back into your commu-nity. And much like other local businesses, the golf course is no doubt employing your friends and neighbors, giving even more money back to your com-munity.

Buy a preowned vehicleBuying a preowned vehicle

as opposed to a brand new car bought from a manufacturer is another way to shop locally. This is especially true if you buy your preowned vehicle from a private citizen. But buying from a local dealership can stimulate your local economy as well, as your community will benefi t from the taxes on the vehicle and that dealership will con-tinue to provide jobs for fellow members of your community.

Treat yourself to a spa treatment

Another unique and indulgent way to support your local economy is to treat yourself to a spa treat-ment. The cost of a spa trip de-pends on what you prefer, but even a relatively inexpensive trip to the spa will support a local business.

Plus, youll reap the rewards of that support immediately.

Shopping locally is more than just dining out or buying locally produced foods. Those who want to embrace shopping locally can do so in a variety of ways.

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The healthcare industry is changing rapidly, and nurses, the largest group of healthcare profes-

sionals in the nation, are at the forefront of these changes. Despite the diffi cult economic condi-tions of recent years, nursing as a profession has thrived -- par-ticularly when compared to other professions. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that job growth for nurses will continue to be more rapid than the national average, making the profession among the best career choices available today. So what can nurses and those con-sidering entering the fi eld expect over the next decade?

The demand for nurses will continue. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there will be nearly 712,000 new nursing posi-tions by 2020, making this profes-sion the fastest growing occupa-tion. One of the factors fueling the growth is the aging population, and there will be great demand for nurses who are trained in geri-atrics and who are able to work in ambulatory (i.e., outpatient) settings.

More nurses will work in out-

patient settings, home healthcare, and nursing homes. The Bureau of Labor Statistics also projects that hospital nursing jobs will grow much more slowly than jobs in outpatient facilities and home health care. This is due both to the growth of the aging population and the increase in the number of medical procedures done on an outpatient basis or in homes.

Hospitals will increasingly require RNs to have four-year de-grees. Many hospitals have begun hiring only those nurses with BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) degrees or providing incentives for their employees with two-year associate degrees to return to school to earn their BSNs. Simi-larly, many nurses with BSNs are heading back to the classroom to become masters degree-level nurse practitioners.

Nurses are getting younger and older. During the last decade, a variety of efforts were made to make nursing more attractive to younger people. As a result, the number of younger nurses (ages 23 to 26) has grown signifi cantly. This is expected to help offset the mass retirement of nurses that is

expected to occur between now and 2020. At the same time, more people are entering the profession later in their careers as a result of the proliferation of two-year and accelerated nursing programs that were developed largely to attract people from other fi elds.

Nursing educators will be in demand as well. Nursing program faculty will be among the retir-ees who will leave the profession over the next decade and there is expected to be a shortage of nurse educators to take their places.

Technology will continue to alter how nurses operate and learn. Come 2014, all medical records will be electronic, so nurses will be saying a fi nal good-bye to their black pens and a big hello to keyboards and tablets. In hospi-tals, nurses will continue to rely on texting to relay messages or provide information to doctors. Technology, in the form of digital textbooks, mobile phone applica-tions that access drug information and simulated online clinics, will continue to alter how nursing students learn.

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23112March 1513700 block of Nashua TurnA possible known suspect entered a residence through a broken bay win-dow. Items were reported stolen.

23113March 1312200 Auger LaneA victim discovered two unknown suspects in a detached garage. The suspects fl ed to a parked vehicle up the street. Nothing was reported stolen at the time.

March 1510000 block of Robious RoadTwo known suspects were observed in a victims unlocked vehicle. Items were reported stolen.

23234March 135800 block of Willowbranch DriveA report of maltreatment of or cruelty to an animal was reported at a resi-dence.

5200 block of Collindale RoadThree unknown suspects were ob-served in the area of the incident, one fi ring a handgun into the air. No injuries reported.

March 145700 block of Hopkins RoadUnknown suspect/s smashed out the front glass door of a business and stole fi rearms and consumable goods.

March 153300 block of Meadowdale Blvd.An unknown suspect forced entry through the rear door and encountered a victim in the residence. The armed suspect stole items.

23235March 1211000 block of Olympic RoadUnknown suspect/s entered an unlocked vehicle which was parked outside of a residence and stole items.

March 131500 block of Koger Center Blvd.Unknown suspect/s stole both license plates from a vehicle in a parking lot.

March 1510800 block of Center view DriveUnknown suspect/s entered a vehicle with no signs of forced entry and stole items.

March 1610300 block of Iron Mill RoadA victim reported the rear fender stolen from a vehicle parked outside a condominium residence.

23236March 13100 block of S. Providence RoadUnknown suspect/s broke the hasps of 20 storage units. It is unknown if anything was stolen at the time.

23237March 138600 block of Chester Forest LaneUnknown suspect/s kicked in the front door of a residence. Nothing was reported stolen at the time.

2400 block of Marina DriveUnknown suspect/s broke out the passengers side window of a victims vehicle and stole items.

March 148100 block of Shell RoadUnknown suspect/s cut a lock to enter a business property. The suspect/s then stole a truck, trailer and a Cater-pillar skid steer, along with other items.

23831March 1416000 block of Gary AvenueA report animal maltreatment or cruelty to an animal was reported at a residence.

5100 block of Grand Oaks Forest CircleUnknown suspect/s entered an un-locked vehicle and stole consumable goods.

All data are based on the publicly available Chesterfi eld County Police Department daily arrest and crime releases and are reported according to Federal Incident Based Reporting rules.Culture changer?

BY JIM RIDOLPHISpecial Correspondent

Theres one unintended consequence of the persistent housing crisis that has received little or no attention as our nation struggles to emerge from the

fi ve-year mortgage crisis.Rental housing is on the increase in Amer-

ica. To some, that trend is only cyclical and represents no threat to an American tradition that been the staple of the American dream for decades: home ownership.

To others, its a disturbing trend that refl ects the true devastation of a downturned economy that forced many homeowners out of their residences. Many will never return to the dream of home ownership.

No question, renting is the best option for many, and the housing crunch exemplifi ed the fact that many homeowners shouldnt have been candidates in the fi rst place.

Even in tough economic times, the dream of home ownership has remained strong as an American virtue. When all else failed, the thought of a secure roof over your head has sometimes outweighed the hassles of home ownership.

Beginning in the early 1900s, government took an interest in home ownership, and installed programs that acted as incentives for citizens to purchase homes. Federally guaran-teed mortgages, tax deductions for mortgage payments are just a few examples of a pro home buying government philosophy.

As thousands of families became displaced during the recent real estate collapse, many of them have opted to forego the dream and fi nd making a rent payment is preferable to sweating out a mortgage payment each month.

And the security of home ownership isnt what it used to be as foreclosures fl ourished and many found themselves out of a home for the fi rst time in their lives.

Many of the failed mortgages coupled inad-equate earners with high payments, with little room for mistakes. Disaster was only one event away for most, and when jobs were lost or loved ones got sick, it didnt take long for them to lose their homes.

According to national statistics, many of those displaced homeowners have turned to the rental market to begin their recovery.

And many of those have relinquished the dream of ownership, largely due to the bad taste from their fi rst experience.

The security of someone else paying mainte-nance and fi xing it if it breaks is appealing, and, for some, the perfect living arrangement.

For me, its a troubling situation when housing becomes less than priority one for a generation that is strapped with a struggling job market, immense amounts of student loan and an uncertain economic playing fi eld. The com-mitment of home ownership is just a bridge too far for a majority of them.

And many others have realized that the security of home ownership isnt always what its cracked up to be. Experts recommend re-investing 2 percent of your homes purchase price back in maintenance annually. For some, the 2 percent just doesnt exist in their personal budgets.

The unintended consequence of increased rentals is a more mobile population that increasingly sees home ownership as a burden, not a blessing. It also means a market that is showing signs of recovery will climb back slowly with fewer buyers.

Housing starts are up in Chesterfi eld, and the rental factor is less important in a county that offers a diverse resource of housing that has always included a fair amount of rental units.

For other localities with less diverse of-ferings, the recovery might be slower than anticipated.

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BY KOREY HUGHESSpecial Correspondent

What factors should prospective parents consider before they decide to adopt an infant or a toddler?

That question and many others about the subject will be discussed during the Learn About Adoption seminar, which will be held 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 30 at Bon Air Library, which is at 9103 Rattlesnake Road in North Chesterfi eld.

The event will be presented by Adoptions from the Heart, a Wynnewood, Pa.-based non-sectarian nonprofi t organization whose Virginia offi ce is based in Chesapeake. Adoptions from the Heart also operates in other states, including Connecticut, Delaware, New Jersey and New York. Penny Barg, the Virginia supervisor, said that her offi ce mainly hosts informa-tion sessions in the Central Virginia and Hampton Roads regions.

Its just to teach people about adoption and how the process works, Barg said. We talk specifi cally about our program, and we will walk people through the process.

Primarily, Adoptions from the Heart helps to place babies with families, although Barg said it has helped place toddlers with parents in rare cases. In many cases, the fi rm works closely with hospitals to facilitate placement immedi-ately after babies are born.

Well, we work with birth parents that come to us dur-ing their pregnancies, or we may get a call after someone has had the baby in the hos-pital, Barg said. Our families come to bond with them right away, and then, the babies go straight to the adoptive

parents.We dont use foster care,

Barg added. Years ago, they would put their babies in foster care fi rst, but we work with women and men who want to place their births im-mediately after they are born.

Barg said, however, that her organization does not help place older children or teenagers, so those age groups wont be discussed at the seminar.

Any single adult or a couple considering adoption should attend an educational meeting like the one that will happen on Saturday to gather as much information as pos-sible before taking such a big step, Barg advised.

They also should start educating themselves by

reading and talking to people who have adopted, Barg said. We also have an education class for our families after they have adopted, so they know that it is a lifelong process.

When asked if it is more diffi cult for single adults to adopt than it is for married couples, Barg said that isnt necessarily always the case. We have different situations where the parent is a good candidate, and women will sometimes choose a single parent, Barg said.

In addition, Barg said that some forms of fi nancial assistance are available for adopting families that include employer incentives and tax credits. We dont offer the fi nancial assistance, but we can point them in the right direction to get the informa-tion about that kind of help, Barg said.

Admission to the seminar is free. For more information about Adoptions from the Heart, visit www.afth.org.

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Do you have an opinion on whether bow hunting for deer should be al-lowed in some Chesterfi eld County parks?

The Chesterfi eld County Parks and Recreation Advisory Commissions special committee on hunting will hold an open meeting at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 2 to hear comments from the public on whether bow hunting for deer should be allowed on selected county parks that meet cost, safety and operational requirements as deter-mined by the county and the Depart-ment of Game and Inland Fisheries.

The meeting will be held at Eanes-Pit-tman Public Safety Training Center (classrooms C and D), located at 6610 Public Safety Way.

The committee has researched possible park locations and initial operational requirements should the county decide to allow hunting in se-lected parks. An initial pilot program is recommended at Dutch Gap Conserva-tion Area in the area bounded by the James River, Coxendale Road, Henricus Park Road and Henricus Histori-cal Park. Swift Creek and Brown and Williamson, two other undeveloped conservation locations, also are under

consideration. Questions and comments should

be addressed to Stuart Connock Jr., PRAC Hunting Committee liaison, connocks@chesterfi eld.gov, or 804-751-4484.

Input sought on deer hunting

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Did you know that most veterinary hospitals cant treat wild animals?

Thats where the Richmond Wildlife Center, metro Richmonds fi rst and only professional wildlife medical center, comes in. The new facility, which opens April 1, is located on the second fl oor of Win-terfi eld Veterinary Hospital at 3746 Winterfi eld Road in Midlothian. The approximately 900-square-foot facility was donated by the building owner and Winterfi eld Veterinary Hospital has agreed to sponsor the wildlife center by allowing, free of charge, the use of specialized veterinary equip-ment such as digital radiography, ultrasound, laser therapy equipment, laboratory equipment, access to a sterile surgical suite and other key veterinary technology components.

The space was bare and the insu-lation was exposed, Melissa Stanley, the facilitys Executive Director, said. We had to design and construct the space we were donated.

Construction costs and labor were completely covered by donations from local companies, Stanley said. Those included Balzer and Associates, Gits Framing and Masonry, Accent Electric, Stemmle Plumbing Repair,

VAMAC, W.G. Speeks, Costen Floors, Lewis Brothers Industrial Flooring, American Door & Glass, Fergu-son, TriState Capital Lighting, Rick Stanleys Auto Body, and many others.

Located 0.6 miles from the medi-cal facility is the Richmond Wildlife Centers rehabilitation facility, which has outdoor caging for the wild

patients to acclimate to the outdoor elements in and receive the necessary physical therapy and exercise required in preparation for release back into the wild. The land lease was gener-ously donated by the property owner. However, the Richmond Wildlife Center is diligently working to acquire the necessary funding to purchase the property, Stanley said, to prevent a buyer from displacing the rehabilita-

tion area. Buildings on the property could be turned into an education facility open to the public, Stanley added.

Caging is being built by local Eagle Scouts and other volunteers based on the centers blueprints, which have been approved by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service and Pow-hatan County.

The Richmond Wildlife Center currently has six veterinary profes-sionals scheduled to volunteer their time, but no paid staff. Other volun-teers, including biology and wildlife science students, those interested in wildlife rehabilitation and wildlife enthusiasts help keep the facility running smoothly and caring for the patients daily needs.

Stanley said the center expects to serve up to 2,000 patients in its fi rst year of operation. More volunteers are needed for a wide variety of tasks.

The facility will be open for public intake 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and on call 24 hours a day for emergencies. Find the Richmond Wildlife Center online at richmondwildlifecenter.org. For more information, for help, to volunteer or to offer a donation, call 804-378-2000. For after-hours emergencies, call 804-614-4325.

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Spectators will be able to see a spectacu-lar array of classic automobiles up close during the Virginia Classic Cruisers 2013 Open Car Show.

Set for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 30, the event will be held at Southside Nazarene Church, which is located at 6851 Courthouse Road in Chesterfi eld. Can registration starts at 8 a.m.

All proceeds will benefi t the Richmond Area Top III, a charitable organization also known as RAT III, which helps wounded veterans at the Hunter Holmes McGuire V.A. Medical Center in Richmond.

The Virginia Classic Cruisers Car Club is a group of local residents who share affection for the me-chanical masterpieces. Anita Palmore, the member who or-ganized this years event, said the group has members who are veterans. Thats why the cause is so important to them.

We have great people in our club that work hard during our car shows, Palmore said. And we enjoy doing things to help people.

The group has also sponsored parties for veterans and donated to the Lonesome Dove Equestrian Center, which provides horseback therapy for veterans, Palmore added.

During past shows, the Virginia Classic Cruisers group has considered a car to be an antique vehicle if it is more than 25 years old. A vehicle doesnt have to be a classic model, however, if attendees want to exhibit it during Saturdays show.

Thats because, Palmore said, a prize will be given to the modern automobile that best qualifi es as a future classic. In addition, an assortment of other awards will be handed out

for best engine, best interior, best paint and best of show.

Palmore also said her club will provide a prize for the best hard luck car that is, the best clunker will win that award as long as the automobile in question can make it to the show under its own power.

We dont know who will have the hard luck until the day of the show, Palmore said. But once my husbands rocker arm broke, and another one lost a lug nut.

Another prize will be given to the partici-pant who traveled the longest distance to attend the show. To qualify for consideration, the contestant must travel a minimum of 60 miles from their home to the church.

Automotive-themed vendors will also be on hand during the event. Palmore mentioned that local dealerships such as Heritage Chevrolet and Richmond Ford have already agreed to participate, while the Virginia Classic Cruisers will also sell its

own cookbook that contains recipes created by its members during the show.

A 50-50 raffl e will also happen during the event, but attendees need to be present to win. At the same time, Southside Nazarene Church will host an Easter egg hunt for children on its lawn, but Palmore said parents need to register their youngsters for participation in that activ-ity.

Tunes from days past including doo-wop will play in the background during the show.

On the day of the show, the entry fee is $25 per car for participants. Admission is free for spectators.

For more information about the Virginia Classic Cruisers Car Club, visit www.vaclas-siccruisers.com.

Car show benefi ts vets

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The Chesterfi eld Historical Society of Virginia and the Chesterfi eld County

Department of Parks and Recreation will offer two Boy Scout merit badge Workshops during Spring Break in April .

An American heritage merit badge workshop will be held 10 a.m. to noon on Tues-day, April 2. This is geared for boys ages 11 through 17 look-ing to fulfi ll their history and cultural heritage merit badge requirements. Cost is $10,

which does not include the badge. The program meets at Chesterfi eld Museum, which is located at 6813 Mimms Loop.

An archaeology merit badge workshop will be held on 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mon-day, April 1 and Thursday, April 4 at Magnolia Grange, which is located at 10020 Iron Bridge Road. These day-long workshops are for boys ages 11 through 17 and will cover the archaeological process, site surveys and site excava-tions. Cost is $10, which does

not include the badge. Scouts should bring lunch for this workshop. The workshops are offered by a merit badge counselor certi-fi ed with the Heart of Virginia Council. Reservations are required and space is limited.

For details, call Bryan Tru-zzie at 804-751-4946 or email truzzieb@chesterfi eld.gov

Reservations can be made by visiting the Chesterfi eld Historical Societys website at www.chesterfi eldhistory.com. Payment can be made via Paypal.

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Its tradition for many families to get in the Easter mood by meet-ing the man-sized

magical Easter Bunny for a hug and a photo.

During the Easter Bunnys annual visit to Chesterfi eld Towne Center, located at 11500 Midlothian Turnpike, hes camped out in a garden full of live fl owers, ponds with dry ice, live goldfi sh and even real hopping bunny rabbits.

The display was set up by Ashland Berry Farm, which also partnered with the mall last year on an Easter project. Entitled The Easter Bunnys Enchanted Garden, the set took several weeks of plan-ning to create.

It took two trucks full materials to build the garden, including more than 1,000 pounds of stone, Easter egg and marshmallow trees, countless bedding fl owers, two ponds with ten ornate goldfi sh and seven real bun-nies in a free-range environ-ment. Workers spent three late nights putting it together after mall hours.

The set is on display through Friday, March 30.

Live bunnies at Towne Center

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THURSDAY, MARCH 28Chesterfi eld Council on Aging meets 9 to 10:30 a.m. at the Collegiate School Aquatics Center, located at 5050 Ridge-dale Parkway, North Chester-fi eld. Attendees will tour the center and learn how it can benefi t Greater Richmond residents. A business meeting will be conducted after the tour. The non-profi t Greater Richmond Aquatics Partner-ships mission is to elevate aquatics in the region and to promote health and wellness, sports tourism, competitive swimming and water safety. For reservations or more infor-mation, call 804-768-7878.

FRIDAY, MARCH 29A Walk with Jesus will be from 3 to 7 p.m. at Mt. Pisgah United Methodist Church, 1100 Mt. Pisgah Drive in Midlothian. Children aged 3 through 6th grade and their parents are invited to experi-ence A Walk with Jesus together as they journey in the footsteps of Jesus through his ministry and the events of Holy Week. Age-appropriate activi-ties include music, movement, reading and simple crafts at learning stations in the Christian Family Life Center (upstairs). This event is free and open to the public.

SATURDAY, MARCH 30A Walk with Jesus will be offered 9:30 a.m. until noon at Mt. Pisgah United Method-

ist Church, 1100 Mt. Pisgah Drive in Midlothian (See event details above).Sorana Blackfoot of Chester will hold a fundraising event from noon to 2 p.m. at the Capital Ale House, located at 623 East Main Street in Rich-mond. The event is a bachelor auction and raffl e for various prizes including gift cards to local restaurants and stores. All proceeds will go toward Blackfoots fundraising efforts for the upcoming Avon Walk for Breast Cancer.

MONDAY, APRIL 1JobSeekers meets at 10 a.m. each Monday to provide those unemployed or underem-ployed with resources for landing a job and emotional and spiritual support while theyre looking. The meeting is held in Pinder Hall at Epis-copal Church of Redeemer in Midlothian, located at the corner of Winterfi eld and Salisbury roads. Get help with resumes; assessing skills and strengths; preparing for interviews, correspondence, and networking tips. All help is provided free of charge. 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.

Chesterfi eld Toastmasters Club will hold an open house from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on the sec-ond fl oor of Haley Toyota deal-

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ership, located at 3600 Lonas Parkway, Midlothian. There will be a guest speaker and refreshments will be served at the event, which is free for visitors. For more information, visit http://5790.toastmaster-sclubs.org or contact Nancy Davis, president, at 804-310-2445 or e-mail ndavis1958@yahoo.com

Civil War on the James River day camp begins at Henricus Historical Park, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 1 through 5. Camp-ers will enjoy history, nature, arts and crafts; spend the day on the James River; or dig for artifacts and learn about archeology. Registration is re-quired one week prior to each camp by contacting Victoria Sweeney at 804-318-8797 or sweeneyv@chesterfi eld.gov. The session, which is for students aged 8 through 12, will teach about the daily life of the common soldier during the Civil War and the inventions and engineering feats that the war brought to the James River area. Tuition is $180, or $160 for Henricus Foundation Patrons.

TUESDAY APRIL 2Midlothian Garden Club meets at 10:30 a.m. at Bethel Baptist Church, located at 1100 Hu-guenot Springs Road. Bonnie Pega, bulb buyer for The Great Big Greenhouse, will offer a presentation titled Bulbs by Bonnie. She will show a variety of bulbs for adding

color and interest in gardens and containers. Refreshments will be served at noon and all visitors are welcome to attend and get some new ideas for spring gardening. Call Sandy at 804-379-4515 or Dolores at 804-794-3002 for more details. Learn more about the club at www.midlothiangar-denclub.org.FACES (Family Advocacy Cre-ating Education and Services) meets the fi rst and third Tues-days of each month at 11601 Lucks Lane in Midlothian. For more information, call 804-378-0035 or visit www.FACESVA.org.

Caregiver Connection, a support group addressing the needs of those who are caring for an adult with physical or cognitive deterioration, meets 4 to 5:15 p.m. in the Friendship Room at Lucy Corr Village As-sisted Living, located at 6800 Lucy Corr Blvd in Chesterfi eld. Speakers from Odyssey Hos-pice will discuss the stages of patient care and when to make transitions based on health and fi nancial considerations. Refreshments will be served. The group meets on the fi rst Tuesday of each month and is offered by the Chesterfi eld County Senior Advocates Offi ce in conjunction with Lucy Corr Village. For information, call 804-768-7878.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3Bon Air Artists Association meets at 6 p.m. at Congrega-tion Or Ami, located at 9400 Huguenot Rd. in Richmond. Larry Robinson will introduce Virginia Commonwealth University students who were recipients of Bon Air Art-ists Association scholarship awards. Students will share their art and creative process. The public is welcome.

THURSDAY, APRIL 4Grandparent Connection, a meeting for those who are raising grandchildren or rela-tives children, will be held 4:15 to 6 p.m. at the at the Ches-

terfi eld County Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court building, located at 7000 Lucy Corr Blvd, for Game Night. Bring a snack and your favorite game to share. Free child care is available, and light refreshments will be served. This monthly support group, offered by the Chesterfi eld County Senior Advocate, meets the fi rst Thursday of each month. For more infor-mation, call 804-768-7878 or email Leidheiserd@chester-fi eld.gov.

Wildfl owers Across America will be presented by noted photographer Hal Horwitz at the Pocahontas Chapter of the Virginia Native Plant Society meeting at 7 p.m. in the Education and Library Complex of the Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, which is located at 1800 Lakeside Avenue in Richmond. The program is free and open to the public. A short business meeting will follow the presen-tation. The local chapter of the Plant Society welcomes new members. Learn more online at pocahontaschapter-vnps.org and vnps.org.

FRIDAY, APRIL 5Lucy Corr Foundations fourth annual Rock n Roll Benefi t dance starts at 6:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Koger Center, 1021 Koger Center Blvd in Midlothian. Featuring The King of Swings, the event includes dinner, a cash bar and a silent auction. Tickets are $50. Proceeds from the event will benefi t the Lucy Corr Village Dental Clinic and programs. Sponsored by CW Wright Construction Company, Virginia Waste Services and Southside Orthodontics. Cor-porate sponsorships are still available at all levels. For more information about sponsorship opportunities contact Debra Marlow at 804-706-5706 or dmarlow@lucycorrvillage.com. Tickets for the event can be purchased at www.lucycorr.

CONTRIBUTED REPORT Bethia United Methodist Church will

offer several special Easter week services.Those include:A Holy Thursday service of Holy

Communion at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 28, held in the Social Hall;A Holy Friday service at 7 p.m. on

Friday, March 29;A Holy Saturday service at 5 p.m. on

Saturday, March 30;

An Easter Sunrise Service at 6:30 a.m. on Sunday, March 31, held in the outdoor worship area or front porch, weather permitting;Easter Celebrations at 8:30, 9:45 and

11 a.m. on Sunday, March 31.Bethia United Methodist Church is

located at 10700 Winterpock Road in Chesterfi eld. For information, call 804-739-3459 or visit bethiaumc.org.

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Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc., the largest independent residential real estate

company in the United States, has announced its top local producing, closing and listing team and agents for January.

The Eileen Fos-ter Team at the Village of Midlothian offi ce, located at 1100 Jefferson Green Circle in Midlothian, was named top producing, closing and listing team. The team consists of Eileen Foster, Ali Lambo Newkirk and Larry

Foster.We are proud to an-

nounce The Eileen Foster Team as Januarys top produc-ing, closing and listing team, said Gary Scott, president of Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. Eileen and her team are just one of many examples of Long & Fosters highly-trained professionals who go to great lengths to best serve clients seeking the total hom-eownership experience.

A real estate professional for 28 years, Foster is an ac-tive member of the Rich-mond and Virginia associa-tions of Realtors. A consistent

high achiever, she is also a member of Long & Fosters coveted Founders Club and holds the prestigious professional designations of Certifi ed Residential Special-ist (CRS), and Graduate, Realtors Institute (GRI).

Debbie McGee, an associate broker at the Village of Midlothian offi ce, was named top lister.

A real estate professional, for 29 years, McGee is an active member of the Rich-mond and Virginia associa-tions of Realtors. She holds the professional designations

of Accredited Buyers Repre-sentative (ABR), Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SFR) and Short Sales & Foreclosure Resource (SSFR). Through-out her career, McGee has frequently been named as a top producing agent.

Laura Taylor of the Village of Midlothian offi ce, was named top producer.

A real estate profes-sional for six years, Taylor is an active member of the Richmond Association of Realtors, and has been a consistent high achiever and frequent top producing sales

associate throughout her career. Heather Egan of

the Harbour Pointe offi ce, located at 5000 W. Village Green Drive in Midlothian, was named top producer and top lister.

A real estate professional for nine years, Egan, is an ac-tive member of the Richmond Association of Realtors.

Egan has consistently proven to be a high achiever since she entered real estate, and has frequently been cited as a top real estate producer. Egan is a member of Long & Fosters coveted Presidents

Club for producing more than four million dollars in settled sales volume in 2012.

Karen Hicks of the

Village of Midlothian offi ce was named top lister.

A real estate professional for 33 years, Hicks is an ac-tive member of the Rich-mond and Virginia associa-tions of Realtors. A consistent top producer and lister, she also holds the professional designation of Graduate, Realtors Institute (GRI).

For more information, visit www.LongandFoster.com.

Long & Foster honors top agents, fi rmsDebbie McGee Heather Egan Karen Hicks Laura Taylor Eileen Foster Team: Ali Lambo Newkirk, Larry and Eileen Foster

CONTRIBUTED REPORT

Chesterfi eld Countys Fleet Management Division has earned the Virginia Envi-

ronmental Excellence Program award from the Department of Environmental Quality with support from the Environ-mental Protection Agency. The award is given to those organizations that demon-strate a commitment to envi-ronmental stewardship. Fleet Management has now reached the E4 level, the highest level of Extraordinary Environmental Enterprise that can be earned,

for demonstrating a mature Environmental Management System, having aggressive envi-ronmental performance goals, a process of engaging the local community and continued progress toward performance goals. Chesterfi eld County Fleet Management is the only fl eet facility in Virginia to hold the E4 status.

Fleet Management also earned recognition for ad-dressing the environmental impacts of their products, services and activities. The ISO 14001:2004 certifi cation was given to Fleet Management

by a third-party certifi ca-tion agency that monitored Fleets operational control of universal and hazardous waste storage and the disposal of batteries, mercury, aerosol cans, paint, oily rags, used oil fi lters and the containment of oily water.

Employees were honored for their achievement at a Feb. 15 ceremony for both ac-colades, and also for individual accomplishments.

For more information on fl eet managements, contact the Fleet Management Division at 804-748-1046.

A recent ceremony honored Chesterfi eld Countys Fleet Management division, which has reached the highest level of environmental recognition that can be earned. Shown left to right are Sharon Baxter of the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality; Jeffery Jeter, Chesterfi eld County Fleet Manager; Rick Weeks of DEQ; and Michele Ervin, Environmental Health and Safety Offi cer.

Chesterfi eld County wins high environmental honor

beyond safety fundamentals by using innovative ways to eliminate or protect against hazards. The winning team consistently demonstrates excellence in industrial safety performance that shines throughout the competition.

Team #1541 is sponsored by Northrop Grumman Cor-poration and DuPont.

The team is comprised of students from Midlothian, James River, Manchester, Cosby and Clover Hill High Schools.

This years game, named Ultimate Ascent, is played between two Alliances of three teams each. Each Alli-ance competes by trying to score as many fl ying discs into their goals as possible during the two-minute, 15-second match. Discs scored in higher goals score Alli-ances more points. Matches end with robots attempting to climb up pyramids located near the middle of the fi eld.

The FIRST Robotics Com-

petition is an annual contest that helps students discover the excitement of science, engineering, and technology and the rewards a career in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) can bring.

In 1992, the FIRST Robot-ics Competition began with 28 teams and a single 14-by-14-foot playing fi eld in a New Hampshire high school gym.

This season, a projected 50,960 students on 2,548 teams in 16 countries will participate in the competi-tion, helped by more than 15,264 mentors and adult team supporters and more than 3,000 sponsors.

In Virginia, more than 6,500 students participate on 786 teams, helped by 4,355 mentors and volunteers.

For more information about VirginiaFIRST, the state affi liate of the interna-tional nonprofi t that mentors young people about science and technology, visit www.virginiafi rst.org

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The event will kick off with events from Pastor Michael Jones at 10 a.m. The special needs hunt and a hunt for 2- to 4-year-olds will begin in separate areas at 10:35 a.m., followed by a hunt aimed at 5- to 8-year-olds at 11:15 a.m. and a hunt for 9- to 12-year-olds at noon.

Kids wont just fi nd candy

in their eggs. Last year, more than 170 donated bikes were given away to children who found a golden egg with a picture of a bike. This year, even more bikes are expected to be given away. Children participating in the special needs hunt receive gift cards. In addition, there are games and activities set up for each age group.

All prizes are donated by members of the church.

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Midlothian hangs on for 8-7 lacrosse victory over AtleeBY BEN ORCUTTContributing writer

The Midlothian High School varsity la-crosse team was on a mission on March 21 when the Trojans hosted rival Atlee High School at the River City Sport-

splex in Chesterfi eld.The Raiders defeated the Trojans twice last

year once during the regular season and again in the state championship of boys high school club lacrosse.

But the fi rst meeting between the two this year was a different story. Midlothian jumped out to a 5-1 lead at the end of the fi rst quarter last Thurs-

day and led at halftime by a 6-2 margin. The Trojans extended the lead to 7-2 at the

start of the third period, but the Raiders came roaring back, scoring four consecutive goals to draw within 7-6 with less than 4 minutes remain-ing in the quarter.

An Atlee penalty with 45 seconds left in the third proved costly when Midlothians Jonathan Holland took advantage of the man-up advan-tage and scored a goal at the 30-second mark to put the Trojans up 8-6.

Atlee scored a goal with just under 6 minutes to

PHOTOS BY BEN ORCUTTAction was heated Thursday, March 21, during Atlee and Midlothian high schools' boys' varsity club lacrosse game at the River City Sportsplex.

Above: Midlothian High School attackman Daniel Serafi n, left, gets instruction from head coach Greg Barnard. Left: Members of the Atlee Raiders' boys' varsity lacrosse team, shown in the black jerseys, shake hands with the Midlothian High Trojans.

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BY JODI DEALRegional reporter

During his junior year of high school, Ivan Schwartz made

two big goals in the fi nal minutes of a championship hockey game an achieve-ment he cant remember.

That night, Schwartz also got his face slammed into the glass by a blow to the back of his head. As he woozily looked at his coach, he heard words that have been said on many a rink and fi eld: Son, you just got your bell rung. Now get back out there.

Although he likely suffered a concussion, Schwartz was okay. He went on to become admin-istrative director of sports medicine for Bon Secours Virginia Health System. But the outcome could have been much more serious. Thats why he and his staff are on a mission to spread the word: Concussions can be deadly, and arent to be

taken lightly.About 200 coaches, par-

ents and athletes gathered at the new St. Francis Watkins Centre physical therapy clinic on Monday, March 19, to bust myths about brain injuries and try to change attitudes on the fi eld, on the sidelines and in the stands about what to do when an athlete takes a blow to the head.

Contact to Honey Bear

Willie Lanier had quite a career in the National Football League: 11 seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs, including a Super Bowl win, eight Pro Bowls and NFLs Man of the Year title in 1972.

Lanier, now in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, is an outspoken advocate for football safety.

When he was drafted in 1967, Lanier became the fi rst African American middle linebacker in NFL history. That left him feeling a lot of pressure to achieve, and he went at the game with all his might. Rough and tumble tactics like launching himself headlong into the opposi-tion quickly earned him the nickname Contact.

Just fi ve games into his fi rst season, Lanier slammed his head into the knee of a San Diego Chargers fullback. His ears rang. The fi eld was wobbly. But Lanier kept playing.

I was never down, never out, never missed a play, Lanier told the crowd at the concussion conference.

After another week of practice, the team had a home game against Houston. Lanier collapsed on the side-lines and awoke two hours later staring into a big light in the emergency room, think-ing about the severity of what

PHOTO BY JODI DEAL/THE LOCALFormer NFL player Willie Lanier said his shift away from hard-hitting football didnt hurt his record, but helped his health.

Medical professionals urge concussion vigilance, caution

When in doubt sit them out

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CONTRIBUTED REPORT

The second annual MARTINS Tour of Rich-mond cycling event will be held on Saturday, Oct. 5.

This Gran Fondo will feature a full 102-mile loop around Richmond as well as a 59-mile option and a 29-mile option.

New in 2013, riders will take a lap around the track at Richmond International Raceway before crossing the fi nish line.

MARTINS is proud to continue its support of this new and exciting community event, Jim Scanlon, regional vice president of MARTINS, said. Through the sponsorship, were able to reinforce the importance of both healthy living and community engagement, two areas of focus for MARTINS Food Markets.

The full 102-mile course starts and fi nishes at the Richmond International Raceway complex, which is the site of the post-ride party for all three distances.

The 59-mile course will start at the J. Sargeant Reyn-olds Goochland Campus, and the 29-mile course will start at Patrick Henry High School in Hanover.

The post-ride celebration will feature live entertain-ment, beer, and a barbeque meal for all participants.

The 102-mile course passes through eight jurisdic-tions in and around Richmond including: City of Richmond, Chesterfi eld, Powhatan, Goochland, Louisa, Hanover, Ashland and Henrico.

All riders must fi nish before 6 p.m. Any riders still on the course after 6 p.m. will be

asked to rid