If your kids are not already a Tim Green fan, the author and NFL alumnus, they may have become one if she or he was lucky enough to see his presentation at Elizabeth Davis Middle School last Wednesday. Green spoke to Davis’ sixth grade classes and seventh grade English class students about his brand-new book, “Kid Owner.” He also discussed his involvement in the NFL’s Play60/Read20 initiative, which he kicked off with the NY Giants in September and followed up recently with the Chicago Bears and Dallas Cowboys. The initiative focuses on the combination of physical fitness and reading as…
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In outer space, explosions give birth to stars. L.C. Bird’s reemergence into the volleyball scene started in 2013 with the first-ever Conference 12 championship. Lache Harper was just a role player. This year, using her Skyhawk-like wingspan at 6-1, she exploded on the scene as a senior, leading the Skyhawks to their second conference championship in three years, advancing to the region semi-finals, a school best. “It was very important for us as a team to win the conference championship,” Harper said. “It was our goal going into the season.” The Skyhawks lost a lot of college-level talent from last…
Can you dig it? Taylor McNeely can L.C. Bird team leader and spark plug Taylor McNeely reached a career milestone during their loss to Mills Godwin in the 5A South Region tournament- she tallied her 1,000th career dig and set a school record. A player not built on size (5-3), but hustle and heart, digs require both of those. McNeely is often seen on the floor going after loose balls, making friends with the hardwood. Conference 12 coach of the year Caroline Brown called McNeely competitive and confident saying that she’s a hustler with extreme heart. McNeely will attend Bridgewater…
6A South #3 Thomas Dale 26, #6 Woodbridge 0 Going into the playoffs with three straight losses isn’t how coach Kevin Tucker drew up the last third of the season. But a 26-0 shutout victory for Thomas Dale over Woodbridge in the first round of the 6A South playoffs just might have been. Thomas Dale got started early as quarterback Matt Lawton hit Brian Bullock for a 15 yard touchdown pass. A blocked extra point made it 6-0, Knights. Thomas Dale added a second touchdown in the first quarter as Gabe McCollin, who rotates at the position on certain packages…
Hello and welcome back to the wonderful world of the Dogpound where things are in a constant state of change. As I mentioned in the last article, I was forced to join the new gym at the hospital and I had my concerns. One of my concerns was the fear of overcrowding, but so far it has not been too bad. One reason for this, I am guessing, is that I can get to the gym before the 5 p.m. clock crowd arrives. However, there are still some concerns. I like to use the barbells…I think they give me more…
NOVEMBER 18 TECHNOLOGY CLASSES – Microsoft PowerPoint Class – 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Register online at library.chesterfield.gov AMERICA RED CROSS WEB OF HOPE KNIT/CROCHET CLASSES – 10 a.m. Chester Baptist Church, 4317 School St. Details: Linda Southward, 779-3453. CHESTERFIELD COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING – 3 p.m. – until 7:30 p.m. Public Hearing on Bikeways & Trail Plan at 6:30 p.m. Public Meeting Room, 10001 Ironbridge Rd. COLLECTION FOR CHRISTMAS MOTHER PROGRAM – Ongoing through Dec. 4. James River Industrial Park and James River Contracting collecting new toys for children and issues challenge to all area residents to participate.…
Beacon Theatre publishes new lineup including Yardbirds, George Clinton, Joe Diffie, Steve Bassett & Friends and Mallory Lewis & Lamb Chop among others. Schedule – Updated November 16, 2015 Box Office: 804-446-3457 401 N. Main St. Hopewell, VA 23860 http://thebeacontheatreva.com/schedule-2/ http://www.myticketstobuy.com/ The Yardbirds with special guest The Skip Castro Band THIS Thursday November 19, 2015 Doors: 6pm Performance: 7pm Tickets: $20-$45 Advance/$25-$50 Door http://www.theyardbirds.com/ George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic THIS Friday November 20, 2015 Doors: 6:30pm Performance: 7:30pm Tickets: $30-$75 Advance/$35-$80 Door http://georgeclinton.com/ Blackfoot with special guest Rickey Medlocke THIS Saturday November 21, 2015 Doors: 8pm Performance: 9pm Tickets: $25-$60…
The Virginia House of Delegates Republican Caucus unanimously elected its leadership team at an organizational meeting Sunday and nominated Delegate William J. Howell (R-Stafford) for an eighth term as Speaker. Majority Leader Kirk Cox (R-Colonial Heights), Majority Caucus Chairman Tim Hugo (R-Fairfax) and Majority Whip Jackson Miller (R-Manassas) were each also elected unanimously. “I am grateful to my colleagues in the Republican caucus for their nomination, and I hope to earn the support of the entire House of Delegates when it convenes for the 2016 session,” said Speaker Howell. “Serving as Speaker is one of the highest honors of my…
Sports Backers supports Bikeways and Trails Plan that will become part of Chesterfield’s Comprehensive Plan. According to Sports Backers, who have collected over 1,100 signatures in support of the Bike/Trails, a safe, accessible network of bikeways and trails that connects residents with places of work, schools, retail centers more is sorely needed. Over the last few months, Sports Backers has been engaging with residents from all over Chesterfield County, hearing their stories and why they want to see Chesterfield County become a more walkable, bikeable place to live. The stories we’ve heard reflect the diversity of the county – we’ve…
By Brittany Britto Capital News Service Flag day meant a special celebration for Jay Barringer as a child. His parents would humor him as he decorated his front lawn with flags for all of his neighbors in Bahama, North Carolina, to see. The tradition for Barringer lives on. But now, his collection includes several controversial flags. The 51-year-old, who has lived in Eldersburg, Maryland, for almost 30 years, rotates his growing collection of flags on two flag poles that hang from his front porch. Sometimes, he celebrates his neighbor from Taiwan with a Taiwanese flag, or the veteran who lives…