How to reduce the risk at the river & lake
Recent drowning deaths bring forth a review of the safety basics
By Betsy McElfresh STAFF WRITER
     Even those experienced around the water get in trouble. Greg Velzy sadly recalled the story of his friend, Midlothian's Karen Abse, an experienced kayak instructor who drowned kayaking the James River in January.
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Football combine May 4 at Meadowbrook SPARQed
By Richard Carrier SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR
     So, you want to play football, kid? Serious football, after high school? If so, then you'll be at Meadowbrook High School on May 4.
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What's wrong with Evergreen?
Nothing, says the experienced hands, that community action can't fix
By Richard Carrier SPORT CONTRIBUTOR
     Kevin Johnson and his friends that make up the athletic association around Evergreen Elementary School field four football teams, five baseball teams, four softball teams and the accompanying cheerleading squads. In total, almost 600 children participate in their programs each year.
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